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Best Deals for Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are a great option for people who need corrective lenses but don’t want to wear glasses. While many people like the look of spectacles, there are people who would prefer to not wear them, whether its aesthetic or due to the ease of wearing contacts.

Customers have many options to choose from when they buy contact lenses. In the past, contact lenses were rigid with less oxygen permeability. Now most contact lens wearers can choose soft lenses made of more flexible materials. The newer contacts are more comfortable, can be worn for longer and allow more oxygen through.

When choosing the best contact lenses, wearers need to first consider their doctors’ advice, and then look at the best options in the available brands. The best contact lenses are the ones which are the most comfortable, that allow the user to see clearly, and that match the lifestyle of the wearer, such as how long the lenses will be worn during the day. In either case, there are a ton of great sites to go through for deals on contacts! Today we’re looking at some of the best deals for contact lenses!

Best Deals for Contact Lenses

CooperVision ProClear

The CooperVision ProClear line of contact lenses is great for people who suffer from dry eyes when wearing contacts. If you find your eyes get dry rapidly while wearing contacts, you may use this brand. While the ProClear lenses can be fitted for either nearsighted or farsighted patients, they don’t offer any UV protection. That said, one of the best deals on these lenses is through Lens.com, who offers a six-pack for under $18. That’ll last you for sixth months! Talk about a deal!

Air Optix Aqua Multifocal Contact Lenses

These lenses are the preferred for patients suffering from presbyopia. Presbyopia, which is farsightedness that develops due to elasticity loss in the eye, is often difficult to treat. Thanks to the unique shape of these lenses, however, they can address the issue. The Air Optix lenses also have a smooth transition from near to far when worn, which reduces disorientation and dizziness. These lenses are available from Lens.com and OptiContacts.com for around $32 per box!

Acuvue Oasys

The Acuvue Oasys lenses are the contacts of choice for those who prefer extended wear. If you like to sleep with your contacts in, these are likely the contacts for you. The lenses benefit from technology that allows them to work with the layers of water on your own eye to keep from getting dry. Additionally, these lenses offer excellent UV protection, keeping your eyes safe from harmful rays. OptiContacts.com and EzContacts.com both offer boxes of six for as low as $14!

October 2, 2018
Fall is Here, Time For Pumpkin Spice Everything!

October 1, 2018- It’s that time of year, folks. The auspicious time when the winds from the North drift downward and cover the lands with chill that only Ugg boots, a down sweater-vest, and a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks can remedy…You’re all guilty of it, and frankly so am I. Although I’m not a giant fan of the PSL’s, I am a fan of Autumn. Here are a few topics and items to get you all warm and fuzzy and in the mood for Fall.

The changing of the Leaves in New England

A top bucket lister for us southern folks is renting a car and driving through New England in October to see the changing of leaves. Making a stop in Salem, Massachusetts for an evening and a quick haunt. Eventually making way into Vermont and Maine and fully submitting to the brisk air and heavenly views.

Enjoying a Good Old Fashion Harvest Festival

Duluth, Georgia is home to the Nations Best Harvest Festival. The entire town fully commits to the harvest season and has been doing so for years. With a variety of concerts, to hay rides, corn mazes, and even basket weaving. This is one item that it sure to get you ready for Fall.

Can’t Forget About Halloween

With Halloween invoking so many feels and traditions, it’s easy to see why this is many folks favorite holiday. It fully imbibes the Fall Spirit and we usually look back fondly on the memories of the weather changing, decorating our homes and the sense of neighborhood comradery it brings on All Hallow’s Eve. It’s always a sight to behold when you see entire communities walking the streets, laughing, playing, and forgetting about everything else for just a moment and enjoying some sweet treats.

Fall does bring out certain emotions in us and tends to lodge in the euphoria center of our brains. Every year is different, but somehow always the same. Go enjoy it. Put a scarf on, enjoy the Pumpkin Spice Lattes, have fun in the pumpkin patches, and embrace the light hearted spookiness the month brings.

