Wednesday, August 22, 2012

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Cooking Up a Few Good Stocks

Using good flavored stocks is a staple in many dishes. It's also a base for many soups. Here a few ideas and recipes to get you started


Chicken Stock
This is a very versatile stock and is easy to make.

Yield: 2 quarts (appx.)

Ingredients:

3 Qt. Water
3-4 Lb. Chicken, cut into quarter or halves (to fit into your pot), well rinsed
2 Onions, large, chopped
3 Celery stalks with leaves, chopped
5 Parsley Sprigs, cut up (Dried parsley flakes can be substituted)
2 Carrots, chopped
1 ½ tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Pepper
3 Bay Leaves
1 Rosemary "branches", chopped (Dried & crushed rosemary can be substituted)
2 Cloves Garlic, crushed (Garlic powder can be substituted
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbsp Olive Oil (Other oil can be substituted)

Steps:

1. Put oil and vegetables in large pot and sauté until soft. Bring to a boil
2. Add water, chicken pieces and all spices. Reduce to a simmer.
3. Cover pot partially and allow it to simmer for about 3 hours.
4. Remove chicken and allow it to cool.
5. Taste the stock and if not flavorful enough, simmer it for another 30 minutes or so.
6. Strain the stock. Chill in airtight jars until ready to use, or freeze in airtight containers
7. Remove the fat from the top of the stock just before you use it.


Light Stock
Use this in a consommé, or a light soup, or as the base for a sauce. It's traditionally made with veal bones, but you can use lamb, ham, or chicken bones instead.

Yield: 1 Gallon

Ingredients:

. Water, enough to cover all bones in your pot)
6 Lb. Ham, Lamb, Veal or Chicken bones
2 Onions, large, chopped
3 Celery stalks with leaves, chopped
8- 10 Parsley Sprigs, cut up (Dried parsley flakes can be substituted)
2 Carrots, chopped
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil (Other oil can be substituted)
1 ½ tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Pepper
2 Garlic Cloves, crushed (Garlic Powder may be substituted)
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
5 Bay Leaves
2 Rosemary "branches", chopped (Dried & crushed rosemary can be substituted)

Steps:

1. Put bones and vegetables oil in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil.
2. Skim off the scum from the top and add all spices. Reduce to a simmer.
3. Cover pot partially and allow it to simmer for about 3 hours. Remove the scum as needed
4. Remove bones and allow stock to cool.
5. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer lined with three or four layers of cheesecloth. Push ingredients through the cloth and strainer with a large spoon
6. Let stock completely cool and remove any fat from the surface.
7. Chill in airtight jars until ready to use, or freeze in air tight containers


Beef Stock
This is a very versatile stock but takes longer to make than chicken or light stock

Yield: 2 quarts (appx.)

Ingredients:

3 Qt. Water
5 Lb. Beef bones with meat on it, trimmed to remove any fat
1-2 Lb. Beef -any kind of uncooked beef except ground beef (stew meat, pieces of roast, etc.)
1 Carrot, chopped
2 Onions, large, chopped
2 Celery stalks with leaves, chopped
5 Parsley Sprigs, cut up (Dried parsley flakes can be substituted)
1 Tomato, chopped
2 tsp. Salt
¾ tsp. Pepper
5 Bay Leaves
2 Rosemary "branches", chopped (Dried & crushed rosemary can be substituted)
2 Cloves Garlic, crushed (Garlic powder can be substituted
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil (Other oil can be substituted)

Steps:

1. Place the beef bones only (not the meat) onto a baking pan, (do not use foil) and put the pan into the oven at 400F and bake for about 10 - 12 minutes, being careful it does not burn.
2. Put the oil into the pot and heat. Once heated, add the onions and sauté, stirring constantly.
3. Add the carrots and once caramelization has begun, add the tomato
4. Once the vegetables have gotten a fairly dark caramelized color, add the celery.
5. Remove the bones from the oven, discarding any burn sections and add with the extra meat to the pot.
6. Add water to cover the bones, meat and vegetable. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce to a simmer, partial cover the pot and let simmer for about 7 hours
8. Your baking sheet tray now contains particles from the bones and trim that have dripped out onto the bottom of the pan. Add a little water and place on your stove on low heat. Gently scrape the dripping and mix with the water. Add this mixture to your simmering pot of stock.
9. Occasionally skim the fat from the surface of the stock. Add water as necessary to keep the bones, etc. completely covered.
10. Remove from heat and allow the liquid to cool. Strain and chill in airtight jars until ready to use, or freeze in air tight containers


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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

How to make simple the house Wheelchair obtainable. Very well one thing to discover will be the peak you will have.


