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Win an Nintendo® Wii
2008-03-06 17:36:00
At our house one of the most popuplar activities, except day tripping, is playing games on the Nintendo® Wii. The Wii game console makes use of special motion-sensitive controllers that allow you to swing a sword, throw a punch, or drive a car with a flick of the wrist rather than with the push of a button. The Wii game console will give you and your family hours of fun. Click Here for a Chance to Win a Nintendo® Wii™! brought to you by Charter High-Speed® Internet. All you need to do is head over to the Charter.com web site and pre register for the sweepstake. Your address will need to be validated to determine if the address is within our serviceable areas. If you are in the service area then you can proceed and make a bid on receiving Charter High-Speed® Internet for Life. Bids start at just $10 and get you a chance to win the Nintendo® Wii game console. Even if you do not win the big prize you still can sign up for Charter High-Speed Internet. Charter internet dose not r...

Julian California
2008-03-06 15:39:00
Julian is an historic gold mining town located about a two hour drive east of San Diego. Famous for apples and apple pie, Julian is a popular day trip for visitors who wish visit the mountains or as a stopover for a trip to Anza Borrego Desert State Park . It has always been the B&B capital of Southern California , known for its romantic atmosphere, but is now fast becoming a great destination for families, hikers, weddings and corporate retreats.View Larger Map
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Vacation Season
2008-03-05 15:32:00
Spring is here and now is the time to start planning that summer holiday. Many Californians will join the thousands of visitors from around the world and take in all the attractions we have in the golden state. Some of the more adventurous will decide to visit destinations all over the globe. One place I have always wanted to visit is South Africa, from what I have read the coastal areas are very similar to Southern California. Taking such a long journey requires a lot of research. Some of the information you will need is flights to South Africa, hotels and car rentals. Wherever you decide to go on holiday this year plan ahead to get the best rates.
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San Diego Trolley
2008-03-03 05:30:00
Visitors to San Diego soon find out that you can get around without a car. Public transportation is excellent in this Southern California City. San Diego has a trolley car system much like Los Angeles and Orange County had between 1930 - 1960. The Metropolitan Transport System red trains can take you to most of San Diego's attractions and the train even runs down to the border with Mexico. In total there are over 51 miles of track served by three different lines, blue, orange and greens lines. There are 53 stations throughout the San Diego area all of which are connected with bus lines. Next time you visit San Diego park the car and travel aboard the MTS. An even better idea is to visit San Diego onboard Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner train, then see the sights by riding on the San Diego Trolley. It's a shame that Orange County, with all it's attractions has no such rail system to take locals and tourists to destinations. With the price of gas getting sky high we need to have other...