October 1, 2018
Monday Movie Review: Small Foot

Hooray, Its Monday. That means like most of you and the free world I got to hit the theaters over the weekend. I like to do this every weekend. I wanted to take a little bit of time to tell you my experience at the movie,. Just a minute to shed a little insight and perspective on Hollywood’s latest hit. Seeing a great movie in the theater can be life altering. It can also be an easy way to waste a couple of hours and 30 bucks. My hopes is that with a quick review from this self proclaim movie contasour I can save a few readers hours. Or better yet, possibly change a few more lives. Today’s flick is the children’s movie Small Foot.

Small Foot; 27% Waste

Smallfoot is the latest in a long line of innocent kid movies set out to indoctrinate our kids with more liberal point of views. Its a animated movie about a Yeti ( Channing Tatum) who lives a full, content and obnoxiously happy life in his Yetti village. His village is high in the mountain above the clouds. He has pride in role in the community and enjoys all the traditions, rituals and guides. HIs community is a wonderful eutopia of Yetis and everyone has a role to play. When he stumbles upon a human in a wrecked airplane, his thoughts and world are turned upside down. Fun, Fun, Fun.

The laws/religion of the village, which are a set of stones worn as a robe, says no such small foot ( humans) exist. Now our hero is pitted against himself to refute what he saw and go against the village’s stones or “stuff his thoughts and questions down” admitting he didn’t see a “small foot”. In essence this movie sets out to state that the laws, religions, histories and traditions of the past are wrong and only forced on everyone. As it turns out the towns elders have always know the truth and set the stones up as a way of safety and societal protection, which worked magnanimously up until now.

The Final Thought

I came away thinking, maybe ignorance is bliss. I mean I have never seen a happier, healthier Yeti than in the first 5 mins of the movie. All metaphors and indoctrinations aside, it was bland and predictable at best. It was a forgettable kids movie that even my 5 year old nephew was bored with. He was ready to leave by the third act. All in all Small Foot was a waste of 2 hours and $30 bucks. For me it gets a %27 Waste of Time. Jaxon said 2 gummi worms, out of five..

October 1, 2018
Experiencing Pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Many folks begin to experience pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis as they reach middle age and older. If can be very painful and limit movement in your fingers and put a big damper on your life if not addressed. Here are some causes and tips to dealing with RA.

The Causes and Symptoms

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition also can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues. Unlike the wear-and-tear damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity. The inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis is what can damage other parts of the body as well. While new types of medications have improved treatment options dramatically, severe rheumatoid arthritis can still cause physical disabilities.

Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include: Tender, warm, swollen joints. Joint stiffness that is usually worse in the mornings and after inactivity. Fatigue, fever and weight loss. Early rheumatoid arthritis tends to affect your smaller joints first — particularly the joints that attach your fingers to your hands and your toes to your feet. As the disease progresses, symptoms often spread to the wrists, knees, ankles, elbows, hips and shoulders. In most cases, symptoms occur in the same joints on both sides of your body. About 40 percent of the people who have rheumatoid arthritis also experience signs and symptoms that don’t involve the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect many non-joint structures, including: Skin, Eyes, Lungs, Heart, Kidneys, Salivary glands, Nerve tissue, Bone marrow, Blood vessels. Rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms may vary in severity and may even come and go. Periods of increased disease activity, called flares, alternate with periods of relative remission.

What can be done about it?

Here are some of the remedies and treatments to Rheumatoid Arthritis. Inflammation Medication. In the case of RA, all other pain-relief strategies are secondary to controlling inflammation, The No. 1 option in the pain relief arsenal is to control inflammation with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, called DMARDS. These drugs, which work to suppress the body’s overactive immune system response, are also used to prevent joint damage and slow the progression of the disease. DMARDs are often prescribed shortly after a diagnosis in order to prevent as much joint damage as possible. Diet. Although some diets may be touted to help RA, they aren’t backed by the medical community. There is no evidence that any special diet will reduce RA pain. But there is some evidence that omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce inflammation — and the joint pain that results from it. Omega-3s can be found in cold-water fish and in fish oil supplements. A study found that people who took fish oil supplements were able to reduce the amount of pain medication they needed. Other things, such as exercise, Acupuncture, hot and cold treatments are other ways to combat RA.

If you are experiences the early signs of RA, please contact your primary care physician to obtain more information regarding the matter. Don’t ignore it because it will only get worse.

