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Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of and is pleased to have as a guest Tom Savvides, expert on Greece and co-owner of National Travel Service Inc located in Livingston, New Jersey.Thanks Tom for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.NORM:Can you tell our readers something about yourself and your expertise pertaining to Greece and the Greek Islands?TOM:I am a co-owner of National Travel Service, Inc. Our agency was started by my family in 1969 specifically to assist the Greek community in the NY/NJ area with their travel needs. Since that time we have evolved into a full-service travel agency specializing in travel to Greece. I personally lead an annual food and wine tour to Greece and have traveled...

So you are nearing retirement and are considering the nomad life for a while. Getting into that RV and taking off to see the sites of the good ole USA. This has been a dream of yours for many years and you are finally going to have the time and the finances to do so. You had better get it done while you still have your health. It's going to be just you and your spouse foot loose and fancy free. What a great way to spend the first years of your retirement. But you know nothing about RV's or at least an RV big enough to get this job done. You may have done a little camping when the kids were at home in that old pop up camper. But what do you need to purchase that will fill your wants and desires for...

Whether you crave a holiday full of outdoor adventure or a relaxing vacation sampling gourmet cuisine and award winning wines, New Zealand has something for everyone. And, there is no better way to explore this highly diverse country than to rent a New Zealand motor home. With many tourist destinations within a few hours of each other and a well-maintained network of roads and highways, renting a motor home or camper van in New Zealand provides travelers the freedom and flexibility to experience all of the sites and attractions while enjoying all of the comforts of a home on wheels.With many companies specialising in renting motor homes in New Zealand, it's helpful to compare prices and availability...

Want to gather with 17,950 of your closest friends for an exciting night of college basketball? There's no better place for it than the Comcast Center at the University of Maryland.Completed in 2002, the Comcast Center is where Maryland's Terrapins battle on the hardwoods for basketball dominance. The Comcast Corporation -- known for cable, Internet and other communications services -- paid $25 million to have its name affixed to the arena for 20 years.The Comcast Center has been home to many exciting college basketball games already, including the January 2003 game in which the Terps beat then-No. 1 Duke University. The center also has a 1,500-seat gymnasium used for Terrapins wrestling, volleyball...

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to attend a Monday Night Football game live in Las Vegas? What would the NBA or NHL playoff experience bring to 'Sin City'? Or how about an Opening Day MLB start in the desert?I can tell you exactly what it would be like. The back of your game ticket would be a scratch-off lottery game for lap dances and convertibles. There would be brilliantly lit slot machines in the bathroom stalls. At halftime, an opposing fan would be lowered into a cage and fed to a pair of white Bengal tigers. The vendors would be seven-foot mutants from Eastern Europe and the cheerleaders would be South American vixens. There would be midgets and clowns and a giant money tree that...

Can you find Ireland on the map of the world? If you can, congratulations because you know your geography. My name is Linda Shute from New jersey and I'd like to tell you about my trip to Ireland and "The Ring of Kerry". The "Ring of Kerry" is not a ring you can wear on your finger, it's located in the South West of Ireland. County Kerry has beautiful lakes and mountains, magnificent waterfalls and their coast line is studded with inlets that can take your breath away with their beauty. The ring is the path I took as I traveled 130 miles in 6 days by horseback through this majestic land. I have always hungered to travel to far away places and meet the folks who live there. Being an avid horse...

Mobile phone use in motor vehicles has increased at a remarkable rate over the past 15 years. Yet it is undeniable that utilizing a cell phone while driving can affect driver performance as it relates to the overall safe operation of a vehicle. There are a number of things to consider in deciding whether the trade off in convenience is worth the potential risks associated with the distraction created by a cell phone. Given the fact that the individual driver (and/or business owner) ultimately pays for the resulting consequences associated with an auto or truck accident (financial, emotional and physical lose); it is prudent to seek out relevant and reliable information in making a decision. In doing...

Where do you keep your images? If your answer is a shoebox, plastic slide holders, or KODAK boxes, -- you are not alone.Many photographers are organized and can find a specific picture when a photobuyer calls for it. But most, unfortunately, are not...

When it comes to hotels, things boil down to a tradeoff between low cost and convenient location. In many cases, especially when traveling to major cities and popular attractions, the closer the hotel to the city or attraction the more you can expect to pay, that's how life is. The best way to save money, particularly in large cities, is often to stay in the suburbs. For example; if you go to New York city you will save a lot if you stay in New Jersey than if you chose a hotel in Manhattan. Of course, this means that you will spend more time getting to the places you want to visit, and this will mean spending additional money on gasoline, trains, etc. It is important to compute all these costs to...

