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I am purchasing a gift for someone online
http://www.amazon.com/Moose-Design-Antler-Lodge-Decor/dp/B001BCRJ8W/ref=sr_1_65?ie=UTF8&m=A3M7TJ4SZA1T6S&s=generic&qid=1259527713&sr=1-65
and i was trying to figure out what the item was made out of because i dont want it to be some cheap material, so i found out that it is made out of resin…i was doing some research and it seems like its some sort of plastic or something??? i just dont want the gift to look tacky…can anyone tell me exactly what type of material it is (is it better than your everyday type plastic?)
so its a type of wood? yeah i was reading something about it coming from plants…

Resins are found in tree sap as mentioned above, but the resins you are talking about are synthetic resins. There are hundreds of kinds, but basically they are dense, easily molded plastics. Both cheap curios and expensive works of art are molded from them, just like glass, so you have to look at more than what your gift is made of. The piece you provided a link to is certainly a cheap tourist piece, not a work of art. But that doesn’t mean someone wouldn’t like it. That would depend obviously upon the individual to whom you intend to give it.

Can u guyz tell me some info about amazon kindle 2 (2nd generation) usb car charger, usb wall / travel charger, earphones, and screen protector / guard ?

Here you can find the chargers for the Kindle:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dkindle%2520usb%2520charger%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&tag=elec-m-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

Hope it helps

I am thinking of purchasing a Lodge Logic 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet.

(http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Logic-12-Inch-Pre-Seasoned-Skillet/dp/B00006JSUB/ref=pd_sim_hg_28)

Can it go in the dishwasher?

What are pros and cons of cast iron?

Will it fit in standard oven?

never, never, never put cast iron in the dishwasher. There is a seasoning (oil) that needs to stay on cast iron which helps it not stick and keeps it from rusting. A dishwasher uses detergents which will actively remove this coating.
In fact, there are disagreements over whether cast iron should be washed with soap or detergent at all. We just use hot water usually. Only once in a while do I use a little Dawn on the sponge.
And make sure you dry it right away or it’ll rust. Just put it on a low burner or in a warm oven ’til dry.
No matter how you decide to clean it, don’t let it air dry.
As to whether it’ll fit in the oven, yes. This one’s only 12" plus the handle. That’s the normal for a "larger" frying pan.

The care and upkeep is the drawback. They are also heavy. I suggest you go to Walmart and try to lift one if there is any reason that weight is a physical problem for you -arthritis is the only thing I can think of right now.

They cook beautifully. That is their main positive. The heat is evenly distributed. Just don’t cook on anything more than medium heat on the stove top. I’ve never used them in the oven, but I know they cook well in there too.
Once one is seasoned correctly and is kept seasoned (there should be instructions on how to do that), it’ll last generations- literally, I’m using my grandmother’s set and will pass them down to my sons if they want them- and maybe if they don’t. I’m not sure if my grandmother was the first in the family to use them or if they came down from someone else.

Hi, I want to download a couple of eyewitness travel guides to my laptop from www.ebooktravelguides.com - should I buy them direct from Dorkling Kindersley or via Amazon.com and download the kindle reader app?

I prefer to buy eyewitness travel guides from amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D13%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D26%26field-keywords%3DEyewitness%2520Travel%2520Guides%2520kindle%2520edition%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dstripbooks&tag=digitsy-marina-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-11-2e25-22-Round-Grill-Pan/dp/B00006JSUD/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Is it better than use indoor electric grill? would it work fine at a gas range? beside the grill mark, would it taste different than regular pan?
is it true you don’t need to put oil on grill pan unlike regular pan?

Grill pans are awesome!!! Like any pan or grill, you should always spray it with some cooking spray so that your food doesn’t stick. Your food will definitely taste a lot better because you will get that char grilled taste.

The only thing about using these grill pans, is that you need to make sure your kitchen has a good ventilation. What I do is heat up the pan on high until it’s ready to go. Then I spray the pan put my meat on the grill pan and lower the temp to medium heat. This will help cook your food evenly and reduce to smoke if any.

