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  Great marketing and promotion tips for startups from Tim and Kevin.
  Author Jas DhaliwalPosted on August 25, 2009 Categories Cool Stuff, VideosTags Cool Stuff, Videos
  Author Jas DhaliwalPosted on June 2, 2009 Categories Cool Stuff, VideosTags Cool Stuff, Videos1 Comment on Top 5 Books by Tim Ferriss and Kevin Rose
  A Quick Flash of 80s Magic!
  An excellent selection of 80s styled computer games transferred over to Flash, enjoy!
  Author Jas DhaliwalPosted on January 17, 2009 Categories Cool StuffTags Cool Stuff
  Want that aisle seat? There's no guarantee but here's tips to help you get it
  Exit rows, aisle or window seats, and seats close to the front of the plane are typically considered the best. On a short business trip, you probably want an aisle seat near the front of the plane. On an overnight flight, you'll want a window seat so you can rest your head. Nervous fliers may want to sit over the wing, where there is less turbulence.
  Exit row seats usually offer a bit more legroom, but they're not appropriate if you're traveling as a family. By federal law, no one under 15 may sit in an exit row, and infants are not permitted in the rows immediately behind or in front of an exit row either.
  But be careful: Not all "bulkhead" rows are created equal. On some planes, the first bulkhead row may be cramped and uncomfortable. For more information, go to SeatGuru.com, where you can check out seat maps for nearly every type of plane on every major airline.
  This is the most reliable tactic you can use. Providing your frequent flier number at the time of reservation goes a long way toward netting you a good seat, especially if you are a loyal, high-ranking member. If you don't already have your seat assignment when you arrive at the airport, present your number at check-in.
  The number of seats available for pre-assignment dwindles as the travel date approaches. If you can't buy your tickets at least several weeks in advance, be sure to check in online as soon as possible before your flight to select a seat, or arrive at the airport early if online check-in isn't available.
  Several airlines now offer economy-class seats with extra legroom for an additional fee. JetBlue has just introduced "Even More Legroom" seats on all its flights, allowing passengers to pay $10 — $20 each way for an exit row seat with 38 inches of seat pitch (instead of 34 — 36 inches on its regular seats). United offers Economy Plus Access to high-ranking frequent fliers and to any travelers who pay the annual fee of $349; this entitles travelers to five more inches of seat pitch in the coach cabin. (If any Economy Plus seats are still available at flight time, they can be purchased for $25 to $30 one way.)
  Most airline Web sites and major booking engines allow you to choose a seat when you purchase your ticket, or to return to your reservation after your initial purchase and make your seat selection later. In most cases this process is free, but AirTran charges $6 per person, per one-way trip to select your seat in advance if you're traveling on a sale or discount coach fare.
  Most airlines allow passengers to check in online 24 hours before their flight departs. At that point you can confirm the seat you've already chosen or even choose a better one.
  Once you reach your gate, ask whether any new seats have opened up. If other passengers upgrade to business class or don't show up for the flight, you may get lucky and grab a better assignment.
  If you know exactly what seat you're interested in, it can be easier for agents to get it for you. Instead of asking for an exit row or "a good seat," try asking for "12A" — you'll be more likely to get what you want (or an acceptable substitute).
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  Author Jas DhaliwalPosted on April 3, 2008 Categories HolidaysTags Cool Stuff1 Comment on 10 ways to get the best airplane seat