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Whether you have kids or not, there are always reasons to book a summer getaway. It’s a popular time to go on a vacation to most destinations. Unfortunately, it’s also an expensive time to go on a trip, as prices skyrocket due to demand. If you do want to get away for a few days but don’t have a very big budget, there is no need to worry: here are some ideas on cheap summer vacation packages.

Head to Albuquerque

If you really don’t mind the 90+ degree temperatures in the summer, this New Mexico city is the place to go. Hotel rates throughout the area are reasonable and airlines offer affordable rates from various airports throughout the country. You won’t even have to pay for a rental car, as ABQ Ride offers bus service all over the greater metro area.

Spend some time on the Gorge

If you want to avoid the heat and crowds of the Grand Canyon, head the opposite direction – right into Appalachia. Summer temperatures in West Virginia are not uncomfortably high. The scenery around New River Gorge is amazing, and there are plenty of fun, affordable activities. Lodging can be found for less than $100 a night.

Explore the Sacred Valley

For a thrilling international adventure, head to Peru. The Sacred Valley area is an affordable alternative to Machu Picchu during the summer. There are hidden gems to check out, including ancient temples and forts. Just go along trekking routes for access to farms, isolated villages, and bustling cities.

Stay at Six Flags Fiesta

Don’t do Disney World in the summer, unless you want to spend a fortune. Instead, head to San Antonio where you WILL find cheap summer vacation packages and go back and forth between Six Flags and White Water Bay Water Park. Both parks are included in price of admission. You can get huge discounts by buying your tickets in advance on the internet. While summers in Texas are hot, you can stay cool at the Water Park.

Go to Chincoteague Island for a beach vacation

When most people think of “summer vacations”, the beach is usually the first image that comes to mind. The temperatures in this part of VA are just right during the summer, and the rates are reasonable. In addition to lounging around the beach, you can also keep an eye out for birds, wild ponies, and do some cycling.

Other Ideas

A few more affordable places to visit on your summer getaway include:

• Cape Cod, Massachusetts

• Laughlin, NV

• Rovinj, Croatia

• Madrid, Spain

• Phoenix, AZ

• Gatlinburg, TN

• St. Louis, MO

It’s best to start planning early. The sooner you start your search for cheap summer vacation packages, the easier it will be to find a good deal!

Online deals are always worth looking into – especially when you want to save on a vacation package. Some companies give competitive prices, easy-to-use search tools, and 24/7 hour customer service. There are also alerts you can sign up for to receive details about the best cheap summer vacation packages.

Amazing Ao Nang

Whenever we go on holiday, we like to venture away from the really touristy parts of the country. Don’t get me wrong, I like touristy and the kids like touristy. Hubby, on the other hand likes it less. He wants to do more authentic things like camping in the desert, hiking up active volcanoes or trekking through the jungle with each person carrying their own gear (despite the fact the girls have a hard time carrying a single shopping bag, never mind a backpack). Unfortunately for him, these ideas are more fantasy than reality. But as much as I love touristy, I enjoy an adventure, getting off the beaten track and experiencing the culture of a place.

Recently, we got cheap flights with Air Asia to fly to Phuket, Thailand. We loved Phuket, despite warnings that it is full of Australian and European tourists and is not the real Thailand. But we found it a wonderful spot to enjoy a fantastic family holiday. We stayed at Kata Beach and Kamala Beach (both much quieter and much more family oriented than bustling Patong). We thoroughly enjoyed the beaches, food, sightseeing, and accommodation.

We often break up our holiday by going somewhere different and maybe just a little off the beaten track. Although hubby doesn’t consider something off the beaten track unless it literally has no road and involves the bush or jungle. We had heard a lot of great things about Krabi, spectacular scenery with vast limestone cliffs jutting out from the crystal clear ocean and much less touristy than Phuket. We booked a wonderful villa just outside Ao Nang which was a peaceful haven.

Whenever you travel, the weather can be quite unpredictable, especially when you go during the monsoon season. The weather had been fantastic in Phuket but the day we left for Krabi, the rain began. We left Phuket with light rain but soon after, the rain became heavier. It wasn’t long before we hit torrential rain with heavy winds. Many parts of the motorway were flooding but that didn’t stop our driver. He seemed like a madman determined to beat the storm. I don’t think anything would have stopped him from getting us to our destination, dead or alive. I was silently panicking, praying that we escape harm.

The winding road, limestone cliffs and the pounding rain created very dramatic scenery. Hubby loved every minute of it. There is nothing better than driving at top speed in a monsoon storm with spectacular views to make his day. The kids were too busy watching movies and playing games on the iPad, to even notice the rain, not to mention the thunder or lightening. I, on the other hand, was convinced we were not going to make it to Ao Nang alive.

Needless to say, we did arrive in one piece at our destination and although it rained the entire night, we didn’t care, because we were staying in a beautiful villa.

The next morning the sun was shining bright for another perfect day in paradise. We spent the morning walking around Ao Nang, which is a small charming coastal town. There are the usual tourist shops and plenty of restaurants. What makes Ao Nang so fantastic is that it is a great destination to base yourself for exploring the local islands. As in Phuket, you can pretty much do anything in Krabi from scuba diving, snorkeling, white water rafting, elephant trekking, cooking classes etc. The only difference is that it is much quieter, less people and a lot more countryside.

Once we had walked the main street, had coffee (my impatient kids hate waiting for hubby and I to have our morning coffee because they a. think it is a waste of time/money and b. they don’t get anything to eat or drink because we are too cheap), sorted our squabbles, had a pit stop for more food, we finally arrived at the pier. There were no queues at the counter and we booked a longtail boat to take us to the local islands for a day. Long tail boats are old fishing boats with heaps of character and are driven by one or two local fishermen. To get into the boat, you have to wade in the sea about waist high and hoist yourself in. The great thing about a large family is because there are six of us, we essentially get our own boat with a few extra tourists who have to fit in our schedule. Since we make up the majority of people on the boat, we get to dictate the schedule. Well to be honest, I get to dictate the schedule. One of the benefits of being the mum.

We spent several days island hopping on long tail boats. We only touched on some of the islands, Chicken Island, Hong Islands, Koh Poda, Koh Tap and Koh Mor, James Bond Island, Phi Phi Island, to name a few. You could easily spend your whole holiday island hopping. It is cheap, fun, and peaceful. Great for snorkeling, kayaking, swimming and best of all relaxing. Driving on the open seas is spectacular and the scenery is stunning. It rates as one of the best experiences of our holiday.

Another highlight of our trip was elephant trekking. The girls for some reason were desperate to ride an elephant. My eldest daughter said it was her dream to ride an elephant despite being absolutely terrified once she actually got on it. I think her dream quickly disappeared when she saw the size of the elephant. I’m not sure her reality involved a large wrinkly massive animal and not a cuddly cute stuffed animal.

When we booked our tour, it was raining lightly but by the time we got to the jungle, it was pouring rain, which goes without saying. We bought the obligatory raincoats, which my teenagers surprisingly agreed to wear. I thought we all looked cute despite shrieks of horror as I took photos. As the tour operators were debating whether to cancel the tour, the rain slowed down and they decided to take us. Again it was just our family on the tour as we needed 3 elephants. As a small tour operator, they didn’t take many people out at a time.

