caption The secret to budget travel is sharing the costs. (Pictured: Villa La Estancia Los Cabos.) source Adrienne Jordan Planning a cheap vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico isn’t as hard as it seems. Buying your tickets early, picking accommodations where you can cook, and splitting the costs among the group can significantly reduce costs. I planned a five-day vacation to Cabo San Lucas for about $700 total – here’s exactly how I did it. The secret to budget travel is sharing the costs. Gathering friends or family together for vacations allows for expenses to be shared among the group. You’ll be surprised just how affordable food, activities, and even accommodations can be when you travel in a group. I once accompanied a friend for a birthday trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with eight other guests. The destination was spectacular: From the famous El Arco rock formation to its … [Read more...] about I planned a 5-day vacation to Cabo San Lucas for $700 including flights — here’s exactly how I did it
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Cosby accuser Andrea Constand: “I did it for justice”
Andrea Constand, the woman whose allegations that Bill Cosby drugged and assaulted her led to his conviction, said Friday in her first public comments since his conviction that she forgives Cosby. "I did it for justice," she told NBC News' Kate Snow on "Dateline." "But I also did it because of what was happening at the time," Constand said. "And what was happening was many women came out into the public, into the media in droves, saying that they too had been drugged and sexually assaulted." "Truth prevails": Andrea Constand hails Cosby verdict Cosby, 80, was convicted in April of drugging and assaulting Constand. He is now confined to his home until his sentencing in September. He's expected to face up to 15 years in prison. More than 60 women have accused Cosby of drugging and molesting them over five decades. Constand told NBC News it is clear to her that Cobsy is "sick." "He needs help and he needs to repent for what he did, not only to me but for a lot of women," she … [Read more...] about Cosby accuser Andrea Constand: “I did it for justice”
Comments for : It’s not stealing when Apple does it, because it wasn’t stealing when Google did it either
posted on 13 Jun 2013, 16:25 24 1. tedkord (Posts: 15816; Member since: 17 Jun 2009) Watch out, Michael. Both sides are gunning for you now. posted on 13 Jun 2013, 16:31 15 5. biophone (Posts: 1994; Member since: 15 Jun 2011) Such is the problem with being unbiased. Any rational person regardless of os prefrence isn't gunning for him though. posted on 13 Jun 2013, 17:09 29 46. MichaelHeller (Posts: 2721; Member since: 26 May 2011) If everyone disagrees with me, I'm either doing my job really well or really poorly. I'm just aiming for the former. 74. the_best (Posts: 139; Member since: 14 Oct 2012) The problem isnt that we Think that they are stealing. 89. taz89 (Posts: 2014; Member since: 03 May 2011) Like you I've always felt that it's not stealing and everyone b copies ideas and builds of one another.. The issue I've always had is with apples hypocrisy..you said not to judge them by Steve jobs apple but imo it looks like they still trying to run apple … [Read more...] about Comments for : It’s not stealing when Apple does it, because it wasn’t stealing when Google did it either
10 things I changed about my LG G4 soon after I got it
The LG G4 has been my one and only personal smartphone for several days now. Overall, it has been a smooth ride so far, and I can honestly say that I'm quite happy with having LG's latest flagship in my pocket. I'm satisfied with the look of the phone – that leather back cover is quite a conversation starter, as it turns out. I'm enjoying the responsiveness of its software as the Snapdragon chip and LG's software make for a great tandem. The near-excellent camera is also among the many things to love about the G4 as it is easy to use and snaps great photos.But on the other hand, when I started using the LG G4, quite a few things about it didn't feel exactly right. And, being the perfectionist that I am, I wasn't willing to settle for a phone that didn't behave as I wanted it to. Sooner than later, I found myself digging through the G4's settings menu, looking for tweaks that I could use to improve my experience. Did I succeed? Yup, I'd say so, and I'd like to tell you all … [Read more...] about 10 things I changed about my LG G4 soon after I got it
My new bag is awful, and I love it
This is my new bag. I did not need a new bag — I own many — but the strap for my main briefcase broke a week before a trip, and I was too impatient to wait for the free replacement to arrive, so I bought a new bag. Also, it was on sale. I’m a sucker for sales. I’ve had my eye on ONA’s camera bags for years. They are handmade with full-grain leather imported from Italy and have a retro aesthetic that pairs wonderfully with high-end camera gear. Unsurprisingly, they also have a steep price tag that reflects those materials, craftsmanship, and aesthetic (hence, buying one on sale). This is the Brixton, which according to ONA, is designed to hold a 13-inch laptop, a DSLR or mirrorless camera, and up to three lenses or accessories for it. I love this bag. It is my favorite bag for entirely aesthetic reasons. The lightly waxed leather is the perfect medium-brown color, it already feels broken in like a well-loved baseball glove, and it matches my personal … [Read more...] about My new bag is awful, and I love it