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Beautiful, white sandy beaches, a warm blue ocean and sunshine are what make Ft. Lauderdale an idyllic vacation spot at any time of the year. Located on Florida's east coast, even the hottest days are tempered by gentle breezes coming from the Atlantic ocean.

Recently Ft. Lauderdale has grown in popularity as a GLBT vacation destination and is now recognized worldwide as a gay-friendly resort. There are several hundred gay-owned and operated businesses providing a multitude of options for the gay traveler. With a host of bed and breakfasts, resorts, bars, clubs, restaurants and shops this ocean city has become renowned as a gay mecca separate from its neighbors Miami, South Beach and Key West. From the blue waves and white surf of the beaches, to the Florida Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale offers sea, sun, shopping, arts and entertainment for the discriminating gay vacationer.

Just a short walk from the ocean is a vast network of canals and marinas which has earned Ft. Lauderdale the nickname the Venice of America. Here you will find spectacular millionaires' homes with sprawling lawns down to the waterfront and yachts which are floating homes just waiting to venture out onto the open seas. The water taxi is transportation for the locals, which also provides a canal tour with a glimpse at the lifestyles of the rich and famous. For just five dollars you can ride all day from one end of the canal system to the other, with plenty of sights to see and visit along the way.There are no gondolas here, but it is worth planning a whole day to tour these canals, or just use the water taxi as a means to go for dinner at a waterfront restaurant.

Between the ocean and the canals is where you will find a community rich with gay guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and resorts.This is the perfect neighborhood to stay in and be close parc central residences location  to everything the city has to offer. Although the bars, nightclubs and restaurants are close by, a rental car is a must.They are very affordable and can be rented at the airport or through your hotel concierge and they make it very easy to move around and visit the many attractions available to the gay traveler.

Located three blocks from the ocean and a short walk to the gay beach is the Flamingo Inn Amongst the Flowers, a European style boutique hotel with tropical island luxury.We highly recommend this affordable and upscale gay resort as a perfect home base to enjoy all that Ft. Lauderdale has to offer. Every room and suite has been recently remodeled and renovated with comfortable four poster beds and modern bathrooms.The courtyard includes splashing fountains, a large swimming pool and comfortable deck chairs with sun shades for the very hottest time of the day. Enjoy a relaxing massage poolside, simply bask in the sun, or enjoy a good book in this tranquil retreat.The full bar Happy Hour, complete concierge services and ample parking are added benefits. Perhaps the greatest amenity that the Flamingo has to offer is the friendly and helpful staff who will ensure that you have everything you need for the perfect vacation and provide all the requisite knowledge about the local community.The Flamingo Inn strives for and achieves perfection in gay accommodations.

Located about a ten minute drive from the beaches is the township of Wilton Manors, which is the gay community of Ft. Lauderdale akin to Greenwich Village in New York. Home to over forty gay businesses and sparked by the highly successful George's Alibi video bar and cafe, Wilton Manors has everything to offer in shopping and entertainment. After your first visit you will probably find yourself returning to try the different restaurants and bars as part of your evening pleasure. Dorothy's Cafe, Hamburger Mary's, Chardees,Tropics and Simply Delish are just a few of the cuisine options that are sure to please in this quaint and charming gay-friendly southern Florida community. Shopping in Wilton Manors also offers plenty of variety at Bottoms and Tops, Gay Mart, Miguel's, Zoo Two 4 Shoes and Zoo Two Clothing Company just to name a few of the fun boutiques. A trip to Ft. Lauderdale is not complete without some time enjoying the village of Wilton Manors for a gay community experience.

Without a doubt, Ft. Lauderdale is best known for its beautiful white sand beach with the calm, clear blue ocean which stretches for miles. Not surprisingly, with a large gay resident and tourist population there are three recognized gay beaches. These can be found in the north, at 18th Street, centrally located at Sebastion Street, and in the south at Dania Beach, with the central beach probably being the most popular and close to most of the gay accommodations.These gay areas are easily identified by the rainbow umbrella sun shades and the sunbathers they attract.With beach volleyball and other ball games, people-watching in these areas can be a most enjoyable way to pass a hot sunny afternoon with cool dips in the ocean when it gets too hot.There are also plenty of cafes overlooking the beach with spectacular views to enjoy when food becomes a priority.This makes for the idyllic part of any well-earned vacation.

The Florida climate affords year-round vacations, but spring is probably the most temperate and popular time of year to visit. The Ft. Lauderdale Pridefest takes place in March and claims to be the largest Pride celebration in Florida. With entertainers and events, this weekend is planned for residents and tourists alike to show their pride. The Gay Rodeo is also a big attraction. In addition to rodeo events at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie (just outside of Ft. Lauderdale), there will be a Country and Western Dance, Pool Party,Wilton Manors Nightlife Tour and a Southernmost Hoedown in Ft. Lauderdale. For anyone who has experienced a gay rodeo, this is certain to be a popular gathering on the IGRA circuit.

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The Sean Goldman case has catapulted the issue of international child abduction into the public eye, particularly in the United States from where the little boy was abducted by his mother to Brazil. The subsequent death of the mother and continued retention of Sean Goldman by his stepfather, a noted Brazilian lawyer specializing in Hague Convention cases has sparked an international controversy between the two countries. Much has been made of the lack of compliance by the Brazilian authorities with the Hague Convention as well as numerous and repeated findings of non-compliant behavior of Brazil and other Hague Convention signatories the United States has partnered with.

Little has been noted of the record of non-compliance of the United States.

International child abduction is an emotive and divisive issue with tempers and attitudes rapidly polarized along nationalistic lines but the road runs two ways; children are abducted to the United States as much as are abducted from it so what happens when positions are reversed and a child is abducted to the major signatory and advocate of the Hague Convention?

First of all the accurate answer is nothing happens.

Abducting a child to the US is not a criminal offence here; there is no legislation making it unlawful or a criminal offence as abducting a child out of the US provides through federal legislation such as the International Parental Kidnapping Act. The only recourse a left-behind parent has is to initiate the Hague Convention for the return of the child or to follow the domestic process here in the United States.

US Hague Convention 90% return record

Then Assistant Secretary of State Maura Harty testified to Congress that approximately 90% of children parc central residences location  abducted to the United States are returned. Despite numerous enquiries and requests for evidence to support this staggering statistic, the US Department of State has never produced any evidence to back up this golden glowing record. The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has repeatedly criticized the Office of Childrens Issues for its performance even going as far as describing it as a "dysfunctional office".

Professor Nigel Lowe is a researcher and lecturer at Cardiff Law School, UK and has compiled a comparative study of return rates amongst Hague Convention signatories. The United States is ranked as average with a meager return rate of 52% but this is still a long way from the truth as many abductions fail to be treated as Hague Convention cases simply because of the manner in which they are classified or the inability to use the treaty in the United States. It is conceivable, though a stretch, that the return rate may not be 90% but closer to 10%; wherever the true figure lies it is a lot less than is claimed which begs the questions, what is the United States actually doing and where are all the millions of US taxpayers dollars actually getting spent?

Invoking the Hague Convention in the US

A left-behind parent has their child taken to the United States; what do they do? Cry, tremble, suffer shock and disbelief, experience depression, anger and helplessness and much, much more. Ask David Goldman what it feels like. Ask any parent in this situation.

When the mind has cleared sufficiently to act, the police are called or the lawyers as surely there must be a law somewhere which will cause the machinery to turn and swoop into action to recover and return the child? If a left-behind parent is fortunate, they learn of the Hague Convention and invoke it; an application is filed with the Central Authority which for the US is the Office of Childrens Issues in the US Department of State. Form filling and international correspondence will follow and assuming you know where the child is, lawyers can be retained and a Hague application filed and served on the abducting parent. A US court will hear the case and order a return and the matter then is transferred back to the country from which the child has been abducted and all within the 6 weeks allotted by the Hague Convention standards for which Brazil has been rightly and thoroughly castigated.

A sad episode with a happy ending; except this is rarely seen in practice.