October 1, 2018
Careers as a Medical Billing Specialist

A career in medical billing is a growing field that allows you to work within the healthcare industry. While you’re not dealing directly with patients, you’re providing a valuable skill that is the foundation of a great healthcare system.

A medical billing specialist has a unique role in the world of healthcare that isn’t diminished by being behind the scenes compared to the role of a doctor or nurse. Are you looking for a new career? Great with data and numbers? Interested in the growing health care field but don’t have an advanced degree? You should definitely consider becoming a medical billing specialist. Check out some important information about the medical billing career that we put together!

Medical Billing Specialist Schooling Requirements

There’s no degree associated with a job as a medical billing specialist. However, there are a number of programs you can attend to get a certificate for the position. Most employers would prefer to employ specialists with certificates, so they are well-worth acquiring.

Additionally, specialists will need a basic understanding of medical and biological terminology. This is because they have to input codes for billing based on procedure and need to understand what those procedures entail.

Workplace

Specialists typically work inside a hospital, doctor’s office or nursing homes. They could also work in a therapist’s office or a similar environment. Essentially, any place that offers medical treatments and accepts health insurance is in need of at least one medical billing specialist.

The work can be described as, generally, medium-stress and not physically taxing. It’s largely typical of office work and involves working from a desk at a computer. This means that people who want to work in the medical field, but maybe not be in the thick of it, would enjoy this type of career.

Medical Coding

The medical coding performed by a billing specialist is very important. For one thing, they’re the way that the hospital gets paid. For another, they’re highly specialized. If someone inputs the wrong code, the wrong amount of money will be billed, which simply can’t happen! Jokes aside, the type of coding is called ICD-10, which is what you learn during certification.

Once that information is input into the system, it’s updated alongside a patient’s file. That means that working as a billing specialist is really important for both record-keeping and medical accuracy. Typically, this also means that billing specialists will work closely with doctors and nurses to ensure that a patient’s information is correct in their file. The last thing you want is to bill a company for a procedure that didn’t happen!

Reasons to Work in This Field

There is ample work to be found in this field! For one, there is a great amount of demand. There is a large aging population that will need medical service, and that service will require billing! That means that there is a good deal of demand and job security. If you’re looking for a career opportunity with growth, this is also one great part of this field.

The medical administration field grows as the medical field does. Administrative positions generally oversee things like personnel, filing and, of course, billing. The type of work wouldn’t change much, though the opportunity for advancement would be a great draw! That’s a lot of upsides for a career path that doesn’t necessarily require a 4-year degree.

Type of Work

The type of work performed by a billing specialist includes inputting codes into computer software to send bills to an insurance company. This means that the work is primarily from a desk, on a computer and involves mostly data entry. If you don’t mind sitting at a desk to work, and you’re proficient at entering data from a chart, this type of work might be right for you!

The job of a billing specialist is an important one. For one thing, it’s the main way hospitals and the like get paid by insurance agencies! That means that, for people to receive adequate care, the billing specialist has to be doing their job! That makes them just as important as other medical professionals, although they are primarily behind the scenes.

Average Pay

On average, billing specialists make about $38,000 per year, or roughly $18 per hour. That’s not too bad, considering the position doesn’t require a 4-year degree! Maybe a job as a billing specialist is right for you!

October 1, 2018
Apple Event: Updates to the iPad Pro

Apple is having another event this month to introduce new products and provide updates. This is the follow up event to the iPhone XS event early last September. We are expecting even more great new products and some updates to our favorites.

The event has come to be known as “There’s more in the making” so you know something special will be unveiled. Apple sent out unique and individualized invitations and the event is always a must attend for the tech world. We will bring you all the updates and juicy details from the event. Let’s take a look at what we got coming out, especially updates to the iPad Pro!

The Updates to the iPad Pro

Apple unveiled what it’s calling the biggest change to the iPad since its inception eight years ago. Its new features play in to Apple’s mission to make the tablet more adaptable and appealing to a larger audience.

