Shea Dypines

We all need a romantic getaway weekend now and then. Even if funds are tight and time is short, with a little ingenuity and creativity you can turn your own bedroom at home into a romantic and relaxing "Bed & Breakfast Inn" retreat for you and your mate.10 Tips to get you started:1. Clutter Cutter. De-clutter your bedroom when you begin your fluff-up. Nothing kills romance faster than a pile of dusty magazines and techno paraphernalia.2. Maid Brigade. Next comes the dust rag and vacuum. Turn on some music and make it fun!3. Sensuous Sheets. Purchase some colorful new sheets in a pattern you love with a thread count of at least 300.4. Divine Duvet. Invest in a pretty new duvet cover or...

We all need a romantic getaway weekend now and then. Even if funds are tight and time is short, with a little ingenuity and creativity you can turn your own bedroom at home into a romantic and relaxing "Bed & Breakfast Inn" retreat for you and your mate.10 Tips to get you started:1. Clutter Cutter. De-clutter your bedroom when you begin your fluff-up. Nothing kills romance faster than a pile of dusty magazines and techno paraphernalia.2. Maid Brigade. Next comes the dust rag and vacuum. Turn on some music and make it fun!3. Sensuous Sheets. Purchase some colorful new sheets in a pattern you love with a thread count of at least 300.4. Divine Duvet. Invest in a pretty new duvet cover or...

We all need a romantic getaway weekend now and then. Even if funds are tight and time is short, with a little ingenuity and creativity you can turn your own bedroom at home into a romantic and relaxing "Bed & Breakfast Inn" retreat for you and your mate.10 Tips to get you started:1. Clutter Cutter. De-clutter your bedroom when you begin your fluff-up. Nothing kills romance faster than a pile of dusty magazines and techno paraphernalia.2. Maid Brigade. Next comes the dust rag and vacuum. Turn on some music and make it fun!3. Sensuous Sheets. Purchase some colorful new sheets in a pattern you love with a thread count of at least 300.4. Divine Duvet. Invest in a pretty new duvet cover or...

South Africa has seen phenomenal growth in property prices with a property boom that sky-rocketed out of control over the past 5 years. Now that the dust has settled and prices have stabilized, many of us are curious as to where the rich and famous have bought and are still looking to buy. Which are the elite suburbs in SA where millionaires are neighbours to tycoons and you can bump into celebrities at the local deli or wine bar? While Johannesburg, the City of Gold or Egoli as it is known, has always attracted those wishing to earn the highest salaries, Cape Town has long been the city which boasts the most exclusive properties with the highest price tags. The natural beauty of mountains and coast...

Peru is a great destinations in the last years many people travel to Peru, here some tips tour to discover the Land of the Incas. Upon the arrival into Lima the staff from Sun God Expeditions, took us to the hotel in exclusive zone of Lima in Miraflores for your overnight For the next day travel to Paracas: some three hours south of Lima. and stay at the Paracas Hotel to rest for the next day tour.Early in the morning Ballestas Islands tour, These spectacular islands, eroded into many caves and arches, provide shelter for thousands of seabirds and hundreds of sea-lions. Although the islands fall just outside the Paracas National Reserve they are protected by separate legislation. The islands are...

While it's still quite a few months before the NFL Draft, with the regular season winding down, it's a good time as any to take a glance at the teams who are "competing' for the league's worst record and the right to draft the lone "can't miss" college player, USC running back/receiver/kick return specialist Reggie Bush.If you weren't convinced of this kid's potential at the beginning of the college football year, after watching him blow by defenses in 2004, after watching his last two games against Fresno State and UCLA, you have to be convinced now, right??Current favorite: The Houston TexansThey'll be a few changes here, especially in the coaching department, as Dom Capers and his staff will...

Save On Gas This SummerFree gas and hotel gas promotionsThere are plenty of ways to save on gas this summer and tons of free gas promotions out there. Luckily, is here to help you find them.Save on gas with these summer hotel gas promotions First, many hotels offer special gas promotions for guests arriving by car, so make sure to ask your hotel or inn if they have any offers. The hotel promotional offers include vouchers or gift cards for gas. In general, it's the smaller, independent inns that are offering the deals. Guests typically need to stay for at least two nights, usually between Sunday and Thursday, to qualify for rebates or gift cards.While this certainly isn't an exhaustive list of...