It's September 10th and there I am again, driving North on the New Jersey Turnpike towards Kenilworth (this time). This is the first day of eight over the next three weeks at a company in this town off exit 11 and up the Garden State Parkway, interspersed with a couple days in Maryland, two in Connecticut and one in Manhattan. Three weeks of constantly being on the go, being busy conducting seminars and consulting.Team Building is the topic for this day, with four more to follow. How to build effective and efficient teams, communicate better, know your and your team members' strengths and weaknesses, delegate, motivate and of course have some fun along the way.What a great group of folks they are, a...

Mobile phone use in motor vehicles has increased at a remarkable rate over the past 15 years. Yet it is undeniable that utilizing a cell phone while driving can affect driver performance as it relates to the overall safe operation of a vehicle. There are a number of things to consider in deciding whether the trade off in convenience is worth the potential risks associated with the distraction created by a cell phone. Given the fact that the individual driver (and/or business owner) ultimately pays for the resulting consequences associated with an auto or truck accident (financial, emotional and physical lose); it is prudent to seek out relevant and reliable information in making a decision. In doing...

It was not until 1986 when a law protecting whistleblowers is made. Congress added an anti-retaliation protection to the then existing False Claims Act.A whistleblower is a person who tells on something he believes is an illegal act. The employees are the most commonly known whistleblower. They tell on their employers which they suspect is doing or committing an illegal act.Under the Whistleblower Protection Law, the employee should not be discharged, denoted, suspended, threatened or harassed in any form that discriminates the terms and conditions of his employment because of the legal act done by the employee.The employee may be of aid in many ways possible on the investigation, testimony and the...

It is hard to imagine many places a dog is happier than at a beach. Whether running around on the sand, jumping in the water, digging a hole or just lying in the sun, every dog deserves a day at the beach. But all too often dog owners stopping at a sandy stretch of beach are met with signs designed to make hearts - human and canine alike - droop: NO DOGS ON BEACH. Below is a quick traveling tour of America's beaches with each state ranked from the most dog-friendly (****) to the worst (*).DOGS ON ATLANTIC OCEAN BEACHES (traveling North to South)The rocky coast of Maine (***) is mesmerizing to look at but doesn't leave much room for sandy beaches. Dogs are generally banned from the beaches at the...

Having become one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations since the end of the Cold War, Prague is now considered by many as being overrun with stag parties and hen weekends. However, this image overlooks the inherent cultural and scenic beauty of Prague that made it such a superb holiday destination in the first place. Whether you're just after the cheap beer or you want to immerse yourself in the sights, there's one place in the Czech Republic's stunning capital that's sure to leave you breathless - the Old Town Square. The Old Town of Prague resides in the city's UNESCO-protected historic quarter and was the original place of settlement in Prague before the New Town was built in the...

Mobile phone use in motor vehicles has increased at a remarkable rate over the past 15 years. Yet it is undeniable that utilizing a cell phone while driving can affect driver performance as it relates to the overall safe operation of a vehicle. There are a number of things to consider in deciding whether the trade off in convenience is worth the potential risks associated with the distraction created by a cell phone. Given the fact that the individual driver (and/or business owner) ultimately pays for the resulting consequences associated with an auto or truck accident (financial, emotional and physical lose); it is prudent to seek out relevant and reliable information in making a decision. In doing...

Thousands of Victorians (Australia) risk losing their homes for falling behind in their loan repayments. Around 3700 home owners have been issued with property repossession warnings in the courts already this year. This wil be triple last years total.Causes for this are being blamed on easy credit, soaring petrol prices, tighter household budgets and new home owners not allowing for rates, property maintaince and insurances when purchasing their first home. When they were renting they didn't have to pay these outgoings. Many home owners are living on the edge and more pain is on the way with a likely rate increase.Australians owe $753 billion on home loans. A .25 % rate rise would add an extra $14 a...

Situated in the heart of Bergen County, New Jersey at the crossroads of state highways 4 and 17 is the town of Paramus, home to some 30,000 residents, but also home to one of the largest retail meccas in the world. Let's take a look at Paramus and what has made this town such a popular destination for shoppers.Convenience - Nearly one million people live in Bergen County, but draw a 75 mile radius with Paramus at the center of it and the figure mushrooms to over 20 million people! Yes, all of northern and central New Jersey, New York City, southern New York State and parts of Long Island and Connecticut fall within this circle. That makes for a lot of potential shoppers in such a compact area.Malls...

Foreclosure listings in New Jersey are quickly becoming unmanageable. Due to the rapidincrease of foreclosure listings in the State of New Jersey, new legislation is beingintroduced to check out the loan officer before any more mortgages are being offered. This is due to the predatory practices of certain lenders who will approve loans for peoplewho truly should not qualify. Predatory lending is a definite cause resulting in New Jerseyhaving an overwhelming foreclosure rate. New Jersey is also suffering from foreclosure woes due to ARM's (adjustable ratemortgages) now hitting their peak. Many homebuyers took advantage of lowintroductory interest rates offered with ARM's as a way to qualify for the...