Because it had been raining so heavily, the ground was very slippery and very muddy. The elephants were slipping and sliding a fair bit. The boys went together and were leading the charge. As self-obsessed thrill seekers, they were loving the experience as the elephants trudged slowly up the hill, through the jungle, weaving in and out of the trees. Their elephant was also a bit temperamental which they thought was good fun and didn’t worry them in the slightest. My youngest daughter, who is fearless like her brothers went with Hubby and couldn’t take the smile off her face. Hubby was also having a great time whooping it up especially when the elephants would lose their footing. He thought it was great as it was much more challenging and dangerous than it would have been on dry ground. He was pleasantly surprised that the rain created some excitement and that it wasn’t your typical boring tour.

On the topic of tours, I must say that Hubby hates organised tours and goes out of his way to avoid them unless he is outnumbered by all of us and forced to go. But even he admitted that the only way we could ride an elephant was to go on a tour. Not really possible to ride a wild elephant in the jungle on our own accord. He was also in a good mood as the tour we chose was very cheap. I do like to indulge my cheapskate hubby now and then by going for the cheapest deal. But it just shows, you don’t have to choose the most expensive tour to have the best time.

The two family chickens (my older daughter and I), well in this case, actually only one chicken (my daughter) were together. Usually I am the scaredy cat but I didn’t have the time to indulge my fears. I was too busy calming my daughter down and reassuring her that we weren’t going to be crushed by the elephant. After about 15 minutes of heavy counselling, a few hysterics and deep breathing, she began to relax and enjoy herself, even patting the elephant sporadically. She was so proud of herself afterwards and it made me happy to see her overcome her fears and feel confident on this beautiful animal. To me, that is exactly what travel is about. She still talks about how much fun she had riding the elephant and keeps a photo of her and the elephant on her bedside table.

There is so much to do in Ao Nang, Krabi. It is the perfect place to go off and do your activities. It is less touristy, cheaper and more authentic than places such as Phuket. Don’t be afraid to venture out into the countryside, you’ll reap the rewards and you will have so much to laugh and talk about with your kids for years to come.

Tips To Choose Some Amazing Places to Visit

If you are going to decide on the most amazing places to visit this year, your time and budget will play an important part in helping you make this decision. No matter what place you visit, we suggest that you follow the tips given below. These tips will help you choose some amazing places to visit.

Have an open mind

Have you heard about a beautiful place that you can’t pronounce the name of? Do you have no idea as to where the destination is? If so, don’t worry. You can find cheap flights to that destination with a little bit of Google search. This search will let you know if the place is safe to visit. You can also book tickets online. At times, you can have tons of fun at the destination that you don’t even know the name of.

Get creative

If you have decided to visit a place where the flights are expensive, we suggest that you go for an alternative. Let’s take Ljubljana once again. Flying directly to the place is expensive, but you can get there within two hours on a shuttle bus. So, you need to be a bit creative.

Check out the underdog

In every country of the world, you can find a “second city”, which is a lot cheaper than its capital city. So, you may want to visit the cheaper city instead of its most expensive city.

Be decisive

Once you have decided on a place to visit, go ahead and book a ticket for it as soon as you can. You don’t have to think about it for months since you don’t want to lose the opportunity.

Give a reason

Why is it that you want to visit a certain country? Do you want to have fun with your friends or you want to go somewhere to unwind? Whatever the reason may be, you may want to ask yourself why you have chosen a certain destination. You must have a reasonable reason for your choice.

Make safe choices

You may be adventures as far as choosing travel destinations is concerned. But keep in mind that you may want to make safe choices. In other words, you may want to choose a popular destination.

Go alone

If you are unable to find anyone to go on the trip with you, don’t be disappointed. If no one is ready to go with you, you should go alone. You will still have a lot of fun.

Visit a local place

Traveling doesn’t require you to choose a destination that is thousands of miles away from your residence. You may find a place around the corner as well. As a matter of fact, you will find some hidden gems in your backyard.

If you are on a tight budget, don’t cancel your seats. What you need to keep in mind even expensive countries can be visited on a budget. For instance, you can cook food on your own and use public transport to save money. All you have to do is be creative and you will have a lot of fun even on a tight budget.

So, you may want to keep these tips in mind before choosing some amazing places to visit.

Las Vegas Vacation – Tips, Tricks and Cautions

These “cautions”, “tips”, and “tricks” are offered to help make your Las Vegas Vacation as enjoyable, fast and easy to plan as possible. Whether this is your first trip to “Fabulous Las Vegas” or you are a veteran, you’ll find some useful tips and tricks here.

Las Vegas Travel Tips: First and foremost, the biggest mistake many travelers to Las Vegas make in planning a trip is to book the cheapest air fare/hotel package “available anywhere”. These are offered everywhere from your hometown newspaper to television ads to especially, e-mail spam. Beware!

Why? A Cheap Las Vegas Vacation is good, we agree! BUT, did you know virtually all Las Vegas Hotels have 2- 3 levels of room quality (or options)? Now, we mean even many of the five star, “big ones” many of these are just plain substandard rooms, maybe with a nice view of the air conditioning system! (This actually happened to me personally, and was it Loud!)

Things like older bed mattresses, no safes, old decorating, long walks to the casino, restraunts, shows, or even a taxi. Did you know there are monorail trains running right behind some of the rooms? How about a roller coaster right outside your window? And lots more. Just remember “cheapest” is just that. Ask at the front desk at check-in exactly where your room is, look at it before signing in if possible.

We aren’t pushing for only high dollar rooms here, just get the best quality room your budget will allow, you will be very glad you did.

Why book your Hotel first? Las Vegas is booked up an average of 94% year round, so plan ahead (at least 30+ days is recommended) to get the exact days you want, where you want, room quality you want. Plus, usually it’s less expensive to book well in advance. Did you know that Sunday through Thursday is less expensive? When you get your selected Las Vegas Hotel booked, then you can book a flight to fit the days in and out to fit YOUR schedule.

Makes sense doesn’t it?

Once you get your Las Vegas Hotel booked first. Then you can book the Las Vegas Shows that you want, when you want. Be sure to check to see if your particular show choice isn’t “dark” on your selected days. Holidays are a good example of dark days.

Then book your Las Vegas Tour. (If you have never experienced the thrill of a Helicopter Ride at night over “Glitter Gulch and Downtown”, or a daytime trip over the Boulder Dam and Grand Canyon this is something you will never forget!) It isn’t as expensive as you might think! Check our tours links for prices and times.

This is the entertainment capital of the World, so allow yourself enough time to take in as many attractions (dozens are free) as possible, it will make your Las Vegas Vacation much more memorable. If possible, book an extra night stay just to allow for a special Las Vegas Tour or a day of Las Vegas Golf.

Las Vegas Gambling Tips:

Gambling is the lifeblood of Las Vegas. You didn’t really think those billion dollar hotels were built by “winners” did you? Set a daily budget for gambling and stick to it! You do have a good chance at winning. Hundreds if not thousands of “Hand Pay Jackpots” are paid every day. Be careful though, those chips, tokens and ticket-in/ticket-out seem too much like “play money” they are not they are your real money! Stick to your budget! Did I say that already?

Get a “players card” everywhere you go and use it, or if you are a “table player” ask the pit boss to “rank” or “rate” you. They will track your play and comp you accordingly with all kinds of free stuff. Such as meals, rooms, clothing, limos, gift shop points and even cash. These really help put the odds in your favor.

Seems like my “budget” is always too small, but try your best to set a reasonable daily goal and stick to it, don’t tap into tomorrows budget! Just maybe you’ll walk away a big winner! It happens every day. Remember the phrase: “Walk away when ahead”!

It’s not my place to preach, but here are some very useful Las Vegas tips on handling your money. All that cash in the casinos you see everywhere attracts some pretty shady characters (read Crooks!) Security is excellent, but there are always a few, and it just takes one to ruin a perfect vacation.