After the regular football season of the National Football League (NFL) comes the Super Bowl. The final playoffs happen on the last Sunday in January or the first Sunday in February giving the name to Super Bowl Sunday with festivities reaching bacchanalian levels. In 2006, Super Bowl Sunday will be on February 5 and America will be celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the game. Super Bowl XL will reach an all-time high.The Super Bowl is America's most-watched broadcast of the year, because it is pure entertainment. And it's not just America that tunes in, but people all over the world love to tune into the Super Bowl experience. And it's not just the power of football that attracts fans, but the...

California, the State. San Francisco, the city. Monterey, the town. John Steinbeck, the author. For this Steinbeck fan, San Francisco is quite close to heaven. From San Francisco it is an easy drive down the peninsula to Santa Cruz and into Steinbeck territory.I fly into San Francisco airport late in the afternoon. The signs are immediate America. 'No Ped Xing', 'Squeeze right', 'Occupation by more than 132 persons unlawful'. From Rent-a-Wreck I collect a Chevrolet in two tones -- cat-sick green and vile yellow. A veritable pimpmobile. And was it not in a car like this I drove into San Francisco for the 1967 Summer of Love, to follow Timothy Leary's instructions to 'turn on, tune in, and drop out...

Finding tips on how to decrease your appetite so you can lose weight is easy. Magazines, newspapers and television programs are full of advice on the subject. But what about people who need to increase their appetites? There are several illnesses and/or conditions that can cause undesirable weight loss, and necessitate an understanding of how to healthfully gain weight. According to noted author/ABC News medical contributor Dr. David Katz, "with all the attention to the obesity epidemic, we may at times overlook those situations where, in essence, starvation is still a very real and present danger."According to Keith I. Block, MD, Medical/ Scientific Director of the Block Center for Integrative...

The Democratic Party is working hard to be able to get all illegal aliens to vote. Howard Dean says that it is unfair to have a law, which requires voters to have and present a picture ID before being allowed to vote. Indiana is has such a law but the Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean wants no part of it. In fact he says it decries of racism and is not fair to older voters who no longer have the ability to drive and have no picture ID. Of course everyone else realizes this is merely a set up to get any one who can show up at the poles, especially illegal aliens in bus loads the ability to vote.Some say that Howard Dean is a hypocrite and is going against his own words during his run...

Many small time mobile auto detailers do not realize the importance of local government relations. A City Hall will contain lots and lots of information that can help you. Think of yourself as an information scout, when visiting a city hall. You should first go to the planning department and ask if there are any restrictions on mobile businesses within the city limits. Talk to a clerk and when they ask what kind of business, just say; "mobile car detailing". Chances are everything will be fine and they will send you down to the city business license counter for a home occupation permit. A home occupation permit is complicated and will not be issued over the counter in the business license...

When I interviewed Kevin Rosen of Junior's Cheesecake here in NYC it was to ask him what he and his family want the Internet to do for them and their business.I met Kevin when he appeared on a panel of business owners taking their companies online, sponsored by Crains Publishing Company at its annual Expo.In fact I interviewed over 50 successful long established Main Street companies, asking many of the same questions that I asked Kevin. I was looking for the common denominator, the two or three reasons that all mentioned for taking their otherwise successful traditional company online.And I got them!Each of them told me that in one way or another in order to increase their market share. Junior's...

Dish Network is continually trying to meet the needs of their viewers by improving the Dish Network channel packages. This is one of the ways that Dish keeps their customers satisfied. The Dish Network channel packages are frequently being updated with new channels not only to please their current customers but also to appeal to new customers. Here are some of the recent additions to the Dish Network channel packages:Bridges TVBridges TV is the American Muslim lifestyle Network offered in the English language. Bridges TV has sitcoms, movies, cooking shows, cartoons, and news reports that are relevant to Muslim culture. Bridges TV is now offered nationwide via Dish Network. One of the most popular...

