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Jim Grobe’s Demon Deacons are as the proverbial saying goes when a team is winning, “living the dream”. They are 9-1 in the talented ACC and are coming off a shocking 30-0 win over the Florida State Seminoles at. Tallahassee. This Saturday they host Frank Beamer’s Virginia Tech Hokies and the visitors have been installed as -2 point favorites at America’s most popular online sportsbook.

The Numbers Don’t Lie!

Wake Forest is 6-3 this season against the spread, but it should be noted a perfect 6-0 against the number when they are placed in the underdog role. The Deacons were the first team to shut out the Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium since 1973, three seasons before Coach Bobby Bowden became FSU’s head coach.

They were also the first team to beat FSU here by at least 30 points since 1981, when the Seminoles lost to Southern Miss 58-14. FSU had played 232 consecutive games without being shut out, the ninth longest streak in the history of college football. The victory was Wake Forest’s first at FSU since 1959, and only its third here in 19 trips. It was the Deacons’ first win over FSU since 1973.

However, the question this weekend is are they due for a letdown after two huge emotional tilts against Florida State and Boston College and a Conference Championship game on tap next weekend with Maryland.

While I certainly think this team has over-achieved this season, they have always been focused and having the adulation of thousands of students this past week, could make this squad vulnerable.

Virginia Tech comes in winners of 4 in a row and their defense in this stretch has been incredible. They have allowed just 23 points in that stretch, which is great considering that their offense has been average.

Against Kent State last week, their offense accumulated just 214 yards of offense and their QB Sean Glennon has been just above average.

Interesting statistic reveals that VT is 9-1 ATS in their past 10 road games and 11-3 against the spread in their past 14 night games.

WF on the other hand is just 3-7 ATS in their past 10 night games and yes this game will be played under the lights at 7:00 pm EST.

Both teams have a penchant for playing low scoring games and Sportsbook.com has the total available right now for you and the number is set at 38!

My wife and I were planning our next vacation. We were thinking of going to sunny Florida maybe hitting Disneyworld or Universal Studios. We both love going on thrill rides, visiting theme parks and so on.

While in the planning stages we were determining should we drive down which is about a 20 hour car ride or fly. Both means have pros and cons. The obvious for driving would be the time, although we both love to take road trips.

During the time of year that we wanted to go a cost for a flight was extremely high. It was nearly $300 per person round trip. So cost was a factor when it came to flying. However, we remembered we had some airline miles, but were unsure if we had enough. A couple of phone calls later, some internet surfing and poof! We had two round trip tickets on coach.

The use of points in this scenario reminded me of some other companies that I shop with that do something similar. My grocery store is an excellent example. They use points for additional savings and coupons that I can earn by being a repeat customer. For example, during the holidays, specifically around Thanksgiving, each dollar spent counts as a point. When I reach a certain number of points I can redeem them for a free Turkey. It is a pretty good deal.

Are you currently implementing a points system with your business? Studies have shown that when you implement this type of procedure people are more likely to come back to increase that value.

There are some message boards that I partake in online and with each new post you create or respond to, your credibility rating points increase. The higher that number, the more credible you become in the user community.

You should be implementing this style of system with your business. It does not matter what kind of business you have. With some creative thinking you should be able to use it. For instance, let’s say you sell widgets. With each widget you sell the customer earns 5 points to their account. Now make sure you let your customers know what they get for all of those points. You could have a chart or something of that nature on display. The more points someone is willing to redeem, the better the prize. You get the point (no pun intended).

If you are a service oriented business, you can hand out business cards. As you respond to a person’s needs for your service you can sign a spot on their card, stamp it, or whatever method you choose, and the ‘x’ time you responded the customer gets a discount.

My friend, who owns and operates a heater repair and service company, uses this technique. With each three services someone receives, the fourth one is free. He claims it has produced a lot of repeat business and a lot of word of mouth advertising.

There is no question this is a great technique that you can use for your business. If it were not, the bigger companies would not be using it.

The state of New York is home to many unique attractions. It is full of small towns, farmland and beautiful scenery scattered over 11 different regions. Morgan Coachlines have a great selection of coach tours to all the regions in this article - call us for dates.  If you prefer to explore on your own, why not rent one of our classic VW Campervans? They’re classic campervans, cozy for two, which will let you visit wilderness areas and camp out this summer. Call the office or email us.

The Central-Leatherstocking region of New York is rich in history and beautiful landscapes. Both the Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame are located there. You can learn the art and history of beer making on a tour of Saranac Brewery in Utica. For something completely different, you can visit Howe Caverns or Secret Caverns and see incredible underground stone formations. The world’s smallest church is in Oneida. Don’t miss the Cherry Valley Museum with its selection of 17th and 18th Century clothing.

