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Discover the best of Southeast Asia as we offer a seat sale as low as P999 from now until July 15, 2010, for travel from September 1 to October 31, 2010. Manila-Kota Kinabalu seats are up for grabs for the ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fare of P999, while it’s P1,499 for flights from Manila to Brunei and Ho Chi Minh, and from Clark to Singapore and Bangkok. Try something new in Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta with our flights from Manila or from Cebu to Singapore for only P1,999 ‘Go Lite’. You can save as much as 50% on these destinations, with the ASEAN seat sale. We fly to the most ASEAN destinations from the Philippines. Explore these countries and experience the wonders of Southeast Asia. For your bookings and inquiries, go to www.cebupacificair.com! We have also included the Davao hub flights in this sale with flights from Davao to Cagayan de Oro for the ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fare of P499, Davao to Cebu, Iloilo and Zamboanga for a ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fare of only P799 and Davao to Manila for a ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fare of P999. Our Manila-Cebu flights are also on sale for the ‘Go Lite’ fare of only P599 for travel from August 1 to September 30, 2010. Hurry, book your seats now!

We love keeping you happy! So we're slashing our fares up to 50% OFF on all our domestic and international destinations in a seat sale from now until July 12, 2010, for travel from September 1 to October 31, 2010. We fly to a total of 33 domestic and 16 international destinations, using the youngest aircraft fleet in the country. Destinations on sale include flights to Brunei, Beijing, Osaka, Seoul (Incheon), Busan, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Taipei, Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Head to fabulous destinations like Boracay (Caticlan), Cauayan, Tuguegarao, Laoag, Coron (Busuanga), Dumaguete, Cebu, Surigao and Pagadian, or grab flights from Cebu to Dipolog, Bacolod, Iloilo and Butuan. We also have direct flights from Davao to Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu. More happy news as CEB expects delivery of three more brand new Airbus A320 aircraft in the last quarter of the year as part of our expansion plan. This means we will increase frequencies to our domestic and international destinations and you get to travel more! More reasons for you to fly at www.cebupacificair.com!

I have leased a nicely furnished studio at Jomtien Beach Condominium,14th floor,for under 8500 per month for 3 months starting Aug 2.Electricity is add'l and I'll pay 350b for 4M internet.It's American owned and he has 3 more available.Cable is included-Jomtien cable.I met the owner here in South Florida a few weeks ago after seeing his post on another forum-good guy and very helpful.If you are interested,please PM me and I'll tell you the exact amount as he didn't want me to share the price openly. Less expensive for longer stay.

sorry,wrong thread

I agree.Wasn't OG their 2nd leading scorer last season?Re: His Highness,I understand he had a bad WC,again,beacuse he couldn't curse,/swear at officials.

Boeing Plans to Debut 787 Dreamliner and New Unmanned Systems at Farnborough. CHICAGO, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will make its international debut this month when the doors open on the Farnborough International Airshow outside London. Boeing also will feature an extensive display of new, advanced unmanned systems and technologies. "We've chosen Farnborough as a venue for spotlighting the breakthrough capabilities and innovations of both our commercial airplanes and our defense, space and security businesses," said Tom Downey, senior vice president, Boeing Communications. "We look forward to an optimistic mood this year as industry leaders meet amid signs of economic recovery." The 787 flight-test airplane, ZA003, will touch down at Farnborough the morning of Sunday, July 18 and will remain on static display through mid-day July 20. The airplane will be open for tours on a scheduled basis July 19 and 20. Boeing is using ZA003 to test and certify seats, galleys and associated cabin safety and comfort systems, among other test points. Boeing's exhibit at the show will focus on unmanned systems, including the international debut of the recently unveiled Phantom Ray demonstrator, the A160 Hummingbird and the Unmanned Little Bird. The Boeing Unmanned Systems Display will showcase more than a dozen products, including the new Integrator and the ScanEagle Compressed Carriage. During the show's daily flying demonstration, Boeing will demonstrate the capabilities of its advanced, combat-proven, multi-role F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter. The company and its customers will display several other systems, including the air show debut of the 737-based Peace Eagle airborne early warning and control platform for the Turkish Air Force. Visitors also will see the C-17 Globemaster III military transport; the F-15E Eagle fighter jet; and the AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter. In addition, Qatar Airways will display its newest Boeing 777-300ER July 19-22. Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 90 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training. With corporate offices in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 159,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries. The company's leadership is strengthened further by hundreds of thousands of people who work for Boeing suppliers worldwide.

OT:Maybe Scholes has attended a camp this summer and learned how to tackle.Probably not.I see a big dropoff in his goals this year.

Ha.I forgot about the Spurs fans.........& Webb.

LOL-it amazes me that folks insist on the mayo/whatever sauce it is that has been ambient temperature for hours.

FIFA annouced today that this will be the final WC with the current referee system. Finally! Webb is excellent. Also nice to see a first time WC champion-good for the game.

Pattaya Bay Resort.Good location,rooftop pool,free WiFi and 2 computers in lobby,gym.inroom safe. http://pattayabayresort.com/default.aspx Stay 6 nights and 7th night is free.

