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		<title>Take Opportunity for Broken Cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:18:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Broken thing is often regarded as useless thing and as the result; people throw it away from their life. The broken things itself can be in many sections, such as cars, electronics goods and many others. Created thing has more opportunity to be used by people although some of its part is in bad condition, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Broken thing is often regarded as useless thing and as the result; people throw it away from their life. The broken things itself can be in many sections, such as cars, electronics goods and many others. Created thing has more opportunity to be used by people although some of its part is in bad condition, such as the car. Car is often used by people to move from one place to another place and bad things sometime attack them. People hit something with their cars and as the result, their cars are in bad condition and it is really uncomfortable.</p>
<p>The broken or damage vehicles is not totally useless because it can be explored more in order to find the solution for their vehicles, such as using the other parts of the vehicles which can be used in the other vehicles. When people search the lowest cost of repair service for their vehicles, repairable cars is the solution. There people can get repairmen for their cars and get <a href="http://www.repairablecars.info/motorcycles/" target="_blank">repairable motorcycles</a> if they have broken or not work motorcycle. For the handled brand of motorcycle, there are plenty, such as Suzuki, Kawasaki, vespa and many others. People can get their dreamt motorcycle in it and they can do a bit modification so their motorcycle can work as good as the new one.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, for other people who have dreamt to have car for longer time, it could be into the reality right now because they can get <a href="http://www.repairablecars.info/2011/07/how-damaged-cars-for-sale-can-change-your-life/" target="_blank">damaged cars for sale</a> in the amazing price for cars. They can get the types of their dreamt cars and they can change it into the types as they want through searching the appropriate model in the online connection. So people, although people regard broken things as a waste, it would be different thing from you, just make your opportunity from it.</p>
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		<title>Fix Your Windshield or Purchase New Car to Drive</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Windshield is one of important parts of the car. It gives you both safety and aerodynamic support for your car. It will cover you from debris from the road that might come to you. For the aerodynamic, this windshield will give you additional angles so that the wind will be able to pass the whole [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Windshield is one of important parts of the car. It gives you both safety and aerodynamic support for your car. It will cover you from debris from the road that might come to you. For the aerodynamic, this windshield will give you additional angles so that the wind will be able to pass the whole car object without so much resistant.</p>
<p>The worst thing that might happen, you find your windshield is broken because of such huge or hard object. Huge crack on your windshield will lessen your visibility and this is dangerous. Because of this, you may also stop by the police officer. You do not want this, but I assure you that sometime this thing just happen. If looking for <a href="http://www.sanfranciscowindshieldreplacement.com/city/Berkeley" target="_blank">windshield replacement berkely ca</a>, you might visit TLC auto glass because they cover almost all California regions. With their help, you will help you for your windshield repair. For those who is very busy and do not have so much time for this, they are ready to come to your place and do the repair on the spot.</p>
<p>Other than that, if you feel that your car is not so desirable anymore, you may want to purchase a new car for you to drive. For this matter, there is an <a href="http://www.autotrader.com/" target="_blank">auto trader</a> that will be ready to help you to make a purchase. Beside of buying a new car, you can also sell your current car to them before buying the new one. Cars that they have in stock are not only new cars. You can also find second car if you want a car but in lower prices. Visit the site now and find the review of the car before making the purchase.</p>
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		<title>Tank Bags As Motorcycle Luggage</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most motorcycle saddle bags can be removed easily and put back on just as quickly. If you decide on some that mount permanently make sure they lock. Some of your more popular saddlebag makers are Viking bags. There are more brands than these but these are the major manufacturers for motorcycle saddlebags. Most of these [...]]]></description>
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<p>Most motorcycle saddle bags can be removed easily and put back on just as quickly. If you decide on some that mount permanently make sure they lock. Some of your more popular saddlebag makers are Viking bags. There are more brands than these but these are the major manufacturers for motorcycle saddlebags.</p>