Your business is listed in the Yellow Pages whether you buy an ad or not. Your business is listed in the Yellow Book and the other phone books, too, no purchase necessary.The trick is to get people to remember your name when they look in the book. That's advertising's job. If you stress what's in it for them they will remember who you are when they go looking. Many times they go looking a year, or more, after hearing or seeing your ads. If it is all about them, they will remember all about you.Surveys show the majority of people look in the Yellow Pages for a name that seems familiar, either through past dealings or because of advertising or referral. Only the people who don't have a...

Many of us dream of relocating to another country, perhaps to enjoy warmer weather, perhaps to experience a slower-paced lifestyle, perhaps because of a job transfer, or maybe simply because we are intrigued by a certain element of adventure and curiosity.While moving to another country may sound like an exciting proposition, it is a very serious decision with major ramificiations, and there are many factors to take into account in making this decision.I had a chance to talk with Phillip Townsend, author of the e-Book, Passport to Canada: The Complete Guide to Living & Retiring in Nova Scotia, and special e-Reports of living and retiring in Panama, the Caribbean and Cuba. For more information, visit...

Once you've taken the leap and purchased a villa or apartment in Spain's beautiful Costa del Sol, you face another crucial decision: finding a company to look after your property when you are away. Whether your villa is in Fuengirola or Marbella, you need to ensure that the rental property management company you select will provide you with the service, maintenance, and oversight that give you peace of mind. The right rental property management company gives owners of Costal del Sol property who are interested in letting their villa or apartment the confidence of knowing that they can gain the financial rewards of short- or long-term rentals while protecting their assets. If you are looking for a...

"Ki Ora! Welcome to New Zealand!" This is often the comment you will get when you step off the plane into one of our international airports at Christchurch, Hamilton or Auckland.New Zealand is an amazing place to live and a fantastic place to visit. We have lush, green rolling hills surrounding us in many parts of the country but then we also have acres and acres of lush, green flats with flowing rivers all leading out to the Pacific Ocean.There is so much to do here and no matter what your age, there is something for everyone. Having lived in New Zealand all my life and having traveled around most of the North and South Islands, I can tell you there is no other place in the world I would rather...

We all need a romantic getaway weekend now and then. Even if funds are tight and time is short, with a little ingenuity and creativity you can turn your own bedroom at home into a romantic and relaxing "Bed & Breakfast Inn" retreat for you and your mate.10 Tips to get you started:1. Clutter Cutter. De-clutter your bedroom when you begin your fluff-up. Nothing kills romance faster than a pile of dusty magazines and techno paraphernalia.2. Maid Brigade. Next comes the dust rag and vacuum. Turn on some music and make it fun!3. Sensuous Sheets. Purchase some colorful new sheets in a pattern you love with a thread count of at least 300.4. Divine Duvet. Invest in a pretty new duvet cover or...

Italy is one of the oldest countries in the world, and thanks to the geographical boundaries of the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps it has remained largely unchanged throughout history. Even during the Roman Empire, Italy was set apart. Legions that had been abroad always knew when they had returned to the mother country. Italian food history, however, reaches far beyond the country's borders.For starters, look at pasta. There is much historical debate on its origins, but many historians point to Marco Polo's voyages to the Far East, from which he returned with all manner of foreign spices and foods, as the venue from which pasta came. The Chinese had cooked with noodles for centuries, and Marco Polo...

Located just west of Gulf Shores on the Alabama Gulf Coast, Fort Morgan is the ideal vacation destination for anyone looking to commune with nature, soak in history, and relax on some of the beautiful beaches that surround this area. While most individuals think of Gulf Shores when they imagine vacationing on the coast, Fort Morgan is a viable alternative for those who want a more peaceful and serene atmosphere during their stay. Whether the white sand has drawn you in or the simple beauty was simply too much to resist, you certainly will not be disappointed with any part of your Fort Morgan vacation. The actual fort from which Fort Morgan draws its name is rich in history and certainly worth a...

