With everything that has happened over the last few months, I feel there is a need for electronic book reader reviews to be brought right up to date, to take in to account the recent price cuts and many new models that have entered the market. What was is no longer so here’s my Bebook review. Let’s see how it stacks up against the new breed of electronic book reader, not only in specification but also in price and where it fits into the new eBook reading device landscape. I have spoken, over the last few months, of my concerns for the future of the smaller device manufacturers. They are…

There are many myths and misconceptions about holding a casino party. This article will address seven of the most common ones. Myth # 1 – Casino Parties are Illegal While gambling is not legal in most states, casino parties are legal in every state, although some may have restrictions if the purpose is for fund raising. Gambling consists of an exchange of real money for chips or other considerations. Casino fun parties utilize play money and chips given to participants without an equal exchange. Therefore it’s not really gambling, because you’re not really losing any money. Myth # 2 – Casino Parties are Expensive Compared to other forms of live…

If you love the thrill of gambling in live casinos then you will be excited to learn that you can play all of your favorite casino games online! Online casinos are rapidly growing in popularity as gambling enthusiasts around the globe are realizing that they can play online casino games twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week from the comfort of their very own homes. Online casino software makes it possible for you to play the exciting gambling games that you can play at the Luxor and Pyramids in Las Vegas without even leaving your house! If you love slot machines then you will be thrilled at the huge…

One of the best reasons that players take to online gambling is the idea of enjoying casino bonuses. While traditional land-based casino perks such as free drinks and meals obviously cannot fit into the world of internet gaming, wagering websites still manage to attract and reward customers by offering them lucrative bonuses. Online players can be forgiven for getting slightly confused about all the different bonuses and promotions available in the industry. After all, the hype and marketing campaigns surrounding the different kinds of bonuses are enough to make anyone question exactly what type they should take advantage of and how much they will benefit from a certain promotion. For…

I have enjoyed playing at land based casinos for several years, and still visit my local casino from time to time, but there are a few things that bother me. Being a smoker limits my playing options, as there are designated areas or rooms for smoking in Canadian casinos. I also hate how crowded it can get. People are constantly bumping your chair when trying to walk by, and it can take ages to get a drink. My wife and I go together, but can rarely sit side by side and play the slots. Then you see some couples sitting at two machines but only playing one. I had thought…

Long before the online gambling revolution and even before the boost of tribal casinos, a casino cruise was the only legal way to gamble in the US besides Las Vegas and Atlantic City casinos. Nowadays, gambling on a riverboat casino is only one of the many options that the recreational gambler faces when he feels like shooting dice. The history of casino cruises and riverboat casinos in the United States goes back to the beginning of the 19th century when the Mississippi River was a major trade center for farmers and merchants. The river towns became major attraction for professional gamblers, also known as cardsharps, who were hunting the travelers…

The Casino Environment Before the recent economic downturn, commercial casinos collected at least $30 billion in revenues each year from 2005 through 2008.1 During this period, US casino owners built new facilities and expanded the size of their existing facilities. As a result of the economic downturn, new US commercial casino construction has come to a screeching halt and casino operators are now focused on existing facility cost reduction. The Section 179(D) Tax Provisions Increasingly, casino operators are taking advantage of the EPAct IRC section 179(D) commercial building energy efficiency tax provisions, which have been extended through 2013. EPAct tax deductions are available for qualifying energy reductions in lighting, HVAC(heating,…

You’ve probably seen that most online casinos advertisements usually offer some sort of bonus or FREE money to get you to start playing there. Like most things in the world, nothing really comes free, so before you start claiming this free money and then getting upset that you’ve been scammed, I suggest you keep reading and see how this all works. First of all, you may ask; why do online casinos even offer this “free” money? It’s part of their marketing and differentiation strategy. In a nutshell, online casinos are generally “skins” of a specific software provider, so actually behind the different owner, graphics, licensing etc under the bonnet there’s…

Online casino games are brilliant invention that completely transformed the field of gambling. They enable people to gamble with less commitment of time, money and inconvenience than before. Comparing online casino with land casino is like comparing apples and oranges, each appeal to different aspects of a player’s game. Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of online casino games as compared to the land-based casino. The Surroundings: there is great fun and excitement playing casino games at the actual casino, but when it comes down to what important to the casinos – gambling the casino atmosphere is trying to dissolve and distract you… from your money. In…

Knife steel is a critical component of the custom knife. Making a fine homemade knife is a work of patience, and a dedication to precision craftsmanship. A custom knife maker must understand the science of metallurgy when choosing an appropriate knife steel. To rust or not to rust, that is the question. Actually, that is only one of the questions. To maintain a great edge, or not to maintain a great edge is another important question! Many custom knife makers are finding middle ground for those two questions. Stainless Steel Balustrades High carbon and stainless steels are both acceptable if properly alloyed. The high carbon steels are typically the steels…