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"I have a notion that gamblers are as happy as most people, being always excited; women, wine, fame, the table, even ambition, sate now and then, but every turn of the card and cast of the dice keeps the gambler alive."- Lord ByronThe starting lineups have been set. The fantasy football teams have been drafted. The money has found its way back into the offshore gaming accounts, and the Week 1 lines are posted and ripe for the picking. The sporting public has been going through rehab and withdrawal for seven months since the Super Bowl, but it is about to again submerge itself in a wonderful orgy of drinking, violence, and gambling that will last the next 21 weeks.The season kicks off Thursday night...

I can think of many reasons for someone to buy a hurricane shutter; some of them obvious, some of them not so much. Hurricane shutters are most commonly found in southern states that often see hurricanes or bad weather a couple months out of the year. Without hurricane shutters, you are risking a lot of damage to your home or business.Hurricane or "storm pane" shutters are usually constructed out of steel or aluminum and provide superior protection to that of Bahamas, Colonial, wooden, or vinyl shutters. Hurricane shutters are created with one intention in mind, to protect your home or business from dangerous weather. For this reason, hurricane shutters can be found at a much more affordable price...

Bahamas, officially titled the "Commonwealth of the Bahamas", is an archipelago lying off the south-east coast of Florida, USA and north of Cuba. The Bahamas consists of more than 700 islands and over 1000 cays and rocks covering an area of more than 5,000 sq. mi (nearly 14,000 sq. km.) and a population of over 300,000. Only about 30 islands are inhabited. The largest island is Andros but New Providence is the most populous. The capital Nassau is situated on this island. Eighty-five percent of the population is made up of Afro-Bahamians, the rest are Europeans with a slender minority being Asians. The main languages are English, Creole Spanish and Portuguese. The nation is predominantly...

Taking some time off from your busy work and spending it on your favorite hobby is probably the best gift that you can give to yourself. You know how much it takes to earn money-working overtime, under pressure, and sometimes neglecting significant events such as your birthday or your wedding anniversary. You will eventually appreciate your hard work if you know how to take some time off and spend it with your favorite hobby-whether camping and water skiing in the great lakes of good old USA or fishing on the nearby pond. It provides enjoyment as well as relaxation for the next several days before going back to your busy work once again.Probably one of your favorite pastimes during weekends is...

Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and is delighted to have as a guest well- known author and travel writer, Christopher P. Baker.Christopher is an expert on Cuba and Jamaica, as well as other venues in the Caribbean and Latin America.Christopher was named Travel Journalist Of The Year by the Jamaica Tourist Board in 1998. He is here to discuss with us Jamaica.Good Day Christopher and thank you for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Please tell our readers something about yourself, your expertise and the books you have authored.Christopher:I grew up and was educated in England, where I began my international travels while studying geography at university. After settling in California in...

Bahamas, officially titled the "Commonwealth of the Bahamas", is an archipelago lying off the south-east coast of Florida, USA and north of Cuba. The Bahamas consists of more than 700 islands and over 1000 cays and rocks covering an area of more than 5,000 sq. mi (nearly 14,000 sq. km.) and a population of over 300,000. Only about 30 islands are inhabited. The largest island is Andros but New Providence is the most populous. The capital Nassau is situated on this island. Eighty-five percent of the population is made up of Afro-Bahamians, the rest are Europeans with a slender minority being Asians. The main languages are English, Creole Spanish and Portuguese. The nation is predominantly...

Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and is pleased to have as a guest Tom Savvides, expert on Greece and co-owner of National Travel Service Inc located in Livingston, New Jersey.Thanks Tom for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Can you tell our readers something about yourself and your expertise pertaining to Greece and the Greek Islands?TOM:I am a co-owner of National Travel Service, Inc. Our agency was started by my family in 1969 specifically to assist the Greek community in the NY/NJ area with their travel needs. Since that time we have evolved into a full-service travel agency specializing in travel to Greece. I personally lead an annual food and wine tour to Greece and have traveled...

As everyone knows, the Bahamas are one of the most sought out vacation areas to travel to. Thousands of people each year travel there for the warm climate, sandy beaches, and the many attractions the islands have to offer.One of the main attractions that seems to draw a lot of visitors is the abundance of superior tailored hotels. Most of the more popular hotels, are located with ocean front views. Tourists seem to love to wake up in the morning, and see the ocean as their first vision of the day. Supposedly, it has some type of enlightenment on a person's nervous system. Some of the more highly prestigious hotels are the Abaco Beach Resort, and the Small Hope Bay Lodge.The Abaco Beach Resort...

