Archive for May, 2009

What About This Friday’s Roll Over? My Passion of Winning the Euro Millions and Experiencing a Life Sentence of Opulence for the Rest of My Life

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

My acquaintance Adam calls me on the telephone to tell me that he’s discovered some on-line gambling web sites that I must have to check over. I have never really been serious into gambling, but I figured o.k., I have to give it a trial run. And Then I tried out some black jack and poker, but honestly, they simply are not my thing. So I see these online lotto sites and I figure that over the net I can play all different lotteries around the world. Right Away to me this looks a heap more joy, then I guess I may give it a try out. Firstly I tried my luck at euro millions, you know a European lottery. I chose my lotto winning numbers and then anticipated and daydreamed that I would win it big. I didn’t on that occasion but when the euromillions results came out; I was highly surprised to realise that I had actually come really near to the winning lottery numbers. I sought out a couple of other lotteries, but I felt that I had come so near the first time on the euro lotto, that I just had to give it another shot. Up until now, I haven’t scooped millions of dollars, but all the same, I have scooped some money, and so I carry on playing the euro millions and picking lottery numbers, going for the big break. I am one of those souls who like to believe in the likelihood of winning it big, because it’s tough to reckon getting that sort of money some other way.

As for my acquaintance, he still continues on with his passion of on-line gambling and finds himself at the online casino for at least 60 minutes a day. He too has won some money, but it has high’s and low’s and the difference is, when you lose at gambling you usually lose a lot but when you lose at the e-lottery, it doesn’t cost you as near as much. I think that the lotto is the only way for me to go foreward and the thought of winning it big and on top of that, it is only costing me simply a few pounds “makes it more appealing”.

Heroes Journey: Farewell to the Old Self

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

The Hero’s Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters:

The Hero’s Journey:

• Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.

• Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.

• Interpreted metaphorically, laterally and symbolically, allows an infinite number of varied stories to be created.

The Hero’s Journey is also a study of repeating patterns in successful stories and screenplays. It is compelling that screenwriters have a higher probability of producing quality work when they mirror the recurring patterns found in successful screenplays.

The Hero’s Journey is also a study of conventions. Before screenwriters can decide whether to accept or reject the conventions, they must appreciate their purpose and value.

Consider this:

• Titanic (1997) grossed over $600,000,000 – uses the Hero’s Journey as a template.

• Star Wars (1977) grossed over $460,000,000 – uses the Hero’s Journey as a template.

• Shrek 2 (2004) grossed over $436,000,000 – uses the Hero’s Journey as a template.

• ET (1982) grossed over $434,000,000 – uses the Hero’s Journey as a template.

• Spiderman (2002) grossed over $432,000,000 – uses the Hero’s Journey as a template.

• Out of Africa (1985), Terms of Endearment (1983), Dances with Wolves (1990), Gladiator (2000) – All Academy Award Winners Best Film are based on the Hero’s Journey.

• Anti-hero stories (Raging Bull (1980), Goodfellas (1990) etc) are all based on the Hero’s Journey.

• Heroine’s Journey stories (Million Dollar Baby (2004), Out of Africa (1980) etc) are all based on the Hero’s Journey.

Farewell to the Old Self

Once the hero has completed the Transformation (also known as the stage of the Road of Trials), he says goodbye to his Old Self and welcomes his New Self.

Pre the farewell, there maybe forces pulling him back as well as pushing him forward. In Elizabethtown (2005), Drew has three simultaneous conversations – Ellen represents his Old Self and Claire represents his New Self to be.

There is a tangible break from the Old Self. In Dances with Wolves (1990), John Dunbar explicitly states (after finding the skinned buffalo), a disassociation with his fellow “White Man.” In Elizabethtown (2005), Drew says goodbye to Ellen.

There is also a transfer of symbols that accompanies the change (often clothing or a signature expression). In Dances with Wolves (1990), John Dunbar trades his hat and jacket away.

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Kal Bishop is a management consultant based in London, UK. His specialities include Knowledge Management and Creativity and Innovation Management. He has consulted in the visual media and software industries and for clients such as Toshiba and Transport for London. He has led Improv, creativity and innovation workshops, exhibited artwork in San Francisco, Los Angeles and London and written a number of screenplays. He is a passionate traveller. He can be reached at http://managing-creativity.com

Public Speaking Tidbits

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Public speaking can be a scary experience. It comes naturally to some people and some it doesn’t. I’m offering to share little tidbits that may be of help to you when you have the next big speech. You’ll gain self confidence and the respect of the audience.

Let’s start with the basics. It’s important for everyone to remember that some people are naturally born with the gift of gab and some aren’t. You may be surprised to know that a lot of public speakers are uncomfortable speaking in a natural setting. Some people can speak to a large group of people and have a hard time talking with a complete stranger in a one on one conversation. If you’re someone who can speak to a complete stranger but not a crowd, you know how troubling it can be if the roles were reversed.