Custom Greeting Cards
2008-03-01 05:16:00
Have you ever wanted to send a custom greeting card? Well now you can send cards for almost any occasion or holiday. Get well cards, birthday cards, holiday cards, sympathy, Christmas cards, business and just about any other occasion you can think of. Your personal message or greeting is printed inside and on the envelope. You can even have your company logo printed on your custom greeting card. Cards Direct has been printing cards for Fortune 100 including General Motors, Dow Chemical and Wells Fargo Bank. Just think how impressed your customers will be when they receive a custom greeting card from your business. Email and phone calls they get all day long, but a custom greeting card with your personal message will really impressive your clients. If your in sales and trying to round up some new business sending out a mailing of custom cards will make you stand out from the crowd. Orders of cards can be a small run or 25 all the way up to the thousands. Ordering from CardsDirect can ...
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Trees of Mystery Klamath California
2008-03-01 04:51:00
Your fist sight of the Trees of Mystry is a giant statue of Paul Bunyan which makes you think this is a tourist trap. But you will soon find out that this is a very special place. A hiking trail takes you past Paul, up into a giant, hollow, redwood log, and then back to the actual mystery trees. The highlight of your visit is a ride on the Skytrail, which takes you on a nine minute ride above the treetops in a ski lift. On your way back stop at the huge gift shop which also includes a Native American museum. Trees of Mystery 15500 Highway 101 North Klamath, CA. 95548 1-800-638-3389 View Larger Map
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San Francisco Getaway
2008-02-29 05:29:00
San Francisco is one on California's star attractions. The city by the bay has some of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. The Golden Gate Bridgeis is the gateway to the golden state. Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island, Lombard Street and Ghirardelli Square are visited by travelers from all over the world. On a recent visit to San Francisco we were overwhelmed by the variety of San Francisco Hotels. There were so many choices and locations it was just about impossible to pick a hotel. At first we planned on staying next to Fisherman's Wharf, but after finding out the parking was 25 dollars a night we decided to look at other locations. If the choice would have been mine we would have looked at Cheap Hotels In San Francisco, however my wife had other ideas. After looking through numerous booking web sites we found San Francisco Hotels.com which has listings, reviews and information about Hotels In San Francisco and attractions. With the help of this useful web site we fo...
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California Gas Prices at Near Record High
2008-02-28 15:31:00
California gas prices are just pennies below the record set last summer. California's prices are already 56 cents higher than at this time a year ago, and forecasters say the nationwide average may hit $3.50 to $3.75 a gallon by Memorial Day. The surge in gas prices is going to make travel very expensive this summer. One way you can fight the hig cost is by taking local trips instead of that long drive to a different state. Here are some examples on how much it will cost to drive at $3.25 per gallon in a vehicle that get 15 miles per gallon.20 miles - $4.3430 miles - $6.5050 miles - $10.82100 mile - $21.67250 miles - $54.17 (round trip to San Diego form LA area)300 miles - $65.00 (Palms Springs and back form Orange County)525 miles - $113.60 (Las Vegas round trip form Los Angeles)As you can see taking a long trip is getting very expensive, add in lodging, food, tickets and any extras and a driving vacation is going to make a big dent in your bank account. All is not lost you...
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Coronado Beach San Diego
2008-02-27 23:29:00
Coronado is connected to San Diego by the Coronado Bridge or you can drive around the bay via Highway 75 and Imperial Beach . The beach is located on the ocean side of Coronado island, south of the naval air station, past the Hotel Del Coronado. Beach areas have fire rings, restrooms, showers, and lifeguards. Park free on Ocean Boulevard, but plan to arrive before 11 a.m. on summer weekends to beat the crowds.View Larger Map

Debt is Becoming a Way of Lfe
2008-02-27 20:47:00
Are your monthly debt payments an ordeal for you? Do your monthly payments cover your interest rates rather than the principal amount you owe? Do you find yourself using credit cards for day to day purchases. Well you not alone, with the price of houses falling in California, job cut backs and talk of recession more and people than ever are finding themselves in debt. By following a few steps you can turn the corner on your debt.Prioritize your debts: Begin by listing the amount you owe into priority and non-priority debts. List the ones with high interest rates and those that need to be repaid soon under priority debts and the others under non-priority debts. You’ll surely save a lot by tackling your priority debts first.If your having problems making loan payments search around for the best Homeowner Loans and consolidate your debt into one payment.Don’t fall for ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ deals. Cut out credit cards completely: Can’t afford minimum payments? Take action befo...
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Knott's Berry Theme Park
2008-02-27 00:04:00
Many of you know Knott's by it's original name Knott's Berry Farm. In 1997 the Knott's family sold the farm and it's operations to Cedar Fair. Over the last ten years Cedar Fair has changed what was a unique family run amusement park into roller coaster world. In the beginning the farm was a roadside stand along Highway 39. The Knott's sold berries, berry plants and pies. To help support the farm, Knott's wife Cordelia sold chicken dinners to passing motorists. Within a few years the chicken dinners became so popular there were lines waiting to eat her now famous chicken. Walter Knott added attractions to help entertain people while they waited for the chicken dinners. Over the years the attractions and rides drew more visitors than the chicken. Not everything has been replaced at Knott's, you can still get a chicken dinner and the ghost town section is still there. Let's hope that Cedar Fair leaves some of the old Knott's in place, for future generations to enjoy.
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Get Splattered
2008-02-26 19:31:00
How does running around a simulated battlefield, jumping and hiding from your friends while they shoot you with paint balls sound? Paintball fields and target ranges can be found all over California. A couple of the most popular are California Paintball Park in Castaic and paintball Jungle in San Francisco. Most California paintball fields are open all year round so make sure you have the right equipment. Ultimate Paintball offers the spyder vs3 paintball marker set plus many more brands, all at one convenient online location. Ultimate Paintball is giving free UPS Ground shipping for all orders over $99. Paintball is an inexpensive fun way to spend the day in California.