Maj. Dean Eckmann is a soft-spoken North Dakota native whose lifelong love for military aviation transformed him, in one profound moment on September 11, 2001, into what he acknowledges to be "an eyewitness to history, to the day that changed all of America, forever."On the morning of 9/11, Eckmann, 36, was with his Fargo-based 119th Fighter Pilot Wing at Virginia's Langley Air Force Base for a routine week-long 'alert dispatch' to protect seven American sites tagged, in "post-Cold War and pre-9/11 naivete," he says, as potential targets.At the unmistakable blare of a Klaxon horn, he abandoned his scheduled training mission and was ordered to his fully armed fighter jet, and became the first pilot...

Joe Pesci won an Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his part in GoodFellas, a film nominated for six Academy Awards overall including Best Picture. And every accolade attributed to this film is well deserved. With an all-star cast of performers, GoodFellas is one of director Martin Scorsese's greatest productions...

Very unusual island country, Iceland attracts tourists with its unique nature. Inclement and magnificent, Iceland is a country of geysers, glaciers and volcanoes. Reykjavik is a political, cultural, industrial and commercial country centre. It's a very modern city with high level of life. However, the prices there are high too. The city is situated along the bay, there are no large factories and the air is clear. Outdoor ponds with the thermal water are situated right in the centre of the city. Reykjavik restaurants are famous for its fish dishes. The local fish is something delicious! Reykjavik is a small cozy city and all its attractions lay within small area. Usually tourist are shown...

Sniping is one of the hardest things to do in Halo 2. It takes tons of practice and hours of playing to get good. Actually, some people never get better. Their foundation is built on bad habits. I've decided to come up with a set of guidelines to help you along.-Always move around. Never camp out in one spot, no matter how good you think it is. It also makes you harder to hit.-Always aim for the head. A headshot is an automatic one-shot kill.-Check your motion sensor. You'll spend a lot of time trying to find people so it's good to zoom out every once in awhile to see if anyone's coming. Try doing this after every couple of shots or so.-Unless you're incredibly skilled with the sniper, please do not...

You may be in business for yourself or as a small company, but no matter what, especially if you just started this business, you need publicity! It's great that your spouse or best friend believes in you. You may even have total strangers tell you what a great idea you have. Some may tell you they wish they had thought of it themselves or had the guts to try it. You know you can do your job well, you know you could make money at this. But as hard as you work, you have little income to show for it. So how do you get the word out? And at what price?First, no matter what career you have chosen, be professional. Most likely you have educated yourself in this field, put in long "precious" hours and...

Working capital is the amount of capital required to carry on a business. It can be a problem for businesses to obtain the necessary working capital, especially when they are starting up, and that is why it is so important for businesses to know all that they can about obtaining the necessary capital to build their business properly. Whether a business is small or large the same programs are available to those seeking financing. Business micro loans are one source for getting working capital. These are smaller loans, which are typically between $5,000 and $35,000, and are targeted to startups and newly established small businesses. This program is established by the Small Business Administration...

Picture an island nestling in the calm, azure blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand fringed by coral reefs with beaches of powder soft white sand framed by a backdrop of coconut trees, their fronds dancing in the gentle breeze. The palms stretch upward to the central uplands, thick with lush tropical vegetation. The coast and lower slopes are awash with coconut palms making Koh Samui the 'Coconut Capital of Thailand'. It is said the island sends 2,000.000 coconuts per month to Bangkok. This green vista is interspersed occasionally by black granite boulders. Some of these rock formations appear to defy gravity by hanging dramatically against the hillside. This tropical paradise is called Koh Samui. A...

Hey if you like Boston, you probably love it. We spent four weeks recently in Boston driving to every suburb city to check it out. We believe it is an intense market and very perfect for a mobile car washing business. Good income levels, expensive but very dirty cars. It was all good. I almost threw up when I was there from all the political correctness, but if you are not from a farm town in the Midwest you might definitely ask these people what is going on with them. People in the Boston Suburbs think they are normal and the baseline. Anyone of any different view other than the PC academia view is simply on drugs. What is funny is that the Bostonians have all moved to the suburbs and demand...

