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Laughlin Hotels Best Prices

November 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in Laughlin | No Comments »

Laughlin Hotels Best PricesThere are several ways to find Laughlin hotel’s best prices. There are the usual ones such as going on one of the many travel web sites. However they are in the business of making money. They only get paid if you make a reservation with a hotel and pay through their website. The casino will never offer you prices based on your casino play for example. They will never offer you group deals and they will never offer you a negotiated price. You can find excellent deals and often the best prices that the hotel is offering online. However there are other ways to find Laughlin hotel’s best prices. Even the online prices by hotels are sometimes not what they will offer when you call direct and book a room. The best method by far is to comparison shop using all of the tools available to you.

Laughlin Hotels Best Prices – Slot Cards

By far the best approach, particularly if you have played the slots at any of the casinos in Laughlin is to call the casino and see if you are eligible for any casino rated rooms. Check the travel web sites first so that you know what the hotels are asking via the web site for a room on the dates that you are looking for. Armed with this knowledge, call the hotel-casino directly, give them your slot card number and request a room rate.

Chances are you have played the slots on previous trips and used your slot card. There is a good chance that you will be offered a reduced room rate or perhaps even a free room. If you are going to the casino and plan to play the slots you may as well get the best deal you can. Laughlin hotel’s best prices are always better than Las Vegas hotel deals. It is a smaller market and fewer hotels, however, they are competing with Las Vegas and must offer lower prices.

Always call the casino slot host for the best deals, what have you got to lose?

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Does Early Retirement Cause Early Death

October 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in Health | No Comments »

Does Early Retirement Cause Early DeathSome studies apparently confirm that the answer is yes to the question, Does early retirement cause early death? However, there are always caveats to studies. From what we have read, we conclude that people who retire early and experience early death were not that healthy in the first place. They may also be decreased or did not continue with an active lifestyle. They may never have had an active lifestyle in the first place. All of the studies seem to confirm that your level of activity pre retirement and post retirement play a large part on whether you are going to live a long healthy and high quality retired life.

Does Early Retirement Cause Early Death

Staying active means some form of exercise, whether it is walking, golf, biking, swimming, etc. Get the heart rate up and keep your cardiovascular system exercised. This is one of the primary pillars of avoiding an early death.

Next, you need to have interesting things to do. Spend time on your hobbies whatever they are. You need a reason to wake up in the morning and it may be one specific thing or you may have so many hobbies that there are not enough hours in the day. By the way, when you are 65 or 70 and still working, you might just consider this a hobby as well unless you have to work to make ends meet.

The third pillar of an enjoyable retirement is social interaction. Friends and family are important to your life well being. Some people naturally have friends and family around them while others need to work at it. Some will get their social interaction from working or volunteering. Whatever it is get out and talk to people.

A friend once said to me that he gets up in the morning and watches the grass grow. Talk about a boring thing to do! He is doing better now that he is getting involved with his grandchildren and spending a lot of time with family. He still needs to work on the activity and hobby areas, but he is making progress! Give yourself time to adjust to retirement and focus on these three pillars to ensure an enjoyable healthy long retirement.

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Millennials Prefer Skill Based Games

October 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in Online Gambling | No Comments »

Millennials Prefer Skill Based GamesCasinos across the country are reporting improved slot machine revenue. More players are coming to the casinos and they are playing larger amounts for each wager. This is good news since the recession years, 2008 – 2009 were pretty dismal for many casino’s. It is good news that patrons are returning to the casino floor, however, there is one group that is not showing up to gamble at the slot machines. These are the millennials, born in the 80’s and 90’s, fed a steady diet of interactive games on their computers, tablets and smart phones. Millennials prefer skill based games. They want the same experience in the casino and to date there are just not many slot machines that will provide this kind of experience.

Millennials Prefer Skill Based Games

As a result when millennials do go to the casino, they are playing poker, black jack and other skill based games. Gaming companies and the casinos are getting together to design new games that will deliver the interactive experience they are looking for as well as add a social element to the gaming experience.

Millennials are looking for interactive games that require some level of skill that they feel will give them a chance to win at the game. This is the basis of what they have been doing for the last 30 years as they play on their computers, game machines and smart phones.

They are also looking for a social aspect to the games. Many want to know how they are doing relative to other people who are playing. They want to be able compare, make comments and interact with other players. Millennials are able to achieve some levels of both skill and social elements when they play poker and black jack. However for the casinos to attract larger numbers of the millennial generation, they need to design interactive social slot machines to meet this need.

Look for regulations to change, for new games to appear on the casino floor over the next few years as the industry adapts to the changing demographic.

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Getting the Right Amount of Sleep

October 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in Sleep | 1 Comment »

Getting the Right Amount of SleepHow can you tell if your getting the right amount of sleep? The chart on the left shows the relative average amount of sleep you should get based on age. At age 20 it levels off between 7 to 8 hours of sleep depending on the individual. Some people can get along with less sleep but those are rare. There are ways to tell if your getting the right amount of sleep. Regardless of how much you think your body can tolerate in terms of sleep loss, pay attention to these indicators.

Getting the Right Amount of Sleep

You might be lacking sleep if you do some or all of the following:

  • Require an alarm clock in order to wake up on time
  • Hit the snooze button on a regular basis
  • Have a difficult time getting up in the morning
  • Have low energy in the afternoon
  • Fall asleep or sleepy in meetings, lectures, or warm rooms
  • Require a nap after heavy meals or when driving
  • Napping to get through the day
  • Fall asleep in front of the TV
  • Need to sleep in on weekends to catch up on lost sleep
  • Fall asleep within five minutes of hitting the pillow

The above are all indicators of someone who is not getting enough sleep. The question is what to do about the situation once you realize that this may be an issue for you. Some people just need to focus on getting more sleep and avoid burning the midnight oil. Others have underlying health issues that need to be investigated.

For example, sleep apnea is something we have discussed a lot on this site. It affects one in 20 people and contributes to strokes, high blood pressure and heart attacks. Sleep loss is common and the above indicators all seem to be prevalent. Many people who suffer from being over weight also suffer from sleep apnea. They gain weight due to ongoing sleep loss. It is a cycle that is difficult to get out of.

