VampireS SUMO

First of all, check out this all TOO COMMON example that happens to 90% of people who are trying to win money in the scratchers lottery game.

You go into the convenience store to play the scratcher lottery ticket games. So you go, you buy scratchers, you scratch them, and find out they are losers!

So you are convinced that the next scratch off ticket you buy will be a big winner. So you repeat exactly what you did. You buy the scratchers, scratch them, and find out they are STILL losers!

Now, you are even MORE convinced that the next scratcher ticket has to be a BIG winner!

So you repeat the same steps and the next thing you know, you’ve been in the convenience store for the past 30 minutes trying to get a winner. And then, you look in your wallet and realize that all your money is completely gone! You have lost all that valuable cash to the convenience store.

You get frustrated and go home.

The next day, you do the same WHOLE thing over again.

Am I just joking about this? Absolutely not!

I have actually witnessed people go into the convenience store and stay even up to two hours as if it was a mini casino and play all day and end up losing WAY too much money.

So the question is why do almost 90% of people who play the scratchers lottery game play in this destructive losing way and can’t control their gambling? The ANSWER is because they do NOT know the single SECRET to minimizing their losses!

You have probably experienced this yourself. You go to the store and over and over again, you can’t seem to stop spending the money. So many times, you “feel lucky” but you aren’t lucky. So many times, you are convinced the next scratcher ticket is going to be a winner and it isn’t.

So what can you do to PREVENT losing too much and still get to enjoy having fun playing the scratchers game? The key SECRET so success is that you have to STOP making the rookie mistake that if you “feel lucky”, it will be a reason you should win. It is NOT!

The important key to know is that just because your emotions make you “feel lucky” doesn’t mean, your odds will better.

So the secret that 90% of scratcher players don’t follow is that you must stop listening to your “I feel lucky” emotions. Those emotions DO NOT signal that you will get a winner!

This sounds like common sense but 90% of people who play the games ALWAYS DO NOT follow this crucial rule. Until then be smart & play successfully by NOT following your emotions!

And remember, don’t follow the “I feel lucky″ emotions because 99% of the time, that FEELING is wrong!

Play responsibly and play to win for fun!

BJ Min is the author of the 1st and ONLY method teaching secret tips on how to win in the scratchers lottery game. Min’s “How to Win Scratchers” system is available at HowToWinScratchers.com HowToWinScratchers.com

In the “How to Win Scratchers” system, Min reveals the secret tips to winning in the scratchers games from his experience as a convenience owner and from personally speaking to the lottery agents who know the INSIDE information the state lottery does not want you to know.

I can′t think of any industry where the pioneers are less regarded and disrespected then they are in the hip hop industry. In football names like John Madden, Joe Montana and Dan Marino are placed on pedestals and the players and coaches who come after them have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for them. In boxing which is one of the more violent sports, legends like Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard are adored by all. Maybe it’s a music thing? Nope, that’s not it either. If you look at the reception that the Rolling Stones or Paul McCartney receive at their concerts or the box office tally for the Johnny Cash and Ray Charles movies you would see that there is definitely a respect and demand for these legends.

There is a saying that goes “without those who came before us, we would not be able to accomplish what we do every day!” So why is it in the world of Hip Hop that if you came out during a certain time period or if you haven′t made an album in a while that you are considered a has-been. I know the demographic for hip hop fans falls into the generation x category who many people claim are the “what have you done for me lately” generation but that still doesn′t excuse this conduct. Not only are hip hop pioneers disregarded and unheralded they are often the target of the newer breed of hip hop artists. For some reason the artist in the hip hop industry feel threatened by their pioneers rather then fortunate. Instead of embracing these pioneers they often disrespect and denounce them. Yes, it may be true that past great hip hop artist have already had their time but I can′t understand how that in anyway infringes on the current hip hop star’s time. It seems the hip hop industry is in a state where their artist’s understand the quickest way to get a reputation is to try to discredit a previously established artists reputation. Unlike in sports, movies and other genres of the music industry where it is common place to have the proverbial torch handed to the next generation of starts, hip hop artists feel as though it is their duty to take that torch.

