Planning a vacation in Victoria, BC
There’s a reason Travel + Leisure ranked Victoria Canada’s # 3 city (1): People from all over the world hope to one day arrive in this beautiful capital city of British Columbia. But what about those who already live here? When you live in a place that so many people want to see, it almost […]
Ice-O-Matic’s ICE806: Using Baseball to Analyze Machine Performance
The two do not appear to be related, the Ice-O-Matic ice machines and baseball, but there is a statistic that is used to evaluate a baseball player’s performance that can be extended to how the condenser in his ice machine works. . The statistic is known as “VORP”, or replacement player value, and it evaluates […]
Boost team spirit! Great Ideas for High School Sports Booster Clubs
July had become our new vacation month. After years of dodging August “dog days” in Lake George, New York, our family had to adjust to a new schedule. Beginning in 1995, August revolved around high school fall sports and their preseason practices. So over the years, as all four of us participated in soccer, field […]
Travel africa
Africa is the second largest continent, and each country tells its own story through a unique and breathtakingly beautiful landscape. A large part of Africa is desert land in the north and areas of dense rainforest found mainly in the south. Home to the Serengeti, Masai Mara, and many wild beasts, “Africa” makes you sigh […]
5 things divorcing parents should know
When you had your child or children, your life changed from being focused on yourself to having to suddenly consider how all your life decisions would affect the children. This is how it should be. What is best for the child should always be the parents’ top priority, especially when considering divorce. The first thing […]
8 reasons to choose Casares for your holiday apartment on the Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol In Spain, the Costa del Sol has been a popular vacation destination for years. With millions of tourists from all over Europe renting holiday apartments and hotels in long-standing resorts like Fuengirola, Benidorm and Marbella. But a little further along the coast it is less developed, providing more open spaces and quieter […]
Are you trying to sell meat products to a vegetarian restaurant?
Internet guru Mike Dillard of magnetic sponsorship fame uses the expression “you can’t sell steak to a vegetarian.” Years ago I used a similar phrase to train my reps not to waste too much time on the wrong “Mr. Right” – don’t waste your time and effort trying to sell meat products to a vegetarian […]
Eden Rocks Shore Dives in Grand Cayman
When we took a Western Caribbean cruise, it included Grand Cayman as a port. We were able to dive on one of the shore dives. There are actually two dives off the coast of downtown Georgetown that were recommended to us. For cruise passengers, it is fairly easy to locate. As soon as the tender […]
Spring Break Destination Ideas: Sunny Beaches, Big Cities, and Ski Trips
It’s finally spring again. When it comes to spring break destinations, Americans have always loved fun, sunny beach vacations. While the beaches will always be popular, there are still a few other types of vacations that draw spring break visitors these days. Where do you plan to go? Are you trying to narrow your list? […]
The 10 best cheap places to eat at Walt Disney World
Food is one of the biggest and quickest drains on your wallet when on a Disney vacation. People have to eat, and Disney makes the most of that knowledge by offering restaurants in almost every corner, and most at fairly high prices. However, it is possible to find several places within Disney to eat cheaply […]