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The History Of Reno’s Mapes Hotel

Posted on Dec 21st, 2009

On a cold, gray morning in late January 2000, the historic Mapes Hotel in Reno was imploded by 75 pounds of explosives tucked into the art-deco structures support columns. The controlled demolition came despite years of effort by a number of groups within the community and nationally to preserve the building with lawsuits, redevelopment proposals, and grass roots lobbying efforts.

While the logic and necessity of demolishing the Mapes is very questionable, one thing that is certain is that the hotel was an important part of Northern Nevada history. The Mapes opened in’47 and with it ushered in a new era for casino gambling and the state of Nevada. Despite some historical revisionism that suggests that the modern era began in Las Vegas with Bugsy Siegel’s famed Flamingo, the Mapes was actually the first building in America to have a hotel, casino and live entertainment under the same roof. The Mapes attracted countless celebrities who’d make it their home when business brought them to Northern Nevada–this included movie stars like Clark Gable, TV stars like the cast of ‘Bonanza’ and political power brokers like infamous anti-Communist crusader Joseph McCarthy.  Read more...

Making The Right Move With Sacramento Movers

Posted on Dec 20th, 2009

Moving can be a very traumatic event in a person’s life. Regardless of how well-prepared or how well-organized a person is, there is a certain level of stress that is inherent in any change of this magnitude. The object is to accomplish the goal with the least amount of over-extension possible and this can be accomplished by utilizing the services of Sacramento pool table moving companies.

The perfect pool table moving company will provide packers that come in either on move day or the day before, with all the supplies required to protect treasures as well as furnishings. In this way, they ensure that a person’s belongings arrive intact and undamaged. Furniture will be wrapped tightly in blankets surrounded by what appears to be plastic wrap. Additionally, all loose items are wrapped individually in packing paper then boxed.

If one has cleaned and de-cluttered properly, on the big day, sacramento Movers arrive early with a team who has been well-trained when it comes to packing and loading. Not only are all items carefully wrapped and packed, but beds are torn down, the refrigerator as well as washer and dryer are disconnected, and pictures, mirrors, and accessories are removed from the walls as are any fasteners.  Read more...

Choosing A Wellness Retreat For Your Vacation

Posted on Dec 19th, 2009

A wellness retreat should be on your list for one of your next potential vacation spots. This year you may not want to just sit around a pool drinking margaritas all day. Instead, you can go to a retreat where you can get pampered but also get healthy. A wellness retreat is a perfect vacation for those that are stressed out from running the rat race every day.

The term health spa used to apply pretty well to a place where you could go get pampered and enjoy some of the benefits of a healthy regimen. Then, fat farms came into the picture and turned our ideas of a health spa to boot camp for fat people where the diets are restrictive and dull and the exercise routines are punishing. Now, a health spa is more likely to be found in the pricey part of town and it’s a place to get a facial and your nails done. This leaves us with the term wellness retreat when we are talking accommodations that will spoil you and add a healthy routine to your stay.

Wellness retreats are popular all over the world.  Read more...

Choosing From South London Window Cleaners

Posted on Dec 18th, 2009

There are many companies that offer south London window cleaners. There a lot of choices for you to pick from. It is important to make sure that all the window cleaners are following the proper safety measures as the laws of what equipment you can use has recently changed. Most companies today use water fed poles for cleaning.

Pure water is the perfect cleaner for windows as pure water will dissolve and then absorb any impurities that are present on the water. This has to do with the ions present in pure water. Pure water also dries streak free once the window has been rinsed.

Water fed pole can be very long and reach lengths of up to 70 feet. These poles tend to be topped with a Valkan brush. These poles make it unnecessary for ladders to be used as ladders are now illegal for most window washing.

Many times companies will add rain repellant additives so that the windows do not need to be cleaned as frequently. This reduces costs for the businesses and also reduces water use which is good for the environment. These additives are made of hydrophobic polymers that coat the windows. This polymer is translucent so you don’t know that the window has a coating.  Read more...

The History Of The Motorcycle Past Present And Future

Posted on Dec 17th, 2009

Many of the “facts” in this story are based on Legend and Myth as much of the history of the Motorcycle and it’s Culture was lost in the Great Rebellion of 2057.

Taken from a history book in the year 2095… Motorcycles And The Culture They Inspire 1868-2017

Motorcycles started out as steam engines strapped on to bicycles in 1868. Soon after the gas engine took its place and by the 1900′s there were Motorcycle shops and Dealers all over the World. For awhile, Motorcycle’s were simply used as transportation. In 1907, when Henry Fords, Ford Motor Company, released the Model-T at a price many could afford, the Motorcycle soon went from a necessity to a luxury item.

In the 1940′s, the Motorcycle Culture really took off. An organization called the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) held races and events all over the United States of America. In 1947 the AMA held an event in Hollister California. This event was attended by many of the AMA Racing Teams and Motorcycle Clubs. This event marks the beginning of the separation of Motorcyclists which eventually led to the end of Motorcycling in the year 2017. Newspapers, being what they where in 1947, got a hold of some pictures of Motorcyclists having fun at the event. The press decided to embellish the facts and transformed the story into a torrid tale of Bikers taking over a small town! More negative news stories soon followed. Soon after Hollywood began releasing movies that portrayed Motorcyclists as lawless and evil.  Read more...

