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Old Barney — A Visit to Barnegat Light, New Jersey

January 10th, 2010 by admin

Barnegat Light, NJ is the home to “Old Barney” a historic lighthouse located at the northern tip of Long Beach Island. Long Beach Island, or “LBI” as the vacationing folks like to say, is a narrow island nearly twenty miles long and six miles at sea off the coast of Ocean County, NJ.

The lighthouse is a destination in and of itself, if lighthouses are something that you like. Like all lighthouses, this one has distinctive markings: the top half is red and the bottom half is white. Built in 1859, the current lighthouse is the second one for that site. The original, constructed in 1824, was in disrepair and sorely in need of being replaced. Thus, the present lighthouse — fondly called Old Barney — was constructed.

Barnegat Light is the second tallest lighthouse in the US. It served those at sea and on land with distinguishment until its light was extinguished forever in 1965, made obsolete by electronic navigation. In the late 1980s the lighthouse was shut down for three years for much needed repairs, but then reopened to visitors. Old Barney remains a popular visitor destination and is now a state park. Nearby attractions include the beaches, fishing, historic homes, and neighboring communities on the island. LBI is easily accessible to Philadephia and New York City and is a favorite destination for those who travel to the Jersey Shore.

EzineArticles Expert Author Matthew Keegan

Matt is a fan of lighthouses and enjoys the history associated with the sea. His area of work is more upward as he manages business aviation websites including the Corporate Flight Attendant Community at http://www.corporateflyer.net and the Aviation Employment Board at http://www.aviationemploymentboard.net.

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How To Win Craps And Beat The Casino At Their Own Game

November 1st, 2009 by admin

If you’ve read any of my articles before, you know I always emphasize the fact that there are many viable systems for any type of gambling. Craps is one of those games that has many systems, and out of all the casino games, I’d say its one of the ones that involves the most skill on the part of the player in order to gain an edge over the casino. Before we delve into any complicated systems, lets cover some of the basics about craps.

Because the Craps table uses unfamiliar language, it is often considered very complicated. However, after learning the terminology, it is in reality, quite easy. In the middle of the Craps table are what is known as proposition bets. This includes all one roll proposition bets. The House has an advantage on these bets of from 2.778% on the “field” to 16.667% on any 2 or 12. For this reason, we will not be going into detail on any of these bets. If you want to win consistently, you want to stay away from these bets.

You may stand at either end of the table, as both sides contain exactly the same bets. If you were the first player at the table you would stand at one end of the long table and the stickman would let you pick a pair of dice. You, being the “shooter” would have to bet on either the pass line bet or the Don’t pass. The first roll of the dice is called the “come-out” roll.

For today we’ll cover the “Pass Line Bet” and the “Don’t Pass Bet” to get you familiar with the game. Then next time we’ll cover some additional bets, and start getting into the real craps strategy.

PASS LINE BET

If the dice thrown on the come-out roll total 7 or 11, (a natural) you win and are paid 1 to 1. (You would then bet and roll another come-out.)
If the dice thrown total 2, 2 or 12 (a crap) you lose. (The dice would then go to the next player for another come-out roll.)

If the dice thrown total 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 then the total becomes the “point”. You are more likely to win, than lose on the come-out roll. However, once the point is made, the odds turn against you.

Now, if 7 comes up on the dice, you lose the bet you made at the beginning. If the point comes up, you win.

Pass Bet Rules:

Come-out roll: Natural 7 or 11 you win

Crap 2, 3, or 12 you lose

Points: 4 5 6 8 9 10

Point rolls: Point you win

7 you lose

DON’T PASS BET

If the dice thrown on the come-out roll bet total 7 or 11, you lose. 2 and 3 win, and on 12 you “push” (neither winning or losing).

If the dice come up 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 as before, this becomes the point. After this, if 7 comes up first, you win. To lose, the point must come up.

Don’t Pass Rules:

Come-out roll: Natural 7 or 11 you lose
Crap 2 or 3 you win
Crap 12 push

Points: 4 5 6 8 9 10

Point rolls: Point you lose
7 you win

Like I said, we’ll cover more next time but I don’t want to overload you with too much info at one time. Craps is an intricate game, and warrants that you take the time to learn it properly before trying to master its strategies.

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Passing Your Weekend in the Ideal Luxury Chalet

October 28th, 2009 by admin

Proud of its major role in sports lore, Chamonix is a wonderful locale for both competitive skiers and casual. You’ll have the opportunity to ride the slopes or simply unwind, the right place for you no matter why you feel like a holiday. Chamonix, near Mont Blanc, is a beautiful resort commune comprising a cluster of hamlets which is the ideal center for any mountain trip. Once you arrive at the airport in Geneva, transfer to Alpine country from where you can easily plan the rest of your vacation in a resort that is always thronged by skiers and other tourists aplenty all year round — and deservedly so.

