NHNY 2010

Early Bird Registration Ends January 31st!

nhny2010 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:30:13 +0000

Get to Miami with Traveler’s Edge x TRAVEL CODE: NHNY2010

nhny2010 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:38:53 +0000

Traveler’s Edge has been in business since 1994 in Garland, Texas. Traveler’s Edge is a home based full service travel agency. Traveler’s Edge is equipped with the SABRE reservation system.

My name is Lu Ann Edger and I am the owner of Traveler’s Edge. I am a CLIA Master Cruise Counselor, a Certified Sandals Specialist, a SuperClubs SuperAgent and a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge. Since I opened the agency I have been on 40+ cruises, traveled to Mexico, London, Paris, Hawaii, Florida and New York City to just to name a few destinations. I enjoy working in the travel industry and hope I can give you personalized service and meet all your travel needs. You can contact me directly via email by selecting the Contact Us button on the left.

Our office is open Monday through Friday. We’re closed on Saturday and Sunday, however if you need us on the weekend, call and leave a message. If we can we will return your call and help you if we are available. We will be more than happy to make an appointment with you in the evening or on a Sunday, just let us know what works best for your schedule.

We will continue to cater to your needs and wishes. Want an economical vacation, we’ll help you find it. Want a five-star vacation of a lifetime, we’ll do the research and make the contacts to find you what you’re looking for.

Working with our clients on a personal, one-on-one basis is extremely important to us. We can work with you in person at our office, at your home or office. We also work with our clients by phone, fax, mail and e-mail.

Travel Agents & What We Do

There are many misconceptions about how a travel agent earns their money. The first one is you, the client, pays your Travel Agent for their services. NOT TRUE. Some Travel Agents charge their clients for everything; here at Traveler’s Edge we are paid by most suppliers. When you book a tour, rent a car or take a cruise we get paid by the Tour Operator, the Car Rental Company or the Cruise Line. Since most of the Airline Carriers no longer pay any commission to Travel Agents, we charge $25 for each airline ticket.

Another myth about Travel Agents is that we only do airline tickets and cruises. That is NOT TRUE. We can handle all of your travel needs. We book escorted tour packages, individual packages, car rentals and hotel accommodations all around the world.

Next time you, your family or friends are planning a vacation or business trip give us a call here at Traveler’s Edge, 972-530-3649 or if out of town call us toll free at 1-800-GO-2-EDGE.

Travel Agency Fees

For comparison purposes, I have listed some of the main items that agencies do charge fees for. We have done an unbiased look at what other agencies in the Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex charges for these items and compared them to our fees. Yes, we are here to stay in business but we want you to feel you get a good value for your dollar.

What the Fee Is For	Traveler’s Edge	Other Travel Agencies in DFW Metroplex
Airline Tickets	$25.00 per ticket	$25.00 to $50.00 per ticket
Airline Tickets Purchased online for you, all changes made by the traveler	$25.00 per reservation	Not Offered
Planning Fee – Upfront cost This is not applied to the package if purchased	No charge	$25.00 to $200.00 per trip
Cruise	No charge	$20.00 per person
Hotel or car reservation only No airline ticket is purchased	No charge	$20.00 per car & $20.00 per hotel stay
Delivery Fees	No charge Will use best method based on departure date and security of documents	$20.00 to actual cost
Research and Booking Fee Looking for Bed & Breakfasts properties, small quaint hotels, city to city planning	$10.00 to $100.00 per trip	$50.00 to $200.00 per trip
Tour packages	No charge	$25.00 to $50.00 per person or packag

In the past few years more and more travelers think they can find a better deal online. Whether it be at a Big Internet travel provider or just an Individual agency running a special. If you book online, be careful that you are getting what you want. Another agent recently told me that a client called from the airport, they had decided to purchase their tickets online, got to the airport and found out they booked San Jose, California instead of San Jose del Cabo, oops.

Here at Traveler’s Edge, we always strive to find what you are looking for. If it’s lowest price, we look for that. If it’s the best deal (whatever that means), we look for that. We believe our fees are fair and reasonable.

We understand if you don’t want to pay the fee for an airline ticket and if you are comfortable purchasing these online no problem. But why not let us help with your accommodations, transportation and activities once you reach your final destination.

