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Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by lkycharmz

lkycharmz — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:32:05 +0000

Reviews section on any carriers web page. Honestly, I do not travel or book a hotel until I read the reviews on Tripadvisor.com. That site has never disappointed me and is usually right on with every review.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Frisco D

Frisco D — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:34:21 +0000

For flights I usually start with sidestep.com.
To gather more information on locations I usually go to trip advisor.
Besides that, I search the web on the location I am visiting and gather information on travel that way.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Bettina

Bettina — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:12:55 +0000

Pricing out the trips is cool, putting together different times and dates for offpeak travel and having the flexibility to price different scenarios withought having a card charged is important.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by spockezri

spockezri — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:02:22 +0000

Activities that tourists go to. Only so I can avoid those. Restaurants (if McDonald’s is listed I X-out immediately) are very helpful. I like to know what other people think of the restaurants, and helpful links.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by ConcernedCitizen

ConcernedCitizen — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:32:29 +0000

I like to start with airfares, since they’re usually the largest single expense. I like a site with flexible search options because I would rather pick my dates according to when the lowest fare is available than choose an exact date first.

Once I’ve settled on a destination, I like to look at activities. I like to see links to multiple providers so I can shop around and compare the various options.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:00:47 +0000

I always rely on personal anecdotes from travelers that have first hand advice on what to do, what not to do, and where the best places are. Many large websites have those personal rating systems by users, so I always check those out.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Ron N

Ron N — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:52:19 +0000

Expedia, and Priceline,,, find these two to work the best for Air travel and Hotel and Auto,,,, For cruises,,, There are a number of really good agencys who can get you the best
cruise values,,,, I book with these outfits at least twice a month and they have never done wrong.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Erin L

Erin L — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:37:30 +0000

I used Trip Advisor to plan my last trip - and found the forums there most helpful. Even if I had asked a question that had been asked 100 times before, someone was always willing to answer or point me in the right direction.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by PrincessJ

PrincessJ — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:12:01 +0000

Specials, and the calender which shows the cheapest days to fly……..dunno if that’s on the Delta site though.

(Look at Southwest Airlines for some tips)

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:24:17 +0000

It would be nice to click what airport you can fly out of (or nearest you) and then have a list of great vacation locations ideas and prices of air travel and hotel average prices…. they do this with major airports but not smaller ones, like Omaha or Des Moines… that feature would be great for us in the midwest that are looking for winter vacations last minute!

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Ô tô & V?n t?i

Ô tô & V?n t?i — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:52:17 +0000

The yellow pages.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by omar

omar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:12:14 +0000

i look at the prices to see if it is within my price range and I check if there are any hotel guides or hotel sponsors on the site to help me out so that I can book pretty much everything in one go and on one website without hassle and doubt, for instance if I know the Flight company is good I know that the hotel is probably gonna be good as well…after all the flight company isn’t exactly gonna be sponsored or advertise a bad hotel?

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by LadyBug :-)

LadyBug :-) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:43:19 +0000

My favorite section is user opinions or user reviews on hotels, restaurants, activities/excursions, etc.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by giulio p

giulio p — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:03:21 +0000

Area Hotels, Car Rentals. Wether….

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Suki

Suki — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:31:36 +0000

The flight and the total price.

We don’t care about fancy graphics, the blueprints for the airplane, useless promos, or company news.

We just want to book the best flight at the best price without having to click through 10+ pages.

Please include the taxes and fuel charges in the promos. You can still show the basic fare to attract attention, but maybe include the extras on the same page.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Rikounet

Rikounet — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:14:32 +0000

I would really like to see a fare calendar so I can pick the cheapest period to fly.

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by rg

rg — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:50:16 +0000

What would you call a woman who wants to be equal to a man?

An underachiever.

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by eric h

eric h — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:39:04 +0000

They’re the ones laughing at you.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by amariem247

amariem247 — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:57:39 +0000

Travel sites I like have flexible travel dates and nearby airports. It’s very important to me to have options for cheaper flights. I also like that I can sign up on sidestep to keep me on alert for any price changes on a certain trip.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by chrissy3924@sbcglobal.net

chrissy3924@sbcglobal.net — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:00:51 +0000

i honestly do not plan trips online it is a hassel for me because it is to timing consuming for me and it is aheadache.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Orangeaporange

Orangeaporange — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:43:02 +0000

When I travel, I want peace of mind about making sure my connections to and from the airport will run smoothly and like to explore my transportation options both price and convienience wise. It is nice to have access to detailed information in English about shuttle services, trains, etc even in places all over the world.

I also usually look for customer reveiws about destinations and hotels, restaraunts, shopping etc.. I am a budget traveler, so I like to try and find the most bang for my buck wherever I go and I don`t like to rely on only commercial advertisements which may not give the full story.

I also like to find out which destinations are unique to the area and which places are good for families (since I am now traveling with a small child). When planning a trip to Hong Kong for instance, I found out about an amuzement park/zoo/water park/aquarium/seaworld place called “Ocean Park” which turned out to be much less crowded and a better value than going to Hong Kong Disneyland and had a lot more culture as well! We only read about it in a few places but the place was fantastic and makes Hong Kong a wonderful family destination!

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Julia S

Julia S — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:14:33 +0000

travel guides

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by AmericanSwede

AmericanSwede — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:58:18 +0000

My husband and I travel both in U.S.A. and in Europe for pleasure - never for business. Which country or state we choose often depends on what there is to see or do there, with the cost of the flight itself being a only close second in priority. We live in Europe, and we’ve discovered that most American travel businesses seem to be unable to process requests for information (brochures and such) sent to Europe, so getting that information online is very important to us.

We seek travel goals with interesting history, rich musical culture (especially traditional folk music), and nature trails for hiking and biking. Therefore, adding local bike rental shops and the area’s best hiking trails to a site would be very attractive to us. An interactive map also helps us to choose where to travel. We like to make one city a kind of “home base”, so therefore suggested day trips from a certain location would be good.

A list of area hotels is helpful, but we’ve found that it’s cheaper as well as more fun and interesting to just look for a “mom and pop” local hotel when we arrive rather than reserve a room in one of the more expensive “cookie-cutter” chain hotels.

We couldn’t care less about shopping, restaurants, or nighclubs. We’re nature lovers, so where or what we eat is of little concern to us.

Thanks for asking!

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by celtish

celtish — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:26:13 +0000

Many of them bear the word “deluded” burned into their forehead, whilst others wear a “666″ tattoo.

Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by Kirsitn C

Kirsitn C — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:43:29 +0000

Ok listen get on one “pet flight”that is plane where they have special places on the plane for pets it is really easy!
hope that helps,
Kirstin

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by ADCHOP

ADCHOP — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:50:16 +0000

Online hotel booking with instant confirmation of rates and availability

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by lynossa

lynossa — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:46:26 +0000

For me, I like to know more about the destination cities or countries. the facilities, information about cool place and tourism area, etc. I also would like to know about the accomodation that travel agencies provide. About the flight, I would like to know the plane type, the services they give especially for a long journey, and all kind of important information such as baggage limit etc.

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by drjj1967

drjj1967 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:43:10 +0000

The Politically Incorrect Dictionary defines “Feminist” as “a being distinguished by unshaved armpits, hairy legs, foul breath, and a penchant for logging boots, yet which is not a lumberjack.”

That should help!

Comment on What is the best dog food to feed my baby male Yorkie? by Chi_Mom

Chi_Mom — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:22:42 +0000

I can’t imagine where you got the idea to give your Yorkie pup fruit loops for low blood sugar… It’s really important that you do your research on these small breed dogs as you can end up with some pretty huge vet bills playing things by ear. Low blood sugar is called hypoglycemia and you can avoid it by making sure that your puppy has several small meals per day. Other things that can cause low blood pressure are stress, cold, malnutrition and intestinal parasites. If you notice that your pup is lethargic or weak and appears ill, that may be due to low blood sugar and you want to have something on hand like Karo syrup that you can rub on the gums. Low blood sugar is serious and can kill your pup. Make sure to see a qualified vet to determine the cause of the condition if it ever happens. If the breeder already has the pup on Beniful, you should keep the dog on this product while you switch over to something else so as to avoid tummy upset and diarrhea. Diarrhea is a huge problem with small pups as they can dehydrate fast and you want to avoid that. There are plenty of good, premium, human grade dog foods out there. It’s good to avoid foods that have grains due to potential allergy problems. You might want to try a EVO made by Natura to keep your pup healthy. Most dogs love the taste as it’s very high protein with no grains at all.

Good luck with your pup and do your research and become an expert so that you can give it the best life possible and pass on your good knowledge!

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by grace hopper

grace hopper — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:54:46 +0000

When cruising for “chicks” feminists will be the ones ignoring you. That will be an identifying feature of feminists. Though, with you, it could be an identifying feature of all women that meet you.

Don’t forget, showering helps get the chicks.That means showering you, not your dog.

Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by Sid

Sid — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:41:58 +0000

contact the airline company about it

good luck…

Comment on What is the best dog food to feed my baby male Yorkie? by mrsc

mrsc — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:19:15 +0000

Beneful is NOT a good food, it is full of corn, which is an allergen in canines, as well as other useless fillers and additives and unidentifiable protein sources.
Look into a premium dog food with human grade ingredients and no grains. Some great examples are Canidae all life stages, Innova and Solid Gold. The price tag is a bit higher than a bag of store bought brands, but it is worth it. Because the ingredients in these foods are all high quality, usable ingredients, you feed them less (so the food lasts longer than the cheap food), they poop less (because the ingredients aren’t turned directly into waste), their coats are shinier, they are less prone to skin irritations and conditions and the overall health of your dog is increased.
Many store bought brands of dog food, aside from the ingredient information revealed by recent recalls, have tested positive for pentobarbitol, the ingredient used to euthanize animals. These companies purchase and render protein sources from euthanized stock, including dogs, cats, cattle, chickens, etc.

A great website to research dog foods is:

To avoid hypoglycemia in toy puppies, use a teaspoon of corn syrup or sugar water instead of fruit loops.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by ben b

ben b — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:05:55 +0000

Up to date pricing information is most important

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Mark L

Mark L — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:07:08 +0000

I often read questions like this asking the consumers opinion on different things, (like the company has genuine concern for the consumer) when in reality the consumers desire for a particular type of service is often offered the opposite of what they want.

Comment on Do you think cruising on a motorcycle is a colossal waste of time? by crazyoverhee

crazyoverhee — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:46 +0000

this must be a question coming from somebody who,perhaps, wants to get cruising himself.

riding a bike is fun exercising-you get to move your foot up and down,exercise your wrist,move your head from side to side and back to center,and that’s just a few..haha

and as for the education: what better way is there to learn about people from all walks of life, the country, and the great stop spots.

how about that!

Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by Liana H

Liana H — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:32:06 +0000

I don’t think you can once again delta.com

Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by sharrona

sharrona — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:27:45 +0000

WOW that is a good question? ? ? ? ? ?

good luck with finding an answer.

Comment on Do you think cruising on a motorcycle is a colossal waste of time? by eldoradodave

eldoradodave — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:11:20 +0000

PM, obviously you have overlooked how to get to the place to better your education or going to the gym as a motorcycle gets great gas mileage(economics 101) Parking is easy and able to get into places ya can’t park a car(industrial engineering time study fastest way to work smart and arrive at your classes quicker by parking closer to your campus allowing more time for discussion with the Professor / classmates about assignments Riding requires faster reaction times and when braking hard or just trail riding requires a certain amount of physical training for endurance where the “GYM” comes in.At 45+ mi to the gallon comes in as cost efficient .Now you give me some examples of “waste” and I will be able to help ya improve efficiency and cost reduction resulting in higher profits

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Honey

Honey — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:12:25 +0000

helpline number

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by The Fex Sairy

The Fex Sairy — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:56:19 +0000

“They are the slim, curvy, sexy (feminist) women.”

:PPPP

Comment on What is the best dog food to feed my baby male Yorkie? by diamond0801

diamond0801 — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:20:26 +0000

I feed my little one Royal Canin, they make it specifically for particular breeds. You can usually get it from the local feed store, I get mine from Petsmart cause its a little cheaper than the feed store. Wanna keep him healthy…….NO fruit loops!

Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by LabradorGuy

LabradorGuy — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:17:57 +0000

Give your fish to some one you know, like and trust.
buy another one when you get to where your going.
any other option is too complicated or expensive.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Patrick E

Patrick E — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:55:29 +0000

I want to know about the unique things that I would be able to see at my destination. Don’t tell me that there’s lots of great shopping and then I go and find out that it’s all of the same stores I’ve got back home. It is the same thing for dining. I want to know about unique dining experiences that I will remember once I am back home. It would be useful to have some sort of an events guide available. This way I could plan my trip and see what there will be to do during my stay (i.e. festivals, celebrations, local exhibits, concert series, etc). So that if I’m going to New York for example in January, then I will know what is going on in New York for the week that I will be there that I may not be able to experience if I’m there in May or August.

Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:43:28 +0000

Contact your airline, ask them for help to accomodate your fish.

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by nutcrackerjo

nutcrackerjo — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:24:56 +0000

You need to learn to lip read first…we’re the ones that says to our bf/husbands “look at that sad” … well I do anyway!
The symbol is usually the finger.

Comment on What is the best dog food to feed my baby male Yorkie? by Jo

Jo — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:00:37 +0000

A median priced food that was not on the recall lists with the melamine etc. is Nature’s Recipe which does not have corn, wheat, soy or artificial dyes. Also doesn’t have BHA or BHT and is readily available in large Pet Stores like PetSmart or PetCo. Most other brands sold there have been in multiple recalls for both dry and wet.
Beneful wasn’t recalled, but it has lots of junk in it, allergy causing product. Avoid foods that list wheat, corn or soy in their ingredients.
When you change food, do it gradually over a week and a half or so. Start feeding the old food (3/4) with 1/4 new food for a few days and if tolerated well, then give 1/2 old and 1/2 new- same progression then 3/4 new and 1/4 old then all new. You can add a few teaspoons of pumpkin pie filling to the food while changing over as it tends to settle a dogs stomach and prevent a reaction like diarrhea which happens sometimes when changing food.
Royal Canin makes food for the breed and another food called “Baby Dog” but it had been heavily involved in recalls. Unfortunately, many many brands were manufactured at the same plant where common ingredients used in different brands contaminated food.
I’d stay away from Natural Balance because they were also heavily involved in recalls and recently again had recalled canned foods, this time for botulism. See itchmo.com for details.
Fruit Loops aren’t good for people or for dogs, but a few won’t kill him. There are many good treats that are healthy, or at least designed for dogs, to use instead.
There is a doggie Ice Cream called “Frosty Paws” which many large grocery stores carry like Randall’s, Kroger’s, Super Target, etc. Call ahead to one in your area and ask if they have this in stock. It’s usually in the ice-cream section but is actually made for dogs. Comes in four cups to a box and dogs just LOVE this!
Also there are freeze dried liver treats you can get from Pet Stores, and Yogurt Drops for dogs that are made in Germany.
Avoid rawhides because dogs sometimes swallow big pieces they loosen and then get sick and some have formaldehyde in them and the white ones are sometimes soaked in bleach during their processing. BLECCH.
But Nylabones (inedible kind) and Kongs make fun toys to exercise teeth and gums on.

Comment on Do you think cruising on a motorcycle is a colossal waste of time? by Angela

Angela — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:02:54 +0000

Absolutely not, especially if your using your motorcycle to “cruise” to work or other activities, you’re getting at least 60 mpg and that is cheaper than taking the bus!