<p>Most of these are easily mounted and come with all the necessary hardware. Also Viking bags make some really nice Sissy Bar Bags that have a decent amount of storage space. They also makes motorcycle luggage to fit most cruisers as well as sport bikes.</p>
<p>For sport bike riders the preference tends to be a tank bag. Since saddlebags tend to bend more towards the classic look they aren&#8217;t to appealing to riders of sport bikes. Tank Bags are in fact a great substitute to saddlebags, most are expandable and can carry fairly a bit of stuff as wells as that most tank bags have side pockets for additional storage. </p>
<p>Most tank bags use a magnetic mounting system in combination with a strap that ties of to the steering head of the bike. This makes it really easy to take the tank bag.</p>
<p>This makes it easy to take off the bike and carry with you if you plan on being away from the bike for a while. The majority of these bags also have a carrying handle which makes it even easier for you to carry the bag with you. There are a lot of different tank bag sizes and designs available, so it is important to pick a size the will suit your requirements. I suggest one that is expandable which will allow you to make it compact or expand it for capacity when needed. Also when selecting a tank bag you should always go for a tank bag that is water proof.</p>
<p>You might get caught in a down pour. </p>
<p>These luggage solutions provide extra storage space to bikers and are important when one is planning for longer journeys. Many luggage options have been invented in past few years which have made things easier for bikers as they can carry more in compact way.</p>
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		<title>Luggage IRS Back Taxes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The deadline for filing federal tax is obsolete, and if you do not wind up with the IRS for years, back taxes can still be submitted to your benefit. IRS back taxes should be paid quickly in the rule, because you can. The federal government&#8217;s approach to taxation is voluntary taxpayer to submit their statements. [...]]]></description>
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<p>The deadline for filing federal tax is obsolete, and if you do not wind up with the <strong>IRS</strong> for years, back taxes can still be submitted to your benefit.</p>
<p><strong>IRS</strong> back taxes should be paid quickly in the rule, because you can. The federal government&#8217;s approach to taxation is voluntary <strong>taxpayer to submit</strong> their statements. This does not mean that paying taxes is not required. The <strong>taxpayer</strong> may request voluntary time or&gt; IRS back taxes, apply to any number of deductions and Earned Income credit demand. If you are not logged in taxes for the <strong>IRS make</strong> a voluntary declaration in place, and each of the filers qualified exemptions or deductions. This substitution can be made a double return, the portfolio will. Given that exceptions are not necessarily own account in the generation of the estimate that the amount is probably more a return to support the <strong>IRS taxes,</strong> unless yourHand would be filed. </p>
<p>Collection may include liens on your property and Levy or your wages and bank accounts.</p>
<p>Payments from your <strong>IRS</strong> back taxes can be made for bank loans by all forms of credit card payments in installments. <strong>The IRS</strong> recommends that a better understanding of options for bank loans and pay by credit card since the costs are generally paid more. You have three years to file back taxes from the <strong>IRS</strong>Date on which they were originally due to any refunds. The refund period expires after three years, it is important that you file as soon as possible. Refund money if you have the wind before the expiration date, perhaps even his back taxes, &#8216;s, other <strong>IRS,</strong> you should have to.</p>
<p>Not all <strong>IRS</strong> back <strong>taxes,</strong> reimbursement of taxes. </p>
<p>Sometimes taxes are too late, because life with you caught or you expected, and if, as a result of calculations, it was finally doneno. In any case, it is important that you complete and file with <strong>the IRS.</strong> Back taxes are not processed in any location and collection of your delinquent return be sure to include the address WHERE you should verify that it feels to create further interest penalties or late in the distributor. If you have received back taxes, an official notification of your <strong>IRS,</strong> you must send the return address indicated on the notice. Before Forms and Instructions <strong>IRS website</strong> can be found onhttp://www. <strong>IRS.</strong> gov in 1990, as well as information on where to return your e-mail if you want extra review.</p>
<p>tax return is a huge task, but if your uncertainty in the submission process to delay <strong>IRS</strong> is part of your help for deals in low-income and middle <strong>income tax</strong> Volunteer Assistance <strong>Program. Taxpayers</strong> aged 60 can help find <strong>tax</strong> program for the elderly. Both programs are freeFee for those who qualify for training and help you <strong>file IRS</strong> and taxes to avoid the necessity of submission to support the <strong>IRS taxes.</strong></p>
