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The IRS has collected $1.3 billion from high wealth tax dodgers since last fall, the agency announced Friday, crediting spending that has ramped up collection enforcement through President Joe Biden’s signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel traveled to Austin, Texas, to tour an IRS campus and announce the latest milestone in tax collections as Republicans warn of big future budget cuts for the tax agency if they take over the White House and Congress. Yellen, in a planned speech in Austin, will say that in 2019, the top one percent of wealthy Americans owed more than one-fifth of all unpaid taxes, “leaving ordinary Americans to shoulder the burden. ” “To fix this, we’ve channeled IRS funding toward significant investments to combat tax evasion,” she says. In 2023 and 2024 the IRS launched a series of initiatives aimed at pursuing high-wealth individuals who have failed to pay their tax debts. The IRS says the campaign is focused on taxpayers with more than $1 million in income and more than $250,000 in recognized tax debt.
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olympic-paris · 28 days
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THIS DAY IN GAY HISTORY
based on: The White Crane Institute's 'Gay Wisdom', Gay Birthdays, Gay For Today, Famous GLBT, glbt-Gay Encylopedia, Today in Gay History, Wikipedia, and more …
August 23
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1912 – (John) Keith Vaughan (d.1977) was an English painter. After attending Christ's Hospital school, he worked in an advertising agency until the war, when as a conscientious objector he joined the St John's Ambulance. In 1941 he was conscripted into the Pioneer Corps. Vaughan was self-taught as an artist. His first exhibitions took place during the war.
Also during the war Vaughan formed friendships with the painters Graham Sutherland and John Minton, with whom after demobilisation in 1946 he shared premises. Through these contacts he formed part of the Neo-Romantic circle of the immediate post-war period. However, Vaughan rapidly developed an idiosyncratic style which moved him away from the Neo-Romantics. Concentrating on studies of male figures, his works became increasingly more abstract with time.
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Joseph and His Brethren
From 1946 to 1948 he taught at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts. During this time a penniless painting student, Ramsey McClure, turned up at his doorstep, and they became partners and lived together for 30 years.
Keith Vaughan met many other gay figures from art and literature including Christopher Isherwood, (as noted in his diaries for 1947 and 1948), and E M Forster.
Keith Vaughan taught at the Central School of Arts and Crafts from 1948 to 1957. He painted the Theseus mural decoration in the Festival of Britain Dome of Discovery in 1951.
From 1954 he taught at the Slade School of Fine Art, where he taught David Hockney. He also travelled extensively and was visiting resident artist at Iowa State University during 1959. In 1962 a retrospective of his work was held at Whitechapel Art Gallery with an Arts Council tour. In 1964 he received an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Art. In 1965 he was awarded the CBE.
Vaughan is also known for his journals, selections from which were published in 1966 and more extensively in 1989, after his death. He was a gay man troubled by his sexuality, and much of what is known about him is through those journals. In the journals, he decided to be truthful about his homosexuality. Following this line he wrote explicitly about his sexual practices with other men, masturbation, and experiments with sadomasochism. Vaughan's journals give insight into the relationships he had with other men, particularly with his working-class lovers, John McGuiness and Johnny Walsh, and his long-term companion and lover Ramsey McClure. Like many middle-class gay men of his generation, he was attracted to an ideal of working-class masculinity. Although Vaughan wrote freely about his sexuality in his journals (and in the erotic short stories he wrote for his own pleasure), he was a product of his age. He had grown up at a time when gay men were driven underground into their own subculture and made to feel guilty about their sexual preferences.
He was diagnosed with cancer in 1975 and committed suicide in 1977, recording his last moments in his diary as the drugs overdose took effect.
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1933 – Peter Wyngarde (d.2018) was a British actor best known for playing the character Jason King, a bestselling novelist turned sleuth, in two television series: Department S (1969–70) and Jason King (1971–72). His flamboyant dress sense and stylish performances led to popular success, and he was considered a style icon in Britain and elsewhere in the early 1970s; Mike Myers credited Wyngarde with inspiring the character Austin Powers.
He was born in Marseille, France, the son of an English father and a French mother. His father worked for the British Diplomatic Service, and as a result his childhood was spent in a number of different countries. In 1941, while his parents were away in India, he went to stay with a Swiss family in Shanghai. When the Imperial Japanese Army invaded the city, they were captured and placed in the Lung-hai concentration camp. Conditions in the camp were sometimes harsh. On one occasion Peter had both his feet broken and spent two weeks in solitary confinement after being caught taking messages between camp huts.
As a young man he went into acting and from the mid 1950s had various roles acting in feature films, television plays and television series guest appearances. In the late 1960s he was a regular guest star on many of the popular UK series of the day — many of which were espionage adventure series — including The Avengers, The Saint, The Baron, and The Champions. He also played the rotating guest-star role of the villainous Number Two in the episode 'Checkmate' of the cult series The Prisoner, which took place in a community of spies who had retired... or been retired.
Wyngarde became a British household name through his starring role in the espionage series Department S (1969). After that series ended, his character, the suave womaniser Jason King, was spun-off into a new action espionage series entitled Jason King (1971), which ran for one season (26 one-hour episodes).
From 1956, he had a no-so-secret, ten-year-long relationship with fellow actor Alan Bates. In the 1960s, he had shared a flat with Alan Bates; according to some sources this was a sexual relationship.In 1975, he was arrested and convicted for an act of "gross indecency" with a truck driver in the toilets of Gloucester bus station, which followed an arrest and caution for similar activities in the toilets at Kennedy Gardens in Birmingham the previous year. After the first incident, Wyngarde had provided interviews for the Sunday tabloid press (News of the World and the Birmingham based Sunday Mercury) where he claimed that the arrest was due to a mis-understanding. The second incident severely damaged his reputation, and he claimed he had suffered a "mental aberation" in his defence. Although it caused a scandal, particularly with his audience who largely identified him as ladies man Jason King, Wyngarde's homosexuality was actually well known in acting circles, where he was known by the nickname of "Petunia Winegum".
After losing his TV celebrity status, Wyngarde worked in Austria, acting and directing at the English Theatre in Vienna, and in South Africa and Germany. He also landed the role of General Klytus in the film version of Flash Gordon, although it is perhaps significant that the part required him to wear a metal mask throughout.
During the 1980s and 1990s he made a number of TV appearances, including the Doctor Who serial Planet of Fire (1984), Hammer House Of Horror & Suspense (1986), The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994) and the film Tank Malling (1989).
In recent years he had been a regular, warmly welcomed guest at Memorabilia, a cult, science fiction and sporting memorabilia fayre at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK. In 2007, Wyngarde participated in recording featurettes for a reissue of The Prisoner on DVD, including a mock interview segment titled "The Pink Prisoner"; this material was released in The Prisoner DVD set issued in the UK in 2007 and in North America on both DVD and Blu-ray in October 2009.
His agent and manager reported that Wyngarde was admitted to the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London in October 2017 with an unspecified illness. He died on 15 January 2018.
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1958 – Neil Bartlett, OBE, is a British director, performer, translator, and writer. He is one of the founding members of Gloria, a production company established in 1988 to produce his work along with that of Nicolas Bloomfield, Leah Hausman and Simon Mellor.
His work has garnered several awards, including the 1985 Perrier Award (for More Bigger Snacks Now), the Time Out Dance Umbrella Award (for A Vision of Love Revealed in Sleep), a Writers Guild Award (for Sarrasine), a Time Out Theatre Award (for A Judgement in Stone), and the Special Jury Prize at the Cork Film Festival (for Now That It's Morning). His production of The Dispute won a Time Out Award for Best Production in the West End and the 1999 TMA Best Touring Production award. He was appointed an OBE in 2000 for his services to the arts.
He also served as artistic director at the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith from 1994 until 2004. Many of his translations of classic plays have been performed throughout the world.