Comment on How much food and water do I need to supply my cat when I go away for 3 weeks? by claude

claude — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:00:15 +0000

You can leave a cat alone for a weekend, but leaving it alone for 3 weeks is too long as the food will go stale or bad if it’s left out that long, also the water won’t be nice left out for that long, and the cat tray will be too dirty for the cat to use it. The best thing is if you can get a friend or relative to go in every day and give the cat new food, water and take clumps out of the tray and clean the tray out as necessary. Also the cat will appreciate the company of seeing someone and having someone to play with it (even if the cat doesn’t show this!)

Comment on Are there benefits to using the same cruising company? by Marjery B

Marjery B — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:39:05 +0000

Carnival Corporation owns carnival, princess, holland america, cunard, costa, yachts of seabourn - as a past guest on ccl you now have Vacation Interchange Priv (VIP). Princess is my favorite in Alaska (invented AK cruises, good for young and old, premium line, good value, newer ships in the market, in AK have authority from AK govmt to sail into restricted glacier bay)- when pricing out the vacation let princess know you have sailed on the other.
CCL is a good enough line, but not a great value in AK.
If you sail with Royal Carib they are sister company with Celebrity - restriction there - you have to sail at least 5 times with one to have the benefits of the other.

Comment on What is the best dog food to feed my baby male Yorkie? by zzHoUnDzz

zzHoUnDzz — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:06:47 +0000

Beniful is not good.And either is anything with wheat glutton in it.That was a major recall that was killing dogs.And absolutely NO sugar foods,,that can cause diabetes in a dog & no salty food,,no chocolate,,no bones of any kind can splinter & cause internal fatal injuries & soup bones can wear down the teeth & cause dental problems,,no nitrate products such as baloney or hot dogs,,no onions,,no raisens,,no grapes,,no tomato sause,,no bread,,that turns into sugar.I recommend Pedigree dog food.Rice is ok (cooled only) with boneless boiled burger,,liver,,chicken or fish.Veggies such as peas or carrots cooked is a good home made diet with a doggie vitamin daily for puppies,,follow directions.Never give a dog people medication unless perscribed by a vet such as a buffered aspiran but according to pets weight only!No fried foods,,no spicy foods.Raw meat will give them parasites.I also now stay away from cannd dog food after the massive recall,,its really not good for the dog.If you ever want to e-mail me,,feel free to do
I also dont like Nutro,,I was using that until the recall,,as with Iam’s& science diet,,No good.

Comment on If church is against gambling why do they run bingo socials and casino trips? by julia22

julia22 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:53:00 +0000

its common among catholic church. these are approved activities for raising funds for church projects.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by Traveller

Traveller — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:17:32 +0000

I like sites that allow me to search dates by price. I can plan my trip around the least expensive flights. I used to do this a lot with Travelocity, but I’m in Asia now and can’t book through them for the flights I make most.

Comment on Why would a married man go to trips with another married woman? by stella maris

stella maris — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:46:04 +0000

If you have proof then that’s it you have the proof, so whatever he says you know is a lie, why bother trying to get lier to admit the truth? Just put him out of the picture and get on with your life.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by webmaster2webmaster

webmaster2webmaster — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:11:33 +0000

I like to see what the weather is going to be like or is currently at my final destination. Also what type of weather to expect when I get there so I know how to dress/pack.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by CARL H

CARL H — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:28:04 +0000

rental cars.

Comment on How could traveling the speed of light lead us to time travel? by GA

GA — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:47:02 +0000

No, because God created time and only He can control time (and also space). If a man can travel through time, he is te most powerful man, coz if he made a mistake he can go back and change his mistake easily. Well, you can only travel through time forward but you can’t skip a second, you still have to wait every second.
Time travel-impossible

Comment on What is the typical speed of a passanger jet when it is at cruising altitude? by corky

corky — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:17:50 +0000

Dunno - but a lot faster than my car!

Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by jody n

jody n — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:26:48 +0000

well i would call the airline mabe they will let you hold it in your seat if the longitude wouldnt kill it

Comment on What is the best dog food to feed my baby male Yorkie? by dogmom

dogmom — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:21:34 +0000

I am a firm believer of homemade diet for your dog. So many commercialized dog food has been recalled. I feel we should minimize risk by cooking for them. A good book about cookin for your puppy/dog. Dr Pitcairn’s book is good. My favourite dog health book.
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Comment on What are some food ides for a puppy who has very small teeth and has trouble chewing? by a1puppytrainer

a1puppytrainer — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:33:48 +0000

I have a very small puppy and I prepare all her meals.
She only eats small amounts of food several times a day.
About every 4th day she does eat more than she normally does on the other days of the week.

I too used to worry that she was not eating enough.

She really enjoys fresh food so I make her puppy cookies and usually vegetarian meals which she loves.

For protein I add eggs, peanuts, lentils, beans (not too much)
soy products, oats and a variety of vegetables.

I occasionally buy her a dental bone to chew on for her teeth.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by duifie

duifie — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:30:23 +0000

When i am searching around on travel sites i mostly only want to see the flight schedules and prices and i hate being int erupted by a pop p about something else. I like the site to be clear and easy, updated and the necessary information available.

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by Rollie H

Rollie H — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:45:21 +0000

Many wear sunglasses indoors.

Buzz cuts are a giveaway as well.

Comment on What is the typical speed of a passanger jet when it is at cruising altitude? by battle-ax

battle-ax — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:18:36 +0000

300 - 350 kts or about 540 mph….NYC to SFO 5hrs.

Comment on How much food and water do I need to supply my cat when I go away for 3 weeks? by Emmie

Emmie — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:07:40 +0000

3 weeks??? Dear, dear, no!! You can’t do this with a cat you’ve had for years - let alone a cat you’ve only just gotten, who isn’t used to his surroundings yet.

You should not leave a cat alone for longer than 2-3 nights really.

Either book him into a cattery (not my preferred option), or hire a pet sitter.

If you live in the UK, I can highly recommend Guardian Angels. They offer various services - either someone will visit your cat daily; live in your house and look after your cat; or have your cat live in their house whilst you are away.

Your cat could get into a lot of trouble in three weeks and if nobody is there to check on him, you could come home to a very poor sight.

Comment on What is the best dog food to feed my baby male Yorkie? by dontknow86

dontknow86 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:19:11 +0000

Yorkie puppies dont really like food, Keep him on the same thing she the breeder has him on NO fruit loops his sugar will be high then crash sending him into a low….I would get all the info from her before I leave, Make sure the pup eats alittle bit all thru the day. NOT just one time. Hand feed if you have too Untill he gets about 2 lbs. then The theat is mostly over Keep ALL shots and de-worming up to date. Good Luck and Enjoy your baby puppy !

Comment on What is the cheapest way to travel around Japan? by luddite

luddite — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:34:49 +0000

I did this a few years ago and had a wonderful time.
Travel: do not use domestic flights in Japan, they are really expensive. Buy a JR Rail Pass before you go, you will save a fortune on fares and you can use it on ferries and buses too. You can also use it on all but the fastest bullet train (shinkansen).
There are plenty of cheap hostels in Japan, you can book them online.
Food is cheap and nutritious, as long as you avoid the fancy hotels and restaurants. Just go where the Japanese go.
Don’t expect anyone to speak English, learn a bit of Japanese. Find out about customs and how to behave in social situations before you go.
Take cash. Japan is still a cash society.
Do NOT try to hitchhike. Do expect to be stared at. Exercise the same caution and safety measures as you would at home.
Have a great time.

Comment on Since food is becoming so expensive, will more Americans start vegetable gardening and canning their own food? by Elliott Ness

Elliott Ness — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:18:18 +0000

Only people who thought of it before food prices went up.

Listen, we are lazy Americans. In the grocery store parking lot yesterday, I saw 3 people sitting in their SUV’s with the engine running while someone was running in to pick up a few things. I wanted to knock on the window and ask them what gas prices would have to get to before they would make even a little effort to conserve fuel.

Comment on Is wearing a full face helmet on a cruising bike really, really lame? by Ghostmom

Ghostmom — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:24:23 +0000

AS the wife of a 23 year cycle rider I can tell you that his bod and Face that I love are here because he wore all equipment nec. to keep him alive. No matter how good a rider you are-and he is-I still cringe at the wheelies I know he can do-but doesn’t-its the other guy in the SUV that can kill you. Ask your question to the jeans and tennis I saw sticking out from a blanket the other day on a CA fwy (DOA)….stay with safe

Comment on If church is against gambling why do they run bingo socials and casino trips? by James

James — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:52:34 +0000

You forgot to mention that some “churches” sponsor fairs even within their church/school grounds that not only have areas for bingo games and other games of chance but they also have a room for “adults” who would like to unwind and drink, smoke cigarettes and do other vices.

Anyway, the “church” you are mentioning in this question is usually the Roman Catholic Church. And it does not represent all the other Christian Churches that DO NOT run bingo socials, casino trips and do not have drinking and smoking areas within their church sponsored events.

So you have to go ask your local bishop about that. Or question really why you believe what you think you believe.

Comment on If church is against gambling why do they run bingo socials and casino trips? by Sanmigsean

Sanmigsean — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:26:19 +0000

The church is all about money. Churches are money making organizations and the sooner the people realize this and abanon the church, the sooner we can move on to improve things.

Comment on Do you think cruising on a motorcycle is a colossal waste of time? by bill b

bill b — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:47:14 +0000

Yes it’s a terrible waste of time and with the great weather we’ve been having I’m wasting as much time as possible.
I think I’ll get up tomorrow and waste the whole day.

Comment on How do you train a counter cruising dog? by Alvin

Alvin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:28:02 +0000

yeah, i’ve the same problem as you do,
but since i get dog personal trainer,
i don’t have any problem again with that, :

Comment on Are there benefits to using the same cruising company? by Lex

Lex — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:23:29 +0000

Yes, NCL has benefits for repeat customers. The more you cruise with them, the better the benefits are. They have a great Alaskan cruise and their ships, employees, service, and food are all great. Benefits go something like on your second cruise, you get a free gift basket and a free dinner at one of the high end restaurants, your fifth cruise you get the gift basket and dinner and then you’re invited to an exclusive party and with your tenth cruise you get free transportation to and from the airport. Just things like that.

Comment on How could traveling the speed of light lead us to time travel? by Anilkumar T

Anilkumar T — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:38:49 +0000

we could achieve time travel

Comment on Do you think cruising on a motorcycle is a colossal waste of time? by lobod44

lobod44 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:01:12 +0000

Not at all, if you manage your time right you can do all three. The smarter you are the better choice of bike you’ll make. The more fit you are the better your guns will look as you cruse down the road. And lastly, there is no better NATURAL rush then cursing on your bike.

Comment on How much food and water do I need to supply my cat when I go away for 3 weeks? by daisy

daisy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:30:19 +0000

WHAT PLANET ARE YOU ON if your going away for that long you are going to have to put your cat into a cattery of get a neighbour or friend to go in and feed it.How would you like it if your owner left you with 21 day worth of food in a bowl and the same amount of water.INFACT IF THAT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO I PERSONALLY THINK THAT YOU SHOULD’NT HAVE A PET.i’m glad you don’t live near me or i don’t know where you live as i’d give you a piece of my mind and take the cat of you or report you to the r.s.p.c.a.

Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by natalie rose

natalie rose — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:22:22 +0000

Sorry darlin, your fish wont beable to go with you. because the fish will be in a liquid which came from a non sterile area, it wont be allowed. And if you want to go so far as to letting that fish go in your luggage also not a good idea. If the cargo area isnt heated it will freeze, so you will have a frozen fish at about 30,000 ft.
Sorry.

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by Maria

Maria — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:18:46 +0000

Yes. They may be the ones picking up the chicks and bringing them back to the hen house.

“Maria, I’m pretty sure some are heterosexual.”

Not sure what that has to do with the topic, but it’s good to know.

Comment on What are some food ides for a puppy who has very small teeth and has trouble chewing? by patriciajean43

patriciajean43 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:13:11 +0000

If she is small she may not need much food.Does she look like a healthy weight?Meaning does she have a slight layer of flesh over her ribs?If she does she is eating enough.If you feel ribs too easy then she needs to eat more.She should be able to eat hard food unless it is real big pieces.You may want to supplement with some good quality canned food or soften the food with water.Just do this for part of thew food since she needs hard food to keep teeth clean.

Comment on What is the typical speed of a passanger jet when it is at cruising altitude? by Pullay

Pullay — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:13:25 +0000

500-600 miles per hour

Comment on What is the best dog food to feed my baby male Yorkie? by lilysky14

lilysky14 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:19:14 +0000

Please do not buy Iams, as they test on animals in completely inhumane ways.

As far as snacks, try treats like DentaBone that reduces the plaque and tartar build up that cause gingivitis (you’ll probably find that your dog will develop some pretty bad breath with time heh)
Also try homemade-type dog foods, which are healthier for your pup, and becoming more and more popular.

Comment on Is wearing a full face helmet on a cruising bike really, really lame? by BikerBob

BikerBob — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:14:53 +0000

When I started riding I wore a full face helmet all the time. After about the first year of riding I tried riding without and I enjoyed riding much more without the helmet. I ride a cruiser bike but I don’t wear a helmet because I care what others think, I don’t wear one because I find the riding experience more enjoyable. If you feel better riding with a full face, do it. Don’t base a decision on whether others will think it is lame or cool. Motorcyclist really don’t care what others think in the first place. If we did, we’d have paid attention to all those that say they’re death machines and a lot of bikers out there wouldn’t be riding at all. Ride your own ride.

Comment on Why would a married man go to trips with another married woman? by lilredchyna

lilredchyna — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:47:21 +0000

He is in denial boo. He might just believe that he did nothing wrong.

Ur doing the right thing by divorcing his trifling stupid a**!

Move on and let it go. All u gonna do is work yourself up by trying to prove to the idiot he was wrong. It so isnt worth losing sleep over. He cheated and u know it… what more is there to discuss!

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by foxinsox

foxinsox — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:27:35 +0000

Last Minute Deals and Customer Reviews!

Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by Barbara S

Barbara S — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:35:42 +0000

Purchase an ice chest ( heavy ) and duct tape . Have the fish cleaned and packed on ice If it’s more than 2 days use dry ice. I;ve fished in Mexico and shipped them back as checked luggage. Good fishing.

Comment on How could traveling the speed of light lead us to time travel? by King of londoN

King of londoN — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:51:35 +0000

SpaceTime is the 4th Dimension
The faster you travel through it the faster time passes by.
Curving spacetime causes time to slow down
Earths mass effecting spacetime causing a curve
But in reality it is 4D so the curve is more like this:

The time in empty space travels faster than time on Earth due to Earth causing a curve in spacetime

Its like this the curve means more space for something to travel across ie time where as a smooth spacetime takes less space for something to travel across like someone running across a valley while another runs across a flat surface.
Traveling faster is like running faster than someone else you will get to the finish line before them ie travel faster in space youll be in the future before the time you would if you went slower.

Comment on How could traveling the speed of light lead us to time travel? by Scotch

Scotch — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:36:10 +0000

I feel that time is just another form of energy which is a leak from what i would like to call the mEnergy/empty space, we have acquired the art of trapping/routing/transforming energy fields like gravitation, electrostatic, magnetic, etc which are also a byproduct of the mEnergy/empty space. We are yet to understand/accept the fact that time is energy and can be trapped/routed/transformed in the near future, it can evolve to be disastrous or the fact that we are “lost in time” as our brains are not capable to handle it between different worlds/time. The reason WHY GOD is SO DARK as no one has seen. I go nuts whenever i think about time………………………………

Comment on How could traveling the speed of light lead us to time travel? by ScienceLover13

ScienceLover13 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:31:07 +0000

First of all, Traveling the speed of light is IMPOSSIBLE! But if you want to ask me a “what if…” question, here’s the answer: If you could travel the speed of light, you would travel faster than time itself, thus leading to time travel.

