Travel Scope – Hotels, Airports, Flights

John W Ellis asked:




Package holidays are looking like a better option since the volcanic ash cloud closed British airspace. As your holiday is purchased as one package from a tour operator, you won’t be out of pocket should you not be able to take your holiday due to the volcanic ash cloud.

What is a package holiday
A package holiday is when you buy all the separate bits of your holiday in one. So you don’t need to purchase a flight, accommodation and transfers separately, they are all purchased as one holiday – or a “package”.

Why is buying the separate pieces of your holiday a problem.
Buying your flight from one company, and accommodation from another isn’t normally a problem -however if you can’t make it to your chosen destination because one of Iceland’s volcanoes, such as Eyjafjallajokull, has done its worst you will lose your holiday. You should get your flight costs refunded, but your accommodation costs will be lost. It’s not the fault of the accommodation provider that you couldn’t make it to your destination, so they can’t be expected to refund your money.

How will a package holiday be better
Booking your holiday as a package means that the company you booked your holiday through is responsible for getting you to your destination, providing your accommodation, and then getting you home again. So if you can’t get to your destination because of any volcanic ash clouds lurking around, you’ll be able to get all your money back – or rearrange your holiday for another time.

Why is a package holiday the better option since the volcanic ash cloud
Package holidays have always offered you the same security against failing to get to your destination, nothing has been changed. The difference now is that people are more aware of this security. Up until the ash cloud, it was assumed that flight would always leave “more or less” on time. The ash cloud has changed this thinking, which is why it’s wise to consider a package holiday for your overseas break.

Why book your holiday as separate pieces rather than a package
It has become more popular in recent years to put together a holiday yourself. The good old internet has made finding accommodation in far flung places much easier, so you can get more choice. It can also work out cheaper to book your accommodation separately, as the tour operator who puts your package together has to make a profit.

Hatem A asked:


For a week the Iceland volcano caused a huge disruption in worldwide air traffic. Many people were stock. Many lost most of their cash. Business was interrupted. Medical operations were canceled. Airlines lost billions, among other things. This was all caused by a God made blockade for only one week.

What should the Palestinians in Gaza say, when they have been under a man made blockade for 3 years now. People have not been able to travel for nearly all that period. Most basic supplies to the Strip have been stopped including building material and school books. Many have died waiting on permit to leave for treatment. Hundreds of businesses permanently shutdown. Well off people became poor. Students could not finish their education abroad. Nearly 50% unemployment rate. That is not counting the total lack of security and being under continuous threat of another Israeli destructive war. All of this punishment because people participated in democratic elections and voted for a party that the US and Israel do not like.

What is worse? The one-week God-made blockade? Or the 3-year man-made blockade? Whatever happened to humanity?

Happy A asked:


Help me edit this note!!! It’s only a few lines long. ?
Hello. Could someone please help me edit this note so it sounds more professional?

To North Sydney Girls High,

I wish to request permission for my daughter, _________, Year 10, to take leave on the 11th December 2008 for overseas travel to Canada. I apologise that we were incapable of organizing a more convenient flight time. The reason for her travel is because hasn’t been to Canada in 10 years and her grandparents are ageing. This will be the last opportunity she may get to see her grandparents before graduation.
I would also like to inform the school that she will be returning to Australia on the 5th February 2008, which will be nine days after school begins. I am aware of the necessity for students to return on the first day for year meetings, to receive individual timetables, etc, but another time could not be scheduled. I am apologetic for the disruption.

Yours Truly,

_______________

Mother
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Feel free to add some HARD words in so it sounds more professional.
Also feel free to change the whole note into your own language or whatever to make it sound more professional. I don’t care what is edited in the note. As long as it sounds more professional!
err okay. Nope. I’m not the parent. I’m the kid.

Roxie

Johnthinksparisrocks asked:

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LD22 asked:


Hi there,

My housemates and I were recently informed by our letting agents that they need access to our house for building work.