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		<title>Luggage Tag Gifts</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is often difficult to buy a gift for the person that has everything. This is also true for people that do not necessarily have everything but are just plain difficult to buy for. I may have the answer for you in regards to those scenarios. If you end up getting it wrong with these [...]]]></description>
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<p>It is often difficult to buy a gift for the person that has everything. This is also true for people that do not necessarily have everything but are just plain difficult to buy for. I may have the answer for you in regards to those scenarios. If you end up getting it wrong with these it does not really matter because you have not spent so much on them in the first place. And they were never going to be happy whatever you got them.</p>
<p>So I am referring to the humble and mostly forgotten luggage tag. You would not believe how much this thing is growing in terms of variety and personalization. Most people just put those airline ones on when they are at the counter checking in. Others either forget or end up quickly buying a cheap and no good one at a shop in the airport that is incredibly over priced.</p>
<p>So how do you know where to get a really great one and how do you know if it is actually great? Well, it is time to do some looking around and window shopping. </p>
<p>If you can think of what the person really likes or a team they support or a favorite color then it is sure to be a great luggage tag gift for that person. This is because it will show that you have put some thought into it. If they never travel, then this is not such a good gift idea, unless you want to send them away somewhere special.</p>
<p>There are some online shops where you can upload a photo or any picture and they make however many you want for a good price. If you think about it, you could even make some up yourself. You just need to make sure that it is strong enough that it will not get lost or broken during transit. You also need to make sure that there is enough room so that the person can write all of their details in the space you have left them. One more important point is to make sure that it is made private somehow so not just anyone can read their address details.</p>
<p>As you can see here, with a bit of thinking and even less money you can buy someone a really great and personal gift. So long as you know them well enough you just can not go wrong.</p>
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		<title>Holiday Travel Luggage Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year in late November and December millions of travelers take to the skies. The holiday season brings with it an annual spike in airline travelers headed home to visit family. And with the rise in airborne travelers comes hazards, such as long lines, delays, overcrowded planes, lost luggage, and the possibility for plenty of [...]]]></description>
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<p>Every year in late November and December millions of travelers take to the skies. The holiday season brings with it an annual spike in airline travelers headed home to visit family. And with the rise in airborne travelers comes hazards, such as long lines, delays, overcrowded planes, lost luggage, and the possibility for plenty of frustration. The good news is there are things you can do to help make your holiday travel as enjoyable and stress free as possible.</p>
<p>First and foremost, it all starts with the luggage. If at all possible, carrying your luggage with you onto the plane will save you a great deal of time and money. Any seasoned travelpro will tell you that your best bet for beating the crowds and reducing the time spent at check in counters or the opportunity for lost luggage is to carry on. Start by laying out your clothing and toiletries before you pack and giving careful consideration to each and every piece. </p>
<p>Do you really need to bring the ear and nose hair trimmer for a 3 day trip? Is there going to be a place you can do laundry while on your vacation. Minimize the excess items in your suitcase and you just might find you don’t even need that second bag at all.</p>
<p>Also remember choosing the right carry on bag makes a world of difference. There is nothing more embarrassing that digging through your unmentionables trying to locate a pair of headphones crammed in the bottom of a one compartment bag. A good carry on bag has many compartments of which at least two are easily accessible while you are on the plane. You can store clothing and toiletries in the main compartment and stick things like your iPod, magazines, and a snack in the external compartments for easy retrieval. </p>
<p>If you’re looking for a good carry on with plenty of space, there are some great Kipling bags available online for a good price.</p>
<p>It’s also good practice to ship gifts and large bulky items to your destination ahead of time. Most airlines are charging for checked luggage now which means packing along all those Christmas presents could cost you upwards of an additional $  50 or more on a round trip ticket. It’s crazy to pay those kinds of prices to check bags when you can ship them via a currier service ahead of time for less than a $  20 spot.</p>
<p>If you find yourself needing to bring along more than one bag, make sure you get a complete and matching luggage set. Luggage sets are easier to identify than a hodgepodge collection of bags, and in the instance one or more of your bags don’t arrive at your final destination it makes the whole process of reporting your missing luggage much easier. “Ah yes sir, I had 3 navy blue American Tourister bags that didn’t get off the plane with me in Nashville” is much easier to repeat than, “Umm there was a black one with wheels, and a grey duffle bag, ooh and a blue backpack with a troll doll thingy hanging from the zipper.”</p>