Do yourself a favor, take the appropriate steps to manage your sleep loss and avoid some of the major health issues that it can cause. For more sleep-related posts, click here.

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Millennials do not like Slot Machines

October 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in Slot Machines | No Comments »

Millennials do not like Slot MachinesContrary to the picture, millennials do not like slot machines that are the traditional reel type or the non interactive type of slot machines. They have been raised on interactive games that they play on their computers, tablets and smart phones. They are looking for something similar when it comes to gambling. The current crop of slot machines just does not do it for them. Millennials are in the age group that was born in the 1980’s and 1990’s. They have had a steady diet of online games growing up. This kind of environment is part of their persona.

Millennials do not like Slot Machines

Gaming companies and casinos in Las Vegas and other cities are beginning to see the effects of this shift in their customer base. Yes gambling revenues are up since the depression era of 2008 and 2009. But the people returning to the casinos are an older generation and not the millennials as we just mentioned.

As a result, gaming companies are working on a new style of more interactive games that they hope will appeal to this new generation of gamblers. It is not just the games that need to change. Regulators need to review the games, the rules, etc to ensure that the player has a real chance of winning something in addition to being entertained.

Younger gamblers appear to prefer poker, blackjack, online gaming, fantasy sports, and other such games. All of these types of games seem to have at least two attributes that attract them. The first is that it is interactive. They feel they can actually have an impact on the outcome of the game. In other words they like skill-based games. The second attribute is that they are also looking for the social aspect of the game. They want to feel that they are playing with or against other players. Even online gaming can offer this attribute by posting results compared to other players or allow them to play against each other directly.

Over the next couple of years watch for brand new skill-based interactive social slot machines making their way onto the casino floor!

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Unusual Signs of Dehydration

September 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in Weight Loss | 1 Comment »

Unusual Signs of DehydrationConsumers who exercise in hot weather need to manage their hydration levels carefully. They risk facing some of the following unusual signs of dehydration. Initially, you may experience irritability, headaches, and dizziness. This is the time to react, drink fluids that help your body to recover. Drinking fluids rich in electrolytes such as potassium may also be needed. Management of your hydration levels will also help you reach the weight loss objectives. The first few pounds you lose are usually water.

Unusual Signs of Dehydration

Bad Breath – when your mouth becomes dry, you have already lost a great deal of fluid. The disappearance of saliva means that the bacteria in your mouth have a chance to grow to create a bad breath.

Dry Skin – as shown in the picture is an example of more severe dehydration. Your body is moving blood to the organs leaving your skin dry and dehydrated.

Muscle Cramps – muscles overheat due to working out and the general heat conditions surrounding you. Some people will experience cramps in the legs and arms in this situation. Time to cool down.

Fever and Chills – is the result of severe dehydration. You need to get help immediately or risk being sick to your stomach, possibly fainting and worse.

Food Cravings – on particular lots of carbs. This is your body telling you that it is dehydrated and thinks that it is hungry. The net result is you are ravenous and you need to eat immediately.

If you experience any of these symptoms, seek help immediately. Drink plenty of fluids, get to an area where you can cool down and use cold compresses. Severe dehydration may require a visit to the hospital to receive treatment. For more weight loss ideas,click here.

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Best Time to go to Vegas

September 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in Travel | No Comments »

Best Time to go to VegasThe best time to go to Las Vegas varies a great deal for many people depending on what their interests are. For some, it is all about finding the best bargains. Many other visitors want the heat and are able to spend lots of time by the pool. Many are limited due to work schedules and must go on the weekends. While others are attending conferences and really do not have a choice re when they might be able to go. We will list some of the factors and the best time to go to Vegas. Consumers will have a general idea of when to make a trip to the most interesting city in the world.

Best Time to go to Vegas

The summertime is hot with temperatures over 100F for most of June, July, and August. If you want pool whether this is the best time to go to Vegas. Many conferences are held in the Sept to Nov period along with Jan through to April. Jan and April bring huge conferences to Las Vegas so you may want to find out when these are being held and stay away unless you like crowds and higher rates for rooms, meals, and just about everything else.

Special times such as memorial day, thanksgiving, New Years, and Easter are also busy times. Most weekends are also busier compared to during the week as well. Although it is cooler in December, this is one of the best times to go if you do not want to deal with the crowds and you want lower rates.

Many consumers will book a package deal which includes air, hotels, and transfers. This is the best way to go if it is your first time. After that, you may want to book separately to take advantage of specific deals you can find directly with the hotels using your slot card.

If you want to go to a show, book early and book your hotel room at the same time. Some of the more popular shows are sold out every night!

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Dehydration Symptoms – What to do?

September 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in Weight Loss | No Comments »

Dehydration SymptomsMany people try to lose weight by cutting down on fluid consumption. As it turns out this can be one of the worst things you can do. Fluid loss can cause damage which will harm your body and organs. In fact, dehydration can actually cause you to gain weight due to some of the symptoms and our reaction to them. We felt that readers who are trying to lose weight should understand these issues. You can drink lots of water and cut down on salt to make sure your organs are well hydrated. It is one more thing to manage during your weight loss program. It is also a very important one as well as you will see.

Dehydration Symptoms

The typical warning signs are headaches, dizziness and irritability for most people as well as a dry mouth. This can occur after workouts, very hot weather, and just forgetting to drink fluids on a regular basis. Before you realize it the above symptoms may be bothering you. If this happens quickly drink some water to help recover from the fluid loss. More on that in a moment.

Many consumers don’t realize that being dehydrated can also give you bad breath, the chills and make you crave carbs! Suddenly your body is very hungry, or you feel cold when it is really hot. Your mouth dries out giving bad breath.

Dehydration Symptoms – What to Do?

If you experience any of these symptoms, get inside to cool off, drink lots of water, and rest until the symptoms have passed. If you have severe dehydration, you may need to go to the hospital as well. At the very least you need to drink fluids that contain electrolytes since dehydration can cause you can lose sodium, potassium. Dizziness, disorientation, and even fainting can be symptoms of severe dehydration as well.