Not on the bass. The rays could survive in the tank, but not optimally. The problem is the 135 gallons are only about 18 inches front to back. The Teacup gets at lease 15 inches in diameter (not counting the tail) with some getting larger than that, with the tail length totaling up around 30 inches. The bass gets up to about 20-30 inches! As an adult it could not even turn around.

Note: The rays are not Motoro rays. They are a different species, Potamotrygon Reticulata. The Motoro is Potamotrygon Motoro.

The 135 could house two juvenile rays for some time, but a wider tank is needed for the sub adults to adults. You want a minimum footprint of the tank being about 72" by 30" or more. The 135 gallon is 72" by 18". A 180 gallon is better being 25 inches front to back. A 300 gallon is one of the better tanks to get as a standard is 30 inches front to back.

So, the tank is just too narrow front to back to optimally house either fish for life.

What exactly are you doing if you go to indigenous people and tell them they all have sinned?

What is the social/ecological impact of that?

Isn’t that like a threat?

Hi,
My friend and i are going to go to Peru and maybe Bolivia in August and we’re trying to find the best deal. We’re looking to trek the Inca trail, spend a few days in the amazon and cycle down the most dangerous road in the world.
Can anyone recommend any tour operators for this? The cheaper the better but not to skimp on safety or quality. Or if you know a better way to do it that would be good too.
Thanks.

Hi. Trekking the Inca Trail in August is going to be tough because there is a quota and reservations that fill up long in advance. Still, some agencies might be able to fit you in. Generally, those are the more expensive ones. I can recommend my friends at Solandino (www.solandino.com), who once fit me and a group in for an August trip on short notice.

If you arrive in Cuzco without having previously arranged an Inca Trail hike, there are other great hiking options around Cuzco that can be organized on a moment’s notice. Salcantay is a nice hike, finishing in Machu Picchu. Also Choquequirao is becoming more popular, with a route that also finishes near Machu Picchu. My favorite hike in the area is Ausangate and Sibinacocha, but that doesn’t take you anywhere near Machu Picchu. There are dozens of agencies in Cuzco that can arrange these hikes for you for relatively cheap ($300). My friends at Solandino can do the same. The same agencies will also gladly arrange a jungle trip directly from Cuzco.

Getting to Bolivia from Cuzco is not that difficult. You can bus or fly to Juliaca, then overland to the border (I recommend Copacabana), then on to La Paz. In La Paz, on Sagarnaga street, there are also dozens of trekking agencies and everybody sells that biking trip down the mountain. Just take a good look at the bikes before you depart, inspect the brakes, the tires, the chain. Make sure everything is tight. Beware that in Bolivia, there are frequent road blockages due to strikes. When I was there a few weeks ago, many tourists were stranded in Coroico for several days. I had problems getting out of La Paz and back to Peru. It can be a headache.

If you have questions about particular agencies, or want to find recommendations, join the South American Explorer’s Club (www.saexplorers.org). They have a good clubhouse in Cuzco and are very helpful in assisting visitors with all of those questions, even before you leave.

EXAM FORMAT:
•Part A: Map of World (15 marks)
•Part B: Matching and True or False (20 marks)
•Part C: Multiple Choice (15 marks)
•Part D: Short Answer Questions (15 marks)
•TOTAL: 65 marks

The following is a list of units and topics covered for the course. Use this along with the review questions to help you study for the final exam.

INTRODUCTION
•Definition of travel and tourism
•Mapping guidelines, World Mapping Assignment
•Classification of Travellers (i.e. Migrants, Visitors, Tourist, etc.)
•Types of tourism, Mass Tourism vs. Alternative Tourism
•Travel Motivators (why do people travel) and Travel Barriers
•What is a region, types of regions, ecotourism
•Top Tourist destinations
•Factors contributing to trends in Tourism
•Review unit quiz

UNIT 1: FLORIDA AND CARIBBEAN
•Multiplier effect
•Florida’s economy, cities, map
•Theme Parks
•Travel Patterns
•Caribbean background, climate, map, pros and cons of tourism, geographic origins
•Hurricanes
•Cruise Industry
•Review quiz and unit test

UNIT 2: EUROPE
•Map of Europe, physical characteristics, geographic areas
•Europe: The Setting
•Key Terms: Peninsula, Nationalism, Trading Block, etc.
•Destinations and Attractions
•Unity vs. Disunity, European Union
•Eastern vs. Western Europe
•Eurail, Euros, allure of the city
•Review unit test

UNIT 3: ASIA
•Physical and human geography, rivers, cities of Asia
•Exploring the Great Wall and Yangtze river in China
•Japan’s location, people, culture, language, and travel tips
•Comparing China vs. Japan

WHAT TO STUDY:

PART A: MAP OF THE WORLD

There will be a map of the World with numbers on it – and a list of places. You will need to put the correct number beside the place name given.

