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Happy New Year!

Happy 2008. The last year went by fast. Seems like the older you get the faster time gets. For those who celebrated by taking a trip I hope you enjoyed it. I'm sure you found out this is one of the most expensive times to travel. Those who are thinking about traveling to celebrate next New Years, its not too early to start planning. While New Years is an expensive time to travel the time just before and after the holiday is among the cheapest times to travel. The week immediately after Jan 1st is the least expensive time of the year.
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Prevent Medical Errors

Medical errors are one of the Nation's leading causes of death and injury. A recent report by the Institute of Medicine estimates that as many as 44,000 to 98,000 people die in U.S. hospitals each year as the result of medical errors. This means that more people die from medical errors than from motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer, or AIDS.

What Can You Do? Be Involved in Your Health Care

1. The single most important way you can help to prevent errors is to be an active member of your health care team.
That means taking part in every decision about your health care. Research shows that patients who are more involved with their care tend to get better results. Some specific tips, based on the latest scientific evidence about what works best, follow.
Medicines

2. Make sure that all of your doctors know about everything you are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and dietary supplements such as vitamins and herbs.
At least once a year, bring all of your medicines and supplements with you to your doctor. "Brown bagging" your medicines can help you and your doctor talk about them and find out if there are any problems. It can also help your doctor keep your records up to date, which can help you get better quality care.

3. Make sure your doctor knows about any allergies and adverse reactions you have had to medicines.
This can help you avoid getting a medicine that can harm you.

4. When your doctor writes you a prescription, make sure you can read it.
If you can't read your doctor's handwriting, your pharmacist might not be able to either.

5. Ask for information about your medicines in terms you can understand—both when your medicines are prescribed and when you receive them.
* What is the medicine for?
* How am I supposed to take it, and for how long?
* What side effects are likely? What do I do if they occur?
* Is this medicine safe to take with other medicines or dietary supplements I am taking?
* What food, drink, or activities should I avoid while taking this medicine?

6. When you pick up your medicine from the pharmacy, ask: Is this the medicine that my doctor prescribed?
A study by the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences found that 88 percent of medicine errors involved the wrong drug or the wrong dose.

7. If you have any questions about the directions on your medicine labels, ask.
Medicine labels can be hard to understand. For example, ask if "four doses daily" means taking a dose every 6 hours around the clock or just during regular waking hours.

8. Ask your pharmacist for the best device to measure your liquid medicine. Also, ask questions if you're not sure how to use it.
Research shows that many people do not understand the right way to measure liquid medicines. For example, many use household teaspoons, which often do not hold a true teaspoon of liquid. Special devices, like marked syringes, help people to measure the right dose. Being told how to use the devices helps even more.

9. Ask for written information about the side effects your medicine could cause.
If you know what might happen, you will be better prepared if it does—or, if something unexpected happens instead. That way, you can report the problem right away and get help before it gets worse. A study found that written information about medicines can help patients recognize problem side effects and then give that information to their doctor or pharmacist.
Hospital Stays

10. If you have a choice, choose a hospital at which many patients have the procedure or surgery you need.
Research shows that patients tend to have better results when they are treated in hospitals that have a great deal of experience with their condition.

11. If you are in a hospital, consider asking all health care workers who have direct contact with you whether they have washed their hands.
Handwashing is an important way to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals. Yet, it is not done regularly or thoroughly enough. A recent study found that when patients checked whether health care workers washed their hands, the workers washed their hands more often and used more soap.

12. When you are being discharged from the hospital, ask your doctor to explain the treatment plan you will use at home.
This includes learning about your medicines and finding out when you can get back to your regular activities. Research shows that at discharge time, doctors think their patients understand more than they really do about what they should or should not do when they return home.

Surgery

13. If you are having surgery, make sure that you, your doctor, and your surgeon all agree and are clear on exactly what will be done.
Doing surgery at the wrong site (for example, operating on the left knee instead of the right) is rare. But even once is too often. The good news is that wrong-site surgery is 100 percent preventable. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons urges its members to sign their initials directly on the site to be operated on before the surgery.


Other Steps You Can Take

14. Speak up if you have questions or concerns.
You have a right to question anyone who is involved with your care.

15. Make sure that someone, such as your personal doctor, is in charge of your care.
This is especially important if you have many health problems or are in a hospital.

16. Make sure that all health professionals involved in your care have important health information about you.
Do not assume that everyone knows everything they need to.

