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Man Behind “Greatest Show on Earth” Born in Bethel, CT

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Bethel, CT is the birthplace of P.T. Barnum - and Home Medical Care

Bethel is the birthplace of P.T. Barnum – and Medical Home Care

Located about 60 miles from New York City, Bethel, Connecticut is a small town both in size and population. Settled around 1700, the town has fewer than 19,000 residents and covers just 16.9 square miles but interestingly enough, Bethel has strong ties to the entertainment industry. Once the home of actress Meg Ryan and the site of several film shootings for movies such as Revolutionary Road, Bethel is also the birthplace of one of the greatest showmen in U.S. history and the founder of the most popular circus in the world – P.T. Barnum.

Modern Day Big Top is Born

Born in Bethel in1810, Barnum became a small business owner in his early twenties and founded a weekly newspaper before moving to New York City in 1834. He began his run in the entertainment industry by putting together a variety troupe and later purchased a museum. After stints as a concert promoter and lecturer, Barnum partnered with James Bailey, his chief competitor and founder of the Cooper and Bailey Circus, in 1882 to create the Barnum & Bailey Circus. In 1907, the Ringling brothers, who operated a small traveling circus of their own, purchased the Barnum & Bailey Circus and the modern day Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was born.

MHC Has All the Equipment You Need, Minus the Trapeze

Medical Home CareAside from the “Greatest Show on Earth,” Bethel is also the birthplace of Medical Home Care, the premier medical equipment provider in western Connecticut. From manual and electric wheelchairs to scooters, lift chairs, and walkers, Medical Home Care carries a wide selection of high quality medical equipment and supplies available for sale or rent. Additionally, Medical Home Care is committed to providing first-class customer service. Medical Home Care’s qualified staff of medical personnel also speaks both Spanish and Portuguese and will give every patient the personal and private attention they deserve.

In need of medical equipment? Medical Home Care can help! To browse a list of products and services, visit the Medical Home Care website or check out their inventory on Rent It Today!

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Backpacking and Camping Gear Rentals Grow In Popularity

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Camping Backpack Rental

As 21st Century lifestyles become more complex, the allure of camping, backpacking and the great outdoors is increasing. Camping is a fun, simple and affordable way to decompress as well as enjoy quality time with family or friends.  Pitching a camping tent, building a campfire, and kicking back under the star filled sky offers a throwback to a more primitive time and a relaxing escape from the increasingly urbanized world.

Outdoor enthusiasts range from the experienced backpacker who relishes hiking into undeveloped wilderness areas, to the Tenderfoot who has limited or no experience at tent camping. Whatever your level of experience, renting gear for camping and backpacking has become an increasingly popular option. Fuel costs make traveling light a priority, and flying to a destination makes transporting gear quite a task, if not an impossibility.

Unless you are a frequent camper or backpacker, investing in costly gear for only occasional use doesn’t make financial sense. You can save money by renting camping gear and using it just for as long as you need it. High quality, top-brand gear rental is available for less than you’d spend to buy and own inexpensive, low quality options. And gear rental also allows outdoor enthusiasts of every experience level the opportunity to ‘try before you buy’.

If you’re a new or relatively inexperienced camper or backpacker, outdoor equipment rental businesses can be a valuable preparation resource. Rely on their experience to ensure you get all the essentials you’ll need. They will answer any questions you may have and are happy to offer suggestions regarding your excursion. Whether you are renting or buying, selection of the right gear is important. Fit, strength, size, weight, length of trip, weather, experience and destination are all important factors to consider when selecting the gear that will work best for you.

Most camping and backpacking equipment rental dealers allow you to reserve online or by phone, and offer consultation and recommendations based on your itinerary.  Your gear is shipped so it arrives at your home the day before you leave on your trip, or at your destination the day before you arrive. Typically there is no additional charge for transit time. When you are finished with the equipment, you simply return it in the same packaging in which it was shipped by attaching a prepaid return shipping label, or following the instructions the dealer supplies with the rental. It’s not unlike renting a DVD online, just in a bigger package.

All in all, experienced outfitters are making rental of outdoor equipment for camping or backpacking uncomplicated and user focused. That’s why this type of rental is growing in popularity. Enjoying the great outdoors has never been easier.

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Canada Baby Gear Rentals in Montreal

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One of the first rental categories to take off across the United States for Rent It Today was Baby Gear Rentals. Now that RentItToday.com is entering the Canadian rental market it is no surprise that baby equipment companies are leading the way.  Currently families and people traveling with babies, infants, or kids will find baby gear rentals in Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto, and Montreal, Canada.