Ramp by Lori Garske


Ramp Riders is a skate park located at 2324 Salena Street, in St. Louis, Missouri. It's considered by most to be the best skate park in Missouri; but does it really live up to the hype?

I'll admit, I once judged a book by its cover. It's hard not to when the cover is a warehouse in a seemingly shady neighborhood that has seen better days. I'm glad I decided to look past the exterior and give the place a chance. After walking up a flight of stairs and opening the doors to the indoor skate park, I was pleasantly surprised.

The floor is smooth concrete and the place is littered with wooden ramps, ranging from vert, kickers, rails, and curbs. Ramp Riders has it everything you'd expect from a great skatepark and then some. More advanced features include a moveable street course, 4' quarter pipe, and a curved wallride. Needless to say, Ramp Riders caters to everyone, regardless of age or skill level.

Due to the dangerous nature of the extreme sports, everyone looking to participate will be required to sign a waver before they are allowed to step foot on the ramps. This is understandable, and it's nice to see that Ramp Riders is run my people that actually know how to do things by the book. I've been to several skate parks that weren't this legit.

Ramp Riders offers training courses for kids from the ages 2-10 for the low price of $10. The program is called Wee Man Beginner Session. Unfortunately, the actual Wee Man doesn't make an appearance. But the overall experience of these courses should more than make up for it. A team member will always be present to supervise and help make everyone comfortable with skateboards, bikes, and the ramps. Whoever accompanies the child is welcome to participate as well - for free. It doesn't stop there, though. Besides the hands on learning experience, your $10 will also net you a Capri Sun and pizza. These beginner sessions take place every Sunday from 10AM-Noon. If you stay after the beginner session, you're allowed to partake in the open session for free. An open session is exactly what it sounds like - kids are allowed to put their training to the test in an open environment without the handholding of the beginner session. The first open session is from Noon-4PM.

If you're just starting out and a little shy, Ramp Riders also offers private lessons. Their team members are boasted as the "best in St. Louis," happen to be friendly and helpful, and are always available for one on one lessons - granted you schedule in up to one week in advance. The prices are a little steep: $35.00 for one hour or $60.00 for two hours. You're also required to supply a nonrefundable $20.00 deposit to reserve a lesson.

They offer some cool special incentives to keep coming back. You get to ride or skate for free on your birthday. All you have to do is supply a valid form of identification. Every Thursday girls can get in on the action for free. Bible Banger Sunday allows you to bring in your church's Sunday bulletin to get one session for $5. If you're old and desperately trying to hold on to your youth, every third Monday of every month BMX riders get to ride for free.

There's a skate and bike shop onsite, stocked with BMX, skateboard, and inline skating products. If they don't have it in stock, they can order it within 5-7 days at no shipping cost to you. All bikes are assembled by qualified mechanics that ride BMX themselves. You'll have the ability to ride the bike in the park before you buy it. With the purchase of a complete bike you receive five free sessions, 1-year adjustments, and free additional part installations. They also offer gift certificates, which can be used on merchandise or sessions, and layaway.

Ramp Riders is the go-to skate park in Missouri. The price of admission is only $10. I have yet to encounter one that beats the overall experience and community at Ramp Riders.

Directions/Contact Info:
2324 Salena, St. Louis, Mo 63104
314-776-4025
For a map, please click here.


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Monday, August 20, 2012

What exactly is the Stock Market? It truly is the prepared system in which everyone along with everybody can either invest in or maybe market their shares or perhaps gives you


Stock Market Bull by TriLauraTri


The Australian stock market has seen huge losses, leading the Sydney Morning Herald to label it "Black Friday." Sydney, Australia is 15 hours ahead of New York City. By 1:30 PM Sydney time, the S&P/ASX200 index had experienced a drop of 336.6 points to 3,984.3, representing 7.8% of its value, before rebounding to 4,025.7. That drop of 295.2 points represents a 5.8% decline in value.