Appropriate sites for all forms of winter sports are close to Chamonix, providing for the extreme sportsman a choice — wider than many resorts can boast — and all of a very high quality. There’s no need to worry if this sounds too energetic for you. For people who use their holidays for R&R Chamonix offers wonderful views which can be reached on foot or by cable car. Skill is not a prerequisite for many slopes and trails at the resort, which welcomes visitors with almost any level of experience imaginable. While selecting somewhere to stay for a family skiing break, luxury catered chalets are the best option. There’s no longer any need not to be comfortable while resting before your family’s next trail run, and in this accomodation, your comfort is a sure thing. Without doubt, as these are even well priced, there’s still no better choice for a family vacation. These homes away from home are fully equipped and range from a romantic double bedroom to housing for parties, boasting sleeping rooms, kitchens and warm fireplaces. Mountain excursions can make for a truly romantic setting or an action-packed time for the whole family, and you won’t find a more perfect place to start from. What entertainment there is changes in the time between summer and winter, but it never vanishes, with paragliding, hiking and rock climbing being popular pastimes in the summer. Outside the activities listed above there’s nonetheless plenty to do; sights to see, souvenirs to buy, and historical artefacts and places to visit. You can get great prices on accomodation and airfare by selecting one of the available packages, and with just a little research, you’ll set out on the holiday of a lifetime, in one of the world’s most beautiful and charming places.

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My Best Pointers on Catered Chalets

October 7th, 2009 by admin

Proud of its major role in sporting history, the resort of Chamonix is a wonderful setting for both competitive skiers and casual. It offers the opportunity to savor the piste or just relax, no matter the reason you feel like a holiday.

But before I discuss the details, let’s have a closer look at what this is all about anyway. Close to Mont Blanc lies Chamonix, a cosy commune comprising some sixteen hamlets which provides the ideal center for any ski break. A transfer after arriving at Geneva airport will take you into the resort from where you can promptly plan and plot the rest of your activities in an area which draws skiers and other holidaymakers the year round - and deservedly so.

Winter sports like snowboarding, mountaineering to say nothing of skiing are much-loved pastimes of extreme sportsmen, and Chamonix offers all of these in one convenient locale. There are hiking and ski trails for skiers or hikers, complete with beautiful perspectives and access is readily achieved by cable car. Guests of all skill levels will find something to suit here, as we promise slopes designed to be used by novices and casual skiers in addition to the trickier runs. There is no choice wiser for an energetic family break than a ski chalet. All the essential home comforts are provided in these chalets in lavish surroundings to augment the breathtaking view of the peaks.

Our chalets are totally equipped and vary in size from a romantic double bedroom to housing for families, featuring places to eat, bedrooms and roaring fireplaces. Alpine excursions can bring you to an incredibly romantic anniversary or an energetic time for the whole family, and you won’t find a better place to operate from. Summertime or winter, there is plenty to do over your stay in the mountains, including extreme sports, skiing, or simply mountain climbing. A friendly and accommodating population offer the chance for shopping trips among villages full of historical points of interest. A little bitr of preparation will give you all the information you need to find the right airfare and living quarters package and find out where to go for what you want to do to make this the best vacation yet…

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Hayling - the Charm of the Southerly English Sea-coast

September 18th, 2009 by admin

The town of Hayling Island contains the hamlets of East and West Hayling and lies within the Portsmouth and S.E. Hampshire region.

Hayling Island had 2 churches, St Peters, dating from the 12th century and St Marys, dating from the 13th century.

Hayling Island is very flat, and often threatened with flooding from the sea.

Salt production was an industry on the island from the 11th century (the Domesday Book recorded a saltpan on the island for this purpose) until the late 19th century. At the northwest corner of the island lies the Hayling Oysterbeds Local Nature Reserve.

A small passenger ferry links up Hayling Island to the neighbouring island of Portsea where the city of Portsmouth is located.

All courses are taken on Kite beach, Hayling Island which is one of the most favorite and optimum locations in the UK to learn and practice the sport.

Hayling Island is the perfect position to enjoy a first class beach.

Hayling Island had a great sandy beach until recent years when it was manually filled with stones to stop it from washing away.