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Canada has some of the most desirable travel and vacation destinations in North America. Canadian companies like Travel-Buggy are valuable family travel resources. Travel-Buggy is a full service baby equipment rental company servicing Montreal, Quebec, Canada and the subject of our customer spotlight article…

Travel-Buggy is a Montreal, Canada baby equipment rental company. We specialize in the rental of high quality baby equipment and we also sell unique and useful children’s travel accessories.  We deliver everything from cribs, organic linens, car seats, strollers and Eco-friendly toys directly to your location.  Organic products and our eco-friendly approach to business is what sets us apart from the rest.

Travelling to the Montreal area with children? Check out Travel Buggy’s baby equipment rentals and let us take care of your equipment needs, so you can enjoy your vacation!

View our Montreal Baby Equipment Rentals on Rent It Today.

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Texas Casino Equipment Rentals and Casino Party Planning

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Well casino party week is coming to a close, this article features casino themed parties and party planning in Texas, “The Lone Star State”.  Texas casino rental companies provide full service casino party & event planning.  Whether you are organizing a corporate event, fundraiser, or private party, in Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, or Houston, casino party & entertainment companies will attend to every last detail of your event.  Utilizing the services of a casino event planner is the best way to ensure your Las Vegas style casino party is a hit!

Texas Casino Rentals and Party Planning - Texas Hold Em

One of the most popular poker games is “Texas Hold ‘Em” and since we are featuring its namesake state, a little history and information is in order:

Many people attribute the growth and popularity of Texas Hold ‘Em to the invention of online poker and the game’s appearance in film & on television (Wikipedia).

“Most gambling games have histories that are enigmas wrapped in a puzzle and shrouded in mystery. The subject is both fascinating and elusive, yet historians continue to try to trace the origins of various games, particularly poker, which is a perennial favorite. According to some students of poker history, the first game of Texas Hold ’Em was played in a small town called Robstown, Texas, at the turn of the century (late 1890s–early 1900s). Only when it reached the bigger city of Dallas, Texas, in the 1920′s did it really take off and attract a big following. Cowboys, miners, and others combined drinking and gambling and the game was played in saloons all over the southwest of the U.S. The game was known as “Devil’s River” in some parts of the country and as “Styx” in others; to this day, the final card in a game of Texas Hold ’Em is known as “the river” (WildJack Gaming).”

With today’s history lesson out of the way its time to spotlight two casino rental companies that service Texas.  The first party & event company illuminated by the Rent It Today spotlight is Southwest Casino Productions.  They have locations offering casino party rentals in Dallas – Fort Worth, San Antonio,  Houston, Austin, and most of Texas. They specialize in full service casino party & event planning, casino night fundraisers, project graduation parties and offer casino equipment rentals throughout all of Texas.

Lighted Casino Party Gaming Table Rentals

Southwest Casino Productions is a full service casino party rental company that specializes in planning casino parties for fundraisers, charity functions, corporate events, holiday parties, project graduation parties, Texas Holdem Tournaments, and much more. We have authentic Vegas-Style casino gaming tables including poker, blackjack, roulette and craps tables available to rent for any casino night event. We have walk in casino equipment stores in Austin, San Antonio, and Houston TX and service the entire The Lone Star State.

Are you looking for new party ideas, project graduation party ideas, or an idea for a fundraiser?  Consider a casino themed party or Monte Carlo night event.  South West Casino Productions has provided countless  corporations, fundraisers, and private individuals with fabulous Las Vegas style casino parties and is waiting to accommodate you with everything needed for a night of fun, laughs and exciting pseudo gambling casino action.

Whether you are planning a complete casino themed party including poker, blackjack, craps and roulette or just want to make your poker night or tournament an event to remember, Southwest Casino Productions will provide the custom party planning needed to make it possible.  In charge of planning an event for your convention or fundraiser? Casino events and Texas Hold ‘em tournaments, provide quality entertainment and are a great way to raise money for charities & fundraisers.

See South West Casino Productions casino party planning services and casino equipment rentals at www.swcasinoproductions.com.

 

Well this entry raps up casino party weekon The Rent It Today Blog, rest assured there will be new articles & spotlighted casino equipment rentals in the future as we add companies and inventory to the popular rental category on Rent It Today.

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Casino Equipment Rentals and Casino Party Event Planning

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It’s Casino Party week at Rent It Today, making every night a Monte Carlo Night this week!  Thus we are introducing a new and exciting rental category:  Casino Equipment Rentals.  Recently Rent It Today added casino themed party planning rentals, and related services to its list of rental categories.  This week, being casino party week on the Rent It Today Blog, we will feature several casino party planning and event production companies across the United States.

