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Romance, surprise and mystique ....Rolling Passion is the name of the new game in town that's designed to "bring back that loving feeling" to married couples and others involved in a long-term committed relationship.


The Rolling Passion game is perfect for couples who are in a committed, loving relationship and who would like to re-kindle the romance. Created to bring a loving couple closer together, Rolling Passion ($24.95) and is now available for purchase online at www.RollingPassion.com.

The object of the "PG" rated game is to enhance and enliven the private time of healthy, loving adults. The Rolling Passion game comes equipped with dice, "Reward" cards, "Play & Passion" cards and "Owe You One" poker chips. Along with the game, couples select their additional "props" which range from music and candles to their favorite snacks, silky bedroom wear and more. Game play begins once the couple sets a date and time to play Rolling Passion. In the time leading up to the set date and time, couples use the Play & Passion cards to send intimate phone texts, emails or phone calls to their partner, which builds momentum for the Rolling Passion game experience.

According to Mr. and Mrs. P, the game's creators who have been together for 30 years, "If you're in a stage in your relationship where you realize it's been a while since you've been intimate, our game will afford you the opportunity to set a time and date for intimacy. Playing the game can take five minutes or three hours. It's up to the couple and their imagination. Rolling Passion is good, clean fun."


Mrs. P enjoys the feeling she gets knowing that Mr. P is spending time thinking about her during the course of his busy day. Mr. P loves knowing that Mrs. P has such confidence and trust in him that she can ask for what she really wants in their intimate relationship.

A Beta test of Rolling Passion revealed that there are couples who are involved in committed, loving relationships who wanted to try certain things but were embarrassed to ask their partner. The Rolling Passion game gives them that opportunity to be forthcoming with their partner about their desires.

For more information about Rolling Passion, visit www.RollingPassion.com. Or send some love directly to 781-792-0999 or info@rollingpassion.com.

So you're going on summer vacation. That's your first mistake. Why summer? Sure, our grandparents and parents took their vacations between June and September, but they had good reason. In their day, the summer heat brought urban life to a standstill. People who could afford it headed for the mountains and the seashore; resorts were crammed, beaches mobbed. And every summer you'll still find them that way.


But think about it: Eighty-three years have passed since Willis Carrier invented the air conditioner. That doesn't mean that summers are any less hot and humid, but at least they're bearable. If you work in an air-conditioned building and sleep in an air-conditioned bedroom, why join the summer-vacation crush? Why not save up your vacation money for some other season, when resorts are less hectic, Sunbelt beaches less crowded and prices more reasonable?

All right, it's because you're a creature of habit. You're accustomed to summer vacations and can't change. Have it your own way. But if you're determined to spend your travel money between now and September – and your vacation plans aren't yet set in concrete – a few words of advice are in order on where not to go.

I'm not talking about the vacation spots you've already been warned against – spots like Miami Beach and Atlantic City. I mean highly touted places where you'll spend an arm and a leg and return home asking your spouse, "Whose idea was that, anyway?" Here they are, then, in alphabetical order – the places cited in a survey of the well-traveled as the 10 most overrated vacation spots in the world:

ACAPULCO

Like Carmen Miranda and the vision of romantic Latin America she sold in the 1940s, this resort is strictly out of the past. It's also garish, overcrowded, overpriced and not especially hospitable to tourists from the United States.


Acapulco horror stories about tourist run-ins with the local constabulary and greedy merchants are a peso a dozen. The most frequently told stories involve U.S. tourists held by police because they were passengers in taxicabs involved in accidents.

Under Mexican law, a passenger has to have insurance in the event of an accident or spend a few hours at police headquarters untangling matters. If, however, you don't mind taking out special insurance, there are other spots in Mexico – Cancun, for example – that might satisfy your craving for sunshine and palm trees.

Tourists (mainly well-to-do British) began coming to Tenerife in significant numbers towards the end of the last century. At that time tourism was centred around the northern resort town of Puerto de la Cruz and, to a lesser extent, the island's capital Santa Cruz. Both towns boasted a handful of grandiose hotels, the most popular being the Grand Hotel Taoro in Puerto de la Cruz. Built in 1892, it was badly damaged by fire some thirty years later, and finally converted into the island's biggest gambling haven - Casino Taoro - in 1975. Today the casino is still one of the biggest in Spain.