It is clear to see that the state that hip hop is currently in is that of a dog eat dog manner, but this doesn’t excuse the fact that these hip hop artist are turning their back on the ones who truly paved the way for them and can still be of great service. It is quite saddening to watch a pioneer attempt to make a comeback only to have their legs cut from underneath them by the very artists they indirectly helped create. The hip hop fans are so influenced by the new crop of hip hop artists that they themselves do not have the time of day for the pioneers who helped build this hip hop empire. Hopefully one day the true pioneers of hip hop will be rewarded and respected as they so obviously deserve.

Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to hip-hop-guides.com/ Hip Hop

“Can I help you?” – I say
Because it’s part of my job
Seated in front of me
He opens his gob
“What does this mean?”
He looks at me and asks
What I feel like saying is;
“That you’re a pain in the ass!”
But I don’t – I just smile
And say, “May I look?”
I glance at his letter
I’d have rather read a book
“I’ll just get your papers”
I get up to go
Things that we do
To earn us some dough!
Whilst retaining my seat
I look at his file
Where do I begin?
I start with a smile
“Well, it’s like this”
Is how I begin
Why is his face
Covered in that big grin?
Is he sucking a lemon?
Or maybe a lime
He says, “I understand
I’m just wasting your time!”

I have been writing poetry for many years and regularly have it published in print. My poetry is published by Forward Press and in many other publications. So I’m now putting my poetry online. I publish my poetry on my Blog jo-hale-poetry at jo-hale-poetry.blogspot.com/ jo-hale-poetry.blogspot.com/ and on 8hop.com 8hop.com/profile.php?user=johale My poetry on 8hop.com. I also have information about my poetry at squidoo.com/jo-hale-poetry squidoo.com/jo-hale-poetry. I’m married to my husband Peter.

Horse racing is one of the most popular gambling pursuits of all time.
The “Sport of Kings” is followed passionately by people from all over the world
wagering fortunes on their individual horse racing system.

In order to be successful with any horse racing system there are a number
of critical factors which should be studied in order to give your
horse racing system or betting system a higher percentage chance of success.

Fitness, studying the current form of a racehorse is the best way to gauge this,
new gamblers should certainly only pick well established runners and avoid the
two year olds until they gain experience.

Track conditions, pay attention to track conditions, whether the ground is hard or heavy,
it is extremely important to give this a priority in any horse racing system that you follow.
Track conditions can either enhance or reduce a horse’s performance, a horse’s form can usually
be produced on good ground so caution if the going is otherwise.

Distance, it’s important to look for horses with proven ability over their optimum
distance, this does not necessarily mean a winning finish every time but a consistently
good finish at similar distances.

The racecourse itself, all racecourses are different and this will have a bearing on how
a horse performs. Take time to study individual tracks with your own horse racing system,
does you horse perform better on long straight stretches or those tight twisting circuits,
keep a log of performance and preferences.

Trainers, learn what you can about individual trainers by studying race commentaries
in various form books and by watching as much of the race as you can, this will enable
you to identify which types of races certain trainers excel in.

Jockeys, jockeys can not make winners out of unsuitable or incapable horses, but poor
riding can make losers out of racing certainties. Make a note of the amateurs and apprentice
riders in order to identify next seasons winning jockeys.
Other notable factors include the draw, the type of race and of course key races or classic
races.

Next time you invest in a horse racing system take into consideration some of the key factors
I have motioned and put them to use in your strategy they should form the basis for more successful results.

David Pickett is a seasoned horse racing enthusiast and reviewer of horse racing systems
and products. You can access free information and tips at his website webopportunityreview.com/HorseRacingSystems.html webopportunityreview.com/HorseRacingSystems.html

Tucked into the beautiful Scandinavian landscape is the beautiful nation of Finland. With its majestic natural beauty, wonderful culture, and carefree social style, Finland is a great place for tourists to go on their annual family vacation. One of the best parts of Finland is its vibrant nightlife and great entertainment facilities, especially dance clubs, bars, and casinos. Finland’s casinos are great places to do some people watching, enjoy delicious finger foods, and make a little money, while having fun gambling. Finland has two major casinos that offer hundreds of gaming tables and great experiences for any tourist who comes through their doors.