Now, the easiest way to achieve time travel, (which I still think is impossible) you will need the following items:
-Black hole
-Large, powerful spacecraft with “return ship.”
-A pilot crazy enough to attempt this
Step 1: According to Einstein, a black hole has two ends, therefore the pilot must get one end to follow the back of the ship, and twist it around the other end.
Step 2: The pilot must now enter the black hole.
Step 3: Watch the pilot scream his little voice out as he starts his terrifying journey to the future.
Step 4: Wait about 50 years for his return
Step 5: Watch as the pilot zooms through the atmosphere in the “return ship.”
Step 6: Stare in amazement as the pilot comes out unharmed, looking as young as he was 50 years ago.
Step 7: Give the pilot a pat on the back for breaking one of the laws of physics.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by E E

E E — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:38:51 +0000

when i just want an airline ticket, i go to yahoo travel. if i am looking for airfare, rental car and hotel i check out hotwire for better deals. i don’t look at the destination activities, since most of the time i’ve already researched it online through a chamber of commerce or lonely planet travel guide.

Comment on What purpose is served by those loud, buzzy, obnoxious exhausts put on 4-banger jap cars cruising around? by JetDoc

JetDoc — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:33:07 +0000

Exactly that… They’re loud, buzzy and obnoxious. The only purpose they serve is to attract attention.

Comment on When in the cruising altitude in an airliner how many miles of land can you see? How far is the horizon? by Mark

Mark — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:35:44 +0000

Horizon distance in nautical miles = 1.15?(altitude in feet).

Comment on What are some food ides for a puppy who has very small teeth and has trouble chewing? by the host

the host — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:29:46 +0000

well when my rat terrier was little we soaked her food then gave it to her. ( we only soaked hard puppy food but gave her some of the canned food to) the only downside is now she’ll only eat most treats that are wet ;P

Comment on Should Obama save taxpayer money and cancel his trips to Denver and Phoenix? by Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:16:38 +0000

just love the little tool side comments, hard nose Democrats, such at “Boss” love to put out. Shows one of many reason why the majority of democrats will never get themselves out off the government aid filled streets…. Se the cat on my display? I bet i feed her better than Boss will ever feed himself. Truth hurts yea?

Obama is taking these trips to try to get some fresh air. Why would he be looking for more support, if he already got the bill to pass?
It’s not going to help him… when he gets back to office, watch more of thee Democratic ways to collapse. I’m personally waiting to see who out of his remaining original picks, will bail on him. As the others have.
Guess that’s what happens when you appoint cons to seats in your office. They tend to bail on you when the going really does get tough. typical Democratic stamina.

Comment on Do you think cruising on a motorcycle is a colossal waste of time? by Aaron M

Aaron M — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:37:35 +0000

I’m in shape and have a higher education. So if your just saying that to start something I think you should re-consider the “education” comment and possibly stop discriminating for the reason of entertainment.

Comment on What is the cheapest way to travel around Japan? by vancouver_syndicate

vancouver_syndicate — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:32:03 +0000

hostels in japan can be a great deal. i stay in many throughout my travels.

i have to agree with the person who said bike. surprisingly i met a lot of people biking from one part of japan to another when i was travelling.

my friend even did it from tokyo to sendai all within a week.

Comment on What is the best dog food to feed my baby male Yorkie? by Sooner

Sooner — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:07:47 +0000

I like Royal Canin small breed formula.

I know you can get it at Petsmart, not sure where else.

Royal Canin has a lot of research (human) and science in their diets and quality ingredients.

My second choice would be Nutro natural choice, also the small breed formula.

Any of the other premiums brands would be good choices as well. Science diet, eukanuba, Iams.

Comment on What is the cruising speed of an airliner at 30,000 feet? by coolvw2000

coolvw2000 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:32:25 +0000

I depends on the temperature, size, weight, and many more. The airspeed actually the pressure/air pushing on the aircraft’s nose. If the aircraft is flying in a headwind, it would be going slower - pushing against the wind. The faster the engines go to the faster the air the faster your airspeed. Here are some average speeds for alrliners:

Boeing 747= approx 939 km/h or 507 knots
Airbus A320= 903 km/h or 437 knots
Boeing 767= 914 km/h or 493 knots

Comment on How much food and water do I need to supply my cat when I go away for 3 weeks? by tamlin

tamlin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:48:38 +0000

Please don’t leave your cat on its own for three weeks. If you look up petplan on the net you will see you can get insurance for £9 per month which will not only cover illnesses, but will pay out £250 per year towards cattery fees.

Comment on Are there benefits to using the same cruising company? by williamsv

williamsv — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:55:50 +0000

yes there are but if you weren’t happy with the cruise why do them again for a few dollars more you can up grade to royal Caribbean or princess etc. rccl. has crown and anchor program the more you sail the more the benefit moneys off at spa. and bar tabs so check out the carnival program and make your decision . good luck

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by ctelly22

ctelly22 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:15:25 +0000

What I find helpful are lists of destination activities, also calendars of special events ie. festivals, list of different neighborhoods and what each offers, hotels and restaurants in the area. Also weather and airport information, and links to other sites such as shuttle or car service, tour guides, museum or activity websites.

Comment on What is the typical speed of a passanger jet when it is at cruising altitude? by Fadhl

Fadhl — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:45:53 +0000

Mach 0.70-0.85.

Comment on What are some tips for introverts to make it through group trips and vacations? by vanhammer

vanhammer — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:10:51 +0000

I know it’s not what you are comfortable with, but it really is the best thing for you. The more interaction you have with people, the more comfortable you will become with yourself and others. Try to relax and listen to the conversations around you. Something will come up that you are into or know something about. Then, you’re in the conversation if you want to be. It’s also fine to lose yourself in a good book for a few minutes and it helps you feel like you’ve had some alone time. Be yourself and listen to what’s going on. Have a good time.Don’t worry so much about everything. It’s a vacation, you should be enjoying yourself.Good luck.

Comment on How could traveling the speed of light lead us to time travel? by odimwitdwon

odimwitdwon — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:04:46 +0000

If you want to break one Law of Physics, why not break them all?
Lets have talking white rabbits, dragons, ghosts, faeries and space aliens. Why not? Lets break the rules of cause and effect.
The Science is very stark: it says it is impossible for ordinary matter to attain light speed.
The meta-science says that Science is a work in progress and that nothing is ever beyond reinterpretation and modification as new facts come into play. What we know is that if we are right then it can’t happen, we do not know we are right beyond all possible doubt. Pragmatically however, the difference between where we are now and “absolutely 100% sure” is pretty small and not worth
distinguishing between. Except for entertainment and fantasy escape.
So, tell me: of all the things you know are true, which aren’t?
Kinda silly when put that way, huh? cuz’ if we knew then …
So many (too many) that ask questions here seem to be unaware that if we assume something known to be false is true, then we can prove anything false or true. These “what if” questions often start with a false premise. There is no rational argument that can take us from that point to anything useful, except as fantasy.

Comment on How much food and water do I need to supply my cat when I go away for 3 weeks? by Emzi

Emzi — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:44:35 +0000

no dont do that put it onto a cattery plz it will die the food wont last 3 weeks and will go off or mice or rtats will eat it and u dont want that plz mate put it in a cateery

Comment on If church is against gambling why do they run bingo socials and casino trips? by aNgRy YoUnG pOeT

aNgRy YoUnG pOeT — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:59:01 +0000

one word: hypocrisy

Comment on Since food is becoming so expensive, will more Americans start vegetable gardening and canning their own food? by Gar

Gar — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:46:55 +0000

On the radio today, I heared that lots of people are having food stolen that they are growing in their allotments. I didn’t think things were *that* bad yet!

Comment on Disney Timeshares - buy from Disney or in a secondary market? by tntsolid

tntsolid — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:54:17 +0000

Timeshare is definitely for people with NO FINANCIAL problems and when doing it for the RIGHT reasons and under the RIGHT CIRCUMSTANCES it can be a GOOD THING.

BIG “NO,NOS” IN TIMESHARE:

*If you normally spend less than $100 USD a night for accommodations then timeshare is NOT FOR YOU
*It is not a financial investment
*Don´t buy if you plan to rent it
*Don´t buy if you plan on reselling
*Don´t buy if you plan on exchanging often
*Make sure you can afford to travel at least one week a year
*NEVER BUY FROM THE DEVELOPER

THE RIGHT CIRCUMSTANCES:

*This system makes vacation home ownership possible for many people who cannot afford a second home or who otherwise would not be able to enjoy such resort facilities. Timeshare is an investment in lifestyle, in future holidays, in family time together, and when viewed that way it can be a good investment indeed.
*Get it in an area the you LOVE and that you would visit every year without a problem
*Get it in a very nice Resort (where normally people would pay at least $200 a night)
*Get it in the resale market (it would cost you less than $1000 USD) so all what you have to spend is the maintenance fee.

HERE ARE THE NUMBERS:

$200 USD a night (in a decent resort) x 6 nights = $1200 USD

Maintenance fee in a NICE RESORT x 6 nights = $700
*Maintenance in a “decent resort” x 6 nights = $400

Comment on How much food and water do I need to supply my cat when I go away for 3 weeks? by Big Steve

Big Steve — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:55:26 +0000

Are you really this irresponsible? What happens if he accidentally tips over the water bowl on day 2. People are so stupid.

Comment on How much does travel insurance cost for 3 months? by IMT

IMT — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:00:08 +0000

If you are looking for trip cancellation insurance, the price is usually 7-10 % of the trip cost. The price does vary depending on the number of travelers and the ages of the travelers. Sometimes even the destination plays a part in the final cost.

If you just want travel medical and evacuation coverage, the price of the policy will depend on your age and length of the trip. If you are 30 traveling for 3 months, you can find travel medical policies starting at $94. The price will increase if you are older and it should decrease if you are younger.

Here is the site I used to obtain the quote:

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by john

john — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:28:10 +0000

i think it depends on what i am looking for.actual,iam only look at the section i am interested in,such as travel destination.

Comment on What is the cruising speed of an airliner at 30,000 feet? by Captain Ku

Captain Ku — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:17:08 +0000

usually for 747 it’s 280 knots.

Comment on What is the cheapest way to travel around Japan? by TokyoE

TokyoE — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:07:47 +0000

If you want to keep it cheap don’t stay “for a couple of months”, every day you stay the money spent adds up.

Food is cheap, ramen places, noodle places, mom and pop small restaurants.
Cheap lodging, hostels, guest houses, park bench.
Flying domestically is not cheap. Overnight highway bus is reasonable price, but very tiring. A more expensive high speed train might take 2-3 hours to cover a route that takes a bus 8-9 hours.

Comment on Is wearing a full face helmet on a cruising bike really, really lame? by Willy B

Willy B — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:02:04 +0000

Nope wear what you want when you want. It’s YOUR RIDE! I always wear a full face. Bought it because of a rain storm. Rain came up under the mask and beat my lower face and jaw just almost to a pulp before I could get home and out of the weather. Full face keeps me covered and have never had the problem again!

Comment on Is wearing a full face helmet on a cruising bike really, really lame? by John S

John S — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:20:44 +0000

What’s it matter what kind of bike you ride as to the helmet you wear? It don’t matter what people think, it’s about what you prefer. I wear a full face every time. Yes i have a cruisier. Also it don’t matter how long you’ve been riding accidents happen. be prepared
RIDE SAFE…

Comment on Why do airplanes not travel in a straight line? by aerostar64@sbcglobal.net

aerostar64@sbcglobal.net — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:20:31 +0000

Airlines travel by electronic “highways.” When travelling great
distances they use a “great circle” route. Its actually a straight
course when plotted on a globe. When you see the route in
print, you’re seeing a flat representation of a spherical course.
Thats why it appears curved.

Comment on Are there benefits to using the same cruising company? by jessica e

jessica e — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:11:04 +0000

carnival is more likely to upgrade past guest. you also get an invite to the past guest party which is pretty nice actually. the drinks are free and they have a band playing good couples dancing songs.

also, the alaskan cruises don’t have as much emphasis on the party scene as the caribbean ones do.

Comment on Since food is becoming so expensive, will more Americans start vegetable gardening and canning their own food? by Unseen

Unseen — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:28:28 +0000

What do you mean start? We have been growing vegetables in our garden and canning them for years.

Comment on Why would a married man go to trips with another married woman? by Lucy

Lucy — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:00:34 +0000

You know the saying, “No matter what, deny deny deny”? Sounds like he’s taking it to heart.

Im glad you’re not taking him back. Remember, there will come a day when he looks at his life and regrets what he did. By then, you’ll have moved up and on and probably have someone who love and respects you.

Lots of luck!

Comment on When in the cruising altitude in an airliner how many miles of land can you see? How far is the horizon? by calnickel

calnickel — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:30:51 +0000

It is found with this formula

1.25 * sqrt(height AGL)= distance (in nautical miles).

So….

1.25*sqrt(30000 feet) = 216 nautical miles.

To convert nautical to statute miles, multiply by 1.15.

216*1.15 = 248 miles.

This is assuming unlimited visibility, which pretty much never occurs.

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by Philosopher John

Philosopher John — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:04:10 +0000

Tracey and Rio love the answer.
Sorry I only got one vote.
eenie, meenie, mineee, moe.
Sorry Rio.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by JenniferinNY

JenniferinNY — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:46:40 +0000

I love when there’s a recreation section with an interactive map of things to do in the area and the ability to buy a combo pass for those things..
Guides are great and all, but there are tons of guide sites that I already prefer.. However, I like to be able to just select a few things I want to do and buy a discounted pass for those at the same time I buy my car rental.. I like to have a lot to choose from, not just a golf course or particularly expensive experience.. Local museums perhaps with links to an already popular guide with reviews.. I also love when a site can show me what the cheapest price will be to my destination in the next month or suggest an alternative airport if there’s a substantial savings..

Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by Karla A

Karla A — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:14:42 +0000

No liquids on any flight, I’m glad so many people are taking this as a joke. If it were your family that got killed September 11th you wouldn’t be joking about any of this. So, you want your fish so bad, DRIVE.

BTW don’t count on the rules changing for a long time, glad so many non airport/government people know so much more.

Comment on What purpose is served by those loud, buzzy, obnoxious exhausts put on 4-banger jap cars cruising around? by fan_of_msind84

fan_of_msind84 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:04:16 +0000

Well, remember back in the 80’s we used to have the “Puerto Rican” mobiles? The cars with them tires sticking out 5 inches outside the wheel wells? The hydraulic lifts etc?? Same idea. Since the demise of the Great American Muscle Cars, ie: Dodge Charger R/T, Ford Mustang Shelby 500 KR, Chevy Malibu SS, etc etc etc…the new generation can’t find the old muscle cars in a decent enough shape that they can fix up and run on their meager pocket money or drug money depending on the youth, so they get the Japanese cars ie: Toyota,Honda,Mitsubishi etc and try to make em look cool by putting body kits on them (makes em heavy but who cares), neon paint so they can be seen miles away, a huge Lamborghini style rear wing on the back that doesn’t serve any real purpose, and lets face it today’s 4bangers and 6 bangers might have off the line power due to gearing etc, they bottom out on top end compared to a fully bored and tuned 440cid engine. So hence the loud exhausts to make themselves sound bigger/faster than they really are.

