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Air NZ profit jumps on lower fuel hedging losses - Boston Globe

WELLINGTON, New Zealand— Air New Zealand's annual profit jumped almost fourfold despite subdued demand for air travel as the carrier posted smaller losses on fuel hedging contracts and cut costs. Net profit ...

Air Fares Up, Hotel Rates Down as Business Travel Recovers - Travel Agent

Overall airfares have increased substantially in the first half of 2010, climbing steadily towards pre-recession levels as of June 2010, American Express Business Travel ’s (AEBT) North America Business Travel Monitor ...

Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton Aboard Air Force One en route ... - Whitehouse.gov (press release)

MR. BURTON: Okay. Welcome onboard Air Force One. You all saw Secretary Locke is joining us today. At his remarks at a small business in Seattle, the President will discuss the fact that the Senate is going to take on the ...

Air China says first-half profit up 60 percent as travel, cargo recover from global ... - Chicago Tribune

BEIJING (AP) — Air China Ltd., one of China's three major state-owned airlines, said Thursday its first-half profit rose 60 percent over a year earlier as passenger travel and cargo recovered from the global ...

UPDATE 1-US airlines see recovery in business travel demand - Reuters

CHICAGO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. airline industry is seeing consistent signs of recovery that point to improved outlooks in 2010, executives at several top carriers said on Wednesday. Speaking on webcasts ...

Air China says first-half profit up 60 percent - Forbes

BEIJING -- Air China Ltd., one of China's three major state-owned airlines, said Thursday its first-half profit rose 60 percent over a year earlier as passenger travel and cargo recovered from the global ...

Air New Zealand profit jumps on lower fuel hedging losses - USA Today

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Air New Zealand 's annual profit jumped almost fourfold despite subdued demand for air travel as the carrier posted smaller losses on fuel hedging contracts and cut costs. Net ...

You'll pay more for Labor Day travel - Chicago Sun-Times

• Airfares will be 9 percent higher than last Labor Day weekend. The lowest round-trip fares will climb to $179 for the top 40 U.S. air routes, AAA said. • Hotel rates for AAA Three Diamond lodgings will rise 6 ...

Open Question: Is it justifiable to raise the so-called “salary” of M.P.’s of Indian Parliament by more than fourfold?

As it is, politics in India has become the most lucrative career with the prospect of becoming millionaires overnight, especially for criminal-minded persons, since it does not require any academic or professional qualification, nor is there any need to go through any tough selection procedure to secure a job. Consequently, increasing number of youth, especially from rural areas and drop-outs, are getting attracted to politics which will result in birth of more regional parties, further division of States, more demands for autonomy and secession in days to come. Now this recent ambitious demand of the MP’s to increase their honorarium (why call it salary?) to fivefold (Rs.80,000/-) of the existing Rs. 16,000/- and their unbecoming and ugly behavior in the House has come as a big shock to the entire nation. Do these guys (except the decent few) even deserve at all to enter the Temple of Indian Democracy? These guys compare themselves with their counterparts in the USA where per capita income is $ 33,070.30, 75 times more than India’s $ . 441.56. The other day these guys humiliated the PM for his so-called indifference to the plight of the common man. Are they now showing their “deep concern” for the common man by demanding high honorarium for themselves? Why do they forget these huge “perks” enjoyed by them:- Constituency Allowance: Rs 2,40,000 per annum (For staying at home?) Daily Allowance (To attend Parliament in session): Rs 1,000 (Are they elected for staying at home?) Gadgets: Laptop Benefits: House, Air travel (Business Class), Train travel (First Class A/C), Telephones (All free calls), Free Medical facilities, Free Petrol for Cars at Delhi and in Constituency, Interest free loans for cars Fund at disposal (Constitution Development): Rs 2,00,00,000 per annum (How is it really utilized?!!!) The willingness of the Central Cabinet to enhance their honorarium by threefold in one stroke and then to fourfold in the next stroke proves that all of them there are worried about their own chairs and comforts and not about the country. Is there no way to stop exploitation of the poor general masses for empire-building by the politicians?PS: Kindly read against "Fund at disposal " (Constituency Development) in stead of Constitution... more

Open Question: Temporary Internet Air Cards for Canada?

We will be traveling for 3 months next year in Canada (Motorhome). I already know that our phone service will not work there (Boost). We will need some internet to keep tabs on business. Is there an air card that you can use for 3 months that will work in Alberta and BC ? Or can we buy an air card and just subscribe for 3 months? Or some kind of pay as you go air card? Thanks in advance for your help, Janet more

Resolved Question: Is its fair that Cabinet approves bill to hike MPs' salary? Why?

Hours after the Cabinet cleared a proposal for raising the basic salary of MPs from Rs.16,000 to Rs. 50,000, several opposition members raised the issue in the Lok Sabha in the Question Hour, saying the hike was inadequate. And, here are some more less-known facts about the Indian lawmaker: On paper, the salary of an MP in India is Rs 144,000 per year (about $3,200), which works out to just Rs 12,000 (about $266) per month. But it is meagre only if you don't consider the numerous allowances and freebies an MP is entitled to. Here is a look at the allowances and perks that every MP -- India has 790 of them --!!!!@@ Each Indian MP gets: *Rs 14,000 (about $311) for office expenses every month, which includes Rs 3,000 for stationary items, Rs 1,000 on franking of letters and Rs 10,000 for secretariat services. Office expenditure per month : Rs.14,000 *A monthly constituency allowance of Rs 10,000. *A daily allowance of Rs 500 when Parliament is in session. Parliament has three sessions every year. The Budget Session (February to May), Monsoon session (July to September), and Winter session (November and December). *A daily travel allowance of Rs 8 per kilometre:Rs.48,000 (For a visit to Delhi & return: 6000 km)+ Charge for 1 class (A/C) in train : Free (For any number of times) (All over India ) + Charge for Business Class in flights : Free for 40 trips / year (With wife or P.A.) *They can also travel anywhere in India -- with a spouse or companion -- 40 times by air free of cost every year, business class. *An MP gets a sprawling bungalow in the heart of New Delhi for which he pays a rent of just Rs 2,000 (about $44) per month. Rent for MP hostel at Delhi : Free *Each MP gets near-free electricity of 50,000 units every year. And free water.+ Every Year Local phone call charge : Free up to 1,70,000 calls. *The MP's bungalow is furnished -- with air conditioners, refrigerators and television sets -- free of cost. Maintenance of the house -- including washing of sofa covers and curtains -- is done free of cost by the government. *When an MP travels abroad officially, he is entitled to free business class air tickets. He is also paid a daily travelling allowance, which varies depending upon the country being visited. *Most medical expenses of MPs are taken care of by the Contributory Health Service Scheme of the Union government. *Each MP also gets Rs 20 million (about $434,782) each year from the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Fund. But the MP does not get the money directly. Instead, it is transferred to respective district headquarters where projects are being implemented. *TOTAL expense for a MP per year : Rs. 32,00,000 + TOTAL expense for 5 years : Rs. 1,60,00,000 + For 534 MPs, the expense for 5 years : Rs. 8,54,40,00,000 (nearly 855 cores) *After an MP completes a term in office, he is entitled to pension. The basic monthly pension amount is Rs 3,000 (about $66). But it goes up according to the number of years an MP has served in Parliament. Also Look at property growth: annual rate *BSP - 59%... NCP - 51%.... SP - 44%.... Congress - 42%.... BJP - 18% HOW MUCH MONEY (IN MILLION) *Congress - 497 (2009), 221 (2008)….. BJP - 220 (2009), 124 (2008)……. BSP - 182 (2009), 70 (2008) http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article584020.ece http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Cabinet-approves-bill-to-hike-MPs-salary/articleshow/6371626.cms http://www.bbc.co.uk/hindi/india/2010/08/100818_politicalparties_ap.shtml more

Resolved Question: Is the summer heat in Dallas bearable (swedish family visiting)?

So my dad has a business meeting next week in Dallas and my mother, my two brothers and I are also going since we are on holiday and have only been once in the US (New York in 2007). We are arriving this Saturday 21st of August and staying till Thursday 2nd of September and are all very much looking forward to the visit and might rent a car and also travel a bit around Texas. Yet what scares me is that I read a lot about the unbearable summer heat in Dallas and even our guide advises to avoid June, July and August! Since we are from Sweden, where it snows almost half of the year, we are not used to extremely hot weather. Therefore I am a bit worried if my family and I can bear the heat and if we can even do any long trips outside the hotel. So how hot does it really get in Dallas in August? Is the heat still bearable? Are long car trips during the day even possible? And do all hotels, shopping centers etc. have air-conditioning? P.S. I don't want to sound ignorant but being from northern europe I really have no idea! Thanks for your answers and excuse my not so good english =) more

Resolved Question: Air Force Officer: Should I Look Into It?

