Certified Senior Advisor Steve Casto has addressed retirees’ fear of outliving their money with his new book, “Is Your Retirement Heading in the Right Direction?” The just released book illustrates a proven technique for eliminating this fear felt by the majority of senior citizens. If they run out of money, they fear losing their independence and becoming dependent upon their children.

Yet many do not know how to determine if their funds will carry them through old age and chronic illness before ultimate death. The fact is that nobody can be certain of how long they will live. Author Steve Casto illustrates in his book a proven technique for handling one’s funds prudently enough to overcome this hurdle.

The book delves into the Compass System, a personally designed program that helps individual seniors secure their financial future. The system’s proven formula factors inflation into the mix, and results in a financial blueprint for security that seniors cannot outlive. Substantial tax benefits can be perks of the Compass System if handled properly. Planning required minimum distributions (RMDs) on IRAs is part of the plan that avoids financial depletion in old age.

Author Casto said, “The reason I wrote this book is because I got tired of seniors using the wrong strategies thus putting too much stress on themselves as their funds dwindled. As a senior advisor, I’ve seen too many cases of seniors making wrong decisions, following bogus advice or leaning too heavily on unqualified people to map out their financial future. I wrote this book to help them prevent those costly mistakes.”

Steve Casto has authored many articles in New Horizon, a local senior publication. He has outlined winning strategies for seniors to help them overcome financial burdens and initiate wise financial decisions. His successful problem solving for seniors led him to write the book, “Is Your Retirement Heading in the Right Direction?”

The book shows seniors step-by-step solutions to three major trouble spots: how to increase their income, reduce their taxes and never outlive their money. Other important topics covered are how to find a trusted advisor instead of working with salesmen and how to avoid making the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) the big beneficiary of their IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts.)

Casto said, “Because we are living so much longer and inflation is a huge problem, we can no longer just be conservative. A financial analysis called the Trinity Study shows how using the wrong strategies can cause us to outlive our money. These ‘wrong strategies’ are why I wrote the book.”

About the book:

“Is Your Retirement Heading in the Right Direction?” is available at Borders.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Amazon.com and Walden books for a list price of $ 19.95.

ISBN # 0-9765718-3-8

Publisher: Strategic Wealth Solutions

Part of the proceeds of the sale of the book will go to the American Cancer Society.

About Steve Casto:

Steve Casto is a Certified Senior Advisor. He specializes in working with seniors on their financial retirement issues. His writings can be found in New Horizons, a publication for the senior community of Omaha, Nebraska. He was given an A+ in Ethics by the National Verification Agency in Washington D.C. He has already been scheduled for a book signing at Barnes & Noble in November.

Contact:

Steve Casto

12020 Shamrock Plaza

Suite 200

Omaha, Nebraska 68154

Phone: 402-778-5044

Fax: 402-778-5150

For the 17th year in a row Sport Court

The Courtyard Omaha Downtown is now offering a hotel package where guests can enjoy an Event Escape in Omaha vacation deal and comfortable Courtyard accommodations at the same time.

This new Omaha vacation deal includes a fun filled evening at the Qwest Center Omaha, certificate to the Old Mattress Factory for $ 40, one night lodging in the newly renovated Courtyard Omaha Downtown hotel rooms, and the pleasure of a historic atmosphere within walking distance of any Quest Center Omaha event.

From the balconies of the Courtyard Omaha Downtown, guests can savor views of the beautiful Missouri River banks. Venture outside the Courtyard Omaha Downtown and visit the Western Heritage Museum or any of unique shops and restaurants in the area. Make reservations with an Omaha vacation deal and make this Nebraska getaway a memorable one.

The Courtyard Omaha Downtown Offers Comfortable Accommodations

The Courtyard Omaha Downtown offers guests relaxing accommodations with every Omaha vacation deal. Guests can sleep tight in luxury bedding complete with crisp linens, custom comforters, thick mattresses and fluffy pillows. For business travelers, the Courtyard Omaha Downtown offers large workspaces and free high-speed Internet.

The Courtyard Omaha Downtown accommodations and amenities include:

Visitors are invited to enjoy an Omaha Adventure this summer with a one-of-a-kind value pack.