Comment on What length yacht would be suitable for sailing/cruising around the world alone? by Ol Bill

Ol Bill — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:43:02 +0000

I’m no sea sailor, a lake sailor here. So this is NOT advice, but here are a few comments: Would depend on many factors, not simply the length of the boat. If one is comfortable in relatively small spaces, a Flicka 20 or Contessa 26 in very good condition and rightly set up for it, has proved up for the task for some experienced sailors. And it goes up from there. The real question is to pick a blue water designed boat in excellent condition and well rigged and provisioned for the task (not a costal cruiser type, and certainly not a protected waters cruiser or day sailor). There are many boats of all these categories.

Often question you are asking is one that a beginner asks.

Once you have sailed for a few years, you will likely have learned enough that the question will not need to be asked.

If you are a beginner sailor, a better question might be what sort of boat should I ‘learn’ to sail on. The answer is often “the one you will sail on the most” in the waters you have immediately available to you to sail on. A smaller tiller steered sailboat will give a better feel for sailing, when learning and you will be more able to learn correctly in the beginning.

Crossing oceans is something that is best done once one has years of sailing under their belt, in a variety of different weather conditions, having many, many, many (as in thousands of) miles of sailing practice under their belts.

The question then is where is the water ‘close to me’ where I can begin to learn to sail and get the years of practice and training? What are those waters like? Ocean, river, lake, or sound? What kind of boat would be appropriate for those waters?

Many new sailors begin to sail with no boat at all!

They do this by joining a sailing club and making friends and crewing on various boats. Sail club members often race and need crew, many will train a very willing rank beginner gladly enough.

Sailing lessons will also get you sailing quick enough.

OK, good luck.

I can’t tell you how many hours of sheerest joy (and maybe a few of rank terror) I have had sailing.

A grand thing to me…

PS: There is a book titled something to the effect of “20 sailboats to take you anywhere” that might be of help after you have had a few years of sailing under your belt if you are indeed a beginner as I suspect.

Ol Bill

Comment on I am cruising this winter, and 2 ships are sailing the exact same itinerary. Which ship should I take? by LadyBug

LadyBug — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:48:59 +0000

I’d like to know when the last time Twilight went on a Carnival cruise.

I’ve heard all good things and very few single bad things about Carnival cruise lines. The bad comments oon cruisecritic.com have come from the same cranky people who slam every experience.

In the past two years, the Carnival ships Inspiration and Destiny have been taken out of service and remodeled and returned to service. The positive reviews are endless.

My best advice for helping you choose is to go to carnival.com and read about the ship, then go to cruisecritic.com and read the ship reviews then spend a lot of time reading member reviews.

You’ll have fun on either one.

Comment on How do you train a counter cruising dog? by Michael

Michael — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:17:07 +0000

Any loud sharp noise, and a firm NO! If that doesn’t work, try keeping a squirt gun with 50/50 water and ammonia mixture and squirt it right at the dogs nose when it gets anywhere near the counter. Make the kitchen off limits by pointing at the door and saying GO! or OUT! firmly. YOU have to be the boss in this situation, or other bad behaviours could quickly surface that will be even more difficult to deal with.

Comment on Since food is becoming so expensive, will more Americans start vegetable gardening and canning their own food? by Fiat Lux ad Sententia

Fiat Lux ad Sententia — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:56:33 +0000

If they have land and are motivated enough.

Comment on Do you think cruising on a motorcycle is a colossal waste of time? by Baron_von_Party

Baron_von_Party — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:20:28 +0000

If I was in any better shape or smarter than I am right now it would be a crime. bwaaaahahaha

Comment on Is wearing a full face helmet on a cruising bike really, really lame? by opinionatedmedic

opinionatedmedic — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:14:49 +0000

I wear one. Im not riding a bike to have an image or because I give a darn what anyone else thinks. In my opinion its dumb not to take advantage of as much protection as you can, but thats my opinion and all are entitled to do asa the wish. Wear your full face helmet and tell anyone who doesnt like it to worry about their own head and you wil lworry about yours.

Comment on Since food is becoming so expensive, will more Americans start vegetable gardening and canning their own food? by ¡Nü¢µlar ReÄç†or!™

¡Nü¢µlar ReÄç†or!™ — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:29:06 +0000

Many people do not have that option, especially those who live in high-rise apartments in the middle of city centers where space is limited. For them, one other option I’ve heard about recently is vertical farming. The concept of building large energy-efficient structures within urban centers to feed most of (if not all) the population will make cities more self-sufficient as to no longer rely on imported food products. It would also cut down greatly on freshwater usage and agricultural runoff.

Comment on Should Obama save taxpayer money and cancel his trips to Denver and Phoenix? by delphi

delphi — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:48:34 +0000

No I don’t. I think it is important he continues to connect with the people.

Comment on What are some food ides for a puppy who has very small teeth and has trouble chewing? by LORI P

LORI P — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:42:41 +0000

I use to take can food(ground up kind) and mix a little of it with a little milk,it makes it kinda soupy and they always loved it.

Comment on What is the best way to travel in European countries? by Well

Well — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:45:58 +0000

The classical way to enjoy Europe has been getting a rail pass and let your whims take you on any given day.

Recently though, it has been more cost-efficient and convenient to hop on Europr’s many value airlines, some of which offer 1 Euro one way tickets to all kinds of obscure European locations.

Comment on What kind of milage would a plane get I imagine, as in a car, take offs suck but what about cruising speeds?tx by Craig R

Craig R — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:43:26 +0000

I used to fly a turbocharged twin that burned 50 GPH and flew at 230 KTAS. That’s about 265 MPH, or 5.3 MPG.

I had a normally aspirated single that flew 180 KTAS (207 MPH) on about 18 GPH, or 11.5 MPG.

I currently fly a light sport airplane that goes 120 KTAS (138 MPH) at 3.8 GPH, or 36 MPG. So I disagree with some of the answers that have said that a lighter plane or experimental plane has lower MPG because of its slower speed.

Comment on Since food is becoming so expensive, will more Americans start vegetable gardening and canning their own food? by kaisergirl

kaisergirl — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:33:06 +0000

I planted on this year! Not just cuz of the food costs, but wanted more natural organic veggies.

Comment on How much food and water do I need to supply my cat when I go away for 3 weeks? by Gracie

Gracie — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:28:28 +0000

You should think twice about gettin pets, you are not a reliable pet owner. Would you leave a child to fend themself for the full 3 weeks alone? No? Well cats and any animals are the same.

Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by devolution_king

devolution_king — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:36:21 +0000

it shouldn’t be a problem as long as its package and labeled correctly as live stock all animals travel in the hold even fish your local pet shop might be able to help with info on packing fish for transporting

Comment on If church is against gambling why do they run bingo socials and casino trips? by annabelle p

annabelle p — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:48:46 +0000

And don’t forget to mention church and priests accepting donations from gambling proceeds like jueteng and from gambling lords.

Comment on How much does travel insurance cost for 3 months? by travelers

travelers — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:39:16 +0000

It varies by where you live, your age, and what type of coverage you’re interested in; travel medical or comprehensive travel policies.

It’s best to review some of the web sites that allow you to quote different plans for the same trip. The best site in the USA for doing this is.

Comment on Are there benefits to using the same cruising company? by axelmavy

axelmavy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:19:18 +0000

you really have to call and ask what kind of privillages you would be getting. If it’s not that good, go with holland america.

Comment on What are some tips for introverts to make it through group trips and vacations? by FromMe T

FromMe T — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:44:18 +0000

OK…you want more time for you and don’t like it interuppted by others being chatty or just socialble…..

Don’t smile.
Don’t make eye contact.
Don’t ask questions.
Answer questions with the most brief possible answer.

and personaly???
I would tell the “buddy” “hey no offense but I wont be talking much” …”nothing against you but i just want to soak up what I can here.” I find the best way is the simple truth.

Peace

Comment on What is the cruising speed of an airliner at 30,000 feet? by lumos

lumos — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:59:00 +0000

About 550 mph. That’s the airspeed. If the aircraft is flying in the jet stream, the groundspeed can be up to 150 mph faster. In a headwind, the groundspeed would be slower.

(I brought my handheld GPS on-board a Southwest Boeing 737 to verify this.)

Comment on How would I go about looking up destination weddings? by Alex

Alex — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:16:19 +0000

Those places all sound great! If you really want to keep your stress levels at a minimum, pick a place you’re familiar with. Nothing like trying to find hotel rooms for 20 guests when you don’t know the area. Not a good time to book it all on your own.

Here’s an article that will help you decide if it’s the right thing for y’all…

Comment on I am cruising this winter, and 2 ships are sailing the exact same itinerary. Which ship should I take? by Rubber Duckies ROCK

Rubber Duckies ROCK — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:18:33 +0000

They are sister ships, therefore the ships are very similar.
They have a seaside theatre, as it shows on the carnival website. I have been on the conquest 4 times, which is also a sister ship to these, and it is a great ship. Pizza, a sushi bar, CHOCOLATE BUFFET (on the last day at sea) lots of fun.
You should have fun on either ship

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by Jessica Z

Jessica Z — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:10:13 +0000

yes if you are really cute they wont seem to notice and if you try hitting on them they will get annoyed and pissed. try to approach them in a more casual way like a faraway cousin and the gradually let your attitude towards her become more open, but not all feminists arent toobad. also if she doesnt want to sleep with you(or anything sexual for that matter) right after you guys met or after the first date it doesnt mean shes a feminist just give her some time!

Comment on Any tips for a great holiday destination in Turkey? by SIMON_A

SIMON_A — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:27:00 +0000

You can go to icmeler, not far from the Marmaris busier resort. But icmeler itself has enough night out entertainment.If you fancy yourself as a bit of a walker then how about a treck from Icmeler to Marmaris, you can walk from here all along the coast and on to the bazzar at Marmaris, i would say its about 6 or 7 miles and should take you about 2 hours to walk it.
Other nice resorts : didim beach, kusadasi, Bodrum, gumbet
Very useful pages to check:

Comment on How could traveling the speed of light lead us to time travel? by Ms Minger

Ms Minger — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:17:43 +0000

As far as I can see, no one has managed to answer your question correctly.

Firstly - it is NOT POSSIBLE to travel at the speed of light, or faster than it. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER. Therefore wondering what would happen if we did is pointless.

However, as Einstein showed, weird, weird things start to happen the faster we go - most notably time dilation. At speeds approaching those of light, any travellers time would slow down relative to anyone who happened to be observing them.

Therefore, theoretically, we could potentially time travel if we could manage to travel at a speed close to light - but this is certainly not possible with today’s technology.

This only relates to time travel into the future, btw - there’s no current theory on how travel into the past could be achieved.

Comment on Disney Timeshares - buy from Disney or in a secondary market? by Lilli

Lilli — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:20:25 +0000

You might want to see this:

And notice the company who sponsors it is called “DVC by Resale.” They have a really good name. If I were buying, I would go with them to save a little money.

Comment on Why do airplanes not travel in a straight line? by Thomas W

Thomas W — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:37:19 +0000

most of these answers are correct i like the one with flight 1 and flight 2 and the crash this is correct but also planes can not just fly where they want to there are flight routs which MUST be followed!

Comment on What are some tips for introverts to make it through group trips and vacations? by Lynn M

Lynn M — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:36:38 +0000

Whether a person is introverted or extroverted, it becomes easier to converse with someone who shares an interest. although it may be uncomfortable at first, try to engage one new person a day in a simple conversation. There is a satisfaction to be gained when you can step outside your comfort zone and make a new aquaintance, possibly even become more of an extrovert as a result. Good luck and try to have fun.

Comment on How can I find companions to travel abroad with? by vanity_luvs_u

vanity_luvs_u — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:53:25 +0000

Talk to a travel agent they often sponsor trips for singles only and couples…too when you get one…I’d be happy to go but I’m way over here in germany for the year…sorry

Comment on Why would a married man go to trips with another married woman? by ouragon

ouragon — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:09:34 +0000

Why are you having such a hard time with this? Your husband LIED. You have tons of proof, you know he lied. You aren’t done with him, because you reword the question and pose it again. You need to let go of all this. You’re getting a divorce. It doesn’t matter what he thinks or feels. Why do you try to believe what he’s telling you? He’s a LIAR. If you can’t get passed this on your own, maybe you should try some counseling.

Comment on How many others think Craig was set up by a gay liberal cop cruising the bathrooms? by Randy B

Randy B — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:13:09 +0000

What kind of a police officer gets assigned to mens bathroom duty? Probably not a good one.

Comment on What are some food ides for a puppy who has very small teeth and has trouble chewing? by Carrie S

Carrie S — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:46:09 +0000

Well you can give her food with warm water over it to soften it up or you can go with canned food for now. Also you can give her some chicken in with the softened food. there are really a lot of foods that are safe for dogs there are quite a few books on homemade food for dogs

Comment on How long does it take a commercial jet to reach a cruising altitude of 40,000 feet? by ZUS

ZUS — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:46:04 +0000

It would take approximately 15 - 20 Min’s for a jet to reach its cruising altitude. Signs usually go off at above 10,000Ft.

Comment on How much food and water do I need to supply my cat when I go away for 3 weeks? by punkmomo0430

punkmomo0430 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:11:31 +0000

The obvious answer here is just don’t leave the cat alone….Take it to a boarding facility…

Comment on Why would a married man go to trips with another married woman? by Bart M

Bart M — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:24:40 +0000

Your point is now moot. You referred to him as your “soon to be ex”. If that is the case, what would it matter with whom he had been or what they did or did not commit.

It would be best if you started considering the future. You cannot change the past, but you can influence the future. Get doing it.

Comment on Are there benefits to using the same cruising company? by mababischkin

mababischkin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:21:35 +0000

There are definitely benefits to being loyal to the same line. A few things to keep in mind though.

With just one cruise, the benefits are pretty limited. Typically you can expect to receive some special pricing, an invitation to a “welcome back” reception, maybe a coupon book or some other welcome aboard gift. Once you hit 4 to 5 cruises, you start seeing additional benefits.

Now, one of the nice things is that being a past cruiser with Carnival you are eligible for “past passenger” rates with Princess, Holland America, Costa, Cunard and a few other lines in the Carnival group.

Unlike say air travel, there are some differences between the lines, there are budget, mid-price and luxury lines and your experience will differ depending on the line.

Both Princes and Holland America have the strongest programs to Alaska. They’ve been offering Alaska cruises longer than anybody else and have invested a lot in their Alaska offerings over the last several years. Based on the information you provided, I would recommend Princess over Holland America, only because Princess attracts a younger crowd than Holland America. Since both are part of the Carnival group you would be eligible for past passenger rates from them.

Another option is Royal Caribbean, in particular one of their Radiance Class ships. While they don’t have as strong a program as Princess and aren’t a part of the Carnival group, Royal Caribbean’s offerings to Alaska are very good. For something a bit more upscale, consider Celebrity.