<p>Not only are matching luggage sets easier for airlines to identify they are easier for you to pick out at luggage claim as well. To make grabbing the right luggage off the carousel even easier, choose luggage sets in uncommon or bold colors and patterns. Just about everyone has a black rolling suitcase and chances are every single one that slides down the luggage claim ramp will be manhandled by at least three different travelers eager to get their bags and get out of the airport. If you bring along a set in bright red you won’t have to play the luggage guessing game with everyone else at baggage claim.</p>
<p>Yes, choosing the right luggage helps eliminate some of the hassle associated with holiday travel. However, if you are traveling home this holiday season the most important thing you can pack with you is the right attitude. Keep calm and don’t get caught up or overwhelmed with the amount of people and chaos at the airport. Print your tickets and boarding passes ahead of time, and when you arrive at the airport take a deep breath, relax and you’ll get on the plane and home for the holidays in no time.</p>
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		<title>Types Of Luggage</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:06:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rolling Luggage The majority of airlines are now billing for checked baggage, which is making the rolling flight suitcase perfect for holidays involving plane travel. They&#8217;re designed to hold quite a bit, while being compact enough to be accepted as a carry-on. These types of bags generally are available in black, gray, or dark blue, [...]]]></description>
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<p>The majority of airlines are now billing for checked baggage, which is making the rolling flight suitcase perfect for holidays involving plane travel. They&#8217;re designed to hold quite a bit, while being compact enough to be accepted as a carry-on. These types of bags generally are available in black, gray, or dark blue, but as their popularity booms, luggage suppliers have started carrying much more fascinating colors as well as prints along with matching hand bags. This particular suitcase is easy to locate while shopping through wholesale luggage vendors because they are so common.</p>
<p><strong>Suitcases</strong></p>
<p>For longer trips, or if you&#8217;re journeying by car, conventional suitcases are occasionally more appropriate. Large suitcases holds more than a rolling flight suitcase, and you may choose soft or perhaps hard cases. </p>
<p>They are able to become heavy, and they must be transported by a solitary heavy duty handle. They&#8217;re designed to fit easily in stacks of other luggage or items, so they are ideal for packing the car for a vacation. Luggage suppliers handle fewer of these than they once did because of the growing interest in other styles, but you can continue to locate several options while shopping with retail or wholesale luggage online stores or perhaps in person.</p>
<p><strong>Duffel Bags</strong></p>
<p>Military personnel, boy scouts, as well as families on outdoor camping trips are some examples of travelers who are much better served by duffel bags compared to suitcases. Whilst you don&#8217;t want to pack dress clothes inside a duffel bag, you&#8217;ll find them simpler to carry and more convenient to use when you&#8217;re remaining in a tent or camper. They&#8217;re delicate and versatile, fitting effortlessly directly into tight spaces when necessary. They are also easy to carry, often slung over a shoulder just like a hand bag. Several luggage suppliers sell duffel bags for carry-on bags for plane travel. Wholesale luggage suppliers are great resources, as you can end up finding duffel bags at really low prices.</p>
<p><strong>Garment Bags</strong></p>
<p>Business travelers and folks getting elegant clothing on their own journey are very well suited to include a garment bag within their luggage collection. A garment bag is a long, flat piece of luggage that covers hanging garments, protecting them from wrinkles. They fold in half delicately, protecting your clothing as well as maintaining them fresh looking through the trip. Luggage suppliers will sell bags that fit inside your suitcase, bags with wheels plus a handle, and simple garment bags that fold over as well as snap in position. If you don&#8217;t locate a garment bag that works well along with the rest of your current luggage, this may be a great item to seek out through wholesale luggage sellers.<br />
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		<title>Hand Luggage Charges</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most well known budget airlines has been revealed this week that it may have been charging passengers thousands of pounds unfairly. Customers of BMIBaby have been asked routinely over the last twelve months to put their hand luggage into a metal box to gauge whether it was small enough to take on [...]]]></description>
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<p>One of the most well known budget airlines has been revealed this week that it may have been charging passengers thousands of pounds unfairly.</p>