Las Vegas Security:

Ladies, bring or buy a small purse with a neck strap or waste pouch, or fanny pack, something that is comfortable enough to keep on your person all the time. Never ever set your purse on the floor or next to a machine, or on a stool next to you. This is a magnet for thieves! Keep that strap around your neck.

Most thieves work in pairs, one to distract you, the other to snag your purse. Just a couple types of distractions they use are: one will drop a coin or dollar bill or two near you on the floor and ask you “is that your cash on the floor?” while the other grabs your stuff, or overly talkative “players” will sit down next to you and jabber to get your attention, while their partner grabs your stuff, or hits the payout button and walks away with your ticket. Believe me. This does happen. They are very slick and fast, so just be aware.

When you do accumulate a couple winning tickets, hide them in your wallet or purse until you are ready to cash them in, and then stash the cash. Remember the “walk away” tip?

Men: It isn’t degrading to wear a waste pouch. Okay, if you just don’t want to, then fold your bills and keep them in your front pants pocket. If they “pickpocket” your wallet with all your credit cards in it at least you’ll have your cash, or vice versa, just keep them separated. And, watch those tickets.

If you do hit a good size jackpot, take the money to the safe in your room or take it to the Hotel desk for safekeeping. Or, ask for a Security escort to your room or car. They are happy to provide this service. Don’t walk around the casino or streets with a big wad of cash!

The Security at all Hotels and Casinos is excellent. With all those thousands of cameras (Eyes in the sky) every inch of the casino is being taped continuously. (Did you know that Nevada law requires casinos to have this level of security?) It is for your protection as well as the Hotel/Casino.

Now please understand, we are not trying to scare you away here, but rather just make you aware! It is real easy to get caught up in all the flashing lights, noise, overhead shows, people watching and normal distractions of a casino. Just don’t give them an opportunity to ruin your fun.

Follow these Las Vegas Travel Tips and they will make your Las Vegas Vacation a lifetime memory.

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Cheap Vacation Bundles: Guide to Affordable Travel Packages and How You Can Find Them

Travel plans aren’t nearly as complicated as they used to be. There are so many helpful websites and tools online that make hotel reservation, airfare selection, and car rental simple processes. Finding cheap vacation bundles is easy and straightforward. You can browse through packages that are already put together or customize your own by selecting from a variety of flights and hotels. There is usually an option to include vehicle rental in the bundle as well.

In order to ensure that you get a good deal, only use a dependable and trustworthy online travel site. Its navigation and search function should be easy to use. You should be able to just enter the dates you plan to travel, your local airport, and destination city. When you conduct a search, there should be an option to search for airfare only, airfare + hotel, and airfare + hotel + car rental.

Of course, you can always check out packages that are already bundled together if you don’t have specific plans in mind. Last-minute deals, for instance, often include roundtrip airfare and 2 – 5 nights at a budget hotel. If it’s a cruise you are after, there are usually last-minute deals offered by the ship lines as well.

While some cheap vacation bundles include only airfare, room, and a meal or two, there are still some that feature perks like access to a spa and tickets to nearby attractions. Read carefully over a package to find out what it includes. Don’t spend money on a package that offers a lot of stuff that you likely won’t need.

Cost of Cheap Vacation Bundles

Where, exactly, can you go? Which destinations offer the cheapest vacations? It depends on factors like time of year, whether or not it’s tourist season in that area, weather, airlines, market fluctuations, and so forth. When conducting a search for “cheap travel packages” or something similar, Caribbean and Mexican destinations usually pop up the most, followed by Vegas, Florida, California, and Hawaii. Yes, it’s sometimes even possible to find budget accommodation and discount airfare to Hawaii!

If you haven’t yet decided on a specific destination, search for packages centered around a theme that interests you, such as a golf package, beach getaway, outdoor adventure, spa and relaxation trips, ski resorts, etc. You’ll be given recommendations on affordable trips that you will surely enjoy.

Wherever you want to go or whatever you want to do, start your search for cheap vacation bundles today. Keep in mind that the listed prices are usually per person.

Do you have an online coupon code? If not, it’s time to get one. It’s the best way to get deals on cheap vacation bundles. Use the site to view all of the current deals or search for airfare, hotels, car rental, cruises, and more.

Cheap Vacation Spots Guide: 6 Affordable Destinations for a Fun Getaway

It’s not true at all that you have to spend a ton of money to go on a lavish vacation. For every popular tourist spot, there is a cheap alternative. Even some of the more popular destinations are becoming more affordable these days. No matter what kind of trip you’re interested in, you can count on there being some cheap vacation spots out there to fulfill your needs. Here are a few recommendations to get you started.

Thailand is always a popular country for backpackers. It’s got a rich culture, beautiful islands, beach-huts, cuisine, and tons of adventures. All of these are usually available at affordable prices. There is more to Thailand than just Bangkok. Explore places like Koh Tao, Koh Samet, Khao Lak, Hua Hin District, and Phuket City as well.

This is a cheap alternative to more popular South American countries like Brazil and Argentina. There are plenty of gorgeous beaches to choose from and abundant wildlife to check out. Just hop on an American Airlines, Air Europa, or British Airways flight to Montevideo.

Isla Mujeres

If you’re looking for cheap vacation spots in Mexico, head here. It’s an inexpensive alternative to Cancun. As long as the dollar remains strong in Mexico, places like Isla Mujeres will be affordable for travelers from the US. You can get around the island with a rented golf cart. Since there aren’t any tourist traps to fall into, everything is available at a low price.

Camino de Santiago

Looking for a cheap European vacation? Camino de Santiago is your best choice right now. See many historic sites by walking the trail across Spain. Thousands of people from across the globe to the “pilgrimage” across the trail every summer. There are plenty of affordable restaurants and budget lodging places along the route.

Oklahoma City

This US city is an inexpensive getaway that offers plenty of fun activities. You can do everything from wandering through Bricktown (free) to visit the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. There is no shortage of restaurants, shops, bars, and hotels.

Daytona, FL

If you want a beach vacation, Daytona is one of the most fun beaches in the world. It’s also associated with NASCAR, so you might want to check out the speedway if it’s open. There are actually 20 miles or so of public shoreline to explore. Interested in history? Visit the Museum of Arts and Sciences.

These are just a few of the many cheap vacation spots to visit right now! Each of these destinations has something to offer travelers of all ages.

When planning any kind of getaway or trip, be sure to use online coupons to ensure that you get the best deal possible. You can also use the intuitive search function to learn about cheap vacation spots all over the world.

Cheap Vacation Packages for Two – An Overview of Some of the Most Affordable, Romantic Getaways

If you want to take your significant other to some place special but don’t have a lot of money, don’t worry: there are a variety of cheap vacation packages for two to choose from. You can spend a few days together at a nice resort or cruise cabin without emptying your savings.

Here is a guide to some of the least expensive vacation destinations for two:

Savannah, GA

Savannah is a very romantic, charming spot in the south. It’s a good mix of the old and the new, and offers affordable accommodation, restaurants, and fun activities. There are nearly 100 hotels for you to choose from, many of which have rates under $100 per night.

St. Petersburg, FL

Just west of Tampa, this beachfront town is among the cheapest vacations for couples. It’s charming and small enough to walk around, so you might not have to spend money on a rental car. Head along the city’s Central Avenue to find dozens of antique shops, book sellers, restaurants, and more.

