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On November 25th 2011, The Unstoppable Family will celebrate their third anniversary of traveling the world in Praia da Pipa, Brazil. Their journey was only meant to last two years, but it looks like their journey really is Unstoppable.

Three years ago on November 25th, 2008, Rhonda and Brian Swan left behind their material things and embarked on an Endless Summer Journey with their daughter Hanalei. Since that day, their travels have taken them to countless countries including Hawaii, Bali, Australia, Fiji, Peru, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru and now Brazil. With a passion for surfing, they have travelled far and wide in search of the best waves.

The Swans are top income earners with LifePath Unlimited, an extraordinary home-based business opportunity that has allowed them to quit the corporate rat race and travel the world. Through personal development products and live events, LifePath Unlimited helps people to achieve entrepreneurial success and reach higher levels of happiness and wellbeing.

The Unstoppable Family’s inspirational story saw them ditching their corporate jobs and six-figure salaries in San Diego so that they could spend time with their daughter and not have to put her through day care.

They realised that although they were supposedly living the American Dream with multiple luxury homes and fast cars, it wasn’t necessarily their dream. Their jobs left them feeling emotionally hollow, so they decided to radically change their lives and set up a mobile business in personal development, teaching people to create wealth and live their dreams.

Like many successful entrepreneurs though, the Swans have had to overcome major obstacles. They invested money in a golf course and property development, but the money disappeared and the golf course was never built, resulting in an expensive court battle. The Swans lost a lot of money, sold their homes and decided that they could either stay and rebuild their lives in San Diego, or pursue their dream to travel the world and let go of their material things.

Rhonda and Brian swapped their business suits for bathing suits and their offices for hammocks, so they can live the lifestyle they have always dreamed of. They are living proof of the 4-hour-work-week and are constantly breaking the mould when it comes to living a sustainable lifestyle while traveling.

Their mission is to enjoy life to the fullest and to be an example to individuals, couples and families that you can live and travel whilst thriving financially, mentally, physically and spiritually. Rhonda and Brian travel the world, posting videos of their adventures on their blog, http://unstoppablefamily.com

To celebrate the 3-year anniversary, The Unstoppable Family have created a video called “How to Create Your Perfect Day” in which Brian Swan shows you how to create your perfect day, every day. Visitors to their Facebook page can click the ‘Like’ button, watch the video and download a list of questions to get started. You can visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/unstoppablefamily

Rhonda and Brian Swan are committed to changing the world one person at a time. To learn more about their inspirational story and their business, visit http://newlife.unstoppablefamily.info/

About LifePath Unlimited

Joe Neid and Dave Mackenzie founded LifePath Unlimited in 2006 with a mission to help people change their lives for the better.

LifePath Unlimited provides audio and video materials, online resources, motivational speakers and exciting events to assist people in unlocking their true potential. This extraordinary home-based business opportunity provides the tools, products and training necessary to achieve entrepreneurial success. Countless individuals in their community prosper professionally and financially and have the flexibility to live a lifestyle by design. Many of them are traveling the world and living life to the fullest.

LifePath Unlimited also has some recent partnerships with Tony Robbins’ coach Jay Abraham of Abraham.com, and are ready to change the world not one person at a time, but countries at a time.

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I had to travel a bit yesterday. It is my kind of day. Something I enjoy doing – taking care of my painting business and traveling back road to take pictures at the same time. I was headed to Niagara On The Lake.

I start out on the highway until I cross the Welland Canal on the Garden City Skyway Bridge then I get off and travel farm roads.

I didnt know there was an event going on at the QEW until I saw the news last night. A flatbed was stolen in Niagara On the Lake, spotted on the QEW (Ontarios highway) and followed for five hours before an arrest was made. FIVE HOURS. The helicopter following this event ran out of gas, the police ran out of gas and the truck when stopped still had gas. Amazing story.

Here is the story

Everywhere you look there are grapes growing in NOTL. I was more interested in the color of the woods.

The dying weeds look spectacular too.

On the way home I got off the QEW at 7th Street and took the South Service Road to one of my favorite spots for fall photos. There are three Bridges on this road to let the streams from the 15 Mile Pond, the 16 Mile Pond and a smaller pond flow under the highway into Lake Ontario.

My favorite is the 15 Mile pond. It is shallower and the movement of the water adds interest to my photos. I love the weeds and color and was taking photos when something else caught my eye.

I realized it was not just the force of the water that was making that water move. That stream was full of very large fish swimming upstream to spawn.

The water was very shallow and the fish were fighting the rocks to get into the pond. I watched in amazement. There are lots of fresh water Salmon in Lake Ontario and I have never witnessed this on my own before.

