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Southwest Boots Thin Flier for Overweight Teen {AOL Travel News}
Jul 27th 2010 3:42AM At first, after reading the headline, I was indignant.
After reading the WHOLE story, I am on the airline's side. What a phony headline! The woman was not booted for her "weight". She was not even booked on that flight and was only a stand-by, giving her no claims to that seat whatsoever. More importantly, a MINOR traveling ALONE and being MET, was already booked for that flight. Was the airline going to be responsible for the child getting lost? The issue of weight was really irrelevant. Yes, it was an awkward situation, but a very rare one and the airline did the right thing. Furthermore the woman arrived EARLY and got herself a free trip! So what's she complaining about? Sheer nonsense.
Does Cold Water Really Clean Clothes? {Shelterpop}
Apr 18th 2010 7:37PM I got tired of white underclothes turning dingy-looking and grey, even though they were perfectly clean. And if you used bleach on them, it created holes and shortened the life of the garments. Who needs sparkling white anyway, if no one's going to see it? Does everything have to look store-bought new? Finally, a few years ago, I decided to buy only colored underwear (dark colors) from then on. Now, they always look fine, never dingy, no matter what type of detergent or water. Problem solved.
How the Movie Studios Got Their Logos {Asylum}
Mar 12th 2010 9:45PM Thank you, AK. The Paramount logo looks very much like the Matterhorn (in Switzerland) to me.
How the Movie Studios Got Their Logos {Asylum}
Mar 12th 2010 9:40PM Sergio asks: "How many of these movie studios are.....?"
Answer: That's very simple. ALL.
Drama Builds in 'When Will Tiger Woods Return?' Soap Opera {Fanhouse Golf Blog}
Mar 12th 2010 9:22PM Are we suffering from "Tiger Woods overload'?
Duh!!! We sure are, and this writer - while asking the silly question -- is only contributing to it!
Money College: How to eat on less than $35 a week {WalletPop}
Mar 11th 2010 12:15PM I don't think the writer looked at his prices too carefully. Milk, here on the E. Coast can be found at $1.89 for HALF a gal. (never a gal.) and that is considered a good price. On the W. Coast milk is much more expensive than that. (Gas stationsand drug stores, btw, often have surprisingly low prices on milk, eggs, and some staples, to lure people in.) Eggs are occasionally on sale @99cents a doz. -- so grab several when they are. Egg prices fluctuate wildly.
A dollar a pound for spaghetti is no bargain; when on sale, it can be had for much less. And it keeps forever, so stock up. Ketchup for 89cents? How big a bottle? It can't be very big; so buy the BIG size (when on sale) which is much cheaper, ounce for ounce.
Incidentally, dried beans and lentils are VERY cheap and VERY nutiritous. He made no mention of them! Those with rice and/or macaroni are good stomach-fillers and among the world's cheapest foods -- as poor people everywhere have always known.
As the former poster said, this article wasn't about health, just about putting something into your somach. Bad advice like this really gets me worked up. Popcorn, hotdogs? Nonsense foods! No oranges, peaches, tomatoes, spinach? Anyone would be malnourished if they stayed on this unhealthful diet for long. But with good sense and planning, they could eat BETTER and for even LESS.
Money College: How to eat on less than $35 a week {WalletPop}
Mar 11th 2010 11:51AM Thirth-five dollars a week? I can do LOT better than that! But I would take issue with some choices on his list. (Popcorn is a necessity? Don't be ridiculous! People on a starvation budget don't need popcorn.) I would add peanut butter (for those sandwiches) and canned tuna, both cheap and very frequently on sale. And he doesn't get any veggies until day four? His nutritious choices aren't very good. He needs a lot more vegs. there for a healthy diet. And NO fruit at all? No eggs? Hot dogs that are 99 cents are probably just junk, a lot of fat and filler, nothing more. Better to buy quality sometimes; you get what you pay for. And bread at a dollar a loaf is probably just plain, cheap white - no bargain nutritionwise. He'd do better to spend more and get whole grain. And where does he find milk at $1.89 a gal.? I'd sure like to know! $2. for 3 cans of soup isn't so great, depending on what kind. Tomato & chicken noodle are often on sale at 3 for $1. And $2. for 5 lb.of potatoes is no big bargain either; I find them OFTEN on sale at 99 cents for a 5 lb.bag. You have to watch for sales and stock up when the prices are right. And frozen vegetables are nearly always much more expensive than fresh; buy them fresh and save. White rolls for hamburgers and hotdogs are just a waste of money. Eat them without the bread; chop up the dogs and mix them in the noodles. Use slices of bread for hamburgers or mix the meat with the spaghetti. Much more nutritious, and economical too.
Savings Experiment: Packing Light and Cheap {WalletPop}
Jan 8th 2010 2:29PM Jan said.... "Most of these comments make sense to me. And the overhead space should belong to the seat BELOW it."
That makes sense to me, but as a very frequent flyer I have never seen that written anywhere as a rule. Is it? Then there should be a sign clearly stating so. If you pull someone else's luggage out and replace it with your own, you are going to get into a very nasty situation, and I have seen that happen with others! I once had it happen when I merely moved over somebody's scarf -- which was taking up an ENTIRE compartment! The owner was very indignant.
Kat said.... "I am disabled and cannot use my left arm to pick up anything over 5lbs. So should I just pull my suit case into the plane and look at the flight attendant to help me???" My answer to yuour question is yes. They are there to help you. I have had the (temporary) situation where I could not pick up an item to put above, and they placed it there for me. You have to let them know. What would a child or an elderly or feeble person do? Would you tell them they are on their own?
Savings Experiment: Packing Light and Cheap {WalletPop}
Jan 8th 2010 11:13AM The questionnaire gave too few options, only three. I don't just HATE to pay the extra charge, I REFUSE to pay it. I will not buy another ticket on an airline that charges me for checking. I simply won't do it. I have a couple of million air miles that I will use up, but will never purchase another ticket from an airline that charges for baggage. There are other options. One is first class, where baggage isn't limited. Another is to travel VERY light and squeeze everything into your one carry-on. If you can't do that, go Southwest or some alternative (like trains, they're much more spacious than even a 1st class seat on a plane). I also take old underwear, socks, slippers, jeans, things I don't want anymore, wear 'em one more time and leave 'em behind. You can wear several shirts or sweaters plus jacket through check-in and security, then put them in a spare plastic shopping bag once you're past security or on the plane. (A large, tough plastic shopping bag is a great extra piece of "luggage", it takes no extra space or weight and can be a godsend when you need it.) Miscellaneous stuff you might later need, like aspirins, mosquito spray, etc. you can get when you arrive, if necessary -- no need to carry a traveling medicine chest (which I used to do). Shampoo & mouthwash are usually supplied free in the hotel. No extra shoes (which are heavy and take space), just one pair.
It's ironic that a few years ago, airlines were trying to discourage carry-ons and get people to check everything. Now, they're doing the opposite.
Heidi Klum, Seal Unveil Baby Lou {PopEater}
Nov 30th 2009 1:06PM Heidi Klum is from Gelsenkirchen, which is considered the Dogpatch of Germany. She has no education, can't even speak correct German, and is widely regarded by Germans as an airbrain. This is not because of her marriage, but just because of her general dumbness. She has a TV program in Germany, which is regarded as funny because of all her silly mistakes. There is acually a club that keeps track of all her idiotic bloopers.
