Article by Kristine Bell

More and more people are turning to staycations as a way to take time off and to relax. You may not know what a staycation is or what you even do on one but we’re here to help. You may be surprised to learn that staycations can be just as much fun as a regular vacation. Keep reading to find out more.

What is a staycation? Though the term is actually a new buzz word, chances are you already know what a staycation actually is. It is a vacation that you take at home. Some people elect to use their accrued sick time and take a day off here and there to get things done around the home. But with a staycation you use it just as you would a vacation. You can do household repairs but many people just hang out at home relaxing. They make time to do actually nothing of importance besides relax. You do not have to worry about traveling or hotels. You stay at home.

What can I do on my staycation? Granted, there are some things done on a vacation that you cannot do on a staycation. For example: the beach. Typically if you went to the beach during your vacation but there is not one locally to you, you may not be able to go. But anything else you can probably do. You can order food in just as you would room service. You can sleep late. You can tour local hotspots. You can even catch up on chores if you wish. It is your staycation so you can do whatever it is you wish.

How can I make my staycation with my significant other special? If you think that a staycation and romance do not go hand in hand then you are crazy. You can definitely make your staycation romantic and special for your significant other. Let’s review some of the facts. First you are spending time with him or her alone. Second you have more time to spend with your significant other. Third you are not spending money on a fancy hotel room so you can invest it in your relationship. Buy some candles and cook a fantastic meal. Then put in your favorite music and just dance. You can lay out a blanket under the stars and simply lay back and talk. The idea is that you now have extra time and money to spend on your significant other and actually time is the more important of those two.

What is the difference between a day off from work and a staycation? There really is no difference between a day off from work and a staycation except in the amount of days. If you are sick for a week and miss a week’s worth of work then your departure from work was unexpected. Chances are you have a mound of work piled up waiting for you and a boss that is not that understanding. And you took those days off because you were not feeling well. With a staycation you have cleared the time off in advance because you are treating it just like a vacation. You knew when it was coming and your boss knew when you would be away. Plus hopefully you are not sick and can enjoy spending time at home.

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A fun component of a stay at home vacation could be setting up an inflatable pool in the backyard. Whether you’re looking for a kiddie pool or something larger that you can enjoy with your friends, click here to read our reviews of some of the many inflatable pools available today.

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Art-pop band Kotki Dwa visited Upton House and Gardens in Warwickshire recently to record sections of their forthcoming album ‘Staycations’. The band have enlisted the support of the National Trust to record music at a selection of places chosen for their aged acoustics, including Fenton House and Sutton House in London. Find out more about the project at bit.ly ‘Staycations’ is due for release in June 2012. Film by Geoffrey Taylor — www.wideeyed.co.uk Follow the album’s progress at www.facebook.com

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Outdoor Clothing is mainly designed to be durable and is designed to act like a protective shield against the harsh weather conditions when the wearer is outside. Clothing for outdoors can be worn for any number of purposes. These purposes range from camping, hiking, backpacking, to even adventure sports. Clothing for outdoors is thus chiefly intended to provide comfort and ease to the wearer and thus should not be restrictive or tight, or cause any sort of discomfort.

Outdoor clothing is mostly made from materials like cotton and khaki and is designed to provide a protective barrier against the harsh forces of nature, whether it is rain or snow. These clothes should be extremely durable, resilient and long lasting.. The chief requirement of any outdoor camping or hiking trip, or backpacking expedition is to travel light. Travelling with multiple changes of clothing would in fact defeat the purpose of the trip or expedition, and in reality, would dampen the spirit of adventure. This is why must outdoor clothing is multi facetted and has been perfectly designed for a range of different purposes.

Outdoor clothing has been redefined, in the present day, because of the persistent efforts of famous design labels which have creatively transformed clothing for outdoors from a necessary requirement to a fashion accessory. A number of fashion houses and design labels have been responsible for this transformation. Nowadays clothing for outdoors is considered to be trendy, smart and stylish, while also still being practical and functional.

Outdoor clothing has become a part of street fashion. People from all ages love to sport clothing for outdoors, in all sorts of situations. The most remarkable thing about clothing for outdoors is the fact that it can quite easily double up as every day wear. Apart from advances being made in the design of these clothes, people are increasingly paying a lot of attention to the material with which it is made. More emphasis is being put on the usage of eco-friendly and environmentally friendly materials to create and design clothing for outdoors. Sustainable fashion is the mantra of the new age, and what better way is there to start off than the usage of eco-friendly materials to manufacture more and more clothing for outdoors? Increasing importance is being given to woven fibers like Hessian cloth, jute, hemp, Ingeo, calico, muslin, and nettle fiber and even milk silk in order to create fashionable clothing for outdoors.

Outdoor clothing has stepped out of the exclusivity of the realm of the adventure movies and adventure sports, and is now a part and parcel of high street fashion. The biggest benefactors are the companies that manufacture sporting goods. These companies are literally raking in profits after the tremendous popularity of clothing for outdoors. Outdoor clothing has exceeded the expectations of the fashionista and is considered by many to be the next biggest thing in contemporary fashion.

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Dancing and Offerings to the Gods

Dramatic performances and dances are an integral part of Bali rituals and show devotion to their gods. The Legong, for example, is a classical dance and is difficult to learn because of its complex steps. Young girls dress in beautiful and elaborate costumes and move to the particular sounds of special small gongs.

Shadow puppets are a unique entertainment form as the puppets dance behind a white screen among light and shadows as a story is told.

Offerings to the Gods are traditional and are often placed in little baskets with a burning joss stick to keep evil spirits away. Flowers have replaced some usual farmer crops because they are needed in many offerings along with fruit and rice.

