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In the ever growing world of poker, being on tilt can be a poker players’ biggest fear. Poker players are said to be on tilt when they are just not at their best game. They often play many hands, the majority of them being losses, place bets on bad hands, place off the wall high bets on mediocre hands, or out of desperation try wild, obvious bluffs. Players on tilt are often reckless, and make bad decisions and errors uncommon to them. Once a player goes on tilt, it is very hard to break the cycle.

More often than not, by the time a player realizes they are on tilt, it is too late to avoid it. Many players have lost their entire stack before they would admit they were on tilt and walk away. It is important to look for warning signs of possibly going on tilt, so that you can stop before it is too late. Playing when you are tired is one of the most likely causes of tilt. When you are tired, you aren’t at your best no matter what you are doing. Your ability to make good decisions is impacted, and since that is a crucial skill in poker playing, you really should not play when you are overly tired. When you start to get sleepy, and feel your fatigue level rising, it is important to stop playing and rest. You can always come back later, and will probably play better because you will be well rested and wide awake, hence, making better decisions. This is a likely cause of tilt that you have control over and can stop before it starts.

Many players let their tempers get them on tilt as well. They often let comments made by other players get under their skin, which sets them on edge and makes them more likely to make costly mistakes. Mane poker players will do this on purpose to throw their opponents off their games, so it is easier for them to win. These obnoxious players are easier to ignore when you are playing online poker, you can always close off your chat screen, or many websites now have features where you can ignore chat from a particular player. For this reason, players who play online are less likely to go on tilt due to comments from another player.

If you seem to be in a cycle of getting bad cards, making bad bets, or catching yourself making mistakes that are uncommon for you, it should be considered an early warning sign of going on tilt. The more annoyed you become at the situation, the worse your game will be. As your game gets worse, your frustration level will rise even more, which will put you on a fast path to going on tilt. This is one of those crucial moments where you should be the responsible player and realize it is better to walk away than to keep playing and hope things will get better. Chances are that even if you do get better cards, or you do make better bets, you will still lose because you are already to the point of being off your game and on tilt.

During any poker game it is important to keep your attention focused on what you are doing. When you get distracted, you are more likely to make costly mistakes. With every mistake you make, you put yourself one step closer to going on tilt. So, when you catch yourself losing your focus, walk away for a few hands and come back, or try to remove whatever it is that is causing you to lose your concentration.

As a general rule of thumb, if you are having a bad day, or you feel as though things just aren’t going well, you should not allow yourself to play. Things that happen in our day to day lives affect everything we do, and are sure to impact our focus, concentration, and decision making abilities, therefore making players more likely to go on tilt. When things seem to be going wrong for you, it is hard to take your mind completely off of them no matter what you do. It is better to work out your problems before you play, so that you will have all attention on what you are doing, and can avoid the feared being on tilt.

It is important for every poker player to be aware of what tilt means and how to avoid being impacted by it. Everyone will have a bad game now and then, but when it is more often than not, chances are there is something else going on that is causing you to be off your game. Good players learn to recognize the difference between bad luck and tilt, and they know when to walk away.

Read up on poker players Phil “Unabomber” Laak and Phil Gordon.

the disease of extremism
is infectious;
whoever cannot think of
their child
growing up without it
is part of the phenomenon!

(the choice of the day).
fanaticism,–
with a powerful ideology
are seeds for suicide!
murder: giving
reasons to rage!…
ask:
leninist
che
hitler
bin laden
they will show you
to a noble
act of death!…
(that is what they say).
throw out:
poverty,
the disadvantaged
save the ideology,
that is the
infected,
the choice!…

#812 8/212/05

Notes by Rosa Pealoza: the author has not written to be political, rather psychological as his mind worksboth in poetry and perhaps with all his writings. He writes as he sees things, be it close up, or from a distance. And he sees evidently terrorism more in an ideological frame than others do. Right or wrong, he looks at the character, the soul of the phenomenon. When he wrote the book, “Islam, In search of Satan’s Rib,” many thought of the book being anti this and that. When in essence, he was looking at the God’s you might say; again, not political, per se, rather, psychological, if not theological, and not trying to persuade anyone to any certain religion. He received a letter of thanks from Arial Sharon, and a picture signed by him, as a compliment. This poem seems to reflect some of that old message he tried to write in the book.

See Mr. Dennis Siluk’s book at http://www.bn.com or http://www.abe.com

Wanadoo offers £14.99 pounds 8Meg service

Wanadoo’s £14.99 pounds 8Meg service is getting rave reviews. Looking for a fabulous deal on broadband service? Here is one you can’t possibly pass up. Wanadoo Broadband is one of the top three broadband providers in the UK and have released a great deal. It is £14.99 pounds 8Meg service for those who wish to try out broadband service for the first time.

This price is right for most people, and even though the service may be a touch slower than the typical 2 mbps entry point, it is not an issue. For those who have been suffering in silence with dial-up for the past few years, it could be the treat of their lives. Perhaps if prices continue to get more competitive between the three top U.K. broadband providers, those that take advantage of this deal from Wanadoo could upgrade to a faster speed for little or no money per month. This program is also really good for anyone who wants to improve their Internet experience and also for those who run a small business from their home. Even though the bandwidth is only 1 mbps, this speed is still much faster than the typical dial-up service.