The work requires 5 bedrooms to be evacuated (the house is 8-bedroom/8-person occupancy) for 12 days (they are plastering/knocking down walls etc.) and for there to be intermittent power cuts as well as throughway access to the rooms (which are on the higher floors of the house).

The letting agents thought our lease was ending earlier than it in fact was, so they have given us no notice about this work.

I have successfully requested compensation from this letting agents (and the landlord they represent) once before when due to building work we had no kitchen access for 2 weeks. This time, however, when I met them they were far more pressurizing and awkward – they were asking for ‘verbal agreements that we were “happy with the work to take place”‘ and so forth and using scare tactics where they claimed if we tried ‘asking for too much from the landlord we wouldn’t get anything’. So I am now unsure about how to proceed.

I was wondering particularly the two following things:

1) what compensation can we claim – I currently am inclined to ask for a full rent rebate for the period of the building work, as well as around £40-£50 compensation per night of building work for each of the tenants that have to evacuate their rooms so they can pay for a B&B/hostel etc. Is this a feasible amount and should I ask for more given there will be other costs such as travel/food/change of plans (some housemates are working in london and will have major disruption at having to come back to move their possessions).

2) Should we be careful about agreeing to letting the building work proceed? I was worried that if we say it’s ok for them to do the work, they will later claim we agreed to their requests and have no basis to claim compensation. Also I was wondering the legal position if we refuse to, or are unable to, empty out all the rooms in which they want to do work?

Thanks very much

Joice

Bob Brightside asked:




It may surprise many to hear that you can find some great places to visit in the UK. Many people think that summer holidays need to be spent in foreign destinations but if you, like so many others, are trying to save some money this year then a UK holiday is the way forward.

The term ’staycation’ is now becoming very common at the moment with the number of people deciding to holiday here in the UK steadily increasing. There are a number of places that offer fun for all the family whilst at the same time offering great value for money.

If you are looking for somewhere fun with plenty to do for all the family then consider going to one of the many cities and towns in the UK. It is important, especially if you are travelling with younger children, that you find somewhere that will keep them amused for long enough to let you enjoy the trip as well.

A trip can soon turn into a nightmare if there isn’t enough to do for the kids as this can ruin your trip as well. Places such as Blackpool where there is the Pleasure Beach where you can enjoy the rides and game stalls they have. This is somewhere that suits everyone because the kids can go crazy on the thrilling rides such as The Pepsi Max Big One and you can relax in one of the many cafes around the area.

Many of the UK’s top tourist destinations have reported huge increases on British tourists and this is great news for the ailing British economy that has been hit hard by the recession. Places such as the Isle of White, Brighton, Cornwall and Cumbria are all likely (as well as many others) to see huge boosts in profits as many of us look to tighten our belts this summer.

One of the main advantages of holidaying in the UK, apart from saving money, is that you can really leave it until the last minute to go somewhere. Now, you may have problems booking accommodation as this year many people will be doing the same, but if you find suitable accommodation then you can go at any time.

A problem of booking a foreign holiday is that you now have to book well in advance of your departure date if you are going to find a good price. When you originally booked the holiday you may have been able to afford it, but situations can easily change and you may be short of funds when the date arrives.

Holidaying in the UK allows you to cut your holiday short if you run over your budget without causing too much stress and hassle and without costing you a considerable amount of money.

homero_is_a_pimp asked:


1. The Prophet Muhammad had knowledge of life beyond Mecca because he was
a. exiled to Persia before his conversions.
b. well-read and well-educated as an Arab scholar.
c. a merchant and had traveled.
d. a judge who frequently arbitrated disputes.
e. a traveling scholar who moved between cities teaching.

2. One of the strengths of Islam which made it a successful universalizing religion similar to Christianity was its
a. use of a common language, Arabic, to unite all members.
b. insistence that there was only one God.
c. support for merchants and commercial values.
d. egalitarianism that transcended previous loyalties, ethnicities, or allegiances.
e. condemnation of violence as incompatible with faith.