While the beaches of the Bahamas are the premier tourist attraction, there are many more things to do if you travel inland. On Abaco you can visit the Abaco National Park, which is a 20,500-acre national park dedicated to preservation of the native plants and animals of the Bahamas. It is one of the only places in the Bahamas where you can see the endangered Bahama Parrots. These beautiful emerald colored birds call the park home. Also on Abaco you can see the wild horses of Abaco. These horses are probably descendants of the horses Columbus brought on his trips to the New World. They are housed in a preservation area in the pine forests of Abaco. Also on Abaco you can explore the Hope Town...

Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and is delighted to have as a guest well- known author and travel writer, Christopher P. Baker.Christopher is an expert on Cuba and Jamaica, as well as other venues in the Caribbean and Latin America.Christopher was named Travel Journalist Of The Year by the Jamaica Tourist Board in 1998. He is here to discuss with us Jamaica.Good Day Christopher and thank you for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Please tell our readers something about yourself, your expertise and the books you have authored.Christopher:I grew up and was educated in England, where I began my international travels while studying geography at university. After settling in California in...

A Hawaii golf vacation can be the trip of a lifetime, and with a little careful planning you can get in more great golf at more fantastic courses than you ever thought possible. Each island has it's own gems, and there are many incredible golf courses that have managed to fly under the radar but are nevertheless great values and spectacular golf. Here's a sampling of some of the awesome tracks to play on your next Hawaii golf vacation, island by island.Hawaii - A Hawaii golf vacation to the big island is normally characterized by lush green tracks sitting precariously atop incredible lava flows. The black lava provides stark contrast on many courses on the big island, some of the more...

A destination wedding is one where you get married at a location different than where you or your families live. They are particularly popular for second marriages or with those couples that are a little older and don't want a lavish affair. The most common destinations are beach locations, like Cancun, Hawaii, or the Caribbean. If you are considering getting married at an exotic location, here are some things to contemplate.1. Consider what time of year to have your wedding. Hurricane season lasts from June through November, with the most active period from mid-August through October. The chances of a hurricane actually hitting during wedding aren't that great, but if a major hurricane hits...

Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and is delighted to have as a guest well- known author and travel writer, Christopher P. Baker.Christopher is an expert on Cuba and Jamaica, as well as other venues in the Caribbean and Latin America.Christopher was named Travel Journalist Of The Year by the Jamaica Tourist Board in 1998. He is here to discuss with us Jamaica.Good Day Christopher and thank you for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Please tell our readers something about yourself, your expertise and the books you have authored.Christopher:I grew up and was educated in England, where I began my international travels while studying geography at university. After settling in California in...

The kids are back in school; extra curricular activities are demanding constant shuttling of kids from point A to point B and then back again; the family dog needs attention from a pet groomer in more ways than one and the house needs cleaning and repairs. So why in the world would you be thinking about a Bahamas family vacation at this time in your life?This is the best time to be thinking about a Bahamas family vacation. Make plans now so that when the weather turns cold your family turns south for a tropical paradise bonding experience all families should enjoy.The Bahamas are located off the coast of Florida, about one hour of traveling distance. The islands are located near the Atlantic Gulf...

Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is an R&B singer from the Caribbean island of Barbados. Rihanna was first discovered in Barbados by music producer, Evan Rogers, who along with his partner Carl Sturken, assisted Rihanna in recording a demo to be sent to record labels like Def Jam.Upon auditioning for CEO Jay-Z, Rihanna was signed right there on the spot. In August 2005, she released her debut album, Music of the Sun, which she co-wrote. The album peaked within the top ten in the U.S., Canada, and the top forty in the U.K., propelled by the hit single Pon de Replay, which climbed to #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. That year, Rihanna also toured with Gwen...

Bahamas, officially titled the "Commonwealth of the Bahamas", is an archipelago lying off the south-east coast of Florida, USA and north of Cuba. The Bahamas consists of more than 700 islands and over 1000 cays and rocks covering an area of more than 5,000 sq. mi (nearly 14,000 sq. km.) and a population of over 300,000. Only about 30 islands are inhabited. The largest island is Andros but New Providence is the most populous. The capital Nassau is situated on this island. Eighty-five percent of the population is made up of Afro-Bahamians, the rest are Europeans with a slender minority being Asians. The main languages are English, Creole Spanish and Portuguese. The nation is predominantly...

Big. Really big.It's impossible to get past that first impression of Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas and you'll be reminded of it everywhere you go in the resort. This is not a destination for a quiet and restful romantic recharge; this is a destination for a full-bore, pedal to the metal, fun fest with several thousand other vacationers. So, with that in mind, what are the highlights if you want to make the most of a family vacation at Atlantis Paradise Island?General InformationAtlantis Paradise Island is by far the biggest resort in the Bahamas. Located on New Providence Island, the word "resort" barely does it justice; Atlantis is a combination of amusement park, water park, casino, spa...