For the week, the stock index is off 14%, which is the worst performance in 21 years. In the past year, the value of the stocks on the S&P/ASX200 index have lost a collective A$600 billion in value, and the total value of the index has fallen below A$1 trillion.

In related news, the Nikkei 225 in Japan had declined by up 11% while South Korea's Kospi index had declined by 9% and Singapore's Straits Times index was down by 7%

Australian financial experts are blaming the losses to sell-offs related to investors' fear that the economic collapse that started on Wall St. and has since affected the markets in Asia, Australasia, and Europe like dominoes will not be stopped by the steps taken by national governments. The US and European central banks have implemented coordinated rate cuts to try to free up the frozen credit markets.

The Sydney Morning Herald quoted James McGlew of Argonaut Securities as saying, "No one who is alive has seen anything like this before."

McGlew blamed the bath on the Australian market on the steep drop in the Dow near the end of the Thursday trading session. The Dow dropped on new that Standard & Poor's was considered downgrading American automakers Ford and General Motors.

The Dow was down by only a moderate amount for most of Thursday's trading until a massive sell off began around 3PM New York time. The rout was triggered by the news of the downgrading of Ford and GM. The massive sell-off was attributed to mutual funds selling off stocks to raise cash for the following day, to pay off panicky investors cashing out of their funds.

When the bell rang on the New York Stock Exchange, bringing the trading day to an end, the Dow has lost 679 points, equivalent to 7.3% of its value, closing below 8,579.18. It is the first time that the Dow has gone beneath the 9,000 point threshold in in five years. The total volume was a New York Stock Exchange. Only 87 stocks of the total of 1,843 stocks traded by the NYSE experienced gains; all other stocks declined.

Although he believes that the bottom of the market might be in sight if investors can get over their fears, McGlew told the Morning Herald, "This is the greatest economic shock that has happened to capitalism."

Sources:

New York Times, "Stocks Plunge Again; Dow Under 8,600"

Sydney Morning Herald, "Black Friday"


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Imagine, it is Christmas morning and your grandmother has just given you the best gift any grandmother can give: money! You begin to count the money and realize that she has really spoiled you this year. She gave you four hundred dollars. Now you begin to think of all of the things that you could buy with that money: music, concert tickets, gas, food, some new kicks; every possibility passes through your head. Hold on one second though, what if I told you that if you play your cards right you could turn that four hundred dollars into a thousand dollars in only about a year? Interested yet? What if I told you that the four hundred dollars that you hold in your hands could potentially be the start of a new life? If I caught your attention then maybe you should consider investing your money in the stock market. If I did not catch your attention then go waste your money on what ever you want.

I have teamed up with my cousin, Andy Fecik, to inform new investors, like yourself, on when it is the best time to invest in the stock market and how you can tell if an investment is right for you. Andy is a very knowledgeable business man who has over fifty years of experience investing in the stock market. Along with his personal investments, Andy is also the leader of multiple large investment clubs/funds.

Many beginning investors, especially young ones, tend to believe everything they read. For example, although The Motley Fool is a very reliable resource for investors, a recent article that I have read from the website was very, very misleading. An article written by Bill Barker stated that the Autumn months are the best times to invest because historical statistics have proven that people who invest during the fall months usually find themselves gaining larger returns on their investments than those who invest in the spring months. Barker uses a multitude of companies and their historical information to prove his theory . However, who knows whether or not Barker picked his companies based on whether they supported his theorem or not? No one does.

In a recent phone interview, Andy stated that there is a lot of lore, or what he described as the witchcraft of the stock market, that can distort the truth of the market. This so-called lore tends to build up and become the general opinions of the market. For instance, say that Microsoft's historical background did correctly match up to his theory because investors gained greater returns in the summer months not the fall months. Barker would have probably thrown out that company. This is the issue with all tips about the stock market. People can rig their information to prove their theorem; this happens a lot. Another example of this is the saying that goes "sell in May and go away" which means to sell your stocks in May and hold your money for a few months. Well, what if the market is low in May? Are you still going to sell and possibly lose profit because of an old saying? Andy has told me a multitude of times that what new investors need to learn is that there is no specific time to invest in the market. However, the market is personalized by the specific investor. As Fecik has explained to me in the past, an intelligent investor will say that any day that a stock is at the desired price is the right day to invest. In evaluating the best time to invest, I have found that there are no specific months or seasons that are better than others, It depends significantly on the particular investment itself. In example, say you want to invest in Apple, and it has been trading at $117.75. You have $1000 set aside, and you have stated that if Apple goes down to a hundred dollars or less a share you will invest all of your $1000. When that day comes, it will be the right day to invest. No one can legitimately tell someone that one specific month is better than another when it comes to investing.