<p>Customers of BMIBaby have been asked routinely over the last twelve months to put their hand luggage into a metal box to gauge whether it was small enough to take on the flight, and charged an excess baggage fee for if their bag was too big.</p>
<p>It has subsequently nee revealed that many of the gauges had been made to be smaller than the measurements provided on the website, and the gauges next to the main check in at the airport.</p>
<p>The airline has admitted the problem occurs in all the gauges in the inner airports in the uk, and this had called to light the problem with other airlines. Most airlines give bonuses to staff for the amount of oversized baggage they can charge customers for, and it is confusing to customers as each airline has different specifications.</p>
<p>It seems that the airline have known about the problem for a while, but it was highlighted by an irate businessman who was charged to check his bag at Luton, but when he got to Amsterdam he put his bag in the gauge again and found it to fit with plenty of room. </p>
<p>Watchdogs say the company should reimburse customers who have experienced this problem, but it insisted that very few customers had actually complained about the issue.</p>
<p>The airline have declined to comment on how much they have made from the additional banking charges, but the other three major low cost airlines, Ryan Air, Easyjet and Flybe have announced that they have checked their gauges and found them to be fine.</p>
<p>If you are travelling this autumn, save time and money by booking Travel Insurance online.</p>
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		<title>5 Tips For Spending The Night in an Airport</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether monetary constraints prohibit you from booking a hotel, extreme weather conditions have you stranded, or you&#8217;re positive that you can get out on the first flight of the morning, you should be aware that spending the night in an airport can be stressful and even dangerous. Tip #1 When Spending the Night in an [...]]]></description>
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 Whether monetary constraints prohibit you from booking a hotel, extreme weather conditions have you stranded, or you&#8217;re positive that you can get out on the first flight of the morning, you should be aware that spending the night in an airport can be stressful and even dangerous.
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<p><b>Tip #1 When Spending the Night in an Airport: Contact an airline representative immediately.</b></p>
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 Once you receive confirmation that you&#8217;ve missed your connecting flight, contact an airline representative immediately to determine when ticket counters open in the morning and when the next available flight is. There&#8217;s nothing worse than sitting in line at a closed ticket counter behind other stranded passengers waiting to exchange their tickets for the next eight hours.
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<p><b>Tip #2 When Spending the Night in an Airport: Find Food!</b></p>
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 If your stomach starts grumbling as soon as you arrive at the airport, be sure to check out meal options located inside the gate terminal. Some airports may have next to no food selections once you exit the gate area or those options may already be closed, depending on when you arrive. If you see something decent, grab it so you can avoid purchasing a two-day old sandwich off a Starbuck&#8217;s cart later.
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<p><b>Tip #3 When Spending the Night in an Airport: Evaluate Your Luggage.</b></p>
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 After exiting the plane, you may feel compelled to go claim your luggage so you have the comfort of clean clothes and toiletries. Before you do this, please keep in mind that once you exit the gate terminal, you cannot re-enter without a valid ticket. If you need to exchange the ticket for your connecting flight, this means you will not be allowed into the gate area until visiting the ticket counter, which may not open for a few hours. Evaluate whether you really need that luggage immediately or if it would be safer (again this depends on the airport) to stay in the gate terminal overnight.
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<p><b>Tip #4 When Spending the Night in an Airport: Stay Awake! </b></p>
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 If you choose to go claim your luggage and wait in the general terminal, it may be in your best interest to buy some coffee and stay awake. Depending on where the airport is located, travelers may be sharing the terminal with homeless people or shady characters. Internal airport security normally does their best to keep non-travelers out of public areas, but you may still come across some people who would like nothing more than to steal your laptop case out from under your head while you&#8217;re sleeping.
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<p><b>Tip #5 When Spending the Night in an Airport: Consider Stand-By.</b></p>
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 When exchanging your ticket for the next available connecting flight out of the airport, ask the airline representative if you can still try to fly stand-by. This may get you to your destination quicker, but keep in mind that you could be competing with other stranded travelers trying to fly stand-by too.