Currently, there are plenty of cheap Internet offers out there, and dial-up service is cheaper than anything else. Some providers will give you dial-up service completely free. The catch is that you must be if willing to live with the annoying pop-ups and advertisements that appear while surfing the Internet on your computer.

Wanadoo is nothing like this. They have a solid reputation, at £14.99 pounds, the price may be twice as much as most dial-up services, but it is still considered quite reasonable as far as pricing goes.

If you are looking at broadband service for the first time, this pricing deal and speed entry point can be a great place to begin with broadband service. This is a good option for a business owner, too. Even though later users may need more bandwidth, Wanadoo can provide that as well. This deal is very attractive, and is a nice upgrade from dial up service.

Also included in this deal from Wanadoo, are a free modem, free hookup and free anti-virus protection. You can also find similar deals at other providers like Homecall and BT Broadband, which offer great introductory packages with 2mbps speeds.

As with anything, if you are a first time shopper looking at broadband, it helps to do your research. There are plenty of good providers out there who offer reputable products at good prices. By talking to people who currently use Wanadoo or some other broadband provider, it is a good way to help you find the right one for you.

No matter what you look for a broadband service, the nearly unbelievable price of Wanadoo’s £14.99 pounds per month 8Meg service is one to check out. Maybe if prices do continue to drop and broadband becomes even more affordable, it is still possible that Wanadoo’s deal could be the best deal around for some time.

Robert Michael is the owner of Best Broadband Review which is a great place to find Broadband Links, Resources and Articles. For more information go to: www.bestbroadbandreview.co.uk

When someone is put in charge of fundraising, their first instinct is to look for something new and different. While change is great, sometimes the tried and true fundraisers work best. That’s why they are tried and true, right?

Whichever fundraiser you choose for your group, consider the amount of time and resources you will need to accomplish your goal. Ask anyone who has organized a quick and easy fundraiser, and they will tell you there was not much quick and easy about it. That’s where tried and true fundraisers come in.

Try one of these ideas for your next fundraiser:

Yard Sale/Garage Sale
Athlet-A-Thon Events
Product Sales
Car Wash
Overlay Fundraiser

Yard Sale/Garage Sale
Parents, neighbors, family members all donate their unneeded belongings to the cause. Locate a site to hold your sale. One person’s yard or the parking lot of a business work well, with permission of course. Advertise cheaply in the local newspaper and by using flyers.

Increase your traffic by advertising that this is a multi-family sale. Each family can attend their own table or you can schedule block times for groups of volunteers to work. How many working volunteers you need will depend on how much stuff you collect. By the end of your sale, you will see that, indeed, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

Athlet-A-Thon Events
Called by various names, these “thon” events not only raise money, but showcase the talents of the team! Each team member gets sponsors to sign up for a flat amount or a certain amount they will pay per lap, distance throw, accurate kick, whatever talent or group of talents works best for your team.

Your target sponsors can be local businesses, neighbors, family members, and so on. Save money by making your own pledge forms.

Product Sales
Product sale fundraisers can vary in duration and complexity.

There are three basic categories of product sales:

Immediate sale
Flyer sale
Catalog sale

If simplicity is your goal, go for the immediate sale, or cash and carry items. These are usually low ticket items and often involve something edible. Consider the size of your target audience and order products accordingly. You don’t want to get stuck with leftovers.

For medium complexity and higher revenue and profit than immediate sales, is the one to two-page flyer offering products from a similar category. This is more complex than a cash and carry sale because a second visit to the customer is required to deliver the products they bought.

The more complex product sale fundraiser is the catalog sale. Suppliers offer all kinds of product catalogs from candy or seasonal items to safety and first aid kits. Because catalogs offer a wider variety, the first sales call is more involved. Before choosing which catalog your team offers, consider who you will be selling to. The usual suspects are family members, neighbors, co-workers and local businesses.

Knowing what other area groups are selling or have recently sold can help determine what kind of product you choose to sell. Imagine trying to sell sweet treats on the heels of the Girl Scouts cookie sale. Knowing your competition can determine your level of success.

Car Wash
The most tried and true of them all, the car wash stands true as a great way to raise money. Some advanced planning is involved and getting your volunteers lined up is an important step. Secure a place to hold your car wash; many gas stations and convenience stores are very approachable about having a car wash at their site. It increases their traffic and brings in more potential customers.

You will need a water source (or two), cleaning supplies, promotional posters, and plenty of car washers. Be sure to have some of your volunteers holding signs where passing traffic can see them. Waving car wash signs at a safe location near a busy intersection works well. You can charge a certain amount per vehicle, or simply ask for donations. Often, taking donations reaps more money than a flat fee per car.

Profit Tip: Use An Overlay
Any of these tried and true fundraising methods can be enhance by doing an overlay fundraiser. Do a cash and carry product sale or bake sale at your yard sale, car wash, or “thon” event. While you’ve got your resources gathered, take advantage of it and make as much money at one event as possible. Who knows, you might not have to do that second fundraiser after all!

For any fundraising effort, always make sure your team members are safe and supervised. Be sure each team member can tell a potential “customer” what group they represent and why they are raising money. Everyone should also know what the collective goal is, and the average amount each individual needs to attain to make that collective goal.

By using a tried and true fundraiser, you are using a proven method for your team’s fundraising success.

Kimberly Reynolds writes about fundraising ideas and tips for using easy fundraisers on her website. Find hundreds of fundraiser ideas on her website.