In the Finnish capital city of Helsinki, there is a casino called the Grand Casino Helsinki that is a hot spot for the young professional crowd and groups of friends visiting from places near and far. For those who want to enjoy the nightlife from the Grand Casino, they can go to Lucky 7As, a sleek bar that attracts young people like moths to the flame. From the bar and the dining experience, visitors can go to the spacious 29,000 square foot gaming area. Gamblers can try their hand at the highly popular Texas Hold ‘Em poker or with a more classic game like blackjack and roulette. They can also step away from the gaming table to try their hand at one of the more than three hundred slot machines that can pay out big at any moment. For visitors in Helsinki, the Grand Casino is a nice distraction or place to waste some time after a long day of vacation tours.

Another Finnish city that has invested heavily in the future of Finland’s casinos is the Arkipelag Hotel and Casino in Mariehamn. This beautiful casino is an all-inclusive environment where tourists can stay at the beautiful hotel, dine in the fine Arkipelag restaurant, and then have some fun at the slot machine or the poker table. The three gaming tables and the cozy 1,600 square foot gaming area allow tourists to play roulette and blackjack only minutes away from their hotel room.

The Arkipelag Hotel and Casino and the Grand Casino Helsinki show the potential of Finland’s casino industry. While these casinos are more diminutive than competitors in other countries, they make up for it with great service, comfortable surroundings, and great locations near other Finnish hot spots. Visitors who are passing through Mariehamn or Helsinki should consider adding these Finnish casinos to their itinerary when planning a trip.

This article is the property of finland-casinos.com/ Finland Casinos

With all of the satellite tournaments running for the WSOP, entry to the WSOP is no longer reserved for only people with large bankrolls.

Online poker rooms are hosting many satellites to the WSOP. Generally, the typical entry to satellite tournaments is between $100 and $1,000, which is above many people’s budget.

Therefore, the poker rooms often hold satellites to these satellites. For example, if the buy-in of a WSOP Satellite Tournament is $100 $10, the poker room might hold a pre-satellite to this tournament where the buy-in is $11 $1.

One out of every ten people who enters the satellite would get an entry into the $100 $10 WSOP satellite.

Several online poker site also offer seats to the World Series of Poker by holding mass player freerolls. The odds are winning are low, but they are free, so who cares? List of the Best 2006 WSOP Satellites can be found at the following link…
www.wsop-tournament.com

Today, the legacy Benny Binion left the poker community ranks as the oldest, largest, most prestigious, and most media-hyped gaming competition in the world, and no doubt it holds the promise of an even brighter future. But equally important, The World Series of Poker has touched thousands of lives over the years, affording talented players the opportunity to follow their dreams, reach for the stars, and perhaps one day achieve greatness in their chosen endeavor.

Starting in 2005 only the final two days including the main event will be held there.

Win your seat by winning a satellite at various poker sites or put up your own entry money.

Both the 2003 and 2004 winners have won their seats at the Main Event from these very popular online poker websites.

WSOP-Tournament.com WSOP-Tournament.com will help make your dream come true. We keep track of all the satellites and special offers that will get you into the biggest of poker tournaments without having to pay that enourmous $10,000 entry fee.

Additionally, we will provide you with up-to-date WorldSeries of Poker News, a 2006 regularly updated schedule,sound tournament strategy, and media from past WSOPs.

For the experienced golfer, playing a new golf course for the first time is always an exciting occasion. My three buddies and I arrived full of anticipation at the prospects of the challenging round ahead, but our euphoria turned to dismay when we saw the foursome that would be playing ahead of us - four very elderly women complete with saggy support hose covering the top of what looks like orthopedic golf shoes and shawls in case the temperature drops below ninety degrees.

My friends and I immediately begin pacing like caged tigers and go into our ‘woe is us’ routine.

“I can’t believe they are going to let them play in front of us!”

“They must have bussed them here from the nearest nursing home.”

Proper etiquette is important, nowhere more so than on the golf course. Golf etiquette requires that a golfer replace his divots, fix ball marks on the green and let a faster group play through.

Finally, one of my buddies can take it no longer and he boldly struts over to the four seniors and asks if we can play ahead of them. Mind you, they haven’t hit a shot yet. Three of the woman look angry, but the fourth just smiles, points her cane in our direction and suggests that maybe we should go ahead and let them begin and see if they slow us down.