With more and more people paying attention to their physical fitness, and with vast improvements in health care and technology, retirement is increasingly becoming a time of your life to look forward to, a time when you have fewer obligations and more opportunity to do the things you've always dreamed of doing. How you end up spending your retirement depends in large part on where you choose to retire. Your retirement location determines how much you'll be spending, what services are available to you, and what activities you can engage in.Of course, there is no one perfect retirement spot for everyone. Finding the perfect retirement spot for you depends on what you want. But here are a few...

Each year, Money magazine rates hundreds of American cities in order to help folks who may be yearning to move be able to find the best new place to settle. The magazine compiles statistics on various factors, such as housing affordability, job growth, commute time, schools, weather, access to health care, leisure pursuit possibilities, crime rate, and quality of life, and then publishes its findings once a year.For the year 2006, the overall winner was Fort Collins, Colorado, followed by Naperville, Illinois, and Sugar Land, Texas. Money magazine was especially impressed by the many parks in Fort Collins, including some sixty miles of biking and hiking trails in a town of 128,000 people located...

Dog Bites /Animal Attack - Overview In New Jersey there are thousands of people bitten by animals every single year. Dogs are responsible for most attacks that result in injury. In nearly all cases, in New Jersey, a person bitten by an animal has a legal right to recover damages. Usually it is from the animal's owner, however there are others that may be found equally accountable. What To Do If You Have Been Bitten Seek medical attention immediately. Dog bites can cause serious injury, especially if the skin has been broken. An untreated animal bite can quickly cause severe infection if the animal was carrying disease. I'm assuming you have already received medical attention. If not, do it now. Then...

One minute I'm cruising around this really cool new website about the Oregon coast, and the next I'm cruising around Highway 101, taking in all the clean air, the beautiful sights, gobbling some wowing food and visiting a lot of funky secret spots I found online. It's a wondrous trip that's hard to forget.It begins with this site Oregon Coast Beach Connection: rather new, but already huge and all-encompassing in its coverage of the upper half of the coast. I started by goofing around the virtual tours (not all of them are completed), which have on average 60 different stops along various areas of the coast. I found some interesting hidden beaches near Cannon Beach, down in Newport and near Manzanita...

Mobile phone use in motor vehicles has increased at a remarkable rate over the past 15 years. Yet it is undeniable that utilizing a cell phone while driving can affect driver performance as it relates to the overall safe operation of a vehicle. There are a number of things to consider in deciding whether the trade off in convenience is worth the potential risks associated with the distraction created by a cell phone. Given the fact that the individual driver (and/or business owner) ultimately pays for the resulting consequences associated with an auto or truck accident (financial, emotional and physical lose); it is prudent to seek out relevant and reliable information in making a decision. In doing...

Mobile phone use in motor vehicles has increased at a remarkable rate over the past 15 years. Yet it is undeniable that utilizing a cell phone while driving can affect driver performance as it relates to the overall safe operation of a vehicle. There are a number of things to consider in deciding whether the trade off in convenience is worth the potential risks associated with the distraction created by a cell phone. Given the fact that the individual driver (and/or business owner) ultimately pays for the resulting consequences associated with an auto or truck accident (financial, emotional and physical lose); it is prudent to seek out relevant and reliable information in making a decision. In doing...

New Jersey is right next door to big New York City which often causes it to be overlooked. This perception causes New Yorkers to think of citizens of New Jersey as not being up to snuff like their New York City peers. There are several reasons for this view by many New Yorkers. For example, living in New York City can cost you an arm and a leg while New Jersey maintains affordable living prices. Citizens of New Jersey also commute into New York City for the higher wages even if they can't afford the million dollar apartments. The commute is beneficial because they save money on their living situation in New Jersey. New Yorkers may on the average pay more apartments, citizens of New Jersey should not...

Mobile phone use in motor vehicles has increased at a remarkable rate over the past 15 years. Yet it is undeniable that utilizing a cell phone while driving can affect driver performance as it relates to the overall safe operation of a vehicle. There are a number of things to consider in deciding whether the trade off in convenience is worth the potential risks associated with the distraction created by a cell phone. Given the fact that the individual driver (and/or business owner) ultimately pays for the resulting consequences associated with an auto or truck accident (financial, emotional and physical lose); it is prudent to seek out relevant and reliable information in making a decision. In doing...

