Category: Travelling

Having a criminal record is hard in any circumstance. It impedes your livelihood, your education, your choice of where to live, and your travel plans. The United States has a very lengthy list of what they call “crimes involving moral turpitude” or CIMTs. These crimes are ones that they consider to be base and immoral. Some of their decisions regarding which offences are CIMTs and which ones are not depend on whether or not a certain statute is broken. However, many more offences are decided upon by the presiding judge. If you have committed a CIMT in Canada, you will need a US travel waiver to enter the United States. You will also need to pay the fee that goes along with it.

Of all of the above mentioned hardships that come with having a criminal record, the one that presents the most difficulties is travelling. Most people are prepared for the other problems; and most people do not know that their criminal record will make it next to impossible to travel. This is because many countries don’t care if you visit with a record; however, the United States does care, and unfortunately, to get anywhere from Canada, people usually have to fly over the US. This matters, because they will deny you even if you are only flying over. They still consider it to be entering their country because the plane may have to land for an emergency. Because of this, people who have criminal records and want to travel need to get a US travel waiver, and they will need to pay the fee that comes with it.

Many people are denied at the US border, now knowing that their criminal record will stop them from travelling. They then pick up US travel waiver form, thinking that it will be a simple process. It is not. The US travel waiver fee alone is enough to set anyone back financially – especially for someone already finding it hard to make a living because of their criminal record.

Applying for a US travel waiver is not the hard part; paying the fee and waiting to hear from the United States government is the hard part. The wait time can be over a year, and it is a minimum of 6 months. Unfortunately, some people pay the fee and wait, only to find out that they didn’t fill out the application properly and they have to start the whole process over again – not very encouraging when you have planned a trip!

Once you have experience applying for a US travel waiver, the fee becomes the hardest part of the process. This is because a US waiver only lasts 1 to 5 years. Many people are only granted one year, even though they apply for five, and this means they have to pay the US travel waiver fee every year. This makes paying for travel much harder, and it would be wise for anyone with a criminal record to save as much money as they can to put towards their US travel waiver fee. Even if you are not planning on travelling anytime in the future, situations do come up, and you may find yourself needing to cross the border.

Do you worry about traveling with pills today with all of the security requirements, the body scans, the pat downs? You hear about the plastic bags you need to fit your liquids in for your carry-on bags, but what about pills and medications?

Don’t worry…. you can take your pills and other medications with you in your carry-on luggage, and you don’t have to worry about the plastic bag.

Pills are not liquids and do not need to go in your zip-top plastic bag. When you are traveling with pills, they should ALWAYS go in your carry-on, not in your checked luggage so you’re sure to have them with you.

In the U.S. the TSA says, “Non-liquid or gel medications of all kinds such as solid pills or inhalers are allowed through the security checkpoint once they have been screened. We recommend, but do not require, that your medications be labeled to assist with the screening process.” Airport security checks have been trying to “harmonize” their regulations for the last few years, so if you follow the rules you find in you county’s security website, you should be OK.

We generally dump all of our pills together into one container each, and we have never had a problem. We do carry copies of our prescriptions. That’s a good idea for a couple of reasons. First it provides some tangible information about the pills you are taking, and second if you lose your pills or you are delayed in your travels and need more, you may be able to get them with that prescription.

You will probably not have problems with security screenings on domestic flights or leaving a country. You are more apt to run into problems with customs if you are carrying large quantities of unmarked pills. If you are traveling with a “reasonable number” of pills, you shouldn’t have problems here either.

We haven’t…. except for the time, years ago, in Africa when an overzealous customs agent wanted to know what kind of medication was in our “Lifesaver” candies.

What about liquid medications?

Here the TSA says liquid medications (and baby formula) “are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.” This includes all prescriptions and over the counter medications including petroleum jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes.

There is lots of information floating around on the internet about the best way to carry your pills. If you absolutely, positively want to avoid problems, carry them in the original containers… even over the counter pills like aspirin. Prescription medications should have the pharmacy label with your name on them.

Whether you choose to use a pill organizer, dump your pills all together like we do, or carry them in their individual original containers, traveling with pills shouldn’t be a problem if you travel with a reasonable amount.

Most people decide to take a gap year after they go to university or even before, but many find it difficult to save up enough money to go. It can be difficult to save money from your first job or even part-time job so here are a few tips to get you on your way to your gap year adventure.

There are several ways to calculate how much you need to earn to be able to go traveling and there are several problems that you will encounter along the way. Several banks will be able to advise you on the best accounts for savings; however some of the best will be building societies. They will probably be the ones with the best interest rates.

So once you have set up a savings account you need to decide how much you need to save. The expenses that you will have will be varied, but the main expenses will be your round the world ticket and the money that you will need when you are there, including all food and accommodation.

If you plan your trip well and decide where you want to visit well in advance then you should have a good idea how much you will spend. You should also have a look at the average cost of accommodation in the area. Sites like Lonely Planet are good for things like this and there will also be reviews on the towns and cities in the region.