I am a 21 year-old senior at Bellarmine University and will receive my Bachelor's degree next spring in Economics and Business Administration. I am not sure what i want to do for a career, but here are some things that I do know... 1) I want to live in other parts of the country while I am young to see what other places are like 2) My biggest goal is to see the world and experience as many different countries and cultures as possible. I am extremely passionate about traveling. 3) I want to earn a good living so that I can finally have a stable financial situation. 4) I want to pursue another degree, maybe either an MBA or a Law degree. 5. I am not scared of combat, but I would prefer to not be a soldier. I would rather have a skilled or specialized career path that I can apply to the civilian world. I have looked up each branch, and I think I have narrowed it down to being an officer in either the Air Force or Navy. Which do you believe would be better for my goals and what are some important characteristics of each that I may not know about? Thank you for any reply you can give me more

Resolved Question: Minister denied ticket,but AI staff kin flies for free-The Times of India.If it were you&me will it be a news?

Air India failed to confirm Tamil Nadu’s Hindu religious and charitable endowments minister K R Periyakaruppan’s ticket even though he was issued a wait list ticket on the Chennai-Madurai flight on August 3. However, wife of an Air India official travelled on the same flight in business class on a free ticket (a discount ticket issued to staff and their relatives) that is issued only if seats are available. The minister had paid Rs 11,800 for his ticket. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Minister-denied-ticket-but-AI-staff-kin-flies-for-free/articleshow/6285021.cms My view: I don't support the minister.Since it has happened to a VIP,it has come to light. If it is you and me who will bother? more

Resolved Question: Poll: Laptop Computer Or Portable TV????????

I Decide Choice is Laptop Computer is Better than Portable TV But Get More Internet TV Variety Programming tons TV Show/Movie. Video/Photo. Music/Arts. Entertainment. News/Weather Information. Sports. Business. Stock Watch. Learn/how-to. Education/Lifestyle. Book/Reading. Documents/Travel. Health. Food And many much more other But Laptop Computer Come With Include iPod/iPhone/Mp3 Dock/Digital Cable Input Speaker With/Sold Separated And DVD Player So Why not to get buy Laptop Computer Rather than buy Portable TV Is Save Money and gas. Save Green Trips and Save time But Lowest Monthly fees No Extra Charged To Watch Your Internet TV With/Laptop Computer is Better beat than Free-Over the air With/Antenna TV. Digital Cable TV and Portable TV But I Need Help answer please is Up to You Decide you Choice and Like Which is Better Do you Think?? Everyone Do Your Favorite We need to know Answer Get More Answer And You Viewer Like Hopeful Enjoy Your Laptop Computer Thank You! So Much And Good Luck Too! Your Everyone. more

Resolved Question: Hey people, did you know .. ?

For every human being on earth, there are about 200 million insects. The harmonica is the world's most popular instrument. By the time they are 65 years old, most Americans have watched more than nine years worth of television. The puck in ice hockey can travel at up to 118 mph (190 km/h). If you stretched all the nerves in the body from end to end, they would be about 47 miles long. Humans have more than 600 muscles in their bodies. Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. There are 293 ways to make changea for a dollar. The average person's left hand does 56% of the typing. A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes. There are more chickens than people in the world. Two-thirds of the world's eggplant is grown in New Jersey. The longest one-syllable word in the English language is "screeched." All of the clocks in the movie "Pulp Fiction" are stuck on 4:20. No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver or purple. "Dreamt" is the only English word that ends in the letters "mt." All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill. Almonds are a member of the peach family. Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance. Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable. The largest cabbage weighed 144 lbs. There are only four words in the English language which end in "-dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous. Los Angeles's full name is "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula" - and can be abbreviated to 3.63% of its size: "L.A." A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain. Tigers have striped skin, not just stripped fur. In most advertisements, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10. Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer. The characters Bert and Ernie on Sesame Street were named after Bert the cop and Ernie the taxi driver in Frank Capra's "Its A Wonderful Life." A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours. A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds. It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. (DON'T try this at home!) The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world. In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak. The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket. Mr. Rogers is an ordained minister. There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball. "Stewardesses" is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand. Many hamsters blink one eye at a time. The inventor of the flushing toilet was Thomas Crapper. The average bed is home to over 6 billion dust mites. Plastic lawn flamingos outnumber real flamingos in the U.S.A. Whitby, Ontario has more donut stores per capita than any other place in the world. Starfish have no brain. Dolphins sleep with one eye open. Ernest Vincent Wright wrote a novel with over 50,000 words, none of which containing the letter "E". Bulls are color blind. A can of SPAM is opened every 4 seconds. "Babe" was played by over 48 pigs. Mosquitoes have 47 teeth. Lip stick contains fish scales. The Poison Arrow frog has enough poison to kill 2200 people. The largest known kidney stone weighed 1.36 kilograms. Kidney stones come in any color from yellow to brown. Women blink twice as many times as men do. The McDonalds at the SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario is the only one in the world that sells hot dogs. A bowling pin only has to tilt 7.5 degrees in order to fall down. The first episode of Leave It To Beaver aired on October 4, 1957. Beaver Cleaver's locker number is 9. The first flushing toilet seen on TV was on Leave It To Beaver. Jerry Seinfeld's apartment number (on the show) is 5A. In the old episodes it was 3A. The life span of a taste bud is ten days. Pi has been calculated to 2,260,321,363 digits. The billionth digit in Pi is 9. The first 100 numbers of Pi are: 3.141592653589793238462643383279502884… 58209749445923078164062862089986280348… A stretched out Slinky is 87 feet long. An iguana can stay under water for 28 minutes. Emus can't walk backwards. A group of unicorns is called a blessing. A group of kangaroos is called a mob. A group of whales is called a pod. A group of geese is called a gaggle. A group of owls is called a parliament. A group of ravens is called a murder. A group of bears is called a sleuth. 12 or more cows is called a flink. A baby oyster is called a spat. Chickens can't swallow while they are upside down. In the October 22, 1945 edition of Life magazine there was a picture of a chicken with its head cut off. It was alive too! The average garden variety caterpillar has 248 muscles in its head. PinocPinocchio was made of pine. The largest pumpkin weighed 377 lbs. A mule won't sink in quicksand but a donkey will. More people are killed annually by donkeys than in airplane crashes. Alfred Hitchcock had no belly button for it was eliminated during surgery. There are 22 stars in the Paramount logo. The average human produces 10,000 gallons of saliva in a lifetime. A quarter has 119 grooves around the edge. A dime has 118 ridges around the edge. Cranberry Jell-0 is the only kind that contains real fruit. The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets. Every time you lick a stamp you consume 1/10 of a calorie. The pound sign # is called anoctothorpe. Maine is the toothpick capital of the world. New Jersey has a spoon museum with over 5,400 spoons from almost all the states. There was once a town in West Virginia called "6". Singapore only has one train station. The parking meter was invented in North Dakota. Napolean made his battle plans in a sandbox. Roman Emperor Caligu more

Resolved Question: I HAVE RECEIVED AN APPOINTMENT LETTER FROM PFIZER PHARMACEUTICAL UK. this company & given offer is genuine ?

From: careers@pfizer-uk.co.cc To: ram_belwalkar@hotmail.com Subject: SUCCESS LETTER FROM PFIZER PHARMACEUTICALS UNITED KINGDOM HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT.‏‏‏ Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:04:05 +0000 ATTENTION: RAMKRISHNA PURUSHOTTAM BELWALKAR , Greetings from Pfizer Pharmaceutical. This is an affirmation that you have emerged Successful and being appointed for the position stated in your appointment document. The mode of selection was based on the following; 1. CV and qualification 2. Mode in which your data is being presented on the employment data sheet. 3. Work experiences. We employ staff based on four core values namely; Productivity, Talent, Ambitions and Character and we expect all our newly recruited staff to exhibit these core values. Also we ensure that all our staff especially our International employees are comfortable. Please find attached herewith, relevant document containing the Soft Copy of your Contract Package for your perusal and approval. Your Job Offer Summary is as follows; CONTRACT DURATION: 60 MONTHS CONTRACT TERM. JOB DESIGNATION: DIRECT MARKETING EXECUTIVE START UP DATE: 30TH AUGUST 2010 LEAVE PERIOD: TWICE EVERY 12 MONTHS JOB REF: 010/01420CPFIZER/UKPF/P4-YL JOB CODE AP/S2653 JOB LOCATION: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM NOTE: You are to report your duty to Human Resource Manager. SOFT COPY OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, THIS AGREEMENT is made today between PFIZER UK of the 1st party and you as a 2nd party. For good consideration, Pfizer UK employs the Employee on the following terms and conditions. ARTICLE 1: CONTRACT PERIOD The contract period shall be for Contract duration: The contract shall last for duration of 60 consecutive months; 5 years and could be renewed based on employee's satisfactory services to the Company. ARTICLE 2: SALARY Pfizer UK shall pay Employee on satisfactory performance of the services the sum of (£ 6,475) Six Thousand Four Hundred & Seventy Five GBP Basic (Tax inclusive) MONTHLY. I.e. After Tax monthly, equivalent depending on employee's home country. The employee will be reimbursed by the employer for reasonable moving expense incurred only as a result of relocation or early termination of leases, storage charges; procurement of travel documents. Reimbursements shall be made before employees embark on journey not later than Five (5) working days after submission of employee's expense report and receipts, this after the acquisition of relevant traveling papers through the assistance of the company's legal adviser on Immigration Matters.. Employer shall also take care of employees' air ticket including that of employees' family only on employees' early notification to employer and as shall be requested by employee (ONLY TWO FAMILY MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED) ARTICLE 3: Duties and Position. Pfizer UK hires the Employee in the capacity of Employee's duties may be reasonably modified at Pfizer UK discretion from time to time. ARTICLE 4: Employee to Devote Full Time to Pfizer UK. The Employee will devote full time, attention, and energies to the business of the Pharmaceuticals industry, and, during this employment, will not engage in any other business activity, regardless of whether such activity is pursued for profit, gain, or other pecuniary advantage. Employee is not prohibited from making personal investments in any other businesses provided those investments do not require active involvement in the operation of said companies. ARTICLE 5: Confidentiality of Proprietary Information. Employee agrees, during or after the term of this employment, not to reveal confidential information from rendering any services to any entity to whom said information has been or is threatened to be disclosed, the right to secure an injunction is not exclusive, and the COMPANY may pursue any other remedies it has against the Employee for a breach or threatened breach of this condition, including the recovery of damages from the Employee. ARTICLE 6: Disability. In the event that the Employee cannot perform the duties because of illness or incapacity for a period of more than 1 month, the compensation otherwise due during said illness. The Employee's full compensation will be reinstated upon return to work. However, if the Employee is absent from work for any reason for a continuous period of over 2 months, the COMPANY may terminate the Employee's employment, and the Pfizer UK obligations under this agreement will cease on that date. ARTICLE 7: Termination of Agreement. Without cause Pfizer may terminate this agreement at any time upon 6 days' written notice to the Employee the Employee will continue to perform his/her duties and may be paid his/her regular salary up to the date of termination. In addition, Pfizer more