Make sure you know:
•Continents: North America, South America, Africa, Australia, Europe, Antarctica
•Oceans: Pacific, Indian, Arctic, Atlantic
•Rivers: Nile, Amazon
•Mountains: Rockies, Andes, Himalayas, Alps
•Bodies of Water: Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Mediterranean Sea
•Countries: United States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica, France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, China, Japan
•Cities: New York, Miami, Toronto, Mexico City, Paris, Rome, Berlin, London, Amsterdam, Beijing, Tokyo

PART B: MATCHING AND TRUE OR FALSE

You will be given key terms and significant places to match up with its correct definition or meaning. Make sure you know the definition or meaning of the following terms:

TERM OR SIGNIFICANT PLACESMEANING OR DEFINITION
Buckingham Palace
Buddhism
Caribs
Chunnel
Communism
Cruise Industry
Culture
Dojo
Ecotourism
Eiffel Tower
Eurail
Euro
European Union
Himalayas
Homogenous
Hostel
Hurricane
Intervening Opportunities
Katrina
Kimono
Leeward
Multiplier Effect
Nationalism
Passport
Peninsula
Rickshaw
Scandinavian
Storm Surge
Time Share
Time Zones
Tourism
Trackers
Trading Bloc
Travel Barrier
Tsunami
Typhoon
Yen

PART C & D: MULTIPLE CHOICE AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

These questions cover the whole year. Make sure you review the following:

IntroductionUnit 1Unit 2Unit 3
•Classification of Travellers
•Types of Tourism
•Mass Tourism
•Alternative Tourism
•Travel Motivators
•Travel Barriers
•Types of Regions
•Top Tourist Destinations•Economy of Florida
•Cities of Florida
•Theme Parks
•Travel Patterns
•Caribbean climate
•Pros and Cons of Tourism
•Hurricanes•Physical characteristics
•Geographic Areas
•Destinations & Attractions
•Unity vs. Disunity
•European Union
•Eastern vs. Western Europe
•Allure of the city•Physical geography
•Human geography
•Destinations & Attractions
•Culture
•Travel tips
•Comparing China vs. Japan

Try these Short Snappers to test your knowledge!
a)What is the largest island in the Caribbean? ________________________________________
b)What is the capital city of Italy? _________________________________________________
c)Name the top three countries most visited by Canadians in 2007 (excluding the USA)? ___________________________________________________________________________
d)What country is Vlad Tepes (“Dracula”) from? _____________________________________
e)Name the two regions most tourists’ travel to? ______________________________________
f)What devastating hurricane impacted the Caribbean and Southern U.S. in 2005? ___________________________________________________________________________
g)Name three customs that are NOT polite in some countries of Europe. ___________________
___________________________________________________________________________
h)What new gun law in Florida allows residents to shoot if they feel threatened? ___________________________________________________________________________
i)Give two advantages and two disadvantages to the development of the tourist indus

What a rich test with wide knowledge!
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I am going to my nans house, and they have no internet. I was thinking of buying a wireless travel router like this :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-WGR101-54Mbps-Wireless-Travel/dp/B0007SQEQY
how do they work? can you plug it in and go or do you need an access point for it to feed off?.
(e.g. BTHomeHub-21F7)

That particular model; is just a very small router, ethernet to wireless.

For the "no internet" situation, there are routers which take a 3G wireless mobile dongle, or which take a Sim card for mobile broadband

The MiFi from 3 is a prime example - maybe some of the others have similar 3G to wireless system
http://threestore.three.co.uk/broadband/

Alternatively, for a single machine, just get a pay as you go dongle - shop around and look up network coverage.