If you are trying to lose weight, exercise, eat less, and manage your fluid intake to avoid these kinds of issues and health threats. For more weight-loss details and information, click here.

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Best Deals at Casinos

September 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in Promotions | No Comments »

Best Deals at CasinosThe best deals at casinos really depend on how busy the casino is, your reason for travel and whether you qualify for any free complimentary items such as meals and rooms. We will discuss each of these in this post and provide a few hints regarding how to find the deals. If you can combine all three concepts, you may even get free rooms, free meals, free entertainment and free money to gamble with. All of the casino hotels participate in these programs so taking advantage of these free items is in your best interest to minimize the cost of your trip or vacation.

Best Deals at Casinos – Timing

Just as in real life, timing is everything. If the casino you are visiting is hosting a large convention or it is at the peak of the travel season, many travelers are going to find it difficult to find cheaper rates. Low travel periods and no convention business means fewer people in the hotel and the casino. This is the time they will offer better deals to anyone interested in visiting their hotel. Always ask for discounts and always check rates for different time periods if you can be flexible. Stay during the week vs. the weekend to find better rates as well.

If you are traveling on business, chances are you can obtain a business rate for the hotel you are staying at. Usually the convention will negotiate a discount rate for anyone attending their convention. If you are able and willing to walk, staying at a casino hotel next door can mean that you will receive a rate even lower if they are not busy. Check out the rates and then make your decision.

If you gamble, ask for a slot card and use it whenever you are playing the slots or the tables. On your next visit or even the current visit the casino may provide you with something based on your play. It could be free meals, free tickets or they might even write off your room. Check with the slot host before you check out to find out what you qualify for.

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Consumers losing Sleep over Financial Issues

August 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in Sleep | No Comments »

Consumers losing Sleep over Financial IssuesConsumers losing sleep over financial issues and other health related issues have a higher probability of being overweight and having other health problems. On this site we talk a lot about losing weight, dieting, exercise, etc. but the reality is that you may do everything right and yet even gain weight because you are not getting enough sleep. Sleeplessness causes low energy levels. We compensate by eating more often and eating energy-rich foods such as sugar deserts etc. If we are lucky we stay the same in weight, but most of us gain weight. It turns out that financial issues are a huge contributor to losing sleep. Here is a little more information about this issue and what you can do about it.

Consumers losing Sleep over Financial Issues – Causes

2007 2009 2015
Retirement savings 34% 40% 40%
Health care/insurance bills 28% 35% 29%
Mortgage/rent  20% 28% 27%
Education expenses 31% 27% 31%
Credit card debt 17% 23% 21%

There have been some changes over the years. But the real question is what can you do about it if you are falling into this category and are losing sleep as a result.

Take action on the issue that is causing you to lose sleep. If it is credit card debt and your paying high interest rate, get a low interest loan and pay it off as quickly as you can. Lock up the card so you cannot use it and if you do not have the money to make a purchase then don’t spend the money. You might have to scrimp and save, you might have to give up a few things until you resolve the issue, but at least you have a plan and you are dealing with it. Just doing this part will help you sleep better.

The same is true for other items on this list that are keeping you awake at night. Your issue may not be on the list, but whatever it is devise a plan to deal with your issue. Talk to experts or your spouse to get some help regarding what to do. Bottom line is to take action to reduce your stress and avoid gaining weight because you are not sleeping.

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Best Hotel Deals at Casinos

August 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in Deals at Casinos | No Comments »

Best Hotel Deals at CasinosFinding the best hotel deals at casinos like the Bellagio in Las Vegas and others around the country takes patience, investigation, timing and even loyalty to one property over another. Over the years we have found that casinos offer deals to customers depending on how busy they are. In addition how much money you spend. Also how often you visit and even the type of machines that you play.

We will cover a few of these concepts, but first we want to share a quick story about the Bellagio. A few years ago we made a reservation at this hotel for $125 a night which was a pretty good rate at the time. When we arrived we noticed that the casino and the hotel was very busy. There was a large convention being held at the hotel and room rates had gone up. Fortunately for us we had a confirmed reservation and a locked-in rate, because walk-ins, people with out a reservation were being charged $700 a night just to obtain a room during this convention!

Best Hotel Deals at Casinos

Start by using the number on your slot card and call all of the hotels that you have slot cards for to find out their rate for the time period you will be in town. Depending on what is going at that time, you will be offered rates that reflect how busy the hotel is. Avoid major conferences and high tourist season time frames to get the best rate.

Play at hotels that you enjoy and want to stay at. Slot hosts will reward their customers with loyalty by offering discounted rooms or even free rooms. Sometimes you might even have to change your dates to get the best deal. Typically Sunday through Thursday nights are the best time to go, since this is a slower period, while weekends are busier and rates are correspondingly higher.

Get to know your slot host and let them know what you are looking for. They will call you or send you offers when the hotel is not busy in an effort to attract customers during slow periods. Take advantage of package deals and offers to reduce your overall cost for rooms, meals and entertainment. You really can save a great deal of money this way.

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How to find the casino slot host

August 10th, 2015 ernie Posted in Slot Cards | No Comments »

How to find the casino slot hostAll Casinos have several ways to find the casino slot host and you really just need to know a little about their function to know which way is the best regarding how to find the casino slot host. The most obvious one is the slot card office that every casino has. They often call it the winners circle, or the slot card host or some other name. It is often near the cashier’s cage and sometimes it is even the same group of people.

They handle the day to day slot host requests such as free slot play, coupon awards etc. You can also talk to them on the phone by asking for the casino slot host. There are at least two other interfaces for those people who spend a little more money in the casino. They will actually have an office and you can usually walk in and ask for their help if you qualify.

How to find the Casino Slot Host

The first tier or lower tier is for people who qualify for a slot host but are not considered whales. They spend a lot of money and they qualify for free rooms, meals and entertainment.

You can meet the slot host in their office which is a semi-private place just off the main casino floor. If the office is not staffed 24/7, there will be a phone that you can use to be connected to a slot host or to have one paged to come and meet you.

