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What do you wear to Seven Magic Mountains?

Seven Magic Mountains is an art installation located in the Nevada desert, and the weather can be quite hot and dry. Therefore, it is recommended to wear comfortable and breathable clothing, such as shorts, t-shirts, and sandals or sneakers. You may also want to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. It's also a good idea to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. While there is no strict dress code, it's important to dress appropriately for the weather and…

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What is global entry?

Global Entry is a program that allows pre-approved travelers to expedite the process of entering the United States.To apply for Global Entry, you must be a citizen or national of the United States, Mexico, or Canada and have a valid passport. You can also be a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.Once you have applied for Global Entry and been approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your interview appointment at any U.S. Customs and Border…

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What is the most historical place in india?

The most historical place in India is the Taj Mahal. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the building of this beautiful mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died while giving birth to their 14th child. The Taj Mahal took 22 years to build and is considered one of the world's most iconic buildings.Other historical places include the Red Fort in Delhi and Qutub Minar in Delhi. These sites were built during the Mughal Empire and are known for their architectural beauty.

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The Ultimate Travel Writing & Photography Retreat, Charleston, South Carolina, June 18-21, 2022

The Ultimate Travel Writing & Photography Retreat, Charleston, South Carolina, June 18-21, 2022If you want to boost your travel writing skills to a new level this workshop is for you. We'll focus on travel writing and photography - how to write exciting travel stories and create photo galleries that editors will love. This interactive course features lectures, writing exercises, in-the-field tours, group readings & discussions, and hands-on experience. You’ll also receive on-on-one feedback and…

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  • Read comments #28, 35, 37, 100, 113, 138, and 201 to this New York Times story on the sale of Hu-Po to AOL: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/07/business/media/07aol.html
  • Looks like Arianna has proved that there is money in blogging, getting all of the "exposure" that she could have desired, in the process.

    Will AOL now pay writers a nickel a story (a huge increase from Hu-Po rates)? Will it allow travel writers to accept free or discounted travel?

    Stay tuned.
  • I'm with Judy. Exposure doesn't pay the mortgage.
  • Amen, Judy, "show me the money"
  • Just how much "exposure" does anyone need? I'd rather have paying assignments, thank you very much.
  • Well said, Allan. I wonder how Huffington's writers feel about all that free exposure now. Adrianna's laughing all the way to the bank. However, will AOL follow suit and adopt the "we don't pay for content" strategy now that they've purchased Huffington Post?
  • At 6:30 am as I lay in bed checking my flights, I thought how screwed up have we become, taking technology and not people to bed with us…

     

    So The Huffington Post has been sold. One tech-billionaire on the morning news was really excited and claimed this was further proof of the death of print. Except that he then went to say the brilliance of Huffington’s model was to aggregate other people’s information and news under her brand.

     

    Given that more and more print publications are putting up pay walls, reducing the amount of ‘free’ material on the web, I wonder if Huffington’s brilliance is in knowing when to jump ship and cash in.

     

    And let’s not forget that AOL’s history isn’t littered with insightful – or profitable – media buys.

     

    I wonder if all those people who wrote for free for Huffington will now get a little thank you cheque from Ariana? That would probably be a bookkeeping nightmare, so maybe not. Oh well, they can take comfort that they allowed an already wealthy woman in a down economy to move on with her life.

     

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  • If you're a member of the Atlantic Caribbean or Northeast chapter of SATW -- or if you aren't a member but want to see what we're up to -- join the new group for the June chapter meeting. We'll be posting updates about Pittsburgh and professional development classes, videos and photos of the city, and more.
  • Is there really a one-size-fits-all template that works for clients and rates?  Do you charge a multinational corporation on the same basis and pay scale as a small recently opened hotel or other travel industry entity?  Do you take into consideration that your own portfolio is not as extensive as someone who's been onstaff full-time at a huge Manhattan PR firm for years and years, and this PR project represents a nice break for you - so maybe you should in turn be flexible and provide that small client a break too, in terms of pricing?  So I think there may be variables there too.  I'll leave aside the 800 lb. gorilla in the room of such a discussion, being the great recession, which has created this whole wider dimension of potential clients who are not in the market for paying retainers and full-industry rates but still need some publicity functions fulfilled.  For me, at least, that's where the challenge has been recently in finessing a realistic arrangement 

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