The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB), in partnership with top Omaha attractions, has created an eight-page coupon book offering visitors more than $ 50 in exclusive savings. The Omaha Adventure Pack provides discounts at the following Omaha attractions: The Amazing Pizza Machine, Joslyn Art Museum, Lauritzen Gardens, The Durham Museum, Omaha Children?s Museum, Omaha?s Henry Doorly Zoo and Village Pointe Shopping Center. Each coupon is valid for up to six people.

?In addition to finding a fun place to enjoy a family getaway, moms and dads are always looking for value,? said Dana Markel, OCVB executive director. ?Omaha offers both!?

Fifty thousand coupon books will be distributed to families in Kansas City, Mo.; Des Moines, Iowa; Sioux Falls, S.D. and Wichita, Kan. beginning in May. Visitors can also pick up an Omaha Adventure Pack at participating Omaha attractions and the Omaha Visitors Center located at 1001 Farnam, while supplies last.

Visitors are encouraged to enter to win an Omaha Adventure worth more than $ 500. It includes a two-night stay at the Holiday Inn Downtown Omaha, a $ 100 Village Pointe shopping gift card, family admission to Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha?s Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha Children?s Museum and Lauritzen Gardens and four Amazing Pizza Machine Ticket to Fun passes. The winning family will be drawn at random Oct. 14, 2011. For more information on entering or creating your own Omaha Adventure this summer visit http://www.omahaadventure.com.

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The Peregrine Falcon is one of the most widespread and well known birds in the entire world. It’s early fame came centuries ago when kings and princes used this powerful and speedy bird for the sport of falconing. It gained worldwide renown for it’s fierce and swift pursuance of wild birds in this sport of kings. Today, because of it’s rarity in the wild, other Hawks have had to be trained and used for this activity.

The Peregrine literally disappeared from the Eastern half of these United States between the 1940′s and the 1960′s. The problem seemed to be the extensive use of the pesticide DDT and it’s derivatives. It seemed to be a chain reaction as the poisoned insects and worms were eaten by the birds on which the Falcon fed, thus, it was passed on to the Peregrine. This type of pesticide did not break down, but continued to build up in the host bird until finally the egg shells were so weakened they could not sustain the weight of the incubating birds. Over the years, without any reproduction, the numbers plummeted until no wild birds remained in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. The pesticide was finally banned and the long arduous task of replenishing these birds through human effort went into place. The Bald Eagle and the Osprey were also innocent victims of the same problem. Through captive breeding and restocking in former nest sites, these birds are all making spectacular comebacks. Many of you who live in or near cities with high buildings in them are now able to share in this exciting adventure. Young peregrines have been partially reared and then placed in “hacking boxes” in various cities around the country with the hope that, if they survived the next two years, they would return to the ” hack sites ” and nest on their own. This has happened in several cities in the Midwest… Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Muscatine and Davenport are just a few that have reported success so far. These Falcons normally winter south of us, sometimes to Central America but occasional hardy individuals will stick it out in our area. Their return to the nesting zone can be late March or April. Their nests consist of little more than scrapes in the ground, normally on ledges of steep cliffs. This seems to be why our tall buildings will suffice as nest sights and also seems to protect the young birds from predation by the Horned Owl, as the Owl is not usually found in downtown areas.

The Peregrine averages three to four eggs, which are not incubated until the third or fourth egg is layed. This assures that all hatching will be within two days. Some other Hawks and Owls start incubating with the laying of the first egg.

The female does most of the incubating and the eggs hatch in twenty eight to thirty three days, depending on the weather and the size of the eggs. The young are brooded by the female continually for eight to twelve days until they can better stand the rigors of the weather. She will then remain close by during the day and hunt occasionally, but will cover them at night until they are about three weeks old. She feeds them bite sized portions for the first three weeks, but by the fourth week the prey is just dropped in the nest as the young get very aggressive for the food. The nestling phase lasts from four and one half to six weeks.

They start to fly at about six weeks but will be fed for another two months until their skills are honed and they can capture their own food. They may stay together as a family unit until migration time and the young will then just drift off on their own and the family will then break up for good. As these birds often return to their old nest sites, many times the same two birds will re-mate for a number of years. One of the most exciting things about this specie is it’s speed of flight. They have been clocked in straight flight of 60 to 70 miles per hour and can reach speeds of near two hundred miles per hour in a dive for prey.