It also wouldn’t be a bad idea to consult with a travel agent that specializes in cruises. They can help you navigate your options, I recommend Cruise Planners at 888-286-9827 They are very knowledgeable, can provide you with all of the past passenger rates that you are eligible for, and don’t charge any service fees.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by momotzange5

momotzange5 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:53:28 +0000

Lists of destination activities, places to go alone or not, about local food, habits of local people, news…

Comment on Which is best for long term canal cruising in England, a narrow boat or a cabin cruiser? by Veronica Alicia

Veronica Alicia — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:04:17 +0000

Should you want the freedom to use the whole of the presently available canal system, make sure you opt for a narrow (6′ 10″) beam boat, not a wide beam.
Obviously more room in a wide beam, but you are limited to just a handful of canals (because locks are 7′ wide, hopefully), and stick with around a max of 50′ in length since some locks are short. It’s also easier to turn a shorter boat in a winding hole.
If you are really interested in seeing what’s out there, why not come to Crick (Northamptonshire) this Bank Holiday weekend where there will be hundreds of boaters who will probably be happy to while away some time talking boats.
Lots of entertainment, food stalls, chandlery, new boats and used for sale.
My narrow boat is only 30′ long (I did my Helmsman’s Certificate on a 65′), and I could live on that quite happily (without husband!!); I usually take her to the Crick Boat Show, but don’t have time this year to get there and back to the Marina so will be going by road with sleeping bag, to beg an overnight berth from another boat - boaters are such friendly people as a rule.
There isn’t much to get used to - push the tiller to the right and she goes left; push it to the left and she goes right!
No brakes, just reverse! And as already mentioned narrow boats were built as work horses and well able to take a deal of abusive handling.
Just remember that everything is paid for by the foot - so the shorter a boat you can manage on, the less will be your annual outgoings.

Comment on What is the cheapest way to travel around Japan? by Jerry BO

Jerry BO — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:29:03 +0000

The cheapest way to travel, is the “shoe leather sedan”

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by 1M9

1M9 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:43:43 +0000

I like an easily accessible “cheap seats” page. I’m not a fan of having to guess when I’m going to get the best fare. I like it when there’s a calender showing the fares for different days, that has proven to be the most helpful for me.

Comment on How many others think Craig was set up by a gay liberal cop cruising the bathrooms? by Ken

Ken — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:15:06 +0000

LOL, Craig is clearly gay. The only question I have is: Is Craig a pitcher or a catcher?

Comment on Did anyone else get scammed by Westgate Resorts timeshares? by Alina

Alina — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:43:24 +0000

Yes unfortunately i believe I’ve been scammed also
and yea i saw the whole interval exchange thing and that was the reason we bought but that is not that case i completely agree so recently I’ve been doing ALOT of research here is basically where a good place to get ur questions answered.
My advice to you is get out as fats as you can before you end up wasting more money thats what i plan to do.
Hope it Helps =]

Comment on Which is best for long term canal cruising in England, a narrow boat or a cabin cruiser? by Capt. John

Capt. John — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:31:20 +0000

Annabel…
Think about girl… If you listed everything you wanted… to live comfortably and cruise on a boat… and then took maps of the canals to the worlds best custom boat builders… told them “money was no object”. And that you wanted them to design you the most perfect boat from scratch, with the very best fuel economy… easy to manoeuvre, smooth ride and quite engine, for boating on the canals… what you would get back… would be a narrow boat.
They are perfect for the canal… Not only built for that exact purpose… they are very fuel efficient (much-much-much more than a cabin cruiser… and they are built like tanks… the bumps and bruises you take in a narrow boat will hardly even show - if they show at all… whereby those bumps and bruises on a Cabin Cruiser will show like ping-pong size pimple on the end of the Prince Charles’ nose.
I don’t know if you are boating now… if you are, I don’t know what kind of boat… however, unless you are used to a boat with twin screws (two engines) you will not know any difference between the way a narrow boat handles vs a single engine Cabin Cruiser…

Happy & Safe Boating!

Comment on What is the typical speed of a passanger jet when it is at cruising altitude? by Tneciter

Tneciter — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:09:47 +0000

550-600 miles/hr air speed, but ground speed can vary substantially up or down, depending on jets streams and their speeds.

Comment on Since food is becoming so expensive, will more Americans start vegetable gardening and canning their own food? by pip

pip — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:48:47 +0000

Being a fellow native to my state… you probably see as much of it as I do down here Out at Two Rivers Park they actually have public land staked out for gardens… people have them planted everywhere! My family has always had a garden growing up… but they have expanded it now that both of my parents have retired.. instead of a little thing.. we have 3 massive gardens.

Can’t beat the food picked there.. and yes, I do think we’ll see more and more of this.

Comment on When in the cruising altitude in an airliner how many miles of land can you see? How far is the horizon? by DS Aviation Services

DS Aviation Services — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:59:18 +0000

use the 3 to 1 rule.

on the ground, during clear weather with unlimited visibility and no obstructions, your viewing distance is 50 miles.

for each mile up. you see 3 miles farther.

Comment on What are some food ides for a puppy who has very small teeth and has trouble chewing? by raehung

raehung — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:58:36 +0000

She might not like the food. Try to get other dog food and see how she like it. Or try to mix with wet food, then getting less wet food day after day, until she eats all dry food. Well most dogs like human food, but it might cause some serious problems on the dog, carrots & lil cheese would be fine.

Comment on What are some food ides for a puppy who has very small teeth and has trouble chewing? by D L

D L — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:59:39 +0000

You can always feed her baby (gerber) food. you know like the “meat” mixes. You can also boil some chicken so it’s soft for her. Maybe some hard/soft boiled eggs. If you want to give her hard dog food, mix a few pieces w/soft food til she gets a little older.
Good luck!

Comment on How long does it take a commercial jet to reach a cruising altitude of 40,000 feet? by Heater

Heater — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:54:53 +0000

when i was piloting with american, with the old 707’s
it used to take about 15 minutes or so. If we were pressed for time, we would hold our flight angle a little steeper than FAA
regulations, but that only cut the time back to 9 0r 10 minutes.
As I recall seat belt lights would go off at 25000 ft unless weather was a factor. Wind sheer was a terrible problem at times especially when landing , it would scare hell out of the passengers.

Comment on What purpose is served by those loud, buzzy, obnoxious exhausts put on 4-banger jap cars cruising around? by Zorlinda

Zorlinda — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:28:05 +0000

Hehe… they sound like a lawnmower on steroids… money to burn and no brains.

Comment on What length yacht would be suitable for sailing/cruising around the world alone? by werepoodle

werepoodle — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:50:06 +0000

Tania Aebi sailed around the world solo in a Contessa 26 when she was 18 / 19 years old. That might be a good choice.

Check out the book in the source link below for other models. If you click on “look inside” you can view the sailboat makes in the table of contents.

Comment on Is wearing a full face helmet on a cruising bike really, really lame? by 20/20

20/20 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:49:56 +0000

When you get behind a truck and get stones in your face, full face sure would seem nice. When you go through a cloud of bugs and eat them a full face sure would seem nice.

Too answer your question NO IT IS NOT LAME TO WEAR A FULL FACE. Smart but not lame.

Comment on Should Obama save taxpayer money and cancel his trips to Denver and Phoenix? by neuroticwilly

neuroticwilly — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:08:25 +0000

he could really save the taxpayers a LOT of money if he would realize that he’s in over his head, and should go back to community organizing. just walk away!

Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by Zelda

Zelda — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:44:54 +0000

Call the airline you are planning to travel on and ask them. Other than that, I think you might have to let a friend or family member babysit your fishie for a while.

Comment on Disney Timeshares - buy from Disney or in a secondary market? by kellifromkeller

kellifromkeller — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:24:16 +0000

I honestly wouldn’t buy a Disney time share… You never actually own it, so the word buy doesn’t even apply, its more like rent… Other time shares you actually own for ever and can sell or pass down as you please. I also wouldn’t recommend buying a timeshare in general you can rent from like timeshares only… Buying a time share traps you in it and they are impossible to resell

Comment on How do you train a counter cruising dog? by Sciurus Reprobatia

Sciurus Reprobatia — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:25:48 +0000

Just use your body between her and the counter. She’ll get the message.

Comment on If church is against gambling why do they run bingo socials and casino trips? by jd

jd — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:36:54 +0000

That depends on the church. Besides it isn’t gambling that is wrong it’s the love of filthy lucre.
Money.
If you feel you have to gamble or trust that that will get you something you deserve or in other words replace God’s blessings then you are in trouble.
Where does it say Good Christians should have no vices. I am not perfect but I am forgiven.

Comment on I can travel standby anywhere for free. How can I make money with this ability? by phil

phil — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:31:38 +0000

I don’t know if you’re flying on an employee’s privileges, but if you are…

It’s against the rules of pass travel to use standby flights for business purposes. The employee could lose their benefits if the wrong people found out.

By the way, cigarettes are getting very expensive in the USA and Canada. I was in St. Maarten recenly and they cost about $1 per pack. In Canada $9.50.

Comment on If church is against gambling why do they run bingo socials and casino trips? by Robinson126

Robinson126 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:30:46 +0000

You cannot blame the holy church, only those irresponsible committee members who could have organised those games or casinos trips by using Church’s name to influence the comminity.

Those idiots are tarnishing the good name of the holy church which forbid any kinds of gamblings.

Comment on How can I find companions to travel abroad with? by gumballcoolasice3000

gumballcoolasice3000 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:19:07 +0000

try Craigslist.com
you can find anyone there to do anything

Comment on Do you think frequent trips to Y!A election section is stopping people from getting over the fact Obama won? by Maverickilicious

Maverickilicious — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:51:09 +0000

It’s pretty pathetic, I think.

The hatred and stupidity expressed by some people is pretty stunning. Still, if people want to waste their time ranting, asking moronic questions, it’s their life.

Better that they’re on Y/A than calling into the Rush Limbaugh show.

Comment on Do you think cruising on a motorcycle is a colossal waste of time? by chopperchopster

chopperchopster — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:01:01 +0000

I lift weights and shoot guns and bar hop on my choppa,a time and place for everything.

Comment on What is the best dog food to feed my baby male Yorkie? by tem

tem — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:02:42 +0000

science diet

Comment on What purpose is served by those loud, buzzy, obnoxious exhausts put on 4-banger jap cars cruising around? by Mustanger

Mustanger — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:19:53 +0000

Along with the Boom Boom stereos they insure that the owner and his passengers suffer irreparable hearing damage in a very short period of time. When they can’t sleep at night because they have a constant ringing in their ears (tinnitis) they’ll wish they had never seen the things.

Comment on What is the best way to travel in European countries? by Justy E

Justy E — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:11 +0000

Depending on the amount of time you will be travelling, of course, I believe I would prefer to travel by car.
Most European countries (if not all) are connected in a way that allows you to use or bring a car, and that gives you thepossility of travelling at your own speed and take any road you like.
When travelling in Europa, please don’t forget about Denmark! As you can see on that website below, Denmark is a magnificent country, filled with VERY old culture, and if you like a small country surrounded by beaches or the sense of history, go take a look at some very well preserved Danish castles….or even better yet, stay a few days at one of them.

I wish you a safe journey!

Comment on Why do airplanes not travel in a straight line? by aeronautical

aeronautical — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:43:05 +0000

no straight lines/road dividers up there to indicate.

Comment on Florida Vacation Homes? by luxurycabinblueridge

luxurycabinblueridge — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:27:36 +0000

There are many websites with all ltypes of vacation rentals, from standard lodging to luxury. I’m sure you will something in your budget from one of these sites. :

Good Luck and if you’re ever interesting in traveling to the beautiful North GA Mountains of Blue Ridge, please check out my website:

Comment on What is the cruising speed of an airliner at 30,000 feet? by Steak56

Steak56 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:03:27 +0000

350 mph because 672mph is the speed of sound

Comment on What kind of food taken does make the cheek grow with extra skin and flesh? by Mukunda M

Mukunda M — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:46:32 +0000

I had the same problem. This is he most effective way to quickly get rid of face fat and excess skin. Diet is not going to do it.
Daily massaging dramatically made my face slimmer, more defined and skin much tighter and firmer.
First tighten face skin by partially opening mouth and pulling lips firmly back against teeth. It tightens all of face. Then repeatedly and briskly massage focusing on all of face below eyes, particularly the cheeks and chin area. Do over and over with a forward and back motion using finger tips and front of fingers and sometimes palms, depending where you are massaging. Circular massage is not effective. Use any essential oil, olive is excellent. If you can build up to a 20 to 30 min day massage(can be in 2 or 3 sessions) you will get fast results.
It also rids skin of all blemishes and gives it a vibrantly healthy glow.
Work on the neck also helps slimming face. Place right hand on neck and starting from just left of chin point sweep all the way to back of neck and back. Do several times. Then do other side.
There are some face yoga exercises which are also very helpful. Particularly the” lion face” pose and this variation of that. Protrude the tongue as far as possible as if trying to touch tip of nose with tip of tongue. You can find them on YouTube.
Mukunda,

SOURCE(S): 20+ years research safe, natural treatments/cures for skin conditions, skin enhancement and anti aging/rejuvenation treatments.

Comment on What kind of milage would a plane get I imagine, as in a car, take offs suck but what about cruising speeds?tx by midgainc

midgainc — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:14:39 +0000

Another guy mentioned a Mooney M20. I used to have a Mooney M20E. I routinely got 17.5 mpg in it while flying at 4,000 to 8,000 feet and 175 mph. That translates to about 10 gallons per hour. There are aircraft that burn much less per hour, but unless they are an experimental category aircraft, they will get less mpg because they are much slower. Take off burns are close to 15 gallons per hour, but remember, you get to glide back down when you are coming down from altitude, so you kinda get some of that extra burned fuel back. If you really want to learn more about aircraft, stop by the airport on your way home one day and talk with some of the pilots. You could probably even hitch a ride if you wanted. General aviation pilots are really great folks.

Comment on How to travel from Brazil to south Argentina ? by Gangan

Gangan — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:17:24 +0000

The travel in fly from Bs As to El Calafate or Ushuaia is cheaper than bus. With bus you has 36 hs sat down. It´s terrible!! There is 2900km. And the cost is the same or more that fly, although you don´t believe me. But if you go to Bariloche, something more to the north, the bus is a good option, although you will have 18 hs of travel.

The travel from San Pablo tu bs as is near 24hs, but is cheaper than fly.

I´m sorry. I´m not very good in english.

Comment on What length yacht would be suitable for sailing/cruising around the world alone? by Richard C

Richard C — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:04:22 +0000

Am I missing something? Alone usually means alone, no crew. Few 50′ ft. boats can be single handed, in fact I don’t know of any. A Carver, 45 ft. or any motor yacht that size, would not have the range. You are basically limited to sail for practical reasons, and that means something in the 30 to 40ft. size.

Comment on What are some food ides for a puppy who has very small teeth and has trouble chewing? by I L0vE My D0g!

I L0vE My D0g! — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:00:57 +0000

Wellness…
Very small pieces, about the size of a baby’s knuckle

Comment on Why would a married man go to trips with another married woman? by Gina G

Gina G — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:59:36 +0000

what does it matter if he sees your point? you have the proof you need. get on with your divorce and your life and you will be better off for it

Comment on Are there benefits to using the same cruising company? by flightpillow

flightpillow — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:26:51 +0000

staying with the same cruise line does have it’s benefits, but it’s also great to experience other cruise lines as they all have something great about them =)

From Carnival

MIAMI (May 18, 2006) – Carnival Cruise Lines has introduced a new loyalty program providing past guests with a variety of value-added benefits and features, including priority embarkation and debarkation, guaranteed supper club reservations and dining times, personalized stationery and custom-designed Carnival logo items.

Available exclusively to “Platinum” cardholders who have sailed aboard the “Fun Ships” 10 or more times, the new “Carnival Concierge Club” benefits are designed to recognize and reward those longtime Carnival guests for their loyalty over the years.

“Carnival is committed to the highest standards of guest service and hospitality. The new ‘Carnival Concierge Club’ is just one more way of showing our appreciation to our loyal past guests by making their ‘Fun Ship’ cruise even more special and memorable,” said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.