Even a hundred years ago, Tenerife was famous for its year-round mild climate. But the big boom in tourism began in Tenerife, as in other major international holiday destinations, with the advent of affordable air travel, literally cutting days off boat journey times to places farther afield like the Canaries, and broadening the opportunities for holidaymakers all over Europe.


As foreign tourism increased, mostly from Europe, the demand specifically for 'sun, sand and sea' (and anything else beginning with 's'!) holidays increased and this gave rise to the development of resorts in the south of the Island, were the weather is generally better. Los Cristianos grew from a small fishing village to a major tourist centre, thankfully still retaining the 'old town' as it's heart. Las Americas, in contrast, had no such historic beginnings - it simply rose from a barren expanse of dry land next door to Los Cristianos, to become the island's premier holiday destination, with hotels, facilities and beaches being constructed (and still under constuction!) to meet the ever-growing demand.


The Canaries these days play host to over seven million holidaymakers per year and on Tenerife alone you will find British, German, Russian, Dutch, Scandinavian, French, Italian and, of course, Spanish among the many nationalities topping up their suntans on the beach under the relentless sun, for which the islands have become famous.

Retirement is not only a big transition in the retiree's life it is also a time of celebration and happy memories.  When trying to find the perfect retirement gift one must pick something that fits into their lifestyle, helps them pursue hobbies and enjoy their new found freedom.

Look for gifts that are original or suggest your ideas to other co-workers for more expensive items.  Remember that the company also gives retirement gifts and depending on how well the company values its employees is usually a pretty good indicator for the kind of gift the individual will be receiving.  Items like:  awards and plaques, ornaments, paperweights, valet key fobs, desk clocks, luggage tags, passport holders, mugs and even pen sets are all very nice personalized retirement gifts, don't get me wrong, but lets face it, they are all rather generic and may or may not be used or displayed by the retiree.

However thoughtful a gift may be, it's always best to find items the retiree can use and will appreciate.  That's why a retiree generally appreciates their co-workers gifts over the gift they receive from a company.  Some companies do however go above and beyond and will give stocks and bonds which is something every retiree can appreciate even if they are a novice.  Other companies have been known to give timepieces, crystal decanter sets or even big ticket items like timeshares or club memberships in recognition of years of service.

Giving the retiree something to look forward to in my humble opinion is the best gift to give.  Tickets to an upcoming concert, play or sporting event can be very exciting; also I found a getaway vacation booklet that lets the retiree pick their vacation.  Other items can include golfing accessories like: divot took and ball marker, shoe bag, personalized golf balls, golf shadow box, or valuables pouch.  Even fishing gear and hunting gear can be given and if you're unsure as to which item they will want, a gift certificate is always appreciated and is not as impersonal as some people may think.  Better to let the retiree pick the item they really want then to give them something they'll end up returning or worse already have.

My second favorite kind of gift to give for retirement is anything that can be personalized yet still fits into their lifestyle.  There are so many gift choices out there it's hard to list all of them here.  Here are just a few unique ideas that are memorable, fun and sure to be used and appreciated.  A poker chip set for those who love to play cards, folding beach chairs or towels for relaxing at the beach,  a throw blanket for lounging or sitting in front of a fireplace, wine carriers or totes, bar signs for the game room or home bar, crystal glassware, stemware and decanters sets to add the finishing touches to any home bar, an engraved guest book plate, T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, a vacation booklet full of vacation ideas to keep entertained during those retirement years and even a framed retirement poem are some of the items I found when looking online which are all available in a wide variety of styles, colors and themes to fit all personality types.  I even found gift baskets full of bath supplies, wine, beer and coffee along with a neat record recorder that allows all those baby boomers to record their favorite records onto a CD.                        

With so many choices out there it's hard to pick just one.  I always check out any company I find on the internet through the BBB (Better Business Bureau) for my own piece of mind.  Plus I like to do repeat business when shopping online as some companies give a repeat customer discount and best of all with gas prices the way they are I can shop in the privacy of my own home and have the gift delivered to me or the retiree saving me gas, time, and stress.