Who Was That Man showed how the gay history of London in the 1890s affected Bartlett's life as a gay man in London in the 1980s. His latest novel, The Disappearance Boy was published in London by Bloomsbury Circus publishing in January 2014.
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1978 – Andrew Rannells is an American actor and singer best known for his work as Elder Price in the 2011 Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, which earned him a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical. As a featured soloist on the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording, he won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. His other Broadway credits include Jersey Boys and Hairspray.
Rannells plays the recurring role of Elijah on the HBO television series Girls, as well as playing lead character Bryan Collins in Ryan Murphy's television series The New Normal, now cancelled.
Rannells is of Polish and Irish descent, and he is openly gay. He knew he was gay by high school. Rannells said he came out to his family when he was 18, but by then they had already figured it out. He also came out to his theater friends but not the people at his all-boys Catholic school.
Rannells currently lives in New York City after temporarily re-locating to Los Angeles to film The New Normal. He played Larry in the 2018 Broadway revival of The Boys in the Band. It was a limited run, in honor of the play's 50th anniversary. It won a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. He revived his role (along with the rest of the revival cast) for the film adaptation for Netflix, which was released on September 30, 2020.
Since 2019, he has been in a relationship with actor Tuc Watkins. The two met the year before while playing a couple on the Broadway production of The Boys in the Band. They reprised their roles for Netflix's film version of the show and also worked together on Black Monday in 2020.
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1989 – Brian Michael Firkus , better known by the stage name Trixie Mattel, is an American drag queen, television personality, and singer-songwriter originally from Wausaukee, Wisconsin. He is known for his exaggerated, high-camp style and blend of comedy and acoustic pop. In 2015 he competed on the seventh season of the drag competition RuPaul's Drag Race, where she finished in 6th place. In 2018, she went on to win the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
Brian Michael Firkus was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and raised in Silver Cliff, Wisconsin. He is Ojibwe and comes from a Native American family in Crivitz, Wisconsin. He had an abusive stepfather who would call him a "Trixie" when he acted feminine, which later inspired his drag name. His last name was inspired by his affinity for the Barbie doll and toy company Mattel. Before deciding on "Trixie Mattel" as his drag name, he originally considered the name Cupcake. He moved in with his grandparents at age 15. His grandfather was a country musician who taught him how to play the guitar.
Firkus is proudly gay. Since 2016, he has been in a relationship with filmmaker David Silver, who also produced his documentary Moving Parts. He is a vegetarian, an atheist, and a collector of Barbie dolls.
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Bohemian Rhapsody OC
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i. Basics
•Name•
Victoria Rose Galloway
•Nickname•
Darling
•Age•
1970- 21
•Birthday•
June 28th, 1949
•Gender•
Female
•Sexuality•
Straight
•Zodiac•
Cancer
•Height•
5'4"
•Occupation•
Photographer. Became Queen's personal concert photographer.
ii. Relationship Status
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Victoria and Roger met one night in 1970 when Roger and Brian were still part of Smile. The girl was a struggling photographer who was living in her parents basement. Roger caught her eye that night, and she caught his. Victoria thought it was simple attraction, so she shrugged it off and accepted she probably wouldn't see the drummer again. Instead, he scouted her out after his performance. Much like when Freddie and Mary met, Victoria was talking with a group of friends by the bar. Roger approached her, but his usual charm wasn't there.
He was nervous.
"Drummer." Victoria smiled at him. He smiled back.
"Pretty girl in the crowd."
The two chatted for probably hours. The two exchanged phone numbers. Roger drove her home and expected nothing in return. He called her about fifteen minutes later.
When Queen when on their first tour, Roger pitched the idea of having Victoria as their personal photographer. He knew she was extremely talented, and by this point, the two were going strong in their relationship. The agency agreed, and Victoria was hired as Queen's travelling photographer. Her photographs would later be featured in very prominent magazines and on television.
Victoria and Roger were married in late 1975 and had their first baby the following year.
iii. Appearance
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•Hair colour•
Chocolate brown
•Hair length•
Shoulder length
•Eye colour•
Honey brown
•Skin tone•
White
iv. Personality
•Good traits•
Confident, thoughtfulness, romantic, easy-going
•Bad traits•
quick-tempered, a bit conceited, obsessive
•Strengths•
Victoria is able to adapt quickly to stressful and intense situations, she is also very persuasive
•Weaknesses•
Has a high ego that is very easy to knock down
•Likes•
Dark chocolate, horses, gold jewelry
•Dislikes•
Black coffee, the thought of working a 9-5 job
•Habits•
Whistling to songs or melodies
•Talents/skills•
Having an eye for perfect photos
v. Relationships
•Mother•
Lucy Galloway
•Father•
John Galloway
•Siblings•
Kathleen Galloway (1945)
Thomas Galloway (1952)
•Lover(s)•
Roger Taylor
•Friends•
Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, known associates
•Close friends•
Chrissie Mullen, Mary Austin
vi. Backstory
Victoria, along with her siblings, were born in Lavenham, Suffolk. When Victoria was 10 years old, her family moved to London for the sake of her father's career in carpentry. That Christmas, Victoria was gifted a camera from her aunt. This began her interest and love for photography, much to the dismay of her mother.
Victoria had lots of friends throughout her school years. She also had lots of boyfriends, though these were never serious. When Victoria was 17, the music scene caught her eye. She started lying her way into bars using her older sisters ID and going to concerts. She would photograph college bands for a quick buck.
When Victoria was 21, she met Roger Taylor.
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rankseo96 · 1 year
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The Ultimate Guide to Individual Travel Planning with EM Travel
In today's fast-paced world, individual travel planning has emerged as a popular trend, allowing travelers to curate personalized experiences that cater to their interests and preferences. EM Travel, a renowned name in the travel industry, specializes in creating memorable vacations, offering a wide array of options including Belize, London, Bali, and New York. Let's embark on a journey to explore the beauty and excitement that each of these destinations has to offer.
