Come Vacation in Wet and Moldy Oregon, Says an Irreverent New Travel Website, theRealOregon.com
Creswell, Oregon (ContentDesk) May 18, 2006 -- Most travel-related sites you find on the web are filled with color photos of vacationers lounging by turquoise swimming pools or playing golf under clear blue skies.A new website launched this spring, theRealOregon.com offers its visitors black and white photos of rainy days, windswept beaches and the vast empty expanses of eastern Oregons sagebrush-filled high desert country. Were not here for folks whose idea of a great time is visiting the factory stores in the morning and sitting around by the hotel pool getting sunburned in the afternoon, says creator Bob Keefer, an award-winning newspaper writer who has lived in and written about Oregon for more than 20 years. Our visitors are much more likely to get up at dawn to go listen to birds sing in a desert marsh than they are to sit by a swimming pool. Theyd rather have dinner at a waterfront fishermans dive than sit and be uncomfortable at a four-star restaurant. TheRealOregon.com offers a highly personal account of the back roads and back waters of an unusual state, from its rocky and damp Pacific coast across the snowy Cascade peaks to eastern Oregons cowboy country. It dings Oregons fashion sense travelers can always find the Oregon flights at San Francisco airport by following the worst-dressed passengers, Keefer says and suggests that visitors spend their time away from the Interstate highway system, exploring the states many unpaved roads.The website is illustrated with Keefers black and white and hand-colored photography. Keefer takes his pictures the old fashioned way, on film. He prints his work in a traditional darkroom and hand-colors some images just as photographers did in the early 20th century, before color films were introduced. Black and white photography is perfect for capturing the feel of the real Oregon, Keefer says.
After all, we have almost nothing but gray skies here. The site also focuses on Oregons arts scene, from the nationally recognized Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland to the states many art museums, galleries and visual artists..
How To Play Craps
Craps is generally seen as a fun and exhilarating game by gambling enthusiasts and can be played at a number of reputable online casinos, such as VegasUSA. If you are not sure how to play craps, then this article is just for you. I plan on going through a simple, yet definitive scrutiny of the basics of how to play craps. The Craps Pit When most players walk past the craps pit, the sounds heard are those of players cheering and congratulating each other, all done in a rather boisterous manner. The element that turns most new potential players away from craps is the intimidating atmosphere.
Being new to a game where everything seems to move at breakneck speed can seem rather daunting, but if you dare to break into the craps circle, it will soon become apparent that the game itself is not half as intimidating as the surrounding atmosphere. The Area Of Play The game of craps is played on a table that is built with the two furthest ends being exact mirror images...
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Time for a Swim in your Spa
The evolution of the hot tub has never ceased to amaze me.
In recent years, hot tub and spa manufacturers have designed countless improvements into their products.
A number of my friends have purchased spas in the last couple years, and they have all invested in optional upgrades such as surround sound systems.
A few of them have even purchased spas with massive LCD televisions built into them!
It seems that the latest trend in hot tubs and home spas is the new swim spas.
These spas are so cool!
A swim spa is a pool that is slightly bigger than a standard hot tub, but smaller than a traditional swimming pool.
It uses a propeller system or some jets to create a current, and the current allows the user to swim in a stationary position.
This is often called treadmill swimming.
A lot of people use their swim spas for aerobic exercise, jogging, or for traditional hydrotherapy.
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Popular BOGO Sales Strategy Now Entering Real Estate Market
Phoenix, AZ (ContentDesk) August 15, 2005 -- With so many retailers enticing customers with "buy one get one free" offers, it was only a matter of time before the concept found a permanent home in real estate.
"It's an idea whose time had come," states Kelly Pool, co-founder with husband Dan of Two4One Real Estate, a budding new franchise system based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Though seemingly radical in nature, the idea itself is both simple and straightforward according to Pool.
"If a client will commit to buying their next home through us, we will sell their current home for free." Selling the home for free means the company waives their listing commission, which can often run in the thousands, if not tens of thousands, of dollars.
"We've had some clients save as much as $15,000 on the sale of their existing home, so that really adds to the word of mouth," states Pool.While the strategy works great for homeowners, it appears to make sense for real estate...
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Is working from an office in the garden cost efficient?
(ContentDesk) October 9, 2005 -- It all started in the 80's with the advent of the personal computer and very slow dial-up connections to the companies mainframe, which allowed employees to work from home in the 3rd bedroom, dining room or garage. Although the concept was practical the technology did not provide the through put.It has taken almost 25 years for the techology to provide acceptable productivity levels: broadband offers a speedy connection and personal computers have never been cheaper. More importantly working from home has gained acceptance by companies who now see employees actually becoming more productive.As more people find working from home becoming the norm, using the 3rd bedroom, dining room or garage is too close to the daily activities and distractions, so are now seeking to create space outside their home. An extention is a messy and lengthy project and there won't be much change out of ?50,000. This leaves one other option and that is to build a timber framed...
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‘Mad Genius’ of Poker Visits Ireland
(ContentDesk) March 30, 2006 -- Mike Caro, the worlds foremost authority on poker strategy, psychology, and statistics is making a rare visit outside of his native US to play in the paddypowerpoker.com Irish Open 2006.The noted mad genius of poker will also give a lecture at the Graduates Memorial Building (GMB), Trinity College, Dublin on Thursday 13th April at 5.30pm. This will be followed by a Question & Answer session and a book signing.To attend this event please contact the University Philosophical Society on 00 353 87 774 7823.Caro is a respected gambling authority, oddsmaker on current events and politics, and author of seven books.His book Mike Caro's Book of Tells-The Body Language of Poker is one of the most widely quoted books in the history of poker and his research and theories are noted in at least 40 gaming books other than his own.Paddy Power, spokesman for the Irish bookmaker said, Were wildly thrilled to have such a legend come in play in the Irish Open. With...
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What is a Secured Loan?
A secured loan is simply a loan that uses your home as security against the loan. Secured loans are suitable for when you are trying to raise a large amount; are having difficulty getting an unsecured loan; or, have a poor credit history. Lenders can be more flexible when it comes to secured loans, making a secured loan possible when you may have been turned down for an unsecured loan. Secured loans are also worth considering if you need a new car, or need to make home improvements, or take that...
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AP9 Shopping Essentials Finds the Hottest Trends in Shades
Norwalk, CT (ContentDesk) July 7, 2006 -- Nothing tops off summer style like a cool pair of shades. Theres more than meets the eye when trying to find the right pair of sunglasses. AP9 ShoppingEssentials, a membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, recommends several important factors when shopping for stylish yet protective eyewear.AP9 ShoppingEssentials member have access to savings...
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