Platinum cardholders are entitled to the following shipboard benefits and features:

* Petit fours and/or canapés delivered to cabin one evening

* Personalized stationery

* A special Carnival logo item

* Guaranteed dining times and supper club reservations

* Complimentary $20 entry fee into blackjack tournament

* Spa Carnival priority reservations and complimentary treatment upgrade

* Complimentary wash and fold laundry service

* Priority tender boarding

* Priority embarkation and debarkation

Additionally, a fully staffed concierge desk for Platinum cardholders has been established at the purser’s information desk aboard every Carnival ship. A dedicated phone line is available fleetwide, as well.

Special luggage tags indicating guests are “Carnival Concierge Club” members are included in guests’ cruise documents. “Carnival Concierge Club” members also receive a special Welcome Aboard letter from Carnival President and CEO Bob Dickinson detailing the exclusive amenities and privileges available during their cruise.

For additional information on the new “Carnival Concierge Club” and reservations on Carnival’s “Fun Ship” cruises, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.

Comment on How soon do babies walk after cruising? by Jen

Jen — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:58:33 +0000

Thats about when my daughter started walking along the furniture and right before she turned one is when she really started walking.

Comment on I am cruising this winter, and 2 ships are sailing the exact same itinerary. Which ship should I take? by Paul in San Diego

Paul in San Diego — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:08:39 +0000

If you book now, you may find that a lot of the rooms are already taken. And, there may be more desirable rooms available on one versus the other. For example, you might find an ocean view room on one that has obstructed view (to where you have a view of the side of a life boat). But, for like $30 more on the other ship, you don’t have obstructed view. Something like that.

Other than that, there’s not going to be much difference between the two, since they’re sister ships. You can look them both up on Carnival’s web site to see if there is any tangible difference between the two. If not, I would just go with the least expensive cruise (prices vary at different times of year, even from one week to the next, especially if there’s a holiday some time during the cruise).

Comment on How soon do babies walk after cruising? by SJC

SJC — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:06:20 +0000

I walked independently at 6 months. Really. My mother said I did not crawl just got up one day and walked from furniture piece to piece and was on my own by my 6 months. My brother took 9 months. My two sons walked independently at 7 and at 9 months. They did not crawl either. Thou they did sit up early and stood up in their cribs and managed to climb out very fast. My wife walked after 1 year. My first son started walking at 7 months and also surprised me by speaking multiple languages by his first year. Not just a word or two …full short sentences of what he wanted. His full time baby sitter was from taiwan an within his first year he spoke English and Taiwanese. He is 25 now and is truly exceptional. My other son who walked at 9 months is very average but is very eye hand coordinated and has a great deal of spacial acuity. I don’t have any explanations for you just observations. They are 25 and 21 now and doing great. Both turned out to have IQ’S in the 150’s which is really high. But that seems not to have amounted to much in turns of their high school and college grades overall but their logic skill does seem really exceptional overall. My only other note is that you need to secure things now if your child is walking that fast. My experience is that this early sign will indicate that he/she will do other things fast too that you will not expect. So lock the cabinets and suggest you expose the child to as much as you can or face a board child that will find other things surprise you with that you may not expect or like. Mine managed to find fascination with electrical outlets and managed to light the carpet on fire. This was before 1 yr old. After that experience I found teddy ruxpin and other learning exectonics to keep them busy. Good luck as one advanced skill seems to indicate other capabilities which you should encourage.

Comment on Do you think frequent trips to Y!A election section is stopping people from getting over the fact Obama won? by ??? ? Deande.

??? ? Deande. — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:38:00 +0000

lol i know.
they need a reality check.
haha!

Comment on How long would it take to travel through the mantle? by Chin

Chin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:47:47 +0000

2884 km is quite a long way, so I’m guessing you’d want to stop for a few meals along the way. Now depending on your tastes, this might mean stopping at MacDonalds, or at a posh restaurant, so you stop times will have to be accounted for. Also are you planning on travelling trough the core as well, cause if the earths core is anything like an apple core, there are some tough little bits in there, (you know the bits that sometimes get stuck in your teeth), and they may take a bit longer to get through. What will your mode of transport be? You might not get too far in your car, I’m sure the tyres won’t be able to cope with the heat. You are probably going to need a vehicle that can withstand a lot of heat - maybe something like the space shuttle - but be sure to avoid any pieces of foam when you are first starting out, as we all know the damge that foam can cause to heat shields. Anyway good luck with it, can’t wait to see the photos.

Comment on What is the best way to travel in European countries? by kate_quita

kate_quita — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:15:58 +0000

well i think the best way to travel is by plane ’cause it doesn’t take too long and it’s usually cheaper. depending on where you wanna go, a train can take hours and hours and some of them are not very confortable. and if you are into getting to know fun people you should stay in hostels. it’s a lot of fun and the cheapest option as well. and some of them are even better than cheap hotels. here are some websites you should check :

and for hostels :

Comment on How soon do babies walk after cruising? by Mandy

Mandy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:17:01 +0000

It is totally different for each child. They say that boys walk sooner than girls and girls talk sooner than boys. My daughter cruised as soon as she could crawl at 8 or 9 months but was to unsteady and unsure to walk on her own until 15 months! Who knows?

Comment on When in the cruising altitude in an airliner how many miles of land can you see? How far is the horizon? by #1 bossman

#1 bossman — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:57:48 +0000

this is a simple ‘line of sight’ problem that can be figured by finding the length of the longest leg of the triangle if the right angle is the altitude, the base is the ground and the longest leg is the sight distance to the horizon

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by Puma

Puma — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:30:57 +0000

High heels and stockings……..OH YEAH!!!!

Comment on How much does travel insurance cost for 3 months? by antonikkert

antonikkert — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:49:46 +0000

Last time I’ve purchased it from Travel Guard I paid $46 for one week. How much it will cost for 3 months? I am afraid it will cost a lot more.

Comment on How much does travel insurance cost for 3 months? by Tom

Tom — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:53:08 +0000

Try this site for a quick quote on travel medical insurance. TravelEx allows for pre-existing conditions. —>

Comment on How do you teach cats to eat out of their own food bowls? by RuneAmok

RuneAmok — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:24:16 +0000

Well, you don’t need to feed them different foods. Kitten food doesn’t contain any nutrients that adult food doesn’t, and vice versa.

“Kitten” food is little more than a marketing ploy by cat food mfrs. It makes you think it’s necessary to feed kittens “kitten” food - but it’s not. Kittens and adults need the same nutrients. Kittens need slighly more which can typically be accomplished by feeding them more. Which you should do because they require a ton more calories than adults.

If you feed them both a good quality canned food, both will thrive.

From my blog:
This site has provided some info:.

Energy Requirements for Kittens and Adult Cats
Age kcal/lb body wt
Kittens: 10 weeks 113
20 weeks 59
30 weeks 45
40 weeks 36
Adult Cats: Inactive 18
Active 20-30
Pregnant 45
Lactating* 56–145

So it appears that kittens need many more calories than adults. So why not just feed them more?

This site has another table showing the minimum protein allowances for cats v. kittens. It boils down to kittens needing 4% more protein than adults. There were other items in there, but it didn’t vary widely at all. Kittens need the same amount of fat. They need a little more calcium, phosphorous and magnesium.

So in essence, it appears that so long as the food is adequately high in protein, your kitten will get what it needs - regardless of marketing hype.

Comment on How do timeshares work? by tntsolid

tntsolid — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:11:20 +0000

Timeshare at its core is essentially a group of people sharing the cost of a vacation home.

The word “timeshare” has grown over the decades to include a wide variety of vacation products and plans. Also known as “vacation ownership” “holiday ownership” and “interval ownership” , its umbrella covers traditional deeded timeshare ownership, fractional ownership, private residence clubs, points clubs, and more. Some would even broaden the term further to include campground memberships and the ” condo hotel” concept, in which a condo is purchased outright but the owner is only allowed to use it for a specific periods of time and it is rented by a hotel management company for the remainder of the time.

Regardless of how loosely or rigidly you choose to define the term, the basic premise of timeshare is simple. You and a group of other people share the purchase cost of a vacation accommodation, in increments of one week (or more) per year of use, thus guaranteeing your ability to use that accommodation during the period of time you choose, either for life or for a specified number of years. Accommodations range from hotel rooms to condos, from cabins to luxury houses and castles, from yachts and cruise ships to RVs and houseboats.Owning timeshare in the traditional sense means a condominium/villa/house/hotel unit, etc. is subdivided into 52 separate units of time (52 weeks in 1 year), and usually sold to a maximum of 51 owners (leaving one week each year closed down for annual renovations and/or maintenance). Each owner would own 1/51 of the unit. Each share repesents one week of vacation. Each owner is entitled to ownership rights and privileges of the shares that they purchased.

This system makes vacation home ownership possible for many people who cannot afford a second home or who otherwise would not be able to enjoy such resort facilities. It is important to remember that purchasing timeshare should never be viewed as a financial investment with the expectation of gaining a profit in either reselling it or renting it to someone else. Timeshare is an investment in lifestyle, in future holidays, in family time together, and when viewed that way it can be a good investment indeed.

Comment on Meramec river near st louis missouri? What is there to do in this area besides float trips? by StL_Stadtroller

StL_Stadtroller — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:48:22 +0000

Huzzah Valley is probably your best bet for an “all inclusive” type place for floating and weekend family activity.

As an alternative to the tourist-trap and often extremely crowded Meremac Caverns, I suggest nearby Onandaga Cave state park. The tour of the main cavern is just as good, if not better than Meremac, and is in more of a “natural” state. Meremac has been “tarted up” for the tourists and in fact has several formations that were ripped out of Onandago and cemented into Meremac when they were both under private ownership.
The Sunday-morning ranger led lantern tour of Crystal Caverns is also excellent!
Camping there is also less crowded.

Comment on How do you teach cats to eat out of their own food bowls? by jackie

jackie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:21:27 +0000

Hi you can try feeding the cats in different rooms of the house. I know it’s hard when my kittnes were small their mother would eat their food and leave hers i would also mix them together but that’s how the mother got a little fat lol now that the kittens are over a year old they are all on the same food. So feed the kitten in one rom or your house and the older cat in the other room and try to make it a consistant time of day my cats al know they eat in the morning and at 4 or so in the afternoon. hope this helps!

Comment on How would I go about looking up destination weddings? by olga

olga — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:52:16 +0000

Me and my husband got married in Vegas. That was “just the two of us ceremony”, though I had a beautiful dress and the wedding itself was gorgeous. They took care of flowers too. We even had a small wedding cake and champain. We have a lot of wonderful pictures and a video. Visit lasvegasweddingatthegrove.com and you’ll see everything yourself.

Comment on Disney Timeshares - buy from Disney or in a secondary market? by The pickle machine

The pickle machine — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:47:34 +0000

Secondary market but honestly timeshares even Disney timeshares are not a good investment

Comment on What is the difference between owning timeshares and Global Resorts Network travel membership? by Home biz coach

Home biz coach — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:43:32 +0000

Hi ES,

Timeshares have been an unbelievable way to travel over the past 25 years but Timeshares are becoming a ‘thing of the past’. Timeshare companies and resorts have realized that Travelers need the following:

More flexibility
More Choices
Less upfront cost

So let me continue answering this question very factually:

Let me compare Global Resorts Network and Timeshares very objectively:

Traditional Timeshare

Price $3,500us +
Term 100 years
Home Resorts 1 traditionally
Maintenance Fees Yes - extra fees
Guest Weeks for friends No - guest weeks
Restrictions on Travel Yes
$298 Hot Weeks Extra through RCI
Online Booking Very complicated
Discounts on Air & Cruise Extra through RCI
Closing fees Yes - closing fees
Exchange fees Yes - exchange

Global Resorts Network

Price $2,995us
Term 100 years
Home Resorts 5,000+
Maintenance Fees No extra fees
Guest Weeks for friends Unlimited *
Restrictions on Travel No -Travel Anytime & Anywhere
$298 Hot Weeks Unlimited per year
Online Booking Yes - included
Discounts on Air & Cruise Yes - included
Closing fees No extra fees
Exchange fees No extra fees

Now…what if you could stay in the same 4 and 5 star resort, in the same 1,2 or a 3-bedroom condominium without the huge upfront cost or maintenance fees?

It is possible through a Global Resorts Network, a premium Vacation Club offering their members to join for one low upfront cost of $2,995!

Global Resorts Network offers over 6,000 home-based resorts to choose from with no exchange fees ever. There are no huge upfront costs, no point system to figure out and no maintenance fees ever!

You really can’t beat that…

If you want more information please visit

Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions

Eric LeRiche
Independent distributor
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Comment on How do I travel with my fish via airplane? by Deb S

Deb S — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:11:08 +0000

My suggestion would be to ship it to yourself. There are specialty shipping companies that can do this for you.

Good luck!

Comment on How much food and water do I need to supply my cat when I go away for 3 weeks? by pigwitch

pigwitch — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:18:04 +0000

You just cannot leave a kitten on it’s own for that length of time. It is very cruel and if you cannot look after your kitten then perhaps you should consider giving it to someone who can. Book the kitten into a cattery and educate yourself on cats. You can get books from libraries and shops. Inside them you will find information, you need to read this information. Then you will realise how dumb your question is.

Comment on Can you offer travel tips to an American couple traveling to Egypt? by khal20047

khal20047 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:17:41 +0000

Do not go to Egypt. Come to Syria. It is more beautiful and people are more friendly.

Comment on Should Obama save taxpayer money and cancel his trips to Denver and Phoenix? by e.G.dude the cool freshman

e.G.dude the cool freshman — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:06:58 +0000

Yep I think he should, but you should save more money by getting rid of your internet service, etc. We all know that’s not going to happen, and we know Obama isn’t going to cancel his trip. I think he’s trying to promote his stimulus package that won’t work.

Comment on What is the difference between owning timeshares and Global Resorts Network travel membership? by passivewebprofits

passivewebprofits — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:35:40 +0000

The biggest difference is having more options and saving more money.

Timeshares are a wonderful place to stay but the financial plan is not the best. Other than the large, often huge upfront cost, as well as the additional fees, your travel destination is generally the same and your travel is limited to the week(s) you purchased.

Global Resorts Network has an affordable one time membership purchase fee and you have an online catalogue with over 5,000 high end resorts to choose from.

Basically you can rent any given week, to any given resort within the Global Resorts registry, and pay less for that week than what a Timeshare owner pays in annual maintenance fees.

You can learn more about the comparison differences by going to.

You can learn more as well about the actual membership and registry of available resorts by registering for a no cost/obligation online demonstration by going to.

(Be sure to pick up your FREE $300 gas voucher for participating in the online demo)

Comment on cheap rhode island vacation homes? ? ? by albeechum

albeechum — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:34:01 +0000

I am not to sure of the area however go to
there are several houses for rent for 750-5000 a week..
these are rentals by owner and prices may be negotiable, depending on location and if it has not been rented a whole lot…
good luck

Comment on Can you offer travel tips to an American couple traveling to Egypt? by Never

Never — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:24:41 +0000

yeah check out this site..was very helpful for me…

hopes this help.

Comment on What are some tips for introverts to make it through group trips and vacations? by occluderx

occluderx — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:46:58 +0000

Do what most introverts do overcompensate and be nice.

Can make you a better salesperson in the long run.

Comment on How long would it take to travel through the mantle? by llamaman with super sniper rifle

llamaman with super sniper rifle — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:19:42 +0000

If u were going 2884kmph than it would take 1 hour or around that it would take long than an hour because density is greater than most liquid.

