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TO ALL MY NEW SHINE FRIENDS!
By Cat, on Sat Oct 4, 2008 3:58pm PDTThanks to all for making me feel welcome into the SHINE FAMILY. It sure helps make an old women feel good LOL. Was only kidding bout the old! But makes my days brighter to talk to all of you. I know we just got started but I won't be on for awhile after this week end. Going to take a... Read More »
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Beach Trip
By Southernbelle1270, on Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:36pm PDTI just got back last night from a long weekend at the beach. We had not been to the beach in a long time nor had we left town in a long time. It was a nice getaway. My husbands job allows him time off but sometimes it is hard to take the time that is given. After we got home... Read More »
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The 5 biggest myths about travel today
By Marie Claire, on Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:34am PDTIt’s hard not to be a Chicken Little these days. The weak dollar has translated to higher prices abroad for everything from hotel rooms to bottled water. Gas is at $3.33 per gallon at last check, according to the Department of Energy, up almost 20% over a year ago. Never mind that being an American abroad isn’t what it used to be. “Ugly American” may be among the nicer terms hurled at tourists these days. But, much of the grim news surrounding travel these days overshadows a rosier truth. Example: the market woes mean resorts are desperate for your business, and are willing to lower their prices to prove it. True, it’s likely fewer travelers will hit the road this summer. But that will result in fewer tourists obstructing your view or elbowing you in line. Herewith, we refute the biggest myths about traveling today. Read More »
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5 vacations that could boost your career
By Marie Claire, on Mon Jul 7, 2008 2:43pm PDTAvoid all of those Worst Case Vacation Scenarios this summer. Instead - look into getting away to a place that will help you get ahead. Any vacation that de-stresses and refreshes will improve your outlook and performance at work. But there are some getaways that could have a more direct impact on your career. Just be sure to save up those vacation days - check out the world wide tally of mandatory vacation days - the US is at the bottom! Read it and weep — or move to Finland.
Here, some getaways designed to help you get ahead, according to Pam Grout, author of The 100 Best Worldwide Vacations to Enrich Your Life. At the very least, they’ll put your current gig into perspective. Do yourself a favor: leave the Blackberry in your hotel room.
1. For the Self-Doubting Manager
If overseeing your team feels like herding stray cats, try honing your leadership skills by learning to drive an elephant in Thailand. Read More »
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5 worst case vacation scenarios -- and how to fix them
By Marie Claire, on Thu Jul 3, 2008 10:18am PDTIf worst came to absolute worst, your vacation could end up like a Chevy Chase movie—a string of cringe-inducing mishaps and perpetual wrong-turns (“Look kids, Big Ben!”). But even in the event of utter disaster—the airline’s lost your luggage, you were pick-pocketed while hailing a taxi—there are ways to salvage a vacation, be it a long-planned international trek or a quickie weekend at the shore. Check out these must-know survival tips for overcoming your worst-case vacation pitfall. Read More »
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