Cargo Ship Container Companies Ordering 100s of New Ships Timing the Business Cycles

Some of the wealthiest corporations in the world are involved in the international shipping business. Whereas, we hear a lot of economic doom-and-gloom about this recession being more like a depression, the reality is that the overall economic feel of this recession is only perhaps, twice or three times as bad as the normal business cycle. In other words, yes it was a bad recession, as far as recessions go, but in reality that is all it really was.

Yes, there were some mistakes made on Wall Street, and in the London office of AIG. Yes, there were far too many people betting far too much money at the top of the real estate bubble, indeed, all of those things. But the reality is this recession will end, and corporations will start report better quarterly profits, the stock market will climb back up slowly and eventually to where it was before.

The business expansion period in the business cycle will follow that by about 6 to 10 months. This is what has always happened, most likely what will continue to happen, and that is perhaps why cargo ship containers are now ordering hundreds of new ships as they are timing the next business. Interesting isn't it?

While everyone else is still talking about doom-and-gloom, double dippers, and continued economic chaos, the wealthiest corporations, which got to be that way through prudent buying decisions are gearing up for the future. So, this should be a leading economic indicator that everyone should be watching.

If these large cargo ship container companies, owned by the people who are running the world, and who are basically in charge of international trade are gearing up, shouldn't you be gearing up for the future also? Shouldn't that shed some light on what's really going on, isn't that a good sign? Indeed it is.

Still, one has to ask why so many people are still talking so negative out in the market place, and why an earth we are listening to all these 2012 end of the world conspiracy theorists? Doesn't everyone remember we were all supposed to die in Y2K? Remember a meteor which was supposed to hit the Earth, or recall in the 1970s they were talking about an Ice Age, and that would have us all frozen by now.

During the Cold War we were all going to get nuked. Are you folks starting to see a pattern here yet? Would everyone just please chill out, look at the real world, forget what all the politicians are saying, forget what the news media says, forget what your hairdresser says, or which stocks she thinks you should buy.

Start looking around, watching what's going on, and gear your stock purchases, your investments, your real estate plays, and if you own a small business, then ratchet up your expansion plan. Work your thinking towards reality, rather than all this destructive negative nonsense. Please consider this, as I am not pleased with your behavior lately.

Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank. Lance Winslow believes that the world is not coming to an end and everything will be fine.

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Ship 'N Shore 'N Sun 'N Sea

Let's start with a few statistics: most (84%) people want to retire close to water; most (71%) people over 40 like to take cruises, and many (40%) of those surveyed cite climate as the most important consideration in choosing a retirement location. Is there a place where we can turn these statistics into one tidy and affordable package? How about living on a converted cruise ship?

I had the opportunity to tour the "Alegria" (the working name of the ship meaning joy or happiness), which is undergoing its final transformation to a floating community before being docked in its permanent home, Cape Canaveral, Florida. This is the concept: when you purchase one of the 100 staterooms (160 to 340 square feet), you also become a 1/100 owner of the ship. Prices range from $159,000 to $399,000 and there is also a monthly maintenance fee that entitles you to all meals on the ship, weekly housekeeping, local country club membership (golf and tennis), port fees and bus shuttles. Residents will determine the itinerary of the ship (monthly trips to the Bahamas, annual Central American and/or Caribbean cruises). The ship also offers 12 guest rooms (the staterooms that lack windows) for visitors - for free! - meals included. There will be a full-time nurse on board.

Is this type of lifestyle for everyone? The staterooms are compact, and although they may contain a microwave and/or small refrigerator, they will not have an oven or stove. So, if preparing your own meals is a passion, and you need lots of space in your residence, this won't be the place for you. But, if you'd be happy to eat almost every meal out, are looking for a ready-made social group (the set-up would be ideal for singles), and like the idea of living on the water at an affordable price with a wonderful climate and amenities close by, and not leaving home while you do some traveling, this type of living may be for you. About a third of the condos have already been sold.

Jan Cullinane, co-author, The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life (Rodale, 2007). Jan also gives seminars on the non-financial aspect of retirements.

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What to Do When You Board a Cruise Ship?

If you are a person who wonders what to do when you board the ship, then you are reading the right article.
Below are four steps to follow so you can have an enjoyable cruise vacation.

1) The day your cruise is due to depart you are to arrive to the ship early for boarding. Lines might be long and you want to board with the least amount of hassle.

2) When you get on board the ship, go get yourself some lunch. The minute you board you can start enjoying the wonderful food they serve. You may want to forget your diet while on the trip.

3) After you have filled your stomach with all the delicious food, take a walk around the ship so you can begin to make yourself feel at home. Becoming familiar with your surroundings will help you to navigate around the ship with ease.

I bet you are wondering what your bags are going to be doing while you eat and tour the ship. Well during this time, your luggage will be making its way to your cabin via the staff. You will leave your bags in the luggage drop off area outside and see them again when you go to your room allowing you to enjoy yourself from minute one.

4) After a little cruise ship site seeing, you can go check your cabin for a daily itinerary letting you know what activities are on the ship and some additional information about tipping, ports, room service, and more.

I do advise you to pay close attention to the tipping policies because most cruise lines will charge you a rate per day and per each person in the cabin. I have been on cruises where guest are shocked by the fees on their final bill and they run to guest serves to have it changed. I don't want your vacation to be ruined by something you can handle in the beginning.

I invite you to find low priced cruise vacations at canstravel.com or send your questions to canstravel@aol.com

Enjoy your trip!
Candice Flermius

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