Astrology Opus

Are Astrologers just plain stupid?

We live at an interesting time of scientific knowledge. Scientists say that you cannot gain an advantage over the Casino, since the odds are stacked against you. Scientists also say that Astrology does not seem feasible, since it does not fit in with known scientific laws. However, it is estimated that approximately 100 million people in the world either follow Astrology or see that there is some truth in it.

Are all these people gullible or stupid? Do people just follow something in their millions, century after century, if there is nothing there? Are humans really this fickle, or is it because each of them has had personal experiences or discoveries that have made them see that something very real and valid is going on? Avoid being too fickle yourself when answering this question!

Why this is an interesting time is because of this disparity in scientific and common knowledge. One day, probably in the not-too-distant future, when science has begun to unravel the causes and effects of Astrology in more detail, several areas of life will change form or lose their appeal. Can you imagine a world where Insurance companies would work out your motor vehicle premiums based on how accident-prone your birth-chart was? Or where police would be able to short-list you with regards to having committed a crime on a specific date? Or where employers would first look at your Astrological compatibility with the existing staff-members? Or where mothers would choose the time of their child's Caesarian birth so as to avoid a Scorpio moon, a Saturn opposition or whatever? Can you imagine a world of Astrological discrimination? Are you beginning to appreciate why Astrology is known as 'secret' or 'hidden' knowledge? Why it is 'protected'? Why you can argue with someone or spell it out to them until you are blue in the face, and they still won't see it? They are not thick. They are just excluded.

Astrology is a gift. It 'forces open' your Third Eye. Certain aspects in a person's natal chart, especially to or from Mercury and Uranus, enable (or permit) them to see its truth. For the rest, it is simply blocked. They just don't get it, or are not interested. They cannot, or may not, take advantage of the influences affecting their lives. Without a doubt, there are times which are favorable for one to undertake various tasks or activities, and times when it is extremely unadvisable to undertake these same activities. The sterile world of scientists, insurance companies, criminal investigators, psychiatrists, and... yes, casinos, is still mostly unaware of these hugely deterministic influences that affect our lives and fortunes.

Thank goodness! Would you rather be one of the first people to take advantage of a gold rush, or only get in when the millions in their hordes were frantically trying to make their fortunes? Be grateful for your your knowledge, your 'gift', and things as they stand. Take advantage of esoteric knowledge, before it becomes common knowledge.

Adrian Fourie, 27 years habitual gambler, studied astrology for 15 years and believes he has found a way to predict lucky days based on planetary transit shapes: http://www.luckydays.tv.


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Texas Holdem Tournament Poker Strategy - Betting Is Communicating

The "Language" of Poker Bets

We humans are very perceptive creatures. We are able to communicate in many different ways with one another. By saying something, by saying nothing, by shrugging our shoulders, by winking, delaying, etc. These are all forms of communicating.

Do you realize that when you place a poker bet you are actually communicating something to the other players? Understanding what you are communicating with your betting, and understanding what the other players are communicating with their bets is one of the cornerstones of good poker play.

By mastering this form of poker communications, you will find yourself becoming a truly formidable poker player. If you ignore this betting language, you will consistently lose - it's as simple as that.

When a player calls, it often just means they're limping to see the next card with the hope of improving their hand. When a player checks, it typically means they're not too happy with their current hand, and would like to see another card before making any move. Yes, they could be trapping, but that's the exception, not the rule.

When a player bets, they're communicating that they like their hand and they want some action, so they're risking more chips in order to take control of the action or just take the pot. Whether this communications is "real" or not depends - upon what style of player they are: tight, solid, loose, maniac, etc. and how this player communicates.

If you've been paying attention (like you should be), you'll have a pretty good idea of how "honest" this player typically communicates (bets/plays). Aggressive players who play a lot of hands and raise a lot to drive people out of pots can be generally considered "dishonest" and can't be trusted to communicate (bet) honestly.

Tight/solid players are relatively honest, usually betting more in accordance with the true strength of their hand, making them easier to read most of the time. Learn to read these different player's betting signals and you'll be amazed at how much your game improves.

Decide how "honest" or "dishonest" you want your betting signals to be that the other players are reading from you. Try mixing these signals up a bit so the other players can't quite tell what to expect from you and it'll help by causing them to make more mistakes against you, resulting in bigger winnings.

Now, let's have a look at an example situation. Let's say you're in a game with 9 people at the table, and on the button, so you'll get to act last and have the most information to work with. Your starting hand is good, but not great, such as a 67 spades-suited connector. The action comes around and half of the players have dropped out, and several players have limped in. You go ahead and limp in as well, wanting to see the flop like everyone else. The flop comes: 4s, Jc, 9d - not exactly what you'd hoped for. The first three players check. The 4th player throws out a bet of 3 times the big blind. So, where are we?