Voting Question: im trying to decide on a career pathway, help?!?

I know that when it comes to my career I want it to involve travel, and I know that everyone says that money should not affect your career decision but it is something that I cannot get out of my head, from school to where I am going to be in 10 years. Presently, I have had a few things crossing my mind when it comes to career, from International Business (but I don’t know where I would go with that), Photography (but that doesn’t sound promising, its just a major hobby), and I have also thought about working for a fashion magazine, either writing or working with public relations/communication (if that would work out). I am completely up in the air, I know that I am NOT good at math, what so ever. I love to volunteer, I learn extremely fast, I am fluent in French. Just have no idea what to do with my life, and it needs to start taking off. Maybe free personality/career aptitude tests? Anything that could help would be amazing. School is top priority for me at the present time. HELPPPP PLEASEEEE! more

Resolved Question: who is Mr. Thomson Grey in Lancaster hotel in UK please let me know?

Attention: Ashok Kumar Nayak, GREETINGS FROM LANCASTER HOTEL UK . This is an affirmation that you have emerged Successful and being appointed for the position stated in your appointment document. The mode of selection was based on the following; 1. CV and qualification 2. Mode in which your data is being presented on the employment data sheet. 3. Work experiences. We employ staff based on four core values namely; Productivity, Talent, Ambitions and Character and we expect all our newly recruited staff to exhibit these core values. Also we ensure that all our staff especially our International employees are comfortable. Please find attached herewith, relevant document containing the Soft Copy of your Contract Package for your perusal and approval. Your Job Offer Summary is as follows; CONTRACT DURATION: 60 MONTHS CONTRACT TERM. JOB DESIGNATION: Customer Relations STARTUP DATE: FLEXIBLE LEAVE PERIOD: TWICE EVERY 12 MONTHS JOB REF: 008/013L/UKPF/T4-YL JOB CODE LANHT2653 JOB LOCATION: ENGLAND NOTE: You are to report your duty to Business Development Manager. (Jones Goodluck) SOFT COPY OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, THIS AGREEMENT is made today between LANCASTER HOTEL UK of the 1st party and you as a 2nd party. For good consideration, LANCASTER HOTEL UK employs the Employee on the following terms and conditions. ARTICLE 1: CONTRACT PERIOD The contract period shall be for Contract duration: The contract shall last for duration of 60 consecutive months; 5 years and could be renewed based on employee's satisfactory services to the Company. ARTICLE 2: SALARY LANCASTER HOTEL UK shall pay Employee on satisfactory performance of the services the sum of (£ 6000) Six Thousand Pounds GBP Basic (Tax inclusive) MONTHLY. I.e. After Tax. Payment will be made equivalent depending on employee's home country The employee will be reimbursed by the employer for reasonable moving expense incurred only as a result of relocation or early termination of leases, storage charges; procurement of travel documents. Reimbursements shall be made before employees embark on journey not later than Five (5) working days after submission of employee's expense report and receipts, this after the acquisition of relevant traveling papers through the assistance of the company's legal adviser on Immigration Matters.. Employer shall also take care of employees' air ticket including that of employees' family only on employees' early notification to employer and as shall be requested by employee (ONLY TWO FAMILY MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED) ARTICLE 3: Duties and Position. LANCASTER HOTEL UK hires the Employee in the capacity of Employee's duties may be reasonably modified at LANCASTER HOTEL UK discretion from time to time. ARTICLE 4: Employee to Devote Full Time to LANCASTER HOTEL UK . The Employee will devote full time, attention, and energies to the business of the Aviation industry, and, during this employment, will not engage in any other business activity, regardless of whether such activity is pursued for profit, gain, or other pecuniary advantage. Employee is not prohibited from making personal investments in any other businesses provided those investments do not require active involvement in the operation of said companies. ARTICLE 5: Confidentiality of Proprietary Information. Employee agrees, during or after the term of this employment, not to reveal confidential information from rendering any services to any entity to whom said information has been or is threatened to be disclosed, the right to secure an injunction is not exclusive, and the COMPANY may pursue any other remedies it has against the Employee for a breach or threatened breach of this condition, including the recovery of damages from the Employee. ARTICLE 6: Disability. In the event that the Employee cannot perform the duties because of illness or incapacity for a period of more than 1 month, the compensation otherwise due during said illness. The Employee's full compensation will be reinstated upon return to work. However, if the Employee is absent from work for any reason for a continuous period of over 2 months, the Management may terminate the Employee's employment, and the LANCASTER HOTEL UK obligations under this agreement will cease on that date. ARTICLE 7: Termination of Agreement. Without cause LANCASTER HOTEL UK may terminate this agreement at any time upon 6 days' written notice to the Employee the Employee will continue to perform his/her duties and may be paid his/her regular salary up to the date of termination. In addition, LANCASTER HOTEL UK will pay the Employee on the date of the termination a severance allowance, less taxes and Social Security required to be withheld, withou more

Resolved Question: TEENS: Rate my writing please? (1-10) :P?

ARIA MONTAK GLANCED DOWN AT THE SEER‘S HANDS, which were calloused and leathery around her own, before meeting his light, silver eyes. “What do you see?” She asked quietly. “Ninca. Nothing.” The man stared vacantly back at her, his scarred mouth turned down into a frown. “Your future is unclear to me, Montak child.” He shook his head slightly and pulled his hands away, burying them into the pockets of his grey cloak. The chamber in which they were seated was small, despite her expectations, and dim. Moonlight shone through a small, rectangular window, casting sheer shadows over their faces and making it seem as if she were in a dream. “It is not yet decided.” Aria knitted her eyebrows together, shivering slightly, only partly because of the chilled air enveloping her body. “What do you mean?” “I cannot see what your future holds, Montak.” The Seer tapped his lean fingers on the round, ice table that was placed between them and two glass chalices appeared, each carrying a steaming, sky-blue liquid. “Do you care for some Sea Tea?” he asked, already passing her a cup. She nodded and took a grateful sip; It was colder in this small chamber than it had been in the main temple. Aria had always wanted to try her element’s tea, it was supposedly a delicacy just as Hotspring Tea was to the Fire Realm, or Evergreen Tea was to the Forest Realm. Immediately, she knew why it was called Sea Tea. The taste of the ocean, mixed with the sweet sap of a Willa tree, engulfed her like a tide, swimming warmly around the insides of her body. She set the chalice down before her, the delicious scent stirring heavily in the air, and murmured a tired “Thank you.” Three days worth of travelling without sleep was finally beginning to take its toll. Wiping her hands on her cloak, Aria got back to business. “I wanted to know if my father will get better.” She said, leaning closer so her stomach hit the edge of the table. “You see, my father. He is the chief of the Iniuak Water Tribe, and he is extremely ill.” She hesitated for a moment, unsure if she even wanted to hear the answer. “Will he return to good health?” The Seer tilted his head up towards the ceiling, and Aria did, too. Her mouth dropped open; how had she not noticed it before? A vast circle was engraved in the ceiling, two lines crossed in the centre, the vertical line curved. Where the lines met, a large star was carved. She noticed that at the end of each line, slightly smaller stars were engraved, so there were five stars in all. Aria watched as the Seer closed his eyes and raised his palms towards the shapes. The circle began glowing silver, and spinning madly, before erupting in a fury of black flames. She shrank back; fire in the Water Realm? The unlit torches decorating the walls ignited in an indigo blaze. The flames grew taller, reaching towards the engraved rune just as the Seer did, and connected with the black flames. A sound, like the cracking of a leather stone whip, occurred and the room was suddenly being bathed in a vibrant white light. Aria winced at the sudden brightness as the Seer began chanting under his breath. She knew what he was saying, the elders of her village had taught her when she was a seventh year; it was a basic spirit call, but no one could master it like The Seer: ‘let me see’. “Lil mur selk, lil mur selk, lil mur selk.” His voice ascended louder until he was bellowing. Their chalices of Sea Tea rattled on the ice table and Aria’s sapphire eyes were wide. “Lil mur selk, lil mur selk, lil mur selk!” Then, he became quiet, his cloaked arms falling down into his lap. The circle above them screeched to a halt and the black and indigo flames were gone, with absolutely no indication that they were there in the first place. His silver eyes opened and matched Aria’s, only they were no longer silver. They were no color at all. They were white. Her heart flew upwards, vibrating against the confines of her throat. When he spoke, he spoke so quietly, so calmly, that Aria supposed she was mistaken. He spoke as if nothing had happened. “I see death.” He said, reaching over the table and bracketing her face with his frozen palms. “Farewell, Princess Montak.” An odd feeling overcame her, and her eyes shut. That’s when she saw it, as if looking through a grimy piece of sea glass, unclear and fuzzy. Her death. more

