IBM Study reveals people in the US are feeling better about the coming Memorial Day weekend than they did a year ago.

Some positive news coming ahead of the Memorial Day weekend in the wake of some major economic downfalls. Greek and Eurozone crisis to Facebook IPO downfall to the JP Morgan trading losses.

Here is wishing all of you - a happy and fun-filled Memorial Day weekend.

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Expense management automation helps managing expenses and controlling costs; two factors on which CFO's can have complete control over

Global financial crisis, economic downturn, increased uncertainty, greater regulation and currency fluctuation, factors not completely controllable by CFO's. The rising currency volatility, the increase in cash reserves and geopolitical imbalances are posing challenges to CFOs who are otherwise optimistic about the economy.

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http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/the-balance-between-controlempowerment/474843/

When it comes to packing, less is more!

Time is Money: Save Time Through Packing Light.

Traveling to Walt Disney World is not an excursion to Mount Everest, so when it comes to packing, less is more! Think back to your own travel experiences, to Orlando and elsewhere. Have you ever wished you packed more?

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Margie Binder,

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How to pack your gadgets for travel

Need to bring electronics with you on vacation? With our tips, you can learn how to pack for travel in the most efficient way while following all safety regulations to save time and hassle.

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Fly to the Moon for $9, Plus an addiotnal $1.2 Billion in Airline Fees

If you ever thought of a trip to the moon, Spirit Airlines has a deal for you that could turn your dream into reality. The only thing to worry about would be the addtional fees involved. After all, we all have been told to Aim for the moon and we would at least land somewhere amongst the stars.

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The best credit cards for travel

If you spend time on the road for business or pleasure.....It's great to know the credit cards options and the benefits each provides. Please click on the following link to read the full article by Dave Johnson.

http://cbsn.ws/KfDwpM

The Isolation of Air Travel May be a Thing of the Past

Tired of feeling cut off from the rest of society while flying?  A recent article from MSNCB reassures travelers that this will hopefully be a problem of the past.  Currently only around 80 planes have access to streaming wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE).  The hope is that this number will reach 9,000 aircraft by 2021.  This change would allow passengers to not only enjoy the select wireless content offered by an aircraft, but also would allow passengers to use their own devices to access the Internet and view more content that is stored on their devices.

Currently, the Federal Aviation Association does not permit the use of personal electronic devices on planes during taxing, take-off or landing, due to the possibility that it may interfere with a jet’s avionics systems.  There is a possibility that this will change though as the agency is looking again at the use of personal electronics and how they might be tested for safety.

Some airlines already offer travelers the ability to rent out personal electronic devices that are pre-loaded with movies and/or TV shows and this is a trend that will most likely continue as airlines test this possibility.  The cost of these devices and/or using the Internet for personal devices is yet to be determined.

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