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		<description><![CDATA[While disembarking my bulky body in the stair-case of the hotel at Secundarabad, a thought floated up in my mind. As a meticulous person, bound on a journey for twenty –two hours by train, I could not risk forgetting the medicines that I needed most for myself. Those days I suffered from bitter cold and [...]]]></description>
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 While disembarking my bulky body in the stair-case of the hotel at Secundarabad, a thought floated up in my mind. As a meticulous person, bound on a journey for twenty –two hours by train, I could not risk forgetting the medicines that I needed most for myself. Those days I suffered from bitter cold and chest congestion and for that usually I used to keep two or three tablets with myself for the journey.
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 As I checked out, I requested the person at reception to keep an eye on my luggage for a while, so that I could buy my medicine from the nearest chemist’s shop. He nodded his assent and I pushed up to bring my medicine. As I stepped into the shop, the owner of it smiled at the familiarity of my face and inquired about my need. I told him name of the tablet and put a request to give me two. That day, for the first time, he appealed to me to buy a full strip, containing ten tablets. I was surprised at my own reaction while I nodded ‘yes’. Usually being an inveterate miser, I denied all such requests to buy ten in the face of my need for two. I pocketed the tablets in my upper pocket of the shirt and proceeded towards the hotel lobby and collected my luggage, exchanging a smile of thanks with the receptionist.
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<p>
 As I reached the station and sat on the bench on the platform no.1, waiting for the gargantuan train to pull in, the nagging thought of buying a whole strip of medicine came off once again. My own logic tortured me. I regretted my own decision to come under the influence of the words of the Chemist and buy ten in stead of two. I repented the waste of money that I made. I was convinced that I committed real spendthriftness.
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<p>
 The engine hooted as it tugged the bogies. I was cocksure that I had the berth no.40-the side upper seat in the compartment of S-3. Confident, I pushed up and reached the S-3 bogy and climbed up on the narrow steps at the entrance.
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<p>
 A woman was seated there on my seat and a beautiful blonde by her side.
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<p>
 I enquired about their seat number and to my utter surprise the reply matched mine.
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<p>
 As I put forth my demand, their male companion turned up and enquired about my tenacity. We rushed to the train ticket examiner, standing among crowd on the platform and the latter asked me to show my ticket. I took out my purse and brought the ticket out. As I cast a glance, I was surprised at my own inanity, knowing there that my bogy number was actually S-5, not S-3. I apologized profusely and almost ran in shame carrying my luggage.
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<p>
 As I reached the compartment, again I looked through the numbers of ticket and matched 
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 with the number, painted on the bogy. Then I climbed unto it and reached the berth number 40. I found a handsome man in his early twenties was seated on the lower berth. As he saw me, he extended unanticipated courtesy by helping me to place my luggage properly. While I sat near him, I just expected a casual exchange of words. Firstly I offered him a gentle inquiry about his destination. He replied in Hindi that He would alight at the next station, next to mine in our state of Orissa.
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<p>
 This pleased me for I had a co-passenger from my place, who spoke my language. The things, those transpired then, served me with a life-long inspiring divine experience.
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<p>
 As the train moved on its serpentine way, we chatted exchanging our details. Oh my God, all our personal fine points matched to the letter. What a coincidence!!! We came to know that his father worked in the same Bank where my father worked. Like me, he was a Post-graduate in Business administration and worked for a long time in a private firm.
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<p>
 I was glad as our wave-lengths matched.
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<p>
 Where had he gone? Literally I jumped to my feet when he responded to my question.
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 He told me that he had come on a visit to the monastery of his spiritual master and stayed there for a month.
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<p>
 It warmed up my heart to learn that his Guru- spiritual master was also my divine master since my childhood, whom I adored from a very early age. We dove headlong in an animated discussion about our Guru. We narrated to each other about the miracles we had seen due to his divine grace without knowing that our meeting itself was also a miracle.
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<p>
 Why had he been to the monastery for a month?
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<p>
 My heart melted as I knew that he had lost his job and he was facing a number of family troubles. His relationship with the manager at his workplace went bitter and subsequently he was asked to resign. He went to our Guru’s place to seek his grace in harrowing times. The divine master was not there and he had to linger there for a month till he received the opportunity to see him. At last he narrated all his woes and was comforted by him that those would be redressed ere long. 