Check out the arrow I drew on this last photo. That big fish is laying on its side and was at least three and a half feet to four feet long. It thrashed a few more times and got into the pond. That long thing above the fish in the photo is a tree branch.

They will lay their eggs, return to Lake Ontario and die. Life is short for a salmon.

When I got back to my car I looked up and this is what I saw.

And thats my story and Im sticking to it!

My Camera is a Canon Powershot A720IS

Reporter: Sally Delta

Lynchburg, VA – The roads and sky have been busySunday with holiday travelers headed back home. AAA predicted an increase of commuters this Thanksgiving, projecting 2011 to have the most people traveling in the lastfour years.

We talked totravelers coming from all over the East Coast who say this year had its ups and downs. But theres no doubt that the airports and roads were busier than usual.

Getting a travel forecast from everyone in Lynchburg could take all day, so we narrowed it down to three holiday destinations: two coming fromthe North, one down South and another traveling from the Southwest.

Scott Seyfarth and his family just drove up from Alabama.

There was a 10 mile backup on that sideof the road going westbound on 40. She was coming eastbound, said Seyfarth.

Elizabeth Carella and Ashley Boteler spent their holiday in Manassas. We asked if the two saw any accidents.

No, just a lot of cops pulling people over, said Carella, who drove from Manassas to North Carolina.

We only had a little bit of traffic in Charlottesville. Other than that its been easy, said Boteler.

Gato Fuentes flew all the way from Miami, Florida.

My first trip going to Miami was a little delayed and then the flight to Lynchburg so close that I had to literally run way across the Charlotte airport to get the Lynchburg flight, said Fuentes.

According to these guys there were a few hiccups along the way. But overall each person says traveling by road or by air was pretty smooth. At least, theyve seen worse.

Last year I was left stranded in the Richmond airport forseven hours by myself, said Fuentes.

ATLANTA, Nov. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ –
As travel peaks this Thanksgiving, holiday travelers have one more thing to worry about catching besides flights – bed bugs. Atlanta-based pest control leader Orkin conducted a recent Omnibus survey and found that, despite nationwide media coverage of increased bed bug activity, only a third of respondents (33 percent) check for bed bugs at their travel destinations, and only 26 percent of respondents routinely conduct an inspection when they return home from traveling.

While 63 percent of people dislike bed bugs because they fear being bitten*, 62 percent do not check for them when they return home from traveling, and 56 percent of respondents report not knowing how to conduct a bed bug inspection.

“Being aware of bed bugs while traveling by plane, train or car is important because these pests are great hitchhikers,” said Orkin Entomologist and Technical Director Ron Harrison, Ph.D. “Bed bugs have been found in all 50 states where we provide service and travel easily from place to place on personal belongings and in luggage.”

Thirty seven of the 50 busiest airports ranked by the FAA are in cities on Orkin’s top 50 bed bug cities list. Of the top 10 bed bug cities, only Dayton, Ohio does not boast a major airport.

Consistent inspections, as well as early intervention tactics, are important to help lower the risk of an infestation and the need for extensive pest control treatments. One female bed bug can lay one to two eggs a day and up to 200 eggs in her lifetime. Typically, bed bugs come out at night to feed, but during the day, they are most likely found within a five-foot radius of where people sleep.

Pest control professionals use several different techniques to identify bed bug infestations, including:

Thorough conventional inspections – performed with the naked eye.

Trained bed bug-sniffing dogs.

DNA testing, a new technique employed by Orkin to help confirm the presence of bed bugs by swabbing areas these pests typically crawl across for bed bug DNA.

“These pests can be found anywhere – from the finest hotels to the cleanest homes,” said Harrison. “Bed bugs do not discriminate, so everyone should get in the habit of regular inspection.” When traveling, Orkin suggests using the acronym S.L.E.E.P. to avoid taking bed bugs home with you.

Survey surfaces for signs of an infestation, such as tiny rust-colored spots on mattress tags and seams and bed skirts.

Lift and look for all bed bug hiding spots, including underneath the mattress, bed frame, headboard and furniture. They are about the size and shape of an apple seed when fully grown.

Elevate your luggage on a luggage rack away from the bed and wall, since bed bugs can often hide behind head boards, artwork, picture frames and electrical outlet panels. Luggage can also be placed in a garbage bag or the bathtub.

Examine your luggage carefully while repacking and when you return home. Always keep luggage off the bed and store it in a closet or other area, far away from your bedroom.

Place all your clothing from your luggage immediately in the dryer for at least 15 minutes at the highest setting upon returning home from travel.

