Sopranos Tour in New Jersey, a real “Hit”

Imagine using the excuse that one had to go to the “Bada Bing” because it happened to be on the tour? Now you can. The Sopranos Tour in NJ and NYC area is a real hit. Of course those familiar with NJ/NYC know that some of the names of the locations have been changed to protect the innocent. FYI, its not really called the Bada Bing.

A new fascination with many fans of TV shows and movies has begun called set jetting. Visiting the actual locations of sets, towns, cities and countries made famous by a book, movie or TV show.

Read the rest and much more at The Travel Bloggers.

Eminent Domain News and Roundup

Eminent Domain in the News. Read more about government sponsored land grabs of individuals private property and what others are doing to stop it.

Read more at The Real Estate Bloggers.

The Real James Bond, Sean Connery, has Surgery for Kidney Tumor

Sean Connery, 75, 007 had surgery to remove a kidney tumor about two weeks ago in NYC.

Sean Connery has undergone surgery for a kidney tumor and is recovering at his home in the Bahamas, his spokesman said Sunday.

The 75-year-old Scottish actor underwent the operation a few weeks ago in New York, spokesman James Barron said.

Sean Connery is now recovering in his home in the Bahamas most like with a martini shaken but not stirred.

Bill Frist Leads Informal GOP Poll for ’08

Bill Frist, TN Senator may have won the GOP Straw Poll of 2008 Republican presidential hopefuls; however, that is not the real story. No its not John Mc Cain showing why republicans will never vote for him either in a primary with his actions. Mc Cain, who finished a distant fifth.

The real story of the Straw Poll was who finished second and third. Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney finished second with 14.4 percent and Senator George Allen of Virginia finished third. With the media as predicted only fascinated with John Mc Cain, they missed conveniently enough the big picture as usual.

Mitt Romney, Gov. of Massachusetts, President and CEO of the Salt Lake City, UT Olympics has star appeal. The northern governor of a New England state finishes second in the TN straw poll? Informal or not, that is something for many to take notice of.

Frist Wins, Romney Runs Strong Second

While the Frist victory (with 37 percent of the vote) was somewhat expected, the strong second-place finish of Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (14 percent) was a bit of a surprise.

Romney finished second in the poll of potential ’08 presidential candidates. (AP)Romney, who lost one of his top political advisers earlier today, has focused heavily on South Carolina during the early stages of the presidential campaign but did not appear to be running an organized effort here at the SRLC. Romney himself was not even in attendance when the results were announced, having already left for Iowa

Bracketology: Gentlemen Start Your Brackets (Mens NCAA College Basketball)

If its March … Its must be March Madness. The greatest sports playoff system ever created.

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The March Madness field is set. Root for your favorite team in person. If you have not ever been to a regional NCAA game and one is in your area, I strongly suggest you do. It is one of the most fun and energetic sporting events to be at live. Whether your team is at it or not, one of those events that is a must see.

More on site locations and travel info if you are attending here.

MSNBC: Duke, UConn, ‘Nova, Memphis get No. 1 seeds