Even though a lot of people have fond memories of campfires from their youth and they enjoy camping not many people know how to give their children those same fond memories from their camping trips. Having a fun campfire, having something that will leave a very positive mark in the memory of a youth is actually pretty easy but it is something you have to practice a little and plan for a little. Can you leave that positive memory without planning it and without a little prep work and practice? Yes you can but it's an iffy proposition at best. See it's like this: if you want to make a lasting impression, if you want to have your kids look back at (at least part) of their childhood and have it put a...

Mobile phone use in motor vehicles has increased at a remarkable rate over the past 15 years. Yet it is undeniable that utilizing a cell phone while driving can affect driver performance as it relates to the overall safe operation of a vehicle. There are a number of things to consider in deciding whether the trade off in convenience is worth the potential risks associated with the distraction created by a cell phone. Given the fact that the individual driver (and/or business owner) ultimately pays for the resulting consequences associated with an auto or truck accident (financial, emotional and physical lose); it is prudent to seek out relevant and reliable information in making a decision. In doing...

Pia Morelli loves Thanksgiving. It is the one holiday of the year that the Mendham mother of eight and grandmother of eighteen sees her entire family. Not even Christmas brings as many people to her home at one time."My children are scattered up and down the east coast. Between flying in and driving over, they need several days to make the trip, visit, and to return to their homes. I would love to have everyone here for Christmas, but that just doesn't happen, especially when the holiday falls during the middle of the week and people are unable to take extended time off from their jobs."Since her husband, Joe, died in 1995 Thanksgiving has taken on an added meaning. "Prior to Joe's death we would...

It is hard to imagine many places a dog is happier than at a beach. Whether running around on the sand, jumping in the water, digging a hole or just lying in the sun, every dog deserves a day at the beach. But all too often dog owners stopping at a sandy stretch of beach are met with signs designed to make hearts - human and canine alike - droop: NO DOGS ON BEACH. Below is a quick traveling tour of America's beaches with each state ranked from the most dog-friendly (****) to the worst (*).DOGS ON ATLANTIC OCEAN BEACHES (traveling North to South)The rocky coast of Maine (***) is mesmerizing to look at but doesn't leave much room for sandy beaches. Dogs are generally banned from the beaches at the...

Speaking of Ocean City, it is a city in the Cape May County, New Jersey in the United States of America. It is better known as the best family seaside resort, which the Travel Channel rated as the best family beach of 2005. It is due to the prohibition of the sale of alcohol in the city limits which is in place since the year 1879, and that is one of the biggest factors because of which the Ocean City is regarded as the most family friendly destination in the United States. But as good as it can get with this reputation the Ocean City offers many tourists an experience of a lifetime which attracts thousands of them year after year. Ocean City is a place wherein as a tourist you can find many...

Property Tax Records are available to the public in the state of New Jersey. The public tax databases contain a wealth of important information that will help you become educated home owners as well as potential home buyers. Until recently, searching the tax records involved a trip down to the county records office and probably the better part of an afternoon. Not anymore, with just a few clicks you can search tax records in any of the following NJ counties: Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren The three most popular public tax records databases for...

Located at the southern most tip of the state of New Jersey, Cape May is a historic seashore town, a bird lover's dream come true, and a fisherman's paradise all wrapped up into a popular vacation destination. Let's take a look at this noted community located at the point where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Delaware Bay.Named for the Dutch explorer Cornelius Jacobsen Mey [spelling later changed to May}, the town became America's first seashore resort in 1761. During the 1800s the community rose to fame as it quickly became one of the country's top vacation destinations. Indeed, hundreds of "Victorian style" homes were built in the town and most of these homes still stand today. In fact, no other...

The state of New Jersey is a mix of a variety of different attractions including beaches, gambling, gardens and historic landmarks. The largest city in New Jersey is Newark which has the famous Newark Museum which has a large collection of fine art to enjoy. Then there is Jersey City which has the Liberty State Park and the Liberty Science Center. Jersey City also offers a number of amusement piers and shoreline scenes. For the arts scene an excellent option is the city of Asbury Park. The largest gambling town in New Jersey is Atlantic City. Or you can visit the state capital at Trenton. For skiing and hiking an excellent option is the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Located just...

Everybody wants to have a memorable honeymoon, and there are plenty of destinations that you can choose from. Whether you want a quiet, relaxed stay or an activity filled honeymoon, chances are that you will be able to find the destination that you are looking for, and create a memorable experience that you both can share. Here are some suggestions for five top honeymoon vacation destinations.1. For many years the number one honeymoon destination in the United States has been Hawaii. It's not hard to understand why when you see its beautiful beaches, tropical scenery, and wide variety of activities to help keep you busy. When you tour Hawaii, there is no shortage of beautiful scenery including...