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Summer vacation ideas while there's still time: Here are 6 smart spots to consider
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Summer vacation ideas while there's still time: Here are 6 smart spots to consider
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There’s still plenty of time this summer to make topnotch travel getaway plans. Sure, a road trip to the mountains or a week at the beach is ideal for a well-deserved summer vacation — but if you’re looking for some suggestions that are an airplane away, read on. Fox News Digital spoke to several travel experts to find out how to pursue your wanderlust, whether it’s a solo trip, a couple’s escape, a friends’ getaway or a special family vacation.INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS YOU CAN TRAVEL TO THIS SUMMER FOR THE ULTIMATE VACATIONCheck out these six intriguing options, each with plenty to offer.Whether you want to explore your (or a friend’s or family member’s) Irish heritage, play golf or immerse yourself in the food and drink scene, the Emerald Isle is a place to consider.It offers a unique blend of bustling cities such as Dublin and Belfast, charming coastal cities like Cork and Galway, and rolling countryside towns throughout the spectacular island. Getting there is a cinch, as there are direct flights from Midwest and East Coast airports — making it easy for the young and the young at heart. TRAVELING TO PARIS? 6 THINGS TO DO ASIDE FROM WATCHING THE OLYMPICS While in Ireland, be sure to visit the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, which offers a “brewery experience” while sharing tales of “Ireland’s famous beer” with tastings and a rooftop bar, according to its website; and consider a visit to the whiskey distilleries of Jameson, Teeling and Pearse Lyons. Afterward, consider the centrally located Grafton Hotel for a peaceful night’s rest. The summer months are considered the best time to travel to Ireland, according to Intrepid Travel, an agency based in Canada. While you might enjoy nice weather, summer is also peak season — so you can expect crowds at popular destinations. WORLD TRAVELERS GAVE UP EVERYTHING TO SEE 92 COUNTRIES AND COUNTING: ‘WHY NOT?’If you want to avoid the crowds, look into traveling during the “shoulder” season in autumn, according to Tourism Ireland.Another destination to consider as a summer escape is Catalina Island, which is about 50 miles off the coast of Los Angeles. It’s roughly an hour’s ferry ride. Offering something for almost every type of traveler, the versatile destination has fine dining and luxury hotels. Visitors can also camp within the island’s wild terrain.Other highlights are water activities like swimming, snorkeling, kayaking or paddleboarding.ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP TO CALIFORNIA? HERE’S A GUIDE TO ATTRACTIONS TO ADD TO YOUR VISITWhile on land, consider touring the Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Gardens, plus savor the natural beauty of more than 100 hiking trails on the island. “Catalina Island provides a Mediterranean-style escape closer to the West Coast and is a good alternative to Capri, Italy,” said Christie Hudson, travel expert at Expedia in Seattle. “Both destinations offer breathtaking coastal views, clear waters ideal for snorkeling and a relaxed island atmosphere.”Yet the price difference is huge. FROM FLORIDA TO CALIFORNIA: THE MOST POPULAR VACATIONS IN AMERICA TO BOOK RIGHT NOWA flight from Austin, Texas, to Los Angeles is $310 compared to a flight from Austin to Naples, Italy — which averages $1,870, said Hudson.   If you dream of a splurge-worthy dream trip to Italy but don’t want to face the crowds this summer — consider an alternate Italian trip. Zicasso CEO Brian Tan, based in Mountain View, California, said that while Italy remains a high-demand destination for Zicasso travelers, the travel company is seeing a rise in slightly lesser-known regions, such as the Dolomites in northern Italy. DOG MOM SPENDS $900 TAKING HER PUP ON MONTH-LONG EUROPEAN VACATION ACROSS ITALY: ‘GREAT COMPANION’”It’s off-the-beaten path from the usual Rome/Florence/Venice crowds, has cooler temperatures, amazing mountain vistas, lush valleys, memorable drives, and charming towns, including Cortina D’Ampezzo, host of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games,” said Tan. Furthermore, a region like the Dolomites can be paired easily with traditionally popular major gateway cities like Rome, he said. Copenhagen is likely the most visited city in Denmark. This Scandinavian country offers endless opportunities for culture, history and foodie experiences, plus coastal benefits. “Denmark is a surprisingly good place for a beach holiday in peak summer, with over 4,500 miles of coastline and uncrowded, white, sandy beaches,” said Daniel Burnham, senior flight expert with Going.com. “Within the past 10 days we’ve seen nonstop fares to Copenhagen from $375 nonstop out of Boston, New York, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta and Los Angeles for travel from July-November 2024,” he also said.  TRAVELING INTERNATIONALLY? IT COULD BE ILLEGAL TO BRING ALONG THESE MEDICATIONS, ACCORDING TO A PHARMACISTIn addition, a Denmark trip can be a launching point for seeing other European countries,c such as Finland, Norway, Sweden or the United Kingdom.If you’re a Caribbean enthusiast but don’t want the same “been there, done that” island experience, it might be time to consider Saint Vincent — where the “Pirates of the Caribbean” was filmed. “There’s a new Sandals there now, and it’s a sweet property,” said Kelley Connor, a travel adviser with AAA Club Alliance in Marlton, New Jersey. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle”It’s the first all-inclusive [offering] on the island, located on 50 lush acres with a beautiful beach and surrounded by mountains and rainforest.”Saint Vincent is south of St. Lucia in the Eastern Caribbean. “Right now, it’s pure and undisturbed, providing a relaxing vacation that offers the best of all beach vacations without the hordes of tourists,” Connor said. “The rainforest is filled with tropical birds and cascading waterfalls, and the snorkeling and scuba diving is sublime, due to the exotic beauty beneath the quiet turquoise waters.”Gulf Shores, Alabama is gaining popularity among travelers who are seeking a blend of pristine beaches, outdoor activities and southern hospitality, according to Booking.com information shared with Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERIt’s a quintessential beach escape — with 32 miles of white, sandy beaches perfect for swimming, sunbathing and water sports. Be sure to make time for Gulf State Park, a must-visit for nature enthusiasts — plus it offers kayaking, fishing and hiking. Also, a dolphin cruise showcases the region’s scenic beauty of the Gulf while offering the chance to spot these adorable mammals. This destination is very family-friendly and ideal for a multi-generational trip.
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premier-c · 5 months
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Grape Escape: Exploring Texas Wineries with Convenient Transportation
Introduction
Texas may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about wine regions, but the state boasts a thriving wine industry with numerous wineries producing award-winning wines. From the picturesque Hill Country to the sprawling vineyards of the Texas High Plains, there are plenty of opportunities for wine enthusiasts to explore. However, navigating these wine regions can be challenging without proper transportation. This guide aims to provide insights into convenient transportation options for exploring Texas Winery Tours transportation, ensuring a memorable and hassle-free wine-tasting experience.
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Wine Regions in Texas
Before delving into transportation options, it's essential to understand the diverse wine regions that Texas has to offer. The Texas Hill Country, located just west of Austin and north of San Antonio, is one of the state's most popular wine destinations. Known for its scenic landscapes, rolling hills, and charming small towns, the Hill Country is home to numerous wineries producing a variety of wines, including Tempranillo, Viognier, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Another prominent wine region in Texas is the Texas High Plains, located in the northwest part of the state. This region benefits from high elevation and a dry climate, making it well-suited for grape cultivation. The Texas High Plains produce a significant portion of the state's wine grapes, particularly varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec.
Convenient Transportation Options
Exploring Texas wineries requires reliable transportation to navigate between vineyards and tasting rooms. Fortunately, several convenient transportation options cater to wine enthusiasts looking to embark on a grape escape in the Lone Star State.
Wine Tours
One of the most convenient ways to explore Texas wineries is by joining a wine tour. Many tour operators in the Hill Country and Texas High Plains offer guided wine tours, providing transportation between wineries and knowledgeable guides who offer insights into the region's winemaking process and history. Wine tours typically include visits to multiple wineries, tastings, and sometimes even lunch or dinner options, allowing participants to sample a variety of wines while leaving the driving to the experts.
Private Transportation Services
For those seeking a more personalized wine-tasting experience, private transportation services offer a flexible and convenient option. Many companies in Texas specialize in providing chauffeured transportation for wine tours, allowing groups to customize their itinerary and explore wineries at their own pace. Whether it's a luxury sedan, SUV, or limousine, private transportation services can accommodate groups of various sizes and preferences, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free wine-tasting experience.
Renting a Car
For independent travelers who prefer to chart their own course, renting a car provides the flexibility to explore Texas wineries at their leisure. Renting a car allows travelers to create their own itinerary, visit wineries off the beaten path, and take in the scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside. With several rental car agencies operating in major cities like Austin, San Antonio, and Lubbock, obtaining a vehicle for a wine-tasting excursion is both convenient and accessible.
Public Transportation
While public transportation options may be limited in rural wine regions, some wineries in the Texas Hill Country are accessible via public transportation from major cities like Austin and San Antonio. Additionally, some wine tour operators offer shuttle services from designated pickup locations in urban centers to wineries in the surrounding area. While public transportation may not provide as much flexibility as other options, it can be a cost-effective way to visit wineries for travelers without access to a private vehicle.
Conclusion
Exploring Texas wineries offers a delightful opportunity to discover the state's burgeoning wine scene and enjoy the hospitality of local vineyards. Whether you're touring the picturesque landscapes of the Hill Country or exploring the vast vineyards of the Texas High Plains, convenient transportation options are available to enhance your wine-tasting experience. Whether you opt for a guided wine tour, private transportation service, rental car, or public transportation, planning ahead and selecting the right transportation option can ensure a memorable and enjoyable grape escape in the Lone Star State.