Universal Studios Hollywood
2008-02-24 07:08:00
Universal Studios is one of Southern California's most visited attractions. Major rides and shows included: Water world-A Live Sea War Spectacular, Shrek 4-D, T2 3-D: Battle Across Time, Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride and Jurassic Park: The Ride. If your squeamish about rides hop aboard the back lot tour tram for a behind the scene look at how movies are made. The tour takes about forty minutes and is a must see at Universal Studios. Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608View Larger Map
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Gourmet coffee from Carolina
2008-02-23 07:03:00
If you are like me nothing tastes better in the morning that a perfectly brewed cup of coffee. Were not talking instant coffee here, what is needed is high-quality hand roasted coffee. There is such a huge difference form regular coffee and gourmet coffee. One sip of premium coffee and you will be hooked. Carolina Coffee Company in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina offers some of the best coffee you will find anywhere. Their coffee is packed still warm from the roaster, then rushed to your door so you can enjoy the taste of gourmet coffee. Carolina Coffee Company offers hand roasted coffee, teas and gift baskets from their web site and select locations.
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Sacramento Zoo
2008-02-23 06:58:00
The Sacramento Zoo offers a variety of exhibits for the entire family to enjoy. There is large number of rare and endangered species at the zoo. Not as large as the San Francisco zoo,the Sacramento zoo is still fun. Sometimes they have "Ice cream safaris" Where they have all you can eat Ice cream flavors and you can walk around eating ice cream looking at animas. If you have time while in Sacramento, stop by and visist the zoo. The Sacramento Zoo is located south of downtown on the corner of Sutterville Road and Land Park Drive, just off the I-5 freeway.View Larger Map

Beach Cruising
2008-02-22 22:27:00
In California, especially Southern California we are blessed with near perfect weather. A favorite past time of residents and visitors alike is cruising along the beach bike trails. Now in order to be cool you can not just use any bike, you need a beach cruiser. Beach bikes typically have only one gear and a large comfortable seat. Beach cruisers bikes are designed to be comfortable while cruising down the beach trail. No shifting gears, no balancing on skinny tires, just fun and exercise at the beach. At one time the only people riding cruiser bikes were surfers. These days you can find entire family's on their beach cruisers gliding along the trail. If you want to check out a good selection of beach cruiser bikes visit CruiserStyle.com . You can find just about any style and color beach cruiser bike you think of and all at great prices. Bikes are shipped to you in about two weeks and CruiserStyle.com offers a 100% product satisfaction guarantee. Vacation season is just around th...

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
2008-02-22 15:35:00
Drive up to the 10,000 foot level of the white mountains of in east central California and you will find the earth's oldest living inhabitant "Methuselah", at 4,767 year old Bristlecone Pine. On dry windswept mountaintops of the Great Basin in the western United States grow earth's oldest living inhabitants, the Bristlecones. When you get to the forest do not expect to see hundreds of trees. The trees are there but spread out over the mountain growing out of the rocky surface of the White Mountains. The view can be fantastic and the picture opportunity almost out of this world so if your car is up to it the drive is worth it. Before you attempt to drive up to the ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest make sure your vehicle is in good working order. This is not your typical Sunday drive, the forest is defiantly off the beaten path. Reaching the White Mountains and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest from Bishop, California is about a 1 hour drive. Travel south (14 mi / 23km) on hwy 395 ...