The Adirondack region contains thousands of lakes, ponds, and hiking trails. You can hike along the Ausable Chasm or go fishing in the Ausable River. You can explore a remote wilderness area with a guide. You can also visit the Black River for rafting and Lake Champlain for swimming. Lake George features water sports, as well as the 36 foot tall statue of Uncle Sam.

The Chautauqua-Allegheny region has many well-preserved Victorian homes. You’ll also find in this area the Panama Rocks and the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Jamestown is Lucille Ball’s hometown. It has a museum full of memories from her and Desi Arnaz’s life together.

The Capital-Saratoga region is noted for the historic Capitol in Albany, as well as covered bridges, woodlands, farms, or church steeples against a bright blue sky. In Albany you can see Nipper, the giant dog sculpture that is the trademark for RCA. You can visit Schenectady’s Stockade, a Dutch Village settled some 300 years ago.

Waterfalls, mountains, forests, and streams are all part of the Catskills region. Bethel, home of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, now host a variety of musical events each summer. There is also the world’s largest kaleidoscope, Catskill Game Farm, Zoom Flume Water Park and a number of European-style wineries.

The Finger Lakes offers the great outdoors, wonderful heritage tours, and unlimited opportunities to feed the mind, body and spirit. The George Eastman house and the Sciencenter are just two of the region’s attractions.

Everyone, especially honeymooners, has heard about Niagara Falls. Other attractions in the Greater Niagara region include Six Flags Darien Lake Theme Park, Letchworth State Park, and the Metrorail system in downtown Buffalo. You can also visit the Jell-O museum in LeRoy.

The Hudson River region features President Franklin Roosevelt’s estate in Hyde Park. Newburgh is the site of General George Washington’s headquarters. The restaurants in the area are legendary, as is Hudson Valley wine. The beauty of the region has inspired artists for hundreds of years, as well as such writers as Thomas Jefferson.

The Long Island region has 118 mile of beaches. At its eastern tip is the historic Montauk Lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington. You can camp nearby on the beach at Hither Hills State Park and get up early to watch the beautiful sunrise. The island is steeped maritime heritage and features national laboratory science museum and others, zoos, and working farms.

The Thousand Islands region features nearly 2,000 islands. There you can enjoy power boating, sailing, whitewater rafting, fishing, golfing, tennis and hiking. Boldt Castle is set on an island fashioned into the shape of a heart and is a monument to a real-life love story.

Joe Goertz
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So you’re dreaming of touring the elegant palaces and castles of Warsaw, Poland… but the ledger balance won’t cooperate? Why not try Warsaw, Indiana, along the historic Lincoln Highway?

Warsaw was twice named as one of the “Top 100 Small Towns in America”. It’s motto is “Live, work, and play.”

Recreation is everywhere in Warsaw and the surrounding county. The county has 103 lakes on over 3,000 acres, with three right in Warsaw, offering every kind of water sports. This has earned Warsaw the nickname “Lake City”.

The Wagon Wheel Playhouse, a theater in the round, hosts concerts and plays throughout the year. The CCAC (City-County Athletic Complex) on the west side of Warsaw boasts over 3,000 softball and soccer games each year. In addition, more than 20 golf courses are located within 45 minutes of Warsaw.

Other claims to fame… Warsaw, home to three orthopedic device manufacturers, is known as the Orthopedic Manufacturing Capital of the World. DePuy Manufacturing Company, founded in 1895, was the very first orthopedic device manufacturer. Zimmer, Inc is the largest and most successful Orthopedic Manufacturer in the world. Biomet is the smallest of the three. In addition, it has the largest printing press in the world. It is also home to Da-Lite (the largest manufacturer of projection screens) and Little Crow Foods (the makers of the famous CoCo Wheats breakfast cereal). Hosted tours of all of these facilities are conducted on request.

The Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a complete listing of the sites of interest to tourists on request.

Or Perhaps you have wondered about the pyramids, mummies, and gilded bronze images of Egyptian Gods that can be found in Memphis, Egypt and hoped to travel there. Oh, no! Not that money thing again… Well, Memphis, Tennessee, boasts a major collection about its namesake city, so why not go there?

The two cities have many amazing similarities if one knows where to look. The University of Memphis is dedicated to the study of the art and culture of ancient Egypt. Its exhibit shows how religious objects were mass produced. The exhibit also includes items as simple as small beads and amulets that were used by ancient Egyptians much like the Saint Christopher Medal and rabbits’ feet are used by Americans today. There are many opportunities for tourists to participate and learn.

The University borrows some of the bronze images of the gods from other universities, such as the gilded and inlaid bronze image of Ptah, the chief god of ancient Memphis borrowed from the University of Pennsylvania. These inter-university loans keep the collection interesting and diverse.