3. The issue that confronted Muslims following Muhammad’s death and the issue which eventually split Muslims into Shi’a and Sunni sects involved
a. the toleration or persecution of Christians and Jews.
b. who was Muhammad’s legitimate successor.
c. the conversion of non-Arabs to Islam.
d. the morality of the holy war (jihad) against enemies of the faith.
e. the accuracy of different translations and versions of the Qur’an.

4. The decline of women’s position within Islamic civilization was due to
a. Islamic dogma.
b. contacts with older sedentary cultures and their highly stratified urban systems.
c. the necessities of war and holy war.
d. the high death rates of males; the increased number of women in Islamic society “decreased the value” of women
e. Bedouin traditions.

5. The first flowering of Islamic civilization
a. was intolerant toward older civilizations and their learning because these cultures were pagan.
b. grew largely out of indigenous Arabia and Bedouin traditions.
c. borrowed exclusively from the Chinese.
d. borrowed heavily from classical civilizations, but made significant contributions in its own areas.
e. was mostly imitative rather than creative.

6. Unlike the Romans in the western part of the empire, the eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire
a. was never invaded or threatened by pastoral nomads.
b. recognized the political influence of the Pope and Catholic Church.
c. continued to use Latin as its chief language until its fall.
d. became Muslim.
e. did not succumb to Germanic invasions in the 5th century.

7. As had Hammurabi’s Code (Mesopotamia), Justinian’s Code (Byzantine)
a. dealt primarily with church law and religious issues.
b. became the basic law code for his state; and influenced future law codes.
c. led to internal disruptions and faced harsh opposition.
d. greatly influenced the laws of Islam.
e. deviated sharply from previous legal traditions when it sought to create a new tradition.

8. Although Byzantine society was patriarchal,
a. Greek traditions accorded women great freedom and influence.
b. Roman traditions granted women extensive legal rights.
c. contact with Islam led the Byzantines to protect women’s rights.
d. women could inherit the imperial throne.
e. wars kept men and husbands away from their traditional societal functions.

9. All of these people and states contributed to the destruction of the Byzantine Empire EXCEPT the
a. Kievan Rus.
b. Seljuk Turks.
c. independent Slavic states in the Balkans such as Bulgaria and Serbia.
d. Western Crusaders and the Roman Catholic Church.
e. Italian trading city-states such as Venice and Genoa.

10. The first state in Russia arose when
a. nomadic pastoralists established a sedentary Jewish state.
b. Scandinavian traders set up a government along their trade route.
c. Byzantine missionaries converted Russian farmers.
d. Arabs who conquered the area established a province of the Muslim empire.
e. Catholic influences from western Europe invaded the region.

11. The period known as the Middle Ages in Europe
a. was an era in which European culture and civilization dominated the Mediterranean region.
b. was a period of isolation and stagnation for European society.
c. began with feudal kings in control and ended with the Roman Catholic church the dominant power in Europe.
d. began with the fall of Rome and ended with the decline of Europe’s feudal and religious institutions.
e. saw Christianity confined to a few lands in western Europe.

12. During the Middle Ages, effective political and military power in Europe was
a. wielded by the Roman Catholic church.
b. the domain of the national monarchs such as the King of France.
c. local in nature with regional aristocrats holding the greatest influence.
d. furnished by mercenary armies supported by the rich towns and cities.
e. shared by the peasants, urban dwellers, and the church.

13. Manorialism was characterized by all of these conditions EXCEPT:
a. most peasants were serfs.
b. manors and peasants depended on merchants for most necessities.
c. peasants were obligated to give their lord a portion of their produce.
d. the lords protected the peasants.
e. levels of productions and techno

morgan le dreamer ✿ asked:


okay so schools are being shut because of the snow, and this is what my school website says:

Message to all parents :

It is my intention to open the school for Years 10 and 11 tomorrow to allow those following GCSE courses to continue with their learning and I am doing all that I can to ensure that we open as normal to all year groups on Tuesday. If weather conditions, however, deteriorate overnight I will make a further assessment and decision by 7.00 am tomorrow morning. There is currently no information from the Local Authority regarding school transport and therefore it is important that you continue to check the following for the latest information:
Whilst I am expecting all staff to be in school tomorrow I am aware that those living in more remote areas may have some difficulty in travelling and as a result there may some disruption to the school timetable.
All students are advised to wear appropriate footwear for tomorrow. Although key paths have been cleared, we have not been able to remove snow from all areas and some may remain icy. Parents need to be aware that our caterer may not be able to produce a full menu of meals tomorrow as deliveries to the site will have either been cancelled or restricted.