The next level is a very plush area, usually off the casino floor, for VIP’s often set up with small snacks, drinks and comfortable couches and chairs to relax in while you wait for your personal casino host.

This host will make arrangements of all kinds for you again based on your play. They will provide upgraded free rooms, VIP seating in restaurants and shows and perhaps even transportation.

Finally there are the whales, the truly big spenders at the casino. Anything they want is offered and the host might even be assigned to them 24/7 while they are in town. Very few people qualify for this level.

For more details about slot cards and how to use them, click here.

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Growing Old and Getting Wiser

August 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in Health | No Comments »

Growing Old and Getting WiserWe saw the following words circulating on an email chain. We thought that this was good advice for all of us as we age. Try to diet and focus on our health.  Growing old and getting wiser is something that many seniors believe in. The picture on the left is essentially saying that we must try things, succeed at some, fail at others, and generally experience life in order to become wise in our old age.  But the main message here is to enjoy life and maintain a balance in life. I hope you enjoy it!

Growing Old and Getting Wiser

As we grow old and hence wiser, we slowly realize that wearing a $300 or $30K watch, they both tell the same time…  

Whether we carry a $300 or $30K wallet/handbag, the amount of money inside is the same;  

If we drink a bottle of $30 or $3K wine, the vomiting is the same;

Whether the house we live in is 30 or 300 sq.m., the loneliness is the same.

Hopefully, one day you will realize, your true happiness does not come from the material things of this world.

Whether you fly first or economy class, if the plane goes down, you go down with it…

When you have mates, buddies, and old friends, brothers and sisters, chat, laugh, talk, sing-song, talk about north-south-east-west, heaven & earth, that`s true happiness!!  

Five undeniable Facts of Life :  

1. Don`t educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy. So, when they grow up they will know the value of things, not the price

2. “Eat your food as your medicine. Otherwise, you have to eat medicine as your food”

3. The one who loves you will never leave you because even if there are 100 reasons to give up, he/she will find one reason to hold on.

4. There is a lot of difference between a human being and being human. Few understand it.

5. You are loved when you are born. You will be loved when you die. In between, you have to manage..!

If you want to Walk Fast, Walk Alone!
But if you want to Walk Far, Walk Together !!

Six Best Doctors in the World  
1. Sunlight   
2. Rest   
3. Exercise   
4. Diet
  5. Self Confidence      
6. Friends

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How to find a good slot host

July 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in Slot Cards | No Comments »

good slot hostWhat are the attributes of a good slot host and how do you find one that delivers the services that you are looking for? Most people are so excited to find out that they have a slot host. They forget the fact that to qualify for a slot host, they may have spent thousands of dollars in the casino. The bottom line the only way to get a slot host is to play a lot. That means time and money are spent in the casino. If you don’t do these things your not going to qualify. Or all of the comp’s that go with it. Assuming that you have qualified and have been assigned a slot host, how do you know when you have a good one?

How to find a Good Slot Host

The answer is pretty simple. If you do not like the first one, then try another or ask for a different host to be assigned. You will need some good reasons so that no one loses face in the discussion. The St Louis River casinos have an Asian slot host team. For example the cater to the visiting Asian customers and anyone else that prefers someone from that culture.

Aside from language and culture, you may also want someone with similar interests or age group. These criteria are all about bonding and nothing to do with discrimination. If your host cannot discuss sports and does not know anything about them, then what are the chances they are going to score tickets for you to a local sports activity. Same thing with entertainment etc. Older people like to bond with someone their own age. Finally, if personalities click then you may feel that you have a better chance to receiving the comp’s that you enjoy. A host who is a stickler for following the rules may not be the best choice for you.

If you feel that you qualify for a host, visit the VIP casino slot office, and meet with a host. Find out what is needed to be assigned a host and if you qualify. You may have already qualified or about to. They may be able to provide you with some comp’s such as free meals, free tickets, and rooms as well as transportation. You do not know until you ask!!!

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Impact of long work hours on Sleep

July 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in Sleep | No Comments »

Impact of long work hours on SleepThe impact of long work hours on sleep and performance on the job as well as your personal life cannot be over emphasized. A boss once told me that if you work extra hours, often what happens is that you try to compensate by spending the same hours you have always done on your personal life leaving less time than normal for sleep.

If this occurs once in a while, it is no big deal, however if it is ongoing over a few days or longer the impact can be significant. If you work 8 hours a day normally, sleep for 8 hours that leaves 8 hours for personal activities with the family and friends. Once your work hours expand, let’s say to 10 hours, it usually means that people will compensate by spending 7 hours on the personal stuff and 7 hours on sleep. More extreme examples are often the norm.

What is the Impact of long work hours on Sleep

Most people should really have 8 hours of sleep on average to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Less than that and you can enter a chronic sleep loss situation where you compensate by drinking more coffee and eating more to maintain energy levels. You gain weight, you become irritable, you are less fun and you can even begin to experience health issues.

When it comes to health issues, there are numerous things such as heart disease from weight gain, stress-induced health issues, accidents caused by not being attentive and so on. Many people will not realize that it all leads back to getting enough sleep.

Maintain a regular sleep pattern of going to bed and getting up at the same time every day. Don’t drink caffeinated beverages before going to bed, do not do stimulating things before going to bed, and above all train your body into knowing that sleeping at the same time everyday is the right approach to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This can include regular exercise, eating properly and maintaining a life style that is conducive to getting enough sleep.

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Aquarius Casino Entertainment

July 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in Laughlin | No Comments »

Aquarius Casino entertainment Did you know that Aquarius Casino entertainment is sometimes free to patrons of the casino.  During the early afternoon and evening, Casino patrons can sit and enjoy free entertainment in the lounge. Patrons can also purchase drinks or get up and dance if the music moves you.

We spent an enjoyable evening listening to a country and western band and watching line dancing in the lounge area. It was quite entertaining and very enjoyable. The band was very good and the dancers were just people visiting who enjoyed dancing. There were two women who with the band and they got up often to dance and help others particularly with the line dances which are a complicated sequence of moves as far as this writer is concerned. It was all very entertaining and absolutely free. Patrons needed to pay for drinks while watching, however you could also just bring in a drink that you got in the casino for free if you wanted.