Ignoring your hand for just a moment (since we're talking about betting and communicating - right?), everyone except the 4th player communicated that they didn't really like the flop, then the 4th player placed a decent bet. Is he trying to steal the pot or does he now have a pair of Jacks? Since we've been watching these players' style of play all along, and we quickly realize that this is a fairly tight player, we would correctly conclude that this basically "honest", tight player has hit that pair of Jacks.

On the other hand, if the 4th player had instead been playing loose with lots of bets and raises, stealing many pots and pushing people around quite a bit, then they can't be trusted since they're fundamentally "dishonest" with their betting communications patterns.

See how this works? Now, about your hand. You need to fold either way here, since the odds of you making a flush or straight aren't good, and there's an overpair of Jacks that's possible and likely based upon what's being communicated (and someone could also be trapping that checked, too).

So, what are you communicating with your bets? Are you even thinking about that? Before you fire out a bet, you need to consider what "message" you want to send the other players, and make sure your intended message gets through, in order to affect the other players' actions and control the outcomes more often.

What are the others communicating to you with their bets? What kind of "communicator" are they? Honest or dishonest? Consistent or variable? How much do you believe what they're telling you? Are you really listening, or just looking at your own hand too much?

So, Betting Is Communicating. Become truly fluent in this "poker language" and you'll be amazed at how much it boosts your winnings.

Good luck!

Rick Braddy is an avid writer, poker player and top professional software developer and marketer. Visit his Texas holdem website at http://www.poker-sidekick.com websites to learn more.

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Online Bingo Software

Online bingo software powers bingo games across the web. This software comes in two different forms: download bingo and non-download bingo.

The online bingo software for download bingo games needs to be installed from the players chosen site. The installation for this can be a fairly lengthy process, but once it has been installed the player can begin playing games straight from their hard drive. The disadvantage of download bingo is that it is time consuming to download and it takes up valuable disk space on player’s computers once the online bingo software has been installed. These games can also take a fairly lengthy time to open, and as the game is not played live, players may find that the game loses some of the action and effect.

Non-download or Flash bingo games use online bingo software that allows players to play online games without having to download the software. The game is played live, which means that the game is automatically loaded when it opened from the bingo game site. Game time is faster and smoother as games are played in real-time. Flash games also feature high quality graphics that add to the player’s experience. Starting to play Flash online bingo software games is as simple as signing up at the players chosen bingo site.

It is easy to identify which games use which type of online bingo software. All new players need to do is look on the site to see if the game is played using Flash or downloaded online bingo software. There is generally a link or button to this effect at the bottom of the bingo site.

All that new players need do then is decide if they would prefer to play download or Flash games using the online bingo software of their choice.

Mary Weber has been an online bingo fanatic for over 7 years. Though she has played other forms of online gambling, Mary has always stated that bingo is her true passion. Her internet bingo related publications are filled with interesting and useful online bingo tips. Her many articles she has written can be found at: http://www.online-bingo.net.

Bingo Cruise Ode

Bingo Cruise

If you feel like you need to get away from it all, but you can’t imagine missing out on your chance to play bingo, then going on a bingo cruise would be your ideal vacation.

There is so much more to going on a bingo cruise than just playing bingo however. These cruises give you a full luxury cruise ship experience that includes meals, entertainment, ports of call and of course, fun. All of this is centered around bingo, from tournaments to smaller games and the chance to win guaranteed cash prizes in the region of up to $80,000. It’s simply a matter of finding the best cruise option for your requirements and contacting the cruise organizers to make a booking.

Currently, the one of the best bingo cruises available is run through Carnival Legend. They have a World Championship Bingo Tournament & Gaming Cruise that offers fast paced bingo action in a high quality luxury environment. The cruise is an 8 day adventure, with ports of call in Central America. Stops include Panama, Costa Rica and Belize. Daily activities on offer range from shopping trips in the two-level promenade that boasts a number of shops and clubs, lounging around the on deck pool, casino activities and fine dining at the liners deluxe dining establishments. Night time activities include a reservation only supper club, a wide variety of entertainment shows at the Follies Lounge, and dancing the night away at the Legend Dance Club. Bingo holds the spotlight each day, with the World Bingo Championships dominating the day’s activities and excitement.

World Championship Bingo has guaranteed cash prizes worth $80,000.00. This also includes a final blackout game that has a cash payout of $10,000.00. State-of-the-art bingo equipment is provided by Arrow International. Passengers can also look forward to the popular Symphony of Slots and Blackjack Tournaments that are held on board.

Aside from all the bingo action, and the deluxe cruise experience, going on a cruise holds loads of opportunities for the bingo enthusiasts. Players get to meet new people, travel to exotic destinations, experience the thrill of traveling across the ocean and of course each day brings new adventures and fun. This is the kind of vacation that one will remember for years after the event. We all need some adventure in our lives, and going on a cruise is by far one of the most thrilling things that one can do!

Mary Weber has been an online bingo fanatic for over 7 years. Though she has played other forms of online gambling, Mary has always stated that bingo is her true passion. Her internet bingo related publications are filled with interesting and useful online bingo tips. Her many articles she has written can be found at: http://www.online-bingo.net.