A major attraction is Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley. It is the second most-visited house in the US (after the White House) with over 600,000 visitors each year.

Museums include:
The National Civil Rights Museum, located in the former Lorraine Hotel where Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated

Brooks Museum of Art, which includes works of Italian, British, and French Impressionists as well as 20th Century artists and students

Peabody Place Museum, with Chinese art
The Dixon Museum, with works by Monet, Degas and Renoir and outdoor gardens and Greek sculptures

The Children’s Museum with its simulated grocery store, wood skyscraper maze, and full scale models of a fire engine and airplane fuselage.

There is something for everyone in Memphis.

Glenn Kipps
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When you head to the Catskill Mountains for a winter vacation, there are bound to be a few outdoor activities you plan to participate in, including downhill skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice skating. Since this stunning area lends itself towards the great outdoors, visitors cannot help but be drawn to the diverse selection of recreational opportunities in this winter wonderland. While outdoor adventures are certainly a large part of a Catskills vacation, your accommodations away from the cold can determine just how exciting all of your adventures can be.

With numerous vacation rentals in popular destinations such as Hunter and Windham, choosing a rental that allows you to enjoy everything you love about this area is the best way to facilitate a relaxing trip. Those who want to retreat from a busy and hectic life will appreciate the peace and quiet of an isolated mountain cabin while those who want to spend their trip on the slopes will certainly want a condo that is within walking distance of the lifts. No matter what you want to achieve during your winter trip, an ideally located vacation rental makes it easy to experience the vacation of your dreams.

When you really need to get away from it all, consider a mountain home or cabin that provides some of the most spectacular views of the Catskills. Enjoy a picturesque setting filled with sparkling white snow, towering, fragrant pines, and amazing views of the ski slopes while cozying up near your warm and toasty fireplace. You can sit back and relax on the comfortable sofa after a long day on the slopes or head out back to the bubbly hot tub to soothe away any aches and pains you may have incurred throughout the day. No matter what kind of relaxation you need at the end of the day, your vacation rental has everything you need to relieve your stress.

For those who need to be close to the action every moment of their vacation, a rental home within walking distance of the mountain is the perfect way to balance your interests. Rather than packing up the car and piling in, all you need to do is grab your skis and go for an exciting day of gliding down the mountain and feeling the cool rush of air against your face. And when night begins to fall, you don’t have to leave all the laughter and smiles behind since you can retreat to your conveniently located home for a few rounds of entertaining pool, ping pong, or foosball.

Although location is a major consideration when selecting a vacation rental, the amenities inside can make all the difference at the end of an exhausting day. If you are traveling in a large group, consider staying in a single centralized area, rather than spreading out throughout a hotel, with a spacious rental home. You can find Catskills vacation homes that have enough bedrooms to house 16 individuals, meaning you will not be running into each other and when you need a little time to yourself, you can read or rest in the quiet of your room.

In addition to space, other features to consider when selecting the right vacation rental are the little extras you might not expect. Many homes come with a washer and dryer where you can refresh your clothes before another day out in the cold and numerous TVs and DVD players so you can entertain the kids before bed. Another amenity many people appreciate is wireless internet, which keeps you up to date on what is happening back home and allows you to send pictures along to friends and family interested in your day’s happenings. Throw in a fully-stocked kitchen, complete with a coffeemaker for your early morning brews, and you have the makings of cozy, relaxing vacation.

Catskills vacation rentals come with a variety of amenities in numerous cities throughout the area. To find the one that fits into your vacation plans and allows you to achieve a restful trip no matter what time of day, begin your search for the perfect home, cabin, or condo today. After a winter getaway in your home away from home, you’ll wonder how you could have possibly considered staying anywhere else.

Jen W.
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It’s seldom that you get the right combination for your motor coach hire: it could be the wrong bus at a cheap price, or the right one and something that you cannot afford. It is a good thing, however, that you have plenty of choices when it comes to motor coach hire.

Motor Coach Hire and Where to Use Them

There seems to be a misconception that motor coach hires are only ideal for those who want to go on tour or sightseeing in the city. You can still avail of it if you are planning to take your entire employees for a corporate training in other parts of the country. You can also use it if you need bus transfers to and from and the airport. Lastly, these motor coaches for hire can be utilised for a good number of days, such as when you are attending conferences and assemblies held at different points.

The Different Types of Amenities in Motor Coaches

The kinds of facilities that you can find in motor coaches vary, depending on the company providing the services, as well as the type of vehicle that has been given to you. You may send the company a list of amenities that you want your motor coach to have, so they can already reserve it for you.