Apple announced their new and bigger 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros in New York today, which now come with Face ID, a USB-C charging port, and a new “Liquid Retina” display. With 5.6 million pixels, iPad Pro features the highest-resolution Retina display of any iOS device. The 12.9-inch screen makes everything you do — editing 4K video, designing presentations, running a business — easier, faster, and more engaging. And the Multi-Touch subsystem has been re-engineered, expanding the ways you can interact with iPad. Aesthetically, they’ve got slimmer bezels that only come in black, like the new MacBook Airs. The black bezels, when paired with the Smart Keyboard Folio, make the iPad Pro look closer to a laptop than it ever has before. They also allow for the 11-inch model display to fit a bigger screen into the same overall dimensions as the prior 10.5-inch model.

There’s a new iPad Pencil stylus with support for gestures that let you switch between the different digital brush styles. You won’t lose this one as easily as last year, since it clips to the side of the iPad with magnets. It even wirelessly charges when attached to the iPad, an improvement over the silly Lightning plug from last year.You’ll pay more for the iPad Pencil and a keyboard, though, which cost $129 and $179, respectively.

The new iPad Pro is 5.9 mm thinner — about 15% slimmer than its predecessor. And that Home button….Gone. It has been updated with the iPhone x gesture controls. The iPad Pro also features a nearly edge-to edge-display and rounded corners. Its beautiful and very sharp looking. You can also charge your iPhone, essentially turning it into your own personal power bank. At the heart of iPad Pro lies the new A9X, a third-generation chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture. It delivers up to 1.8 times the CPU performance and double the graphics performance of iPad Air 2. So even the most demanding apps run effortlessly.

iPad Pro runs iOS 10, the world’s most intuitive, advanced, and secure mobile operating system. And with improved built-in apps and multitasking features like Slide Over, Split View, and Picture in Picture, iOS 10 helps you get more done in powerful yet simple ways. Whether you’re researching on the web while writing a book report or browsing your photos while creating a presentation, you’ll get more out of your iPad than ever before.

There’s a new iPad Pencil stylus with support for gestures that let you switch between the different digital brush styles. You won’t lose this one as easily as last year, since it clips to the side of the iPad with magnets. It even wirelessly charges when attached to the iPad, an improvement over the silly Lightning plug from last year.

For work, you can attach a keyboard. It felt just like the keyboard Apple launched with last year’s iPad Pro 10.5 but can adjust the screen to two different viewing angles, which is a nice touch.

The Final Thought
It’s the company’s first iPad not to include a home button, which allowed Apple to extend the screen vertically for a much more immersive experience. The bezels have been downsized on all four sides. Like the iPhone XR, Apple is referring to this screen as a Liquid Retina Display.The new iPad Pro comes in two screen sizes: 11 inches and 12.9 inches. The 11-inch model has essentially the same proportions as the prior 10.5-inch model. And the 12.9-inch model puts the same-sized display into a much smaller form factor. The new iPad Pro starts at $799 for the 11-inch and $999 for the 12.9-inch. Preorders begin today, and it ships on November 7th.

October 1, 2018
Apple Event: Updates to the iPad Pro

Apple is having another event this month to introduce new products and provide updates. This is the follow up event to the iPhone XS event early last September. We are expecting even more great new products and some updates to our favorites.

The event has come to be known as “There’s more in the making” so you know something special will be unveiled. Apple sent out unique and individualized invitations and the event is always a must attend for the tech world. We will bring you all the updates and juicy details from the event. Let’s take a look at what we got coming out, especially updates to the iPad Pro!

The Updates to the iPad Pro

Apple unveiled what it’s calling the biggest change to the iPad since its inception eight years ago. Its new features play in to Apple’s mission to make the tablet more adaptable and appealing to a larger audience.

Apple announced their new and bigger 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros in New York today, which now come with Face ID, a USB-C charging port, and a new “Liquid Retina” display. With 5.6 million pixels, iPad Pro features the highest-resolution Retina display of any iOS device. The 12.9-inch screen makes everything you do — editing 4K video, designing presentations, running a business — easier, faster, and more engaging. And the Multi-Touch subsystem has been re-engineered, expanding the ways you can interact with iPad. Aesthetically, they’ve got slimmer bezels that only come in black, like the new MacBook Airs. The black bezels, when paired with the Smart Keyboard Folio, make the iPad Pro look closer to a laptop than it ever has before. They also allow for the 11-inch model display to fit a bigger screen into the same overall dimensions as the prior 10.5-inch model.