Russell Research conducted Orkin’s survey from Nov. 18-21, 2011 among 1,112 online adults across the continental U.S. The margin of error was plus or minus 3.0 percentage points.

* Russell Research conducted Orkin’s survey from July 22-24, 2011 among 1,048 adults (ages 18 and over) living in private households across the continental U.S. The margin of error was plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.

About Orkin, LLCFounded in 1901, Atlanta-based Orkin is an industry leader in essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents and insects in the United States, Canada, Europe, Central America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Asia, the Mediterranean and Africa. With more than 400 locations, Orkin’s almost 8,000 employees serve approximately 1.7 million customers. The company serves homeowners and numerous industries, including food and beverage processing, foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, retail, warehousing, property/facilities management, schools and institutions. Orkin is proud to be recognized by the National Pest Management Association as a QualityPro and GreenPro-certified company, addressing not only our customer’s pest control needs, but also their concern for protecting the environment. Learn more about Orkin at
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I have twins – a boy and a girl. They happen to be toddlers. Now before you lay the poor thing and double trouble aphorisms on me, I have to say that its not so bad. They have a built in playmate, and running around after them gives me a full day of exercise. There is one huge downside which became glaringly apparent over the Thanksgiving holiday: Road trips with those two little munchkins are crazy.

We made a trip to Wilmington, NC to see their grandparents which is around a seven hour drive from where we were in Atlanta, GA. Between bouts of boredom, hunger, and random shrieking, Im amazed that we made it; and I havent even told you how the twins took the trip.

I did learn quite a few things on my first trip with my tots. For instance, dont leave a bag of baby wipes within arms reach of your tot in the back seat. Those darn things were everywhere. I wanted to share a few more tips because Im sure there are lots of you who still have some traveling to do given the upcoming Christmas holiday.
Here are my top five:

Above all else, be safe and have fun!

Plan To Attend

What: Kaki King solo performance

When: Thursday, Nov. 17, 8 pm

Where: Barking Legs Theater

How Much: $18.50 in advance. $20 at the door.

Opening: Local artists The Alexanders featuring Alex Thompson and Zoe Boekbinder

Full details here.

You may not have heard of guitar aficionado Kaki King but chances are you have heard her music.

King has scored music for television and film including working with Eddie Vedder and Michael Brook contributing music for Sean Penns Into The Wild soundtrack, which was honored with a Gold Globe nomination for Best Original Score.

At 30, the young artist has already released five albums, toured with the Foo Fighters, and worked with Timbaland (producer of Madonna, Ashlee Simpson, Missy Elliott and Jennifer Hudson) at his request.

King has made solo records with limited production and fully produced and layered releases playing with a band. This year she is going back to her roots as a solo instrumentalist and brings her Traveling Freak Guitar Show to Chattanooga Thursday night.

Nooga: What is this tour about for you?

Kaki King: Im really in a passionate relationship with the guitar. This tour is really about showcase the different guitar-like instruments I have. I only have one 6-string guitar, and it is a great instrument for a reason. For me it is still a personal journey with the guitar. You are always a student of the guitar. There is so much to learn, and you really never transcend it. The guitar is always teaching me something. I get to learn a lot when I play with others but I dont challenge myself the same way as when I play solo.

(N): What guitars will be with you on stage at Barking Legs?

(KK): A 7-string nylon string guitar, a tiny 12-string guitar, a hybrid banjo-dobro, a Weissenbron lap steel, a guitar-koto hybrid, a baritone guitar, and a 6-string guitar.

(N): And what will you be doing with all of these instruments? What can the audience expect?

(KK): It will be pieces from most of my repertoire and a few things that are brand new. there will be some reinterpreted older songs of mine and one cover song. Everything else will be all original material. But, you know, it is not a standard set list because I usually work off the vibe of the audience. I like being able to change things if I want to. Its not like a best of highlight reel or anything like that. It is really pushing myself. I dont get to explore the technical difficulties or subtleties of the music in any other way but this way. And Ill be singing a few songs.

(N): You have collaborated with so many talented people on the road and in the studio. How have these collaborations and experiences helped you evolve as an artist, and a musician?

(KK): As a musician I have alaways worked with other people. I consider myself a working musician not just playing as an artist all the time. So those collaborations felt like I was hanging out with friends and making music. I have been really lucky in that regard. Every time I get to do something with soemone else it is really exciting. It takes it back to what it means to put music out in the world. Less thought and more emotion goes in to it for me in those settings. For my own music much more thought goes in to the creating and recording and packaging of the music.

(N): Tell me about the Kaki King signature Ovation guitar that you developed with the guitar manufacturer.