Though the Hague Convention is ratified by the US it is second in authority to the US Constitution which requires the due process of law; though Hague Convention proceedings are summary in nature, that is, you get into court, have a hearing and get a ruling almost immediately (a few days in any event), this simply cannot happen in practice - US Hague Convention proceedings can take many months creating even more strain on the left-behind parent financially and emotionally leading to collapse of the effort to recover their child - in legal parlance it is known by the misnomer, "acquiescence".

The legal delays do not cease there as the US Constitution dominates the Hague Convention leading to issues of constitutional law being considered when in fact, establishing which country has jurisdiction and sending the child to that jurisdiction BEFORE domestic legislation is applied was the intent of the treaty. A pro-American parent bias is seen repeatedly in such cases, demonstrated by the US authorities (including the State Department) as well as the US courts, even though the American parent is the abductor and ultimately leading to serious injustices and repercussions for the child in question and the reputation for American parents subsequently traveling overseas and asking foreign courts to give them their child back.

The Hague Convention in Practice

First of all, the United States as the dominant advocate for this international treaty and with the most to gain or lose from its implementation, is one of only a handful of countries which reserved on a major treaty requirement designed to make it work.

The United States will not pay legal fees or provide legal representation for the left-behind parent invoking the Hague Convention in the United States.

The United States does not provide for legal representation unlike most of its treaty partners; for instance, a parent coming to the United Kingdom invoking the Hague Convention is required to pay nothing for legal representation or any other legal costs - they are borne in full by the UK taxpayer. Even much-maligned Brazil provides a mechanism to provide left-behind parents no-cost legal representation coming to that country and invoking the Hague Convention (though many left-behind parents and observers question what use representation is in a "rigged game" of a Brazilian court). Not so for a foreign parent coming to the US and with a Hague Convention hearing costing from $30,000 and upwards to hundreds of thousands in legal fees and costs, what use is the treaty in the US if most left-behind parents simply do not have the financial legs to pay for it?

The question is rhetorical - in truth many cases are never heard and the US abductor succeeds because the Hague Convention is never invoked due to the cost involved. This also results in far less abductions being classified as such and helps to depress the return rates claimed by the United States even further though by how much, no-one knows or at least, the Department of State is not saying. Though the US cannot be said to be non-compliant in this respect, after all they have reserved on this condition, the practical impact is to render the treaty beyond the reach of the majority of left-behind parents seeking the return of their children abducted to America.

This begs another question: how serious is the US government in really tackling international child abduction if the major tool to thwart it has been emasculated? Concerns with State Department Staff Conduct

There are two main concerns regarding State Department staff - concern with the level of instances of US passport issuance to minors overseas resulting in abductions to the US, and secondly, serious concerns regarding the probity and honesty of staff at the US Central Authority.

Issuing a US passport to a child overseas is not as uncommon as you may initially think. Many children are born overseas to American parents and so qualify through their parents for US citizenship and a US passport. Many US residents in the UK for instance, have made their home overseas and married or cohabit with a British citizen; children result naturally and by they are entitled to dual citizenship of both countries - a situation replicated around the world. Issuing a US passport to a child overseas requires the consent of both parents, American and foreign; this is a provision enacted in legislation specifically to prevent the abduction of children from overseas to the US. In practice, it is simply and conveniently by-passed by several exceptions used by overseas consular staff when considering issuing a US passport - the most notable one is the exception where there is "a credible pattern of domestic violence"; but what constitutes a credible pattern and what constitutes domestic violence?

These are matters for a consular officer to decide based on one parent's claims (the American parent) with no hearing or notice to the other side (notably the foreign parent) - a simple claim of domestic violence or simply a claim of being in fear have resulted in issuance of US passports to children who then have been abducted from their homes to the US. This issue persists to this day and getting it unblocked is problematical as upon being removed to the US the left-behind foreign parent, already painted by the State Department as an "abuser" must get the same US agency to implement the Hague Convention to return the children so removed. There is a clear conflict of interests within the State Department - they are gatekeepers and protectors but control who gets entry to the US and who can and will be allowed to find and seek the return of children abducted with the assistance of their own officials.

Misconduct of US Government Officials and a Culture of Ignorance

Mistakes will happen with any organization - it is human nature to make mistakes but to continually make mistakes upon learning of the error moves beyond the realm of human error and into misconduct and eventually criminal conduct. Has the State Department made mistakes? Of course, this is understandable but what happens when a mistake is made and identified?

In 2007, a child born in the United States to a Swedish mother and American father was taken from the US to Sweden; the mother claimed she had been deserted by the father and had no job or means of support. Several months later the American father realizing what had happened invokes the Hague Convention and the Swedish court ordered the return of the child to America - at this point it is important to note that Sweden has a long history of non-compliance with the Hague Convention as far as the US Department of State is concerned.

The child back in America with the American dad - a success?

Except certain matters start to come to light. The father did not travel to Sweden either for the proceedings or to collect the child for return to America - the reason kept quiet was he could not get a US passport because he was a wanted felon with a lengthy criminal history and is barred from having a US passport as a consequence.

For several weeks after return to the US the child lives with the father in a car!

Eventually, the father, a convicted rapist and drug dealer abandons the child with another girlfriend who contacts the Swedish mother who duly comes, collects the child and returns to Sweden - the then 3 year old child reportedly saying, "Hands up mother so and so!" given the number of times the home he stayed at had been raided by the US police.

Moves to have the child returned again appear to have fizzled out but why was this child put through such an ordeal in the very first instance and why was the child not properly protected in America?

Emily Rose Hindle was removed from the UK in February 2003 with the assistance of a US passport issued in London; police reports across the United States and filed subsequently, demonstrate State Department officials were involved in removing the child and hiding her in America claiming her British father was an abuser and not to know where his child was in the US. The child was voluntarily returned to the UK after the British court seized jurisdiction only for a team leader, Barbara Greig to file a Hague Convention application claiming abduction from Florida and that state had jurisdiction based on 6 months residency of the mother.

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In-country means expertise

Effectively localizing your products is essential to opening up new markets: the investment you make in creating new country-specific releases will be repaid many times over through new and repeat customers.

Ultimately, quality of the product is the key buying criterion for most people - not only the quality of the functionality it offers, but also how that functionality is provided to the user via the user interfaces. Accordingly, when you are localizing your products, nothing matters more than the quality of the localization experts involved.

You should work exclusively with in-country localization teams. This article explains why we do so, and why this approach benefits you.

Why local experts matter

Let's start with an example. Would you entrust your localization project to a company that promised that its "translators are well experienced and very perceptive of cultural essence"? Perhaps not.

This badly phrased statement (an actual quotation from a recent email we received) immediately makes one suspicious. If a localization vendor cannot write their own promotional materials in basic English, the company's localizations can't be very good either, and they aren't likely to be "perceptive of cultural essence." Indeed, you would be entitled to suspect that they are incapable of selecting the optimal local references or idioms when translating your work. Ironically, in the case of our example vendor, they have recognized the requirement, but have not met it.

In-country localization parc central residences location  teams are experts - not merely able to translate text into their native language, but to convert source language idioms, images, and concepts into their local equivalents. Their translated passages will read like a text that originated in their home country. Our in-country staff also expedite contacts with governmental and other national organizations (such as standards committees) to obtain needed technical information.

This is very different from the work of an expatriate translatorâEUR"one who now resides elsewhere than their country of origin. Such translators rapidly lose touch with changing usage, idioms, slang, and new words or expressions.

Slang, idioms, and ever-changing languages

Familiarity with their language also means that our localization teams know how best to render references or idioms when translating. Aside from simple step-by-step instructions, direct "word-for-word" translations are always ineffective, because the meanings and nuances of the source language are ... well... lost in translation.

For example, the German expression "Vieraugenprinzip" literally means "four-eyes principle" in English. But that translation would be the wrong one. IT security professionals use this German expression to mean "a level of security that requires two people to independently authorize an action" (and speaking of nuances, let's not forget that "four eyes" is English slang for people who wear glasses). The German phrase that expresses the concept of "security requiring independent confirmation" is handy and snappy - and it is the localizer's challenge to find an equivalent in other languages. The localization expert would have to be savvy enough not to be fooled by this expression's apparent (but false) similarity to "unter vier Augen" which means "secret".