Resolved Question: Military Advice to a College Graduate.?

I graduated from college with a BSBA. Currently, I am unable to find a job. Recently, I have talked to my friend whom fiance is in the Navy. She told me to join the Navy or Air Force to gain some experience in my field. I think it would be a great opportunity gain some experience, travel the world and give back to my country. I am female, 5'3" and about 190 pounds. I know I don't qualify in my current condition. My plan is to start exercising and dieting and then talk to a recruiter in half a year when I am more physically fit. I researched and know all the requirements I need to pass before entering basic training. My questions are: 1. Is the Navy or Air Force a better fit for a Business major? 2. I know I can try being a commission officer but I am not sure about the males listening to female authority. Should I join as an enlisted or commission officer? 3. I also can't swim but plan to learn. more

Resolved Question: What do I do? I am bored with life...?

I just graduated college and earned a B.A. in History last year. I have found a job as a business analyst (desk job) making very good money for a recent graduate (42k annually). I have a great and loving girlfriend that I do love as well...she supports me through thick and thin. My home life is okay as well, I have parents that love me very much, and friends that would do anything for me (as I would do anything for them as well). My life, in theory, seems awesome and great. However, I feel like I am bored with my life situation. I wake up, go to a dead-end 40 hour job every week, go out to the bars on the weekends with friends, hang out with the gf every night, and pretty much have become very predictable. My life has become very repititious. I have tried gaining new perspectives of new places (have traveled out of state quite a few times this summer so far, longing for excitement), I have taken up new hobbies (which do not excite me as much as they first did anymore), and even have developed a sense of emptiness because of how I feel. I have thought of joining the Air Force, moving out of state and finding a new position somewhere else, doing extensively long trips (backpacking Europe for a couple months), going back for a Masters degree, gone to events I normally wouldn't go to (concerts, pro-sporting events, marathons, etc.), joining the Peace Corp, Teach for America, and Americorp. I have even thought about going overseas to Korea to teach English! Nothing in life seems to excite me anymore, and sitting here right now in my cubicle at work just makes me feel very de-motivated and 'blah'. Does anybody ever feel like this as well? How does one get out of a 'rut' like this? I need a new perspective on life...I feel like what I am doing (at work, home, with friends, etc.) is jus so repititious now and not exciting anymore. more

Voting Question: Air Force questions. AF Vets please read?

I'm 15 years old, and I plan on joining the Air Force when I get out of highschool. My school does not have AF ROTC program, only Naval. I cannot transfer to the other highschool in my town that does have it. So I am not going to be able to graduate the 3 year program for it. I take business classes in my school, and I am joining the AF because: 1) I'm hoping it will pay for my MBA degree I plan on getting. 2) Health Benefits, dental, insurance, vacation, travel, etc.. 3) A lot of my family have joined the military, father&grandfather in AF. 4) Sense of security 5) Looks good on resume 6) Serve my country and a few others.. So I am wondering if I can get my college paid for by going the 4 year enlistment route. I need details as well if I am leaving out lots of information and things I dont know about because i know I am. Thanks!Serving my country is 1, i just did it in a random order more

Resolved Question: Does this mean no more Air Force 1 date nights for barry and Shelly?

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama wants federal workers to cut down on business travel and commuting by car as he seeks to reduce heat-trapping emissions produced by the federal government. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100720/D9H2NADG0.html Or will barry continue to take AF One and the other FOUR to FIVE airplanes plus cars plus plus plus? Just MORE 0baama do as I say elitist bullshit???? more

Resolved Question: ok i would like some opnions on this family situation... please?

from the beginning: my aunts and cousins always go on a girls day every 3 months or so. well we were all emailing through facebook what a good day would be. i had mentioned not the 8/22 through 10/2 (as that is my brothers/sis in laws wedding showers, bridal parties, luncheons, bachelor/bachelorette party every wknd) well my aunt jen said something back to my email about well i better not see from that time..your statuses about going to the beach/lake/river etc( im 21..so i do go out and travel when im not working LOL ) which upset me but didnt piss me off..as i knew she was joking. well i had mentioned it to my mom (her sister) and the game telephone happened.well so i woke up this morning to this email: Do not start a boiling pot again in this family. YOU just may not like what boils out this time. Talking shit behind my back only PISSES me off. IF YOU got something to say then YOU should have said it to me. YOU chose the path of back stabbing. Did YOU really think it would not get back to me? How chicken shit and an absolute waste of my time. I am PISSED OFF. Don't call me, don't text me, don't facebook me and try to cover your ass. YOU have exposed yourself and YOUR simple bullshit so YOU deal with it yourself. well then my other aunt said this back: Okay, guys, let's step back and take a deep cleansing breath. Ashley, don't you realize your Aunt Jennifer was just teasing you about being busy??? Seriously. A person don't waste his/her time teasing people they don't care about it. Do you really think Jennifer is trying to get in your business? Come on, now let's lighten up. Jennifer would go to the ends of the earth for any of her nieces and nephews, and that includes you Ashley. Ash, you kind of open yourself up to this teasing when you are constantly streaming your every thought and move on FB, but I can guarantee you Jennifer was just razzing you. She loves you and would never intentionally hurt you. Let's just say goodbye to the pity parties and move on. I swear this is like a scene out of Pretty Little Liars. That's why I hate that show - always drama that's made up out of thin air. Come on guys, let's all play nice. Ashley, if your Aunts didn't love you, they wouldn't be interested in your life! We care about you!!!! I can't say it any plainer... Love each and every one of you! ♥ when i CLEARLY HAVENT DONE ANYTHING WRONG. so i blocked them all on my facebook to just get rid of the drama. how should i handle this? 50 + yr old sisters ganging up on me. more

Resolved Question: Is this bad writing. Should I just give up on it? :/?

Hey I'm not so good at story writing but I want to give it a go since I am not at school any more and I am very bored. Please give constructive criticism or even tell me if I should just give up now. Thanks :) If I hadn't known better I would have thought my eyes were full of sand. They itched and my eyelids felt as if they were going to slide shut any minute now. My body moved with the train just like every one else in the carriage. There were the normal people travelling back from work at this time; the short chubby builder with long greasy hair resting on the glass, mouth open and giving the occasional grunt. The slim, but always alert tan lady staring intently ahead of her as usual and the business man frantically flicking through loose bits of paper looking flushed. That was one good thing about using the underground at 2am each day, there was never the crowds and shoving people desperate to squeeze onto an already full train, but always a seat. The peacefulness and rocking of the train often sent me to sleep. But not tonight. I could sense it in the thick dusty air, something wasn't right, Thank you for reading. more

Resolved Question: What do you think of this writing (short)?

If I hadn't known better I would have thought my eyes were full of sand. They itched and my eyelids felt as if they were going to slide shut any minute now. My body moved with the train just like every one else in the carriage. There were the normal people travelling back from work at this time; the short chubby builder with long greasy hair resting on the glass, mouth open and giving the occasional grunt. The slim, but always alert tan lady staring intently ahead of her as usual and the business man frantically flicking through loose bits of paper looking flushed. That was one good thing about using the underground at 2am each day, there was never the crowds and shoving people desperate to squeeze onto an already full train, but always a seat. The peacefulness and rocking of the train often sent me to sleep. But not tonight. I could sense it in the thick dusty air, something wasn't right, *I know I am not so good at this. Please give constructive criticism or even just tell me if I should give up altogether, but I have found that now I am off school I am bored so I thought I would try writing.* Thankyou!! more

Voting Question: Poll|| Is this really bad writing? :/ THANKS 10 POINTS?