Las Vegas, NV

Vegas is probably the most affordable of all of the top tourist spots in the US. The resorts and hotels are able to keep the rates very low since they make most of their money through casinos and entertainment. Of course, the trip will only be affordable just as long as you don’t spend too much money on gambling. There are plenty of romantic things to do, from sharing a kiss at the Bellagio Fountains to getting married at the Graceland Wedding Chapel.

Sedona, AZ

Often referred to as one of North America’s most beautiful places, Sedona offers cheap vacation packages for two. In addition to the red rocks and gorgeous scenery, you’ll also find unique spas, hundreds of hiking trails, a variety of low-cost inns and lodges, and a whole lot more.

Riviera Maya, Mexico

There are plenty of inexpensive ocean-view suites, three bedroom penthouses, and all-inclusive resorts located in the Riviera Maya. Your getaway can be as relaxing or as adventurous as you want it to be, as there are a variety of activities from relaxing at a yoga retreat to exploring ancient ruins.

Athens, Greece

If you’re looking for cheap vacation packages for two in Europe, let Athens be your destination. It’s a Pinnacle of Western Civilization and filled to the brim with iconic sights like the Acropolis and Parthenon. Just as long as you don’t go in the summer, as it is peak tourist season. During the rest of the year, prices and airfare are reduced for the most part. There is plenty of live, free entertainment throughout the city.

Whether you want to go on vacation next month or next year, you can always count on online discounts to help you save the most money. Just look over all of the cheap vacation packages for two to find out what kind of deals are available.

5 Tips To Get The Cheapest Last Minute Flights

Whether you are an individual or a corporate traveler, in these difficult economic times, everyone is looking to save money whenever they can, and to get the cheapest last minute flights for their trip.

If you absolutely must book your flights last minute here are 5 great tips that can help you to find cheap last minute flights.

1. Try to book your flights as far in advance as possible. Try to plan your travel so you do not end up having to book your flights at the last minute. Many times, people end up having to book their flights last minute because they procrastinated and put off booking their flights.

If you can, book your airfare at least two to three months in advance of your departure date. If you can purchase your airline tickets this far in advance, you have the best opportunity to get the lowest ticket prices.

If you can not book two to three months in advance of the departure date, then, at the very least, try to book your flights within two to three weeks of the departure date. Do not wait until the week of your departure date to try to book your flights.

If you wait till the last week to book your flights, the ticket prices will be very expensive, and there is a very strong likelihood that the seats may be sold out.

2. Search for deals and discounted flights at the websites of all of the major airlines that fly to your destinations. It is not easy to find a deal on airfare, but if you have patience, and take your time to search all of the websites for all of the airlines, you might just find a great deal for your itinerary.

3. Look for cheap last minute flights on all of the major on-line travel booking websites. These sites have access to millions of discounted flights and they do not always have access to the same flights or prices. Or, a particular on-line travel website might be running an instant discount on flights for itinerary.

4. Do all of your research for cheap last minute flights in one day, and be prepared to book your tickets when you find a good deal. When you find a great deal, do not delay or procrstinate to book your flights…

Prices can change and go up anytime. Airline ticket prices are constantly changing. You can find flights and price that you like, and frequently, if you do not book your flights right then, you can lose the seats, or the deal, because someone else might buy the tickets.

Do not make the mistake of thinking that if you find a great price for cheap flights for your trip, that you can wait a couple of hours or days to decide to buy them at that price. If you need to book your flights, do not gamble on being able to buy your tickets later.

Do all of your research on all of the websites in the same day, and book your flights that same day as soon as you can.

5. Make sure that when you look for your flights that you have a credit card or debit card that has sufficient funds, so you can pay for your airline tickets when you find the cheapest last minute flights for your trip.

Too often, people spend the time to search for cheap flights, and then, when they have finally found a great deal on their flights, they try to pay for their flights, only to find out that their credit card is over the limit, or their debit card has insufficient funds to cover the payment for the tickets.

By the time they clear up their payment issues, and are ready to finally make payment, they find out that they seats are now sold out and/or that the cheap ticket prices have gone up.

The key point is, that when you are looking to book cheap last-minute flights for personal travel, such as last minute flights to Florida or last minute flights to Las Vegas you must be prepared to be ready to make payment when you find a great deal for cheap flights. Otherwise, the likelihood is that the you risk losing the seats or the discounted ticket price.

Spring Break Destinations Ideas – Sunny Beaches, Big Cities, and Ski Trips

It’s finally spring time again. When it comes to spring break destinations, Americans have always loved fun, sunny beach vacations. While beaches will always be popular, there are still a few other types of vacations that are appealing to spring break goers these days. Where are you planning to go? Are you trying to narrow down your list?

Here are a few ideas:

• Cancun – This really isn’t a surprise. Cancun is usually #1 on most lists. With its turquoise waters and pristine beaches, it’s no wonder why so many people flock to this Mexican destination every year. Airfare is usually cheap and there is no shortage of resorts offering discount rates. Hotels, restaurants, and bars really cater to spring breakers and party-goers.

• Miami – Those without passports can still enjoy similar weather in South Beach. You can relax under the sun during the day and party at night when the skyline neon-lights come on. The city has always been known for its reputation as a “nightlife haven”. Not only are there tons of resorts and hotels along South Beach, there are also many apartment and condo rental options.

• Jamaica – You get a few popular spring break destinations in this Caribbean island: Montego Bay, Negril, Kingston, and Ocho Rios. Jamaica isn’t all sand and water, either – there are rainforests and mountains. Head to Negril if you want to do some diving or snorkeling. In Montego Bay, there are many infamous all-inclusive resorts and British-colonial architecture. Kingston, the capital city, is notorious for reggae and the Bob Marley Museum.

• Las Vegas – If you’re not looking for a beach vacation this year, then head to Vegas. Just go on a road trip to Sin City or take advantage of discount airfare. There are plenty of things to do on a budget. Vegas is much more than just a city filled with casinos. The live entertainment is second to none.

• New Orleans – Interested in spring break destinations that offer a cultural experience? Just go down South to NOLA. It’s not just popular during Mardi gras season, it’s popular for spring break as well. This is a city that prides itself on culture and tradition, and you can experience everything it has to offer, from Creole food to ghost tours.

• Park City – Not everyone associated “spring break” with “ski resorts”, but if there is one destination that offers spring break goers a good time, it’s Park City, Utah. It’s especially appealing to families who want to spend spring break together. It’s not all about skiing either; there are plenty of other fun activities as well.

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Go to any of these spring break destinations and you’re sure to have a good time!

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A Weekend in Madrid

The cosmopolitan capital city of Spain is not just a business centre and home to the Spanish Government and Royal Family, it also makes an exciting location for a city break. Getting There Madrid’s Barajas Airport is about 8 miles from the city, and has great connections to the city centre. The metro is the best option, and takes less than half an hour-head to Nuevos Ministerios from where you can connect to the nearest metro station to your hotel. There is also an airport bus to the city centre, dropping you off at Plaza de Colón in the city centre, or if you want to be dropped to your door, you can take the AeroCITY minibus or get a taxi. These are the slower options however as traffic is notoriously heavy. Travelzoo is a good place to find cheap flights and holiday deals to Madrid.

Where to Stay To get the most out of a short stay in Madrid, book yourself into one of the many centrally located hostels or hotels (although Madrid is fairly compact and easily navigated by metro, so you won’t be too far from the action wherever you stay). If you do want to stay central and you are on a budget there are plenty of hostels to choose from including Hostal Acapulco, which is one of the best, or Hostal América, which has a roof terrace where you can look out across the city. For a little extra you could try Ateneo Hotel, which is quieter and rooms have private balconies, or for that more luxurious stay there is the five star Hesperia Hotel. What Not to Miss A weekend in Madrid wouldn’t be complete without a visit to at least one of the many art galleries it has to offer.

Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, in the Atocha district, is the place to see some great Spanish contemporary art and pulls in the crowds with work by the likes of Picasso and Dalí, and it houses sculptures and modern media artwork such as photography and film as well as paintings. For lovers of more traditional works, the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) has opened its doors and has a good display of paintings by Rubens, Velázquez, Goya, El Greco and Caravaggio among others. There are also Tiépolo frescos to see in the palace.

Madrid of course is also famous for bullfighting, so for the not so fainthearted (and if you condone it) head to La Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas. Or, for a slightly less bloodthirsty sport, head to see one of the world’s greatest football teams in action and catch a Real Madrid home game if you can. If your trip doesn’t coincide with the football season you can still take a tour around the Bernabéu stadium and visit the trophy room, and have a stroll on the pitch. You can fly directly to Spain with Fly Monarch, who offers cheap flights to Spain, as well as flying to other Spanish destinations like Barcelona; the country’s capital may make a useful starting point for a Spanish trip.


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Sujeeth approached for Bellamkonda’s Hindi debut?

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Remember Sujeeth? The director of ‘Saaho’ has been struggling to make his next movie since its debacle. He shot to fame with ‘Run Raja Run’, which was a runaway hit. However, the young director failed to repeat the same magic with Prabhas starrer. Probably, he could not handle the pressure to deliver success with such a massive budget in his second directorial.

Ram Charan entrusted him the job of remaking the Malayalam blockbuster ‘Lucifer’ into Telugu with Chiranjeevi as the hero. However, Chiranjeevi didn’t like the changes Sueeth Reddy had done. So, he is back to square one.

The latest buzz is that he is now being considered for the Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster, Chatrapathi. As we have reported earlier, the film is to be remade in Hindi with Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas reprising Prabhas’s role. It will be Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas’s Bollywood debut.

The producers and Bellamkonda are also in talks with several other Bollywood directors. But Sujeeth is also the top contender. But it remains to be seen whether he would take up this project or not.

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James Cosmo Melvill was born on 12th April 1920 and educated at Eton and Trinity College Cambridge, where he read Mechanical Sciences.

He learned to fly with the University Air Squadron and joined the RAFVR in June 1939 as an Airman u/t Pilot. Called up on 1st September 1939, he was commissioned in November.

With his training completed, he arrived at 5 OTU Aston Down on 17th August 1940. After converting to Defiants Melvill joined 264 Squadron at Kirton-in-Lindsey on 2nd September 1940.

After being damaged in an engagement at night over London on 8th March 1941, Melvill landed back at Luton. Instead of turning off the flarepath he taxied down it and was struck by a Defiant taking off.

Both he and his gunner, Sgt. WL Butler, were injured. At some time Melvill was treated at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead and was a Guinea Pig.

From May 1942 until August 1943 Melvill commanded 247 Squadron.

He was instructing in 1944 and received the AFC (gazetted 1st September 1944).

He commanded 174 Squadron from August 1944 until January 1945.

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The United Nations told the United States it is concerned by tight travel restrictions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during his visit to New York this week, U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq said on Monday. Zarif arrived in New York on Sunday after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo …

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Visa-on-arrival in Azerbaijan for UAE residents

UAE residents can now enter Azerbaijan on a visa-on-arrival status. Starting July 26, holders of UAE residence visa can obtain a one-month tourist visa to Azerbaijan upon arrival. Relevant valid visa along with the passport or travel document must be presented. This new development does away with the prior need …

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Visa violators must avail UAE amnesty

Come August 1 and lasting for three months thereafter, a general amnesty will come into effect for foreigners and non-residents who have violated the UAE’s residency laws. While full details of the amnesty — dubbed ‘Protect Yourself via Rectifying Your Status’ — have yet to be clarified, Brigadier Saeed Rakan …

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Bahrain to issue 10-year self-sponsorship permit

Bahrain is to issue a ten-year renewable residency permit on a self-sponsorship basis to foreign investors. Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa on Tuesday evening instructed the Minister of Interior to prepare a draft edict to create the self-sponsorship residency permit for foreign investors. The new system is designed …

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Good conduct certificate is not mandatory for visa transfer

Good conduct certificate is not a mandatory document for those who want to transfer their residency visa inside the UAE, Gulf News has learnt. According to a new circular issued to Amer and Tasheel centers in Dubai, for transferring sponsorship visa for foreign workers inside the UAE a good conduct …

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McClatchy wants Yemen to restore US journalist visa

McClatchy has asked the president of Yemen to direct his government to issue a new visa to Adam Baron, McClatchy’s special correspondent in that country. Baron was expelled from the country in May without explanation. Anders Gyllenahaal, McClatchy vice president for news and the newspaper group’s Washington editor, said McClatchy …

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Poetry / Maggie Smith

:: Stonefish ::

There are fish in the black trenches
of the sea that look like rocks.
Their poison shouldn’t trouble me.
They are so deep, we’ll never touch.
But I think of them. If it is paranoid
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It seems to me that the dominant energy in my recent poems is fear—and maybe, if I’m being honest with myself, fear has been the dominant energy in my work all along. (In the words of Samuel Beckett: “You’re on earth. There’s no cure for that.”) Lately in my poems I’ve been grappling with the complexities of motherhood, and more specifically with the terror that is necessarily part of loving someone deeply. How can we possibly keep our children from the harsh realities of the world they live in—the world we brought them to? How can we keep them safe without also keeping them from all the wonder and beauty in the world? How do we keep from inflicting our own anxieties on our children?

Stonefish” is at its core a poem about fear for the self, fear of the mysteries inside the body, and fear of our bodies turning against us. When I learned about the stonefish, I was instantly taken in by its potential as metaphor: something deadly is very near but also very well camouflaged. I employed the sonnet structure to tighten up the poem rhetorically, with the root of the speaker’s fear revealed at the turn: that signs of Alzheimer’s disease and cancer may already be inside her, though no one has found them yet.

Maggie Smith is the author of The Well Speaks of Its Own Poison (Tupelo Press, 2015), Lamp of the Body (Red Hen Press, 2005), and three prizewinning chapbooks. Her poems have appeared in The Paris Review, the Kenyon Review Online, Virginia Quarterly Review, The Southern Review, and elsewhere. A 2011 National Endowment for the Arts Fellow, Smith has also received fellowships from the Ohio Arts Council and the Sustainable Arts Foundation.


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‘Dogs win again, earn trip back to Houston

2011 Calder Cup Playoffs

Hamilton parlayed a 12-5 first-period shots advantage into a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes and went on to double up visiting Houston by a 4-2 count on Friday at Copps Coliseum, staving off elimination for a second straight game in the Western Conference Finals.

The Bulldogs, who lost the first three games each by a one-goal margin, have now posted back-to-back victories and forced the series back to Houston for Game 6 on Sunday afternoon. If necessary, Game 7 would also be in Houston on Tuesday.

Rookie Paul Zanette, appearing in just his ninth game of the playoffs, staked the Bulldogs to a 1-0 lead when he scored 8:18 after the opening face-off. Zanette, who netted 29 goals as a senior at Niagra University this season, posted his second postseason goal and first in exactly one month since scoring at Oklahoma City on Apr. 20.

Hamilton quickly padded its lead 1:59 later as Aaron Palushaj converted a power play opportunity for his sixth goal of the playoffs, giving him four points (2-2-4) over the past two games.