A picture is worth 1,024 words

Localization expertise is not limited to words - it also covers graphics and other forms of non-language communications. You invest a lot of effort in designing icons and other images that help the customers by making your products more intuitive to use. But localization staff who are not resident in the target region may not take into consideration substitutes for your foreign markets. Take, for example, bats (the flying mammal, and not the stick used in baseball). Bats are good-luck symbols in Mandarin Chinese, but may evoke fear and thoughts of gothic horror in Western Europeans who were raised on vampire movies. In-country localization teams can advise on appropriate icons and images for their language, based on your text and/or your current imagery.

Apart from our Translation Memory (TM) tools and our quality management procedures (which use project-specific, customer-approved glossaries), your localization service provider should always attempt to use the same translator for every project and every revision/release. Doing so provides these translators with new texts in the context of the materials they translated last time. This precaution ensures product consistency from release to release. Your products will be translated in the same way, using the correct terminology, consistently across product groups and releases. Your customers will not get the impression that your products are inconsistent, which they surely would if several different localization teams worked at different times on your products and releases.

How in-country reduces your costs

In-country localization teams offer the added benefits of cost-effectiveness and flexibility. Our overall operating costs are minimized because we avoid keeping large teams of in-house translators based in one or more central locations. Naturally, we pass these savings on to you.

And herein lies one of the odd secrets of the language services industry: most firms have tremendous fixed overhead for in-house staff that must be made productive -- regardless of how well or poorly they serve you. Indeed, firms may well assign translators to your project based on availability rather than suitability. You pay for that overhead and may get inferior translations in the bargain.

Goof localization service providers use the optimal number of appropriate experts to complete your project, but exceptional localization service providers also select them to minimize the time they need to complete the project.

Take for example a recent project where we localized some online help text. The content included resource strings used for an installation wizard. The in-country localization teams delivered translated texts to the London-based project manager, who collated them and transmitted them to a software engineer in New Zealand. Due to the time difference, the software engineer was able to compile the help files and create the installation wizard while the rest of the team was off-duty, and return them to the linguistic QA teams for checking the very next morning (their time). This around the globe, around-the-clock capability expedites your projects and gets your products to market faster.

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As one of the top family vacation spots in the United States, there are many reasons to consider Branson Missouri as a location for your permanent or part time home. With a real estate market that has not been as influenced by recent economic events as some other areas have been, Branson provides a wholesome community environment with a sound financial investment opportunity. All things considered, it is hard to find a better location to live than this beautiful Ozark community.

Branson is a Convenient Budget Destination

Where convenience is concerned, it doesn't get much better than Branson. Located within a day's drive of two thirds of the United States' population, it is a centrally located city. A little bit of everything can be found within this action packed location, yet it is far enough away from major attractions to still have the hometown feel of peace and tranquility.

You can enjoy an exciting night of Branson entertainment one day and relax on a hammock next to a wooded cabin the next. The diversity of activities available makes this city a top choice among families, young people and retired couples alike.

Branson is easy on the wallet too, with many inexpensive dining, entertainment, and shopping options. The natural beauty of this Ozark city lends itself to many outdoors activities, which can be done at a relatively inexpensive price or even for free. For example, the many local lakes and state parks lend themselves to options such as hiking, fishing, and boating. With all of the show options in town, it isn't hard to find a family deal which allows everyone to experience the entertainment for one low price.

Branson Real Estate

The Branson real estate market has not parc central residences siteplan experienced levels of high inflation, rather they have experienced moderate growth instead. Furthermore, the local home market has not deteriorated as drastically as other regions. The economic status of the city has remained intact, making it an ideal location for investment.

There are many inexpensive homes as well as options for Branson vacation homes. Condos and family homes can be purchased at a fraction of the price of similar locations, and not many cities provide a cost of living as low as Branson. With prices this low, a wide range of entertainment options, and its convenient centralized location, Branson has become one of the most popular locations to purchase your dream home.

Bring Back Core Values in Branson

Life is a little slower in Branson. Although there are still an endless amount of activities that can be experienced in this Ozark city, there are also a lot of opportunities to relax and bring back the core values in life.

Branson's many rustic cabin retreats provide the perfect opportunity for this. If you are looking for the ideal family vacation home, then look no further than a luxury cabin set back in the woods. Family games can be enjoyed in the spacious sunrooms, and Branson hiking, camping, and nature walks can all be enjoyed from the comfort of your front yard.

There are a million reasons why choosing real estate in Branson for your primary residence or vacation home is a good idea. With its unique entertainment options, inexpensive real estate opportunities, and family environment, you will feel at home in the inviting atmosphere of this cozy city.

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Living offshore (in a country other than the U.S.) can lower your living expenses and give you a better climate to enjoy. If you're thinking about moving offshore, do your research on the issues below for the country(s) you choose to move to.

Weather:

Climate can really influences our state of mind. If warm, sunny weather with ocean views makes you feel good, arrange to move where you can get plenty of it. Learn about a country's seasons to see if their compatible with your moods and your health. A very tropical climate might not be healthy for some. Amenities You Seek:

Make sure the country offers what you want to do or enjoy. If you enjoy city-based interests - like museums and art galleries - don't set yourself up in a remote and rural area. Choose your locations appropriately for golfing, beaches, community centers, etc.

Cost of Living:

This may be your key reason for moving offshore. So, make sure you understand where the cost savings will be - and for the area you're aiming to live in. Housing cost would be critical here. But be aware of the costs of groceries and other shopping items. Some countries having a large low-income population can offer you very inexpensive maid and gardener help. For retirees, this can be a big help.

Compatible Community:

The language of Central and South American countries is Spanish (Portuguese for Brazil). But English is understood by many in the cities. The younger people tend to learn English as their second language so you can almost always get someone to help you translate. parc central residences siteplan  But many areas have expat communities made up of people like you who live and associate with each other. That way you can speak English all the time and share common interests.

A Right to Live There Permanently:

As a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you can visit most counties for 30 to 90 days depending on the country. But if you're moving there, you want to be sure you can stay there permanently. Many countries have a permanent residency program of one sort or another. For permanent residency, you may have to prove you have a modest monthly income (~$500 to $1000) or invest a certain dollar amount within the country.

A Program Beneficial to Foreigners:

In order to attract foreigners and the income they bring, some countries offer special deals. These can include low or no taxes on property you buy for a certain number of years. Also discounts on certain transportation, movies, and events.

A Right to Own Property:

Yes, there are some countries in the world that don't allow foreign individuals to buy property. But most Central and South American countries do - and have laws that make your rights equal to a citizen's in all respects. But make sure anyway.

First World Infrastructure:

Most important here is communication and transportation. Thanks to modern technology, implementing telephone and internet technology for everyone isn't difficult. So you can maintain communications with the outside world in most cities. Public transportation is another matter. Check what's available depending on your country and your desired location in it.

Physical Contact with Family Back Home:

Flights go everywhere. But you may want to limit how long it takes to get back home - both for return visits or having family come and visit you. Just how often do you plan to visit home each year can be an important consideration.

Health Care:

Medicare coverage usually ends when you set foot on foreign soil. If it's impractical for you to return to the United States for medical treatment, then consider your alternatives. Some countries have private but inexpensive health care - by doctors and in hospitals. Many of those doctors are educated in the U.S. too. Moving to a country with universal health coverage doesn't mean you'll be immediately eligible for coverage, though. Check out what the situation is where you're going, know your health needs, and see if Medicare coverage is possible for you.

Shopping:

Shopping capability can range from native markets to super markets. You may not see some convenience foods you like. But often you can find U.S.-style shopping arcades with plenty of American goods, and imports from other nations. Keep your eye open for McDonald's and the other fast food companies too.

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People know the strength and power of the Tennessee Titans. This Nashville, Tennessee football team has created an enormous fan base in a relatively short period of time. Every year since 1999 Tennessee Titans tickets have been sold out and fans know that they need to get their tickets early. With a powerful team and a great half time show the Titans are able to dazzle the crowds that come to see them in action.

A Look at the Tennessee-Houston Franchise

The Tennessee Titans were once known as the Houston Oilers and the team was a charter member in the AFL dating back to 1960. At this time the Oilers were based in Houston, Texas. The football team claimed two American Football League championship titles prior to the AFL merger with the National Football League.