Resolved Question: What do you think of my story beginning? (short)?

Voting Question: Struggling with career choices, what route should I take?

Im nearly in my last year of school, and therefore need to start deciding what A-levels to take. I quite like science, and I would take the biochemistry route... but it's not what I love. I love beauty, fashion, traveling. I'd love to own my own beauticians business or become an air stewardess based abroad somewhere like spain. If i was to take the biochem route, i'd take 3 science and math at level, if I don't chose that route I'll take spanish at GCSE, beauty therapy, maths and biology... since you don't really need a specific a-level to become cabin crew. But the thing is I'm quite brainy, and expected A's and B's, my family expect me to get a good job with a high wage, but what I enjoy is on quite a poor salary. So, enjoyment or wage? more

Resolved Question: JOB OFFER from careers@hewlettpackard-uk.co.cc and hp.recruitmentlondon@live.com?

I got the folowing mail is it scam or frod or is it true i can not understnad there are sending me offer later how can i know this is true form HP or not? Attention:Mr. Udaysinh C. Vaghela, Greetings from HEWLETT PACKARD (HP) This is an affirmation that you have emerged Successful and being appointed for the position stated in your appointment document. The mode of selection was based on the following; 1. CV and qualification 2. Mode in which your data is being presented on the employment data sheet. 3. Work experiences. We employ staff based on four core values namely; Productivity, Talent, Ambitions and Character and we expect all our newly recruited staff to exhibit these core values. Also we ensure that all our staff especially our International employees are comfortable. Please find attached herewith, relevant document containing the Soft Copy of your Contract Package for your perusal and approval. Your Job Offer Summary is as follows; CONTRACT DURATION: 5 YEARS CONTRACT TERM (RENEWABLE) JOB DESIGNATION: SOFTWARE DEVELOPER STARTUP DATE: 26TH AUGUST, 2010 LEAVE PERIOD: TWICE EVERY 12 MONTHS JOB REF: RADUK/COL/543AB JOB CODE AP/S2653 JOB LOCATION: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM NOTE: You are to report your duty to Human Resource Manager. SOFT COPY OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, THIS AGREEMENT is made today between HEWLETT PACKARD (HP) of the 1st party and you as a 2nd party. For good consideration, HEWLETT PACKARD (HP) employs the Employee on the following terms and conditions. ARTICLE 1: CONTRACT PERIOD The contract period shall be for Contract duration: The contract shall last for duration of 60 consecutive months; 5 years and could be renewed based on employee's satisfactory services to the Company. ARTICLE 2: SALARY HEWLETT PACKARD (HP) shall pay Employee on satisfactory performance of the services the sum of (£ 7,200) Seven Thousand, Two Hundred Great Britain Pounds. Basic (Tax inclusive) MONTHLY. i.e after Tax monthly, equivalent depending on employee's home country. The employee will be reimbursed by the employer for reasonable moving expense incurred only as a result of relocation or early termination of leases, storage charges; procurement of travel documents. Reimbursements shall be made before employees embark on journey not later than Five (5) working days after submission of employee's expense report and receipts, this after the acquisition of relevant travelling papers through the assistance of the company's legal adviser on Immigration Matters.. Employer shall also take care of employees' air ticket including that of employees' family only on employees' early notification to employer and as shall be requested by employee (ONLY TWO FAMILY MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED) ARTICLE 3: Duties and Position. HEWLETT PACKARD (HP) hires the Employee in the capacity of Employee's duties may be reasonably modified at HEWLETT PACKARD (HP) discretion from time to time. ARTICLE 4: Employee to Devote Full Time to HEWLETT PACKARD (HP). The Employee will devote full time, attention, and energies to the production of the computers, and, during this employment, will not engage in any other business activity, regardless of whether such activity is pursued for profit, gain, or other pecuniary advantage. Employee is not prohibited from making personal investments in any other businesses provided those investments do not require active involvement in the operation of said companies. ARTICLE 5: Confidentiality of Proprietary Information. Employee agrees, during or after the term of this employment, not to reveal confidential information from rendering any services to any entity to whom said information has been or is threatened to be disclosed, the right to secure an injunction is not exclusive, and the COMPANY may pursue any other remedies it has against the Employee for a breach or threatened breach of this condition, including the recovery of damages from the Employee. ARTICLE 6: Disability. In the event that the Employee cannot perform the duties because of illness or incapacity for a period of more than 1 month, the compensation otherwise due during said illness. The Employee's full compensation will be reinstated upon return to work. However, if the Employee is absent from work for any reason for a continuous period of over 2 months, the COMPANY may terminate the Employee's employment, and the Hewlett Packard obligations under this agreement will cease on that date. ARTICLE 7: Termination of Agreement. Without cause Hewlett Packard may terminate this agreement at any time upon 6 days' written notice to the Employee, the Employee will continue to perform his/her duties and may be paid his/her regular salary up to the date of termination. In addi more

Resolved Question: how to be upgraded to business class?

I m travelling a lot, and I m never upgraded to business class, even when there are free seats in the plane. Even with a gold member subscription card ( Air France / KLM ) , I wasn't very lucky. Is anyone know how to optimize the chance to be upgraded to business class in long-flight ? more

Resolved Question: What is the minimum age to be able to perchase an air plane ticket?

I am 16 and I'd like to know just how old do I have to be to buy a air plane ticket and travel by myself. Can I be a minor and get a plane ticket on my own? What about staying at a hotel on my own? I don't mean to sound like a crazy teenager trying to brake free of anything I just simply wish to explore the word more on my own and learn more about the place I wish to live in the future! So it's all strictly business so please leave a nice response if you know how to answer my question. more

Resolved Question: Is it okay to wear a skirt when you're on an airplane?

I'll be traveling in three weeks to a business conference and I'm planning my outfit. It has to be office casual, which means no jeans, t-shirts, shorts, flip flops, etc. I'm thinking of wearing a white cotton v-neck top with a black knee-length skirt, tights, and comfy black shoes. Is wearing this appropriate for air travel?The reason why I ask is because most of the advice I've read usually asks female travelers to wear jeans or trousers.So, please, no sarcasm. more

Resolved Question: How do you view this ""Inspirational Message""?

""Inspirational ! Power of Money, By Adam Khoo ( Singapore 's youngest millionaire at 26 yrs.) Some of you may already know that I travel around the region pretty frequently, having to visit and conduct seminars at my offices in Malaysia , Indonesia , Thailand and Suzhou ( China ). I am in the airport almost every other week so I get to bump into many people who have attended my seminars or have read my books. Recently, someone came up to me on a plane to KL and looked rather shocked. He asked, 'How come a millionaire like you is traveling economy?' My reply was, 'That's why I am a millionaire. ' He still looked pretty confused. This again confirms that greatest lie ever told about wealth (which I wrote about in my latest book 'Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires' ). Many people have been brainwashed to think that millionaires have to wear Gucci, Hugo Boss, Rolex, and sit on first class in air travel. This is why so many people never become rich because the moment that earn more money, they think that it is only natural that they spend more, putting them back to square one. The truth is that most self-made millionaires are frugal and only spend on what is necessary and of value. That is why they are able to accumulate and multiply their wealth so much faster. Over the last 7 years, I have saved about 80% of my income while today I save only about 60% (because I have my wife, mother in law, 2 maids, 2 kids, etc. to support). Still, it is way above most people who save 10% of their income (if they are lucky). I refuse to buy a first class ticket or to buy a $300 shirt because I think that it is a complete waste of money. However, I happily pay $1,300 to send my 2-year old daughter to Julia Gabriel Speech and Drama without thinking twice. When I joined the YEO (Young Entrepreneur' s Orgn) a few years back (YEO) is an exclusive club open to those who are under 40 and make over $1m a year in their own business) I discovered that those who were self-made thought like me. Many of them with net worth well over $5m, travelled economy class and some even drove Toyota 's and Nissans, not Audis, Mercs, BMWs. I noticed that it was only those who never had to work hard to build their own wealth (there were also a few ministers' and tycoons' sons in the club) who spent like there was no tomorrow. Somehow, when you did not have to build everything from scratch, you do not really value money. This is precisely the reason why a family's wealth (no matter how much) rarely lasts past the third generation. Thank God my rich dad foresaw this terrible possibility and refused to give me a cent to start my business. Then some people ask me, 'What is the point in making so much money if you don't enjoy it?' The thing is that I don't really find happiness in buying branded clothes, jewellery or sitting first class. Even if buying something makes me happy it is only for a while, it does not last. Material happiness never lasts, it just give you a quick fix. After a while you feel lousy again and have to buy the next thing which you think will make you happy. I always think that if you need material things to make you happy, then you live a pretty sad and unfulfilled life. Instead, what makes me happy is when I see my children laughing and playing and learning so fast. What makes me happy is when I see my companies and trainers reaching more and more people every year in so many more countries. What makes me really happy is when I read all the emails about how my books and seminars have touched and inspired someone's life. What makes me really happy is reading all your wonderful posts about how this blog is inspiring you. This happiness makes me feel really good for a long time, much much more than what a Rolex would do for me. I think the point I want to put across is that happiness must come from doing your life's work (be it teaching, building homes, designing, trading, winning tournaments etc.) and the money that comes is only a by-product.""" more

