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Just The Ticket ? How To Get The Best Seats At Face Value For Any Sports Or Musical Event!

by: Tukshad Engineer

It should be simple ? your favourite team/band/theatre play is just about to perform in a couple of weeks. You?ve waited months for this, now you?re going to log on, book the tickets for yourself and your best buddy and bingo?you?ll be at the event of the decade for a night to remember. If only it were that easy ? you have your credit card ready but the words that you dreaded flash up on your PC screen?.SOLD OUT!
You try a few more ticket websites, but dismay soon blossoms into a magnificent panic as there seem to be no tickets online or through any of the usual ticket agencies. Then it strikes you?ebay?of course ? should have thought of it sooner. You tap in the address, sure that you?ll be able to snap them up here. You?re right ? but the bidding has gone insane and the tickets are already selling at 5 times their face value and there?s still a few days till the auction ends. No chance here, unless you suddenly win the lottery.
If this sounds at all familiar, this article will provide you with some tasty little bites of information to help you secure just about any ticket you would want to purchase. You may have noticed that some people seem to be able to get the hottest tickets around ? ones that you ordinarily would have no chance of laying your hands on. Interested? Let?s get going.
First, unless you have not made the leap into the information age, let me tell you that your best chances of getting hot tickets is by having an internet connection and a little working knowledge of the Ticketmaster site. I cant help with the first but by the time you?re done here you?ll know just about all you?ll need to about Ticketmaster to become?well?a ticketmaster.
The most obvious tip is that your best chances of getting some premo tickets to that hot event you?re after is by trying to buy them within the first 5 minutes of them going on sale. Don?t put it off until later, tomorrow or next week as you wont have a prayer. If you are a frequent purchaser of tickets (or you want to make some nice cash reselling tickets on ebay) then you will want to register (free) with Ticketmaster. This way when you?re about to purchase tickets you will not waste time frantically typing in your details before the purchase procedure. If the event you want to get tickets for is not yet on sale you?ll need to know when Ticketmaster will start offering them. This is not always easy but check out the Ticketmaster alerts page while keeping up to date with the artists/teams etc website for details.
If you?re intention is to profit from reselling tickets then you must bare in mind what the maximum amount of tickets you?re allowed to purchase are. If you ignore this and try and grab more than the allocated maximum you?ll end up with nothing and that could cost you a small fortune in profits.
It also helps if your internet connection is fast ? a slow connection does not exactly give you the advantage when the site opens up ticket sales. Also, ensure that you do not have too many applications running as it can slow down the speed of your PC ? again, because the timing is critical you want to give yourself the maximum competitive advantage.
Here?s an interesting little fact ? you would think that the best seats are the ones to go first? Well they may be offered first, but online it?s possible to get them later (eg upto half an hour after going on sale) ? that?s because some buyers who get first priority to these can back out (often unwittingly as they discover there is something wrong with their credit cards). Oh and that reminds me, ensure your credit card is working perfectly before trying to get those hot tickets.
Now some advice for the profit-hunters among you. Reselling tickets can be a very good, exciting and relatively easy way of making a significant amount of extra money. If you do this, there is one key thing you need to know ? how likely is it that a particular event will be sold out. With a little bit of knowledge and research you can pinpoint several events every week that are likely to be total sell outs ? using the information you have just read you can purchase tickets to them and then profit from them till the cows come home. To state the obvious, eBay is the best place to sell the tickets you?ve obtained ? you?re almost certain to have a huge amount of interested buyers. Like most things it takes a little bit of effort to get started but this is a good and honest way of making some extra money each week. I needn?t tell you that many are doing this full time for a living ? I?ll let you discover the possibilities yourself.
Well, hopefully the last few minutes have been highly interesting and useful for you. I wish you all the best, whether you wish to get hold of the best tickets to the hottest events for your own profit or pleasure!

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by: Theresa Carter

There’s just something about walking into a day spa, isn’t there? It’s a haven from your hectic every day life, an oasis that lets you do something just for you. That massage or body treatment feels like a guilty indulgence, even though it’s probably necessary for your sanity!
Whether you’re visiting a day spa for the first time or the fiftieth, these tips will help you get the most out of your massage, body wrap, aromatherapy, etc.
1. Remember when Mom told you not to swim for an hour after eating? Well, the same holds true for spa visits. Don’t eat for at least an hour before a massage or body treatment.
2. Arrive 30 minutes early. If you’re worried about being late, tapping your foot waiting for the elevator and rushing to the receptionist desk, you won’t get nearly as much out of your visit.
3. RELAX! I know, that’s how you’re supposed to feel after you’re done. If you can take a few deep breaths before your treatment (in the waiting room, since you’re early, right?), your experience will be that much more rewarding.
4. Drink LOTS of water before and after. Water enhances the detoxifying and rehydrating benefits.
5. Talk to your therapists - they don’t bite! If anything feels off, let them know: too hot/cold, too much pressure/too little pressure, music’s too loud - anything. They want you to have the best experience possible so you’ll come back for more.