Casino Rentals

“The exact origin of gambling is unknown. The Chinese recorded the first official account of the practice in 2300 B.C., and it is generally believed that gambling, in one form or another, has been present in almost every society since.  From the Ancient Greeks and Romans to Napoleon’s France and Elizabethan England, history is rich with tales of exploits based on the games of chance (Job Monkey).”

People love the adrenaline rush when playing games of chance and there is no better (and safer) way to enjoy such than throwing or attending a casino themed party & event.  Casino Equipment Rental companies provide all the style, luxuries, and amenities of going to a real Las Vegas style casino without the inherent risks of truly gambling.  From blackjack games, poker games, craps games, and roulette game & table rentals, to money wheels, dealers, dj’s, servers and show girls, casino party & event planning companies provide the opportunity to throw fabulous Monte Carlo Night & casino themed parties.

The first casino party and event planning company illuminated by the Rent It Today spotlight for “Casino Party Week” is U.S. Casino & Poker Rentals:

U.S. Casino Rentals LogoHost a New Kind of Party!

US Casino Rentals is Chicagoland’s premier full-service casino event planner.  We provide everything you need to host a unique and memorable casino event, from casino-grade tables and accessories, to professional dealers and staff.  Casino parties are great for corporate events, birthday parties, holiday get-togethers and fundraisers.  US Casino Rentals is your best bet for a unique and exciting casino party!

We offer a large variety of casino games including Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Pai Gow, Let It Ride, Money Wheels, Slot Machines and more.  Leave it to our professional staff to plan every aspect of your event, leaving no detail overlooked.

US Casino Rentals is proudly serving the Midwest including Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Detroit and Iowa.  In addition to casino equipment, US Casino Rentals can provide all the party extras that give your event that unique touch, such as bartenders, waiters, showgirls, DJs and more!  Regardless of the size of your event, US Casino & Poker Rentals can assure it will be unforgettable!

Host your casino party with the casino event providers that have a national reputation for superb quality and customer service!  For more information, visit www.USCasinoRentals.com.  Call today to request a quote or book your event!

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Chicago Poker & Casino Rentals is a leader in casino and poker parties servicing the Chicago metro area and all of Illinois.  They provide the highest quality casino equipment and personable and professional dealers.  You can find U.S. Poker’s Chicago location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of Chicagoland casino equipment rentals & party planning services on their rental store at Rent It Today.

SSt. Louis Casino and Poker Rentals Logot. Louis Casino And Poker Rentals provides casino equipment rentals and casino theme party planning to the St. Louis metro area and all of Missouri.  They offer the finest selection of quality games and casino game supplies.  You can find U.S. Poker’s St. Louis location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of this party planning companies St. Louis casino party & event planning services at Rent It Today.

Michigan Casino & Poker Rentals LogoMichigan Casino & Poker Rentals offers casino party planning services and casino equipment rentals to the Detroit metro area, popular vacation destinations like Traverse City and all of Michigan.  You can find U.S. Poker’s Michigan location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of their Michigan casino equipment rentals & party planning services at Rent It Today.

Iowa Casino & Poker Rentals LogoIowa Casino & Poker Rentals is a full service casino event party provider.  They offer casino party planning services and casino equipment rentals to Des Moines and all of Iowa.  You can find U.S. Poker’s Iowa location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of their casino party supplies & services at Rent It Today.

Milwaukee Casino & Poker Rentals LogoMilwaukee Casino & Poker Rentals is a full service casino equipment rental and party planning company.  View all of this party and event planning companies services on their casino party planning rental store at Rent It Today.

Indiana Casino & Poker Rentals LogoIndiana Casino & Poker Rentals provides casino equipment rentals and casino theme party planning to Indianapolis and all of Indiana.  You can find U.S. Poker’s Indiana location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of this casino event productions services on their casino party planning rental store at Rent It Today.

Minneapolis Casino & Poker Rentals LogoMinneapolis Casino & Poker Rentals is a full service casino party event planning company offering casino equipment rentals to Minneapolis and all of Minnesota. You can find U.S. Poker’s Minneapolis location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of this event production company’s Minneapolis casino event planning services on Rent It Today.

Cincinnati Casino and Poker Rentals LogoCincinnati Casino & Poker Rentals provides casino equipment rentals and casino theme party planning throughout the Greater Cincinnati area and all of Ohio.  You can find U.S. Poker’s Cincinnati location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of Tri-State area casino party rentals and planning services by clicking here.

If you’re planning a party or corporate event and looking for a theme, consider a casino party.  You and your guests will not regret the excitement and entertainment a well planned casino party provides.

A well planned casino party is not complete without artwork, banners, backdrops, and promotional material.  You can see examples of artwork available for rent for casino parties at DeLouise Studio’s website here:  Art of Illustration DeLouise Studios.

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