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Travel Agency Email Lists
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sbahour · 1 year
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The University of Texas at Austin was in Ramallah today. I enjoyed speaking to this amazing group of mostly international relations students from the Clements Center for National Security. Their questions were all spot on. More students visiting both Palestine and Israel will result in more understanding and that is welcome.
A big thanks to Associate Director, Dr. Paul Edgar, and Amber Howard for leading the group, as well as tour guide Iman Abu Seir from Samara Tourist & Travel Agency for organizing.
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emtravelmore · 10 months
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Day 12: Cusco - In Which I Do Not Kill Us Both
We had been messaged, late last night, by the purveyors of the ATV tour we were due to embark upon today, informing us that our meeting time had been amended from 6:45, to 7:00am. This extra fifteen minutes of sleep, you'd imagine, should have come as something of a boon to us, though given that until the point at which we received that message, we had believed, with full conviction that we were supposed to meet at 9, it actually came as something of a withering blow. Regardless, we pulled ourselves out of bed at six in the bastard morning, like the heroes we are and some time later, after a very sad breakfast, left our apartment to endure the twenty minute walk to the office, in the freezing morning mountain air.
We didn't have to wait long before our minibus arrived, to whisk us away to the other, higher mountains to begin our day. Or we wouldn't have done, at least if we had boarded the correct bus. Somehow, despite confirming with the driver that we were indeed going on an ATV tour with the correct company at the correct time for us to be picked up, we (they) had managed to beef the situation pretty hard, leaving us bound for the incorrect place, on the incorrect bus. Fortunately, the mistake was rectified after only a couple of blocks and we were unceremoniously dumped back on the street, left to trudge unhappily back to the offices. A good start, I think we can all agree.
Not long after that, we were picked up by the actually correct driver (at least we thought so; he called me by name, so he was either the right guy, or it was the most sophisticated scam I've ever been targeted by) and, after whizzing around the city to pick up some fellow quadders, none of whom were particularly interesting enough to mention, we were finally embarking on our adventure, on the right bus, to the right place and everything.
The bus ride was longer than expected, clocking in at just over an hour, winding through bumpy, uneven country paths, up into the even-more-mountainous bit of Cusco. Sam, who suffers quite badly from travel sickness, strangely did not enjoy the journey as much as me, and was left feeling rather peaky, to put it as crudely as I have been permitted to, by the end of it. Now all pale and shaky and one sad breakfast lighter, Sam no longer felt comfortable riding her own ATV and so, instead opted to jump into the passenger seat of mine and cling onto me like a sloth, for the duration, as demonstrated in this not at all terrible selfie.
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Now having been given the added stress of having an additional person to try not to kill, we were instructed to try out a few practice laps along an empty stretch of road, which I did expertly, only Austin-Powersing the ATV at a particularly narrow turning point once, in the process.
Now a bonafide quad-bike expert and none of you can say otherwise, we set off for our first destination of the day; the Maras Salt Flats.
I found myself paying very, very little attention to the, frankly quite impressive scenery on the way
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This is nothing to me
Instead opting to focus mostly on not running our bike into a ditch or crashing into a bush. Though, generally, despite my initial nervousness, I settled into the driving fairly quickly, only filling my pants once or twice, when passed by huge, speeding buses, travelling the opposite way along the narrow, dusty road, which we shared Somehow not dead, though, we arrived at the salt flats and disembarked our bikes for a quick look around, down ten soles which we had to pay for the entrance fee, even though you'd definitely expect that to be covered by the agency under almost any other circumstance.
The flats were, however, pretty cool and probably well worth the entrance fee, despite the relatively little time we were given to gawk at them
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Kind of.
though after around fifteen minutes of staring out at this bizarre and genuinely quite impressive alien landscape,
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Spooky. And salty.
we were quickly ushered away to the a series of market stalls, essentially operating as the gift shop, where we were left to mill around for substantially more time than we were given to look at the actual flats themselves - in a move which I felt was perhaps a little crass and inorganic. I still bought myself some salty chocolate, though, so I guess I'm a capitalist pig, too.
Back at the bikes, our group was given a choice, we could either go with Moses, our guide, to see Moray; an impressive, sprawling set of Inca ruins, set deep in the heart of the sacred valley, or...we could side with the other guide, whose name I never got, and go to a big splashy lake, yaaaay. Entrance to Moray costing seventy extra soles which we frankly, could not spare and also my disproportionate love of having a bit of a paddle coming into play, we opted to go to the lagoon.
We quadded there without issue and soon arrived at a genuinely pretty lovely little lake
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Moist.
where we were given another (woefully inadequate) fifteen minutes to explore, nearly all of which I spend knee deep in weirdly freezing lake-water
After what must have been actually closer to ten minutes, we were called back to the ATVs and so, with a heavy heart, I dredged myself out of the water and, now with the added bonus of having cold, wet feet, popped myself back on the bike.
We drove back to base-camp, again without incident, meaning that I had completed the entire day without crashing the bike and/or horribly injuring either myself or my girlfriend – which I'd call an unexpected win – and, with the package now complete, we were loaded back onto the minibus to Cusco, with almost negative fanfare, if such a thing is even possible, and fucked back to the city, like a bag of shitty nappies.
We were dropped off...almost at the main square – pretty much as close to it as the driver could be bothered going, I think – and headed to the first place we could find, for some much needed lunch. The first place we could find, as it turned out, was actually quite a fancy hotel, right in the middle of the tourist-zone. This meant not only that we were basically paying UK prices for, admittedly very nice, sandwiches, but also, given that we were dressed for ATVing (a difference from the norm which much more noticeably effected Sam, than I) and covered from head to toe in dust, from our earlier efforts, meant we stood out like sore, dirty, tired, scummy thumbs. Regardless, we endured the stares and tuts from the other eatery patrons- an act at which, by now, I am an expert – munched through our food and paid in full, like we were in Pretty Woman, or something. I don't know, I haven't seen it, but that sounds about right.
After our lunch, we were left with little in the way of plans. It was only around mid-day and we didn't fancy going back to the apartment, quite yet, as good as going back to sleep definitely sounded to both of us. We had read of some Inca Ruins just a little bit outside the city centre called Saqsaywaman (very amusingly pronounced “sexy woman”). At just a fifteen minute walk from the Plaza Del Armas, we thought we'd be foolish not to go and have a look. Sure entrance, much like Moray, cost seventy soles, but apparently you could get a genuinely good-enough view of them from outside, peering over the fence, like some nonce from the 80s, and that sentence, as frequent readers of my blog will know, is like catnip to me. Looking at things from the outside, without paying, that is. Not the nonce part...
As it turned out, Google Map's estimation of the walk taking fifteen minutes was optimistic at best and a flat out lie at worst. It may have taken that long if it were at sea level, and the entirety of the trek wasn't straight up and I could breathe properly and didn't have to take a five minute break after every flight of stairs, but all of those things were the case and, as it stood, it actually took closer to forty. That forty minute walk, incidentally, was to Saqsaywaman's first entrance; the one from which you could peer over no fences and see no ruins, and so we had to keep walking, for close to an hour, also uphill, to get to the auxiliary peeping entrance. A walk which, by the way, shouldn't have taken that long, even at high altitude, though we had to stop every few seconds, so Sam could  have a right good complain, and, honestly? that really tacked on some travel time, if I'm being real.
After a very wearying amount of both walking and snipping, we finally arrived at entrance two, which we milled about, genuinely suspiciously, attempting to figure out the best way to steal a glimpse of the ruins. As it turned out, that would be by walking another two or so minutes along the road to a gap in the hedge. Sam, being the Lawful Good sort she is, was very concerned that we would be stopped, fined and/or get in trouble from the Saqsay tour guides, though I, being somehow the more relaxed of us two, was less concerned about this, given that ten feet away from where we had parked up, a double decker tour bus had stopped to lets its passengers take as many pictures of the ruins as they liked, over the hedge.