You've finally done it, you left your laptop at the coffee shop, your cell phone at the supermarket or your PDA on the counter at the office supply store. Maybe you forgot to pick up your iPod from the ATM, where you put it down to answer your cell phone during a banking transaction. Several new companies have launched with the express purpose of helping us all find stuff we inevitably lose every day. Each are using the power of the web, plus toll free phone numbers and a database of unique ID numbers assigned to each item and registered to owners - on special "asset tags" or "property ID tags".1,200 cell phones, 1,500 sets of keys and over 300 PDAs and laptops are turned into the Las Vegas...

Want to travel the Grand Bahamas but have a tight budget? Starting to get tired of listening about everyone's exotic getaway adventures? Are you ready to have your own Grand Bahamas vacation for less than what they spent? The Grand Bahamas Islands are located in the Bahamas fifty-five miles south of Miami. An ecological wonder with emerald green water, captivating marine life, fascinating fishing villages, and endless breathtaking beaches are just some of the attractions that make it a perfect destination for a perfect vacation. But just thinking of spending your perfect vacation in the Bahamas makes you think that you will need to spend a fortune just to get there. Well there's a way for you to...

Big. Really big.It's impossible to get past that first impression of Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas and you'll be reminded of it everywhere you go in the resort. This is not a destination for a quiet and restful romantic recharge; this is a destination for a full-bore, pedal to the metal, fun fest with several thousand other vacationers. So, with that in mind, what are the highlights if you want to make the most of a family vacation at Atlantis Paradise Island?General InformationAtlantis Paradise Island is by far the biggest resort in the Bahamas. Located on New Providence Island, the word "resort" barely does it justice; Atlantis is a combination of amusement park, water park, casino, spa...

One of the most well known traditions following a wedding is to take a trip to one of the popular honeymoon destinations in the world. It is estimated that 99% of newlyweds will engage in some sort of honeymoon package. The most popular honeymoon destinations are usually places that people often vacation at, such as Hawaii and other tropical locations. The purchase of a honeymoon package is much different than a vacation because newlyweds spend thousands of dollars more for this special event.Choosing a honeymoon package is quite important and once selected, a newly married couple will join the ranks of a $12 billion-dollar-per-year industry, which whisks newlyweds to some of the most exotic...

The kids are back in school; extra curricular activities are demanding constant shuttling of kids from point A to point B and then back again; the family dog needs attention from a pet groomer in more ways than one and the house needs cleaning and repairs. So why in the world would you be thinking about a Bahamas family vacation at this time in your life?This is the best time to be thinking about a Bahamas family vacation. Make plans now so that when the weather turns cold your family turns south for a tropical paradise bonding experience all families should enjoy.The Bahamas are located off the coast of Florida, about one hour of traveling distance. The islands are located near the Atlantic Gulf...

Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and is delighted to have as a guest well- known author and travel writer, Christopher P. Baker.Christopher is an expert on Cuba and Jamaica, as well as other venues in the Caribbean and Latin America.Christopher was named Travel Journalist Of The Year by the Jamaica Tourist Board in 1998. He is here to discuss with us Jamaica.Good Day Christopher and thank you for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Please tell our readers something about yourself, your expertise and the books you have authored.Christopher:I grew up and was educated in England, where I began my international travels while studying geography at university. After settling in California in...

If you are looking for an exciting quickie vacation you have found it. You can get away to the Bahamas for a short three days and have the time of your life!Three days off would normally be just a long weekend but with an exciting getaway to the Bahamas it turns three days into an adventure! There is so much to do and think of the memories you will make. If you are looking for a break from the same old' same old', something to refresh your spirit and revitalize your mind then look no further. If you are the type of person looking for dining, shopping and the nightlife, then go right over to Nassau located on New ProvidenceHere is a sample of just some of the things you could be doing.If you...

When asked in history lessons at school what made the year 1492 so special, almost every student knows the answer. It was the year that Christopher Columbus discovered America. The word America has different connotations in Europe and in America itself. When people in Europe talk about America they almost invariably refer to The United States of America, with Washington, D.C. as its capital. In Europe people are not even aware of the geographical term North America, which includes Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. So when asked about Christopher Columbus and his discovery they believe that he landed somewhere near Boston.In fact the place where Columbus first arrived in the Western Hemisphere was...