Why It Is Important to Have Your HoneymoonTravel Insurance

Posted on Dec 16th, 2009

The honeymoon is often considered the best trip you’ll ever make. Yet, without proper care, lots of inconveniences can spoil the pleasure of the vacation. Some go aboard cruise ships, others choose exotic islands or romantic European locations, but you should not leave things to chance. You have to take care of all the details related to honeymoon travel in advance so as to enjoy a memorable experience.

Lots of money go into honeymoon trips, and people ignore the usefulness of travel insurance policies in case things go wrong. The distance to the point of destination determines many of the preparatives that you need to make for the honeymoon travel. When going to the Far-East, chances are to change one or two planes before getting to the destination and tiny misfortunes may appear along the way, such as lost baggage, delayed flights because of bad weather, disease, over-tiredness and much more.

Honeymoon travel insurance represents the guarantee that you won’t end up mad and broke at the same time. The travel agent could also recommend a good package that includes insurance, or you can talk to your insurance provider to see whether any extension is possible. You can find plenty of details online, so that you are not at a loss about the next stage of planning. And here we ought to stress out to ‘just search’ on the Internet and not actually make bookings.  Read more...

Five of the Best Up-and-Coming Snowboarding Destinations

Posted on Dec 15th, 2009

Since its humble beginnings in the 1970s to its official inclusion in the Winter Olympics, snowboarding sure has hit it big. Once considered the land equivalent of surfing, its participants a bunch of blissed-out stoner slackers, snowboarding has enjoyed a truly explosive mainstream popularity and now boarders outnumber skiers on many mountains around the world.

Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned professional, it’s often difficult to plan the perfect snowboarding vacation. Whether it’s higher costs at old favorites or a desire to try new things, looking around when there are so many options can be tough. Since snowboarders are often a brave and daring group, there has been more of a movement to find far-flung resorts with ideal conditions, but actually making arrangements can be a little bit intimidating.

That’s why we’re here to help all of those aspiring globe-trotting snowboarders. While it might be great to hit the resort in your backyard all winter, it’s even more rewarding to find the common bond of snowboarding can make you friends all over the world, while seeing incredible new countries and riding some great mountains. Whether it’s the southern hemisphere or the northern hemisphere, a world-class resort or a smaller, more local hill, there’s so much more to boarding than your own back yard. Here are some of the world’s greatest destinations for snowboarding that you may have never heard of.  Read more...

Cheap Holidays Abroad

Posted on Dec 14th, 2009

The following article presents the very latest information on cheap holidays abroad. If you have a particular interest in cheap all inclusive holidays, then this informative article is required reading.

Book your cheap holidays to Bulgaria today and see for yourself. Book online right now and save everything. Bookings for some holidays this year have been very low, so Tour operators are hopeful there will be an increase. Tropical holidays and holidays to North America have been on the rise, more specifically the Caribbean has seen a rise. Book bargain holidays, discount holidays and last minute package holidays online.

Last minute holidays are available all year round and late deals to the Algarve offer plenty of winter sunshine. Last minute holiday bargains make short weekend breaks to the Algarve entirely possible too. Late deal holidays abroad have been a speciality, as well as we honour ourselves upon being means to yield these poor holidays to a ubiquitous open though them carrying to outlay hours trawling by hundreds of alternative websites.

Sometimes the most important aspects of a subject like cheap all inclusive holidays are not immediately obvious. Keep reading to get the complete picture.  Read more...

Things To Know On How to Get a United States Passport Quick

Posted on Dec 13th, 2009

There are instances where unforeseen circumstances force you to travel out of the country immediately. With routine passport processing times taking four to six weeks, the waiting period may simply be too lengthy. If you want to know how to get a us passport quick, we’ll show you how in the following paragraphs.

One instance where you will need to get a passport application is when a family emergency occurs that requires you to travel to another country within 48 hours. If you don’t have a passport to travel, or if it has already expired, you can call the National Passport Information Agency (NPIA). They will help you to schedule an appointment with the nearest passport agency to facilitate your application for an emergency passport.

When you call the Passport Information Agency and no appointment is available for you, stay on the line so you can speak to a customer service agent. They can assist you on what to do next. There are other options available to you should a customer service agent be unavailable.  Read more...

Extremely Cheap Last Minute Flights

Posted on Dec 12th, 2009

Are you looking for some inside information on extremely cheap last minute flights? Here’s an up-to-date report from holiday flight experts who should know.

All inclusive holidays to Kenya are surprisingly affordable and offer the winter sunshine many crave. Combine the freedom of a walking holiday with the pleasures of cruising and discover even more of Europe’s coastal wonders! Pioneered by us, we are the market leader in Cruise & Walk holidays. Combine the Aqua Park into your Krakow stag weekend, for a bit of fun and relaxation. The Aqua park has a bar and restaurant, so food and beer can be enjoyed.

Trips away with the whole family need to be packed full of fun and offer activities or facilities to suit all. We have a great selection of properties around the world certain to suit your family preferences. Trips were organised so if I wanted to be adventurous I could, or I could do my own thing

So far, we’ve uncovered some interesting facts about cheap flights to orlando. You may decide that the following information is even more interesting.  Read more...

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