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Jan282022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Southern beach vacations guide

Travel

Although other areas of the United States may be the first place vacationers think about when the mood to visit a beach strikes, the South offers great places to enjoy sand and sun. A bonus to the beautiful, sandy beaches and warm waters is that many places in the south also offer the advantage of being a bargain when compared to other regions. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina offers a wide variety of accommodation choices to the beach going vacationer. Not only are there hotels, motels, and resorts but a number of condos and resorts are also available. No matter the budget or requirements there will be a vacation rental perfect for you. The Myrtle Beach tourism area is actually comprised of North and South Myrtle Beach, including Surfside Beach and Garden City, and offers nearly 60 ...

Aug292019 by Tejas MehtaNo Comments

Understand All about Medicare Insurance and Its Benefits

Health

With a vision to provide a universal health plan, such as Medicare insurance, the United States does not truly have a national health care plan. Even though universal health care, another name for national health care plans, has its conception in the 20th century, the United States has shied away from its inception. In fact, the United States is one of the few industrialized countries that do not offer true, the government provided universal health care. The first private health insurance programs created nationwide was the Blue Cross plans. Originally paid by individuals on prepaid bases for certain hospitals, this was later changed to include any sponsored hospital. The individual would provide a monthly payment that ensured he was cared for a specified number of days. There are va...

Aug222019 by Harry2 Comments

Getting the Most from a Holiday to the United States

Travel

The USA has long been a popular destination for tourists and travelers across the world. From its snowy peaks in the north, all the way down to the arid desert in the south, it is a country that bestows a unique experience on everyone who visits, promising to provide an unforgettable trip. However, as a nation comprised of 50 separate states covering such a vast expanse of land, it would take an entire lifetime to see and do everything it has to offer. Instead, a better option than trying to cram a whole load of activities in one trip is to pick out the highlights that best represent the country as a whole. Here are some of the ways you can make the most of your time visiting the United States. Try the food While in recent years there has been a significant backlash towards the Ameri...

May292018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Hiking in Rattlesnake Country

Wildlife

Rattlesnakes are a common feature in the western United States. Hikers can potentially come across one while on the trail, so knowing what to do can be important to prevent injury. How to Identify a Rattlesnake The Western Diamondback rattlesnake is part of the pit viper family of snakes. The holes on the triangular head of the snake allow it to detect the heat of prey. The other obvious sign of a rattlesnake is their distinctive rattle, which can be visible on the tail, and heard when one approaches a snake. The venom produced by the Western Diamondback can cause swelling, pain, bleeding, edema, and tissue necrosis. How to Prepare to Hike in Rattlesnake Country If planning to hike in an area that has rattlesnakes, think of what to bring ahead of time. Wear leather hiking b...

Dec132017 by Ruchi GuptaNo Comments

Online gaming revenues continue to grow

Gaming

Online gaming revenues continue to grow, signaling that this is a market that keeps on expanding. There is no doubt that the global online gambling market has been growing every single year since 2009 and before that point. This has been a very steady trend, in fact, and the growth is predicted to increase well into the year 2020. As recently as 2015, the global online casino gaming market managed to bring in 37.91 billion U.S. dollars. That figure already represented a huge increase from 2014, 2013, and 2012. By the year 2020, this is a market that could be worth an astonishing 59.79 billion U.S. dollars. People might wonder if this growth is going to level off at some point or another. It is true that a lot of industries will eventually get to some sort of market saturation point. ...