Aquarius Casino Entertainment

There is only one lounge area with entertainment as far as we could tell. There is a sports area where you can also watch races and sports games as well, while betting if you enjoy that sort of thing. The city of Laughlin in conjunction with the casinos also sponsors big name entertainment from time to time. Their objective is to book rooms and attract customers to the city and to their hotels and casino’s. It works and Laughlin is often a booming place on the weekends.

The Aquarius Casino is a big casino with high ceilings and a fairly large non smoking area for those that cannot tolerate the stale cigarette smoke. The Aquarius Casino Entertainment also includes all of the latest slot machines and table games that everyone looks for. Golfers and also take in a golf game on one of the local courses and spend the evening at the casino.

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How Much Sleep Do You Need

July 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in Sleep | No Comments »

How Much Sleep Do You NeedWe all cut back on our sleep due to various pressures from work and family life issues. It is the easiest thing to do when you are pressed for time. Yet it is probably one of the worst things you can do with regards to your health. Lack of sleep, even a little loss can take a toll on your health. How Much Sleep Do You Need? Lack of sleep affects your mood, your energy level, your ability to handle stress. Also your ability to deal with complex activities and to focus on a variety of tasks that are required in everyday life. Some people do get by with less sleep than others. But most of us just need to get our rest. The experts say that an average of eight hours an evening are necessary for a healthy lifestyle.

How Much Sleep Do You Need

Adults need 7.5 hours to 9 hours of sleep and children should be sleeping even more to help their bodies grow and progress in a healthy manner. Anything less than that and our bodies will begin to show the tell tale signs of sleep deprivation. Mood swings, over reaction to various stress issues, getting colds more often and a lowering of the bodies defense mechanisms can cause more serious ailments.

If your job or daily life is so demanding that you feel that you need to give up on rest, consider that if you are well rested, you are going to be more efficient and alert. Job performance will increase and you will get more done. You will lose less time from struggling over decisions or complex tasks and you will lose less time as well if the emotional issues do not get in the way. Getting enough rest will help all of these things and make you more fun to be around.

If you are not alert and energetic all day long then you are probably not getting enough rest. Take some time to re-evaluate your sleep patterns and improve your energy levels. Relying on caffeine to give you an energy boost is not the best approach. Many people also eat high energy foods to combat sleep loss or low energy periods during the day, which can contribute to weight gain. Figuring out how much rest do you need personally can dramatically affect your life in a positive way.

Who knew that all of these issues including weight gain can be linked back to not getting enough rest. For more rest suggestions, click here.

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Diets That Really Do Work

June 26th, 2015 ernie Posted in Diet | 1 Comment »

Diets That Really Do WorkWe recently read an article about diets that really do work and were surprised by the results. It is important to understand the criteria before we discuss the results. The study determined that for a weight loss program to be successful, the consumer must lose weight and keep it off for more than a year. Many weight loss program participants lose weight quickly in the initial few months. Then they seem to reach a roadblock of sorts and in many cases will even gain the weight back that they lost.  For example people on the Atkins diet, Health Management Resources, OPTIFAST, and SlimFast all lost weight quickly in the first few months and then seemed to gain the weight they lost back again. If you cannot lose weight and keep it off then what have you achieved.

Diets That Really Do Work

Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig both passed this test of helping people lose weight and keeping it off for longer than a year. The key difference between these two programs appears to be the support structure that goes along with them. There is some peer pressure and also some pressure from the organizers to lose weight and keep it off. There is also a focus on forming habits that help people to change the way they eat and exercise.

Exercise is important and improves overall well being and health. Exercise also burns calories and will help to deal with some of the calories you take in each day. Fundamentally it is the food you eat and the number of calories you take in. If you want to lose weight you need to limit the number of calories you eat each day and lose the bad habits such as snacking and eating high-calorie foods. Fast foods and prepared foods are notorious for high calories and high-fat content. Jenny Craig and Weight watchers help with all of these concepts while providing ongoing support. This is the key to their success.

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Two Slot Cards on One Account

June 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in Casino Bonuses | No Comments »

Two Slot Cards on One AccountAll casinos offer slot cards and they all suggest that each person have their own card to track their play separately. There are several reasons why you really should follow this approach. For example when it comes to cashing in your comp’s, especially free play most people want to play their own free play and not share with their spouse or partner. Also if you win a large jackpot you may need to pay tax on it. The tax slip must be issued to the person that won the jackpot and not necessarily the slot card player. If you need a win loss statement it will only be issued to the person registered on the slot card. A win loss statement can mean that you get a refund on your taxes! Two Slot Cards on One Account is not always the best approach.

Two Slot Cards on One Account

Many couples will ask for two cards in the same name figuring that their points will add up faster. They will receive comp’s faster. While this is true in many casinos, some have decided that this approach is not following their rules. As a result they will discontinue a card if it is not being played in a machine beside the first card. Points are lost and the player loses out on comp’s as a result. If players playing on the same card, are playing adjacent to each other, the casino will usually let this go. If they play on machines that are far apart, the casino may decide that this is really not the same person. They may disallow one or both cards until the player comes to the casino host to discuss the issue.

We suggest that each player have their own card for these reasons. Many casinos will combine two cards if requested to determine comp’s for things like free rooms. Free play and meals are awarded on a card basis only at most casinos.

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Claim Jumper – golden nugget Casino

June 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in Laughlin | No Comments »

Claim Jumper – golden nugget CasinoThe Claim Jumper in the Golden Nugget casino in Laughlin Nevada is one of our favorite restaurants to visit whenever we are in Laughlin. The Claim Jumper is located near the front entrance that sports a tropical setting. This restaurant offers great food at reasonable prices with great service. We always go for breakfast and usually split the meals. The meal size is large and more than enough for two people, at least for us. Many people never finish their meals leaving food on their plates. I guess it is a sign of our age or upbringing that shows through when we mentioned this point. We were always told to finish our plates when we were growing up.