There’s a new iPad Pencil stylus with support for gestures that let you switch between the different digital brush styles. You won’t lose this one as easily as last year, since it clips to the side of the iPad with magnets. It even wirelessly charges when attached to the iPad, an improvement over the silly Lightning plug from last year.You’ll pay more for the iPad Pencil and a keyboard, though, which cost $129 and $179, respectively.

The new iPad Pro is 5.9 mm thinner — about 15% slimmer than its predecessor. And that Home button….Gone. It has been updated with the iPhone x gesture controls. The iPad Pro also features a nearly edge-to edge-display and rounded corners. Its beautiful and very sharp looking. You can also charge your iPhone, essentially turning it into your own personal power bank. At the heart of iPad Pro lies the new A9X, a third-generation chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture. It delivers up to 1.8 times the CPU performance and double the graphics performance of iPad Air 2. So even the most demanding apps run effortlessly.

iPad Pro runs iOS 10, the world’s most intuitive, advanced, and secure mobile operating system. And with improved built-in apps and multitasking features like Slide Over, Split View, and Picture in Picture, iOS 10 helps you get more done in powerful yet simple ways. Whether you’re researching on the web while writing a book report or browsing your photos while creating a presentation, you’ll get more out of your iPad than ever before.

There’s a new iPad Pencil stylus with support for gestures that let you switch between the different digital brush styles. You won’t lose this one as easily as last year, since it clips to the side of the iPad with magnets. It even wirelessly charges when attached to the iPad, an improvement over the silly Lightning plug from last year.

For work, you can attach a keyboard. It felt just like the keyboard Apple launched with last year’s iPad Pro 10.5 but can adjust the screen to two different viewing angles, which is a nice touch.

The Final Thought
It’s the company’s first iPad not to include a home button, which allowed Apple to extend the screen vertically for a much more immersive experience. The bezels have been downsized on all four sides. Like the iPhone XR, Apple is referring to this screen as a Liquid Retina Display.The new iPad Pro comes in two screen sizes: 11 inches and 12.9 inches. The 11-inch model has essentially the same proportions as the prior 10.5-inch model. And the 12.9-inch model puts the same-sized display into a much smaller form factor. The new iPad Pro starts at $799 for the 11-inch and $999 for the 12.9-inch. Preorders begin today, and it ships on November 7th.

October 1, 2018
iPhone XS, XS Max and XR Breakdown

There has been months of speculation and hype about new iPhone X models rumored to be coming. “Today, we’re going to take iPhone X to the next level,” CEO Tim Cook said during the presentation and unveiling of new iPhone models.

The iPhone X released last year was a total rethinking of the iPhone with features like Face ID and a edge to edge screen. Anticipation was high among iPhone fans and the day is finally here, and we have all the recaps. Apple finally took the wraps off its new iPhones, including the iPhone Xs Max, its largest iPhone ever. With 3 new phone announcements, let’s take a look at what makes them different and sort through all the new details and features.

iPhone Xs and Xs Max

First off Apple introduced the 5.8-inch iPhone Xs, which also has an OLED screen. The iPhone Xs is made of surgical-grade steel, is covered in new glass and comes in gold, silver and space gray. With the new A12 chip, more on this later, it allows the storage to be increased to 512 gb. The Xs will have 3 size options, 64gb, 256, or 512gb. The smaller 64gb is cutting a little close these days but 256gb should still be more than enough for 99% of the users out there.

The iPhone XS will also incorporate more real-world machine learning for features such as augmented reality and FaceTime. The iOS upgrade will also open the door for Siri shortcuts, which users can customize. For all the Instagram photographers out there the back camera has a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera and 12-megapixel telephoto camera, along with improvements to flash. For the selfie lovers the front camera will feature 7 megapixels.

Both devices are identical with only one difference, the iPhone Xs is 5.8 inches, the iPhone Xs max is 6.5 inches. There also have been improvements to the overall strength of the glass screen, which is a great improvement for those of us with butter fingers.

