Posted by Nick on May 31, 2008
When you are ready to go and get your passport photos, you will find that they will cost you anywhere from $8 to $20. Back when I got my passport photos I went to the local AAA office and paid $8.00, which was the fee for members, and got 4 photos.
There is a cheaper way to get your passport photos though!
You can take them at home with a digital camera - just make you are doing it the way they would as far as background and what not. Then upload the photos www.epassportphoto.com.
The site will take your image file and make it into a 4×6 image file with six of the required 2×2 passport-size photos.
Then just use an online service to get them printed. If you watch sites like Slick Deals or Fat Wallet you will often see codes for free prints at Walgreens. Otherwise you can upload it to a similar place and get it printed for around $0.20.
Posted by Nick on May 29, 2008
From June 3rd to June 26th this summer you will want to take advantage of the open Tai Chi classes offered at the Somerset House Trust in London.
Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art that is something that people of all ages can enjoy. It takes many forms, with the hand form being the most popular. The slow movements of the hand form smooth the flow of energy, or qi (chi) around the body, encouraging balance, relaxation and focusing the mind.
This summer, you can take part in the open tai chi classes at London’s Somerset House Trust on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:15 AM until 9:15 AM. The classes last from June 3 - 26.
Posted by Nick on May 26, 2008
Get a free Rand McNally Road Atlas for filling out a survey about your shipping habits over at the DHL website. The atlas contains over 80 pages of maps for the United States, Canada and Mexico. A great resource before the summer travel season takes off! And don’t forget - it is totally free!
Once you fill out their survey, it says to expect your free atlas in 2 - 3 weeks. Enjoy.
Posted by Nick on May 23, 2008
The 41st Annual Summerfair Cincinnati takes place this year from Friday, May 30th through Sunday, June 1st in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Summerfair is a combination of more than 300 fine artists and craftspeople from around the country exhibiting and selling works ranging from ceramics and sculptures to painting and photography; 5 stages of local and regional entertainers; and a variety of gourmet arts.
During the last decade, Summerfair has consistently been identified as one of the 200 best shows in the United States by Sunshine Artist magazine, an influential trade publication – most recently (2006) it was ranked the 8th Best Fine Art and Design Show. In addition, since 1999 Summerfair has received three Artists’ Choice Awards from the National Association of Independent Artists.
Summerfair takes place at Cincinnati’s Coney Island, just 13 miles from downtown Cincinnati.
Summerfair hours:
Friday, May 30, 2008 (2:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
Saturday, May 31, 2008 (10:00 am - 8:00 pm)
Sunday, June 1, 2008 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Summerfair cost:
Adults: $9.00
Children (12 & under): FREE
Parking: FREE, compliments of Summerfair Cincinnati
For more info, including directions and online tickets, visit the Summerfair Cincinnati website www.summerfair.org.
Posted by Nick on May 22, 2008
As if airlines were not already raising costs and adding fees fast enough, there is a new one to note.
Beginning on June 15, 2008 American Airlines will charge passengers $15 for the FIRST checked bag. Yes, you read that correctly. If you are checking any luggage with American Airlines it is gonna cost you starting June 15th.
What will they charge us for next? Seatbelts? Restroom privileges?