Claim Jumper – Golden Nugget Casino

The Golden Nugget is a nice casino to visit as well. Although the ceilings are a bit low, they have lots of slot machines to play. The entrance has a tropical setting. There is access to the boardwalk that runs along the Colorado River to all of the other casinos. Drinks are free while you are playing slots and you also can sign up for a Golden Nugget Slot card which may provide you with various comp’s based on how much you play.

Food comp’s build up on your slot card as you play and these comp’s can be used at the various restaurants in the casino including the Claim Jumper. Apparently it is also part of a chain of restaurants across the US which you can sign up for to obtain free meals depending on how often you dine. It did not work for us since we do not go to the areas that the restaurant chain is in, but it sounded like a good deal.

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Sleep Apnea Machine Pillow

June 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in CPAP | No Comments »

The sleep apnea machine pillow is the least intrusive of all of the sleep apnea masks that consumers can use. They all have straps that go around your head and they all will feel uncomfortable for a short period. The pillow mask covers the nose only. It actually is held in place at the end of your nose as shown in the pictures. After a few days of finally getting a good nights sleep you will be so thankful to be using the sleep apnea machine. Just about any mask will be acceptable. There is a major difference based on this users experience with using one of these machines. We want to discuss some of the issues you might consider while you are deciding which mask to use .

Sleep Apnea Machine Pillow or Face Mask

A face mask which can cover your entire face including nose, mouth and eyes is probably the most intrusive and most uncomfortable for obvious reasons. If you happened to be a mouth breather, you may have no choice and will have to wear one of these masks.

If you are the type of person who does not breathe through your mouth, but are uncomfortable with a pillow type of mask on the end of your nose there are masks that fit over your nose and the top lip of your mouth. This also can cause a ridge line on top of your nose.

One of the big advantages of the pillow mask is that there are no marks left on your face from the mask itself. All of the straps that hold all of the masks onto your face will leave impressions on your face. They  will go away in an hour or two. Usually by the time you shower, get dressed and have breakfast these marks are all gone. You need not worry about someone wondering about these impressions.

For our money the pillow mask is by far the best type of sleep apnea mask to wear. For more details about various CPAP masks, click here.

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Lose Weight – Avoiding Addictive Foods

May 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in Food | No Comments »

Avoiding Addictive FoodsLosing weight when food tastes so great is hard enough. But when these same foods are addictive as well, it makes it even harder to lose weight. Avoiding Addictive Foods is difficult. A survey has shown that there are many foods that are addictive. These include chocolate, ice cream as well as pizza, cake, cereals as well as many processed foods are actually addictive. They taste great, they make you feel good and your body and mind crave more even after you are full. Processed foods are high in fat as well as salt which is not good for us, especially people with high blood pressure. If you really want to lose weight, you have to eat less and exercise at the same time. We will focus more on eating less in this post. But don’t forget to also exercise to burn calories, improve your cardiovascular systems and muscle tone.

Avoiding Addictive Foods – Keep them out of the House

We have found from personal experience that the best way to lose weight just does not have these foods in the house. If you have then your fridge or cupboard, of course, you are going to eat them. That’s just human nature and most of us do not have the will power to resist consuming these types of foods especially if we have become addicted to them.

Instead keep nonaddictive foods in the house. Anything that is not processed. Anything that is fresh and lots of vegetables and fruit. Eating these kinds of foods is less in calories, better for you, and the most important part nonaddictive. Once you have removed all of these foods from your home, the next steps are to resist these same foods at the restaurant or the fast food places. All of these foods are processed, for the most part, contain lots of salt and preservatives as well as fat which we all crave. Select salads and low-calorie salad dressing instead.

The process of decreasing your addiction may take some time, but it does work and you will lose weight if you avoid these highly addictive food groups! For more help about losing weight and avoiding addictive foods, click here.

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Pala Casino Resort and Spa

May 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in California | No Comments »

Pala Casino Resort and SpaWe recently visited the Pala Casino Resort and Spa on southern California. It is located near San Diego just off of I5 and quite easy to get to as long as your prepared for the windy and curvy roads that lead to it. The casino has over 2000 slot machines along with a variety of the standard tables for your enjoyment. There is a nice hotel for patrons to spend the night, a great pool to spend time at as shown in the picture and of course the spa. Patrons should book the spa and arrive 30 minutes in advance to prepare for the treatment etc. Full instructions and costs can be found on the casinos web site for the Pala Casino Resort and Spa.

Pala Casino Resort and Spa – Restaurants

We dined in one of the restaurants in the casino. The food was excellent, the service very good and the size of the portions were large. There is also an outside eating area, however it was under construction at the time we were there. You have a nice view of the mountains and the surrounding property. There are also several fast-food restaurants, a deli and of course more high end areas to enjoy fine dining.

Pala Casino Resort and Spa – Casino

The casino is large with over 2000 slot machines of all types from penny machines to high roller machines. They also have video poker and keno machines of various denominations. The casino has high ceilings with good air circulation. The smoke from people smoking is not much of a problem. Although there is a noticeable smell when you enter the casino. Maybe one day Indian casinos will not allow smoking in the casino, however, we do not see this happening anytime soon.  At least they have good air circulation at this one. This particular casino also has soft drink machines available throughout the casino for those that need a drink from time to time. There is no charge for these beverages. Beer and wine are served at the bar as well as at the machines, although they are very expensive compared to some other locations.

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Avoid Addictive Food to Lose Weight

May 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in Food | No Comments »

Avoid Addictive Food to Lose WeightIt is so difficult to lose weight as we struggle to exercise. We try to limit the amount of food we eat at meals and snacks we love while watching TV. We do not need to find out that some foods are in fact addictive. This is another area that consumers need to focus on if they are to lose weight or at least keep from gaining more weight. Now we need to avoid addictive food to lose weight. Some foods produce the same kind of addictive response in your brain as addicts get when they have alcohol or drug addiction. Have you ever wondered why you crave chocolate, ice cream, pizza, cake breakfast cereals,  and especially fried foods and chicken? They all produce the necessary response in the brain that makes you crave for more. My personal craving is for potato chips, the saltier, and crunchier the better!

