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Does a new passport provide more of a career advantage for recent graduates than an MBA from a top school? Perhaps, according to a New York Times interview with Quintin E. Primo III, the CEO of Capri Capital Partners. The interview covered a wide range of topics, but several of the questions dealt with the subject of what high school graduates would need to do to get a job at Capri. The first criteria Mr. Primo mentioned was knowing someone…
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Every year in August, crowds of tourists and locals pour into the streets of Buñol, Spain, for La Tomatina, a festival that is otherwise known as the world's biggest food fight. The festival takes place every year on the last Wednesday of August, but the action starts with partying and drinking the night before. When the sun comes up, the tourists who couldn't get beds in town start to pour in for the "Ham Up a Greasy Pole" Contest, in…
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An email scam is making the rounds, and this time, the email isn't coming from a "Nigerian prince." Instead, it's a little bit more clever. The person sending it claims to be someone you know who has lost their passport (and usually the rest of their wallet) overseas. Alternately, they may claim that all of their credit cards have been stolen, and that the hotel they are staying in is holding their passport until they get their money. Either way,…
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Have you always fantasized about visiting a tropical Caribbean beach but never thought you'd be able to afford it? What if your plane tickets were only $2? At first glance, joining Spirit Airlines' fare club seems like it just might be the ticket to bring your dream vacation within reach. Membership costs $39.95 per year, but it allows you to access sales that aren't available to non-members. For example, right now club members can fly from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to…
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*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35. On July 13th, the price to get a new passport will go up significantly, as will the cost for a passport renewal. One county DMV office in New York is helping residents beat the price increases by making it easier to apply before they go into effect. Erie County, New York, which sits right along the US/Canadian…
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It's July 4th, and while most Americans are setting off fireworks,drinking beer and gorging themselves on hamburgers, hot dogs and potato chips, in France a very different scene is unfolding. The Tour de France began today in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This grueling race will not end until July 23rd in Bordeaux, France. During this time, according to Wikipedia, the riders will climb "the equivalent of three Everests." Yikes! Is it worth it to travel to France to watch the Tour…
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*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35. Are you considering getting a passport? You'll save a significant amount of money of money if you get your application in before July 13. That's the day that the US Department of State's proposed passport fee increases will go into effect. The new fee structure will increase fees for getting a passport and for passport renewals, as…