Houston forward Jean-Michel Daoust cut his team’s deficit in half with an unassisted goal – his first of the playoffs – 5:04 into the second period, but Ryan Russell netted what turned out to be an enormous shorthanded goal at 8:22 of the third period to give Hamilton a 3-1 advantage.

Russell has now produced three goals and five points in his last four games after totaling just four goals through his first 14 playoff outings this spring.

The teams traded markers from there, with Houston’s Jed Ortmeyer scoring at 10:02 and Bulldogs forward Andrew Conboy adding a late empty-netter.

Bulldogs forward Ryan White posted two assists for a second straight game, and goaltender Drew MacIntyre turned aside 31 of 33 shots in net, improving to 9-2 lifetime in Calder Cup Playoff elimination games.

Of the 122 teams in AHL history to trail a best-of-7 series 3-0, Hamilton is just the 15th to force a Game 6. Only two clubs have come all the way back from that deficit to win the series – the 1960 Rochester Americans (vs. Cleveland) and the 1989 Adirondack Red Wings (vs. Hershey).

The winner of this series will advance to the Calder Cup Finals to battle Binghamton, which completed a four-game sweep of Charlotte in the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday.

Western Conference Finals – Series “N” (best-of-7)
W2-Houston Aeros vs. N1-Hamilton Bulldogs
Game 1 – Fri., May 13 – HOUSTON 2, Hamilton 1
Game 2 – Sun., May 15 – HOUSTON 3, Hamilton 2
Game 3 – Tue., May 17 – Houston 3, HAMILTON 2
Game 4 – Wed., May 18 – HAMILTON 8, Houston 1
Game 5 – Fri., May 20 – HAMILTON 4, Houston 2
Game 6 – Sun., May 22 – Hamilton at Houston, 5:05
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Do you know of anything better than to enter the valley on your skies in Ischgl or Saalbach and jump right into the local Aprés-ski bar? Or arrange a theme party at home where everyone is dressed up in skiwear and then just party like crazy? Here at Thebeerbong we do not think there are a lot of things better than this. Therefore, this category is created to offer you the gadgets that can move your next après ski theme party to a whole new level.

When you are thinking of Apres ski, thoughts quickly come to your mind; great beers, Flügel and people dancing upon the tables. At the same time drinking games like Jenga and dices with cups games like Meyer and eating salted popcorn pops into your mind. It is therefore recommended to bring our Jenga drinking game to your next theme party, as it is a true classic game to this theme!

Would you like to create some extra excitement at your aprés-ski themed party, products such as our Viking Beer Bong or spin the shot are a perfect match! Are you looking to become the talk of the party, try our Beerhelmet which makes it a lot easier to give it your everything when you’re dancing upon the tables with your hands free to do the right aprés-ski dancemoves, or try the fun Beerhat which really shows the love you have for the golden drops of joy! Complete the look of dedication with a real beer mug with a capacity of 1 litre! With this one you’re secured against running dry of beer.

The Mobile Beer Dispenser also fits superbly with 3 litres capacity in the tank – It’s practical and easy to walk around with on the back while you are serving beer to the party guests using the dispenser. In addition there is a build-in net where you can bring up to 25 Red Cups. This fits perfectly and would be a great contribution to the party.

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Jim Jackson and The Quarter Circle A Leather Shop were featured in the 2017 November/December issue of Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal!  We are proud of Jim and fortunate to have him share his artistry and craftsmanship at The Brinton Museum. The Leather shop is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am to 5:00pm through December 23.

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Gwendolyn Shares Her Story With Kit Magazine

Since she was six years old, Gwendolyn Rogers loved to make the Betty Crocker shaped cakes as a creative outlet. She continued baking well into adulthood, becoming the go-to person for her friends and family, baking for many parties and events. She sat down one day with a pad of paper to write down all of her passions, which turned out to mostly revolve around cooking and baking. When she moved to Indianapolis in 2007, she began baking for her sons’ classes, sporting events and teachers, and soon she began to outgrow her kitchen. She knew she needed to seriously consider opening her own shop, and discussed potential business names with her husband.
“He told me to call it what it is,” Gwendolyn said. “‘You bake cake, so call it ‘Cake Bake.’ I added ‘Shop’ because it felt too short and didn’t roll off the tongue. That made it perfect.”
Since opening Cake Bake Shop in 2014, Gwendolyn has seen it grow beyond her wildest imagination. “I never thought anyone would come,” she admitted. “When I opened, I just turned on the ‘Open’ sign, and they came. I still to this day have never spent a dime on advertising. I do all of it on my own using the website and social media. It’s crazy to think about how many people have eaten my cakes over the last 12 years. It makes me extremely proud.”

You can visit the Cake Bake Shop in Carmel or Broad Ripple, and the menus are not limited to sweet treats. Enjoy a delicious quiche or a croque-madame with a glass of wine, and definitely leave room for dessert.


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Dazzling Light and Sound Display of Vertis Northern Lights

Vertis Northern Lights and Sound Show at Vertis North MallThe spirit of Christmas is more evident when you visit the malls these days, especially with beautiful installations like the Vertis Northern Lights. Ayala Land Inc brings the magic of the season this side of the metro with the enchanting Christmas fete patterned after Makati’s Festival of Lights, to northern Metro Manila this holiday season right in the heart of Quezon City. The dazzling lights and sounds show also aims to bring people together in the spirit of gratitude for the many joys that Christmas brings.

A giant Cathedral exquisitely covered with thousands of lights, comes ablaze at the Vertis North grounds, transforming it into a magical wonderland that brings to life the wonders of Christmas. The theme was inspired by the Filipino culture of attending Simbang Gabi, where Christmas season in the Philippines begin. This ties back to the idea of the Vertis Northern Lights signifying the start of Christmas in Vertis North.

The light installations are sure to wrap everyone in the joys of the season. Veering away from the traditional red and green Christmas colors, the Cathedral is draped with thousands of LED lights for the full production which includes cyber spheres, meteor lights, intelligent lights, and laser lights that produces a variety of hues.

Vertis Northern Lights and Sound ShowThe décor was beautifully executed by renowned designer Zenas Pineda, and the Cathedral by award-winning Voltaire de Jesus. The musical medleys have three distinct themes – Pinoy Fiesta by Roy del Valle, Traditional Christmas by Von de Guzman, and Techno Christmas by Tris Suguitan. Each one boasts of a different mood, pace, and rhythm, while retaining the Christmas cheer that brings people together and envelopes everyone in the spirit of the season.

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“Christmas is the most awaited season of the year, and to show our gratitude to the communities and people around us, Ayala Land Inc. thought it was high time to bring our award-winning Christmas light and sound show to northern Metro Manila. This will allow residents of the north to experience and immerse themselves in the sights, colors, and sounds of Christmas here in Quezon City,” said Jay Teodoro, Estate Head of Vertis North.

At the launch of Vertis Northern Lights

L-R: Maan Paraz, General Manager of Ayala Malls Vertis North and Trinoma; Jay Teodoro, Estate Head for Vertis North; Rudy Palma, Brgy. Captain of Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa; Cathy Bengzon, Head of Corporate Brand, Ayala Land Inc.

Throughout the holiday season, various activities will be held at Ayala Malls Vertis North, Seda Vertis North & ABS- CBN Vertis Tent– from Christmas Bazaars to holiday sales, to Christmas carols at the lobby and many more exciting activities and promos.