We can dig deeper into the question of when to invest by learning how to evaluate a potential investment opportunity. The most important thing that young investors need to learn about investing is that they must be interested in the company/product in which they plan to invest. This can make investing much more fun and interesting. You will actually enjoy researching the company's history and digging deeper into the future outlook of the company.

According to Andy, there are many factors that can be weighed when looking at potential investment opportunities. Outside of being interested in your investment, an investor should look for companies that are reliable. Reliability can be judged by the age of the company, the competitors of the company, the chairman's letter to the stock holder's, whether or not that company is a monopoly, and the future outlook of the company. The age of the company matters because if a company has been around for a long time and has not had too many price drops, then you know that this company should be around for many more years to come. When researching a company, a potential investor should compare and contrast the competitor companies to his/her potential investment. It is also very important to read the chairman's annual letter to the stock holders to see what kind of organization the company has. A rule of thumb is that if you can not understand the Chairman's letter, then you should immediately scrap the investment. Another factor that should be weighed is whether the company is a monopoly or not. If so then this investment is probably pretty good because no other company can do what your company does. For example, Google, Inc. is currently a monopoly of the stock market. No other company can do what Google does or its stock would not be over seven hundred dollars per share. The final factor that must be weighed is the future outlook of the company. If a company has a lot of good ideas that may lead to an increase in its earnings, then it is a good investment.

New investors also need to learn to ask themselves, Is it worth the risk? Is the company a good buy? and have I done enough research? If you answer no to any of those questions then you need to review your potential investment and look at other options. When evaluating your company you can also look for patterns in a company's historical prices chart or graph. If you find a cycle that occurs more than twice, then it is likely that the cycle is continuous and you should watch for particular parts of that cycle to occur. For example, say a company's stock is always about twenty dollars in February but by September of that year is has reached thirty-five dollars, and then slowly drops back to twenty dollars the following February. Perhaps you should consider buying the stock in February with the intention of holding the stock until September.

One final thing about investing that young investors need to learn is that you don't make money overnight. You must be patient and let your investments ride. You can not get too skeptical if your company experiences a bad

In evaluating the stock market, I have found that there is no specific good or bad time to invest. It is the right time to invest when the price of the company you wish to invest in is equal to or less than the price you are willing to pay. I have also found that if beginning investors follow Andy's guidelines for evaluating a stock, then they should be successful.

So what have you decided to do with that four hundred dollars that your grandma gave you? Are you going to go out and blow it on food and clothes? or are you going to invest it and turn that four hundred dollars into thousands of dollars that can help pay for your dream car?


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Monday, August 13, 2012

What is your Currency markets? It truly is a prepared system where by any individual and everybody may sometimes purchase or perhaps sell their own stocks and options as well as explains to you


Chpt4-SecB: What Kind of Stock Should I Invest In? by palynp


Are you tired of working very hard everyday, only to realize that you don't really have any savings for your future?

Just want to share with you the beautiful message from Bo Sanchez (dated May 26, 2011),

I believe that if we want success in stock investing,We need a little bit of guidance of mentor like Bo Sanchez and a lot of discipline to follow their guidelines....below is true story, only names are invented....I hope it will help you to gain more knowledge in stock investing.....Enjoy reading and happy investing!

Pamella, Penelope, and Petunia are sisters.
The three of them are very responsible young women. They work in regular jobs and know how to save their money.

After many years of savings, each of them had P100,000.

It was their mother who taught them to save a part of their income each month. Sadly, her instruction ended there. She never told them where to put their savings.

Pamella hides her P100,000 in under her bed.

Result? Her money never grows at all.