Straight from 2nd Rd and Pattaya Tai

Airlines pitch their global alliances as seamless networks, yet there are so many hitches that consumers may want to shop around. Alliances have existed for more than a decade as airlines have sought to market themselves jointly. But the companies have found that splicing together computer systems and competitive instincts has been difficult and is still evolving. As a result, perks and policies vary among each of the three big alliances—Star, oneworld and SkyTeam. "There are still really deep pockets of incompatibility. It's not always what it's cracked up to be," said Randy Petersen, publisher of frequent-flier magazines and founder of the website FlyerTalk.com. For example, using mileage points for a free ticket or to upgrade from a coach ticket to business class is generally easier if you're flying one of the member airlines in Star Alliance than in oneworld or SkyTeam. Meanwhile, access to fancy lounges is often better for elite-level frequent fliers at oneworld. And the simple act of earning miles for flights isn't the same across all alliances, or even among airlines within the same alliance. If you're a Delta Air Lines Inc. frequent flier, for instance, and you pay $1,297 to fly to Europe on Delta's SkyTeam partner Air France, you probably expect to collect Delta miles. But there's a catch: Delta doesn't give you miles if your ticket, like this one, is among Air France's five lowest fare classes. A Delta spokesman said the airline follows Air France rules to align with what partner airlines offer their own customers. Other carriers in other alliances do the same. "It is something on our list to improve as we align pricing and fare classes," the Delta spokesman said. For airline alliance members to be able to coordinate fares and schedules and operate joint ventures, they must have antitrust immunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Key airlines in the Star and SkyTeam alliances already have this. Big airlines in the oneworld alliance including AMR Corp.'s American Airlines, British Airways Plc and Japan Airlines Corp. are likely to soon win antitrust immunity, perhaps by the end of this month. DOT has already granted preliminary approval. This will make oneworld more competitive with the other alliances, especially to Europe. Currently American and British Airways can't offer frequent-flier miles or awards on each other's trans-Atlantic flights—a significant disadvantage for oneworld customers. For frequent travelers, alliances have gotten so important for earning and redeeming miles and offering perks that picking an alliance may be more important than picking an airline. "Competition used to be strictly between airlines. But competition is really happening between alliances now," said Christian Klick, a Star Alliance vice president. For consumers, the biggest perk of alliances is mileage: You can earn miles in your home airline's frequent-flier program and redeem them on lots of carriers around the globe, and you can fly on far-flung airlines and still earn miles and status in your home airline's program. There are other benefits. Top-tier frequent fliers—those in the higher categories of elite status—typically get access to airport lounges at partner airlines. And your elite-level frequent-flier status gets recognized by other alliance members, so benefits like priority check-in, boarding, standby status and baggage service are good on lots of airlines. Star, which was the first global alliance with its launch in 1997, is by far the largest of the three alliances with 28 airlines and 1,172 destinations. It gained ground in the U.S. last fall when Continental Airlines Inc. left SkyTeam and joined Star. Star is the only alliance with multiple U.S. members: UAL Corp.'s United Airlines, Continental and US Airways Group Inc. Oneworld, which has 11 airlines and 727 destinations, says it has focused on quality and not quantity. Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. and Qantas Airways Ltd. typically get very high marks among travelers for premium service, reliability and facilities, for example. Oneworld also claims big airlines in key business-travel markets: London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and New York. One place it is lacking: mainland China, where oneworld has no partner. SkyTeam, a collection of 13 airlines offering 898 destinations, has adopted a similar stance, saying that while it lacks size, it is made up of "regional champions" such as Delta, the largest carrier in the U.S., and Air France-KLM, the largest in Europe. Which alliance is best for you really depends on what you want when you fly. Here's a guide, and picks of top choices in different categories, based on a close study of alliance policies, discussions with alliance officials and consultation with several frequent-flier experts. Upgrades Top Choice: Star Alliance Using miles to upgrade a coach ticket to business class, or even business class to first class, is one of the best benefits of frequent-flier programs. Most airlines offer it, but the ability to use miles to upgrade on alliance partners is much more difficult. Star Alliance has the most liberal policy. You can use miles to buy upgrades to business class from most coach fares on 17 of the 28 Star airlines. Oneworld doesn't allow any upgrades using miles on partner airlines. SkyTeam allows some upgrades using miles, but only if you first buy a full-fare coach ticket. Lounge Access Top Choice: Oneworld For road warriors who want the showers, food, bars and comfortable work or rest spaces of fancy airport lounges, travel experts say oneworld currently has the strongest offering, though Star is close. Oneworld gives top-tier elite members access to fancy lounges, even when they are flying coach. And the lounges that oneworld can offer are exceptional: British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qantas are all known for outstanding airport clubs. "Oneworld is excellent as far as elite benefits go," said Ben Schlappig, a connoisseur of frequent-flier programs who writes the One Mile at a Time blog at BoardingArea.com. Star also offers lounge access to top-tier frequent fliers when flying abroad. Neither Star nor oneworld offer lounge access to the lowest level of elite frequent fliers, typically those that fly at least 25,000 miles a year. SkyTeam can be more restrictive. In addition to the lowest level of frequent fliers, some mid-level elite members also are excluded from lounge access, such as the gold level at Delta, which requires earning 50,000 miles a year. Redeeming Miles for Award Tickets Top Choice: Oneworld If it's free tickets that you really want out of an airline, then you'd be wise to consider Star Alliance. It is considered to have the best availability of frequent flier award tickets by dint of having the most airline members. That's a key thing since travelers often complain about airlines being skimpy with frequent-flier awards. The ability to redeem seats with miles on other airlines makes it easier to actually use your miles. Star Alliance increasingly makes it easy for members to book award tickets online on partner airlines. Through a computer system called StarNet, Star Alliance partners post all the seats they make available to mileage awards, and most airlines incorporate that into their own websites. If you can't find seats to Europe on Continental, United or US Airways, you may have better luck with Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Scandinavian or LOT Polish. "There's little question that Star Alliance is the best for award redemption," said Gary Leff, the member-elected president of FlyerTalk.com. "They're the biggest alliance and in general their award availability is the best." While most Star Alliance members make all open award seats available to customers, United is an exception. It blocks some availability from StarNet. When airlines let you use your miles on partners, they typically end up having to pay the partner for providing the transportation. So it can be cash out the door. A spokesman for United says Star Alliance members set the price United must pay for each award flight flown by a member of United's Mileage Plus program. "There are occasions when Mileage Plus may limit the number of award seats available on Star Alliance carriers," the spokesman said. "These occasions primarily occur when United has direct or connecting service to the destination and United award seats are available." Oneworld says its members have agreed to make reward seats equally available—if one carrier offers the seats, all must offer them. The alliance hopes that can be a "competitive advantage," said spokesman Michael Blunt. Comparing Global Alliances Which airline alliance is right for you? A look at what the big three offer. STAR Airlines 28 Airports served 1,172 Key members-United, Continental, US Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore, ANA, Air Canada,Thai Lounges; lounge access-990; all elites except bottom level Can you use miles to upgrade? Most airlines Redeeming miles for award tickets-The alliance has the most airline members and offers widespread sharing of inventory among partners. Do key airlines have antitrust immunity? Yes ONEWORLD Airlines 11 Airports served 727 Key members-American, British Airways, JAL, Iberia, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Finnair, LAN Lounges; lounge access-550; all elites except bottom level Can you use miles to upgrade?No Redeeming miles for award tickets-Restrictions on American Airlines and British Airways limit options to Europe Do key airlines have antitrust immunity?Likely soon-(after shedding London some routes) SkyTeam Airlines 13 Airports served 898 Key members-Delta, Air France-KLM, Korean, Alitalia, Aeroflot, Aeromexico Lounges; lounge access-447; only top-tier elites Can you use miles to upgrade?Only on full fare tickets Redeeming miles for award tickets-Delta and Air France both had low availability in a recent awards test(because of high load factors I suppose) Do key airlines have antitrust immunity?Yes Write to Scott McCartney at middleseat@wsj.com