Year 11 students are reminded that they should continue with their revision and ensure that they have read the revised timetable for the Mock examinations which has been posted on the school website (see below).

does this mean that only years 10 and 11 go in, or the whole school? i don’t get it?
thankyou(:

I thank you for your forbearance.

Kelcie

Killer. asked:


1. The emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis, is native to Asia. It was found in North America in 2002, probably having traveled here in the packing material used to protect goods shipped overseas. Since arriving, the emerald ash borer population has exploded. The insects have killed more than 20 million ash trees in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Suggest TWO factors that might explain the rapid success of the emerald ash borer in North America?

2. What are the two types of mutations?

A. chromosome and gene mutations
B. chromosome and tissue mutations
C. gene and tissue mutations
D.tissue and organ mutations

3. A chromosome is coded ‘mnopq’. When it duplicates, it now looks like this: ‘mopq’. This is an example of what type of mutation?

A. inversion
B. deletion
C. duplication
D.translocation

4. Mutations are ALWAYS

A. harmful
B. beneficial
C. none of the above

5. The hypothesis that evolution occurred in rapid bursts followed by a period of little or no change is _____________________ .

A. gradualism
B. punctuated equilibrium
C. divergence
D. convergence

6. A chromosome is coded ‘mnopq’. After it is duplicated, it is coded ‘qponm’. What type of mutation happened to this chromosome?

A. inversion
B. duplication
C. translocation
D. deletion

7. The abiotic factor with the greatest influence is _______________________ .

A. solar energy
B. wind energy
C. geothermal energy
D. nuclear energy

8. A driver traveling from the coniferous region to the tundra region would most likely observe

A. a decrease in air quality
B. a decrease in biodiversity
C. an increase in deciduous tree species
D. an increase in nighttime temperatures

9. During the spring and fall turnover, the warmer water rises to the top and the cooler water sinks to the bottom.

A. true
B. false
10. Benthos are found most frequently in the littoral zones of lakes.

A. true
B. false
11. Which zone helps support life at the water’s edge?

A. Littoral zone
B. Limnetic zone
C. Profundal zone

12 The source point of a river is known as the ________________________ .

A. headwaters
B. estuary
C. mouth
D. euphotic zone

13. Lakes and ponds are divided into zones based upon ________________.

A. lake or pond size
B. average water temperature
C. types of flora and fauna that live there
D. depth of the water

14. Suppose 50,000 kilojoules of the Sun’s energy falls on a lawn in Ohio. How much of this energy is available to rabbits that nibble on the lawn?

A. 50,000 kilojoules
B. 5,000 kilojoules
C. 500 kilojoules
D. 50 kilojoules

15. Species diversity decreases as you move farther from the equator.

A. true
B. false
16.
An ecologist studying a habitat estimates that the fox population is at one-third of the carrying capacity of the ecosystem. If the population contains 10 foxes and the habitat is 60 square kilometers, then what would be the population density of foxes if the ecosystem were at carrying capacity?

A. 600 foxes
B. 30 foxes
C. 3 foxes per square kilometer
D. 0.5 foxes per square kilometer
17. You discover two different species of ants on opposite shores of Lake Erie. Which answer best explains this.

A. There is no reason
B. The ants can not cross the lake to get to the other side. Therefore, these species are separated by geographical isolation.
C. Some ants swam over years ago, and developed into a new species.
18. Why is an open community safer from any disruptions of the environment in which it lives?

A. The boundaries protect the species.
B. They live in smaller ecotones.
C. The disruption will cause only minor problems within the environment.
D. These species can move to another location without being affected seriously by this change.
19. True or false. Species diversity keeps variety within a gene pool.