17. Ask a family member or friend to be there with you and to be your advocate (someone who can help get things done and speak up for you if you can't).
Even if you think you don't need help now, you might need it later.

18. Know that "more" is not always better.
It is a good idea to find out why a test or treatment is needed and how it can help you. You could be better off without it.

19. If you have a test, don't assume that no news is good news.
Ask about the results.

20. Learn about your condition and treatments by asking your doctor and nurse and by using other reliable sources.
For example, treatment recommendations based on the latest scientific evidence are available from the National Guidelines Clearinghouse™. Ask your doctor if your treatment is based on the latest evidence. Read more!

Communism verses Capitalism

The best example why communism will never beat capitalism. This is a satellite photo of the city lights. North Korea is communist; South Korea and Japan are capitalist. Read more!

Boulder Judge Steals Land

The judge used an arcane common law called "adverse possession" to claim the land. According to the Denver Post: "Despite owning the land, despite living only 200 yards from the property, despite hiking past it every week with their three dogs, despite spraying for weeds and fixing fences, despite paying homeowner association dues and property taxes each year, someone else had taken a shine to it. Someone powerful.

Former Boulder District Judge, Boulder Mayor, RTD board member - among other elected positions - Richard McLean and his wife, attorney Edith Stevens, used an arcane common law called "adverse possession" to claim the land for their own."

Nearly every state has this law. Colorado's law of "adverse possession" affects any land that has been aggressively used, without the owner's permission, for twenty years without the owner declaring ownership. If this happens, ownership of the land legally shifts from the original owner to the "trespasser". Colorado requires that the land be use for 20 years. Some states require as little as five years.

This is why I have "No Trespassing" sign by my driveway and on all four sides of my property. I'm also considering going down to the county clerk and putting on public record that there is a $500 per person per day land use fee. If you come on my land without an invitation you are breaking the law and you owe me $500. I also don't have a "Welcome" mat on my porch for the same reason.

I was talking to my neighbor today and she said that I was the easiest one in the neighborhood to get along with. You don't have to be unfriendly to protect your rights. "Those who don't demand their rights don't have any."-United States Supreme Court

Spending less than $100 and a couple of hours buying and putting up "No Trespassing" signs could have prevented this man from loosing his property.

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YTB and Shanghai Spring International Travel Service Partnership

YTB wants to provide more tours to China for the 2008 Olympics than any other travel agency. Shanghai Spring International Travel Service, the largest privately owned travel agency in China, has partnered with YTB to provide exclusive 7 to 11 day tour packages and tickets for the Summer Olympics in August 2008. This allows YTB's Referring Travel Agents (RTAs) to benefit from Shanghai Spring International Travel Service's dominant position within the Chinese market, and pass these savings on to their customers. YTB's customers will benefit from cost savings, and in terms of the exclusive access to sold out events, attractions, and hotel accommodations.

"We are excited by our partnership agreement with Shanghai Spring International Travel Service, and welcome the challenge to become the largest tour provider to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Our RTAs have the resources needed to rise to this challenge, and we are confident that we will be able to provide our customers with the most professional service at the most competitive rates," stated J. Kim Sorensen, President and CEO of YTB Travel Network. "The Olympics remain the preeminent sporting event of our time, and serve as a major draw for travelers around the world to visit new destinations, and to enjoy live competitive sports. We look forward to providing our customers the opportunity to partake in history, as China holds its first Olympics."

The all inclusive tours will include round trip air to and from China via Los Angeles, Four Star accommodations including tips, baggage fees and taxes, daily meals, guided local tours, and admission from two to four Olympic events based on package and event preference. Tours will also include safety insurance for visitors to China.

"We chose YTB International because we wanted to work with the best Internet travel agency in the U.S. and one that would have access to thousands of potential customers," said Jenny Hu, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Spring Tours. "YTB's high standards and great reputation, combined with their innovative business model, made partnering with them an easy decision."

Shanghai Spring has successfully purchased event tickets more than six times the number of any other purchasing agent or travel provider worldwide. In addition, Shanghai Spring has also reserved more hotel accommodations than any other agency to date. Read more!

Domain Name Registration

I got a letter today from Domain Registry of America. They wanted me to transfer my domains over to them for $30 per year. Since I have three domains (companytravelsaver.com, yourgoldenparachute.com, and sunnybeachtravel.us) that cost less than $10 per year each $30 seems a bit expensive. Read more!

