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The cuisine of each country is unique, not just a country, but inside each country too there are thousands of different flavours and dishes that can be enjoyed. Visit any city of the world, and you will instantly be told about how some restaurant or diner is popular for a particular dish. Such is the variety and diversity that is on offer when it comes to food and eating places. Today in the United States alone there is such a vast variety of restaurants and diners that knowing exactly which place to go to, to enjoy some authentic local cooking has become quite a task. From Alabama to Wyoming every state, has its own cuisine and in every state there is a city that is famous for a particular dish. For example, who would have guessed that a Chinese joint located in Oxford, Alabama is popular for a particular Chinese dish? There is only one way to know the popular diners or restaurants in a city and that is to interact with the locals. No matter what part of America you are in, by having a chat with the residents of a city you can get a pretty good idea which diner to visit, or which particular speciality you should try out now that you are in a particular town.

However, the internet has made it possible for a person to plan the diners and restaurants he can visit before hand. If you are a food lover like most people, and want to know which particular place will be best for you, you can log on to websites like www.libertydiners.com, such sites have a comprehensive listing of diners and restraints all over the United States. The best part is that sites like libertydiners.com have actually maintained a comprehensive database of user reviews. Just like I had mentioned above, the best way to find out about great places to eat is to get in touch with the locals. Similarly restaurant listing sites have actually categorised diners and restaurants based on the ratings and reviews that have been provided by people who ate in the listed restaurants.

So in essence if you were looking for a place to eat in New York, you can log on to a restaurant review or restaurant listing site and actually browse through a list of diners and restaurants that are available in New York. The best part is that you are not looking at just another website that is nothing but a spruced up yellow pages, it’s actually a site that has given preference to the people who have tasted the food and felt the ambience that the listed diners and restaurants have to offer. So in essence it’s as good as speaking to a resident, only now you can plan your trip to the diner even without speaking to a resident of the city!The next time you are planning a trip, or if you are in a city and want to explore the various culinary delights the city has to offer, just log on to restaurant listing or restaurant ranking site, and find yourself a good place to eat at.

Restaurant Listing

Apart from the phone book, another great place to find restaurants is to visit a restaurant listing site online. A restaurant listing site usually has accurate contact information, and in addition also offers maps, or directions to get to the diner. Websites are particularly helpful if you are form out of town, as they usually offer phone numbers and other directions to make the task of finding the diner easier, in fact if you are a person who values other peoples opinions, and you like to read a few opinions before you make a decision; then look for a restaurant listing that actually offers user reviews and opinions with the listings. This way you can actually choose a restaurant based on the opinion of people who have been to the diner before you.

When our children were small, my husband and I had always said that when they were grown, we would sail the Caribbean for a few years before easing into retirement. At that time, I didn´t realize that I would be 103 and in a wheel chair before I was able to retire. Last May, my husband and I came to the Dominican Republic for the first time for a holiday. Little did I know that my excellent adventure was about to begin.Tom and I settled in to a very nice all inclusive resort in Punta Cana.

Over the years, we had visited many Caribbean islands but nothing prepared us for the beauty of Punta Cana and the inherent friendliness of the people living here.Bavaro Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. You can walk for 20 miles on this palm tree studded beach without interruption. Here and there, you will find little beach bars where you can stop for a cold drink or a local meal served with a big smile.We are quite adventurous and like to explore each area that we visit. It seemed to us that the entire Punta Cana area was exploding with new communities and golf courses. Wow, I thought. What´s going on here?I started talking to people and soon had some answers. I was told that in the last couple of years the government has been very pro-active in attracting quality investors.

They are very busy improving the infra-structure of the area. For example, the new highway will be complete in the next year. When complete, the highway will bring Punta Cana 1 1/2 hours closer to the capitol, Santo Domingo. The government has also instituted a bill that calls for no property taxes on the first $150,000 of any property bought. Better yet, I thought, property here has been appreciating at 20-25% per year and the occupancy rate is at 86%.The more I learned, the more excited I became. I knew that I wanted to be part of the vibrancy of Punta Cana.So...........Tom and I had a "Prayer Session". I would leave my career in Atlanta and become one of the first America real estate agents in Punta Cana. Tom would stay behind and maintain his job until I got things up to speed here.

This would be the "fall back" position to our old dream.I moved here in July. Do I miss my family? Certainly!! Am I happy that I made the leap? With no doubt! Americans are just beginning to discover this beautiful island. I´m now lucky enough to be a part of a small real estate team whose values and goals are the same as mine.

Not long ago, wood was the only material available when it came to dunnage that separated boxes and other cargo while in transit from industry to market. With better manufacturing and composite materials available in today’s market and the decrease in usage of metal strapping for shipping boxes, there are now several options when it comes to protective dunnage for your shipping.Wood. (floor dunnage, lateral dunnage) Not as popular as it used to be, wood is still used as dunnage. The main reason for this is that wood is often available on the floor of any warehouse and can fit almost any size shipment.

It provides good structure and does not fall apart, and it is also very resistant to wear and abrasion. Wooden dunnage has increased in costs, however, and may not be the best option for boxes which contain sensitive or fragile materials.Inflatable. (interlayer dunnage, top dunnage, lateral dunnage) Shipments containing boxes with sensitive materials inside are increasingly being packed with inflatable dunnage. Air bag like structures are manufactured from kraft paper (vinyl and polyethylene are also used) and have plastic interiors. Lighter materials are not suitable for shipments with metal strapping, but the kraft paper models can handle a lot of abuse. These dunnage options are ideal for both separating boxes and inside the box itself; the product being shipped can mold to the bag, so not only are the packages separated, but are also protected from vibrations.

Foam. (all uses) Foam dunnage is familiar to almost anyone who has ever opened a package. Foam can be used in small bits on the inside of the box, or as molded pieces for pallets, top, and lateral dunnage.

The disadvantage of foam, of course, is that it can be messy and is not environmentally friendly. Fabric. Dunnage made of fabric is especially useful for suspending your product inside its shipping container, with custom designed partitions. This product is collapsible and returnable, so your investment in dunnage doesn’t need to be written off with each shipment.Plastic. Thermoformed plastic trays make excellent bin liners, and offer the added benefit of being returnable and reusable. Their lightweight design reduces shipping costs (as compared to wood) while their toughness increases durability.