The four geriatric seniors then proceed to play like the proverbial ‘bat out of hell.’ By the time we’ve hit our first shot, the women have disappeared from sight. Racing greyhounds couldn’t have kept up with those sprinting spinsters.

We spend the afternoon slicing from sand trap to water hazard to poison ivy patch. After a few holes there is a hole and a half gap between us and the octogenarians. We begin running from shot to shot and calling eight foot putts good and we still can’t gain on them.

By the time we drag ourselves in after finishing the round, the gap is so large between us and the nursing home patrons that they’ve had time to eat a three-course meal in the clubhouse lounge.

“How’d we do, sonny?” the woman with the cane calls out as she uses a napkin to daintily dab from her lips the last few crumbs of her dessert.

A Buddhist proverb on respecting your elders states, “If you want to know what lies on the road ahead, ask someone who’s already been there.” Maybe there is something we can learn from our senior citizens - like patience, proper etiquette and a better golf swing.

Gary Mosher is co-author of ‘STOP the Anger!‘, Tomorrow’s Happiness Begins Today’ and the award-winning ‘Buddha in the Boardroom’, the book that shows you how to excel in today’s chaotic and stressful workplace environment, available at bodhitreepublishing.com bodhitreepublishing.com

If you are interested in getting an online gambling job it’s important to understand the history of the industry.

In 1994 one of the first software development companies Microgaming was established following the Free Trade and Processing Zone Act in Antigua. The head start was useful & Microgaming gained a real competitive advantage in the technology behind online betting & casinos. However it took 2 years before Intercasino launched the first internet casino which could accept real money wagers in October of 1996.

It wasn’t long before the burgeoning business came under the scrutiny of the authorities in America when Jon Kyl attempted to introduce the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act which planned to make it illegal for any company to offer online gambling to any US citizen. However the bill failed to make it through congress but gave a glimpse of the industries strained relationship with the US authorities.

By 1999 there were already up to 700 online casinos offering online betting opportunities impressive given the slow uptake of the internet amongst the general public. It was also around this point the introduction of more sophisticated software from Boss Media allowed for multiplayer games with the ability for users to chat to each other. This new technology had a huge impact on the industry & really helped create an involving & social environment to gamble.

The following year was hugely significant as Cryptologic are listed on the NASDAQ exchange. The company who provided encrypted electronic payment technology were proving a success with both customers & investors. Also having plenty of success was a winner on The Sands of the Caribbean online casino won $400k at the date the largest online casino payout.

But by 2002 that had already seemed like a small win with a number of winners taking home more than a million dollars in online casino winnings. Inevitably these wins drew even more of attention from the US government who began creating a series of laws which would all but outlaw online gambling with a bill that prevented online gambling.

This gives you a basic introduction to some of the historical background to online gambling industry, the perfect foundation if you are looking to get an igaming job.

Charlie Young writes for Pentasia the world’s leading recruitment website for pentasia.com/ iGaming Jobs. If you are interested in working for an online betting company, casino or pentasia.com/vacancies/searchresults.asp?cid=5 online gambling job please visit Pentasia for more information.

Many small organizations have volunteered to help out in the Nairobi Slums to help those in need, some of the poorest in Africa living under the worst conditions. One small group KENWA has helped 1743 children? Not just any children, orphans of HIV/AIDS victims.

That may seem like a lot but 1,743 is only the tiniest fraction of the total which was 14,000,000 in 2001, who knows what that number is today, orphans in need? It certainly is a great start and there are hundreds of such groups helping, but are they really making a dent? It obviously is not enough. It is not solving the problem or root cause, but it helps those individual children.

Helping the people in the Nairobi slums is a tricky business indeed and in some cases it may be causing more problems that it is helping. You see, there needs to be a total solution, not a band-aid. Unfortunately often the aid to the slums causes more people to show up for free services and help, expanding the slums and worsening the situation.

Some believe and have actually made statements that we need to cut Kenya off from all US Taxpayers money, as they say that the government is corrupt. In actuality it is perhaps less corrupt than other African Nations. Still we send $1.6 Billion in aid to Kenya and the slums are still there.