Resolved Question: did you know the Bureau?

of Labor Statistics reports that women still earn only 80 cents for every dollar men make. The implication is clear. Women, it is assumed, are victims of a chauvinistic work world that undervalues their contributions. But is that assumption correct? No…women have mostly themselves - and their career choices - to blame for their plight because women are less likely than men to put money first when making career decisions. Instead, women sacrifice fat paychecks in exchange for work that is flexible, less risky and more fulfilling. The fact is, when hours worked, areas of responsibility, and amount of uninterrupted experience are factored in men routinely earn less than women. Do you agree that women need to reject their feelings of discrimination and take matters into their own hands by making better career decisions? For example: Concentrate on career options in the hard sciences, not the social sciences. Engineers and computer scientists get paid more than teachers, journalists, and social workers. Female engineering managers earn an average annual salary of $83,000, but only 10 percent of professionals in the field are women. Get hazard pay without the hazards. Women in the military have an 8-to-1 safety ratio over men (i.e., not a single woman in the Marines or Air Force has died in the War in Iraq). Women cab drivers routinely work safer shifts (and sometimes areas) than their male counterparts, as well as get higher tips, in spite of not necessarily helping with the baggage. For women willing to think big, there's the lucrative option of starting up a company in a male-dominated industry such as construction. Thanks to laws governing federal contracts and woman-owned businesses, they'll have government agencies, universities, and other organizations competing for their services. Choose fields with higher financial and emotional risks. Male doctors and lawyers earn more than females in part because they are more likely to be in private practice. Risk is a huge reason venture capitalists earn between $100,000 and $300,000 a year - substantially more than supermarket cashiers who receive a regular paycheck and "check out" at the end of the day. About 91 percent of venture capitalists are men. Put in the hours. People who work just ten hours more per week earn almost twice the pay. Know the fields that pay women more than men. Female statisticians, for example, earn one third more than men, while female speech-language pathologists make 29 percent more. Farrell lists 39 fields that pay women at least 5 percent more than men. Be willing to move - and to travel. Women account for half of today's professionals, but only 18 percent of all employees transferred abroad, and only a similar percentage of frequent fliers. Women who move up are willing to both travel on the job and to relocate, especially overseas. Consider a higher-paying specialty. A nurse, for example, who wishes to become a nurse anesthetist can make twice the pay of a general nurse. A nurse with a bit of wanderlust can earn much better income as a traveling nurse. Do agree that many women will prefer to embrace the victim mentality - and continue to seek the wrong remedies instead of admitting the problem is in themselves? From: Why Men Earn More by Warren Ferrell more

Resolved Question: I WANT TO START A TRAVEL AGENT BUSINESS in India?

I would like to start a Travel Agent Business in India, booking air tickets; holiday packages etc. i do not have a clue how to go about it. Any help out there?? Thanks more

Resolved Question: Has anyone experience of Continental Airlines waitlisting?

I am travelling BFS to SFO and have upgraded to business for $500 plus air miles. For Belfast to EWR I am in Business. I have been put on a waitlist for the Newark to San Francisco section. If I do not get the upgrade for this section will I get any money back? Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: Need information on Air travel?

I'm planning a trip to London next summer.Though since I'm completely new to this I don't know how it would work. I'm just traveling as vacation not business. What's the cheapest tickets? How long does a round trip last? What would do the most difficult thing for me in order to go? Also is there a website that shows what is allowed in luggages. more

Resolved Question: Is it time to severely limit air travel - especially business air travel?

I ahve probably been on 30 or 40 business trips and 100% of them have been unnecessary. I could have done the same thing by telephone. And we definitely need to limit air travel of celebrities and filthy rich who try to tell us we use too much carbon while they are zipping back and forth in a private jet every day. If you want to visit gramma or uncle john twice a year, that's fine. But if your company is sending you on asinine business trips, or if you think you need to bounce around from your 9 homes, this should be against the law, don't you think? more

Resolved Question: Did you enjoy reading, Glenn Beck's new book The Overton Window?

I have only read up to about page 150, so I'll give you a run down so far. The book opens up now-a-day talking about an educated man in his late 20's, working at his fathers advertising multi-million dollar business in NY City. His father is the CEO, and very influential, has lots of friends in very high places. Their business is explained that they do everything from advertising to public relations work for everything from politicians, to Burger King. As is stated in the book, anything the customer wants to portrayed to the public, whether it is wrong or right, gets paid for and portrayed. Thats their business. So thats pretty accurate. Of course there are a lot more intricate things mentioned but I won't get into all that. I will say that certain things like Presidents, the FBI, governors, the Tea Party, and things like Homeland Security, the Patriot Act, are mentioned. So it does seem pretty real. Anyway this 20 year old runs into a temporary worker at work, a female he seems to like, and she invites him to a Tea Party meeting that nite. As the story goes, he travels down to where it is and encounters some problems bc some streets are blocked off because of a big government get together. The FBI, stops the cab he's in and both him and the cabbie are subject to being checked out. He gets released, the cabbie doesn't. He finally makes it to the meeting, and is surprised that the people there aren't what the media portrays. He finds most of them to be intelligent, middle aged, and not against the government but for bringing back a government that is "for the people". They have talks on stage about the constitution, and such. He sits with this girl and looks around the room and says certain people don't fit. Points them out, they don't seem to fit the mold of most of the others. Then further along in the meeting, one of the unusual ones gets up and points a gun in the air and shoots, while some of the others start fighting, then the doors burst open and police come in and arrest everyone They all get taken away...as they get out of the paddy wagons at the police station, the media is there reporting what trouble makers those Tea Partyers are, and the fight. At the station the guy notices that some of those who didn't fit are in a different room, in different clothing, chatting and drinking coffee along with the other police, as if they belong. The 20 year old puts 2 and 2 together, uses his own mind and thinks...this was a set up. Luckily this guy is in the know, has friends in high places and a great lawyer who talks to other policemen and finds out, indeed it was a set up. It was instigated by our own government, to stop the independent thinking Tea Partyers, and for the media coverage which the general public will see and think downly on the Tea Party. WQ) What did you think about the book more

Resolved Question: Could anyone correct my mistakes please?

The article “The spread of counterfeiting: Knock-offs catch on" from The Economist described the impact of counterfeiting on economy and how the fake goods spread quickly all over the world. Fake goods can be found everywhere. In several examples, The Economist points out that NASA has bought suspicious equipment and the number of counterfeit parts in military electronics systems more than doubled. Moreover artificial gold found in German’s bank or fake porches and Ferraris on Bangkok’s streets. According to the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition, fake goods make up 5-7% of world trade and are worth somewhere between $250-600 billion. Besides that the article mentioned the reasons of the growth of counterfeiting in recent years. Among them are: shift of world manufacturing to the countries with poor protection from counterfeiting, internet that makes it a lot easier to trade goods and recession in rich countries. Because of growth of counterfeiting a lot of companies are making losses. In order to overcome problem of large number of fake goods companies are using more and more sophisticated technologies such as holograms, special inks, watermarking or radio-frequency identification. The most successful method is so called “genetic markers”, made to be incorporated into the packaging or product itself, as well as online “brand-protection” agencies. A treaty called the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) is expected to be released in order to strengthen controls on piracy. There might be a problem to enforce the treaty in China, since 80% of the world’s counterfeit goods are produced there. Basically, the article “The Cost of Europe's Volcanic-Ash Travel Crisis” from Times, describes the impact of the volcanic ash cloud on the air transport industry. The volcanic ash cloud that grounded planes across Europe last month, has caused chaos and losses to the airlines. Europe's biggest tour operator, TUI Travel, is facing losses of $30 million, which is increasing by $9 million a day. According to the ACI group, the volcanic ash cloud has cost European airport around $183 million. Due to the global financial crisis, travel business had bad time and volcano eruption made it even worse. It caused disruptions in global trade, since a lot of goods traded are transported using air planes. Some food and flowers businesses will be affected by the inability to export their product. It may impact especially Spain which export large amount of products and Kenyan growers that are facing a loss of about $2 million a day. More of the world's commerce may be carried by road, rail or sea, therefore the effect on the wider economy, is not expected to be as great. And as long as the disruption is not too long, this should not be a big problem. more

Voting Question: Help me fulfil my wish - get me work that helps me travel all over, in India and abroad.?

I wish I had work (not necessarily a job) that took me to places all over India and abroad. Not just the commercial hubs like London, Singapore, New York etc. but also beyond. I am ok to make decent money but should have enough opportunity to travel. Not really looking for a corporate "up in the air" job but something where I can interact with people outside boardrooms too. Such a work could be in the form of a long-term project, a full-time employment, on-n-off but steady consultancy, etc. Could be with global companies, not-for-profit organisations, developmental agencies etc. I have 15 years of experience in global conglomerates, financial services firms, technology companies, dotcoms, and research institutions. I have worked in general management, strategic and techno-business roles. I am good at conceptualising things strategic and creative, starting new things from scratch, working with small teams and have result-oriented inter personnel skills. I have a keen interest in knowing about people, cultures, and environment. Can anyone suggest me anything?? At least, where to start looking? more

Resolved Question: Trying to remember name of a Christmas movie?