A. true
B. false
20. Could it be said that the plants in an ecosystem are the source of all other organisms’ food energy?

A. No, because tertiary and quaternary consumers only feed on other consumers.
B. No, because many omnivores obtain some of their food energy by eating animals
C. Yes, because carnivores eat animals that rely on plants for their food energy.
D. Yes, because only by eating some plant material can an organism get enough energy.
21. The _____________ break down nutrients and return it to the earth to be used again.

A. decomposers
B. producers
C. consumers
D. herbivores

just answer a few, it’ll help

Sameh

Troublemaka asked:


I could use your guys help, i have a test next week and exams in 3 classes next week so i rlly dont got time to study this right now and i think ive got it down but i need to check my answers t make sure before i go into school and take it thanks!!

Jet lag is which of the following?
a. a jet that is not working well and lags along
b. an illness caused by microorganisms
c. an illness caused by contaminated food
d. a disruption of our body clock, causing tiredness

2. Who gets jet lag?
a. pilots
b. children
c. adults
d. all of the above

3. Which of the following is true?
a. Travelers going north or south are more likely to suffer from jet lag.
b. Travelers going east or west are more likely to suffer from jet lag.

4. Which of the following is true?
a. Traveler’s diarrhea can be caused by microorganisms.
b. Traveler’s diarrhea can be caused by bacteria.
c. Traveler’s diarrhea can be caused by parasites.
d. All of the above are true.

5. In some countries, water can be contaminated. If you are not sure if the water is pure, you should do which of the following?
a. Go ahead and drink the water. A little won’t hurt you.
b. Don’t drink the water, but brush your teeth with it.
c. Put ice cubes in bottled water.
d. Use bottled water for drinking, ice, and brushing your teeth.

6. In countries where traveler’s diarrhea is a problem, it is all right to eat all fruits and vegetables.
a. true
b. false

7. If a traveler gets diarrhea, what should be done?
a. See a doctor of it lasts more than three days.
b. See a doctor if an infant or older person has diarrhea more than one day.
c. See a doctor if diarrhea is accompanied by fever.
d. See a doctor if there is blood in the stool.
e. all of the above

8. Airport safety is more than watching your luggage, purse, or briefcase. It needs to begin before you reach the airport.
a. true
b. false

9. Why is it a good idea to write down where you parked your car in an airport parking lot?
a. Cars sometimes get moved around.
b. You might forget where you parked it.
c. Airport parking lots are massive and travelers often get confused.
d. There is no need to write down where you parked.
e. Both b and c are true.

10. If someone approaches you and asks you to carry an item on board a plane for them, what should you do?
a. Be polite and do the stranger a favor.
b. Take the item on board only if the stranger looks like a nice person and is well dressed.
c. Politely decline the offer and then get on board the plane.
d. Notify the security personnel immediately.

11. Why is it so important to keep your hands on your bags at all times while in an airports?
a. Luggage can be stolen right from under your nose if your turn your back for a few seconds.
b. As long as your are within ten feet of your luggage it will be safe.
c. As long as your don’t leave your luggage for more than five minutes, it will be safe.
d. all of the above

12. If you should get a leg cramp while swimming, you should do which of the following?
a. Just keep going.
b. Float on your back and rub your leg.
c. Dive to the bottom for a few minutes.
d. Panic immediately.

13. When you are in open waters and the sky clouds over and gets dark quickly, you should head for shore immediately.
a. true
b. false

14. When checking in at a motel, which of the following is true?
a. Watch your luggage.
b. Watch your credit card.
c. Don’t flash large amounts of money around for others to see.
d. Don’t announce your room number loudly.
e. All of the above are true.

15. It is a good idea to travel with a flashlight. According to the lesson, which of the following is a good reason to take one along?
a. so when you are walking alone on a dark street you can see where you are going
b. to help you exit your hotel room in case of a power outage
c. so you feel safe outside alone
d. so you can read at night

16. Some hotel rooms have connecting doors to the next room. This is not a safety problem since the doors are supposed to be kept locked.
a. true
b. false

Ethelin