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I first saw these advertisements promoting tourism– ‘South Africa: It’s Possible’ — two years ago in Dubai.

We enjoyed a twenty minute comedy riff as to who the Hell came up with this slogan….now it’s running in American magazines:

Let’s just say it doesn’t strike me as compelling. Sort of like:

Yeah, you could go to South Africa, but why? Or Maybe you’d rather
just stay home and sort your sock drawer. Well, it’s possible.

Flip a coin.
Oh, whatever. I mean….if it’s possible today…I guess it’ll be possible later.

No real hurry to get there. (Despite the mesmerizing ad campaign).

It’s a long flight….maybe you’d just rather wait for someone at National Geographic to photograph the best parts and then, well, maybe you’ll buy the magazine instead….that’s possible, too.

I have four new ideas for their next series of commercials:

South Africa–Why not?

South Africa–Maybe yes, Maybe No

South Africa–Could be alright for a few days

South Africa- Better than nothing

So, Madison Avenue: Call Me.

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Better late than never (and trust me, that’s a true Sag motto)…..November 22 - December 20.

These Sagittarius natives have too many people in line for their sage wisdom (none of which they take themselves). Known for their keen wit and ‘horse sense,’ they have an uncanny sense of timing. Most especially with lotto, daily doubles and yes, even slot machines.

Ruled by Jupiter, these expansive individuals travel the globe–in their mind IF not literally. Restless for knowledge, they have an innate belief that everything happens for a reason.

Of course, they must have wheels. Sag can’t be stuck in one place or Cabin Fever erupts with a vengeance. ‘It’s hard to hit a moving target’ is their motto and it’s served them well.

Philosophical, they view life as sets of learning experiences that they will share with you until you duct tape their mouths shut. Go for it. They are athletic and never shy away from championing a cause or underdog. Sagitarrians can be judgmental and often things blurt uncensored from their mouths (insert foot here), but they mean well and the intent usually spares them that karate chop they deserve.

Minor health issues may crop up for these individuals in the early months of 2009–but should subside by the second quarter of the year with proper attention.

YYC’s Fave Sags:

Lucien S-P (November 29)
Jaden Nakata (November 22)
Minnie Aleene (December 17)
Grace C. (December 8 )
Norman Summers (November 29)
Britney Spears (you go, Girlfriend)
Bob Dodson (the man, not the cat)
Laurence Moens
Gianni Versace (December 2)
Uncle George (November 22)
Max Baer aka ‘Jethro’ (December 4)
Steve Buscemi (December 13)

Continue on to our Astrology page or current Starstyle articles.

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Baggage advice for UK passengers, courtesy of the BBC. Commentary in capitals:

The arrangements, announced by the Department for Transport, apply to all passengers starting their journey at a UK airport, and to those transferring between flights at a British airport. PRAISE THE LORD

All cabin baggage must be processed as hold baggage and carried in the hold of passenger aircraft departing UK airports. AMEN

Passengers may take through the airport security search area, in a single, transparent plastic carrier bag, only the following items. Nothing may be carried in pockets:

# Pocket-size wallets and pocket-size purses plus contents (for example money, credit cards, identity cards, etc - not handbags)

# Travel documents essential for the journey (for example passports and tickets)

# Prescription medicines and medical items sufficient and essential for the flight (eg, diabetic kit), except in liquid form unless verified as authentic. (AS IN, HOW?) Passengers are advised to bring medicines in containers where the seal has not been broken

# Spectacles and sunglasses, without cases KUDOS TO ‘SUNGLASSES HUT

# Contact lens holders, without bottles of solution I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO APPLY MY LENSES WITH THE BACTERIA-LADEN WATER IN THE PLANE’S W/C

# For those travelling with an infant: baby food, milk (the contents of each bottle must be tasted by the accompanying passenger) (LOVE THAT SIMILAC) and sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight…TIME TO POTTY TRAIN THAT 2 MONTH OLD… (nappies, wipes, creams and nappy disposal bags)

# Female sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight, if unboxed (eg tampons, pads, towels and wipes) REMEMBER, NO CHANGES OF PAD OR TAMPON PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH.

# Tissues (unboxed) and/or handkerchiefs HOW VEDDY KIND

# Keys (but no electrical key fobs). All passengers must be hand searched, and their footwear and all the items they are carrying must be X-ray screened. GREAT, AT LEAST I DON’T GET AN EXTRA BILL IN THE POST FROM THE RADIOLOGIST’S OFFICE

Pushchairs and walking aids must be X-ray screened, and only airport-provided wheelchairs may pass through the screening point. I FEEL MUCH SAFER

Any purchases made in departure lounges will be permitted onboard aircraft, with the exception of those flying to the US.

I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO HAVE MY COLOGNE AND SCOTCH WHISKEY RIPPED FROM MY HANDS AS A TERRORIST THREAT TO THE NATION. FRANKLY, I’D RATHER SEE ILLICIT BOTTLES OF WATER, FORMULA AND HERSHEY BARS PURCHASED IN ‘DUTY FREE’ CONCESSIONS THAN SARAH PALIN ON MY FLIGHT. PERSONAL OPINION ONLY.

Those traveling to the US will be able to purchase goods for consumption in the airport but no additional items, other than those on the list, can be carried onto the aircraft. WHAT A RELIEF.

In addition to the above, all passengers boarding flights to the US and all the items they are carrying must be subjected to secondary search at the boarding gate. I CAN HARDLY WAIT. THIS IS SO SENSUAL.

Any liquids discovered will be removed from the passenger. GOD, I HOPE THEY FRISK ME.

There are no changes to current hold baggage security measures. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Passengers are being asked to allow themselves plenty of extra time and to ensure that other than the few permitted items listed above, all their belongings are placed in their hold baggage and checked in. DON’T YOU LOVE LEAVING YOUR HOME TEN HOURS BEFORE AN EIGHT HOUR FLIGHT. HAVE A GOOD DAY…HAPPY TRAILS.

If passengers have any questions on their travel arrangements or security in place at airports they should contact their airline or carrier. GIVE YOURSELF AN ADDITIONAL TWO HOURS TO WORK THROUGH THE PHONE TREE CONNECTION…. GOOD LUCK AND GODSPEED.

Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/uk/4778615.stm

Published: 2006/08/12 09:23:01 GMT

© BBC MMVIII

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