All I remember is it had a girl who was traveling to find who father, who maybe was a musician or business man. She was traveling with Santa and a rather large elf. At some point I know there was a hot air balloon. Sorry I can't give more details but it's all I remember. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: how do i find out if my purolator shipment is ground or air travel?

my new blackberry is coming in the mail, via purolator. i was just wondering if anyone knew how i go about finding out if my shipment is air or ground travel? it was shipped out on thursday from alberta and i live in ontario, they said 3-5 business days, but i find it hard to believe that if it was shipped on thursday, someone would be driving for 4 days. i have tracked the shipment but all it says is "left via calgary, alberta" if anyone has an answer, please tell me, haha! more

Voting Question: How do I pitch an idea to a large company (an airline) and get paid for my idea?

The short version of my question: I have a great idea that I think a major US airline could benefit from. The problem that I have is simple. Ideas can be stolen before I have an opportunity to be paid for my idea. I truly believe I have a great idea, and would like to benefit from it - but I'm not sure how to proceed. Can I pitch my idea to an airline exec and be paid for my services? Is this even possible? Should I get a lawyer before I proceed? Any and all thoughts would be appreciated. The longer version of my question: Okay, I'm a "thinker". I like to drive around in complete silence and solve problems. As an example, when I was 13, I noticed an airplane that I was boarding had a real problem getting all of its passengers seated so I whipped out a piece of paper and started sketching ideas of how to seat passengers more efficiently. I'm not kidding you when I say this, but the sketches and notes that I made when I was 13 - are now becoming standard seating procedures for some airlines (15 years later). Is this groundbreaking news? No, but I'm hoping to demonstrate that I'm not the typical person who is oblivious to the world's business problems. Lately, I've been focusing on air travel (I'm a pilot and studying to go into Air Traffic Control). While researching a recent essay, I stumbled upon (and developed) an idea that I think a major US airliner would truly profit from. This idea then turned into 3 wonderful ideas. One of which is a brand new business (although it requires far too much capital for me to even dream about starting). How do I take what I perceive as a significant opportunity for an airliner to expand its operations - to an airline and pitch this to them for my own financial gain. Any ideas? Come on yahoo Answers! Give me some leads! more

Resolved Question: How to become an irctc e ticket agent?

BECOME AUTHORIZED RAILWAY ETICKET AGENT APPROVED BY INDIAN GOVT. IRCTC. START YOUR OWN TRAVELS BUSINESS BOOK RAIL ETICKET AIR TICKET BUSTICKET CAR RENTAL TOURS PACKAGES MOBILE RECHARGE AND MUCH MORE SERVICES...... YOUR OWN TRAVELS WEB SITE ANY BUDY USE YOUR WEB SITE YOU WILL GET COMMISSION!! Requirement for Make an Authorised Rail E Ticket Agents 1.Fill IRCTC Registration Form 2.Attach Demand Draft for Rs. 10,000/- in the name of "OSS RETAILS PVT. LTD." payable at "Delhi" as processing Non Refundable fees. 3.Attach a photo identity, Address proof, Pan card and 3 Passport Size photograph and Send us to the following address. JAGAT ANAND SRIVASTAVA, OSS RETAILS PVT. LTD., 707, 7TH FLOOR, ANSAL BHAWAN, 16 K G MARG, NEW DELHI - 110001 CONTACT 9971233106/9971387172 EMAIL: railossagent@gmail.com more

Resolved Question: i would like to travel to houston texas business class good fair in any air line?

i would like to travel to Houston Texas from Bahrain business class ticket good fair air line more

Resolved Question: Who is the biggest idiot at the moment in the airline industry?

I'm sick of going by air at the moment, no it's not because I have travel sickness it's because the airline industry is severely fucked up at the moment. So I wish to ask you peoples of Yahoo who at the moment is the biggest idiot in a certain percentage of the airline industry: 1. Willie Walsh the company director of British Airways who clearly has left them for dead and will charge you £500.00 for the privilege of working for him. 2. Michael O'Leary the money grabbing airline magnate who currently is the CEO of every bodies favourite: Ryanair. He runs an organisation that quite frankly on a scale of hatred fits in with such others as Al'Qaeda and the Zimbabwean Government. And now for the airlines, please vote: 1. Ryanair 2. British Airways 3. Jet2.com 4. Easyjet 5. Flybe Please enter both of these details as I will be using them for my business studies project. The best answer will get......10 Points! more

Voting Question: What US Military Branch should I join?

So, to start off, Hi I'm a 17 year old teenage girl who has serious goals in her life she is determined to accomplish beyond the sense of mediocrity. One of the things that caught my eye was that enlistment in any of the branches would secure college tuition payment. Here's my plan after high school (I'm graduating in June 2010) Go to community college, transfer after 2 years to UC Irvine/UCLA to obtain my major in International Business. Along the course of my college years, I'd like to study abroad for either the summer or Fall semester to gain experience for both educational and future job references. However, that would not happen till either my 3rd or 4th year in college. Here's the downfall I have FAFSA, so the payment for my classes at a community college would be taken care of. However, I don't know how I will be able to pay for tuition after community college since I am determined to transfer to a UC. Nor do I know where I will obtain the money to study abroad. Here's what made me contemplate on joining one of the US Military branches: Tuition is 100% paid for including room & board, plus you get paid for the training you have done even if you have done part time. You also recieve a stipend after of nearly $20,000. This all came from the scholarship info of the National Guard I recieved in the mail yesterday. That really, really caught my eye since paying for my education is really a stresser right now for me. But, all of that good stuff is what I've read off the National Guard info that I recieved. That's what made me think about enlisting. I've done my research, and I noticed a lot of people recommend joining the Navy or the Air Force for educational purposes. The two main reasons I want to join is 1. Educational purposes to pay off my college tuition (At a regular university if possible) 2. Travel around overseas Please help me with advice... Thank you.What is the difference between National Guard and Air National Guard? more

Voting Question: What do you use probabilities and statistics for in your daily life?

Everyone knows that insurance companies, hedge fund managers and all sorts of other businesses and professions use probabilities and statistics to make decision. But I'm interested to know what uses people have found for probabilities and statistics in their day to day life. Maybe you're not actually looking up statistics, but it's just a hunch you have that one thing is more likely to happen than another. Or maybe you've picked up something from hearsay, like a friend of yours told you that air travel is statistically safer than car travel. Or maybe you actually do some research and get statistical data from a reliable source. Like maybe you gamble on sports games and pore over players statistics. These are all valid answers. The more specific the better. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Do you think this is a scam?

I am looking at a car to buy. When I emailed the seller about it, this is the email I recieved back. Hello, Thank you for your interest in my SUV. This is a 2008 ACURA MDX 3.7L V6, 4x4, ONLY 21,900 Miles The vehicle is in EXCELLENT condition; the body and paint are immaculate, no scratches and no dents; the interior is clean; it has never been involved in any kind of accident. I'm an US Air Force Col. currently stationed in the UK and the car is here with me. It was bought from USA and it still has US registration documents, because I didn't register it here. The shipping will take up to 7 business days and you will also have 10 days to inspect and test drive the vehicle from the moment it arrives at your place. There will be no extra or hidden taxes for you to pay since the car is still registered in US. In case you decide not to keep the car I'm responsible for shipping back costs. As I'm unable to travel in the near future and I don't have anyone available back home to help me with the sale I decided to sell this car through eBay or craigslist. The transaction will be made entirely through eBay Motors and we both will be covered. The final price is $15,000 including shipping from Europe to the US and delivery to your home address. So if you decide to buy this car or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible. Thank you and have a great day Col. Denzel Jenkins He also sent me 43 pics of the car. How can I find out if this is a scam?He sent the vin # also. I ran a carfax everything seems good. I called the dealership that the car was bought from they ran the car but it deosnt belong to a denzel jenkins. Also through ebay motors there is a buyer protection program of up to $50,000, However, since the seller and car are located in the UK, I will not be covered to be reimbursed if I dont receive the car...I am not buying this car. I wanted to see what everyone thought as the deal was presented to me. I would never just send someone money. However it it was a transaction through ebay and my money was covered that would be a different story. I have investigated this the best to my ability and from what i found it is showing to be a scam more

Resolved Question: Similarities between Iceland Volcano and Gaza Blockade?

For a week the Iceland volcano caused a huge disruption in worldwide air traffic. Many people were stock. Many lost most of their cash. Business was interrupted. Medical operations were canceled. Airlines lost billions, among other things. This was all caused by a God made blockade for only one week. What should the Palestinians in Gaza say, when they have been under a man made blockade for 3 years now. People have not been able to travel for nearly all that period. Most basic supplies to the Strip have been stopped including building material and school books. Many have died waiting on permit to leave for treatment. Hundreds of businesses permanently shutdown. Well off people became poor. Students could not finish their education abroad. Nearly 50% unemployment rate. That is not counting the total lack of security and being under continuous threat of another Israeli destructive war. All of this punishment because people participated in democratic elections and voted for a party that the US and Israel do not like. What is worse? The one-week God-made blockade? Or the 3-year man-made blockade? Whatever happened to humanity? more

Resolved Question: Republicans claim to care about fiscal responsibility?