If the office has decided to go in on a gift together be sure to include your input as well as consider other ideas, then decide on the best choice for that individual.  When trying to find the perfect gift you can be rest assured that you'll never go wrong if you buy a gift that the retiree wants, can use and will enjoy.  A few well placed questions can be all the inspiration you need to give a great gift that will be both memorable and treasured.

If you are having a vacation or planning for one, why not try the Myrtle Beach vacations? As a beach city, Myrtle Beach is among the beach vacation destinations in the United States. Located in South Carolina, the beach stretches for sixty miles. Its sands are soft and sandy and the accommodations can be from Central Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, South Myrtle Beach, and Litchfield Beach & Pawleys Island.

In Central Myrtle Beach, you will see many oceanfront hotels and resorts, as well as motels and condo rentals. Included in the attractions in this area are the Myrtle Beach State Park, Family Kingdom, Ocean Boulevard, Ripley's Aquarium, Broadway at the Beach, and theatres. There are also endless shopping and dining options.


For Myrtle Beach vacations in home rentals, oceanfront resorts, campgrounds, and many other lodging options, you may try the North Myrtle Beach. You can also check out the northern Grand Stand area including the Windy Hill, Ocean Drive, Crescent Beach, Cherry Grove, Little River areas, and Atlantic Beach.

The South Myrtle Beach which stretches along the southern Grand Stand region, you will take delight on the Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, and Murrells Inlet. In this area, there are several home rentals, resorts, hotels, and additional vacation rental selections like villas and condos. This region is also home to Murrells Inlet Marshwalk and waterfront dining, Wild Water and Wheels, and Legends in Concert.

Going further south, you will spot the Litchfield Beach & Pawleys Island, home to spectacular golf and sprawling plantations.

Regardless of your standards in lodging, you are assured that your Myrtle Beach vacations are among the most memorable. Amenities may include swimming pools including kiddie pools and lazy rivers, tennis courts, bars, café, restaurants and full resort service. If you need to check your e-mail, there are choices such as having a wi-fi connection in your room or go somewhere within the vicinity that is a hot spot for wi-fi connection.


In some hotels, the accommodation package may include unlimited rounds in playing golf on the beach city's golf courses that extend even on some rolling hills. Each golf course is designed to protect the wildlife and natural habitat indigenous to the region. Some of the architects of the golf courses are Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones, Jack Nicklaus, and Greg Norman.

While there, you can have fun with the endless entertainment and attractions such as amusement parks, historical sites, water sports, and casino cruising. In casino cruising, there are free drinks given while you play your favorite games such as craps, roulette, blackjack, Texas hold'em, let it ride, and 3-card poker. There are hundreds of slot machines available as well.

A few events that you should not miss while you are on your Myrtle Beach vacations are Sun Fun festival, Beach Boogie & BBQ festival, Canadian-American Days festival, and Grand Stand Fishing Rodeo.

Fishing is also an activity sought by most Myrtle Beach vacations goers. You can go on saltwater fishing and charter fishing. Many try the city's movie theaters, concert halls, dinner shows, live theater, and variety shows on the Grand Stand.

Winning a national lottery would be a dream come true for most people. Each year, billions of dollars are spent on scratch off tickets and lottery numbers by people hoping to strike it rich.

Americans reference the national lottery when talking about games such as Powerball and Mega Millions. Much of the money for ticket sales accumulates to payout staggering multi-million dollar jackpots offered throughout the country.

In addition to national games, many states offer region-specific games through their own lottery system. National games have substantially higher payouts than state games, but the odds are considerably higher with an average of 1 in 18 million. 

The largest lottery winnings ever recorded amounted to $380 million and was awarded in January 2011 through Mega Millions. The largest Powerball jackpot to be recorded was a staggering $340 million.


There's little doubt that kind of money could permanently alter a person's life. Winning millions of dollars would allow a person to do whatever they want, whenever they want and still have funds to pass along inherited wealth for several generations.

Certainly, most people would be overjoyed to win the lottery. However, as with most things in life there is a downside to receiving a windfall of cash.

One of the greatest challenges is coping with the unwanted notoriety. Many stories have circulated regarding lottery winners being bombarded with phone calls and uninvited guests arriving at their door. Winners can elect to keep their newfound wealth private by hiring a representative, like a financial adviser or attorney, to claim their lottery winnings.

