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Iun Hockley shares his thoughts on the Bellagio’s Junior Suite Ah, The Bellagio, featured in so many movies; the iconic fountains; the palatial exterior; the famous gardens; the luxurious restaurants and the broad, sprawling casino where no-one seems to be winning very much at all. Every Vegas trip, I like to have a “treat” for myself – an overpriced meal in luxurious surroundings; a spa treatment with all the extra trimmings; front-row seats in the theatre; $20 bets on blackjack… As Mrs. Iun was joining me for this particular trip, our treat was a King Room in the Bellagio. Or so we thought. We had visited the Bellagio before and were charmed by the mushroom-like glass ceiling in the lobby, we loved the gardens (especially with the aquarium tunnel) and of course, we spent plenty of time filming the fountains. This time was different: as guests, we felt a certain thrill in that we were to be accommodated here among the Glitterati in such a famous setting. Our expectations were soon dr...

Sun West Custom Homes ’ new showcase sits atop a hillside at 647 Cityview Ridge Drive in MacDonald Highlands , a luxury community in Henderson. Owner Daniel Coletti has created a cool, soothing oasis amid the expansive beauty of the Mojave Desert. The striking see-through pool that visitors see driving to the home is a big jaw-dropper and the star of the show. In fact, water runs throughout this living space that is a tribute to the elements and indoor- outdoor living . The 8,000-square- foot home updates and expands on an award- winning design concept Coletti built in The Ridges at Summerlin for the 2009 Parade of Homes. One common thread that runs through Sun West custom home designs is an intimate feeling of closeness to nature. His living spaces blend into the surrounding terrain and climate. Sun West architectural designs combine traditional elements of water, air, earth and fire to suggest deep feelings of hearth and home. Two ponds of flowing water greet visitors at t...

Long live the public library ! It’s not dead yet. The internet hasn’t rendered physical reference centers obsolete , thanks to millennials. According to a new analysis of Pew Research Center data on US library attendance , millennials more than other generations appear to have a use for physical libraries . They may not always come for the books, but the country’s youngest adults show up. That works out well because librarians have been designing with them in mind. Pew researchers surveyed a nationally representative population of 1,600 Americans in 2016. It found that millennials—arguably the first generation to grow up online—use public libraries more than other, older adults. More than half—53%—of survey respondents ages 18 -35 visited a public library or bookmobile within the previous year. That’s not bad for a tech- obsessed bunch deemed lost to the screen. It’s notable too that the results did not include attendance at academic libraries. That means millennials answering ...

BY ITZHAK BEERY Spiritual Protection : 17 Shamanic Practices for Psychic Defense" />For thousands of years, shamans have been using powerful spiritual protection techniques for psychic defense and clearing negative energy . photo: lerina winter 1. Smudging S mudging with smoke composed of a variety of plants, herbs, resins, and minerals can be an exceptional energy purifier for getting rid of negative energy from your home, office, or body. Spiritually, smoke summons helping spirits ; it represents the transformation from solid matter to spirit, as the smoke ascends and disperses into thin air. Physically, smoke captures negative energy particles in our illuminated body or habitat spaces and in hard-to-reach places, then removes and transports them to the heavens to be dispersed. A recent article in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology notes that smoke can disinfect the air from a variety of dangerous airborne bacteria , hence it has considerable healing properties . The mo...

Wheel Camper Fleet Self Contained http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/tcm-exclusive-2012-four-wheel-camper-fleet-self-contained/"> Wheel Camper Fleet Self Contained&BODY=I found this article interesting and thought of sharing it with you. Check it out: http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/tcm-exclusive-2012-four-wheel-camper-fleet-self-contained/"> Tom Hanagan, President of Four Wheel Campers, debuts the first production self contained Four Wheel Camper complete with a shower. Wheel Camper Fleet Self Contained" width="520" height="156" /> It’s no secret that truck camper customers want the impossible.  We want every feature, every amenity, and every accessory in the world, but none of the associated weight or cost.  Don’t tell us something isn’t possible.  Don’t cry to us about how expensive the materials are.  Just give us a light weight, energy efficient, low cost camper .  How hard is that? In...

I expected to live my entire life without price-shopping for truck-stop showers. Then I spent the night in Breezewood. The adventure began last August when my main squeeze James and I drove to Colorado. We passed through Breezewood, Pennsylvania, as do many drivers heading to the Rust Belt and beyond. "What do you think about vacationing here for a week," James asked. I laughed loudly and dismissed the idea. If you've been there, you understand why. Breezewood has been a travel hub for centuries. It was a stagecoach stop in the late 1700s and then became a stop on the Lincoln Highway, America's first cross-country road. The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened in 1940, and thousands of World War II veterans exited at Breezewood, stopping at what now is the Gateway Travel Plaza to trade their unit patches for meals. Today, Motorists driving between I-70 and the turnpike are forced off the highway and onto a congested half-mile stretch of expensive gas s...