In 1997 the Oilers moved to Memphis, Tennessee for their first year and then they settled in their new Nashville home. The name Tennessee Oilers was used in 1997-1998 and then the team's name became the Tennessee Titans in 1999.

The Houston Oilers were owned by Bud Adams who had tried for an NFL expansion team for several years. When he was unable to obtain the rights to an NFL franchise he and 7 other friends created the AFL in 1960. Adams' Oilers won the first AFL championship match-up against the LA Chargers during the league's debut season and then won again in 1961. In 1962 they were again in the AFL championship but eventually lost this one to the Dallas Texans team in a double overtime event.

Once the AFL-NFL merger had taken place the Oilers found themselves at the bottom of their division. This was parc central residences siteplan  during the early 70s. By the end of the 70s the team was making it into the playoffs every year. The 80s again proved difficult for the team and they did not have much success until 1987. However the Houston Oilers would be one of the best AFC teams from 1987 to 1993. The city even made over $60 million dollars in improvements to the Astrodome so that more tickets could be sold for the games.

Bud Adams was getting a lot of the blame for the Oilers not making it to the Super Bowl. People were aware that he tried to micromanage the sport team and often overruled the players and coaching staff. After the team lost to the Buffalo Bills when they blew a 35-3 lead in a Wild Card game Adams decided to tell them that if they did not make the Super Bowl in 1993 the Oilers would be through. The team managed to go 12-4 and they claimed the Central division AFC title. They were unable to make it to the Super Bowl and Adams traded their star player, Warren Moon. The Houston Oilers would never again be the strong team that they had been for the past 6 years.

Adams began to press Houston to build a new stadium and was turned down. The city residents had just seen millions go into improving the Astrodome and did not want to commit more money so soon. This gave Adams an opening to see what other locations might show interest in the Oilers team

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When you think of holiday destinations in the South Pacific with beautiful beaches and a warm, clear blue ocean, then Chile is probably not the first destination which comes to mind. However, this long, narrow strip of coastal land wedged between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean---rather like a large snake--- known as the Republic of Chile, has some of the most beautiful beaches in South America and the capital city of Santiago is very gay-friendly.

This narrow land mass borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, plus the Drake Passage at the country's southernmost tip and stretches 2700 miles along the Southwestern coast of South America. It is only 150 miles deep at its widest point and the majestic Andes mountain range creates a natural border separating it from neighboring Argentina and Bolivia. But the diversity of Chile from the northern arid land of the forbidding Atacama Desert to the central expansive river valley encompassing vineyards and farmland plus the lush Lake District and in the South the archipelago maze of Patagonia, makes this a truly spectacular adventure vacation land. With more than fifty active volcano peaks, primeval forests and enchanting lakes, a temperate year-round climate, Chile is rapidly becoming the new eco-adventure destination of choice in South America.

Most visitors to Chile arrive in Santiago, the capital city, and from here it is easy to head off into the different regions for unique holiday experiences. Also, in Santiago and nearby Vina del Mar or Valparaiso you will also find the most extensive gay and gay-friendly highlights of this diverse country.

During the past decade homophobia has all but vanished in Chile and same-sex relations have been legal since 1998. The age of consent is eighteen but sexual relations must be conducted parc central residences price  in privacy in order not to be considered immoral or indecent behavior. Currently the Congress of Chile is considering a law allowing civil unions between same-sex couples and several notable media celebrities have come out and declared their support for gay rights. This has led to an increase in the number of gay businesses especially in Santiago.

The urban renewal of Santiago is obvious as magnificent new office towers rise above beautiful centuries old estates and Spanish colonial architecture. The CTC Telecommunications Tower is literally the world's largest cell phone and dominates the Santiago skyline contrasting the nearby Bellavista neighbourhood with narrow streets, artsy boutiques of the city's bohemian quarter. This is a very clean, safe city and affords many enjoyable walks in the different tourist and residential neighbourhoods or expansive public parks.

Any visit to Santiago should commence by riding the funicular to see the Statue of the Virgin atop the hill of Cerro San Cristobal and observe the city below. Many of the gay discos and bars are located in the Barrio Bellavista at the foot of Cerro San Cristobal. The nearest Metro station is Baquedano in Plaza Italia from where you cross Avenue Providencia then cross the bridge over the Rio Mapocho and you are in the Barrio. Local restaurants, colorful cafes, bars and night clubs can all be found here and it is one of the most fun communities in Santiago for both straight and gay visitors alike---it's no gay ghetto, but rather a truly integrated district. The other concentration of gay bars can be found in the downtown area a short walk from the beautiful park Cerro Santa Lucia and close to the pedestrian shopping streets. Recommended by some local residents for neighborhood bar atmosphere are the Bar Willy and Holandesa plus for late night clubbing the Bokhara, Bunker and Fausto are worthy of visits. The clubs don't usually get going until about 1:30AM and then the party can last until dawn.

Whether you start your day early for exploring or sleep until noon, the city of Santiago has much to offer for sightseeing and entertainment. The Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino is Santiago's finest museum, with a beautifully presented collection of pre-Hispanic art assembled from the whole South American continent. Highlights include elaborate Meso-American incense burners, Andean textiles dating back as far as 3,000 years, and Maya carvings---not to be missed for any reason. Or you can try a fresh-as-it-comes seafood lunch at the stately Mercado Central, surrounded by market stalls packed with glistening sea bass and salmon, buckets of salt-crusted oysters, mussels or clams. La Chascona is the former house of Pablo Neruda---Chile 's Nobel Prize-winning poet---which is packed to the rafters with bizarre and beautiful objects, from Victorian dolls and African carvings to music boxes and paperweights. Preserved as a museum, it makes for a fascinating visit. Without a doubt the best place to hunt for souvenirs is the lively Los Dominicos market, where you'll find a huge range of beautiful handicrafts as well as antiques, books, fossils, a restaurant, and live music with dancing on weekends. Plus the many Spanish palaces, castles and historic buildings are a photographer's dream come true.

After a few days in the capital city it is well worth while venturing to the Pacific Coast to enjoy the ocean and more of a resort type holiday. A short fifteen dollar, two and a half hour motor coach ride will take you to the old port city of Valparaiso. This will feel like stepping back in time to enjoy the old world charm of a real Chilean fishing and shipping port. The historic buildings and the open-air market where the locals meet remains unchanged from centuries past. The local restaurants and bars will serve authentic local dishes to delight any discerning palte. The papa fritas---fried potatoes--- are a Chilean specialty, particularly in a dish called Chorillana where the potatoes are combined with eggs, onions, beef and sausage. Just remember that the ketchup comes in a green container and the chili sauce in a red container! Here in Valparaiso you will also find the very modern Congress building which is the seat of the country's government. Strolling around town is a very relaxing and fascinating way to spend a day or two.

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Fairfax, California, is a beautiful and unique town, and is a suburb of San Francisco that is the last bit of civilization before descending into Marin County's San Geronimo Valley. Fairfax has often been described as "the gateway to West Marin," and the city has a reputation for being unique, eclectic, and high quality.

Located in the central and central west area of Marin County, this desirable town is roughly a half an hour's drive from the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and is a favorite location for Bay Area residents who want to be close to the action, but not so close as to give up the benefits that small towns and suburbs can provide over the actual city.

While many suburbs have to choose between being "green" or outdoors oriented, or being cultured and cutting edge urban, Fairfax California is unique in that they need to make no such distinction. Fairfax has great outdoor recreation nearly everywhere you look, the climate is mild and pleasant, and there are plenty of outdoor trails and dedicated recreational areas for both residents and visitors to enjoy. The extensive array of trails and recreational areas found in this area of Marin County are an outdoorsman's dream, offering up a virtually unlimited supply of popular yet non-commercial areas to hike, bike, fish, and more. In fact, the allure of these trails motivated local cyclists to develop a new type of bicycle (the mountain bike) to more effectively handle the variable terrain. For this reason, Fairfax is often cited as the town where the mountain bike was born.