Comment on How could traveling the speed of light lead us to time travel? by michaell

michaell — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:08:51 +0000

Space-Time, Entropy, and the Arrow of Time
In 1905, Albert Einstein proposed a theory that unified mass, energy, motion through space, the relativity of time, and formed a new mathematical concept called spacetime. All objects in the universe move through spacial dimensions while time passes, but the rate at which time passes is relative to the velocity that you are traveling. We humans experience three dimensions on a daily basis (our frame of reference), and within our frame of reference, time “flows” at a rate of 1 second per second. Observers from a different frame of reference will see our frame moving faster or slower than theirs, but they will still measure time in their frame at 1 second per second.

Some physicists have hypothesized that the reason time “flows” is because of a property of matter called entropy defined in the Second Law of Thermodynamics. Entropy is the measurement of how energy will disperse in a given system, such that energy will always move from a higher state to a lower equilibrium state. It is proposed that the entire universe is “unwinding” from its initial high energy state (the “Big Bang”) creating the dimension of “time” as the universe expands.

In physics, the mathematics behind the known laws of space-time are symmetric; in other words, the formulas are the same for an object moving forward in the time as an object moving backwards in time. Knowing an object’s current position and velocity lets you determine where an object was (backwards in time) and where an object is going (forwards in time).

However, we humans do not perceive time flowing in both directions. For us, the arrow of time points “forward”. We have a memory of where we have been, but no perception of what we are going to do; we can only perceive the probability of events that will occur as derived from our current conditions.

Cause and Effect
In the direction of forward flowing time, an action (cause) will have a predictable outcome (effect) according to the laws of physics, where the cause always precedes effect.

Paradox
If alteration of a sequence of events (via time travel) were to occur where an effect no longer had a cause, the situation would result in a paradox. Perhaps the most common thought experiment is the grandfather paradox, where a time traveler goes back in time and inadvertently causes the death of his own grandfather (effect) before his father’s conception. If his father were never born, then the traveler himself would never be born, and thus he could never go back in time, and thus never cause the death of his grandparent. If the grandfather is not dead, then he has a child, who has a child who becomes the time travele

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by southwest

southwest — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:06:28 +0000

yahoo travel…flights
expedia.com
expedia.ca
southwest
northwest
airtran
travelocity
delta
usairways
roomsaver.com

Comment on Any tips for a great holiday destination in Turkey? by val f1 nutter

val f1 nutter — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:33:36 +0000

Kus Adasi is nice, especially the old part. There are a few beaches, some more crowded than others and the cruise ships come in from America and other places, but you can still find quiet places. there is a vibrant nightlife in the old part with loads of open air pubs. I had a brilliant time when i was there

Comment on Any tips for a great holiday destination in Turkey? by Redcandy

Redcandy — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:24:20 +0000

Are you sure you want to go to Turkey at this time of year? The south of Turkey, including cities such as Antalya, Bodrum, and Fethiye won’t be great for swimming at this time of year. It’s pretty cold there and also rainy. You can even check weather.com if you don’t believe me:
I think that if you really wanted to go, you might want to see the North or maybe the center of Turkey where there’s more to do when the weather gets chilly outside. Cities such as Istanbul or maybe Izmir perhaps? I would advise you that if you are more of the summer gal who loves swimming, etc, then I’d just wait until the late spring/summer to go…if you’re more of a winter bunny, then by all means go at this time of year. Heck, maybe you can go to some ski slopes in Saklikent? It all depends on what you want other than night clubs.

Comment on What purpose is served by those loud, buzzy, obnoxious exhausts put on 4-banger jap cars cruising around? by luke v

luke v — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:13:54 +0000

they are there to give the police something to do. and provide amusement to people like me i like to see a car making a huge racket and not really going any faster it gives me a chuckle to know that they actually paid money to make it sound like that. same goes for big trucks with dual exhaust even better if its a diesel and has dual smoke stacks behind the cab i teer up a bit when i see one of those especially if it is belching black smoke. Harleys are particularly annoying in my view. i saw an ad for one once pro porting a new heavier crankshaft. what some people will do to have others look at them i dont get it i like to go unnoticed myself.

Comment on Florida Vacation Homes? by MomSezNo

MomSezNo — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:57:43 +0000

You could check HomeAway.com - they list condos/apts/homes for rent.

Comment on Vacation homes for rent in WI/MI? by Sweet_Di

Sweet_Di — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:43:38 +0000

here i hope this helps I live in michigan
Northern Michigan, Lake Leelanau Vacation Rentals Lake Leelanau is beautiful

Comment on How many others think Craig was set up by a gay liberal cop cruising the bathrooms? by Hugh N. Kry

Hugh N. Kry — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:29:44 +0000

Lol.

Clearly the gay cops fault? He tied a string to Craig’s foot and made him slide it under the partition and ask “Want a good time?”

Lol.

Go mow the lawn like you’re supposed to be doing.

Comment on I can travel standby anywhere for free. How can I make money with this ability? by Mxsmanic

Mxsmanic — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:09:43 +0000

I think that if you read the fine print in whatever agreement gives you standby flight privilege, you’ll find serious limitations on how and for what purpose you can use that privilege.

Additionally, there are zillions of other legal ramifications that you’d have to be aware of—being able to fly for free is in fact almost insignificant compared to these other considerations, if you want to do things legally.

Comment on How do you teach cats to eat out of their own food bowls? by jamievoetsch

jamievoetsch — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:05:31 +0000

I feel you. I have 5 cats and 2 are too aggressive and pushy at dinnertime, so they are all fed in different rooms. Let me know if you figure out a secret

Comment on How do timeshares work? by murigenii

murigenii — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:55:52 +0000

Depends on the time share. I wouldn’t buy into one where it’s the same unit/building/resort for the same one or two weeks a year. We bought into Trendwest now WorldMark and we really like it. Yes there are draw backs. If you don’t use it enough it’s not worth the cost. If you do use it then it is. Do your homework before you decide to buy.

Comment on If church is against gambling why do they run bingo socials and casino trips? by lotus

lotus — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:27:00 +0000

That’s just the catholics and they’re just effed up with their doctrine anyway. but bingo (at least the way they play) isn’t gambling. Also, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with having a vice. everyone needs one and even coffee’s a vice. it’s about not being wise with your money that makes gambling a no-no for christians

Comment on I can travel standby anywhere for free. How can I make money with this ability? by Mr. T's Pretty Cuzzin

Mr. T's Pretty Cuzzin — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:52:58 +0000

You can’t. There was a time when a very minute number of passengers could standby–as a pre-approved courier–on a few select and rare international flights for very low prices, but since 9-11, those days are gone….

Baggage allowances are so low, and excess baggage fees so high, that couriering your own goods seems like a difficult way to make some cash–unless you’re importing something like rare feathers, for example.

Keep in mind that if your travel is for work, and you actually perform work in another country, you might well be liable for tax on income earned there–further complicating the idea.

Have you considered going with older people who might need some assistance while travelling? Just an idea.

Comment on Disney Timeshares - buy from Disney or in a secondary market? by darrius1st

darrius1st — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:44:02 +0000

If you want to by a Disney Timeshare than you should go on a secondary market like timeshares only.

Comment on How many others think Craig was set up by a gay liberal cop cruising the bathrooms? by Niels Klim

Niels Klim — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:03:35 +0000

Yeh, right.

Sheesh!

I’m confused by your last line of drivel, you say you like to fist f___ Craig? Or is it cops?

Comment on Do you think cruising on a motorcycle is a colossal waste of time? by csburridge

csburridge — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:18:40 +0000

If I’m out riding around, I can’t be in the shop building a scary, terrible, horrible something to Take Over The World with.
So you see riding keeps my mind on the road, not the world.
Ride Safe and

Utah Surrender!!! Now!

Comment on Is travel in Ecuador more dangerous for gringoes than other latin american countries? by trishy-trish

trishy-trish — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:06:33 +0000

I’ve been to Ecuador twice and traveled there extensively. If you travel smart and are aware of your surroundings, I don’t believe it is dangerous. Of course, you have to be aware, especially of pick pocketers (and in Quito many young street children are the worst) so just make sure you keep your money and valuables close to you.

I heard a few stories of people being held up, but all of those people were carrying too much (one for instance had 4 cell phone and 2 cameras). Someone mentioned blending in and not wearing anything too flashy, that is good advice. In the time I spent there (over 2 months) I did hear of one story that occurred on the Columbian-Ecuador border, where rebels boarded a bus and robbed the riders. This is not meant to scare you from traveling Ecuador, as all of my experiences were WONDERFUL! I just wanted to give you all of the info I had.

Some things that would make your travels safer and easier:

Be able to speak some Spanish
Do not walk alone at night
Travel by taxis at night (especially in the cities)
Keep your valuables secure, but do not carry more than what is necessary
Walk around with your head up and confidently

Most of all, enjoy the beautiful place that is Ecuador, there are so many beautiful things to see and experience and Ecuadorians are such wonderful people.

Comment on Is wearing a full face helmet on a cruising bike really, really lame? by XYZ

XYZ — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:05:19 +0000

I am very glad to hear the opinions stated here. As a person that is coming from a long racing career into the cruiser world I too felt that I was somehow “breaking the rules” buy wearing a full face on my Harley. While I am not the kind of person to give a good sh*t what anyone else thinks, I do still feel a bit odd when I do a group ride and I’m the only rider out of a couple hundred wearing a full face. Although the cruiser riders here are supportive of wearing one you have to admit we are definitely a minority. Still trying to figure that one out.

Comment on Any tips for a great holiday destination in Turkey? by Me

Me — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:53:01 +0000

NOWHERE. There are uncivilized. They live like the monkeys. Go to another place. When I went there, I went back to my country. Go to Italy, or Greece. Trust me.

Comment on What is the typical speed of a passanger jet when it is at cruising altitude? by fla_dan

fla_dan — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:55:00 +0000

400-650 mph

Comment on What is the cheapest way to travel around Japan? by Beejee

Beejee — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:31:28 +0000

Bullet trains for distant travel ought to be inexpensive - Google that mode.

Mopeds in the cities, or bikes.

Heaven forbid you should need ’shanks mare’, especially if you will be against the clock. Excuse me…meaning ‘pressed for time’.

(Does Japan have hostels? Check it out.)

Comment on Should I buy a traveling journal? Or should I write in my personal journal about my trips? by ?Berry?

?Berry? — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:01:17 +0000

Whatever suits you best.

Comment on I am cruising this winter, and 2 ships are sailing the exact same itinerary. Which ship should I take? by Twilight forever <3

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:16:14 +0000

I personally wouldnt know because I dont cruise with carnival.
I have heard that it is dirty and the service is bad.
I only go on royal caribbean cruises.
and my aunts and uncles have cruise with both royal caribbean and carnival and they prefer royal caribbean 10000 times better.
and i dont know which ships those are so I couldnt decide. I am pretty sure they have a movie screen though because i have seen them from my ships.
good luck
and have funnn !

Comment on What kind of milage would a plane get I imagine, as in a car, take offs suck but what about cruising speeds?tx by ih8robots

ih8robots — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:10:39 +0000

Good question. I actually do convert my fuel burn into miles per gallon…its not hard.

Take your Groundspeed from your GPS and divide it by the gallons per hour you are burning. If your fuel flow is in pounds per hour take that first and divide it by 6.7 for jet fuel or 8 for Avgas.

For me: 300 knots GS divided by 500 pounds per hour (75 gallons per hour) total gives me 4 nautical miles per gallon. A nauical mile is 15 percent more than a statute (car mile) so it comes out to 4.6 miles per gallon in your sense.

For my first hour which includes the climb I will usually burn 670 pounds, or 100 gallons. This of course makes your overall fuel burn not as good since my first hour I am going slower and burning more fuel. I may only get 2.5 miles per gallon the first hour.

I fly a twin turboprop with two 715hp engines that can carry 10 passengers. I can get this at 27,000 feet at cruise on a cold day or about 4.3mpg on a hot day. 46 seat miles per gallon (ref. below)

To get seat efficiency take the miles per gallon and multiply it by the number of seats. For example 4.6 miles per gallon and carrying 10 seats gives you 46 seat miles per gallon. Essentially 46 miles per gallon for each passenger IF the plane is full. (Think about that driving by yourself in your Excursion.)

I flew Cirrus(es).. a single engine piston and would do 180 knots at about 18 gallons per hour which gave it 10 nautical or 11.5 statute miles per gallon on a good day and could hold 4 passengers. 46 seat miles per gallon as well.
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Comment on Can I use a 1031 tax deferred exchange if all the units in my condo complex were bought out by timeshares? by JDW

JDW — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:09:35 +0000

I don’t think using it as a primary residence is a requirement for a 1031 exchange

Comment on Meramec river near st louis missouri? What is there to do in this area besides float trips? by Mamita

Mamita — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:39:25 +0000

Van Buren is also a great place to go. The landing is a restaurant located right on the river that is also a Hotel it’s a very popular place to visit. The Jolly Cone is an outdoor summertime restaurant that many people enjoy. You can also go visit the spring which is beautiful. It is on the current river and there are several camp ground right in that area. In Van Buren you can also drive up to Sky Line Dr. which has an amazing view and if I remember right there is a spa there as well. There are many canoe and tubing places located in town. Lesterville on the Black River is popular as well. Eminence, MO you can go on Jack’s Fork and is also popular for horse back riding. But if you plan on floating it gets shallow in some places so it probably wouldn’t be good unless you plan on taking a canoe. Hopefully, I’ve helped you. Good luck and enjoy.

Comment on When clicking around travel websites, which sections do you find the most helpful? by princessmeltdown

princessmeltdown — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:27:46 +0000

Route maps are important to me (and I’m in the travel industry, by the way).

In addition, I have a family member whose vision is not great. Therefore the text size and color combinations make a huge difference. And when you remember that those in the older age brackets also have a significant number of disposable dollars, it might make sense to make your website easier for them to read. Perhaps a panel in one corner that allows the user to modify the text (like on the Rush Limbaugh website).

Also, when I was a trainer I remember reading about color combinations and their readability. White letters on a dark blue background are easiest on the eyes. Red letters are very hard to read in some combinations.

Thanks for soliciting this info!

Comment on What are some food ides for a puppy who has very small teeth and has trouble chewing? by Chelsie

Chelsie — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:03:28 +0000

there’s puppy food that’s designed to be soft for your puppy,
and its much easier for them to chew.
try getting that [:

otherwise, you can put just a little bit of water (enough to make it moist and squishy) and add bread chunks to it.

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by Ol' dirty Vagabon

Ol' dirty Vagabon — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:17:43 +0000

that’s a derogatory question. what difference would it make it if you met some you liked and they were a femenist. that’s like talking on the phone with someone…you like them….you meet them in person and find out that they’re black…and now you don’t like them anymore. do you not like blacks?

Comment on air compressor motor trips after start up? by paul h

paul h — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:11:33 +0000

Run cap is bad….see if it’s leaking or shows signs of bulging.

Comment on How do you train a counter cruising dog? by Launi

Launi — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:33:32 +0000

My Pit counter surfs. When she does, I shake my coin can. She hates it. Counter surfing has subsided considerably.

Comment on Since food is becoming so expensive, will more Americans start vegetable gardening and canning their own food? by Emerald Knight

Emerald Knight — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:13:03 +0000

I think it’s better to do that anyways. The FDA is so messed up anyways, most of the food you buy and eat (especially fruits and vegetables) have pesticides, chemicals, and other harmful pathogens that dwell within the produce. And of course, it’s cheaper. Only downside is, if your crop or garden spoils, you got to have a backup plan or frozen food from last year.