(KK:) The company has been really good to me over the years. They helped develop a guitar with me that was aesthetically more my taste and sonically adapted to what I really do. For me it is important to have a really deep sound, they helped me create that. Many little tweaks make that guitar special. More than having the signature guitar, it is really just important to me that they helped build an instrument that I can be 100% happy with.

Over the river and through the woods…

Although it is hard to believe, the holiday season is upon us again. That means many people will be hitting the roads, rails and skyways in the coming weeks as they celebrate the festive season with family and friends.

If you are planning on traveling, know that a little bit of organization goes a long way. Here are six strategies for traveling more sanely this season.

1. Dont fly with presents. Ship them. If you are taking to the rails or skies this season, theres no need to be burdened with bagfuls of presents. They take up precious cabin space and, worse, they may be unceremoniously unwrapped when you go through security.

The most efficient option by far is to order gifts online and have them shipped directly to your ultimate destination. Just be sure to tell your host or hostess to be on the lookout for them. If you dont do this, at the very least you should ship one big box with all of the gifts youll need on the big day before you leave.

2. If you havent booked your tickets yet, try one of these tricks. While the early birds get the best travel deals, you could get a lucky price break by adapting your plans a bit.

First, consider smaller airports within your region. They are more likely to have flights available and they may be less expensive. Second, choose early-morning or late-evening flights, as they tend to be the least crowded. Finally, choose a return trip on a non-peak day, such as the Friday after Thanksgiving or the day after Christmas. All of these options are less than ideal, but thats why there are deals on them in the first place.

3. Pack light. No matter how you go, the typical traveler will usually only wear one or two core outfits out of everything in the suitcase. Rather than packing a completely different ensemble for each day of your trip, identify two or three basic pieces you can mix and match. Then use accessories to make them look different every day. Limit yourself to two pairs of shoes as well.

4. Expect delays. The potent mix of winter weather, traffic congestion and lots of people that have to get through security means you should leave for the airport with the expectation that your flight will be delayed. Pack your briefcase or purse accordingly. You will want entertainment for yourself and any small children, snacks and a cheat sheet with the contact information for the airlines, hotels, rental-car companies you will be using.

If youre traveling by car, take the time to find a less-traveled route. Youll be rewarded with less traffic and more beautiful environments. Plus, if you have small children, finding fun places to stop along the way is much easier.

5. Take a page from the book of frequent fliers. Those intrepid road warriors know that the departures board can be pure fantasy. Thats why they pay attention to whats happening to arrivals. Knowing that their originating flight is late well before anyone at the gate is notified means they have a leg up on all the other passengers when it comes to finding alternate flights. Since they only take carry-on luggage, they risk nothing when they switch flights or if they have a connecting flight that is delayed.

6. Pack an extra bag for gifts to bring home. If you anticipate that you will be bringing gifts home from your travels, pack an additional duffle or carry-on bag in your suitcase if you dont want to spend the money shipping them home. Its better to have one central bag for them than to try to cram them into already-filled suitcases or have them rattling around loose in your car.

The writers are co-founders of Buttoned Up, a company dedicated to helping stressed women get organized. Send ideas and questions to yourlife@getbuttonedup.com.

Chicago – Millions of people are on the move, traveling for the holidays. The airports are going to become more crowded throughout the day Wednesday.

Wednesday is the busiest day at OHare, Sunday at Midway. 1.7 million people will be moving through Chicagos airports. Travel is up. People say that’s because people are tired of staying home.

A representative US Customs and Border Protection, said the best way to prepare for traveling is to “know before you go.” He suggested checking the CBP website , for travel tips and to answer any questions you might have about going through security.

He also said that airport staff are treating Wednesday just like any other day. It may be busier, but security has been staffed accordingly.

Passengers at OHare were eager to start their holiday vacations. The TSA relaxed some of their screening procedures, letting children under 12 keep their shoes on when going through security.

Travelers should give themselves at least 90 minutes lead time for getting to the gate, and it usually takes about 30 minutes to get through security.

Its also a good idea to empty your pockets and remove any metal from your person early, well before you get to the bins. Travelers still need to remove coats, laptops, phones and liquids at the checkpoints.

A representative from the Department of Aviation said there will be 217,000 passengers coming through O’Hare on Wednesday and about 74,000 at Midway. But Midway’s busiest day will be on Sunday, when about 75,000 passengers are expected to travel.

Another great tip for people picking up passenger on this busy travel day is to use the cell phone lots at each airport, instead of waiting curbside where stopping and standing for long periods of time is not allowed.

O’Hare’s cell phone lot is located at Mannheim and Higgins, and Midway’s lot is at 61st and Cicero.