Downtown Fairfax is designed with parc central residences price  walkers in mind, and there are a wide array of cultural events, including live music, cinema, and an impressive array of clubs and restaurants. The Fairfax Festival in June is a uniquely local festival that draws people from miles away. This annual event was recently expanded to include an Ecofest which serves as an ecological celebration for attendees. As part of the Ecofest celebration, visitors can shop for organic food, wine and beer, hear locally grown music, and also share ideas with progressive local environmental groups.

Some people describe Fairfax as a town that never left the 60s, and the irony is that this progressive and liberal mindset has actually made the town modern and relevant in modern California. This mindset isn't necessarily all that unique, but Fairfax, California is unique in the way it blends the urban, the suburban, and the rural into a community that is definitely one of a kind.

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One of the pleasures of any vacation is trying out the cuisine of a particular locality. If Orlando is your vacation destination then you will have a wide choice of restaurants to choose from. It would never be possible to give a complete survey of the dining possibilities in Orlando or any city in only one article but here is a sampling of low budget and high budget restaurants that have proven popular with visitors to Orlando.

Since I am writing this during a time of economic recession let me start with the low budget restaurants. These are places where you can get a good meal but not dent your wallet too much.

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Cue Ribs

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Cue Ribs are the main dish here, and this restaurant has been voted as Central Florida's best barbecue restaurant by readers of the Orlando Sentinel. The food is cooked on an open pit and there is more than just spare ribs on the menu. You can also get barbecued chicken, lamb and smoked turkey. Beware of the special hot sauce that is served here, it is really hot! You can find this barbecue restaurant at: 5818 Conroy Rd., Orlando, FL 32819

Thai Thani

The food here is not native to Central Florida, but it is authentic Thai food served up in an atmosphere that will transport you to Thailand. If you are already a fan of Thai food then you will want to dine at this restaurant, and if you would like to try out Thai food to see what it is all parc central residences price  about, then this is a great place to do it.

Hard Rock Cafe Orlando

If you have been to the other Hard Rock Cafes around the world then you will know what to expect here, reasonably priced food in a rock 'n' roll themed environment. Orlando's Hard Rock Café is located in the Universal Studios CityWalk area and it is the biggest café of this worldwide chain and also has the largest collection of rock memorabilia in the entire chain. If you like munching on a hamburger and gazing at an original guitar from one of your rock heroes, then be sure to visit Orlando's Hard Rock Café.

Now let's look at some of the higher-end restaurants that are popular with local residents and visitors alike.

Hemingways

As long as you are in Florida then you might as well get into the magic of one of Key West's most famous residents, the writer Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway's is decorated with the rods and reels, stuffed trophy fish and nautical trinkets of the writer who gave us the classic "The Old Man and the Sea." The cuisine is regional and includes coconut shrimp and paella. A typical meal will cost you about $40. The restaurant is located at Lake Buena Vista 1 Grand Cypress Blvd

California Grill

If you want to go to a restaurant voted as Orlando's most popular, then this is the place for you. You can find it on the 15th floor of Disney's Contemporary Resort. The cuisine is supervised by a famous chef, Cliffor Pleau, who is constantly at work creating new dishes. In addition to fine dining you also get a bird's eye view of the entire Disney theme park. The attire is strictly informal and you can dine in your shorts and Disney tee shirts. The price of a typical meal is $40.

Christini's

As long as we are talking about high-end dining let's finish with a restaurant where the prices are high even by expense-account standards. This restaurant is known for elaborate meals and its huge wine list. The dining takes place in an extremely romantic setting with musicians strolling about. You will think that you having a night out in Italy. If you want to impress someone and can afford to spend around $50 for a meal, then head on out to South Orlando 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd.

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Historic city of music on the Danube, Vienna is steeped in the legacy of Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert, Strauss and Mahler. Naturally music is a fervent part of the Austrian soul.

Amongst Imperial Palaces of the Hapsburg dynasty, cathedrals, museums and galleries prepare yourself for a noteworthy architectural feast.

Yet modern Vienna blends with its historic past creating a wonderful European cultural vacation city waiting for the GLBT traveler to experience.

Renowned for its distinct café culture and imperial nostalgia, Vienna boasts a sizeable gay and lesbian scene. With a café on every corner serving Viennese coffee specialties and much more, several of these coffee houses have been claimed by our community. Plus numerous cocktail bars, nightclubs, restaurants, shops and spas are eager to welcome the gay tourist and make them feel right at home.

But even beyond the obvious gay and lesbian gathering spots, Vienna has a very queer history. For centuries homosexuals have left their distinctive marks on Austrian arts, culture and politics, sometimes subtle, yet always noticeable. Often a gay visitor is confronted with the truth about an historic figure when they discover he or she was "family".

A couple of sightseeing tours of Vienna combine the city's gay history with a fascinating walking tour of the old city. These can be found in the Vienna Queer Guide published by the gay-friendly parc central residences brochure    Vienna Tourist Board and available by mail in advance of your visit upon request or at their website for immediate downloading.

One tour commences at the Belvedere Palace, the summer residence of the gay Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736), the other starts at the famous Vienna State Opera House which was built by architects who were both business and life partners. Each of these tours will give a fascinating retrospective of Vienna's gay past as you discover the city's current gay community hang-outs. Even Franz Schubert earns his place on the tour along with several other well known names from Austrian royalty.

With over one hundred and twenty museums, galleries and palaces to visit during your stay this is a city with much to offer every desire and curiosity. Anyone with an inquisitive mind or sense of adventure will be dazzled by everything which is Vienna.

The Ringstrasse boulevard-once the showcase of the monarchy-completely encircles the historic city center. A sightseeing tour by streetcar ride around the "ring" is a five kilometer stretch of magnificent buildings including the Imperial Palace, the Vienna State Opera, City Hall, the University plus several museums and galleries. The golden statue of Johann Strauss and the Mozart memorial are both located in beautiful parks along the Ringstrasse.

With so much history to explore it's hard to decide where to begin. However a few places stand out as priorities for memorable learning experiences.

The House of Music is a must to understand everything which musical notes or scores mean to Vienna and the world. With over 5,000 square meters of space located in the historical palace of Arch Duke Charles of the Hapsburg Dynasty, this hands-on exhibit traces the science of music, the great composers and musicians of the past and today's musicians. You can even be the virtual conductor of the Vienna Philharmonic and the orchestra will obey your baton commands and give you their reaction to your musical talent - applause or jeers! After your tour, the attic of the building houses the Cantino Café where you can enjoy Tapas and other delicacies surrounded by a roof-top view of the city and St. Stephan's Cathedral.

The Austrian National Library is the country's major scientific library and the building was commissioned by Emporer Charles VI, with the structure completed in 1726 and fresco decoration continuing until 1730. The baroque State Hall is one of the most aesthetic historical libraries in the world. Together with marble floors and statues, nutwood bookcases housing about 200,000 books and fresco ceilings this is a breathtaking example of an eighteenth century baroque library which today is kept in immaculate condition. The sheer majesty of this building alone is worthy of the trip to Vienna.

Schonbrunn Palace plus the Imperial Apartments in the Hofburg was the summer residence of the Hapsburgs and is just a short fifteen minute drive from the old city. Of the total 1,441 rooms in the palace complex, today forty state rooms in the main building are open to the public. The surrounding grounds include architectural features such as the Gloriette, the Neptune Fountain, and the Roman Ruin which can be viewed in their historically authentic state. The Maze, Labyrinth and Privy Gardens occupy 2700 square meters with a range of playful activities to discover and explore. This is a World Cultural Heritage Site and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Vienna and one tour will make you realise how it earned this distinction.

The characteristic interconnected Museums Quartier features a breathtaking combination of architecture from many different eras. Here you will also find the modern structures of the Leopold Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. Admire works by Andy Warhol or modernist artists from Klimt to Kokoschka or dine in the exquisite Die Halle restaurant or one of the many cafes in the complex. Throughout the year there is a wide range of exhibitions and activities to enjoy amongst this ensemble of buildings both inside and out.

A must-visit is the Museum of Applied Arts and the ground-floor restaurant Osterreicher im MAK serving local Viennese cuisine including wild game. The restaurant's philosophy is to serve moderately priced, modestly proportioned dishes thus allowing two or even three course meals. A giant wine bottle chandelier over the central bar accentuates the historic ceiling and the Ring Window (a small steel balcony) is an ideal spot for leisurely drinks at any time of the day. Here great atmosphere and exquisite food are guaranteed by proprietor and renowned Chef Helmut Osterreicher.