Comment on Which is best for long term canal cruising in England, a narrow boat or a cabin cruiser? by fogtender

fogtender — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:31:05 +0000

Long term a wider boat is more comfortable and more maneuverable, but in narrow areas of the canals, a narrow boat is going to be preferred for passing and getting though “Tight” spots.

Since the speed is “Slow” one with a small engine will be all that you would need. Five to ten horse power will push you along at four to eight miles an hour, which is more than likely faster than most of the speed limits. And a four stoke engine gets a lot better “Mileage” than the older two stroke versions.

The narrow vessel is going to use less fuel because the hull doesn’t push aside as much water as a wider boat.

Good luck and have fun.

Comment on Did anyone else get scammed by Westgate Resorts timeshares? by tntsolid

tntsolid — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:55:57 +0000

This is not new in the timeshare industry. The sales person is allowed to misrepresent the facts and lead you right to a scam. There are a lot of owners in the same situation as you are. Good luck!

Comment on What is the cruising speed of an airliner at 30,000 feet? by 4u2c

4u2c — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:31:25 +0000

approx 500mph

Comment on What are some tips for introverts to make it through group trips and vacations? by jellybean

jellybean — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:23:12 +0000

take your MP3 player and amile a lot.

Comment on Should I buy a traveling journal? Or should I write in my personal journal about my trips? by Guinevere

Guinevere — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:00:06 +0000

Any one of these will be ok.
I also buy a post-card of the local scenery and write down everything i saw, did ,the date,the time i did these things, what the weather was like that day, temperatures, the people i met, what i ate, drank, how much it cost. etc
when you get home you have all these ‘diary’ type postcards, of the villages and towns that you visited
They are great to look at in later years

Comment on How Many School Trips Have You Went On This Year? by Neo

Neo — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:15:11 +0000

I think about 4, Its maybe gonna be 5 if my mom lets me go on that overnight trip.

Comment on What is the difference between owning timeshares and Global Resorts Network travel membership? by zampa_cotj

zampa_cotj — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:08:04 +0000

Well taking a quick look at GRN it looks like you pay X dollars either yearly or a one time and you get points or days to use where ever that GRN has connection ( looks like world wide) most people use this type of option as they can vacation in a different place every year etc, HOWEVER where you get to stay and when is NEVER a guarentee.

Ownership is advantageous as you “buy” a week or 2 and if they are “fixed” you get those same weeks every year and generally the same unit (this will depend on where you purchase) but the downside is you stay at the same place year in and year out .

Id say head on over to redweek.com and poke around there or even TUG.com (sites dedicated to timeshare information, not bound to any timeshare resort or company)

Comment on Anyone own a central florida vacation home? by Jesus thinks I am cool! I am His

Jesus thinks I am cool! I am His — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:55:07 +0000

If you know anyone else needing a beautiful place to stay in the Orlando area (besides you :-]), please let Derek and his wife Heidi Jo Levendusky know via these websites (The first one is probably the main important one) :

Quote from Heidi Jo Levendusky:

“We have been turning an investment property into a vacation home. We needed to furnish it, so I put my Trading Spaces hat on and planned and purchased the décor in three days. We had many people help out by giving us different things for the house, and the Lord helped me SOOO much to put it all together. Let me know what you think of my decorating skills! (lol)”

Comment on What is the best dog food to feed my baby male Yorkie? by Mr. 818

Mr. 818 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:52:39 +0000

chicken head and pig feet…

Comment on How soon do babies walk after cruising? by Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:30:11 +0000

My 9 month old daughter is doing the same thing … my oldest started walking around 11 months … it’s so much fun watching them explore, but boy do you ever have watch them!

One thing I learnt with two children is that you can never compare. They are each their own unique persons and will do things when they’re good and ready and not a moment before!

Comment on How can I find companions to travel abroad with? by k-fed-fan

k-fed-fan — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:04:28 +0000

Maybe flossing or a hiding a mint leaf in your cheek will do the trick. Bueno Suerte (I speak Spanish) !

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by bon ami

bon ami — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:41:11 +0000

note the posturing of her middle fingers right after you open your mouth…

Comment on Should Obama save taxpayer money and cancel his trips to Denver and Phoenix? by crusader

crusader — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:28:29 +0000

probably wants to get away from michelle

Comment on What are the most sought after places for people buying and trading timeshares? by justmedrt

justmedrt — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:13:48 +0000

some place warm………….

Comment on How can I stop a food aggression in my kittens? by kittycatmomma

kittycatmomma — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:57:02 +0000

are your kittens cats that were born outside. it is only natural for a kitten born out in the outside world to be aggressive like that. i
think they will learn from the ohter cats.. cats that have been born outside have the wild instint of the mother and are basically food to them if mother had to look for food all the time. they naturally are the same way. they will get over it sooner or later. when i cook before i cook so that they leave me alone if i drop something. i give them a treat .. and give it to the kittens first my cats dont do that either but the the kittens i have taken in from the outside do that. as soon as the realize that the food will be there all the time they will become less and less agressive and stop growling. the are what my husband calls them garbage cats. which in other words just have the instint born into them that they have to look for food all the time.. just keep bowls full and water full. the will in time get over it

Comment on How long does it take a commercial jet to reach a cruising altitude of 40,000 feet? by N8UR

N8UR — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:47:00 +0000

10-15 minutes, the seatbelt sign turns off at or above 10000 ft, because below 10000 ft is considered the critical stage of flight when accidents may occur.

Comment on Why would a married man go to trips with another married woman? by Michelle W

Michelle W — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:43:58 +0000

he doesn’t want you to leave so will deny this happened to the bitter end. i have guy friends that have said they will deny until they die. but your heart and head will know the truth. i think them lieing helps them deal with what an @ $ $ they are.

Comment on What kind of food taken does make the cheek grow with extra skin and flesh? by P?nny Proud

P?nny Proud — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:40:20 +0000

Perhaps facial exercises would help? You may have to lose weight all over to get some of the fat off your face. I’ve also heard that natural sea salt helps reduce a double chin, so it might help for that particular area.

Hope this helps! Good Luck!!!

Comment on How would I go about looking up destination weddings? by need_some_answers

need_some_answers — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:29:06 +0000

I got married in Las Vegas. Me and my then fiance(now husband) just flew up there, just the 2 of us. We just had a civil ceremony (we were frugal that’s the cheapest wedding) and they provide you with a witness if you don’t have one or you can ask another couple thats getting married after you to witness your wedding. After the civil ceremony, we headed to a casino where we ate at a buffet (we called it our private wedding reception LOL). That’s about it. We had a great time! Our “wedding” was paid off within a month.

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by Shivs

Shivs — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:30:31 +0000

Yes, they are the hottest chicks around because they dress to please themselves and have style, not wear what every other dumb broad is wearing. lol

Comment on Why do airplanes not travel in a straight line? by hsupilot08

hsupilot08 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:25:47 +0000

I hate people that answer questions that don’t know what the heck they’re talking about. DenimGuy5 is an idiot and shouldn’t be answering aviation questions. To clean up his mess of airplanes running into each other if two airplanes took off from different airports and flew directly at each other they wouldn’t collide. First specific altitudes are to be flown for the direction of flight you are traveling. Basically if you are flying easterly you are to fly at odd thousands and westerly you are to fly at even thousands. For example if my heading is exactly 090 (east), I’m supposed to fly at an odd thousand such as 7,000 feet or FL330 (33,000 feet). This would be for IFR traffic which in addition to that each aircraft would be assigned an altitude to fly at which sometimes doesn’t go along with the rule I just mentioned. If you are flying VFR you are to take the same rule but at 500 feet to the altitude you wish to fly at.

The answer to the question asked has already been answered by most everybody. When we look at a map we see a 2-dimensional representation of a 3-D globe. When you see the flight track of an airplane that is actually flying direct from one airport to another and it looks curved it’s because he’s following the natural curvature of the earth. If you were to warp that map into the shape of the globe it would in fact turn in to what looks like a strait line from A to B.

Comment on I am looking for timeshares on Ebay that are being resold at discounted prices. Are these to good to be true? by tntsolid

tntsolid — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:35:21 +0000

They are real, the resale value is terrible.
People who think that the maintenance fee is more expensive than paying for a hotel usually spends less than $100 dlls a night for a hotel room. A Marriott 2 Bed timeshares maintenance fee is around $600dlls that’s less than 100 dlls a night, do your numbers but don’t compare a 2 bed condo with a hotel room.

(by the way Marriott’s accommodations are over $300dlls a night)

Comment on Which is best for long term canal cruising in England, a narrow boat or a cabin cruiser? by yidoeno

yidoeno — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:02:22 +0000

Cabin is more comfortable and manuverable if you have experience. Fuel consumption can and will vary from boat to boat. It will depend on H.P rating,gear ratio, transom depth etc. Try a few out and see what you are comfortable with. Do your research and it will help. In the end the more you investigate the better.

Comment on How do you get a free upgrade when cruising? Should I book through Orbit’s or the cruise line? by cruiseprofessor1

cruiseprofessor1 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:11:30 +0000

First off, I have my own thoughts on upgrades. Most of the time, to me as a professional, upgrades are a marketing scheme.

Going from an inside to an inside or oceanview to an oceanview to me is not really an upgrade. Sure it is a higher category and would normally be a little more cost if booked into that category, but it really is just a different deck, It’s still the same “type” cabin. Now going from an inside to oceanview or oceanview to balcony would be a true “upgrade” in my opinion.

So to answer your question, there is no way to guarantee an upgrade and any agent who tells you that is simply lying (unless they are paying for it for you). The cruise lines offer it to fill cabins and when the promotions say 2 cat upgrade, it’s simply that they are not gettiing people to book into the category they are moving you to so it is marketing. It’s like car dealors offering $1000 cash back. Are they really giving you cash back or do they have it built into the price already?

Another way people get upgraded is again due to marketing. Lets say they have cabins available on the ship and using a 1-10 scale (1 lowest), they have cabins in category 4 available. Cat 4 is a higher cost than cat 1,2, or 3. they would rather be able to advertise the lower price but they first have to move people out of the lower cat so they actually have it available to sell.

Booking a “guarantee” basis can also get you an upgrade (their idea of one anyway for the same reason above). On a gty, you are getting what you pay for or better. Using Carnival for example, booking a cat OV (oceanview gty) means a minimum of a 6A which is the lowest cat oceanview. Normally the OV costs a little less than the 6A so you do save money on the price of the cruise You get assigned a cabin at a future date when they see which ones they can not sell for the higher price.

But they might move you to a 6B (one deck higher) to free up the 6A to sell later on. Past passengers usually get priority in the “pecking order” of who gets upgraded and also those who booked earliest.

Lastly, booking with a cruise line direct will not help you get upgraded any more than booking with a cruise specialist or reputable agency. In fact, having an agent working for you, might improve your chances just a little. Cruise lines do like to take care of the customers of National Accounts since we give them so much business. It’s still not a guarantee you will get upgraded but it doesn’t hurt your chances either. An having one person to work with throughout the process (before, during and after booking) is a big advantage for the consumer. You will never have that with Orbitz or any online company as they are really just order takers, they do not have the expertise or incentive to worry about you after you book. A cruise specialist is looking for repeat and referral business from you and becomes more involved to assure you choose the right cruise and get the best value for your money. they are your advocate and really do work for you.

This was a great question and I thank you. I look for questions from clients to put on my BLOG and will use this one. I will be posting my answer here today.

Al R

Comment on Can you offer travel tips to an American couple traveling to Egypt? by Made of Honor

Made of Honor — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:37:42 +0000

Don’t wear clothes above your knees or elbows! Stay away from teen age boys! Good luck!

Comment on What is the best way to travel in European countries? by thor_gare

thor_gare — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:15:12 +0000

Well u can travel within europe by either flights or rails.If u plan to travel to UK to Paris,France u can take the Eurostar.As for inter-railing between countries u can try eurorail.U can check fares & routes from the sites below.Also u have the option of flying with budget flights which i wud list for u below as well.But 1st u need to google wot countries that u wud wanna explore & visit 1st.Also it all depends on how many days u have to explore it one by one,unless u have least 3months ( minimum ) , i doubt u can explore all the countries in a month or 2.Even if u cud, u wud barely scratch the surface.Anyways google up wot countries 1st.U can always head to Prague,Czech Republic.Beautiful city,Amazing Catheral…lovely ppl .Or try Paris, The famous Louvre Museum,Notre Dame,Eiffel Tower..etc..so much to do and see in Europe.Its all about u and wot u want to do.So take some time off and check everythin up.Once u got the countries u wanna head to figured up,book hotel/hostels,means of transportand etc…Good Luck!

Comment on Where to advertise (for free) my vacation home? by imisidro

imisidro — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:13:58 +0000

Post a link to your site for free where it is allowed (always read the Terms of Use). Examples are:

Craigslist
Google Base
Classifieds for Free…
Text Link Exchange
Recycler.com
Yahoo Classifieds
US Free Ads
Kijiji
Local.com

Comment on How much food do you need to give to a retired racing greyhound? by Pasquale Y

Pasquale Y — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:10:32 +0000

denise, I haven’t had any problems with my greyhound.

Comment on I am cruising this winter, and 2 ships are sailing the exact same itinerary. Which ship should I take? by palmyrafan

palmyrafan — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:04:17 +0000

Check out Cruise Critic and read the reviews for each ship. It’s free and easy to do and there you will get a good idea of which ship works best for you.

Just remember to read the reviews with a grain of salt. Not everyone will always be satisfied with their cruise.

Comment on When cruising for chicks is there a way to spot feminists,any identifying marks or symbols? by Rio Madeira

Rio Madeira — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:44:30 +0000

You might want to check for the contemptuous expression that appears when feminists hear a question like that.

Comment on Meramec river near st louis missouri? What is there to do in this area besides float trips? by Mary L

Mary L — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:33:12 +0000

You may want to see Meramac Caverns, which is a privately owned cave you can tour. There is also a campground there. Please note, the river can be dangerous and several people drown there every year. It appears shallow and calm, but is not. It is not clear, either. So — make the cave a side trip, or go to Onandoga Cave instead. Onandoga Cave is much less commercial and is awesome, and is a state park you can check out in the web site for state parks listed in the next paragraph.

Thus, I’m going to suggest that with a family you consider camping on the Black River in Lesterville, Missouri. The Black River is clear, shallow, rock-bottomed (you wear old tennis shoes), and lots of fun! And it is MUCH safer! You can tube, canoe, swim, etc. Wilderness Lodge has a campground, I think, and the web site for the lodge is. You might want to just stay at the lodge itself, which has cabins that are rustic, clean, and comfortable, and there is wonderful food in the lodge — breakfast and dinner are included in the price. Nearby are Elephant Rocks State Park and Johnson Shutins State Park, both of which are on the internet at.

By the way, there is another lodge on the river at Lesterville, called the Black River Lodge. I have never stayed there, but lots of people seem to love it.

Comment on air compressor motor trips after start up? by kimberly b

kimberly b — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:22:07 +0000

the second stage is bad

Comment on How to travel from Brazil to south Argentina ? by Cosmetologist07

Cosmetologist07 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:52:18 +0000

I have traveled from Buenos Aires to ushuaia in a car and it took me 3 days. Depending on where in Brazil you are, I would calculate about 1 day/800 km or, if you want to drive really fast 1 day/1000 km. Good luck!

Comment on Do you think frequent trips to Y!A election section is stopping people from getting over the fact Obama won? by SAVE OUR FARMS

SAVE OUR FARMS — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:51:07 +0000

They may get it if we all keep repeating it over and over -
PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA rules!