Penelope thinks she was wiser than her sister Pamella. Because she places her money in a bank. Result? Her money grew by 1% a year. (That's the normal interest rate of savings accounts.)

Her P100,000'"after one year'"grew to P1000.

Here's the truth: Penelope isn't really that much wiser than Pamella. I pity the Pamellas of the world. They're hard working. They're disciplined. They save each month. But they lack financial knowledge. (Do you know of people like Pamella? Are you like Pamella?)

Let me tell you about Petunia, the third sister.

Last year, Petunia became a member of my TrulyRichClub. Last year, following my guidance, she started investing in the Stock Market.
She read in my Stocks Update Report (which I send twice a month to my TrulyRichClub Members) what Stocks to buy. Late last year, I instructed my Members to buy the following Stocks: Ayala Land, Energy Development Corporation, DMCI, Nickel Asia, Metrobank, and for those with extra money, Lepanto.

Penelope divided her P100,000 into these companies.

Result after one year?

Her money in Ayala Land grew by 49%.
Her money in Energy Development Corporation grew by 33% since we recommended it last March 2010.
Her money in DMCI (DMC) grew by 64% since we recommended it last Sept 2010.
Her money in Nickel Asia grew by 49% since we recommended it last Oct 2010.
And her money in Lepanto grew by 157% since we recommended it last Dec 2010.
Result? Her money grew over 50% to 60% in less than a year! That growth is absolutely phenomenal.

Because even at only 20% growth a year, Petunia would have P4 Million in 20 years. That's if she doesn't add money each month.

But that's not our method. I always tell our Members to add their small investments each month. Even if Petunia adds only P2000 per month, at the end of 20 years, she'll have P11 Million.

Question: Do you want to be Pamella, or Penelope, or Petunia?

Petunia is very happy with her earnings.

She's also happy that because of the TrulyRichClub, she's not going into the Stock Market blind. (As you can guess by now, her real name isn't Petunia, nor does she have two sisters named Pamella and Penelope. But their story is absolutely true, reflecting the stories of thousands of people I know.)

By the way, my letter today isn't for everyone.
Please disregard if this isn't your concern.
I don't expect everyone to join my TrulyRichClub.
If this isn't for you, I apologize for bothering you with this letter.
Because today,I'm specifically writing to people who want to grow their financial life'"and who want my guidance in investing in the Stock Market.
Are you tired of being stuck in a rut in your finances?
Are you tired of your lingering debts?
Are you tired of feeling the pain of wanting to help people you love, but can't, because you don't have the resources?
Are you tired of your big fears and uncertainty?
Are you tired of working very hard everyday, only to realize that you don't really have any savings for your future?

Just in case you're that person, let me help you.


To know more about my TrulyRichClub, click the link below:
http://www.bosanchezmembers.com/amember/go.php?r=17958&i=10

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez


PS. By the way, the TrulyRichClub isn't just about Stock Market investing. That's only one part. In the TrulyRichClub, aside from teaching people how to grow in their financial life, I also teach people how to grow in their spiritual life. For what's the use of growing in your finances if you lose your soul?
To know more about the TrulyRichClub, click the link below:
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

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In stock trading, you are up against the sharpest minds on Wall Street. To get ahead, you need an edge.

Insider Information
Insider trading is illegal, although still widespread.

Access to Information
Institutions enjoyed that advantage for decades by getting advance warnings from company executives. Reg. D put an end to that.

Faster Execution
If we all get the same access to the same information more or less at the same time, then it's the speed at which we react to it that counts. The edge is in beating the others to it - by a day, an hour, a minute. That's where trading seems to be heading: faster execution, lower commissions, more sophisticated online order entries.

There is only one problem: when something gets too crowded, it leads to diminishing returns.

"Dogs of the Dow" was a popular strategy in the 90s. Why bother with anything else when you can outperform the market by buying the top 5 or 10 highest yielding Dow 30 stocks? Once a year, or once a quarter, you roll your money from the winners into a new batch of "dogs." A lot of people did that. Every major brokerage firm rolled out its own version. Now every month somebody was rolling money out of their winners into the current dogs. The end result: the strategy stopped working, and the Dow turned itself into an underperforming dog for years.

You can't beat the crowd by running with it. If you want an edge, you have to look where nobody else does.