Sun Damaged Dry Skin
2008-02-21 22:59:00
If you are like me and have lived in California for many years you are starting to show the damage caused by the sun. My daily routine of using lotion on my arms and face keeps the dry skin under control. I am always on the lookout for new and improved products that combat dry sun damaged skin. Borba Cosmeceuticals skin care and beauty products are designed to meet your skins inner and outer needs. If your not sure which skin care product that is right for you Borba has a library collection of beauty tips and skin care articles to browse through. For all you guys out there, men need skin care just as much as women. The California sun and wind does not discriminate between the sexes, every one's skin can benefit from a little tender-loving care. Borba Cosmeceuticals has skin care and beauty tips that will help you improve your skins health. When you purchase $100 or more of any products from Borba.com you will get clear skin sampler kit for free. If you need to treat existing skin ...
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Irvine Park Railroad
2008-02-21 06:56:00
Take your kids to Irvine Regional Park in Orange County and ride the rails. This fun little train takes you on a one mile loop through the oak trees and next to the park lake. Kids and their parents will enjoy riding the Irvine Park Railroad . If your planning a birthday party the railroad party pavilion is the perfect place and offers four different packages. If your going for a train ride or a party celebration the train is fun for kids and adults. Irvine Regional Park 1 Irvine Park Road Orange, CA 92862

Get the Right Training
2008-02-21 03:19:00
If you are seeking a new career finding the right training course can be difficult. Your new career path will requires kills you have acquired in previous employment, plus skills you need to learn through courses. Before seeking new employment, you should do an honest assessment of yourself. What are your likes and dislikes? What type of employment would you be good at? Will you need retraining for a career change? Are there some classes you could take now to prepare you for new and different employment? How realistic is it for you to be seeking employment as a career change right now? These are all important questions for you to ask and answer before you begin the process of seeking employment as a career change. Avand can direct you to the right training course. They can set you up with any number of careers including Plumbing Courses, Management Training and Sales training. While career changes can be challenging, they can lead to a valuable opportunity to build a professional ...

Monterey Bay Aquarium
2008-02-20 15:46:00
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is California's best aquarium and a major attraction for visitors who come from all over the world. Located on the bay in Monterey, California the aquarium was named by Parents Magazine as the best aquarium for kids in the United States. With sweeping vistas looking out over the Monterey Bay and world class exhibits the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a defiant must see in California. As with most attractions you will need to arrive early to beat the crowds especially during the summer time. Get up and get there at 10 a.m. when the aquarium opens and enjoy a few hours of quite time. Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940 Read what other travelers have to say about the Monterey Bay AquariumView Larger Map

Furniture From Home
2008-02-20 15:27:00
I found this interesting site where you can go shopping for home furnishings and right from your home. Furniture From Home is an online store only, serving customers from Maine to California. You can find just about anything you need from a Media Entertainment Center to bedroom Sets. Delivery is free with every order and some items included setup as well. Next time you are shopping for home furnishing you can do it conveniently from home.

Pacific Southwest Railway Museum
2008-02-19 03:27:00
The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum is located in Campo California. The museum offers train rides (including some to Tecate, Mexico), and has 6 steam locomotives, 12 diesel locomotives and 59 other pieces of rolling stock. Train rides from the historic Campo Depot depart om weekends on a 12 to 16-mile round-trip. Once a month a train crosses into Mexico for a trip to Tecate. Advance reservations are required for the Mexico trip due to U.S. Customs regulations. The Museum's main facility is located in Campo, California, about 45 miles east of downtown San Diego. Campo Depot State Highway 94 & Forrest Gate Road Campo, California.View Larger Map