Of you live fast from the north, you can also experience the spectacle similar to the Vertis Northern Lights as the lights and sounds show is also present in the Ayala land Estates, namely: Makati, Nuvali, Bonifacio Global City, Centrio – Cagayan de Oro, and Ayala Center Cebu – spreading the sights and sounds of Christmas to more people.

Indeed, Christmas is the happiest time of the year, and it will even be more festive for residents of northern Metro Manila as an unforgettable Christmas tradition in this part of the city.

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Charlotte (Tamara Lawrance) finds out about her boyfriend’s death with Maragret (Fiona Shaw) and Thomas (Jack Lowden).

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The creators of “Kindred” treat their audience like they are a bunch of idiots by presenting a meandering and lazy horror film.

“Kindred” is a horror movie about a pregnant woman Charlotte (Tamara Lawrance) who stays at her boyfriend’s mother’s mansion after his death. Charlotte is more or less forced to live there by her boyfriend’s mother, Margaret (Fiona Shaw), and half-brother, Thomas (Jack Lowden). Charlotte, essentially a prisoner, is suspicious of the family’s hospitality, which drives her down a path of paranoia as she attempts to escape the mansion.

There’s a lot that can go wrong with any film: The acting could be bad, the writing could be clunky, the cinematography could be bland. Heck, it could be out of focus. But the worst thing a movie can do is create a plot so predictable you know how it will end in the first ten minutes, and this is exactly what “Kindred” does.

The film doesn’t do anything new or interesting, and calling it a “horror” or “thriller” movie is a big stretch. In a genre that has already overdone the “person is drugged and held against her will but no one believes the story” trope, director Joe Marcantonio acts as if he’s reinventing the wheel.

One of the main reasons this film feels so predictable is that Charlotte’s caretakers, Margaret and Thomas, are the definition of the phrase “sus.” The performances of Fiona Shaw and Jack Lowden feel like the director told them to remember to act suspicious, and nothing else. It doesn’t help that they cast Shaw as the “benevolent” caretaker for Charlotte, whose constant scowling screams, “Don’t trust me — I’m the villain.” The film tries to frame Charlotte as overly paranoid by creating a loose backstory about her mentally ill mother, but if you’re able to use basic reasoning skills, you know Charlotte’s fears are definitely valid.

The protagonist is constantly making the wrong decisions, and that’s another reason why “Kindred” feels like an insult to the audience. At least with movies such as “Get Out,” the main characters catch on rather quickly that something is awry and respond accordingly. In “Kindred,” Charlotte literally finds a pill in her tea and then keeps drinking it. Charlotte is as clueless as the camp counselors who die in the “Friday the 13th” movies.

“Kindred” shows us its hand in the first ten minutes, and from there does nothing but follow every cliche of the ever-growing subgenre of pregnancy horror. The plot is tired, the characters are underdeveloped and the truly unsatisfying ending makes this movie irredeemable. “Kindred” is not just bad; it’s an insult to anyone who pays the six dollars to watch it.

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The Evangelical Playboy

Exit polls show white evangelical voters voted in high numbers for Donald Trump, 80-16 percent, according to exit poll results. That’s the most they have voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 2004, when they overwhelmingly chose President George W. Bush by a margin of 78-21 percent.

So said the Washington Post on November 9.

That’s this guy. This is the choice of the most conservative Christians in America. These are the people responsible for the “abstinence only” curricula in the public schools in, just to pick one example, Texas. [1] That must mean that they think people should abstain from sex apart from marriage. And they voted overwhelmingly for Trump?

One of the standard rants among evangelical Christians includes how awful Hollywood is. Hollywood is perverting our values, is justifying immoral behavior, is—in particular—cheapening the value of marriage and family. How is it, exactly, that Playboy is not an integral part of the “Hollywood values” that Trump exemplifies better than any candidate of either party before him?  Ronald Reagan, by contrast, actually was from Hollywood, but he didn’t advocate or live a “Hollywood-style” life. Trump?  The evangelical choice?  Really?

A lot of evangelicals admitted that they were uncomfortable with “some aspects of Trump’s past.” They dealt with that in different ways. Some preached forgiveness, citing some crucial admonitions, complete with the bible verses that establish them.  But these admonitions, as general as they were, ought to have applied to Hillary as well.  For some reason, they did not.

Some relegated his obnoxious behavior [2] to his past—ignoring the fact that he continued to flaunt it in the present—or made it into a bad habit, like Uncle Irving, who chews with his mouth open.

I have not yet understood why the man himself was not a deal-breaker for conservative Christians. Apart from the politics with which the evangelicals have now saddled themselves, there is the question of their own ministry. There are a lot of radio and television evangelists among the conservative right. What will they do now with their sermons on the worldly lifestyle? Will they look right into the camera and wave their bibles and warn against “the sins of the flesh,” the sins on which President-elect Trump has built his empire?

When Jefferson wrote to the Baptist pastors about the “wall of separation” between religion and government, he believed that it would be bad for government, but disastrous for religion. [3] I think we are about to see if he was right.

[1] One of the best moments in Michael Moore’s otherwise sober film Where to Invade Next shows Texas Governor Rick Perry responding to a reporter who is pushing him on the very high rate of out of wedlock births in Texas. The reporter wondered how Gov. Perry could continue to support an “abstinence only” curriculum when its record was so dismal. Perry’s response was that abstinence works. He know that, he said, from personal experience.
[2] That’s not an editorial on my part. It was obnoxious to them, too.
[3] Letter to the Danbury Baptists, January 1, 1802

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C. M. Subasic Interview: Author of “The Forty Watt Flowers”

a1Today I have the author of “The Forty Watts Flowers” with me, Colleen M. Subasic. She is an award-winning editor, dramaturge, and playwright. Check out our exclusive interview with her.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am a mid-wife of tales, helping novelists, screen writers and playwrights take their diamond-in-the-rough and polish it into a story to be proud of. I live in the “city of neighborhoods” Toronto, which is also known for our city jester, Rob Ford. I’m truly alive when I’m exploring my senses, from creating 7-course meals, creating visual art (I’m tres crappy at it, getting paint all over myself, but I’m smiling while doing it, so that’s enough for me), or enjoying arts in all their forms. For ‘real’ money, I sometimes need to write procedural or educational copy.

You have quite an impressive resume. What made you want to become a playwright?

I was attracted to theatre in high school because of its kinesthetic aspects. In Theatre Arts class you get to MOVE, which is way better than sitting at a desk looking at words. As an eager newbie (and because I can never do anything by half measures) at age 17 I attended a “para theatre” conference at a local university. There, I somehow befriended this British theatre troupe doing a version of Joyce’s Ulysses. Like a lovesick puppy, I followed them to Theatre Passe Muraille in downtown Toronto where they were doing a week-long run. Closing night I was standing around the party saying, I’d love to work here and was told I was hired. At the age of 18 I was attending school while also working front of house at Passe Muraille. This meant school from 9-3, theatre club rehearsals from 3:30 – 4:30, bus and subway downtown, clean toilets, take tickets and seat drunken late comers until 11pm, go out with the cast for a drink until 12, home for 1am and start all over again.

Theatre Passe Muraille was doing ground breaking theatre at the time, producing new works by Canadian writers. Working there, I was told that I didn’t have to be and old British man or dead to write a play.  I could write a play myself, and I could make it about the world around me. Who knew?!

At the time I was also standing in front of my record player, holding a copy of the B-52’s record in my arms, dancing and wondering, “Athens, GA? What kinda kooky place is that?”

Do you have any favorite plays you want to share?