If you could make the decision to take a holiday and come to Hayling island then a wonderful place to dwell would be Cockle Warren Cottage Hotel - it is pretty much on the sea front and you will be enclosed in the enamor of the cottage with the warm sea breeze tapping on your bedchamber window.

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The Property Market Place in Chamonix Remains Good in the Face of the Recession

September 12th, 2009 by admin

If you travel to Chamonix in the French Alps then you will discover not only some of the bestskiing in the world but a great town centre as well.

As the popularity of Chamonix France has evolved so too have the costs of house prices, and this exhibits no sign of slackening. There is unquestionably uncertainty because of the economic crisis, but Chamonix remains a hot selection for buyers even if the British purchasers have disappeared.But the housing market in Chamonix Mont Blanc carries on showing gains and Chamonix town stays a fashionable option with purchasers.

Last season apartment asking prices grew by an avarage of five percent demonstrating the signs of a stable real estate market.

You can see this if you liken the other year’s growth to the time period of 2001 to 2006, that saw splendid growth.

Property prices climbed a surprising 160% during this period.If you had been fortunate enough to purchase a chalet during this period of time then you would have made some really stunning yields.Even in 2007 the price of flats jumped by nearly 20 percent exhibiting sound maturation in a market place where need surpasses supply.The typical cost per square meter for a proprty in Chamonix town centre is roughly 5,600 euros.

This figure can change greatly dependant on which part of Chamonix Mont Blanc one select topurchase, and the style of flat.

Right in the centre of Chamonix chalets can trade for as much as 10,000 Euros a square metre, furthermore if the chalet have a vista of the majestic Mont Blanc, or if it has the benefit of , there will always be good demand.

More spacious apartments pull the optimum prices per sqaure metre with a 3 or 4 bedroom flat taking an average of 6,500 euros per metre squared.

One can anticipate to pay between 120,000 euros for a studio, and more than 700,000 euros for a ski chalet.

If your ideal home is a luxury ski chaletin its own grounds then you will not get much change from 1 million euros.Flat costs in the Chamonix valley steadied in 2008, without doubt in no small part due to the recessioin and the relative strength of the Euro versus the Pound impacting the buying power of the British purchasers.

Nonetheless, luxury places retain their economic value better. The present-day slump in the real estate market isn’t expected to continue for long with rich Eastern Europeans expected to pick up the drop in demand.

So right now could be the opportune tine to invest in Chamonix with some deals to be had.

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Due to the Credit Crunch Several Ski Companies Will Be Cutting down Their Amount of Catered Chalets

August 10th, 2009 by admin

Because of the depression skiing bookings decreased last ski season.

Even with cracking pre season reservations coupled with fantastic snow conditions.

These drops in vacationers follows seven years of development in the snowboarding industry, and the number of holidaymakers went down from 1.15 million in 2008/9 to 850000 last ski season.

This is in part due to skiers giving their annual skiing trip a miss, and additional snowboarders who would typically have 2 ski breaks, just had the one.

Sales for the independent travel sector fell by 15% and some low priced airlines reducing the number of flights to certain airports.

However tour operators saw the bookings falling by a similar 15%.

All the same, the top 6 tour operators market share remained at just over 70% and the French Alps retained its position as the favourite holiday destination with 37% of holidays.

Because of this a lot of tour operators reduced the no. of catered chalets they rent this coming season.

Catered chalets in particular are going to witness a reduction in no.s because catered ski holidays cost more for the tour operator in terms of hosts and chefs and lease if it is empty.

Therefore it is unlikely that we will benefit from the type of special offers which were up for grabs last year.

And costs are in all likelihood to augment, costs probably won’t go up considerably.

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The Price of Geneva Airport Transfers Continues to Be Reduced

June 30th, 2009 by admin

Coming from Geneva airport to your snowboarding resort has never been so easy.

Nowadays there are a choice of ski transfer companies operating at Geneva airport, this has meant the price of ski bus transfers going down by a noticeable amount.

Nowadays it is not the case that there were only a handful airport transfer companies to select.

These days the snowboarder has a number of options, with virtually all airport transfer companies owning a number of shiny buses.

Indeed if one is staying in Chamonix Mont Blanc then a transfer could last only an hour, and cost 25 Euros.

The short distance of the transfer, and the cheaper prices of transfers Geneva to Chamonix, has meant that weekend skiing breaks are increasingly more popular as skiers decide to take less holiday time, but still want to savour their snowboarding vacations.

Ski weekends are set to remain popular as skiers are still keen to enjoy a snowboarding vacation, but may not wish book a whole week away from work due to the downturn.