Having had our fill of sexy women, we made the significantly easier walk back downhill, taking a clever shortcut, sort of, to get back to our flat, without having to endure too many stairs. If I'm totally honest, the end result of all the walking to the ruins, probably wasn't really worth the energy expended in getting there, but don't tell Sam, though. She'll think it means she wins.
After an early start and close to twenty thousand steps, most of which were at a frankly silly incline, by the time we were home, I was absolutely ruined, as I seem to be every evening on this trip, except far, far worse. I made us dinner, because I am a hero and clambered back into bed- the only warm(ish) part of the entire flat – to eat it while watching a terrible film, expecting my shortness of breath, tightness in my chest and heart palpitations to abate after a short while. They did not, which was quite worrying, to be honest. I briefly considered that I might be having a stroke or something, but didn't voice my concerns for fear that it might have made Sam thought that she had won, and so, bravely soldiered on in silence, until I managed to fall asleep, instead. I wasn't having a stroke, by the way. Or if I was, I dealt with it incredibly well and can't see what the big deal is about, really...
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Mel Feller MPA, MHR, Recommends Starting Your Business in Texas.
Mel Feller MPA, MHR, Recommends Starting Your Business in Texas.
 Mel is the President/Founder of Mel Feller Seminars with Coaching for Success 360, Inc. and Mel Feller MPA, MHR, Coaching.  Mel Feller is a Texas – Utah Innovator and Business Leader.    Mel Feller currently maintains offices in Texas and in Utah. Currently an MBA Candidate.
  If you are looking for a great place to start your business, or you already live in Texas and wondering if the business climate therein would favor you, then I have good news for you; Texas is a great state to start and run a business.
  Why Start a Business Texas?
  Texas is sitting on a comfortable economy as it has a very stable telecommunication, technology, healthcare and medical research, banking and transportation sectors. The state is also a great place to do business as it offers reduced taxes, low cost housing and high quality education. In fact, Texas has one of the lowest tax burdens in the United States, ranking as a Top 10 Best State.
  Texas, also known as the Lone Star State has a natural geographic advantage over other states, with a first rate transportation network and an economy that is constantly developing. Cities such as Houston, Dallas and Austin remain choice destinations for entrepreneurs.
  The Lone Star State is home to over 50 Fortune 500 corporate headquarters including Exxon Mobil, Phillips 66 and AT&T. Texas is home to American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, two of the largest airlines in the world.
  In addition to all these, Texas is named the “Best State for Business” by CNBC and has been ranked the “Top State for Business” by CEO Magazine for the past six years, going to show that this state is viable for business and any entrepreneur that wants to move to Texas would be doing themselves a great favor.
  Texas does not only favor big conglomerates, as small businesses are also known to thrive there. So if are looking for a small-scale business to start up as an individual in order to take advantage of the bubbling economy of Texas, then here are 50 small businesses for you to consider.
  Coffee Shop: A lot of people love coffee, and would always stop over for freshly brewed coffee every occasionally. Setting up a coffee shop in a busy area will attract many customers during office break times and in the mornings. You can add donuts, pretzels or bagels as coffee accompaniment.
   Gift shop: granted, there are many gift shops already in Houston, but there is room for new players in the trade. Though the business might be somewhat seasonal, with profits spiking during the Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Valentine, and other festive periods, an encouraging volume of sales are made all year round.
   Hardware Store: setting up a hardware store in Texas is a good business idea because not only you do not need any skills to start the business, but also because the startup cost of the business is quite reasonable. You can setup your store in a commercial area and offer a wide variety of products at reasonable rates. To make it more appealing, you can set up an online storefront for people to choose items from and offer free delivery.
   Laundry service: everyone does laundry, and as such, a laundry service is a good business to start anywhere including Texas. This business, even as it is lucrative requires very little startup capital and expertise. All you need to do is find a good location and gather the required equipment. Spread word of your business all over your Houston neighborhood and you will surely get clients provided you offer quality services.
   Appliance repair Business: An appliance repair business repairs equipment and appliances that are used in the home and garden. The barrier to entry into this industry is very low and majorities of establishments in this industry are individuals who are running the business on their own. If you have the knowledge, you can start a business where you can repair appliances for people.
   Home health care: Home care providers majorly provide non-medical services such as personal care, homemaker and companion services in the homes of their clients. You can start this service on a small scale, but it would definitely expand due to factors such as the aging population and prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer.
   Recycling Business: A recycling facility engages in the recycling of materials such as plastic, paper and glass from waste locations. Once these materials have been separated and sorted, operators go ahead to refine them into useable products and then sell them to wholesalers as well as manufacturers. You can run a small recycling plant in Texas where you can recycle either paper, plastic, metals or other types of materials.
      Math center: Many students have challenges learning mathematics, and would need a lot of aid. Setting up a mathematics center in Texas would surely fill such need, as parents would not hesitate to enroll their kids who have challenges with the subject.
   Library:  A library is an essential facility to have in any state. People go to libraries to read, make research and borrow books, periodicals and magazines. There can never be too many libraries, so one more in Texas would not hurt.
   Medical billing service: Medical billing is a payment practice within the United States health system. The process involves a healthcare provider submitting, and following up on claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered, such as treatments and investigations. You can start this business in Texas and make a profit; you only need to have good marketing and networking abilities to enable you get contracts.
   Retail travel agency: A travel agency is a private retailer or public service that provides travel and tourism related services to the public on behalf of suppliers such as airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels, railways, travel insurance, and package tours. You can make money from starting this business in Texas to help people make travel plans.
   Senior care home: senior home care is a type of residential care that provides a round-the-clock nursing care for elderly people. Texas has a good population of seniors, so starting a business that aims to provide quality care for seniors would prove profitable. However, you need to ensure that you have the required personality to handle the elderly.
   Adult Daycare: An adult daycare center is typically a non-residential facility that supports the health, nutritional, social, and daily living needs of adults in a professionally staffed, group setting. Many people in Texas prefer to keep their aged parents and relatives at home instead of sending them to nursing homes, but they would need help to care for them when they need to go out for extended periods. With the right facilities and staff, you can easily carve a niche for yourself.
   Savings consultant service: A savings consultant helps clients accomplish financial objectives by assessing financial situations; developing and presenting financial strategies and plans; monitoring changes in financial status and life circumstances. Texas being an economically viable state, savings consultancy services are quite essential.
   Sanitation services: This business amongst other things provides odor control services to commercial, industrial, institutional and private markets. You can set up sanitation business to provide such services for businesses.
   Fitness club: People always like to keep healthy and fit, and they do so by eating right, getting enough sleep and going to fitness centers. So starting up a small fitness center would sure be a profitable business in Texas.
   Pilate’s center: Pilates is a physical fitness system that builds strength, flexibility and lean muscle tone with an emphasis on lengthening the body and aligning the spine, rather than on bulking and shortening the muscles. Some people, especially females prefer this fitness format because of its emphasis on toning the muscles instead of enlarging them. This business can be started small and enlarged gradually when you achieve good customer base.
   Healthy vending machine: These days, people are very careful about what they eat as they seek to minimize calorie-laden diets. Healthy vending machines mostly vend fruits, fresh juice etc as against candies and soda. This business would be quite profitable in Texas especially if located in areas where people take their health seriously.
   Locksmith: Locksmiths are people that fix broken locks, make keys, and install security systems like alarms. Security is a big part of every state, and since people would always want effective locks and security systems, then your services as a locksmith would be in high demand.
  Fundraising service: A fundraising service is a business that helps individuals and businesses to raise funds for their cause. A professional fundraiser works with charities, nonprofit organizations, schools, groups and political groups to help each organization raise the money it needs. Being that there are several such, businesses that need help raising funds in Texas, so a fundraising service would do well in the state. You will get your income from commissions from the funds you raise.