After the enchanting interiors some outdoor activities might be in order. The Naschmarkt (outdoor market) offers an exotic journey exploring everything that Austrians enjoy as local fare. Fruits and vegetables, meat and fish offer a symphony of color as you wander through the market stalls and alleys searching for whatever may be your fancy. The specialty vendors include home-made vinegars, oils, wines, a variety of breads (for which the Austrians are famous), pastries and other local delicacies which will inspire any palate. You can select your snacks and eat as you go or enjoy one of the many cafés within the market grounds.

On the edge of the market is the popular gay Café Savoy which opens at 5PM daily, the perfect time to end your meandering amongst the merchant's stalls to enjoy a comfortable chair and a cocktail. This traditional Viennese coffeehouse dates back to the Imperial era which is immediately apparent when you encounter the plush furnishings and stucco walls. On Saturdays the Savoy also opens in the mornings when an eclectic flea market, popular with the gay community, takes place in the Naschmarkt.

Closer to the University you can find one of the brightest stars in the (coffee) skies over Vienna - the chic, gay Café Berg. Adjacent to the gay bookstore Lowenherz (Lionheart), this café has comfortable seating and giant windows affording a view for those who want to see and be seen. Open from 10am each day this is a popular café plus an excellent restaurant renowned for its Sunday brunches.

Bar hopping in Vienna will take you through a variety of small, charming establishments. If you've been shopping on Mariahilfer Strasse (one of the most popular and longest shopping streets in Vienna) the X Bar is located in a courtyard just off this street. It provides a perfect sanctuary to rest your weary legs and indulge in a beverage before your next foray into spending paradise.

After a stroll along Karntner Strasse amidst trendy department stores in the inner city, one can find a gay refuge in the Versteck Bar (German for "hiding-place"). This is probably Vienna's smallest gay bar, cozy and intimate, within a short walk of St. Stephan's Cathedral.

Following a refreshing beverage or a perk up with a specialty coffee, strolling down the exclusive Kohlmarkt will reward you with Armani, Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada and many more designer boutiques for shopping bliss. There are many more neighbourhoods which boast the best occupational shopping to be found anywhere in the world and this could be your whole vacation if you have the stamina and credit cards to match

Then take a step back in time for a special treat and be sure to visit Wiener Schokoladekonig the intimate old world chocolate shop of Wolfgang Leschanz.. Located on Freisingergasse 1 near St. Stephan's Cathedral where chocolate is an art form in the Viennese tradition of incomparable exquisite sweets. Who doesn't need a sugar buzz every once in a while?

For nightlife you might want to commence at Mango Bar where most local gays begin their evening. With all its mirrors, good music and variety of cocktails it's popular with the younger crowd. A recent addition to Vienna's gay nightlife is Felixx which has quickly become one of the fixtures of the bar scene. The central location, the comfortable interior, the quick and handsome waiters create a combination which every patron comes to enjoy. As the evening progresses the Nightshift and Sling clubs cater to the gay crowd that are late bloomers and want to party until 4am or beyond. Each club is very popular with locals and tourists intent on partying hard and enjoying the dawn with it's invigorating sunrise.

If you have ever enjoyed time at a gay spa or even if it's your first time, the Kaiserbrundl is a unique world class experience unto itself. The younger brother of Emperor Franz Josef was one of the original patrons. An harmonic mood exists amidst the spirits of the past immortalized in this historic building combined with today's guests enjoying modern spa facilities. This distinguished and elegant spa has a friendly restaurant/bar, where street clothes are the attire, just inside the entrance which has become a very popular meeting place for good food and afternoon drinks. The spa itself is on three levels and includes a Wintergarten, fitness studio, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, fresco bar, massage facilities, video room and much, much more. This kind of luxurious pampering is a rare experience at gay spas and the classic, historic European setting will dazzle every guest.

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The following list of Top 10 Bass Lakes aims to help anglers find a quality place to catch trophy bass.

Florida is globally acclaimed as one of the best fishing spots, this is because of it exceptional saltwater fishing, though this exceptional freshwater fishing hasn't captured the attention of the same number of visitors. Inhabitants of this state are in on the secret, the following are some of the best fishing spots so far.

1. LAKE GEORGE

Lake George is considered one of the premier bass fishing lakes in central Florida. It is the second largest lake in the state (46,000 acres), and is 18 miles northwest of Deland and 29 miles east of Ocala.

Hot spots on the lake include Juniper, Salt and Silver Glen spring runs on the eastern shoreline. In winter and early spring, look for bass to congregate at the jetties on the south end of the lake. Additionally, casting deep diving crankbaits is productive near old dock structures along the northeast shore and off Drayton Island.

2. STICK MARSH/FARM 13 RESERVOIR

Created in 1987, the Stick Marsh/Farm 13 Reservoir is synonymous with trophy bass fishing. This 6,500-acre reservoir near Fellsmere, west of Vero Beach, became one of the hottest bass parc central residences brochure  lakes in the country during the past decade. FWC biologists predict a continuation of excellent bass fishing in the upcoming years.

3. WEST LAKE TOHOPEKALIGA

Bordering the city of Kissimmee to the south, the 18,810-acre West Lake Tohopekaliga has long been a popular bass fishing lake for both recreational and tournament anglers. In recent years, both Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society (B.A.S.S.) and Forrest L. Wood (FLW) bass tournaments have been held out of the Kissimmee lakefront park. Winning weights are routinely in the 18-to 25- pound range. To date, the largest bass documented from the lake weighed 17.10 pounds.

4. THE RODMAN RESERVOIR

The Rodman Reservoir, located east of the Gainesville and in the south of Palatka, covers an area of about 9,500 acres of prime largemouth bass ground. Since it was established in 1968, Rodman Reservoir has been known for the trophy largemouth bass. The state's largest bass of 2000, 15 pounds and 17 pounds, came from the reservoir during March. Much of the largemouth bass fishery's success is due to abundant habitat in the form of stumps and aquatic vegetation and periodic drawdowns.

5. LAKE TARPON

Lake Tarpon is a 2,500-acre lake near Tampa/St. Petersburg in Pinellas County. This lake has consistently produced high quality bass for years. Most fish range from 12 to 16 inches long however, quality and trophy fish are also present in good numbers. Biologists have observed anglers catching upwards of 20 fish with an occasional 10-pounder.

6. LAKE WEOHYAKAPKA

Lake Weohyakapka, commonly known as Lake Walk -in-Water, is a 7,532-acre lake, off S.R. 60 south of Orlando, east of Lake Wales. The lake has a nationalwide reputation as an outstanding location to catch largemouth bass. Anglers regularly catch upto 25 bass everyday with several ranging from 4 to 8 pounds. Weohyakapka also produces many trophy bass above 10 pounds annually. Last year, Walk-in-Water anglers entered 130 bass with a qualifying weight of eight pounds in the FWC's Big Catch Program. A 15- to 24inch slot limit regulation with a three-bass daily bag limit is in place to help maintain good bass fishing. Anglers can keep three bass a day, either under or over the protected slot range, of which only one bass bigger than or same as 24 inches is permitted.

7. LAKE ISTOKPOGA

Bass anglers who fish the Kissimmee Chain of lakes to the north and Lake Okeechobee to the south often overlook 28,000-acre Lake Istokpoga. Situated in Highlands County between U.S. 27 and U.S. 98 south of Sebring, Istokpoga is rated the 5th largest natural lake in the state of Florida. Anglers frequently catch bass up to eight pounds, with some between 10 and 13 pounds. An angler caught a 16-pound bass in March 1998.

Lake Istokpoga has a 15- to 24-inch lot limit for bass with a three fish daily bag limit, of which only one bass may be 24 inches or longer. All residents between 16 and 65 years of age and all non-residents are required to have a fishing license.

8. EVERGLADES WATER CONSERVATION AREAS 2 AND 3

Everglades Water Conservation Areas are marshlands bordered by canals. Areas 2 has 210 square miles of marsh, and Area 3 contains 730 square miles of marsh., and Area 3 contains 30 square miles of marsh. Originally designed for flood control and water supply, the area provides some of the best bass fishing in the country.