Ask around your vicinity and see if these tremendous flyers might be nesting close by.

AT THE BIRDFEEDER THIS MONTH

The Warbler migration will be in full swing and you should test yourselves at identifying them. Remember, some fall birds do not look like they did in the spring and it will challenge you to sort them out.

If you don’t feed year around, be getting the feeders ready as it won’t be too long before some of our Northern visitors will be arriving. You will also be noticing how few of the young birds you are seeing, as they have already assumed adult plumage. Our resident Goldfinches will soon be replaced by the Northern nesters that left our area last May.

The Orioles, Wrens and Rose Breasted will soon be gone until next year. We should not be sad, as the Northern birds will soon be replacing them. Good birding to you all.

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Invested 3 million yuan from 2006 to last year, raising to 1,500 yuan, Harbin price adjustment 4 years invested 36.65 million yuan fund to drive into a hundred million of social capital, Harbin shrinking once the “food basket” in the price adjustment fund ” regulation “enrich the people under the table, off-season vegetables, the supply of real estate from 40% to 46%.”Basket” has been a decade long-term developmentIn 1985, the Harbin to conduct the first round of the “vegetable basket” project, a full two years earlier than the state. At that time a very tight financial situation, the municipal government to ensure the public table vegetables, fresh, filling and decided to invest 5 million yuan each year in the near Harbin, China and vegetable production base in rural construction, from the outskirts of 248 villages 100 villages were selected to implement Tian, water, roads, forest, pond comprehensive management, and vigorously build vegetable production base. After 10 years, Harbin “vegetable basket” have made great progress, by 1996 the city has 24 million mu of vegetable fields, which grew to nearly one million mu of greenhouse, greenhouse grown to 3,000 acres. It is understood that in 1996, Harbin produce 350 million kilograms of vegetables and outside into the 150 million kilograms of vegetables. Omaha was 146 kilograms per capita consumption of vegetables, 102 kilograms real estate vegetables and vegetable consumption accounted for 70% of the people.Since then, with the rapid development of cities, Harbin city to the suburbs continue to extend to 2005, Harbin 20 years, “vegetable basket” project of 16 million mu of vegetable base of only 4 million mu.PARE funds prop up the “basket”Omaha vegetable production and the general public for the objective needs of consumers in 2006, the municipal government decided to transfer Foundation of Harbin price for the “vegetable basket” project. Invested 36.65 million yuan has now accumulated to re-prop Harbin has been shrinking “basket.”Vegetable Department, according to Agriculture Commission introduced the past few years, driven in the price of transfer of funds and under the guidance of vegetable bases into the construction of social capital, farmers and other self-financing exceeded billion to improve vegetable production base in the new standard 50, an area of 40 mu. With the Hulan, Cheng counties (or cities) for the new urban, suburban vegetable cultivation area of the development of Harbin to 180 mu, annual output of 4.53 million tons. Perfect base for five new storage cellar, cellar storage and vegetables from 3 million tons to 300,000 tons. Greenhouse, greenhouse development, so that vegetable production, supply in advance, respectively, delayed two months, the off-season vegetables, the supply of real estate increased from 40% to 46%.It is understood that this year’s Harbin to launch a new round of “vegetable basket” project, the price adjustment fund to be invested 20 million yuan, is spent on history, the highest year. The new round of “vegetable basket” project planning as “a circle with a 2″ in the eight districts of the suburbs of the city-building facilities for vegetable industry circle, along Hazhao Road, Wu Lu construction of Kazakhstan’s industrial belt two vegetables. Perfect, new production, scientific research, tourism, sightseeing in one of the facilities, garden vegetables, the standard 18, in Hulan District, A New Urban standardized open field vegetable base 6, the city’s new standardized vegetable seedling center, two, clean vegetable distribution center eight realize the off-season vegetables and self-sufficiency rate of 48%, the base rate of 50% of clean vegetable market, in the off-season vegetables and supply problems to ease Harbin at the same time, ensuring quality and safety of the public Chicai.Increase the urgency of Vegetable Base ConstructionIn February this year, according to market research showed that Hada vegetable wholesale market tomatoes, eggplant, cucumber and other three varieties of wholesale prices, respectively, 31.5% higher than the wholesale markets in Beijing, 61% and 48.7%, compared with an average of 13 percent in Shenyang for more than, 9% higher than in Changchun.Omaha vegetable prices remain high, indicating an inadequate supply of real estate and vegetables, which are the reasons behind Omaha vegetable bases shortage. It is understood that last year’s Changchun city “vegetable basket” input 60 million yuan, Daqing City, invested 90 million yuan, the two facilities will occupy a base area of vegetable were 30%, while the Harbin standard facilities vegetables accounted for only 8.5% of vegetable growing area, 24% is far lower than the national average.Facilities, not a vegetable cultivation area of the scale of development lags behind Omaha has become a constraint “vegetable basket” further abundance of bottlenecks, increase vegetable base construction has been pressing.