You should also account for travel in the country, including buses and trains. You will also be able to find this information on the internet. As well as all these expenses you should factor in food and even exchange rates. Once you have decided how much you will need, you have to have a look at your expenses here. How much can you afford to put away each month? It may be daunting at first but there are probably a few ways that you can curb your expenditure.

If it is possible to live with your parents then that might be a good option, as you will save money on accommodation, bills and council tax. If this is not an option then you could have a look at getting a part time job.

Rebuilding traveling water screens is not a simple task, but thankfully theres a company whos got your back. SSI rebuilds all designs, makes and models of traveling water screens. Their rebuilding program refurbishes traveling water screens back to their original specifications using only exact replacement parts.

Once your water screen is at their facility, it is completely disassembled and sandblasted to bare metal. The complete traveling water screen is then inspected by our engineers
and a detailed inspection report is prepared outlining its exact condition and what repairs are necessary. Should the traveling water screen require repairs beyond the scope of the original cost estimate, a new estimate is prepared and emailed, along with digital photos to the customer for evaluation.

During the rebuild process each traveling water screen receives new replacement parts or repair to existing parts and frame assemblies. Also during the rebuilding process we can offer upgrades for the traveling water screen to overcome any type of problems it previously had and to ensure the rebuilt screen will provide years of dependable parts and service. Once the main frame and sub assemblies have been rebuilt, the entire traveling water screen and all of its parts are coated with an immersion-service-rated epoxy paint. The traveling water screen is then reassembled and test run is completed.
You also have the option to build new water screens:
Whatever your facility’s screening need– debris removal, fish handling, or heavy duty, continuous running conditions– SSI can design and build a screen to meet your demands.

Their team of engineers evaluates flow velocities, well depths, corrosion factors, debris loading and other vital performance conditions in order to ensure maximum durability and maintenance-free operation of your new water intake screen.

Traveling Water Screens have been screening raw water intakes since it became necessary to have clean, debris free water. Simplistic in design the basic Traveling Water Screen has not changed much in over 100 years. Except for some minor design variations, there are two basic screens in use worldwide today: Thru Flow Water Intake Screen and Dual Flow Water Intake Screen.

Mechanical Bar Screens
The SSI Mechanical Bar Screen is a Thru-flow rear discharge design that consists of a continuous series of rakes, toothed for engaging the bar rack. The ends of the rakes shall be mounted on the endless strands of roller chain operating overhead and foot sprockets. As raw water passes through the bar rack, large floating and suspended debris will be impinged on the upstream rack surface. When the screen is operated, the rake teeth will engage in the bar rack, lifting trapped debris. As the rakes continue ascending over the head sprockets, the rakes will discharge all debris into a refuge trough.

The screens can be manufactured in either carbon or 316 stainless steel. Inclined angles up to thirty-five degrees can be achieved due to the rigid self contained box structure. Our design will fit intakes 2 feet to 14 feet in width and up to 106 feet in length.

Let SSI intake expertise help you choose the right configuration and debris removal capacity for your unique intake requirements.

Due to the change in the weather and the arrival of spring, everybody is planning to have some holidays and enjoy the vacations. People love to travel in the spring season as the nature is at its peak in this weather. The best way to spend this time is to visit the neighbouring towns and places and to have a look at GODs creations. But people are now reluctant to travel due to the rising prices of fuel. The best solution to this problem is to travel through the NYC Charter Bus.

The cost of air tickets has increased a lot in the last few years. This is due to the rising price of fuel and petroleum. Also in the spring season, when people travel a lot, the airline companies increases their ticket fairs. So having a vacation may become very costly during this time period. NYC Charter Bus is a very convenient way for all the people to travel around and enjoy their holidays. One can also drive himself to his favourite destination and can spend some memorable time enjoying the beauty of nature. But if the journey is long then it is natural for one to get tired. So it is reasonable to consider the charter bus service and to travel by it. It will give you plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings and to relax while travelling through the NYC Charter Bus.

Many people also get irritated to drive if the journey is long and they consider it very stressful. Another thing is that it will take more cost of gas or fuel to travel to the neighbouring towns. If one cannot afford the high fuel charges then the charter bus is the best option for him. This bus service is started for the welfare of the people so that they can have a safe and comfortable journey. And also if your car is not in proper working conditions then you can avail the NYC Charter Bus for travelling. This bus service is the best option to save the fuel charges and enjoy the vacations rather than to sit in your home. Even if the bus services will increase their fair due to increase I gas prices but still it is a much cheaper option.

The best benefit of the charter bus service is that you will not have to bear the stress of driving. Rather you can rest back and can relax on your seat. The buses are also very comfortable so you will not have any trouble from the NYC Charter Bus service. Another plus point is that it is a cheaper mode of travelling as compared to the plane and is convenient as well. One can easily take the charter bus and reach his destination comfortably. You can also bring your laptop or other devices and can use the Wi-Fi while sitting in the bus. You can visit different nearby holiday places, restaurants, hotels, recreational sites and beautiful places by travelling through the NYC Charter Bus. The journey will be exciting and you will surely enjoy it.