Avoid Addictive Food to Lose Weight – Purchases

One way to avoid these addictive foods is to not have them in the house in the first place. Once in your home, most people feel that they should consume these foods rather than waste them and they also have this craving in the first place. Leave these addictive foods in the store to lose weight.

It is also really difficult to avoid addictive foods to lose weight when you are eating out, whether it is at a restaurant or at a friend’s place. They all provide the kind of foods that we crave and that we consume too much off. This is where your maximum will power is needed and a supreme effort is required to either limit the amount of food you eat or avoid it altogether. Some restaurants will have calorie reduce menu items but most don’t and beside the other items are much more attractive.

If you want to avoid these addictive foods, avoid highly processed foods, avoid foods that contain high levels of fat. Also, avoid those that contain high levels of refined carbohydrates. If you avoid these foods, you will also be able to reduce your salt intake and reduce your blood pressure at the same time.

Avoid addictive foods, for more information and ways to do this, click here.

 

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Pala Casino and Resort

May 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in California | No Comments »

The Pala Casino and ResortPala Casino and Resort in beautiful northern San Diego County, Pala is located 15 miles north of Escondido, 12 miles south
of Temecula. Pala is nestled in the mountains in a beautiful desert setting. It is relatively easy to get to, however some of the roads are narrow with lots of curves. We found drivers tend to travel very fast on these roads compared to someone who has never driven these particular roads before. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this is the place to come to relax. Have a good meal and enjoy the entertainment along with the usual gambling opportunities. We found the casino to be very clean, modern and enjoyable.

Pala Casino and Resort

Pala casino has over 2000 slots of all varieties along with table games, penny machines to the high roller slots that many people enjoy. There is a good number of video poker machines and keno machines as well. The floor is rectangular which means that few people will get lost in the casino. This is actually a problem in many of the larger casinos with floor layouts that are not in a rectangular layout. Smoking is allowed, although that did not appear to be a problem when we were there. There is good ventilation.

Pala Casino and Resort – Restaurants

There are several restaurants including coffee shops and deli’s, fast food takeout. As well as sit down areas with great service. We found the portions large and very tasty. Patrons can also share meals if they find that the amounts are too large for them. We spent the day at Pala and enjoyed it very much. There was one exception. Wine can be expensive if you do not order the house wine. Most casinos offer inexpensive refreshments, however, this is not the case with Pala. Be prepared to pay a little more for your drinks than you would at other Indian casinos. Certainly a lot more than at Vegas casinos.

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Ask for Senior Discounts While Dining

May 5th, 2015 ernie Posted in Reduce Travel Costs | No Comments »

This is not a complete list of discounts that are available to seniors, however as you can see we should always Ask for Senior Discounts While Dining. The worst they can say is no there is not a discount available. You might save money more often than you think.

Applebee’s: 10-15% off senior discounts (varies by location)

Arby’s: 10% off (55+)

A&W All American Food: 10% Senior discount varies by location

Backyard Burger: free drink with purchase

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream – Yum! Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off for seniors (60+)

Bennigan’s: discount varies by location (60+)

Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)

Boston Market: 10% off (65+)

Burger King: 10% off (60+) plus additional discounts on coffee and soft drinks

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co: 10% off for AARP Members

Captain D’s Seafood – Senior Discount Wednesdays Happy Wednesday Offer choice of 8 meals + drink for $4.99 or less- varies by loc. (62+)

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 20% off on Wednesdays to AARP Members

Golden 55 Menu at Carrows Restaurants Carrows Restaurants: Golden 55 Menu offers discounted bfast, lunch & dinner (55+)

Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)

Chili’s: 10% off (55+)

CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)

Country Kitchen Senior Discount Menu Country Kitchen: Great Senior Menu (55+)

Culvers: 10% off senior discount (60+)

Ask for Senior Discounts While Dining

Senior Discounts at Dairy Queen Dairy Queen: 10% off for seniors (15% for coaches) varies by location (free small drink at some locations)

Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)

Dunkin’ Donuts:  AARP members receive a free donut with the purchase of a large hot coffee (at participating restaurants)

Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)

Ask about senior discounts at El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco: 10% off senior discounts varies by location (55+)

Friendly’s Restaurants: Breakfast discount varies by location (60+) Senior List readers to confirm

Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)

Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)

Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)

Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
55+ Menu at IHOP Restaurants IHOP: Great discounts on senior menu items (55+)

Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)

Kagle’s Barbecue: 10% off (50+)

KFC: Free small drink with any meal (55+)

Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)

Long John Silver’s: Various discounts at locations (55+)

McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)

Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)

Outback Steakhouse 15% off AARP members for meals Monday through Thursday (alcohol excluded)

Daily Senior Discounts at Old Country Buffet restaurantsOld Country Buffet: Daily discounts for seniors (55+)

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Papa John’s: 25% off (55+) for online orders. Enter the code “AARP25″ when placing your order

Senior Discount Menu at Ponderosa Steak Houses Ponderosa Steak

Houses: Senior Discounts Vary- Senior menu available (60+)

Shoney’s: 10% off Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)

Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+) varies by location

Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)

Subway: 10% off (60+)

Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (60+)

Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)

TCBY: 10% off (55+)

Tea Room Cafe: 10% off for seniors (50+)

Traditions Restaurant in E. Texas offers a Great Senior

DiscountTraditions Restaurant (East TX): Senior platter meal for $4.71 (50+)

Village Inn: 10% off (60+)

Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)

Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)

Whataburger: Free drink w/ purchase of a meal- varies by loc. (55+)

White Castle: 10% off (62+)

Readers, providers and publishers: Feel free to share our list with attribution, and a link to this updated post. OK- Your turn to add to the list!  Shout Out in the comments below.

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Late Night Restaurants in Palm Springs

May 3rd, 2015 ernie Posted in Palm Springs | No Comments »

Late Night Restaurants in Palm SpringsLate Night Restaurants in Palm Springs

Alicante 760-325-9464  Weekdays 11pm F&S 12am

Zin American Bistro 760-322-6300  Weekdays 10pm F&S 11pm

Plate/Glass 760-322-2322 11 pm (closed Mon Tues)

Trio 760-864-8746  Weekdays 10 pm F&S 11pm

Smokin’ Burgers 760-883-5999 12am

Matchbox 760-778-6000 10pm F&S 11pm

Santana’s Mexican Food 760-322-2504 24 hours, dine in, or just drive up.