Nevertheless, a motor coach hire may have the following:

1. Deluxe coaches. These are high-class types of motor coaches for hire. The seats are all cushioned, and the air-conditioning system is definitely one of the best. If you are traveling at far distances, and you want to remain as comfortable as possible, this is something that you want to rent.

2. Entertainment facilities. A motor coach hire can be equipped with a cable TV, DVD player, and a radio. This is to plainly remove the boredom, which usually sets in when you are traveling very far. A motor coach hire with entertainment facilities makes it a perfect venue for a party bus ride.

3. Extra storage for luggage. Normally, the larger motor coaches come with an extra storage compartment, so the transport will be able to accommodate all the luggage and bags of the passengers. This is to also make sure that there is enough space inside to move around the bus.

4. Wheelchair lift. A wheelchair lift allows physically challenged individuals to board the vehicle with less or no supervision at all. It will also help them disembark from the bus, once they have already reached their destination.

Morgan Coach Lines is one organisation that can provide you the best motor coach hire for corporate or personal reasons. They also have affiliations with different airlines, rail lines, and hotels; so you can easily incorporate the motor coach hire to your travel. This is also one of the best ways on how you can reduce the costs, since normally everything will be offered to you as a package. If you want some quotes, you can call their customer service representatives or send us an e-mail.

When you need to escape from the hustle and bustle of New York City or take respite from the monotony of winter days, make your way to the Catskill Mountains for an exciting ski adventure. Located northwest of New York City and southwest of Albany, visitors will be delighted to find a multitude of ski resorts with an abundance of winter activities that are sure to keep them occupied for the duration of their trip. Make your way to the Catskills this winter to experience a diverse selection of winter fun and you are bound to leave refreshed and excited about your inevitable return next year.

If you are searching for a wide selection of runs in a winter resort atmosphere, then Hunter Mountain is certainly the place for you. Situated in Hunter, New York, skiers and snowboarders will find renowned terrain, soft powder, and a few vertical drops that are bound to leave even the most experienced snow lover breathless. Whether this is your first adventure to a big time ski mountain or a recurring winter excursion, visitors of all ages will enjoy the more than 50 trails that can accommodate beginners to experts.

Those who prefer a natural, non-commercial setting coupled with a challenging ski adventure will definitely appreciate all that Belleayre Mountain has to offer. Owned and operated by the state of New York and located in Highmount, visitors are treated to unblemished Forest Preserve land as they traverse pristine and serene woodlands. The 47 trails can meet the needs of beginner, intermediate, and expert level skiers and snowboarders, however, most of the runs are centered around the intermediate level so be prepared for fewer opportunities for excitement if this is not for you.

In addition to these large mountains, there are numerous other smaller resorts scattered throughout the Catskills. One to consider if you are in the Syracuse area is Labrador Mountain. Located only thirty minutes away from Syracuse, visitors will find 22 trails of alpine skiing in addition to night skiing and a terrain park filled with tabletops, rails, box-slides, and a half-pipe. Another excellent possibility is the family-friendly Thunder Ridge, which has 30 trails that range from slow and gentle for the newest skiers to steep and challenging for the daring and adventurous. Challenge a family member or friend to a downhill race or learn the ropes of alpine skiing at this accommodating and exciting park in Patterson, NY.

While downhill skiing is the most popular activity with visitors to the Catskills, there are numerous other outdoor possibilities that are worth consideration. Some of the ski resorts, such as Belleayre Mountain offer cross-country skiing, but the place to head for memorable sights and a peaceful atmosphere is Mountain Trails Cross Country Ski Center in Tannersville. With 35 kilometers of impeccably groomed trails that vary in difficulty, you can enjoy an afternoon of gliding through a pine-scented forest as timid woodland creatures appear along your path.

When you want a less exhausting way to enjoy the great outdoors, hop aboard a snow tube and let loose down the mountain. Plattekill Mountain in Roxbury offers lift-serviced snowtubing so you can enjoy the thrill of sliding down the slopes without the hassle of walking back up. For those staying near Belleayre, the Catskill Forest Preserve also allows for excellent snowmobiling conditions, particularly around the Willowemoc Wild Forest system. Traverse more than 15,000 acres and 30 miles of trails on this powerful machine all while catching sight of the stunning woodlands and occasional wildlife.

With so many opportunities for outdoor excitement, it can be difficult to determine which part of the Catskills you want to visit. No matter which location you decide is ideal for your trip, you can find the perfect accommodations in any area with Catskills vacation rentals. Whether you head to Hunter for the diverse selection of trails on Hunter Mountain or you prefer the natural setting around Balleayre Mountain, there is a vacation rental located close to the mountain while also providing all the comforts and luxuries of home. Begin your search for the perfect Catskill rental home today so you can enjoy all this gorgeous area has to offer when the snow begins to blanket New York.