So, F1 is ramping up and there are tons of races to attend all over the world. China, Malaysia, Spain, Monaco, India, Abu Dhabi, the US—you could really spend a lot of dough getting to any one of these, much less all of them. Naturally there are tickets that have to be bought and other incidentals, but the logistics of traveling abroad and seeing races like these are a little more involved than one may think at first.

The first step is actually seeing which race you want to attend. F1 is a worldwide series, and because of the prohibitively expensive nature of international travel for most people, it’s likely that you will only be going to see one race. If you can afford to see more than that, then power to you, you probably don’t need this guide!

Once you know where you want to go there is the matter of buying tickets for the event. They can be expensive, and a lot of the more popular venues go fast, so it’s important to buy as early as possible. Prices vary based on how popular various events are. Monaco, for example, is a part of the Triple Crown, and tends to be more expensive than the Circuit of the Americas. From there it’s finding airfare and accommodations.

Flying to different countries, especially across an ocean or two, costs a lot, so it’s important to shop around. Airfare to Europe from the US is usually around $1,000 round trip per person, though you can get to East Asia for less. The pricing is great if you don’t care to see Le Mans, but do want to visit the Suzuka Circuit.

Accommodations are a great way to take an expensive trip and make it cost even more. This is definitely something which’s price depends entirely on location; the Circuit of the Americas is in Texas, which isn’t exactly known for tremendous property prices, meaning that you won’t break the bank for a decent to nice hotel. However, staying overnight at Monaco, especially in a room that overlooks the track, can cost a princely sum.

Traveling to see Grand Prix events is definitely the experience of a lifetime, but it is something that requires a lot of planning and a little means to do right. Whether you’re going to Texas, France, Brazil, or Japan, the excitement is palpable, and the party is fantastic. With a little shopping around and foresight, you can visit the race of your dreams and save a little money without sacrificing comfort or good seats.

For those of you who cannot make it here is a video of the some of the highlights from the 2013 Malaysia race.

Contribution from  James Ryan author, travel writer and Scott Tucker ALMs sports commentator

While the whole story can be found on other places on the web, the short end of it is that a British Petroleum oil rig crashed and sank last week. The whole thing has been leaking since then and they are now sure of at least three spots from which it is leaking. The oil came very close to the shoreline, but Obama is doing everything in his power to get it cleaned up as soon as possible. The American people will not have to pay for the clean up, that bill will fall on the hands of BP.

Seeing as how we are solidly in the “Now” generation, and everything should be delivered to us “Now!” it is now wonder that search engines are trying to perfect the ability to get us the relevant information that we want to know about, as it is published. A new article came out recently regarding what this is going to mean for the three search engine giants, twitter, you  and much more.

With diet and food being such a big deal these days, when I came across this I thought I would share it with everyone.

Once in a while there is a great article, and for every person that article will be different. For some this is going to be one of them, and for others you will want to just set it aside and pretend you never saw it. Don’t just read the content though. If you don’t like Obama at least listen to the message. While it ends on a note of uncertainty, who can be certain with the political climate surrounding the Middle East. The point of the article though is that whether you agree with the plans or now, reaching this point in Obama’s health care plan shows that maybe, just maybe he does know what he’s doing and can follow and shape the long game. That is what it took to get him here. If you do like Obama, this is one more thing that gives you hope for his ability to handle the Middle East.

Scientists are on a hunt for artifacts that may be able to give them a hint into the world of ancient Mesopotamia. In their first expedition they uncovered evidence of a society that lived in that area up until 4000 year ago, a period of time we know very little about. If you would like to learn more about this, here is the article.

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Clay tennis courts are the slowest of tennis court surfaces. Unlike grass or hard courts, clay courts reduce the forward velocity of a tennis court. There are positives and negatives to the slow surface: Players have more time to get after each ball, so the game strategies are usually a little more methodical and calculated. However, it’s less likely to witness a power game on clay.

Patience and tactical prowess are important qualities for tennis players to possess when competing on these types of courts. The French Open live is played on clay courts at the famed Roland Garros stadium. This venue has tripped up many famous tennis champs, the clay being a little too unpredictable to handle.

There are some athletes who know how to work the clay. These players are considered to be “specialists” of this kind of surface: they’ve honed their talents and know how to use the slower surface to their advantage. Such players who have thrived on the Roland Garros courts include: Carlos Moya, Chrissie Evert, Monica Seles, Bjorn Borg, Steffi Graf, and Martina Navratilova.

Grand Slam winners who have won the French Openoften incorporate the tactic of aiming for the far corner opposite their opponent’s position. It’s not common to win a match with one forceful shot; champs know that it takes time and skill to confuse their battle mate.

Wimbledon is the next Grand Slam event, which have much different surfaces. Wimbledon highlights are always exciting because the games are played on grass surfaces, enabling a fast-paced and thrilling game.

When deciding on an alcohol or drug rehab facility for your friend or loved one it’s important to consider what type of treatment would be best for the individual before making a decision on where to send this person.  Many different programs offer different drug or alcohol rehabilitation therapies ranging from equine therapy, long term rehabilitation, and art therapy.  These different rehabilitation types come with different costs associated with them and should be examined thoroughly before making the final decision.
Certain individuals respond better to certain therapy types so it’s important to think long and hard about this before any final decisions are made.  Different types of therapies work in different ways to the individuals benefit.  You want to make sure that your friend loved one is getting the best possible treatment that is going to last longer than when they exit the rehab facility.
The less effective a treatment is the more likely that person is to relapse.  By choosing the incorrect treatment type you are decreasing the chance that the drug and alcohol rehabilitation works over the long run, and additional stints in rehab facilities may be necessary.

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