Many people think that severe hurricane activity is a recent trend. In actuality, studies show that the United States has been a target of violent hurricanes thru ought its history. To appreciate the full destructive power of hurricanes, a look at the history of hurricane activity in the past hundred years is necessary.Over a century ago, Texas was hit by a hurricane so strong that it caused the deaths of thousands of people. This was before hurricanes were actually named, so it became known simply as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 due to the fact that it first made landfall at Galveston, Texas. Not much is known about the hurricane before it made landfall simply because the United States did not...

Big. Really big.It's impossible to get past that first impression of Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas and you'll be reminded of it everywhere you go in the resort. This is not a destination for a quiet and restful romantic recharge; this is a destination for a full-bore, pedal to the metal, fun fest with several thousand other vacationers. So, with that in mind, what are the highlights if you want to make the most of a family vacation at Atlantis Paradise Island?General InformationAtlantis Paradise Island is by far the biggest resort in the Bahamas. Located on New Providence Island, the word "resort" barely does it justice; Atlantis is a combination of amusement park, water park, casino, spa...

Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and is delighted to have as a guest well- known author and travel writer, Christopher P. Baker.Christopher is an expert on Cuba and Jamaica, as well as other venues in the Caribbean and Latin America.Christopher was named Travel Journalist Of The Year by the Jamaica Tourist Board in 1998. He is here to discuss with us Jamaica.Good Day Christopher and thank you for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Please tell our readers something about yourself, your expertise and the books you have authored.Christopher:I grew up and was educated in England, where I began my international travels while studying geography at university. After settling in California in...

Taking a vacation in the Bahamas is a dream come true for most people, probably because it does not come cheap. In fact, most can only afford the cruise and a three-day stay especially during peak months in the summer and other holidays. With the costs of cruises, airfare and hotel stays, you need to pack every second of your stay in Bahamas with activities that will make all those dollars worthwhile. Below are some of the sights that you should not leave out in your itinerary.Visiting the oldWhen you say Bahamas, you would immediately have this sweeping picture of lush beaches and great sunsets but contrary to popular opinion, there are other sights in the Bahamas that you can visit besides its...

One of the most well known traditions following a wedding is to take a trip to one of the popular honeymoon destinations in the world. It is estimated that 99% of newlyweds will engage in some sort of honeymoon package. The most popular honeymoon destinations are usually places that people often vacation at, such as Hawaii and other tropical locations. The purchase of a honeymoon package is much different than a vacation because newlyweds spend thousands of dollars more for this special event.Choosing a honeymoon package is quite important and once selected, a newly married couple will join the ranks of a $12 billion-dollar-per-year industry, which whisks newlyweds to some of the most exotic...

The kids are back in school; extra curricular activities are demanding constant shuttling of kids from point A to point B and then back again; the family dog needs attention from a pet groomer in more ways than one and the house needs cleaning and repairs. So why in the world would you be thinking about a Bahamas family vacation at this time in your life?This is the best time to be thinking about a Bahamas family vacation. Make plans now so that when the weather turns cold your family turns south for a tropical paradise bonding experience all families should enjoy.The Bahamas are located off the coast of Florida, about one hour of traveling distance. The islands are located near the Atlantic Gulf...

Let's face it!!! Our children are judged based on their grade point average and their performance on standardized test such as ACT/ SAT. Our children's high school and college admissions are based on those credentials. As parents, we invest money in sophisticated desktop/ laptop computers to give them access to the worldwide web. We establish home offices, libraries and structured areas to encourage daily homework and studying. We believe constant studying and attention to homework will groom our children to brilliant status and give them impeccable credentials. To a certain extent, we are correct. Homework and study skills lay the basic foundation for school success as high grade point averages...

There are 700 reasons to plan a Bahamas vacation for your family. The 700 Islands of the Bahamas form a 500 mile archipelago, and everyone of them is a reason to take the family to this island paradise.The Bahamas are only a short distance from South Florida, and offer many affordable opportunities for an island adventure.One of the most fun is the Atlantis resort, located on Paradise Island across from Nassau. It boasts eleven exhibit lagoons, with over 200 species of beautiful tropical fish including a predator lagoon alive with sharks, barracudas, and stingrays. There are eleven pools including a children's pool, and a seven-acre snorkeling lagoon. This resort basically contains a water park...

When asked in history lessons at school what made the year 1492 so special, almost every student knows the answer. It was the year that Christopher Columbus discovered America. The word America has different connotations in Europe and in America itself. When people in Europe talk about America they almost invariably refer to The United States of America, with Washington, D.C. as its capital. In Europe people are not even aware of the geographical term North America, which includes Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. So when asked about Christopher Columbus and his discovery they believe that he landed somewhere near Boston.In fact the place where Columbus first arrived in the Western Hemisphere was...