If we are to fix the slums or upgrade the living conditions there for those folks then we need to control that project, as they don’t seem care to care and have actually made statements in fact they do not even want the slums there, do not consider it their responsibility for these illegal settlements.

The humanitarian crisis goes on, something needs to be done. I certainly hope this article is of interest and that is has propelled thought. The goal is simple; to help you in your quest to be the best in 2007. I thank you for reading my many articles on diverse subjects, which interest you.

“Lance Winslow″ - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance WorldThinkTank.net/ WorldThinkTank.net/. Lance is a guest writer for ourspokanemagazine.com/ Our Spokane Magazine in Spokane, Washington

Numerology divides your life into three major stages or Life Cycles. Each of these cycles has a challenge tied to it; a personal problem or inhibition which must be faced and conquered. Want to know what your challenges are?

Calculating your Life Cycle Challenges

The timing of your Life Cycles is determined by your Life Path. Your first Life Cycle runs from birth to your first Turning Point which is calculated by subtracting your Life Path from 36 (four times nine). Your Second Life Cycle starts at that point and ends 27 years later (3 times 9). Your third and final Life Cycle begins at the end of your second life cycle and runs for the rest of your life.

Each Life Cycle Challenge number is calculated based on your date of Birth. Each element of your date of birth is first reduced to a single digit by fadic addition. Then these sums are used to find your challenge values.

Your first cycle challenge is determined by calculating the difference between your fadic birth month, and birth day. Your second cycle challenge is found by taking the difference between your fadic birth day and your birth year. Your third and final cycle challenge is found by taking the difference between your first and second challenge values.

For example, actor Johnny Depp was born on June 9th, 1963; so his Life cycle challenges are calculated as follows:

Life Path = (06 09 1963) = (1978) = (1 9 7 = (25) = (2 5) = (7)

Fadic Birthday Elements:

(Month) = (6), (Day) = (9), (Year) = (1963) = (1 9 6 3) = (19) = (1 9) = (10) = (1)

Life Cycle Challenges:

(First Life cycle ends) = (36 - 7) = age 29

(Second Life Cycle ends) = (29 27) = age 56

(First Challenge - birth to 29) = (Day - Month) = (9 - 6) = (3)

(Second Challenge - 29 to 56) = (Day - Year) = (9 - 1) = (8)

(Third challenge - 56 and up) = (First - Second) = (3 - = (-5) = (5)

The various Life Cycle Challenge values and their meanings are shown below:

Life Cycle Challenge (0)

There will be no single, individual challenge to be overcome in this Life cycle; instead the challenge of this cycle will constantly change from day to day.

Life Cycle Challenge (1)

The challenge of this Life cycle will be a reluctance to take the initiative in matters; a fear of the leader’s role. There is also a certain fear of independence which will need to be overcome.

Life Cycle Challenge (2)

The challenge of this Life cycle will be a lack of awareness of the needs of other people a lack of sensitivity. There will also be a reluctance to cooperate which you will need to overcome.

Life Cycle Challenge (3)

The challenge of this Life cycle will be a reluctance to enjoy life, to be willing to spend time or money just for fun. Your creativity may be wasted on trivial things. A difficulty in expressing yourself will need to be overcome.

Life Cycle Challenge (4)

The challenge of this life cycle will be to look at life clearly; to see it as it is. You will need to develop a more practical view of life. You will also need to overcome the tendency to get in a rut in this cycle.

Life Cycle Challenge (5)

The challenge of this life cycle will be to overcome fears of new tasks and environments, of taking risks in your life. There will also be a certain amount of reluctance to communicate with others.

Life Cycle Challenge (6)

The challenge of this life cycle will be the chance of disruption in your home life, unless a balance is achieved. You will also need to overcome a dislike of taking responsibility for things.

Life Cycle Challenge (7)

The challenge of this cycle will be to overcome the fear of solitude; a lack of faith. You will also need to overcome the fear of knowing yourself and examining your deepest motives.

Life Cycle Challenge (8)

The challenge of this cycle will be to overcome a reluctance to accept your personal power and to avoid becoming greedy. You will also need to overcome disjointed feelings in your life.

Keith Abbott is the developer and owner of ‘Numerology 4 You’ where you can order your own