Although it can be entertaining to dream about all the things lottery cash could be spent on, the truth of the matter is it's rather expensive to win jackpots. State and federal taxes can deplete over half of the winnings, so the best defense is immediately hiring an exceptional financial consultant. Professionals can help develop strategies to reduce taxes on lottery winnings.

Accepting jackpot funds as lump sum cash is more costly than accepting annual installments. Winning millions changes tax status and results in higher taxes. Financial planners can create investment plans to reduce tax burdens. This could be in the form of depositing money into an irrevocable life insurance trust or tax-sheltered retirement account such as a Roth IRA.

While the national lottery has multi-million dollar jackpots, state games also offer valuable prizes. All winnings acquired through gambling are subject to income tax and must be reported on tax returns. This includes prizes and cash won through casinos, horse or dog racing, raffles, contests, and sweepstakes.

Taxpayers can report gambling losses on tax returns as long as they provide adequate documentation. People who gamble on a regular basis should develop accounting methods and record keeping systems to track winnings and losses.

Lottery jackpot winners should consider working with an estate planning service to safeguard money for their family. Estate planners can develop strategies to reduce inheritance taxes and expand financial portfolios.

Regrettably, more than one person has spent their life savings in the quest to win the national lottery. Gambling can become a serious addiction that necessitates professional help to overcome. It is imperative to maintain control and never spend more money than you can afford to lose.

Facebook games showed a lot of popularity over the last year. As Facebook adds more games to the menu and great entertainment you might wonder what games are the best and most fun to play. This paper provides reviews of games for each of the 25 best games of 2010 Facebook separate.

To begin the game reviews Facebook, let's start with a look at the number one game on Facebook called Farmville. Farmville, which is made by Zynga currently has about 73.8 million users a month and is growing steadily upward. Farmville is a game where you can become a farmer. Farmville lets you interact with your friends and neighbors still with them. Basically, you're going to do everything that a farmer Farmville during playback. Planting, cultivation, harvesting and cultivation of a farm successfully. Just make sure that playing this game you harvest your plants at this time. Different plants have different harvest times, and if harvest time the plants will die. The care of the farm, you get more points and level up.


Birthday cards take the place of the most popular game of 2010. birthday cards made by RockYou and has about 32 million users a month. When using the set of birthday cards you can customize and send cards for free, use a birthday calendar, a list of personal memories and personal anniversaries. The game also allows you to start the zoo own birthday too. It is popular for those who want to remember friends' birthdays and send cards on Facebook.

The third most popular game on Facebook Café du Monde, which is made by Zynga. The coffee has about 31 million active users a month. World Café is a fun game to play, if you ever dreamed of owning his own restaurant. When the game you can cook, bake and cook what you want when you play Café du Monde. During playback of Café du Monde is the chef and restaurant owner, so hire servers. By hiring a server at Cafe du Monde, you can select one of your Facebook friends. Make sure you always have plenty of food ready for your guests.


The fourth most popular game on Facebook is happy Aquarium which is carried by CrowdStar. Happy aquarium has about 27 million active users a month. During playback of Aquarius happy in Facebook, you can create your own aquarium. This can be done by purchasing fish and other creatures. Make sure you always feed the fish in the aquarium happy reading, because the fish may die as in real life. It's a fun game for fans of desire and dream of having an aquarium in your home. The downside of this game is that you can not feed your fish friends, if you die.

The fifth most popular game on Facebook is FishVille is done by Zynga. FishVille is about 24 million active users a month. FishVille is very similar to the Aquarium happy where you set your own aquarium and fish care. When you have finished raising their fish, you can sell the coins and points. Aquarium happy that you keep your tank or poor creatures die.

The sixth most popular game on Facebook's Mafia Wars by Zynga is done. Mafia Wars is about 24 million active users a month. The goal of the game Mafia Wars is to grow your mafia family. This can be done by inviting Facebook friends to join you in Mafia Wars. Another objective is to increase the wealth of their group and provide their friends with guns. What do you say it's bigger and stronger the mafia is the group that comes to mind.