Is this what they mean? http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2010/04/rnc_spent_340k.php The RNC spent more than $340K at a semi-annual meeting in Honolulu in Jan., the latest example of the party spending lavishly on itself while GOP officials worry they won't have enough money to take advantage of a promising national landscape this fall. According to FEC reports filed late Tuesday, the RNC spent $167K on facilities for the 3-day meeting, which took place at a posh resort in Waikiki. That figure doesn't include rooms and office space for the party employees who staffed the meeting, which added up to at least another $90K. At least 33 RNC staffers and officials made the trip to HI, including top members of the political, communications and research departments, as first reported by Hotline OnCall. Party staff were reimbursed for meals and travel as part of the trip. RNC communications director Doug Heye, who did not work at the committee when the meeting in Honolulu took place, declined to comment on the expenses Tuesday night. The $340K documented in FEC filings does not include airfare for each staffer, which could amount to tens of thousands more. FEC rules require the party committees to disclose how they spent their money, including listing merchants who received payments, but it does not require the RNC to list destinations of air travel. Given that the RNC spends thousands of dollars for air travel every month, that means there is no way to account for the staffers who flew to Honolulu. The total spent on the semi-annual meeting, at which routine party business occurred, means the party shelled out more than $2K for each of the 168 members of the national committee. That does not include airfare for those members. Only the top 3 RNC officials -- chairman Michael Steele, co-chair Jan Larimer and Treasurer Randy Pullen -- had their flights paid for by the RNC. Every other committee member had to pay his or her own way. A total of 29 staffers received reimbursements for expenses made during the meeting. Steele and then-executive director Ken McKay, both of whom attended the meeting, did not report receiving any reimbursements. The new disclosures in FEC reports come just weeks after several party officials resigned in the wake of a party thrown at a risque Hollywood nightclub. McKay and a junior RNC official left the committee after the $2K expense, first reported by The Daily Caller, showed up in last month's FEC report. The amount the RNC spent in HI is likely to eclipse the amount the national committee will spend on a crucial special election to replace ex-Rep. Neil Abercrombie (D) next month. Abercrombie quit to pursue a GOV bid; in his place, 2 prominent Dems and a strong GOP candidate are running in a May 22 winner-take-all election. According to FEC filings, the RNC has transferred an additional $94K in direct and in-kind contributions to the HI GOP. The party will be allowed to spend $87K in coordinated funds with Honolulu City Councilor Charles Djou (R), the party's leading contender to replace Abercrombie. more

Resolved Question: If the Airlines admit that they lost 200 million a day due to the Iceland Volcano, Why are pilots so under...?

paid and over worked when the industry brings in that much revenue daily. Why is air travel so expensive? Why do some now charge for carry ons? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8624663.stm more

Resolved Question: Is the Volcanic Ash Cloud another sign of 21/21/12?

I have a theory about this and I see many signs however I've wrote a poem about it.Here in the UK the last 4 days have been lovely with clear skies.I personally hope it continues. CLEAR SKIES. --------------------------- CLEAR SKIES IN THE NO FLY ZONE TRAVELLERS STRANDED FAR FROM HOME RUNNING OUT OF POWER-BATTERY LOW IN THE MOBILE PHONE MOTHERFUCKING NATURE-ACT OF GOD-IN THE NORTHERN GLOBAL ZONE! INVISIBLE CLOUDS OF CHAOS EVERYWHERE IN CLEAR BLUE SKIES ICELANDIC VOLCANIC ERUPTION SPEWS OUT CLOUDS OF HOT BLACK ASH EURO AIR SPACE-DRIFT CLOUD INVADED-AIRCRAFT CANNOT RISE AIRLINE TRAVEL CANCELLED EVEN THOUGH YOU'VE GOT THE CASH! AVIAN BIRD LIFE FLYING WONDERS WHY STEEL MONSTERS GONE NO POISON VAPOUR TRAIL PEN X O CROSSING SKIES OF BLUE BAR B Q IN SUNSHINE FLIGHT PATH SILENT ABOVE THE LAWN WINGLESS HUMANS GROUNDED CAN YOU BELIEVE IT TOO! SUNTANORAMA NEWS GIRL CAN'T SAY WHEN IT WILL END UNPRECEDENTED SITUATION IT'S NOT SAFE TO LET PLANES FLY FUTURE AIR TRAVEL NOW UNCERTAIN IN A WORLD OF LET'S PRETEND IS PROFIT LOSS WORTH MORE THAN RISK IF HUMANS FLY AND FRY! VULCAN TALKING SCIENTIST DUDE ALL LAVA WHAT HE SAID EURO COMMISSIONER SAYS DO NOT ASK ME TO DECIDE SUNSETS ARE GLORIOUS SKY SCAPES ORANGE,PINK AND RED YOU ONLY NEED TO BE UNLUCKY ONCE IF YOU TAKE THAT PLANE RIDE! SHARES IN AERO COMPANIES ON DOW JONES START TO PLUMMET AIRLINES BEG GOVERNMENTS FOR BAIL OUT BUSINESS GOING KAPUT INSURANCE ADJUSTERS SUFFERING FROM ALL THIS BAD AIR TURBULENCE PUBLIC EYES ALL WATCHING TO SEE IF THEY WILL PAY THE LOOT! TO PAY FOR ALL THOSE TRAVELLING STOPOVERS UNDER EMPTY SKIES WHILST VOLCANO KEEPS EXHALING THICK HOT CLOUDS TO STRATOSPHERE SERIOUS SUITS IN THE CITY SWEATING AS PROFITS TAKE A DIVE WHILST UNDERNEATH WE BREATH IN INVISIBLE DUST BELOW SKIES THAT ARE CLEAR! Okay Dokey, there you go, think what you will,say what you will..loving every moment of living and seeing already a sign of the times.Idiocity Assassin:I'll stab you eye with a biro Yo! The same biro you use to sign your giro! Ya fcukin wino. Don't cross my line Yo. I'll hit you so hard you'll hit the ground in Cairo. I don't need to explain to an Idiot Assassin. No run off and stick yer hand in an electrical point...fool..and yeah Yahoo you can violate me too!Gentleman Jack:Don't come back. You've been given the sack. Because you lack...many things.Got Proof:Whos is ignorant on here..You? No I'm simply enjoying seeing all those people not being able to manipulate words and con people because Mother Nature decides to blow off steam.I already know and that's all I know and people who know me know I know so what do you know...so far. Your just upset because humanity is losing it's control over the world and the truth is approaching. more

Resolved Question: On Arrival Visa/ Transit Visa?

Hi, I need to travel to UK urgently and I hold a valid business visa. However, because of airspace shut down, am unable to travel and not sure, whether I will get tickets once air travel resumes. I am thinking of travelling to Spain and from there take a train to UK, but I do not have Schengen visa and not sure, whether there is an option for getting 'on-arrival visa' to board train to UK. I hold an Indian passport. Thanks for your support. more

Resolved Question: Which of these computers are better (10pts)?

I'm buying a computer online and don't really know alot about them so please help me choose the best one! It'll just be for school work (college), storing music and web surfing 10pts ba Apple iBook G4, 14"LCD, Model #A1055, Free Mouse - 1064MHz Processor - 512MB Ram - 40GB Hard Disk Drive - CD-RW/DVD Combo - AP Wi Fi(Air Port) - 14" LCD - 10.4.2 Operating System(Tiger)New Install (Not yet Registered) THERE MAY BE MINOR SCRATCHES, SMALL DINTS BUT OTHERWISE IN GOOD SHAPE. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TESTED AND DEEMED FUNCTIONING TO ITS PEAK PERFORMANCE. NO RETURNS, NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS, ITEM IS SOLD AS IS, NO WARRANTY. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sony VAIO PCG-9S1L Laptop w/ 15.4" LCD Screen in EXCELLENT Condition! Works GREAT! This laptop would benefit anyone. Whether for business or pleasure, this laptop can accompany you anywhere and it's handy wi-fi makes it easy to travel with and use. This laptop is a bang for the buck and will leave you feeling very satisified! Features Intel Pentium 4 3.06 Ghz 15.4” LCD Screen 512Ram 60G HD CD-RW/DVD 3 USB Ports Headphone and Microphone Jacks Built-in memory stick Wi-Fi On/Off switch -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mac Powerbook purchased in 2005. The battery can hold a charge for 3+ hours.......seriously. Specifications: OS X 10.4.11 1.5 GHz Power PC G4 processor 768 MB memory MBDDR SDRAM Monitor 12 in L2 Cache 512 KB Bus speed 167 MHz Built in Ethernet, Bluetooth, and Airport Card DVD ROM Optical device MATSHITA CD-RW CD-8123 more