The best fishing usually occurs in the spring when dropping water levels concentrate fish the canals. April is the peak month with angler catch rates as high a 4.1 bass per hour in the L-67A Canal.

9. LAKE OKEECHOBEE

Lake Okeechobee is consistently one of Florida's top producing bass lakes and is considered one of the best lakes in the country for bass fishing. Situated in south central Florida, the "Big O" covers 730 square miles and is easily accessible from Florida's east and west coast. FWC biologists are expecting a tremendous year class for this lake this year.

The lake increased to 16 feet, early in 2003, due to above average rainfall in the upper lakes. Due to the drought in 2001, the lake has experienced positive changes in vegetation.

Lake Okeechobee has a 13- to 18-inch slot limit on bass, meaning all bass between 13 and 18 inches must be released unharmed.

10. CRESCENT LAKE

This 15,725 acre lake borders the east side of Crescent City on the Putnam/Flagler county line. Crescent Lake flows into the St. Johns River via Dunns Creek on its north end. Past electrofishing samples for largemouth bass revealed one of the highest catch-per-unit-efforts recorded for areas on the St. John's River. Largemouth bass up to twenty inches long were well represented in the sample and good numbers of larger fish (8 lb +) were collected.

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Of course, commonly known as the city that never sleeps, New York enjoys a fame and popularity that is normally reserved for capital cities. The epicentre of popular culture, America's 'Big Apple' is instantly recognisable for its impressive skyline and bright yellow taxis. But when deciding where to visit in New York, it's important to examine each of New York's five boroughs; all of them offering a unique experience to the New York visitor.

The borough of Queens boasts an incomparable sense of culture that no other borough can lay claim to. During the 1940s, Queens was the central point of the jazz growth movement, with stars like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald enjoying the strong cultural vibrancy Queens offered. Of course to many New Yorkers, Queens is most famous as the home of the New York Mets, one of the city's most famous baseball teams. As one of New York's largest boroughs, Queens trails just behind Brooklyn in terms of population.

As the city's most populous borough, Brooklyn has become famous for its wide social and ethnic diversity. Until 1898, Brooklyn was an independent city, but decided to become a part of New York City, a move many residents refer to as 'the great mistake of 1898'. It is this kind of attitude that make Brooklyn residents different from other New Yorkers, and so interesting for a visitor exploring all the different aspects of New York.

As it goes, people often tend to picture Manhattan when they think of New York. The region's high skyscrapers and commercial district have become ingrained in our minds through film and television. parc central residences showFlat Indeed, when visiting Manhattan, some of the most popular areas to visit include Greenwich Village, Madison Square Garden and the Broadway theatre region. Manhattan is also home to Time Square, and New York's most popular green area, Central Park.

Unlike Manhattan, the Bronx has not enjoyed the same media portrayal and has often been noted for its high crime and derelict neighbourhoods. However, over the past decade crime has been greatly reduced and thanks to attractions like the Bronx Zoo, The Bronx has rapidly grown in popularity with tourists. As of April 2009, the Bronx will be also known for the location of the new Yankee Stadium; the home of the New York Yankees.

Originally known as the Borough of Richmond, Staten Island is one of the most beautiful districts of New York City. Staten Island Ferry proves to be New York's most popular tourist attraction, offering spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan and Ellis Island. The rustic district also offers 35 miles of walking trails offering a unique breath of fresh air that separates it from the other boroughs.

Thank to its sheer size, New York's five districts provide a unique range of diversity, each one providing a different aspect of life in the 'Big Apple'. This diversity combined with the wide range of New York hotels and easy flights to the city's two airports continue to make New York a popular destination for tourists.

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Demography is essentially the study of populations, divided into different sectors mainly; natural change which include births and deaths, net migration, age component and finally marriage, separation/divorce and headship rates. Demographic studies are important when planning future policies and investment decisions regarding schools, hospitals, roads, recreational facilities and power and water supplies. Research on changing population trends are of utmost importance in planning investment.

Planning Authority Topic Paper on Demography Report

Malta is a densely populated country with very limited land resources. Population projections enable the authorities to plan size and structure of future households and other policy making such as on education, health and social services. These projections serve also for traffic management, communications, leisure, recreational needs and urban and environmental planning. Our recent entry into the EU is also to be taken into account in terms of possible migration.

While certain events such as birth, mortality and migration can be somewhat predictable, other choices such as contraception are not as easy to predict. All in all, population predictions are not an easy task and are non linear and pretty volatile and need detailed parc central residences showFlat  analysis of quantitative data. The 2001 Topic Paper on demography is the third of its kind pepared by the Planning Authority to enable future and effective planning.

The projections in this paper cover the period from 1995 to 2020. Since it covers a period of twenty five years, one cannot expect a high degree of accuracy. The projections are based on the 1995 census of Population and Housing data. The Regional Projections are then based on the seven local plans defined by the Planning Authority, which are Central Malta, Gozo and Comino, Grand Harbour, Marsaxlokk Bay, North Harbours, North West and South Malta.

The cohort component method, used in most developed countries, was used for national projection in the Maltese island. This method is based on five year age cohorts and has the advantage of letting population change to be inserted and adjusted. An individual analysis is therefore of benefit as it influences the demographic components that effect the projection results. Age and gender are always included when formulating population projections.

Population projections usually assume that future events will be somewhat similar to past events. The hypothesis of the topic paper is based on mortality, reproductive behaviour and migration to understand the Maltese demographic situation.

Trends in the Maltese Islands

Low birth and mortality rates have been experienced in Malta for quite some time now, demographically we call this late transitional. This means that the population will be moving towards a post- transitional period and increase will be very low or none at all. Further rises in life expectancy, especially for females are to be expected but migration is still a volatile component to be considered. According to the 2001 report Malta is one of the highest in Europe when it comes to life expectancy with an average of 77.5 for both males and females. Postponement of death is mainly due to betterment in health services and a decrease in degenerative diseases. Other factors that increase life expectancy are the improvements in living standards.

Women tend to live more than men. According to the 2001 Planning Authority Demography Topic Paper, women tend to 'engage less in life threatening lifestyles, such as alcoholism... less exposed to hazardous work environments.' (Miljanic Brinkworth, Vassallo, Pace Asciak, Formosa, Brigulio and Bhowmick, 2001). Until 2000 the gender gap will continue to widen and after 2005 it is expected to narrow. At 2020 life expectancy will be 78 for males and 83 for females (Miljanic Brinkworth et al., 2001)

During the 1990's life expectancy increased, with a fluctuation for males. In 2020, females' life expectancy is expected to stabilize while male life expectancy will continue to rise to about 76.5 (Miljanic Brinkworth et al., 2001). Since the age of the population is going to increase, planners must start to think about the changes in housing, community care, old people's homes, pension sustainability, schools and hospitals and so on.

Since 1985 fertility rates have been on the decrease. This is due to a number of reasons; more women are working, studying and therefore postponing marriage and having children to a later stage in their life. Fewer children are also being born due to these factors. Fertility rates have fallen below the replacement level of 2.1 according to the census, 35% of mothers have two children while 18% have 1 child (Miljanic Brinkworth et al., 2001). Since the number of children born are less than ever, this will have repercussions that planners must take into consideration e.g. education, employment, housing etc. Is it worth building more schools when there won't be enough children to use them? Will there be enough people working to sustain the pensions of the larger ageing population in the coming years? Will there be more migration because of better jobs abroad and how will this effect Malta? With the increase of migrants in Malta, how will this affect the population trends?

Migration is a problem for calculating population change since it is very volatile. The post war period in Malta was dominated by three net migration peaks, with a decade apart. 1954 was the year most people left Malta, with a total of 11,447, followed respectively by the years 1950, 1964 and 1965 with over 8000 migrants in each year. From 1976 to 1997 there were a number of migrants that returned to Malta, mainly dominated by males (Miljanic Brinkworth et al., 2001). These movements of people obviously had repercussions on the population structure. Since we have now joined the EU, migration is once again on the agenda. Will there be a migration of men alone or will whole families migrate? One must also note that people will migrate to Malta as a result of our joining the EU. In recent years we have seen an increase of illegal immigrants and refugees on our shores coming from the African continent. Some of these will proceed to other European countries or USA, while others will set up family here. This is an issue planners must keep in mind as this will have a bearing on projections.