have booked a ride already.Anybody else heading that way?

I have nothing to add re:China a/l but I will buy you a beer or 2 once you arrive.

I laugh every time I see your name,which reminds me of that spanish slang for pussy,"chocha". And BTW,you wouldn't be laughing at my post if you had checked the airline deals thread.Moron.

Yes,they were screwed by FIFA incompetence too.Goal line technology has been available for how many years?

Please,go back and regale us with total number of victories from either team in previous WC after your search.Not counting those on home soil,as I mentioned.

We're cutting fares to all our domestic destinations and Malaysia by as much as 49% in a seat sale from now until June 28, 2010 for travel this August 1 to September 30, 2010. You can avail of P999 ‘Go Lite’ fare to any of CEB’s domestic destinations, such as Bacolod, Iloilo, Davao, Surigao and Dipolog from Manila and Cebu. Boracay (Caticlan), Bohol (Tagbilaran), Camarines Sur (Naga) and Palawan (Puerto Princesa) flights are also included in this seat sale. The same P999 ‘Go Lite’ fare is also available for guests traveling from Manila to Kota Kinabalu, while Manila to Kuala Lumpur seats are selling for only P1,999 ‘Go Lite'. We operate Airbus services to Kota Kinabalu twice weekly, and to Kuala Lumpur daily. The seat sale is in time for the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2010, which will kick off this July 24 until September 16, 2010. The mega sale offers great shopping bargains up to 70% off! Enjoy the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival this year, and the country’s other cultural offerings. Book early at www.cebupacificair.com to take advantage of the P999 seat sale to any point in CEB’s very extensive network within the Philippines!

Gees,try to keep up.I have already posted a deal in airline deals on LH regarding US accomplishments.

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2093732 you're welcome

and if anyone here thinks any different,FUCK YOU TOO! Nice to WIN the group.

So long,Search King!