Kings Highway at the Ace Hotel 760-325-9900 11 pm Late Night menu in bar 12 am

The Steakhouse at the Spa Casino 888-999-1995 until ten pm/F&S 11 pm

Noodles at the Spa Casino 888-999-1995 Open until 1:00 am

The Corner Deli at the Spa Casino 888-999-1995 24 hours

Late Night Restaurants in Palm SpringsVillage Pub  760-323-3265 late-night menu until the last call and closes at 2 am

Ruben & Ozzy’s Oyster Bar & Grill 760-325-8800 Weekdays 10pm F&S 11:30pm

NYPD Pizza 760-778-6973 2 am, including pizza by the slice.

BAR 760-537-7337 Open until 12 am (Yes, the business is called BAR)

‘dish’ Creative Cuisine 760-832-6526 10 pm

Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar & Grille 760-866-1905  Weekdays are 10-ish F&S 3:00am

Other Late Night Restaurants in Palm Springs

Woody’s Burgers: (760) 230-0188 Hours: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Denny’s 760-325-9519 24 hours

IHOP- aka International House of Pancakes 760-322-7177 24 hours

Café Palette (760) 322-9264 Weekdays 9:45 Weekends 10:45 and they deliver daily.

For a lot more information about Palm Springs, click here.

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Fast food health directions

April 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in Food | No Comments »

Fast food health directionsFast food health directions are changing. Many restaurants are beginning to figure out that they need to get on this trend or risk losing business. While not everyone wants to give up their favorite fast food in favor of fruit and vegetables. More and more fast food locations are adding menu items that are considered healthy or at least  have reduced amounts of salt and fat in their menu items. But there are steps that consumers can take to reduce their intake of the high calorie, the high salt and the high fat items. The trick is to eat less and there is one great way to do that with the benefits we just mentioned and also reduce your overall cost of eating out.

Fast food health directions – Split Meals

Whether it is Panda, McDonalds or Chipotle, they all have meals that are high in salt and fat. They add many more calories than most people can imagine. Even Chipotle, with its reputation for healthy food has a high calorie content and salt content. It depends on the foods you chose. Sour cream, the tacos, the sauces all have lots of salt and fat content. If you can control the amounts of these sauces etc, you can control the total caloric intake and salt intake.

The meals are also very large and can easily be split or can be taken home to eat the other half for a snack or another meal later in the day or the next day. My wife and I actually split a bowl when we go to Chipotle to limit the total caloric intake. In addition we find that we are actually full even after eating only half of a bowl. Wait for 20 minutes after eating and we guarantee that you will feel full.  Eat slowly as well and before you know it you will feel full and find it more easy to leave the other half for later or share it with someone.

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Agua Caliente Resort Casino

April 21st, 2015 ernie Posted in Palm Springs | 1 Comment »

Agua Caliente Resort CasinoThe Agua Caliente Resort Casino is located at the corner of Ramon Road and Bob Hope drive. I10 also intersects at this point as well with Bob Hope drive. This provides easy access to the casino and of course Ramon road. Most consider it to be part of Palm Springs although it is actually in Rancho Mirage. The Spa in down town Palm Springs is also part of this casino group and patrons can use the same slot card at both locations.  This is the better of the two casinos in terms of size, convention space, entertainment space and also a first class hotel attached to the property. There is ample parking as well with both surface as well as above ground parking garage for many customers.

Agua Caliente Resort Casino – Restaurants

They also have several restaurants to dine in from the standard coffee shop to high end steak restaurants. They also have a buffet which is very good and priced about average for any buffet that you might go to.  We enjoy a restaurant that leads to the pool. You can dine inside or out on the patio. We particularly enjoy sitting on the patio and having our lunch while gazing at the pool and the tropical setting that is before us. If you want a nice relaxing lunch while sitting outside, this is the place to go. It is also shaded and very comfortable.

The casino itself is quite large and has all of the standard casinos slot machines and tables. There are over 2000 machines to choose from with lots of space. They do allow smoking in the casino and there is a small non smoking section as well for those people who are looking for non smoking areas. The Agua Caliente Resort Casino also sponsors a variety of entertainment from time to time. If you are interested in seeing one of these concerts check the main casino web site.

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Healthy Fast Food Trends

April 7th, 2015 ernie Posted in Health | No Comments »

Healthy Fast Food TrendsA 2014 report on healthy fast food trends and eating from research firm Technomic Inc. found that 58% of consumers think it is important to eat healthy food and pay attention to nutrition. This is an increase from earlier studies and reflects an ongoing trend among customers of fast-food restaurants. They want to be able to enjoy their food without breaking the diet they have been working on for so long. They do not want to feel guilty for eating something that will be high in calories, cholesterol, and salt.

The fast-food companies are beginning to slowly respond by first all listing the calories against menu items (they actually have to do this by law in many states). They are introducing new menu items that are heart-healthy and diet healthy. As these menu items increase, consumers can take advantage of these new items and still go with the family to a fast food outlet.

Healthy Fast Food Trends

Consumers can also cut back on regular fast food items in other ways while still enjoying their favorite fast food items. We have found that instead of super-sizing items we downsize instead. For example a small fry instead of medium or large fries. A small burger such as a slider is another example. In some cases, you can also split meals or portions of meals. We always split fries to decrease the amount of salt and high cholesterol fats that we eat.

Other meals that are more easily split such as a Chipotle bowl can significantly reduce both calories and salt. There is a debate right now about how healthy Chipotle actually is and there are ways to control this as well.

Eliminate all of the sauces, the special sauce, the guacamole, the sour creams, mustard, catchup, etc. There is lots of fat and salt in these items. Although you may miss some of your favorite taste enhancers, it is a great way to reduce the total amount of calories. Improve or reduce your salt and fat intake by decreasing your overall intake. Once you get used to these fast food items without the salt and sauces, these foods actually taste great.

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