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Whether you are going on a weekend camping trip or enjoying an entire summer backpacking through various places across the globe, there is no doubt that choosing the right backpack for the occasion is crucially important.  In recent years, a number of backpacks have become very popular for use by students of all ages.  While extremely functional, backpacks of this nature are not what you should to take along for a camping trip which requires you to hold more items.  If you are serious about enjoying the great outdoors this summer, below are a few ideas for what you need to make that summer camping trip a great success.

Choosing the right backpack often means taking into consideration the type of camping trip you have in mind.  Perhaps you simply need a bag to carry only a few essentials as you enjoy hikes or trips to the lake or riverfront.  This is usually the case when you have already set up a campsite to use as your base of operations.  The bulk of your gear will then be left at your site while you take along a few simple tools, perhaps a little bit of food, and whatever else you need to enjoy your day.  Once back at the campsite, you can replenish your supplies and re-pack your bag for the next day’s activities.  Read more...

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Dedicated to the memory of the late Willy Loman, this tribute to the corporate warriors of the road, the travelling salesmen, offers a humorous view of everything they didn’t want to tell you at business school.Amazon.com Review
The critical difference between After the Death of a Salesman and Rapoport’s bestselling I Should Have Stayed Home: The Worst Trips of Great Writers is that here he is paraphrasing most of the stories, and as a result they lose … More >>

After The Death of A Salesman: Business Trips To Hell

A powerful processor, ample storage capacity, and a big screen size, are some of the features we tend to look for when buying a laptop of our own. Obviously, the price also plays a crucial role. Among some of the best-selling laptops, my pick is the HP Business Notebook 6730s, which has all the features you’ll want in a laptop.

This HP 6730 Notebook PC, with a brand new reflective black-on-black satin finish, not only looks good, but is also packed with enough power to meet all your computing needs.

The HP Business Notebook 6730s has a 15.4” widescreen with a native resolution of 1280 x 800 for a crisp and colorful display.

Here are some high-end features which make the HP 6730 Notebook PC stand out from other ultraportable laptops.

With an Intel Celeron processor, a 160GB hard disk drive, and a memory capacity of 1GB, these customized laptops ensure a superfast, power-packed performance. • Then comes the connectivity. The HP Business Notebook 6730s features Wi-Fi-certified WLAN and integrated Bluetooth technology for wireless connectivity. With the inbuilt Wi-Fi modem you can stay connected anywhere, from your hotel to the airport. • This best-selling laptop makes use of the HP Wireless Assistant feature to improve the performance of the battery. If the battery life is affected due to any wireless device, you can easily identify and then enable or disable. • The hard drive of the HP Business Notebook 6730s is safeguarded with the help of the HP 3D DriveGuard. All your critical data will be completely safe even if you drop your laptop. • Not only the hard disc, you can also protect your personal data on the system with the HP ProtectTools Security Manager. This software lets you design a security system that exactly meets your needs.

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This book is a collction of memories of the sights, sounds, adventures, mishaps, meals and lodgings experienced on business trips and vacations “on the way” all over the world…. More >>

Travel Adventures on the Company’s Nickel: Or Fun on Business Trips

Advancements in services and tools for the modern ‘mobile office’ have paved the way for conducting all business matters, anywhere now – and with cost efficiency too.    

Almost overnight technology has brought us laptop computers, online reservation systems, airport check-in kiosks, in-room hi-speed Internet, wireless capabilities, interactive TV, satellite navigation systems, and of course handheld devices like mobile phones and the personal digital assistant.

“Most business travelers will tell you that their handheld device is their most favoured travel companion,” says Gordon Stein, business segment vice president at Rogers Communications. “Communication is the primary reason, but so is the efficiency of mobile client management, access to Internet resources, destination and travel services, plus quick and easy digital assistance for the traveler’s itinerary, daytimer, calendar, and more.”

It is reported that 92 per cent of corporate travelers use their cell phones on the road and a growing 64 per cent also rely on wireless management services now available on mobiles. Some airlines, for example, are issuing boarding passes and seat selection via handheld technology.

This very reliance, according to Rogers, has spurred travel suppliers to offer cost controls for ever-increasing wireless services. Unexpected ‘roaming’ charges, for example, can increase the cost of doing business exponentially.

“When you travel, your device needs to ‘roam’ for connectivity, often tapping into a local carrier,” Stein explained. “Roaming charges can really add up, but they can be controlled. As business doesn’t end at the Canadian border, it’s important to find out what options are available from your service provider to ensure cost-certainty and peace-of-mind.  Read more...