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...ultimate goal is improving education, not just talking. Yet talk has its value. "The indicators we use to look at schools affect what schools focus on," says Nancy Rankin, at the National Parenting Association. "If they know they will get publicity as the top school for professor-student mentoring, maybe they will encourage faculty to be more available to students." Parents and college applicants who want to join the discourse can view the list of participating institutions on the NSSE website www.indiana.edu/NSSE) if any colleges they're interested in are included, they can ask those schools for their results...
...solely from a houseboat is too slow and costly, since the Admiral cruises at just 10 m.p.h. and guzzles 1.5 gal. of gasoline per mile. Most renters add on a separate speedboat, to be towed astern. Practical houseboaters tend to moor the big vessel on a secluded beach and use the faster, more fuel-efficient powerboat for recreation and exploration...
...time to don my captain's hat. Question was, Could I drive, er, pilot a two-story house? During the next several hours, Steve gave us a crash course on how to operate the high-powered generator, prime the engine, use the toilet, work the marine radio and anchor the boat. Under his watchful eye, I soon settled into the captain's chair to take over the wheel. And then, good news! It became obvious that driving a houseboat--even a 60-footer--is a snap. Its dual engines powered us so smoothly over the lake that we wouldn...
While they're waiting for improvements, travelers are shopping around. At least 40% visit four or more sites before buying, and many say they simply use the Web for research, then do their purchasing via the phone. Indeed, says Pappas, while travel is the leading segment of e-commerce, only 8% of all travel bookings are made online...
Those who would rather spend a few extra bucks than drag the kids to the airport for a 6 a.m. departure may be better served by one of the big online agencies, such as Travelocity.com or Expedia.com Consumer friendly and easy to use, these two megafirms together garner 40% of all online airline bookings. They are also well stocked with air, hotel, car and cruise options and have comprehensive family pages offering helpful tips and trips. One big disadvantage: neither site will allow you to use frequent-flyer miles for upgrades or free flights...