Sandwich is the first town on the Cape when you enter by the northernmost route over the Sagamore Bridge. It has an area of 44.4 square miles and had a population of 20,136 in 2000. It is the home to many historical buildings, 3 bayside beaches, the beginning of the Cape Cod Canal Bike Trail, 6 campgrounds, many motels and restaurants, and a walking trail that includes a very unique boardwalk. Sandwich is the oldest town on the Cape, settled by Plymouth pilgrims in 1637 and was incorporated in 1639.Sandwich is one of the quieter towns on the Cape, yet it still has plenty of things to do to provide a great vacation experience. The Cape Cod Canal runs along its northwestern border and has...

Here is One Man's View of the National Football League in Week 4.Denver at Jacksonville (-4), 1 p.m. on Sunday Denver is hoping that they put up a better showing than their last trip to Florida, a 34-10 drubbing in Miami in Week 1. The Broncos looked outstanding on Monday Night, but as my friend Cody used to say, "Win on Monday, lose on Sunday". The Broncos better be prepared for a muggy, 85-degree day in the panhandle, with scattered thunderstorms throughout.Jacksonville is just trying to keep pace with Indianapolis, which has another cakewalk in Tennessee. The Jaguars should try to take advantage of the fact that Champ Bailey is expected slowed by a hamstring injury. The Jaguars are 7-1 ATS in...

1. Baraboo Fun for the whole family! Learn about the fifteen species of cranes at the International Crane Foundation and the history of trains at Mid-Continent Railway Museum. Ride an elephant and feed camels at Circus World. Let your imaginations run wild at Dr. Evermor's Art Park, located south of Baraboo across from the Badger Ordnance Plant. Back in Baraboo, refuel after climbing the bluffs at Devil's Lake State Park by indulging in a gourmet burrito topped with cumin sauce at the Little Village Cafe. 2. Cassville/Prairie du Chien The Mississippi River and two state parks (Nelson Dewey and Wyalusing) offer a wide variety of recreational choices, including boating, hiking, and eagle watching...

Once you've taken the leap and purchased a villa or apartment in Spain's beautiful Costa del Sol, you face another crucial decision: finding a company to look after your property when you are away. Whether your villa is in Fuengirola or Marbella, you need to ensure that the rental property management company you select will provide you with the service, maintenance, and oversight that give you peace of mind. The right rental property management company gives owners of Costal del Sol property who are interested in letting their villa or apartment the confidence of knowing that they can gain the financial rewards of short- or long-term rentals while protecting their assets. If you are looking for a...

What we really want to know is, "Are there any entertaining or interesting programs on television?" We now have at least ninety- six channels to choose from, even though two have duplicate programming and five are in Spanish. Here's a list of currently available offerings:...Infomercial on how to turn your life savings into a million dollars or nothing in one month....Chucky watches Binky discover his winky....The life and times of an ant colony. (repeat)....Actual police raid in Los Angeles (re-creation of a re-creation, not to be confused with real life.)...How to own an amazing and unbelievable cheese grater for only $39.99 in four easy payments....Situation Comedy...

From the brilliant white sand beaches to the diverse island culture, Jamaica is one of our favourite Caribbean tourist destinations. The crystal clear ocean waters and the year-round warm climate makes it the ideal travel vacation for sun-lovers. There are many diversions to keep visitors happy: fishing, scuba diving, wind surfing, horseback riding, swimming, snorkelling, golfing just to name a few. In the evening there is fine dining at Jamaica's elite restaurants and resorts-combined with truly unique Jamaican cuisine, and the night life is certainly hopping! One of the best things that I have found about Jamaica is the warm, friendly people and the rich, diverse Island culture blended from...

Since when is it OK to totally snub the winner of an NFL game, let alone the biggest game of the year, the Super Bowl? Well that's exactly what Mike Holmgren, the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, did on Super Bowl Sunday after his team lost the game. Not only did he not meet Coach Cowher, the longest tenured coach in the NFL, on the 25 yard line for a congratulatory handshake as scheduled, it was actually Cowher who had to go out of his way to find Holmgren. The moment finally took place in the Seahawks locker room, so I can speculate on who pursued who. At a time when he should be enjoying his much deserved win, Coach Cowher was chasing down a sore loser, because Cowher knows how it works. The...