Bed Bugs Travelers Beware
2008-02-19 00:12:00
Bed bugs are not a topic that travelers like to talk about but if you like to travel one day you might run into the little critters. I found this web site that gives you some information on how to detect these pests. Around your house you might be safe from bed bug bites but you never know what you might run into out on the road. Check out the Bed Bugs Guide to find out about all the details on these insects.
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Tijuana say 'hasta la vista' to Tourists
2008-02-18 06:24:00
Tijuana's recent wave of violence appears to have driven another nail into the coffin of a tourism industry already hobbled by its reputation for tacky tourist traps and rowdy bars and by long waits at the U.S.-Mexico border crossing.Visits are down 90% since 2005, when an estimated 4.5 million came to the area, according to the downtown merchants association. On an average day now, only about 150 tourists show up, the association says. Some encounter the latest Tijuana spectacle: convoys full of heavily armed soldiers rumbling down Avenida Revolucion.Lucky for us there is plenty to do right here in California. With so much to see and do right in our own back yard, Californians are saying 'hasta la vista' Tijuana.
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Kelso Depot Visitor Center
2007-12-20 06:54:00
The restored Kelso Depot is now the visitor center for the Mojave National Preserve. This once busy train station housed the Kelso Clubhouse & Restaurant which served passenger trains and the nearby Kaiser’s Vulcan mine. The Kelso Depot's function as a train stop ended in 1962, although the restaurant and boarding rooms were still in use. Finally in 1985 the building was closed completely. The Depot passed into the hands of the National Park Service and renovation began in 2002. The building reopened to the public as the new visitor center for Mojave National Preserve in October, 2005. Open All Year Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 20 miles north of Interstate 40 on Essex and Black Canyon Roads.View Larger Map
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Manage your finances like a genius
2007-12-19 22:51:00
FinanceGenius specializes in helping families manage their finances. They can help you with lower mortgages payments, auto loans, student loans and and budgeting solutions. Try some of their helpful financial tools to see how your family can save. Bad Credit Car Refinance are possible with the help of FinanceGenius.com. Whatever your financial needs are, FinanceGenius will connect you with competitive partner companies to get you the best deal for you and your family.
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Top Ten California Amusement Parks
2007-12-19 17:08:00
California theme parks are famous the world over. These parks are our top picks for California fun. We have included both northern and southern California attractions. Most of the major parks are in the south but the north has a couple of excellent choices for your entertainment. California amusement parks offer fun filled days for the entire family. To save money on entrance fees look for special offers and discounts. Several of the parks offer reduced rates for California residents.10. Magic Mountain - If you like roller coasters this is the park for you. with 14 wild coasters, including the world's tallest, fastest and longest flying coaster yo are going to have a full day of fun. Magic mountain is also adding lots of kid friendly rides so don't forget to bring the little ones. Six Flags Magic Mountain26101 Magic Mountain Parkway Valencia, CA 91355 9. Discovery Kingdom - Formerly called Six Flags Marine World. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is a combination wildlife park, theme p...
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Photograph of the Year Contest
2007-12-19 15:34:00
PhotographyCorner.com has just announced the Photograph of the Year contest. The contest runs from December 18 through the end of January. There are over $20,000 in prizes for this years contest. First place winner will get $5,000 dollars of of photography related prizes. Contest sponsors include SmugMug, OnOne Software, Wondershare, Tribeca Labs and other photography suppliers and resources. This contest is open to anyone. I encourage everyone to enter photos of California. California has the best scenery in the United States and deserves the number one spot in the photo contest. PhotographyCorner.com is a great resource for all you budding photographers with articles, tutorials and reviews. Visit their web site for tips and tricks for taking that winning photo. PhotographyCorner.com 2007 Photograph of the Year winners will announced on January 30th, 2008 so get out there and start taking those pictures.

Knott's Pony Express Ride
2007-12-19 06:04:00
Construction has begun on the Pony Express ride at Knot 's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. The ride designed and manufactured by the Zamperla company of Vicenza, Italy will be in the Berry Farm's Ghost Town area. Ride rs will sit on 16 teamed horses as they travel the 1,300 foot route which will take them past Boot Hill and Big Foot Rapids. Passengers will have to be 48 inches tall to ride. Pony Express is due to open on Memorial Day Weekend 2008. The ride will be similar to the Zamperla Motocoaster in this video.