The iPhone XR

Alongside with the Xs models Apple also revealed it’s midrange iPhone model, the XR. The XR is the bargain model that will be more affordable with most of the same features as the Xs. The iPhone XR has an LCD display called liquid retina and it features a 6.1-inch screen. It’s the same size as the iPhone 8 Plus, but with a larger screen because of it’s edge to edge screen. The iPhone XR will also feature Face ID, and include the A12 Bionic chip like the XS. The big difference among these phones is the back camera: a single 12-megapixel wide-angle camera for the XR. The front camera will feature the same true depth features as the XS.

On battery life, XR will offer an hour and a half more on one charge than the iPhone 8 Plus. Specs-wise, the XR is notable for matching many of the specs of the new XS, but one notable omission is 3D Touch, which isn’t available with XR model.

While the 6.1-inch display seems large, the reduced bezels above and below the display will make the XR slightly smaller than a traditional “Plus” iPhone and only slightly larger than the 5.8-inch iPhone XS. The iPhone XR will be available in a variety of colors including black, white, blue, coral, yellow and red.

Pricing

The iPhone XR will come in three sizes: 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB, and start at $749. Pre-orders arrive October 19, and ships October 26. XS available in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB starting at $999. The XS Max will start at $1,099. Both Xs models are available for pre-order immediately with shipping to begin on September 21st.

October 1, 2018
Best Places to Get an Oil Change

When the time comes for an oil change, people often pay way too much. More often than not, vehicle owners will hand over their hard-earned money in exchange for poor quality oil without even knowing it! Unfortunately, this poor grade oil has the potential to greatly decrease an engine’s life span.

High-grade motor oils create heat-resistant films around the numerous moving parts of automotive engines, protecting engine parts from grinding together and wearing down even after hundreds of thousands of miles of use.

The latest synthetic oils also keep engine parts free of dirt and grime while preventing oxidation. That’s why changing your oil with the latest synthetic blends at reputable establishments is such an important part of auto maintenance. Finding quality motor oil doesn’t have to be a big expense, and there are a multitude of printable coupons and discounts that can be used for quality oil changes. Here are our top 4 oil change deals in 2018!

Best Places to Get an Oil Change

Sears

Sears offers oil changes for as low as $20. Their selection of oil is pretty great, too! When you go to get your oil changed, make sure you can find access to synthetic oils. While the conventional oils are often less expensive, it helps your car’s longevity if you keep better quality oil in it. The best oils are the ones that protect your car with heat-resistant coatings, keeping your engine better for longer.

Pep Boys

When it’s time for an oil change, Pep Boys has all your needs covered. Every oil change performed by their certified technicians includes up to five quarts of oil, a new oil filter, and a courtesy vehicle inspection. Pep Boys uses premium oil brands such as Quaker State, Pennzoil, and Mobil 1, and can meet any of your car’s needs from conventional to high-mileage, synthetic blend, and fully synthetic oil changes.

Meineke

Another great place to get an oil change is Meineke! These guys offer great service at reasonable prices. There are often coupons available online for those looking to save money, too. They offer a great range of oils to choose from, as well. As always, we recommend checking out synthetic oils instead of conventional. When you think about how much money you save on the oil change, it’s worth it to pay a bit more for better oil!

Jiffy Lube

Another great place to get an oil change, Jiffy Lube offers great prices and awesome service. The best part about these guys is how friendly and knowledgeable they are. They’ll help you get your oil changed and help you pick an oil that’s right for your car. They also offer a great inspection that will help you find out if there is anything wrong with your vehicle!

In any event, before you go in for your oil change, scour the web for coupons and deals. There’s always great ways to save money on an oil change! It’s a critical part of car care, but that doesn’t mean you can’t save some money in the process!

In Conclusion

When asking about online discounts, see which companies use Firestone and Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic Motor Oil, AMSOIL 100% Synthetic Motor Oil, and Castrol Edge with Syntec Technology Full Synthetic Motor Oil. Each are affordable, top-shelf synthetic blends that will extend the life of your vehicle’s engine without breaking the bank. Synthetic motor oil has a high viscosity index, low temperature fluidity and volatility, good oxidative and thermal stability, and low traction force. It is also compatible with all engine oils. On the other hand, conventional motor oil is more affordable and better for both brand new vehicle engines and older cars because of how synthetic oil disrupts the balance of the engine.

