Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Travel Insurance

Cheap annual travel insurance is hugely popular amongst UK holiday goers, allowing them to travel when and where they wish without having to worry about booking travel insurance for every single trip. Many people assume that their cheap travel insurance will cover them against every eventuality, but this isn’t the case. There are plenty of exclusions in the average travel insurance document, and one of the most well known but least understood of these is the “acts of God” exclusion. What do travel insurance companies mean by an act of God? And what might not be covered by your annual travel insurance?

What are “Acts of God”?

Traditionally, “acts of God” was a standard exclusion clause that featured in many different kinds of insurance; travel, housing, property and so on. Essentially, it refers to “a sudden and violent act of nature that could not have been foreseen or prevented”, typically meaning natural disasters such as:

• Hurricanes and tempests
• Lightening storms
• Floods
• Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Mass outbreaks of infectious diseases are also often classed as “acts of God” (perhaps in some kind of biblical reference to the seven plagues of ancient Egypt!). Essentially, the exclusion clause means that if an event is classed as an act of God, any costs that you incur as a result of it may not be covered by your travel insurance, and you will not be entitled to any compensation from your insurance company.

Nowadays, an actual “acts of God” exclusion isn’t always in a travel insurance policy, but most insurers still have similar exclusions in place under different names, such as “natural disasters”. It may seem like a chore, but you really do need to read your travel insurance policy carefully before you go – if you think you are covered for something and you aren’t, you could end up paying a small fortune in medical and transport costs. When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and Florida, hundreds of holiday goers found themselves caught out, unable to claim compensation for the costs incurred or the cancellation of their trips.

If you are travelling to a place that has a risk of natural disasters, make sure you talk to your travel insurance company to make sure your insurance will protect you.

What about Acts of War and Acts of Terrorism?

While acts of God is one of the most well known exclusion clauses, in today’s international climate, terrorism is also a common exclusion. Much like natural disasters, if you incur costs or your holiday is cancelled because of terrorism, your travel insurance may well be invalid. If terrorism is a potential hazard for your destination of choice, check that your worldwide travel insurance will cover you against acts of terrorism – some insurers do provide this kind of protection, but many do not.

Most travel insurance policies will be invalidated by serious civil unrest or if war breaks out in a country while you are travelling there – the Foreign Office website is the best place to visit to check up on the political stability of your holiday destination, as it provides up to date and accurate information about the potential hazards of every country in the world.

Find out what travel insurers mean when they refer to an “act of God” and what you may not be covered for when you book your travel insurance.

Patrick Chong, the Managing Director of Journey’s Travel.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Lil’ Wayne – Tha Carter

…”Tha Carter made me realize why Lil Wayne was my favorite rapper. This is my favorite album of all-time. Illmaticness at it’s finest. Every track is easily one of the best songs ever. Wayne comes at you with an entirely different flow and creative style different from his previous albums. This album was worth the money, time, and wait. If you don’t like Tha Carter then you don’t like hip/hop in my opinion. Unlike many other albums from different artists your finger will be at rest when you play this cd. Yea, you can let this whole cd play. Shout out to Mannie Fresh too, because his beats for this album were incredible. I believe this is the best album since Tupac’s All Eyez On Me.”…

…”See, this was my first time being introduced to Weezy. Now i know i am a little late on this review, but i figure i mide as well capatalize on Tha Carter III’s release by reviewing some of his past albums. Now this was the first Weezy album i bought, and after i boutght this, i was left with a weird feeling. Weezys talent was there and evident, but it felt like he wasnt USING his talent. This album felt like it was rushed. I felt like he wasnt being exactly real. I am not saying Wayne isnt real, im just saying i felt like he was maybe making this album to fit better with the radio instead of the streets. Songs like “Go DJ” are great party tracks that will always get the party started. But it felt to poppy for Weezy. But then he has great songs like the moving “Earthquake”. And Like i Said Weezy is easily one of the most talented rappers out there right now, easily. He has such an addictive flow, and his personality is also the same. But his lyrics are just mind blowing. He is the type of rapper that could describe a balloon to someone and it would be entertaining. I just personally think Tha Carter I was a bit of a miss for him thats all.”…
…”When lil wayne first came out with the block is hot, most of the south was feeling him including me. Lil wayne been in the game for a while now. He just gotten better with time and is now one of the best rapper’s in the south. Ain’t taking nothing away from TI though. He was serious with this cd, even though the entire CD is freestyled. He still came hard with the punchlines and the metaphors. Some tight cuts on this cd include the intro; which is probably one of the hardest intro’s ive heard anyone spit, go dj; good single, this is the carter, bm jr; the hardest song on this cd, i miss my dawgs; a song telling us how he feel about the former hot boys, only way, bring it back, ain’t that a __, earthquake; which uses a good sample, and cash money millionaires. If you want some straight louisiana music, then cop this cd. Lilweezyana, that’s the new planet.”…
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Monday, March 31, 2008

Les Enfoirés

“Les Enfoirés” is French and means “wrong”, “corrupted”. This charity concerts held annually Association Restos du Coeur (Restoranchiki Heart “), which was founded by the French actor-comic Kolyushem. He had the idea to open a free canteens, first in Paris and later in other major cities of France. He appealed to Jean-Jacques Goldman with a request to write a song Restos du Coeur. This request was fulfilled. So Kolyush organized Enfoirés company, which included Jean-Jacques Goldman, Yves Montand, Nathalie Beye, Michel Platini and Michel Dryuker. Thanks Kolyusha behalf of all his friends and Restos du Coeur received the support of the media, and thus gave themselves felt. Death Kolyusha not stopped the company. In the winter of 1989-1990, the association wished to make even more Enfoirés 5 – Jean-Jacques Goldman, Michelle Serdyu, Johnny Halliday, Veronique Sanson and Eddy Mitchell – decide to go to 7 big cities with concerts, and the money given to the association. Since then Enfoirés evening runs each year and the growing number of participants (about 30 in 2002). In 2000 and 2001, and the tour took place in the province. During these 2 years have passed 20 concerts in 18 different cities. In 2002, concerts were held in Marseille, and in 2003 in Lille. To always remain loyal Kolyushu, Les Enfoirés together doing everything possible to be successful concerts. And they get it! Each year, this event brings one quarter of the money the association. The halls are always, and the number of viewers beats all records. After appearing drives, the sale of which are among the best. Coluche attends every evening in the hearts of the participants and photographs to keep all his troupe.
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