   Sales and sales management training: This is a sales management-training program that provides sales people and sales managers with proven skills, knowledge and tools they need to drive bottom line performance. Texas is a state that is high in productivity and as such sales is big business there. Setting up a center that trains people to be proficient in sales would be a moneymaker because you would always have individuals who want to acquire this skill, and organizations that are sending their people to become trained.
  Boutique: Part of the basic needs of man is clothing, and everyone has to be clothed no matter the season. You can choose to set up a boutique in the Lone Star State and make large profits. You can choose to go strictly high end in order to carve a niche for yourself because many people can afford such clothes owing to the economic viability of the state.
   Home inspection service: As a home inspection consultant, your job will be to identify construction and remodeling problems based on local zoning laws and building codes, and you will also be asked to recommend remodeling projects to help add value to a home. This is a small-scale business that one can start to take care of properties for people.
   Dry cleaning service: Texas is a productive state, and many of its citizens are likely to be too busy to take care of their laundry by themselves. A dry cleaning service is a small business that would prove profitable for you if you are able to market it properly.
   Window cleaning service: A window cleaning is a small-scale business that can only prove profitable in Texas if you have a right links. It is a fact that Texas has many offices with many of them being high-rise and all requiring professional cleaning. You can start this business if you have the right training.
   Ice cream parlor: Everybody love treats, and with Texas being a hot state because of its location close to the desert, their weather is usually suited for ice cream. Just ensure you can produce great tasting ice cream, and you would never lack customers.
   Interior painting company: It is a fact that people only paint their houses when they have disposable income. With Texas being an economically viable state, it would be easy for people to repaint their houses from time to time.
   Hood exhaust cleaning business: Hood exhaust cleaning (often referred to as kitchen exhaust cleaning) is the process of removing grease that has accumulated inside the ducts, hoods, fans and vents of exhaust systems of commercial kitchens. Texas has several commercial kitchens, and you are sure to make good profit when you start this business.
   Gardening service: Gardening is a fast-growing business idea that can save customers’ money and beautify the landscape while also helping the environment. With Texans being too busy to take care of their gardens, you can offer this service for a fee.
   Landscaping business: A landscaping business provides clients with lawn services to keep their yards groomed and can plant flowers, trees and shrubs. If you have some training in landscaping, you could provide this service too.
   Kitchen remodeling business: Kitchen remodeling is good business, as people frequently want to remodel their kitchens. This is also a good small business to start in Texas.
   Spa service: A spa is a business that provides a variety of services for improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments. Spas offer a variety of services such as manicures, pedicures, hair care, seaweed wraps, aromatherapy, facials, waxing, acupuncture, facial and full body massages. These services are almost essential because people need to relax and pamper themselves after working so hard during the week.
   Eyebrow threading business: Threading is a method of hair removal that uses strings in fast motions to remove single strands of unwanted hair in order to create a defined eyebrow shape. Many people want defined brows all days of the week, and you can make a good deal of profits if you start this business but you have to ensure that you are very professional about it. You can also make it a mobile business to gain more customers.
   Construction site cleanup: Texas is a state that is always improving on its structures because of its comfortable economic state, and wherever construction is going on, there is bound to be a mess. Construction site cleanup services perform a final cleaning and removal of left over construction materials from commercial and residential properties.
  If you can handle this level of cleaning, then you can start this business. Nevertheless, you should note that starting a cleanup business requires a variety of licenses and permits, as well as a budget for buying or leasing the equipment you will need.
   Recruitment service: Texas is an upwardly mobile town and as such, there would always be job opportunities to fill, you can as well decide set up a small business where you recruit staff for companies. You can also provide training for the new staff to increase your earnings.
  Document scanning service: Document scanning is all about transforming your paper piles into text- searchable digital images. Document scanning eliminates the need to store your paper documents in prime office space and allows you to focus on your core business. You can set up this service in a business area and offer your services to businesses.
   Pool cleaning service: People are always too busy or too lazy to clean their pools by themselves, so you can provide this service in a small scale and rake in profits especially during the summer.
   Mobile Salon: Nowadays instead of people travelling to salons to utilize their services, the services are travelling towards the people. Setup a vehicle with the required equipment, products and an assistant, and then you are good to go. Definitely, you will need some skills or you can always learn them. This is a onetime investment that will earn great profits.
   Travel Agent: Travel agents are people who plan trips for clients according to their budgets. You just need to have a good professional circle in the required field and set up your business online. Offer deals to the common holiday destinations and people will keep coming. You can also provide services to the corporate sector.
   Mobile food truck: A food truck is a large vehicle equipped to cook and sell food. Some, including ice cream trucks, sell frozen or prepackaged food; others have on-board kitchens and prepare food from scratch. The mobile food truck is quite profitable especially when set up near construction sites, or where blue collar workers abound in Texas. You can sell sandwiches, hamburgers, French fries, and other regional fast food fare.
   Social media consultant: A social media consultant is someone that handles social media publicity for a company. The social media consultant raises company brand awareness through social media. With there being a proliferation of companies in Texas, you can offer this service to companies who would not mind outsourcing it. This business can be started even from home and it requires only minimal startup capital.
   Chauffeur Agency: The Lone Star State hosts many conferences, symposiums and business meetings frequently. In this regard, many executives, CEOs, business officials and high profile people travel through the city and they need protocol as well. You can invest in some luxurious cars and appoint some people to be chauffeurs for those cars. You can even rent the cars and gradually buy them after saving the amount from business. The better your services, the greater clientele.
   Meat shop: Texas has many restaurants, diners and eatery businesses that need regular supply of the meat. Moreover, many people also like to cook for themselves. You can set up a meat shop of such kind and in a short time you will have regular customers. You need to have a sound knowledge of this business or you can always appoint one for the job.
   Car wash service: Car wash business is very lucrative for a state like Texas; it requires little investment, skills, and you are ready to start the business. Majority of people are lazy to clean their cars themselves, target them by providing the best services and making them your regular customers. You can add sidelines of tire changing, pressure check etc.
   Second-hand Goods Shop: Majority of people prefer to buy second-hand goods than investing heavily in new ones. The better the stuff you have on sale, the greater the customers entering your store. This business requires tact, and you can sell the goods at modest rates keeping a profit for yourself as well.
   Advertising agency: An advertising agency, often referred to as a creative agency, is a business dedicated to creating, planning, and handling advertising and sometimes other forms of promotion and marketing for businesses. Since Texas is not lacking in innovative organizations, you can approach them to handle their advertising and publicity. This business can be started on a small scale but it has the potential of growing big in future.
   Mortuary and cremation service: Death is a certainty of life, and with the growth of senior citizens in Texas, it only goes to say that a mortuary and cremation business is essential in the state. Have it in mind that you need to have the right attitude before you can succeed in this business.
   Sports Goods Supplier: Texas is home to major sports leagues and this is the reason for the heavy sports culture here. One of conventional ideas for business in Texas is opening a sports goods store. For this business to kick off on a sound footing, it needs some investment in good quality products. You can always work as an affiliate for some manufacturers in order to get the right products; all you need is to have the skill to sell them.
   Massage service: A massage therapist is someone who treats clients by using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body in order to relieve pain, rehabilitate injuries, and reduce stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of people. Most people tend to overwork themselves especially in Texas where people tend to handle multiple jobs. You can set up this business to help them relieve their stress. You only need aggressive marketing to set the business on track.
   Pet sitting service: People with the increase in disposable income, many people in Texas can afford to have pets. You can decide to take care of pets for people when they have reasons to leave their homes for some length of time. You get to walk, feed and bath the pets. Taking care of pets is quite easy as pets generally do their thing most of the day. You can even decide to open a day care where people can bring their pets and collect them at the end of the day.
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  Mel Feller, MPA, MHR, is a well-known real estate, business consultant, personal development consultant and speaker, specializing in performance, productivity, and profits. Mel is the President/Founder of Mel Feller Seminars with Coaching For Success 360, Inc. and Mel Feller Coaching, a real estate and business specific coaching company. His three books for real estate professionals are systems on how to become an exceptional sales performer. His four books in Business and Government Grants are ways to leverage and increase your business Success in both time and money! His book on Personal Development “Lies that Will Sabotage Your Success”. Mel Feller is in Texas and In Utah.