Many, of course. I love Shakespeare, Ionesco, Edward Albee. Contemporary faves are mostly Canadian. Anything by Daniel McIvor, Morris Panych, David French, Michel Tremblay and Linda Griffiths. One of the first shows I watched as I stood at the back of that dirty, warehouse theatre was Linda performing Maggie & Pierre, a play about our famous prime minister, his wife and a reporter, all characters played by Linda. I saw that show at least 127 times. At one celebration, Linda gave me a button that said, “Nourishing Adventures.” I still have it and will take a photo to include.

How did the idea for “The Forty Watts Flowers” come into being?

My husband at the time got a post-doc in Athens, Georgia, so I followed him. At once anxious about living in a foreign country and intrigued to go to Athens, GA, where REM and the B-52s were from, we bought a car and drove down from Toronto.

I was a Canadian playwright in a place where the idea of being a Canadian playwright didn’t hold much sway. I had been a judge for the 3-day novel competition run by Anvil Press, and enjoyed the process of reading works from a substantive editorial perspective. So, I approached Hill Street Press, a small literary outfit that was publishing stories about the South, and began to review their slushpile. At the same time, I was getting to know the very active music scene, and in reading these scripts realized there was an absence: a story about a band in Athens, GA. So I started to write it. By the time I finished, Hill Street no longer was publishing fiction, so I moved on.

I’m a fan of layered and complex female characters. Tell me about the main character Trisha.

Trisha is the reliable daughter. The smart girl with bushy hair who has more in common with the geeks than she does her girl peers. Trisha wants to tap that spark that makes her special and show the results to the world, but it isn’t working out very well. A screenplay she’s spent six months on is such a mess, her best friend who promised to produce it has come to Athens to tell her she’s selected another script to produce. Trisha is crushed.

But that’s not her only problem. You see, two years ago, when driving her sister to a party, there was an accident. Molly, her sister, went into a coma and then died. Her mother blames Trisha for the death. Trisha leaves Rochester, Minnesota, heading back to Savannah where she was attending university, only to discover that the money put aside for her education isn’t there anymore. Apparently, it went to medical fees for Molly. She becomes so frustrated she cuts off all contact with her parents and brother, and begins to repeat the mantra, for all tense porpoises, I’m an orphan. Her challenge is to come to terms with her sisters’ death, her mother’s challenged mental state, and the increasingly worsening depressive brooding of her boyfriend.

She’s an audiophile, who worked throughout high school at a used record store and has a sizeable LP collection. It’s this knowledge she taps when an anxious band playing their first gig at the bar where she works asks for her advice. She blows them away and they ask what band she’s in. When she confesses that she doesn’t have one the singer says, “Wow, you really should man. You’ve got great ideas.” Thus the seed is planted and her journey begun.

Going through your work I see it links a lot to music. What kind of ‘target audience’ do you expect for “The Forty Watts Flowers”?

If you love indie music and reading, this book is for you. Followers of Nick Hornby, Roddy Doyle or Caitlin Moran (How to Build a Girl) should take a gander. As the story explores the challenge of being an artist, and listening to your own wisdom, anyone interested in the creative process should pick up a copy, especially young women interested in finding their power.

The ‘Fictional Tour’ promotion strategy is very interesting. How did you think of that?

The power of story is a key theme of the book, how a good story can turn nothing into something real. The band rehearses down the street from The Tree That Owns Itself, an Athens tourist attraction that itself is a testament to the power of stories. This tree came about because back in the twenties (or some time) a law professor at UGA gave his students a case study: Can an inanimate object be given rights, such as ownership. The prof made up a story that the man who some property bequeathed a tree ownership of the land 7 feet in all directions. The class exercise was written up in the local paper, but left out was that fact that it was not fact. Years later, when the story was re-discovered, locals found the money to build a chain around the tree, as well as a marker. To this day, this tree stands, interrupting the flow of traffic, despite the fact that it’s only a story.

Two years ago, as I was working through the final edits of the book I started Tweeting as the band. I saw it as an exploration of both Twitter (which I wanted to know more about, as a medium) and another way of looking at the characters.

When we were shooting the book trailer, the ‘band’ started joking about going on a virtual tour of closed venues. I thought it would be a great way to connect with people on an indie level while promoting to each locale one at a time, rather than the entire continent in one go.

What is the tour? At its essence it’s a blog, but it’s what is written about that’s important. In each town the band “visits” I connect with a local indie band (which I define as, playing local venues regularly, max one LP out, good music). I write a ‘review’ of their music, which they can use in any ways they want. All I ask is that they tweet/facebook and share the review. The bands love it, because they can use what I write in their other promotions.

As a promotional strategy, however, it’s not proving as useful as first thought. Each entry is like a short story, making it quite time consuming to write, edit, and develop in any other way. The bands aren’t always reliable (no huge surprise there). Also, it is not yet gathering much of an audience. What I am discovering is that everyone is out there tooting their horn, but very few people are actually listening to others. This is going to be the theme of the next entry, how we as a culture are more interested in yelling about ourselves and have forgotten how to listen, to our hearts, to each other, or the earth beneath our feet. We are disconnecting ourselves from each other.

I’ll keep it up, but at a relaxed pace and for the joy of doing it, but also in the hope that it is “discovered” in the future.

Any up-coming works you want to talk about?

The How Novel tour continues, but at a leisurely pace. I have a number of projects in mind including a book about older women in a band (The Faculty Wives), a play about Edward Snowden and Marshall McLuhan meeting in the Moscow airport, a children’s story about the Canadian electoral system, and/or a play about a wife who is having virtual affair with her husband. These ideas are currently battling for my attention. Who knows what will pop up.

You can get to know more about C. M. Subasic, her work, and the fictional tour by visiting her website. People who like to read about characters that love music will surely enjoy her book.

Have you read “The Forty Watt Flowers”? What did you think of it? Let us know!

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Trump speaks with Boris Johnson after UK leader tests positive for virus

President TrumpDonald John TrumpBiden team wants to understand Trump effort to 'hollow out government agencies' Trump's remaking of the judicial system Overnight Defense: Trump transgender ban 'inflicts concrete harms,' study says | China objects to US admiral's Taiwan visit MORE on Friday spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who revealed earlier in the day that he tested positive for the coronavirus.

"The President thanked the Prime Minister for his close friendship and wished him a speedy recovery," White House spokesman Judd Deere said in a statement.

The two leaders discussed international efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic and boost the global economy, which has cratered as businesses around the world are closed in an effort to slow the spread of the disease.

"The two leaders also expressed optimism that the United States and the United Kingdom would emerge stronger than ever," Deere said.

Johnson is the first major world leader known to have contracted the virus. The prime minister said in a video posted to social media that he would continue to work while self-isolating after developing mild symptoms. Johnson's health secretary also tested positive for the virus.

The United Kingdom was among the last developed nations to impose strict measures to keep citizens in their homes to try to stop the virus from spreading. Johnson initially took a more laid back approach to the virus, telling reporters at a press conference earlier in the month that he had visited a hospital and shaken hands with coronavirus patients.

As the U.K. and nations around the world issue shelter-in-place orders and shutter nonessential businesses to combat the virus, Trump has spoken openly about hoping to get Americans back to work in some parts of the U.S. by Easter Sunday, which is less than three weeks away.

Many individual states in the U.S. have directed residents to stay at home and closed businesses and appear unlikely to yield to Trump's preferred timeline.

The White House on Thursday outlined a project to map risk levels across the U.S. on a county-by-county basis to better assess which areas can ease back on social distancing measures. But the project will require significantly more testing and data, experts said, and the Trump administration is still dealing with shortages of supplies needed to conduct and process coronavirus tests.