Budget Travel

There are certain times of the year when travel is cheapest. These are when the fewest number of people are traveling. September, October, and the first weeks of November. The kids are in school and the snow birds haven't started seeking warmer pastures yet. The week following Thanksgiving and the week following New Years are the cheapest. You get great deals just before Christmas also. New Years and Christmas are the most expensive. Read more!

Summer Vacation

Time to start planning your summer vacation. The earlier you make your reservations the cheaper they are as a rule. The more cruise cabins or hotel rooms or airline seats there are available the less they costs. If you wait until the last minute and the hotel is almost full there is less incentive to discount the price.

As a general rule plan your trips at least six months in advance.

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Pets keep you healthy.

Return the favor this holiday by keeping these five things out of reach.
1.String decorative lights (candles, too!) high enough to be out of reach, and keep the wires hidden, so pets don't munch on them. And unplug items when you're planning to be away.
2. Holly, mistletoe, and some lillies could be deadly to pets if nibbled. And poinsettias may make pets sick. Save plants for pet-free zones.
3. Wrapped boxes of chocolates may be hidden from sight, but pets can sniff 'em out -- a major danger because the theobromine in chocolate is toxic to many animals. Stash sweets in the closet until the big day.
4.If they've traipsed through frozen walkways treated with chemical salts wash your pet's paws afterward, or their paws may get irritated.
5.Properly dispose of ribbon, turkey bindings, and package string so pets don't make a meal out of them -- and tangle up their insides in the process. Read more!

YTB

Your Travel Biz (YTB) is, depending on who you ask, a scam or the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Royal Caribbean called YTB a card mill and stopped taking bookings from them.

Travel Weekly named Kim Sorensen, CEO, YTB Travel Network one of the 33 most influential people in travel. This is not YTB's first honor from Travel Weekly. In 2007, the YTB was named the 35th largest seller of travel in the U.S. for 2006, and the 11th largest agency for primarily leisure travel by the publication.

YTB sells stock (symbol YTBLA) which means it has to pass the Securities and Exchange Commissions scrutiny.

YTB joined the Direct Selling Association ("DSA") after completing a one-year review. During this time YTB's marketing and business plans were reviewed to ensure full compliance with all provisions established by DSA's Code of Ethics. YTB joins the elite ranks of DSA's more than 220 active and pending member companies in the United States. DSA's Code of Ethics speaks to both the consumer and the seller, and ensures that member companies will make no statements or promises that might mislead either consumers or prospective sales people. The DSA Code of Ethics expressly prohibits pyramid schemes, deceptive or unlawful consumer or recruiting practices, misrepresentation of earning or sales potential, inventory loading and unreasonable entrance fees.

If its a scam its a good one with over 130,000 Referring Travel Agents and growing.

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What is a fair fare in the taxi?

How do you know you haven't been ripped off by the cabby? If you call or email the hotel before you arrive they can tell you what the fare should be. Ask the cabby how much it is before you get into the cab. If it isn't close to what the hotel told you take another cab. Ask the hotel how their customers usually get from the airport to the hotel. In some countries the cabs are so expensive the bus, shuttle, or train may be the preferred method.
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Free Internet Mall

Have your own internet mall with 1000+ stores. Take a look at the foundation of the My Power Mall system. Every single person receives their own FRE*E Personal Shopping Mall. There are over 1000 stores in your Mall; many of them are name-brand stores you shop at every day. The difference is that when you walk into your local Sears store and buy a pair of shoes, only Sears makes money. With the MY POWER MALL System, our Rebate Program allows you to make money when you shop at Sears.com on your own online Mall.

You can buy virtually anything in your own Power Mall.



- Electronics - Clothing

- Books - Jewelry

- Insurance - Airline Tickets

- Rental Cars - Restaurant Meals

- Gifts - Food

- Health supplies - Pet Products

- Home Products - Gardening Equipment

- Toilet Paper - Toothpaste

- Gift Cards



The list could go on and on. 1000+ stores with millions of products ensure you will find what you need.

But that is not all. There is an entire team of people scouring the Mall for you daily looking for the very best deals available, ensuring you will save as much money as possible when you are purchasing the everyday items you need and want. They do all the searching and then they let you know what they find. Amazing!