Despite what they teach you in school, not everybody can be above average, not everybody can be a winner. Trading is a wealth transfer mechanism where money flows from the many to the few.

Betting against the crowd, not with it, will give you that edge. It does not necessarily mean being a contrarian and zigging when everyone else is zagging.

Many proven trading systems insist that you never lose more than 10% on a trade. When a lot of people started following that rule, a stock declining 10% would trigger an avalanche of stop sell orders, causing further decline. So CANSLIM now suggests cutting your losses at 7 or 8% to be out ahead of the crowd. But now CANSLIM has gotten so popular that more and more people are following the 7-8% sell rule. The result? The selling avalanche now starts earlier but subsides before it reaches 10%. Your best bet is to either cut your losses even sooner (which happens more often) or put the stop back at 10%, avoiding getting stopped out of an advancing zoomer altogether.

So if most traders trade off an intraday, 3-day or 10-day chart, it may make sense to take a longer perspective. Most zoomers' runs last 2-4 months. By accepting a little more fluctuation, you increase your chances of bigger gains while minimizing short term trading.



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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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8.21.10 Preview: Wheelchair Ramp by DKcosmonaut


Now in my 80s, gone are the days of running through airports to get from the sidewalk to the ramp to board my flight. Although I can still walk, the distances are just too much for me to handle comfortably. These days, I use a wheelchair, and I'm still making all my flights on schedule.

If you need a wheelchair for your next flight, I offer five suggestions on how to make your journey less troublesome and more enjoyable:

Book in Advance

I always try to book flights well in advance, when I have a wide selection of seats to choose from. Before traveling, I always schedule a wheelchair to be at the airport entrance when I arrive. An employee then takes over and makes sure I get through security. Even when the area is crowded, my wheelchair gets through quickly and to the departing flight gate.

As well as that first need, I always book wheelchairs to be waiting at the aircraft door as the flight lands, whether to take me to connecting flights or final arrival at my destination. This can be done through the airline or by calling the airport directly. The service is free and can even be booked online with some airlines when tickets are booked. For ground transportation, I also book in advance. I don't rely on local taxis; I make sure to arrange wheelchair-friendly transportation and advise reservation agents that I will be in a wheelchair.

Travel Light and Follow Security Rules

I always fly with a carry-on bag only and sometimes also with a small backpack. I can carry everything with me on the wheelchair; I don't have a huge suitcase that requires another person to handle it. I check with the TSA website for disabled travelers for updates and information before my trip.

I follow all rules and don't bring any banned items. I prepare myself to stand and/or walk a few steps through the screening devices and request help, if necessary. Because I make sure to arrive early for my flights, I stay relaxed and am not in a rush to get through security.

Wheelchair Service

Airport wheelchair service is usually free, but I always tip generously. Employees who escort me spend considerable time and effort taking me through the busy airport, security, and to the boarding gate. They deserve your gratitude. Check with the gate agents about where to wait and when to board the plane. Handicapped travelers are normally able to pre-board the aircraft, another reason early arrivals are essential.

Invest in More Comfort

Today's low-priced coach seats seem to be getting more and more restrictive. If you fly infrequently, it may be a more enjoyable trip if you're willing to spend extra money to upgrade to a roomier, more comfortable seat. Most airlines now offer an upgraded coach section with more room, sometimes called things like "Premium Economy," and others offer fixed price upgrades for roomier seats within the coach cabin. I find the additional $100-$300 more than the regular coach fare for these seats on longer domestic flights is worth the price.

Free upgrades are rare, but I try to book for non-peak times, such as overnight flights, and sometimes have been able to qualify for a reduced-price upgrade.

Be Safe in the Air

As I board, I first ask the flight attendant for guidance to my seat, stowing away of my carry-on, and, later, when I need bathroom breaks. I try to be considerate of other passengers and always find they're more than willing to help make me comfortable.

Because of many factors, flying for wheelchair-bound travelers today can be very stressful. I find that careful preparation and knowledge of what to expect at terminals and in the air can greatly ease the ordeal. By planning ahead and leaving ample time to deal with unexpected issues, I'm able to travel freely without feeling my physical condition is a restriction.

You can follow travel writer Ted Sherman on Twitter @travel4seniors and check out his blog travel4seniors.com.

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