Posts Tagged ‘relax’

Virtual Spa Days Are A Reality

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

Technology never fails to blow us away at the rate it develops. It seems like only yesterday that we first got TVs and music players, now everything is HD, flat screen, digital and MP4. A great deal of the newest technology we see enter the market has the intention of pounding our senses into oblivion with more intense images, louder sounds and faster movement. However, there has been a recent creation that intends make things a little quieter, remove all our stresses and even help us heal.

The virtual spa is a online computer program that aims to simulate the experience of being in a health spa. Made by a company in the UK called Heart Media, spa goes use a media headset to get surround sound and wrap around images. You can take a walk around all the facilities that the spa has to offer and even create new areas just for yourself. You can plug your own selection of relaxing music into the game and even book in for a relaxing body polish or massage if you’d like. You can enhance the feeling of having the virtual spa treatments by purchasing a vibration pad that is designed to work with the game.There are constant updates being made to the game all the time and the next activities plan to be sports like bowls and short tennis.

The people who made the game say that their tests showed that resting heart rate could be decreased up to 25% by simply playing the game for more than 20 mins. They hope to aim the product as people who suffer from stress or anxiety or who love spa days but don’t necessarily have the money to pay for them frequently. They hope that once the game takes off they will be able to start sending out actual physical skin care products to gamers so that can complete that spa experience without leaving the house

Alabama: The Non Traditional Approach to Gaming

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

Alabama is home to several exciting gaming establishments. Not only does the state play host to Greyhound Racing, Alabama is also the home of several casinos – though not all of them are exactly what you might call traditional casinos.

The reason that not all of the casinos are considered traditional casinos is because some of them base the majority of their business on bingo. The traditional casino bases their business on slots and table games. The good news is that there are a few casinos in Alabama that do offer both. So, whenever you feel the need to gamble, you can do it in practically any way that you want. Bet on the dog races, play bingo, try your hand at blackjack, roulette, poker or craps, or attempt to beat the one armed bandit.

The Creek Indian Tribe, which is the only Indian tribe recognized by the federal government within the state of Alabama, owns three of these Alabama casinos. The Tallapoosa, Riverside, and Wind Creek Casinos are all owned and operated by PCI. In fact, Wind Creek Casino is the newest edition to Alabama casinos and, of course, to the Creek Indian casinos. The casino just opened in January of 2009 and is the largest casino in the Creek family of casinos. It’s shiny, it’s new and it’s packed with excitement around every corner. However, this hip casino offers much more than just entertainment.

This modern mecca of entertainment also offers a luxurious hotel with stylish, yet comfortable furnishings that will allow you to kick back and relax after a long night of fun on the casino floor. However, the lavish guest rooms are not the only way that the Wind Creek guests are spoiled during their visit. While relaxing in luxury, whatever your stomach desires is just a phone call away at any time. That’s right – 24 hour room service! What better way to end the night than with a tasty midnight snack?

So welcome to Alabama the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel. If you happen to be traveling near Atmore, AL, stop on by and enjoy the finer side of southern hospitality.  For more information, please visit History of Gambling, Links Gambling or Money Gambling.