The 2001 Planning Authority study based the regional population projections on the seven local plans mentioned before. This was done to chart the internal migration in Malta, with the census data as the authoritative source. Economic prospects, ideal environment, housing availability and so on are linked to internal migration. Child bearing has no relevance in this sector since fertility rates do not vary among local plans. The same can be said on mortality rates. Size and structure though have an effect on internal migration. In the Grand Harbour Local Plan, with the current conditions, by the year 2020 the population will have decreased to 6700 from 30700. The urban and social fabric will automatically have severe consequences. Internal migration is estimated at 3% of the total population, and is usually in their own locality of vicinity. An increase in population is expected in all localities except for the Grand Harbour local plan (Miljanic Brinkworth et al., 2001).

For structure plan review purposes household projections are required in order to plan for housing provisions, urban services, transport, education and recreation. The projections are based on an analysis of households by age and gender. An increase of households can be expected since female independence has increased and there are a greater number of separations, and single mothers. Co- habitation is also on the increase though not as much as in Europe. This could be because co-habitation is not yet so accepted in Malta and accommodation is not cheap. Renting is not an option for many people. Many do not leave their parents' home until they are married and this is prolonged more for those who continue their tertiary education. Males marry later than females and therefore stay longer in their parental homes (Decannini, 1999 as cited in Miljanic Brinkworth et al., 2001).

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Given the recent wave of home invasions and break-ins that have occurred in US neighborhoods, Jordan Frankel, founder of ShatterGARD Glass Protection., a leader in the security products industry and security expert providing onsite commercial and residential security assessments, offered homeowners the following simple and affordable tips to help keep their families safe and secure:

Alarm Systems: During a majority of break-ins, burglars gain access to the home through unlocked doors or windows. In addition, many homeowners forget to set their security system. While making sure to lock the doors and set the alarm are the foremost priority in securing any home, homeowners do have other precautions they can take. - Alarm systems should be connected directly to the alarm company's central monitoring station, which can alert law enforcement if the alarm is triggered. - Installing a back-up cellular dialer in case a burglar cuts the power or the standard phone lines enables the system to still contact the monitoring station.

- Alarm systems which incorporate motion sensors and/or glass break sensors can help first responders and residents know if an intruder has actually gained access to the premise. - Displaying the signage provided by parc central residences  the alarm company serves as an initial deterrent for thieves. - Making sure the alarm system's central panel is located in a locked cabinet or an indoor utility room prevents would-be invaders from tampering with the system. Lighting: Sufficient lighting, both internal and external, can help deter thieves from even targeting a home. Burglars typically select a poorly lit home, as darkness affords additional cover from watchful neighbors or passers-by. - Motion detection lighting alone only activates once a thief's movement is detected; installing low-wattage dusk-till-dawn light fixtures, which emit a soft glow around the perimeter of the home all night, insures that thieves cannot conceal themselves in the shadows. The addition of sensors that shut off the lights when the sun rises and energy saving fluorescent or sodium-type light bulbs makes this an affordable and effective light deterrent.

- Using basic timers for interior lamps set to alternating times, gives the appearance of movement throughout the house while it is unattended. - Doors and Windows: With some very simple window and door locking systems, homeowners can drastically restrict the accessibility of their home. With recent advances in locking mechanisms, some additional alternatives are also available to today's homeowner. - Installing window locks on all ground floor windows prevents the window from being opened far enough for someone to fit through. - The addition of a simple closet rod to the track of sliding glass doors provides reinforcement to the standard lock. - Biometric locks, which provide access by scanning a finger print, have become much more affordable lately and can prevent lost or stolen keys from being used by burglars. Windows -- The glass in windows and doors can very often be a point of weakness as well. Security window films are affordable, and can provide an extra layer of defense from thieves attempting to smash a window to gain access to the home. While a burglar may be able to muster enough force to eventually smash the window, the repeated attempts require a lot of attention-grabbing blows. Assuring the home has proper doors made from solid wood or metal, rather than a hollow-core style, along with 3.5 inch long steel screws to fasten the hinges to the door frame, will stand up to most breach attempts.

- The ability to see the outside of an exterior door is also very important. If an abutting window cannot provide a view of the doorstep before opening it, a peep hold can easily be installed. Landscaping: Believe it or not, appropriate landscaping can help deter intruders from accessing windows, while maintaining an aesthetic appeal. - Keeping trees and bushes trimmed back from the house and windows helps diminish the likelihood of an intruder using the shrubs as cover. Tree limbs should also be trimmed, to prevent an intruder from using a tree to access a second story entry point.

- Planting low-growing sharp or thorny bushes such as holly, rose shrub, or barberry under windows, or adding gravel or landscape rock which makes for noisy footing, are also good ways to deter thieves from attempting to gain access to windows. - Secure the Garage: Garages are favorite targets for thieves, not only because they are often unoccupied, but because they often offer a direct and unlocked entry to the remainder of the home. A few simple countermeasures can help greatly deter an intruder's ability to access the garage. - Always keep the garage door closed; an empty garage or a missing vehicle can alert thieves that the home is unattended. - Change the factory set codes on the door's remote control often, so thieves cannot open the door with a store bought remote. - Adding motion and glass break sensors to all windows in the garage will also provide added warning of an attempted break-in.

Have an Escape Plan

If someone in the household can break away and call for help, the home invaders will have lost their advantages privacy and time. To some, running away from your family in crisis would be almost unbearable. However, the alternative might mean being tied-up or o violently incapacitated and left to watch in horror as your family is injured or worse. If you have a plan for escaping, make sure you include where to run and what to say. Sometimes a radical escape measure pays off, in life and death circumstances,

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Anyone visiting Angeles City today can easily testify to the economic boom taking place. But what makes the situation more admirable is that throughout its history the city has managed to overcome all the obstacles that have come in its way.

During World War II, Angeles, then just a town, was occupied by the Japanese, and the citizens, including American and Filipino soldiers, suffered terribly. The destruction of Fort Stotsenburg was one of the most devastating in history. However, after three years, the Allied Forces were able to liberate Angeles. Fort Stotsenberg was greatly enlarged, and became Clark Air Base. This resulted in the rapid expansion of business in Angeles and it eventually became a city.

Just as it was experiencing growth however, Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991, causing havoc and destruction. In the same year, the Laurel-Langely Act, which allowed for the establishment of American parc central residences tampines  bases in the Philippines, was denied extension by the Senate.

Despite the setback, Angeles City was able to recover. In a mere two years, Clark air Base became Clark Freeport Zone. Today it is the center of numerous upstart business, mostly involved in the fields of science and technology. The Angeles livelihood Village and Industrial Estate have spawned a robust export industry, with products ranging from local crafts to garments.

A haven for businessmen, Angeles City's storied past also makes it an ideal tourist destination. Among the numerous landmarks that should be checked out include the Pamintuan Residence, which was the home of the First Philippine Republic. Later becoming the base of General Arthur MacArthur, it is now the site of the Central Luzon central bank.

The historic Fort Stotsenburg has also become a tourist spot; the Founders' Residence constructed by Angel de Miranda in the 1820s is situated in Santo Rosario and provides a glimpse of the city's past; also in Santo Rosario is the Holy Rosary Church. Constructed in 1877 through forced labor, the edifice also served as a medical facility during the late 1800s.

The Bayanihan Park is a fusion of an amusement center and historical site. Here one can see areas designated for playing sports, and at the same time it is the place where you will find the famous Salakot Arch.

Other spectacles in Angeles City are its festivals. One of the most eagerly awaited is the Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta where participants from across the globe join in; another popular event is the Sisig Festival, which is a commemoration of the Sisig, renowned dish of Pampanga. The La Naval Fiesta is religious in nature, and began as a thanks for the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom the people credited for helping the Spanish defeat the Dutch.

Angeles City also boasts some of the best schools and universities in the country. Educational institutions like AMA Computer College, STI, University of the Philippines, OB Montessori and the Asian Institute of College Studies, are found throughout the city.