Secrets of the Zig-Zag Method

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Look in any casino and you’ll see that the proliferation of slot machines is like the bunny population down under, growing quicker than you can say Thomas Austin. He’s the guy who released 24 rabbits into the country in 1859 so he would have something to shoot at, a few years later the Australian bunny populace numbered over 600 million. More »

Keeping it weird in PDX

Portland's unofficial motto is "Keep Portland weird." That might be part of the reason why I like that city so much. Ten 01 in the Pearl District offers new American cuisine. The restaurant is extremely proud of its sustainable architecture... Oh, and then there's the food! Try the truffle fries. More »

Traveling With a Toddler

I took a trip home to Denmark with my wife and child in the fall. I did it for the sole purpose of having my ailing uncle meet Olivia, my daughter. It was important to me, and I just wanted to make sure that meeting occurred before something... happens. More »

Comps, Getting What You Deserve - Part 2

Most people never get comp'ed beyond the free drink while you're playing level because they don't use a player's card and they don't ask for a comp. I know it's against our culture to ask for something but I can only show you how it works and assure you that it does work and many, many, many players are enjoying the benefits of comps. More »

The Endless Summer Escape

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Want to save money on a vacation and help Hawaii's kids at the same time? If you book a Endless Summer Escape room rate between now and September 22, with travel completed by the December 31,2009, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii will donate a portion of the rate to Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. More »

How to Win In Las Vegas Part II

Did you know that in 2006 the casinos in Nevada won $12.2 billion dollars! Read that again "the casinos in Nevada took in $12,200,000,000 billion dollars"! Casino win is how much money is left at the tables, slot machines and sports books after all bets have been paid and does not include the money made from hotel rooms, restaurants, night clubs or other casino hotel attractions. More »

Waikiki's New Beach Walk Incorporates Tourism Lessons

Happy 60th Birthday to Outrigger Hotels. The company hit that milestone this year, at the same time it reached another major marker in its history: the completion of the fancy $535 million Beach Walk development along the once-seedy Lewers Street in Waikiki. More »

Aloha and Ride On!

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Life is a roller coaster with ups, downs, thrills, spills, twists and turns, and so it has been in our lives. In September of 2001, after we returned from our 3 ½ week "Coaster Trip of a Lifetime", Shredley was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Because of this, he had to enroll in clinical trials at UCSF in San Francisco. Since April of this year, he has been commuting to California for treatments. After living in Hawaii for 21 years, Shredley will be moving to the Bay Area this coming October. More »

Hawaii's New Honorary Consul for Denmark: Claus Z. Hansen

I've joined the diplomatic ranks as the newest Honorary Consul. The Queen of Denmark has approved me in May as the Royal Danish Consulate, representing Hawaii. More »

Virginia Is for (Roller Coaster) Lovers

Virginia is for Lovers, and for lovers of roller coasters, Paramount's Kings Dominion, located in Doswell, will satisfy your heart's desire. It offers an even dozen heart pounding scream machines. We visited the park during the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) convention in 2003. More »