The seventh most popular game on Facebook is the Texas Hold'em Poker, which is also made by Zynga. Texas Hold'em Poker on Facebook has about 22 million active users a month. When playing Texas Hold'em Poker on Facebook is more or less the same as playing the game in life. Before familiar with the rules on how to play Texas Hold'em. Texas Hold'em Poker on Facebook you can play with friends.

The eighth most popular game on Facebook is Pet Society, which is made by Playfish, Pet Society has about 21 million active users a month. Pet Society on Facebook is very nice game for animal lovers. While playing Pet Society, you can decorate your house and go to the house of his friends with gifts. It's a very cute and funny game.

The ninth most popular game on Facebook is Petville is done by Zynga. Petville has about 17 million active users per month. This game is another love for adorable. When this game will take care of your pet. When you become a player Petville be prompted to create your own pet. The options are endless and the end result is an adorable virtual pet. The goal is to keep your pet clean and well fed, walked and loved. This will help create an animal Petville happy for you. This game is very similar to Playfish Pet Society and other animal games.

The tenth most popular game on Facebook is YoVille is by Zynga. YoVille has about 17 million active users per month. When playing YoVille to live a virtual life. This game is very similar to the wildly popular Sims game for personal computers. While playing YoVille to build a virtual life. During playback, you can work, socialize, decorate your house or anything else you desire. It's a fun game for fans of the escape of a virtual world.


The eleventh most popular game on Facebook is Town House, which is done by SlashKey. City firm has about 16 million active users a month. Close the city is very similar to the game Farmville Facebook. When this game will take care of their own farm. To advance to higher levels, which are planted and harvested, invite friends to participate and hire workers to help on the farm. It's a fun game for those who want to be farmers, but living in the city.

Twelfth most popular game on Facebook is the restaurant in a city that is by Playfish. Restaurant in town has about 15 million active users a month. City Café is very similar to the city. During playback of the city restaurant you own a restaurant, to create the menu and hire workers. It's a fun game if you're interested in how a restaurant. This is a social game and you can interact with your Facebook friends.

Thirteenth most popular game on Facebook is MindJolt Games is made by MindJolt. MindJolt games are about 14 million active users a month. When playing MindJolt can play over 500 games. The games are arcade, puzzle, strategy, and more. MindJolt is fun for those who want a little variety of games.

Fourteenth most popular game on Facebook is glad to be done CrowdStar Pet. Happy Pets has about 12 million monthly active users on Facebook. When animals play I'm glad your kitten develop into an adult. The aim is to care for cats as you can. How happy can cats take care of the animals happy? If you are overwhelmed with too many pets to take care not to fall into the temptation to sell their cats. not as good animals who sell their kittens.

Fifteenth most popular game on Facebook is that RCK is by Zynga. RCK has about 11 million monthly active users on Facebook. Facebook is a fun game where you can create your own rock band. Ask your Facebook friends to join and help create a group of switches. This is a fun game for any music lover.

Sixteenth most popular game on Facebook is World Zoo is by RockYou. The zoo has about 10 million active users a month. When you play World Zoo on Facebook that will take care of zoo animals and zoo world cash. When you win the World Zoo money can buy new animals in the zoo and place in the zoo. It is a fun way to pass the time, if you like zoo animals.

Seventh most popular game on Facebook is Bejeweled Blitz is made by PopCap Games. Blitz Bejeweled has about 10 million active users a month. Bejeweled Blitz is an easy to master puzzle game. The curious thing about this game is that you can compete with your friends from Facebook. Many people spend many hours a day there playing Bejeweled Blitz.

ninth most popular game on Facebook is the world's fish made of Tall Tree Games. Fish World has about 9,000,000 active users per month. World Fish is very similar to Happy Aquarium. During the breeding fish in the world to care for their own virtual fish. Be sure to feed and care for them to stay alive. Sell your fish world fish are a common part of the game.

XX most popular game on Facebook is Pillow Fight, which is made by Shikha. Pillow Fight has about 8 million active users a month. Pillow Fight is a fun game if you like hitting your friend with pillows. The pillows are made of different materials and their friends can accept being beaten by pillows choose not to. The pillow you choose to use will be posted on the Facebook page to your friends.