Totally natural hair dyes could be on market in two years

nhny2010 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:03:56 +0000

Hair dyes made with only natural ingredients could be on the market in two years, according to research teams at the University of Leeds and speciality chemicals company DyeCat.

According to DyeCat, the chemicals in hair colorants contain severe allergens, sensitizers and suspected carcinogens.

Although companies are aware of the negative reputation of chemical hair dyes among some consumers, finding a natural alternative has presented a challenge in the industry.

Challenge to find natural alternative

A team of researchers from Leeds University, led by Dr Richard Blackburn, has been working with DyeCat, developing formulas to remove p-phenylenediamine (PPD) and p-toloenediamine (PTD) and replace them with purely botanical ingredients.

Blackburn, who is both senior lecturer at University of Leeds and company president of DyeCat, has been working with a team of specialists to develop a fully oxidated hair dye system, which will achieve the same results as those currently on the market.

He claimed the progress has been very promising. They have already created semi-permanent natural botanical hair dyes which he said last up to 12 wash and dry cycles.

The formulas have been developed, but DyeCat still needs to convince retailers to sell their formulas on the high street. Blackburn exclusively told CosmeticsDesign that DyeCat are currently in negotiations with two cosmetics companies in US and UK to produce botanic extracts for hair care.

Blackburn said that the prospect of making hair dyes from natural compounds was very attractive to many cosmetics brands. He added that although his research teams are close to finalizing the formula for a permanent hair dye using botanic ingredients, the catalyst for this product still needs to be tested and this will take some time.

Research supported by the Technology Strategy Board

Research into this area of natural formulation was given a recent boost by the allocation of funds by the Technology Strategy Board into extracting natural compounds from seaweed to be used in hair dye and hair care.

According to Blackburn, DyeCat had already been investigating the possibilities of using dyes from seaweed before being approached by the Technology Strategy Board.

This funding allowed a project to develop which linked researchers such as Blackburn and his company DyeCat with retailers like the Body Shop.

The project of using seaweed extracts for hair care and hair colorant products will begin for DyeCat on the 1st October. Blackburn hopes to follow this with further projects with cosmetics and hair care retailers.

By Leah Armstrong

*via www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com

NHNY 2010 Register Today

nhny2010 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:24:51 +0000

NATURAL HUE, NATURAL YOU HAIR SUMMIT 2010

MIAMI, FL March 12th-14th

Click the Image above to register

Friday, March 12, 2010

9 pm to 12 am

Meet and Greet Mixer

Tiffany’s Hotel (rooftop)

801 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach, Fl 33139

(305) 531-5796

Saturday March 13th, 2010

7:30am-8:00am

Beach Fun Run and Fitness with Trainer Anthony Hodge

9:30am Registration and Continental Breakfast

Location: Embassy Suites Guest Café

Embassy Suites Theater Room

10:00am

First General Assembly (Embassy Suites Theater Room)

10:15am

Welcome and General Session

Pamela Robinson (Naturally Divine Co.) Raygon Fields (EVO-IFC) Chay P. King (Phenomenal Women Productions)

10:30am to 11:00am

Through a combination of speakers and multimedia presentation, NHNY attendees will enter into their first 40 minute learning module

11:00am to 11:30am

Group Picture

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12:00p to 5:00p

Open Market Begins for Table Sponsors and Product Presenters

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11:30am to 12:30pm

Lunch and Learn with P2Fitness Nutrition Expert

12:40pm to 1:20pm

2^nd Assembly for Info Sessions

10 minute break

1:30pm to 2:10pm

3^rd Assembly for Info Sessions

Final General Assembly

2:15pm to 3:00pm

Grand Ballroom

Catwalk 3-5-7

5:00pm-7:00pm

Hair and Accessories Runway Show

Meet and Greet with Designers

7:00pm Party til the cops come knocking or we get arrested

Sunday March 14th, 2010

Market Extravaganza 10am to 4pm

Belafonte Tacolocy Center

6161 Northwest 9th Ave

Miami, Florida 33127

Send Vendor and Registration Requests to NHNY2010@gmail.com

Can’t wait to see you in Miami!

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