She also said there will be live entertainment in Midway’s baggage claim from 2-5 pm on Wednesday to make waiting a bit more comfortable. O’Hare is offering hot drinks and entertainment to relax nervous travelers. But most were prepared and ready to go.

Orbitzs Jeanenne Tornatore joined Good Day Chicago to share some more airport travel tips.

Our great Napa friend, Chic Roach, recommended this stunning
trip across the Andes based on his experience 30 years ago. The
Cruce de Lagos — “lake crossing” — route would take us from
Bariloche, Argentina to Puerto Varas, Chile. The actual crossing is
accomplished by a combination of bus and boat passages through
several lakes and mountain passes, which provide great scenery
while passing through the Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi in Argentina
and the Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales in Chile.

The distance is better measured in views than miles.

Before boarding our flight from Buenos Aires to Bariloche, we
slipped a couple postcards in an airport mailbox. They arrived in
Napa two months later.

Bariloche is at the eastern end of the Lake District, at the
northern end of the Patagonia region spanning the Chile and
Argentina frontiers. To the east, the land appears more arid, but
the town is close enough to the Andes to get soaked without advance
notice.

We began in Bariloche, where the forecast was promising for a lake
and hiking excursion the next day. The weather did start out mostly
clear, but it turned to a downpour after we were on the bus heading
to the pier — our first lesson in fast-changing Patagonia
weather.

We scratched the hike and explored the downtown between
squalls.

Bariloche, a popular year-round outdoor recreation area on the
beautiful Lago Manuel Huapi, tries for a Bavarian feel and succeeds
after a fashion, although it can’t compete with the real thing in
terms of infrastructure and tidiness. Still, we had some of the
best chocolate and coffee in memory.

A bus ride to the pier at Puerto Pañuelo was the first leg of the
Andes crossing, en route to the Chilean border and the next
overnight stop at tiny Peulla, Chile. It was supervised by a
skilled Argentine guide proficient in several languages, who
educated us on our surroundings along the way.

A voyage by boat took about an hour, past steep mountainsides and
several waterfalls. Arriving at Puerto Blest, we connected by bus
to the next, smaller boat to cross Lago Friás. Once across that
small lake, we boarded another small bus for a twisty climb on a
gravel road up to the border.

Our guide was careful to convey explicit warnings to not carry
fresh fruit or other produce or cheese across the border, as Chile
is stern about that prohibition. He repeated it patiently  for the
mixed group of passengers from France, Israel, Brazil, Guatemala,
Poland, the US and Holland. We ate our bananas as we filled out
our customs and immigration paperwork.

The border turned out to be a rusted sign along the road.
Formalities were reserved for Peulla, about half an hour’s drive
farther down a gravel road. To our relief, the whole process was
quick and easy, taking only a few minutes and conducted by relaxed
officials in a shed next to the road.

After lunch, there was time for a short stroll, escorted by a
family of pigs. The next rain soon sent us back to the warmth of
our room.

The next day, the skies were kinder and we hiked for several hours,
escorted by a curious hawk as we watched a farmer harvesting hay,
and then continued uphill on the Canopy Trail to the Cascada de la
Novia waterfalls.

The cruise across the larger Lago Todos los Santos took about two
blustery hours, which included a pause at a stunning waterfall and
a mail and supplies drop to lakeside residents whose primary
contact with the rest of the world is the ferry.

The perfectly shaped Volcan Osorno coyly revealed part of its
snowcapped peak and eastern flanks when its cloud skirts lifted. We
boarded our next and final bus of the trip at Petrohue, stopping
for a tour of the churning Petrohue Fall before traveling on to
Puerto Varas, on the southern shore of giant Lago Llanquihue.

Puerto Varas is a tourist and recreational town and also an
agricultural hub. It’s a popular, easy getaway from Santiago’s heat
and crowds and offers many choices for lodging, dining, shopping
and excursions.

Several miles over bad gravel roads led to the impressive Casa
Molino Guest House on the western shore of the lake. The location
is a stunner, looking directly across to the Volcan Osorno. It was
a fine vantage point to gaze on an incoming storm.

The storm continued unabated the morning of our anniversary, and we
toured the town of Frutillar, settled by German immigrants in the
late 19th century. Residents are proud of that heritage.

More wet weather the next morning called for a soothing spa
treatment in Puerto Varas at the Hotel de los Volcanes, a five-star
place with its own casino.

The afternoon weather permitted our most-difficult-ever bicycle
ride (described as “moderate”) — several hours of up and down on a
mix of paved and gravel roads through dairy and farm country. It
earned us another excellent latte in Frutillar.

Thanks, Chic!