October 1, 2018
The Most Luxurious Cruise in the World

So you have decided to be whisked away to a magical destination. You want to travel in style and serenity. You want a luxury cruise. Discount cruise rates are not for you. Time and money are no concern of yours, for this is the trip of a life time. This experience will grow your spirit and evolve who you are. You want a luxury cruise.

The moment you step aboard a luxury cruise ship, a hostess is at your arm proffering a glass of Champagne while a cargo boy offers to escort your luggage. He escorts you to what will be your luxurious room for the next few days. You stow your things (likely in a walk-in closet) and then emerge from your suite to get the lay of the ship. As you walk the decks, friendly crew members greet you … by name. How can that be? You just set foot onboard! First-class, personalized service is just one of the hallmarks of luxury cruise lines. You can also expect exotic itineraries, varying degrees of inclusivity in pricing, fine wines and gourmet cuisine as well as universally high crew-to-passenger ratios. Lets take a look at the most luxurious cruise in the world.

Explorer

Explorer from Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the most luxurious cruise in the world with destinations to The two main restaurants are Compass Rose and La Veranda/Sette Mari. La Veranda is the buffet option for breakfast and lunch, and then the space transforms to Sette Mari in the evening, offering a hybrid experience that includes a buffet as well as an a la carte menu. Explorer exemplifies the hallmarks of exquisite cuisine and the super all-inclusivity that Regent is known for. If you’re looking for extraordinary accommodations at sea, look no further than this ship. All cabins are suites, and if you love balconies, Seven Seas Explorer features some of the largest in the industry, ranging from 55 to 995 square feet. 6 star service all the way.

Viking

Viking Ocean Cruises is more of an upper-premium line, but it rivals luxury lines when it comes to the inclusiveness of its fares, spa options and design aesthetic. The first thing you notice about Viking Star is its open, airy feel and the care put into the design of every space onboard. Larger accommodations include the Penthouse Veranda at 338 square feet, the 405-square-foot Penthouse Junior Suite and the Explorer Suite, which spans more than 757 square feet. Thoughtful touches in all cabins include bedside USB ports, quiet-closing drawers, heated bathroom floors and anti-fog mirrors.

Dine in the most delectable ways possible for your duration on this cruise. Many fantastic options delivered and executed with the highest of class. The Chef’s Table offers a rotating menu of themed, set course meals. If you’d like to sample Norwegian delicacies, don’t miss Mamsen’s with its heartily topped waffles, open-faced sandwiches and bacon-and-pea soup — all inspired by the recipes of Viking chairman Torstein Hagen’s mother. If all of those freebie dining options aren’t enough for you, book The Kitchen Table experience. The World Cafe serve international menus in light-filled venues, with options to open floor-to-ceiling windows on balmy days.

Silver Shadow

This small fleet of just eight ships, led by the beautiful Silver Shadow, provides travelers with a personal and indulgent voyage experience that includes Egyptian cotton sheets, Bulgari bath amenities, uniquely stocked minibars, private verandas, and personal butler service. The boats in the fleet are smaller than most, so they are able to access smaller ports all over the globe.

The line is known for its spectacular annual round-the-world voyage, which sets sail in January of every year and stops in 50 ports in 30 countries over 115 days while circumnavigating the globe. And it will just set you back for the small fee of $58,950.

The Final Thought and Discount Cruise Rates

It is fun to dream isn’t it. Most of us however will never have the time and money for something so absurdly fancy. I mean, your own butler? There are some great ways to get Discount cruise rates. The best way to snap up a cruise bargain is to focus on value rather than the deepest possible discounts. Cruise lines are increasingly offering add-on packages in addition to cruise fares that can save you a lot of money as long as you know what you would ordinarily spend extra for while on the trip. Travel Agents, while being a dying career, can still get you some fantastic deals for a discount cruise rates. Another great way to save on your cruise is to book way in advance. Cruise lines typically offer the lowest rates when a new itinerary becomes available.

October 1, 2018