Yet another benefit of the lower Chamonix transfer prices is that the cost of snowboarding holidays continues to reduce.

Skiing hire is certainly cheaper than we are used to, particularly if you take the option to book online before setting out your skiing break.

Although the relative weakness of the pound sterling versus the euro means that stuff is dearer in the ski resort, if you’re enjoying a catered ski chalet then the majority of the trip vacation is already paid for in sterling ahead of your arrival.

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Euromillions, UK Lotto, the El Gordo and the Spanish Superdraw. Golden Ticket Prmotion - E-Lottery Has Announced Its Golden Tickets for Anybody Who Joins those Lotteries

June 28th, 2009 by admin

Earlier this year Vwd disclosed the elottery Golden Tickets. The golden tickets are to be awarded to both elottery syndicate players in addition to its affiliates who likewise decide to take part in one of its lotto syndicates. The purpose of the Golden Tickets is to reward e-lotto players for participating in the Spanish, UK and Euro lottery syndicate games on a regular and consistent basis.

Every time affiliate or player takes part in an e-Lottery syndicate; they are given a Golden Ticket. During the golden ticket promotion there will be 4 weekly draws, giving those individual lotto players who are taking part the syndicate games a chance to collect a prize. Golden Tickets are gathered every month and then at the end of the December trading cycle there will be a Golden Ticket draw for a major prize.

The prizes that are given out for the four weekly draws will be small electrical gadgets and goods with some unusual items. Also, at the end of every year there will be a Golden Ticket Mega draw event where the ultimate prize will be a brand new car.

How do you get your hands on these Golden Tickets?

You will be presented 1 Golden Ticket for every 7 day five subscription payment made to either a UK Lottery or Euromillions Lotto syndicate as well as four Golden Tickets for paying the twenty subscriptions to a monthly Spanish lotto syndicate.

Bonus Golden Tickets: If a member participates in a Spanish syndicate as well as in a UK lottery or Euro Millions syndicate during the corresponding cycle, they will receive one incentive ticket for each syndicate entry in that additional draw.

The Consistency Bonus: If you earn eight or more tickets in a business cycle in addition to 8 or more in the cycle earlier, you have the chance of earning a Consistency Bonus. If you are able to get hold of eight Golden Tickets in each of two back to back 28 day cycles, e-lottery will contribute the 2 quantities of Golden Tickets together and then enter them all in the succeeding prize draw. To be eligible for Consistency Bonus, four of the Golden Tickets in both business cycles must be from taking part in a Spanish Superdraw e-lottery syndicate.

Affiliate Program

Matching Golden Bonus: As an e-Lottery Affiliate you will gain the chance to win Matching Golden Bonus prizes. If one of your Personally Sponsored Participants or Playing Affiliates receives a monthly prize, you could receive a corresponding prize for yourself. To check that you will qualify for this Matching Golden Bonus you will only need to gather up at least eight Golden Tickets in that twenty eight day cycle. Four of these bonus tickets must come from participating in a Spanish lotto syndicate.

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A Tale of the Early Luxury Chalet Vacations to Chamonix France

May 26th, 2009 by admin

Back in 1770 the very first tourist hotel was completed in Chamonix. Before this Chamonix ski resort embodied a wild and tough agrarian place where folks caught their animals and farmed their own cereals.

Barns at this time were used to farm dairy herds during the spring and summer. The cows milk was preserved by turning it into cheese and preserved in the farm for eating during the hard wintertimes. Throughout the snow season the chalets were locked up, and any valuables were put safely in a tiny shack.

Quite who devised chalet holidays is obscured by time, it was in all likelihood numerous spirited people who recognized a pattern that was new and exciting. For entrepreneur Erna Low it all began whilst she was a unhappy graduate who could not see her family back home as much as she liked. Thus in 1933 she gambled and put a small ad in the broadsheets to invite punters on a winter vacation. For only £15 they traveled to and from the skiing resort, were provided with meals and board in the only hotel, and paid for ski equipment and lessons. Holidays were arduous work, there weren’t any ski lifts, no quick release fixings, merely leather shoes, however it was so successful that she kept on taking friends on vacation, guaranteeing she used supreme lodges and ski instructors.

catered chalets trips during the formative years were very different from the luxuries we can experience now. Back then hot water was in short supply, washrooms were shared by all of the guests, and there was no a cook; all the punters were expected to muck in. It was a complete lottery as to who might share the lodge for a holiday, you may be pleased to encounter new allies, or not gel with the group.

Chalet holidays were later marketed on their other pluses. Your own chef, who served you breakfast and an evening meal and provided you a cake.

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