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<p>
 We ordered meals to the caterer and were merged in a spiritual discussion- in a vivid description that whatever grace we had received so far from our spiritual master. As the food was served on platters, we ate silently and on the completion of it, moved towards the wash-basin to wash our hands.
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<p>
 Alas, my buddy was vomiting. I rushed up in surprise to help him. As I touched his body, it was shocking for me to know that he ran a very high temperature. I ran my hand over his back and helped him to get to his berth and made him sleep on it. He had stayed in the monastery for one month and woke up in the wee hours and bathed in the chilled water. Due to that he had caught acute cold and which had developed into fever. He did not carry with himself a single medicine. In fact he was so pre-occupied with his grief that he had no time to buy medicine.
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<p>
 Very soon he began writhing in pain and started crying. I sat helplessly at his feet. It was almost 10:30 P.M.
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<p>
 Soon the flash of thought of ten tablets of the morning appeared. I marveled at the thought that the ten tablets for acute cold were still there in the front pocket of my shirt. I started serving him there diligently like a nurse. I made him seat on the berth and pushed a tablet down his throat with the help of a bit of water. He lay there, still crying.
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<p>
 Soon he was sweating and I had to ensure the fall of temperature only by touching his forehead in the absence of a thermometer. While I comforted him by running my hand over his body, he began sleeping a fitful slumber. Then I could climb unto my upper berth and remained there without a wink of sleep. In the night I alighted thrice from my berth to see whether he was fine?
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<p>
 In the morning, he woke up at nine o’clock and was looking somewhat relaxed. But the fever was there with a slight remission. I gave him one more tablet with the cup of warm tea and few biscuits.
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<p>
 While the train entered Orissa, a band of political protesters stopped it at a relatively unknown station, where the train even did not have a stoppage. There only we came to know that it was a strike by some political organizations and we would be held up there sine die. My buddy was feeling restless. I asked him to lie down and rest. Again the temperature of his body was rising. As hours passed, I prayed to our Guru in silence to make the train move.  At 2 p.m., I gave him the third tablet. The train only started moving in the evening. Although, the protestors were dislodged from the railway track, we heard that at a distance of seventy kilometers, the agitators damaged the tracks, which delayed the departure of the train till the evening.
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<p>
 Every thing went through a chaos when local passengers had a chance to get in to our train. Soon by five o’clock our bogy was packed to its hilt. Literally I had to shoo every local commuter away under the plea that my buddy was sick without allowing anyone to sit near him. His grimace on the face showed that he was not feeling well. We knew at the time when the train moved with the first jerks that we were destined for a belated arrival of ten hours. We won’t be reaching our destinations till the late night.
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<p>
 As we surpassed the stations and the local commuters went off the train, we had a bit of free air and again I was praying for my buddy. A curious onlooker asked me that why I served him so much. When I remained silent, he tried to judge us in silence and said that my friend could have developed pneumonia.
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<p>
 At nine p.m. in the night I found the fever in his body was coming down. He was looking better. We sat resting our backs, looking in each other’s eyes in silence for a long time in wordless love. Finally we ate bread and jelly that I bought at Hyderabad. Before sleeping I gave him one more tablet. Perhaps he was improving due to timely doses of medicine at every interval of seven hours.
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<p>
 I woke up at 1: 30 A.M, when my station came. I saw him in a sound slumber. As I shook him up telling him that I was leaving and perhaps we would not meet once again in my life, he woke up immediately and escorted me up to the door of the train. I took out the rest of six tablets in the strip from the upper pocket of my shirt and pushed it in his hand. He looked at me, bewildered. I told him it was for him, while patting his shoulder. He gripped my wrist and dragged me in a tight hug and then I climbed down the narrow stairs of the train wiping a tear.
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<p>
 Oh, I still marvel that how I managed my own cold without a single tablet during the journey. How I agreed to buy a full strip of tablets? Who allotted our berths in this way?
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<p>
 In what a strange way our similarities met and familiarity was born!
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 Was this a coincidence?
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<p>
 But still I miss him-my soul-mate.
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 Srikanta Mohanty, MBA (Symbiosis),
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 HIG-1/60, Kapila Prasad BDA Colony, Bhubaneswar-751002
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 Orissa, India
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 Email; srikant_mh@rediffmail.com
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