About The Author

Theresa Carter is the creator and publisher of TheLocalTourist.com, a free online guide to downtown Chicago. Find restaurants, bars, spas, salons, events, attractions, shopping, media, transportation ? anything Chicago. Theresa also provides a weekly events newsletter. http://www.thelocaltourist.com.
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by: linda grossman and evelyn roth

?Plastic? objects are part of our history. These items represent a significant example of Americana. The Smithsonian, the Museum of Modern Art and the Philadelphia Museum all include ?plastics? in their collections.
You do not have to go to a museum to enjoy seeing and collecting ?plastic? items. The primary goal of the new movement, in the 1930?s and 40?s, was to provide less expensive, decorative, and useful items in the home, using machines to create and service the large population.
It created an enormous variety of both functional and decorative high and low cost objects for the home which are sought after by collectors today. Antique plastic is not a contradiction of terms ? plastics have been around in synthetic form for well over 100 years making them a true antique.
BAKELITE was developed by Dr. Leo Baekeland in 1907 and was originally intended as an insulator for electricity, and is not quite 100 years old. Besides Bakelite jewelry, Bakelite has brought us items such as radios, kitchenware, flatware, clocks, Bakelite handled utensils, telephones, salt and pepper shakers, etc. The list of items boggle the mind and keeps increasing the pleasure it brings to the collector of any or all of the above.
When to decide to collect Bakelite? Colors, design and style are no doubt what will attract you initially. The broad pallet of Bakelite enables today?s collector to enjoy both nostalgia and utility. For example, your eye catches a set of red plastic canisters ? and it becomes a ?look? in your kitchen, which can be followed for a search for a set of Bakelite Flatware for your dining experience. Above all, you are buying what you like and at the same time buying items of value. The value increases as authentic examples of an era diminish in supply. Collecting is a tangible, you had fun finding it and have the pleasure of the item in your home.
The term ?streamlined? appeared in magazines and illustrations of the day, to describe the design that set this era apart. Cocktail shakers, some accentuated with Bakelite, Bakelite napkin rings, drink stirrers, fruit knives, etc., were all part of the scene - the streamlined Bakelite radio playing popular songs of the day. This is now what collectors seek to continue to enhance the look of the era that has now become an important part of their lives.
We advise collectors of Antique and Vintage Bakelite items for their home, to buy what gives them pleasure and don?t be afraid to set an eclectic table ? utensils and flatware do not have to match nor do they have to be the same color. Buy ?orphaned? pieces of Bakelite flatware to create a bright and colorful look ? all that matters is what appeals to you, the collector.
Be certain, that in order to assure the continuance of this search for Antique and Vintage Bakelite for the home, one has to always be certain of where and from whom these items are being purchased, and buy from reputable and knowledgeable dealers.
At our shop Evelynne?s Oldies But Goodies at Ruby Lane, we have been dealing in and have an expertise in the field of Antique and Vintage Bakelite for well over 20 years. Please stop by and enjoy our selection of all things bakelite, including Bakelite household items, which include utensils, flatware, etc.
http://www.rubylane.com/shops/evelynnesoldiesbutgoodies

About The Author

My mom and I have been vintage Bakelite dealers for over 20 years - with shop and show experience and now in an online shop for over 2 years - dealing in vintage Bakelite Jewelry, Bakelite Flatware and Kitchenware.
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by: Elvis Preston King

Forbes magazine’s annual survey of billionaires reveals that of the 691 names on the list (up from 587 last year), only 10 are single guys. So who is this mystery Billionaire Playboy anyway?
The single boys include 21-year-old German prince Albert von Turn und Taxis; Stefan Quandt, the 39-year-old heir to the BMW fortune; and Google boys Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
The billionaires’ combined net worth was $US2.2 trillion ($A2.78 trillion). Microsoft’s William Gates III topped the list for the 11th year, with $US46.5 billion. Close behind was investment guru Warren Buffett with $US44 billion. It couldn?t be Warren he has made arrangements to take his money with him and he is probably getting to old anyway and I don?t think he ever had an eye for the ladies.
Media mogul Kerry Packer, worth $US5 billion, is the richest Australian and ranks 94th. Shopping centre king Frank Lowy ranks 151st, with $US3.6 billion, and Richard Pratt, at No. 321, is worth $US2 billion.
Maybe our Billionaire Playboy can be found amongst the new faces anxious to enjoy his new found fortune! New billionaires include Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google, Ray Dolby, founder of Dolby Laboratories, Brazilian beer barons Carlos Sicupira and Marcel Telles, and Lebanon’s Saad Hariri. Just to name a few.
So is our mystery Playboy married? Maybe so because there are only 10 single gentlemen billionaires in the world!
He Couldn?t be Donald Trump he just got married, Richard Branson? What about Paul Allen? Isn?t Paul still the reclusive billionaire bachelor? Or maybe Larry Ellison? Well whoever the mystery Billionaire Playboy is rumor has it that he is looking to hook up with the World?s Top Playboy Elvis Preston King. Elvis has more young beautiful girls than any man on the planet. Estimated to be at over 1000 girlfriends! Talk about mystery? Is the world?s number 1 playboy?s real name really Elvis Preston King. Who is this guy anyway?
To keep abreast of the mystery keep your fingers close to your keyboard and do an occasional Google search for Elvis Preston King and the Billionaire Playboy! No, he couldn?t be Larry Page or Sergy Brin!!! Could he? Elvis Preston King loves Google!
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Elvis Preston King was born in Mississippi and grew up in Memphis. Not to be confused with the other great King, Elvis Presley. Elvis has always had an eye for girls since he first saw one as a baby. Elvis is a 55 year old senior who doesn?t want to let go of being 18. He has over 1000 sexy girlfriends 18 to 22 years old. He is now looking for just ONE gentleman sidekick to share in his good fortune. His office is based out of Los Angeles, Ca. You can email him at loverboybachelor@yahoo.com or visit bachelortours.blogspot.com/ and http://www.msnusers.com/BachelorDreamTours.

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