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Las Vegas is the best gambling city in the world and it is really famous for its poker tournaments and world class players. Las Vegas is the heaven for the casino lovers and different types of pokers games are being played here such as Texas Hold’em, Hi-Lo Split, Seven Card Stud and Omaha. This city is full of casinos and poker rooms but it is very important to make a right choice because the levels of poker skill are not same everywhere in this city, it differs highly between different locations. That is why you should master this game properly so that you can always take the full advantage of the game. Here are some important Las Vegas poker tips are given and you should follow these tips

First you should enhance your poker capabilities before going to Las Vegas because you must know one thing that the city is full of professional poker players and it is very hard to take the upper hand being an amateur poker player. Before entering the into the poker world of Las Vegas, it is really crucial to fix the budget the first or else you could lose everything in a single night and it would be pathetic situation for you. There you will find mainly two types of poker players, tourist and skilled professional players. A tourist has hardly the concept of pokers and hardly knows the terms and conditions of poker and he tends to make mistakes. Tourists are the main victim for the professional players. On the other side, skilled players are very experienced and they have been playing for a long time. They play an excellent poker. So being a new comer, you should play the round with the tourists or less experienced players so that you could have the chance to win the game.

When you are in Las Vegas to play pokers, you should stick to some simple rules. Always choose the midnight time for playing poker because it is the perfect time for playing poker. There are many tourists who prefer to play poker after a long day of sightseeing in Vegas and they are most easy victims for a little experienced player also. As a poker player, you should be fully focused and concentrated on the game. So if you are planning to play at night then you should take rest during the day time and keep your mind fresh and prepare yourself for the round.

Poker is ultimately a gambling game and having a proper strategy is the most important matter for this game and along with the right strategies you have to maintain Las Vegas poker tips also.

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Living in the Omaha area gives locals and visitors many opportunities to get out and explore the area. There are so many activities, festivals, and places to shop so you’ll need more than one day to take it all in. One thing that’s not to miss is going on board the “River City Star Riverboat.”

The “River City Star” floats between Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa along the Missouri River; has 2 decks and can accommodate 149 people. The lower deck provides dining and a full bar and the upper deck provides a canopy to shield from the sun.

This riverboat wasn’t always in the Omaha area; it was actually brought here from Lake Mead in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2004. This riverboat is located at “Miller’s Landing”; 151 Freedom Park Road in Omaha. But whether it started out in Nevada or Nebraska it’s still an awesome vessel to visit.

As with many places the “River City Star” has a calendar of events and checking it out on line is a great way to see what and when things are taking place. For instance there are sightseeing cruises that offer shopping and concessions. Tickets are quite affordable; .00 for adults, .00 for seniors (65 and older), and .00 for children (12 and under). At these rates there’s really no excuse not to visit.

An exciting opportunity to climb aboard is being held on May 2nd. What makes this particular day so special is “The River City Yacht Club” will be hosting a “Public Dinner Cruise” aboard the “River City Star Riverboat.” This event is from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm; dinner is fully catered and drinks are available. As you dine you will listen to nice music featuring the “Captain’s Narration“ and float along the Missouri River. What better way to see the sights than to hop on board this boat.

The full dinner buffet includes:

Mashed Potatoes

Honey Glazed BBQ Chicken Breast

Roast Sirloin with a Cabernet Demi Glaze

Vegetables

Salad

Bread

Iced Tea

Cash bar available to adults 21 and over

The ticket prices are: .00 for adults, .00 for seniors 65 and older, and .00 for children 12 and younger. Please make reservations 72 hours prior to the event.