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Summer vacation ideas while there's still time: Here are 6 smart spots to consider
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Summer vacation ideas while there's still time: Here are 6 smart spots to consider
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There’s still plenty of time this summer to make topnotch travel getaway plans. Sure, a road trip to the mountains or a week at the beach is ideal for a well-deserved summer vacation — but if you’re looking for some suggestions that are an airplane away, read on. Fox News Digital spoke to several travel experts to find out how to pursue your wanderlust, whether it’s a solo trip, a couple’s escape, a friends’ getaway or a special family vacation.INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS YOU CAN TRAVEL TO THIS SUMMER FOR THE ULTIMATE VACATIONCheck out these six intriguing options, each with plenty to offer.Whether you want to explore your (or a friend’s or family member’s) Irish heritage, play golf or immerse yourself in the food and drink scene, the Emerald Isle is a place to consider.It offers a unique blend of bustling cities such as Dublin and Belfast, charming coastal cities like Cork and Galway, and rolling countryside towns throughout the spectacular island. Getting there is a cinch, as there are direct flights from Midwest and East Coast airports — making it easy for the young and the young at heart. TRAVELING TO PARIS? 6 THINGS TO DO ASIDE FROM WATCHING THE OLYMPICS While in Ireland, be sure to visit the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, which offers a “brewery experience” while sharing tales of “Ireland’s famous beer” with tastings and a rooftop bar, according to its website; and consider a visit to the whiskey distilleries of Jameson, Teeling and Pearse Lyons. Afterward, consider the centrally located Grafton Hotel for a peaceful night’s rest. The summer months are considered the best time to travel to Ireland, according to Intrepid Travel, an agency based in Canada. While you might enjoy nice weather, summer is also peak season — so you can expect crowds at popular destinations. WORLD TRAVELERS GAVE UP EVERYTHING TO SEE 92 COUNTRIES AND COUNTING: ‘WHY NOT?’If you want to avoid the crowds, look into traveling during the “shoulder” season in autumn, according to Tourism Ireland.Another destination to consider as a summer escape is Catalina Island, which is about 50 miles off the coast of Los Angeles. It’s roughly an hour’s ferry ride. Offering something for almost every type of traveler, the versatile destination has fine dining and luxury hotels. Visitors can also camp within the island’s wild terrain.Other highlights are water activities like swimming, snorkeling, kayaking or paddleboarding.ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP TO CALIFORNIA? HERE’S A GUIDE TO ATTRACTIONS TO ADD TO YOUR VISITWhile on land, consider touring the Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Gardens, plus savor the natural beauty of more than 100 hiking trails on the island. “Catalina Island provides a Mediterranean-style escape closer to the West Coast and is a good alternative to Capri, Italy,” said Christie Hudson, travel expert at Expedia in Seattle. “Both destinations offer breathtaking coastal views, clear waters ideal for snorkeling and a relaxed island atmosphere.”Yet the price difference is huge. FROM FLORIDA TO CALIFORNIA: THE MOST POPULAR VACATIONS IN AMERICA TO BOOK RIGHT NOWA flight from Austin, Texas, to Los Angeles is $310 compared to a flight from Austin to Naples, Italy — which averages $1,870, said Hudson.   If you dream of a splurge-worthy dream trip to Italy but don’t want to face the crowds this summer — consider an alternate Italian trip. Zicasso CEO Brian Tan, based in Mountain View, California, said that while Italy remains a high-demand destination for Zicasso travelers, the travel company is seeing a rise in slightly lesser-known regions, such as the Dolomites in northern Italy. DOG MOM SPENDS $900 TAKING HER PUP ON MONTH-LONG EUROPEAN VACATION ACROSS ITALY: ‘GREAT COMPANION’”It’s off-the-beaten path from the usual Rome/Florence/Venice crowds, has cooler temperatures, amazing mountain vistas, lush valleys, memorable drives, and charming towns, including Cortina D’Ampezzo, host of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games,” said Tan. Furthermore, a region like the Dolomites can be paired easily with traditionally popular major gateway cities like Rome, he said. Copenhagen is likely the most visited city in Denmark. This Scandinavian country offers endless opportunities for culture, history and foodie experiences, plus coastal benefits. “Denmark is a surprisingly good place for a beach holiday in peak summer, with over 4,500 miles of coastline and uncrowded, white, sandy beaches,” said Daniel Burnham, senior flight expert with Going.com. “Within the past 10 days we’ve seen nonstop fares to Copenhagen from $375 nonstop out of Boston, New York, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta and Los Angeles for travel from July-November 2024,” he also said.  TRAVELING INTERNATIONALLY? IT COULD BE ILLEGAL TO BRING ALONG THESE MEDICATIONS, ACCORDING TO A PHARMACISTIn addition, a Denmark trip can be a launching point for seeing other European countries,c such as Finland, Norway, Sweden or the United Kingdom.If you’re a Caribbean enthusiast but don’t want the same “been there, done that” island experience, it might be time to consider Saint Vincent — where the “Pirates of the Caribbean” was filmed. “There’s a new Sandals there now, and it’s a sweet property,” said Kelley Connor, a travel adviser with AAA Club Alliance in Marlton, New Jersey. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle”It’s the first all-inclusive [offering] on the island, located on 50 lush acres with a beautiful beach and surrounded by mountains and rainforest.”Saint Vincent is south of St. Lucia in the Eastern Caribbean. “Right now, it’s pure and undisturbed, providing a relaxing vacation that offers the best of all beach vacations without the hordes of tourists,” Connor said. “The rainforest is filled with tropical birds and cascading waterfalls, and the snorkeling and scuba diving is sublime, due to the exotic beauty beneath the quiet turquoise waters.”Gulf Shores, Alabama is gaining popularity among travelers who are seeking a blend of pristine beaches, outdoor activities and southern hospitality, according to Booking.com information shared with Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERIt’s a quintessential beach escape — with 32 miles of white, sandy beaches perfect for swimming, sunbathing and water sports. Be sure to make time for Gulf State Park, a must-visit for nature enthusiasts — plus it offers kayaking, fishing and hiking. Also, a dolphin cruise showcases the region’s scenic beauty of the Gulf while offering the chance to spot these adorable mammals. This destination is very family-friendly and ideal for a multi-generational trip.
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When you’re planning to go out for a vacation, then we have a few tips for you to share. If this time you’ve got plans to have an extended holiday, then you should consider a couple of things for enjoying a hassle-free journey starting from booking your flights to Atlanta from UK or any other place that you decide to go. Find the best travel agency online with the best flight aggregator search engine to find the best deals on your next flights to any chosen destination.
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If you’re planning for an offshore tour, despite booking your flights to Austin from London months before the journey date, don’t forget to get a separate satchel and stuff in the passports, boarding passes and other documents that you’ll have to produce during the immigration. It is always advised to keep the nationality proof and other documents clarifying your nationality, age, job, status of residence, and so on.
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yegarts · 6 years
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2018 Second Round Travel Grant Recipients
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Photo: Andrea Nixon performs in Toronto during Canada Music Week
During the second round of travel funding in 2018, award in July, the Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) approved support for 65 artists and projects travelling to 29 different cities in 10 different countries.
Travel grants have long been an important offering from the Edmonton Arts Council as we encourage collaboration, professional development, and exhibition opportunities that either aren’t available in Edmonton or that provide artists with a larger audience. Similarly, EAC’s Executive Director, Sanjay Shahani, feels strongly about the need for artists to travel for networking and to showcase their work. “It’s important to give artists opportunities to connect with artistic communities, and to support artistic collaborations. Artists need to be at major events, gatherings, and conferences to connect with their peers. If we can provide a small contribution towards helping them go to events—for instance, supporting a band playing at a major festival in front of producers and presenters to potentially get booked—that’s important.”