What to Eat

Rice is the most important crop in Bali, but the island also produces quality coffee, cloves, vanilla, a variety of exotic fruits and palm products. Sweetening is often done with palm syrup, and it is popular poured over rice cakes (laklak). Eighty percent of the nutmeg in the world comes from Indonesia; mace is a second spice that also comes from the nutmeg seed.

The Town of Ubud

Ubud is the cultural centre and attracts those involved in art, music, architecture, and more. While there, visit the largest commercial bamboo building in the world, the Bamboo Chocolate Factory.

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Justin Timberlake joins a cast of formerly big names in The Open Road, coming to theatres August 28th. A young man, along with his girlfriend, sets out on a cross-country trek along with his estranged father. The interesting twist? The father’s a former baseball all-star. Can this unlikely group manage to make it along the open road? Check out the trailer! You may well want to hate this one for its cheesy, wildly overdone premise, but based on the trailer they managed to execute an old theme just right. But will you hop aboard? Or are you planning to leave this one by the side of the road? Pull off into the comments section and let us know your travel plans. Thanks for watching! The Open Road Cast: Jeff Bridges, Justin Timberlake, Mary Steenburgen, Lyle Lovett, Harry Dean Stanton The Open Road movie trailer courtesy Anchor Bay Entertainment. The Open Road opens in US theaters August 28th, 2009. The Open Road is directed by Michael Meredith.
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Article by Norwood McDaniel

Are good times ahead for the aviation market in 2012? Most every spring of each year experts in aviation attempt to spin aviation growth in a positive light. Why? It may be that hope springs eternal? People always hope for the best in the face of adversity. It’s human nature? Does the internal mindset in humans skew economist and prognosticators for recent aviation projections?

According to CNNMoney and the National Bureau of Economic Research, a private group of leading economists charged with dating the start and end of economic downturns, the current recession began December 2007 and ended June 2009. The deterioration in the labor market throughout 2008 was one key reason why the recession began December 2007.

With home sales dropping, aircraft valuations plummeting to record lows since 2008, predictors of an aviation turnaround are attempting to provide buyers a reason to return to purchasing new and used aircraft.

Listen to Leon Cooperman about investing, where investors should look to make money. Investors will value the cost of money to the margin of profit whether it is in financial instruments, housing or aircraft assets. Current aviation investors will first value how much of a loss they have taken on their currently owned aircraft prior to investing in another airplane. Investor discretionary income will determine what is the correct aircraft, make/model for the needs of the business or family.

Take a look on news web sites. Check out CNN, MSNBC, CNBC and determine for oneself the optimistic outlooks these sites portray for the economy, jobs and auto gas. It’s well known the sites mentioned seem to skew facts, stretch truth and for what reason? When the truth is stretched to indicate a rosy picture of news the viewer feels better. Hence, the phrase hope springs eternal.

It may be difficult to forecast aviation growth projections for 2012. The manufacture, Bombardier, said its closely watched margin for earnings before interest and taxes is expected to decline to about 5 percent in 2012 from 5.8 percent in 2011. It withdrew its 2013 forecasts, blaming the poor economy and regional jet weakness an honest evaluation by a respected manufacture.

Aviation week’s aviation review seems to show inconsistencies from its head line, “Business Aircraft Sales, Prices Continue Upswing”. Aviation week reported, the business aviation market is showing early signs that the momentum at the end of last year is carrying into 2012 with key indicators improving in January, according to initial analyst reports. Used aircraft sales continued to strengthen, and prices jumped dramatically in January for the first time in months, according to Jetnet’s latest report. The article continues, the percentage of the fleet for sale is down across all categories and fell below 10% for turboprops in particular, “clearly moving it into a seller’s market,” Jetnet says. Business jets for sale were down almost a full percentage point to 13.7% in January, and turboprops were down by more than a percentage point to 9.3%. Both turbine and piston helicopters for sale also declined to 6.4% and 6%, respectively.

My point earlier that hope springs eternal seems to exist in business aviation for 2012. How is an aircraft investor to determine the true direction with inconsistent reporting? At Air Global One Gulfstream pilot/manager job demand and aircraft under management (or not) is the measure of a positive aviation upswing. Other key indicators are; job growth, charter demand and new/used aircraft sales movements. Ed Bolen of NBAA said “business aviation has been both a leading indicator and a reflection of the global economy and how it has changed in recent years.”

Owners and management companies continue to demand pilots pay for recurrent and initial yearly training when working as an independent contractor. Employment as a contractor is the current business model of charter companies and owners. Permanent placement is not possible currently. This personnel business model was not in existence prior to 2007. Business does not desire to take on employee overhead. There may be green shoots of optimism appearing lately.

Prospective employees must invest in yearly expensive training to remain competitive for part time positions. A tipping point has arrived that aviation personnel are not able to afford training for job placement. Personnel are finding the return on training investment is negative. This places experienced personnel with the unemployed. Unfortunately pilots, mechanics, flight attendants are not measured as unemployed if they are independent contractors. They join the ranks of person’s not counted in government statistics of weekly filing of unemployment benefits.

Without aviation growth the United States will see aviation employment stagnation for 2012. Aircraft values will most likely remain at current levels and supply of quality aircraft will remain abundant.

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Norwood McDaniel, a regular contributor to airglobal1.com, has forty years global business aviation experience. A former Fortune 50 employee, Norwood has had access to the highest levels of global decision makers over his career. His knowledge of business aircraft valuation, thrifty management practices, current and pending global government regulation affecting travel cost to owners is extensive. Contact Norwood at managedaircraft@airglobal1.com. His managed aircraft company is Air Global One.

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