So whether you want to take your spouse on a date or have a family night out you’ll have an awesome time aboard “The River City Star Riverboat.”

If you would like further information please call 402-342-7827 or visit their website at http://www.rivercitystar.com.

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So how does your Omaha business get found online? 30 year direct marketing veteran Steve Sleeper has the solution; Internet marketing. With the resources of large SEO and social media content providers – Sleeper ensures your business will be found online. Search engines are the new yellow pages and Sleeper will move your business up in Google, Bing, YouTube, etc. Also, he’s got ways to market your business with social media like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

So how does he do Omaha Internet marketing? The best way to get moved up in the search engines is the combination of good keyword research and content and listings with the online directories. The Steve Sleeper Group can produce keyword rich videos and articles and submit to hundreds of video, podcast, blog, social book marking, status and article sites – and list in 30 online directories – with the push of a button. The goal is to not only move you up in the search engines, but drive traffic to your website as well with the use of a tempting offer.

Sleeper then suggests a mini website so you can capture leads and market to them. Here’s how it works. Your prospect gives you their name, email and mobile phone to take advantage of the tempting offer. Then we execute both email and text marketing campaigns. Now that’s real Omaha Internet marketing. (By the way – the tempting offer can be something free with a purchase – or a discount.)

We’ll get you set up on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube with all the graphics and such -and we’ll garner some initial rounds fans and followers with a focus on the Omaha area. We can even feed content if needed. And we’ll promote your business with Facebook Ads in Omaha targeted to your demographics. If the consumer fans your business, they get that tempting offer. It’s all Omaha Internet marketing

We guarantee to get you noticed online. Contact The Steve Sleeper Group at 402.408.6514. Just for doing that, Steve will give you a Free Mobile Website plug in and an Omaha Internet marketing white paper. Stop advertising and start communicating!

Whether you’re traveling on vacation or business finding the right hotel in a great location is priority number 1. At the end of the day you just want to go to your room and relax. But with so many hotels in the Omaha area which one should you choose?

To take the stress off the traveler I’ve listed the 4 best hotels in the Omaha area of Nebraska.

“The Embassy Suites” is in downtown Omaha located at 550 South 10th Street in the “Old Market.” Customers have said great things about this hotel such as “Great location; great choice; I would stay there again.” “The Embassy Suites” offer 2 room guest suites with a private bedroom and living room, high-speed internet access, microwave oven, refrigerator, coffee maker, a sleeping sofa, and 2 televisions. In addition the hotel offers complimentary breakfast and an afternoon cocktail hour. You will find a fitness center, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, sundeck, and a business center. The average price starts at 9.00 and can go up to 9.00 a night; per room. Call 402-346-9000 to make reservations or go on line to www.embassysuitesomaha.com.
“The Hilton Hotel” is in downtown Omaha located at 1001 Cass Street in the “Old Market.” Customers have said “Lived up to expectations; incredible!” “The Hilton Hotel” offers rooms that start at 9.00 up to 5.00 per night. The rooms have high-speed internet access, a work desk, and a bar. Service and amenities include a fitness room, a pool, business services, and pets are allowed. For reservations call 402-998-3400 or visit www.hilton.com.
“The Marriot Hotel” is located at 10220 Regency Circle in the “Old Market.” Customers say they are “Always treated like royalty!” “The Marriott Hotel” offer 1 king bed suites, 1 king suite with whirlpool, 2 double beds, and a hospitality suite. Prices start at 9.00 to 4.00 a night and amenities include a restaurant, lounge, complimentary coffee and tea, business services, high-speed internet access, and limousine and laundry services. Reservations can be made by calling 800-228-9290 or book on line at www.marriott.com.
“The Magnolia Hotel” is located at 1615 Howard street which is close to “The Qwest Center,” “The Orpheum Theater,” and “The Holland Performing Arts Center.” Customers say it’s “A Beautiful boutique style hotel, unlike none other in Omaha.” Amenities include complimentary American breakfast buffet, complimentary cocktail hour, complimentary transportation, complimentary bedtime cookies and milk buffet, flat screen TVs, and a fitness room. Prices start at 1.00 to 9.00 per night. Reservations can be made on line at www.magnoliahotelomaha.com or call 888-915-1110.

If you would like to read reviews and comments regarding any of these hotels log on to www.local.yahoo.com.

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