“It’s important for our artists to collaborate with international artists, so that the work that they’re doing here in Edmonton has staying power, so it’s not just shown and seen in Edmonton, but has the potential for touring, for dissemination, and for distribution.”
Even in the digital age where meetings can happen over Skype and artists can be discovered on YouTube and Instagram, travel is vital to starting and growing careers in the arts. “Travel is just one really important piece of sharing an artist’s work, it allows artists to build relationships which you can’t do any other way,” Shahani says. “Most art forms require collaboration, most art forms require relationships between artists and arts communities.”
If you’ve got a travel opportunity in mind and need support, the deadline for the final round of 2018 travel grants is October 1, 2018. Click here for more information; applications open on September 1, 2018. The EAC grants team is willing and able to provide consultation before an artist chooses to apply; if you’ve never applied to an EAC grant before, are wondering if your project is eligible, or have any other questions about creating a strong grant, email your questions to [email protected] or call 780-424-2787. Artists residing in Edmonton for at least one year can apply for up to $750 to support travel for the purposes of training, development, presentation, touring, networking, and/or marketing.
The current travel grant recipients sought out unique opportunities, or were invited to showcase their work, around the world. Diverse art projects and training opportunities—in visual arts, dance, music, writing, installation, theatre, poetry, and film—were supported from Calgary to Tel Aviv. Get some inspiration for your own projects and opportunities by seeing what our current travel grant recipients are working on—and where they’re going.
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26 Artists travelled within Canada to: Toronto St. John’s Winnipeg Whitehorse Montreal Inuvik Charlottetown Guelph Calgary
18 artists travelled to the United States to: Austin Palo Alto Norfolk Snowmass Shelburne New York City Chicago Rock Hill Shafer New Orleans
21 artists travelled internationally to: Frankfurt Orebro Brighton Mexico City Cali Havana Santandar Seville Gothenburg Tel Aviv 
Below is a full list of our second round of 2018 Travel Grant recipients, recommended by EAC’s jury review process and approved by EAC’s Board of Directors:
Singer-songwriter Andrea Nixon travelled with her bandmates, Brennan Cameron and Cody McLauchlin, to Toronto to perform during Canadian Music Week in May 2018.
Derina Harvey, Scott Greene, Stephen Pinsent, and Edward Smith travelled to St. John’s Newfoundland as the Derina Harvey Band to perform at the George Street Festival.
Trevor Peters and Annaliza Toledo will be travelling to Winnipeg as Fresh Canvas Art Co. to paint a large outdoor mural for the Wall-to-Wall Festival.
Musicians Frank Bessai and Marco Claveria toured Yukon as the Marco Claveria Project.
Musicians Stephanie Blais and Paul Cournoyer toured in Monteal as Post Script and performed at Les Francofolies de Montreal music festival.
Frederick Kroetsch travelled to Inuvik, Nunavut to film a short documentary called “Quinn’s Camera” with Crystal Fraser.
Musicians Adam Brown, Timothy Brown, Daniel Cleary, Christopher Segger and William Wallace travelled to Frankfurt to tour as the band Striker.
Musicians Gavin Dunn, Dwayne Martineau, Chris Quesnel, Jeff Stuart, and Brad Tebble travelled to Austin to perform as the band The Hearts at the SXSW Festival and Conference.
Brittany Graling, Jennesse Graling, and Jasmine Ma are travelling with Thomas Scott aka DJ Thomas Culture to Orebro, Sweden to perform as The Sissy Fits at Live at Heart music festival.
Fabiola Belarmino de Farias Amorim, Mattia Berrini, Silvia Buttiglione and Vladimir Machado Rufino travelled to Palo Alto as the Vaughan String Quartet to participate in the 2018 Stanford String Quartet Seminar at Stanford University.
Kurtis Cockerill, Nicholas Daves, Alexandra Vissia, and Andrea Vissia went to Brighton, UK to perform as Vissia in The Great Escape Festival.
Chorister and singer Louise Ashdown will be travelling to Norfolk, Connecticut to participate in Yale School of Music’s Norfolk Chamber Music Festival Chamber Choir and Choral Conducting Workshop.
Visual artist Chelsea Boos will be travelling to Mexico City to meet with designers, fibre artists and other artisans.
Photographer Amber Bracken travelled to Snowmass, Colorado to participate in the Advanced Mentored Study Program, Visual Storytelling and Documentary Photography Projects at Anderson Ranch.
Stacey Cann is travelling to Charlottetown to perform Shield at the Art in the Open Festival.
Poet Vanessa Cardona travelled to Cali, Columbia to conduct research for her play Three Ladies, about the civil war in Columbia.
Poet Liam Coady is travelling to Guelph to perform in the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word.
Writer Alison Dowsett travelled to Toronto to attend the Creative Nonfiction Collective Conference.
Lauren Gillis travelled to Shelburne, Vermont to perform as Lucette at an outdoor concert at Shelburne Museum.
Lyne Gosselin travelled to Havana with aerial act Duo Flippy Hoop to perform at International Festival Circuba.
Writer Rayanne Haines travelled to Toronto to attend the Canadian Writers Summit.
Jake Hastey travelled to Montreal to attend a training seminar with strength trainer Charles Poliquin.
Samantha Jeffrey is travelling to Toronto to present her play Alberta #4 at the Rendezvous with Madness Festival.
Visual artist Madeline Mackay travelled to Santander, Spain to present and exhibit her work at Impact 10 International Print Conference.
Candace Makowichuk will be travelling to Calgary for the opening of her exhibition at Jarvis Hall Gallery August 24 – September 8, a collection of 20 pieces from her time as the Cemetery Artist in Residence.
Jessica Marsh travelled to Toronto to represent JAM Music Company artists Altameda, Joe Nolan and Mariel Buckley at the Canadian Music Week Showcase.
Conni Massing travelled to Urban Stages Theater in New York City to attend a workshop and reading of her play Matara, which will be performed in Edmonton at Workshop West Theatre in November.
Visual artists Syr Morrison and Chynna Howard travelled to Chicago to take a course in aerosol arts at Aerosol Academy of Art to assist with participating in the City of Edmonton Graffiti Prevention Mural Program.
Flamenco dancer Jane Oglivie travelled to Seville, Spain for professional development in Flamenco dance and song and to discuss the Edmonton Flamenco Festival with potential participants.
Jacqueline Ohm, host of CreativeMornings Edmonton, will travel to Iroquois Springs in Rock Hill, New York to attend the CreativeMornings Summit Camp.
Skye Oleson-Cormack will travel to Gothenburg, Sweden to display her photography installation “A Conversation with My Body” during EuroPride festival.
Chantal Schultz is travelling to Shafer, Minnesota to work an internship at the Franconia Sculpture Park.
Leila Sidi is travelling to Montreal to showcase his hand-built guitars at the Sonore Festival, an exhibition of high-end handcrafted guitars.
Writer Gail Sidonie-Sobat travelled to Toronto to attend the Canadian Writers’ Summit.
Publisher and writer Matthew Stepanic travelled to New York City to attend the ModMag conference about contemporary and indie magazines.
Choreographer and performer Kate Stashko is travelling to Tel Aviv, Israel to attend the Gaga Winter Intensive to receive instruction in Gaga dance and prepare for teacher training.
Musician Maddie Storvold is travelling across Canada to tour her new album and meet with musicians, labels, casting directors, and agencies.
Visual artist Jesse Thomas travelled to New Orleans to conduct research at the New Orleans Jazz Museum to inform an installation he’s been invited to work on for NOLA 300 Luna Fete, the city’s tercentennial celebration.
Musician Erin Wong travelled to Toronto to attend the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute to receive training in baroque violin and bow.
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