It is really very simple. You shop for things you are going to buy anyway, and MPM sends you Rebate checks for a portion of your purchase. As an additional bonus you will not have to spend gas or time to shop, things will be delivered right to your door, you will never have to wonder if the store is going to have your color or size, and you will be reducing greenhouse emissions by not driving your car so much! Stay home, click through 1000+ stores, buy what you want and make money! It becomes even more exciting when you start sharing your FR*EE Power Mall with other people. Your income potential is virtually unlimited.


Presenting.... MY POWER MALL!


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- There is nothing to SELL. All you have to do is shop in any one of 1000+ stores on your own personal Mall and buy whatever you and your family need and want.


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- There are no meetings. People already know how to shop!


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How should I pack for my children?

Consider packing each complete outfit in separate clear bags. Keeping an entire outfit in a bag will allow them to pick out one complete outfit so they'll have everything they need to get ready in one place. This will help you to organize your packing for them, and also save them time getting ready on the trip. The plastic bags will help with wrinkling. Since all their items will be together, it will help keep them from digging through all your clothes looking for parts of their outfits. They can then use the plastic bags to collect their dirty clothes.

Use freezer bags with a seal for all their little stuff so it doesn't end up mixed in all your clothes.

Put some of your items in their luggage and put some of their items in your luggage. This will give you both something to fall back on in case either of your bags goes missing.

Just as you should with your own, make sure you completely label the inside and outside of their luggage with complete contact and itinerary information.

Extra shoes and an extra swimsuit.
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What should I bring along on the trip?

You should find these useful when traveling.

Doctors name, regular and emergency phone numbers.

Pediatrician's name, regular and emergency phone numbers.

Extra eyeglasses or contacts if you have them.

Medications and prescriptions. Be sure to carry the generic names of medicines with you since the brand names of many medications may vary by region.

An address book with your child's friends' names and addresses so they can send out postcards.

A nightlight to help light up an unfamiliar room.

If your child uses a step up to see the bathroom mirror in your house, you might bring it along.

Items to childproof a room, such as outlet plugs and pipe cleaners. Use pipe cleaners to hold up curtain cords or close cabinets.

If you are traveling with an infant, don't forget to bring a bottlebrush and some dish soap.

Baby wipes are good to bring in the car, as well as little bottles of water.

If it's small enough, bring along your child's favorite toy.

Their blanket, if they are still of the age where a blanket is a close personal friend.

Updated pictures of your children in case they wander off. You'll need recent pictures so others can help you look for them.

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Reservation? What reservation?

Here's how to assure that your hotel has your reservation when you book online. Even tho you booked the reservation online the hotel may get it on a fax machine. If your luck is like mine when the internet sent the hotel the reservation the machine was out of paper. Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than getting to paradise only to find out that you've got spend your fun money on another, more expensive, room. If you can get one. The day after you make your reservation call the hotel and make sure they got it. Read more!

Has anybody seen my bags?

What you can do if the airline looses your bags. The best thing is to minimize the chances your bag will be lost. Check in early. When you check your luggage check and make sure you have the correct number of claim checks and they list the correct destination. Always leave plenty of time for connecting flights, preferably a minimum of 2 hours. The more time the better.

If the airline looses your bags there are a few things you can do help you get them back. Hopefully you placed a copy of your itinerary and your contact information on the top of our clothes. If the airline finds a bag with no tag they will open it. This will let them know who it belongs to and how to get in touch with you.

If your bags are missing report it to the baggage claims office immediately. You need to have an accurate description of your bags and their contents. Don't leave the baggage claim office without the phone number to that office. The 800 number may be in India. You also need the file number and a copy of the report. You also want to get the phone number of the delivery service the airline uses to deliver the bags when they are found. Call the delivery service and establish a relationship. You want them to deliver your bag early, not at the end of the day.

The best way to prevent lost bags is to ship them using FedEx or another delivery service if you are flying domestic. Customs delays and requirements make overseas shipments impractical.
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Don't take it if you don't need it.

If you're not going to be driving, leave your license in your hotel safe, along with the credit cards you're not going to use. Never carry your Social Security Card unless you're sure you'll need it. Have copies of the credit cards you take, along with the phone numbers to report them lost or stolen. Remember identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes.
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You've been robbed!

In the event you get robbed or loose your passport or credit cards you need to have a copy. The easiest way to always have a copy available is to email yourself a copy using one of the free email services like Yahoo. If you need a copy it is available at the nearest internet cafe. Copy both sides of your credit cards so you have the card number and the customer service number. A copy of your passport will help the U.S. embassy to get you a new one. Don't forget to copy all your travel documents for the trip you are going on.
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