When talking to a crowd of three or more, remember not to have anything in your mouth. That includes chewing gum, stuff on teeth, and anything else you might think of. It will act as a distraction and it may stifle what you have to say. You want people to hear what you have to say right? Of course you do.

Some people find it easing to stand behind a podium to speak. There’s nothing wrong with that. Most men prefer that, in case a zipper may be faulty or something. Using a podium can also act as a stand for you to place things on. I recommend using a podium if you think it will help you speak better. It also works as a barrier between you and your audience.

You can speak with your hands. It will help get your points across too. You don’t want to over do it of course, but if you do it moderately it will help you. Some speakers find it helpful to hold a pen in one of their hands. The pen will act as a stress killer. If you’re feeling tense, you can squeeze the pen. No one will notice you doing so either.

It would be wise to have water close by. If you feel that you’re getting choked up, take a sip of water. Ice cold water will restrict the vocal passage, so it would be better if you had the water at room temperature.

Don’t worry about stumbling over words. Just talk about things you know and look at your notes. Try to make random eye contact with whomever your speaking to. Also, try not to focus on one person for the eye contact. It might make the person uncomfortable and you wouldn’t want that. Ask the group questions, get interactive with the audience. People love that. No one likes to just sit there and listen to someone talk for a long time. You’ll want to get the crowd to interact.

The worst thing you can do is rehearse the speech over in your head. If you get off track, you’ll start to panic. Just float with it and you’ll do fine. Smiling doesn’t hurt but it’s a bad idea to do it the whole time. Your audience will know public speaking isn’t easy and you’ll have their respect. You’ll gain self confidence and that’s the important thing.

Jeffery S. Miller is the author of the Higgins Series. Miller has been a public speaker since his high school days as an officer with the Future Farmers of America Club. Feel free to visit his site and let him know how this article helped you. The site is http://www.freewebs.com/jefferysmiller

Pass Any Drug Test

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Is it feasible to pass any drug test?

No, but this only a tiny part of the story. If you’re interested in the dark side of the drug essay industry, keep learning.

Pass Any Blood Drug Test?

Forget it. Blood drug tests are ran through a highly sophistocated GC/MS arrangement that cannot be overcame by real ways.

Pass Any Hair Drug Test>

Learn all about it! Hair drug essay is innovative, but it’s quite feasible to pass any drug test under its veil. There are many OTC, legal dietary supplement shampoos that are available online, such as Spectrum Labs GET CLEAN, and Detoxify brand ROOT CLEAN. You know what else works? Nexus shampoo. Yep, a average shampoo will do the same thing, but I’d play it safe and go with the commercial drug testing detoxification supplements with a proven track record. The average cost is US$30-40.

Pass Any Urine Drug Test?

Passing a urine drug test is at the helm of the detoxification industry. Urine drug tests can be defeated through drinks, pills, additives, and even synthetic human urine! Synthetic human urine is entirely undetectable except for situations where the drug tests are controlled by the tester. Such drug tests are regulated by state, local, and/or federal law, and any attempt to defraud the test is against the law, so don’t even try it.

Passing a drug test, any drug test, is possible, but remember, the better advice is to not use drugs at all. A potential issue is receiving second hand toxins, although you shouldn’t worry too much about it.

Cyberspace Gambling Keeps Gaming Buffs Safe at Home

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

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Some risk takers will likely have heard of the slogan “offshore sports betting” recently, but some might not be wholly positive what that implies. An offshore betting internet site fundamentally functions exterior to the legal power of any particular state or it can mean a networked betting web site that locates their host servers in a country where internet gaming is not outlawed. Briefly therefore, it can be delineated as a wagering facility doing business extraneous of the authority of the nation of the clientele. Computer accessible betting web sites are currently regulated via 3 institutions. These federations are OSGA (the Offshore Gaming Association), the IGC (Interactive Gaming Council) and the Fidelity Trust Gaming Association FTGA.

The Offshore Gaming Association is an autonomous authority that keeps checks on the overseas betting trade, they strive to provide betting lovers the capability to quickly pick out worthy businesses to play gambling games on, without anguish. It strives to protect the legal rights of betters, and also they charge no society charges. The Offshore Gaming Association are an expert not to mention unprejudiced third party administration that expresses nonpartisan opinions, suggested by customer feedback, independent inquiry, conversations, insider prompts and also supplies industry information.

The IGC is a nonprofit administration. The organisation was established to provide a forum for involved participants to discuss problems and to move forward shared worries in the international online sports gambling profession, to establish straightforward and also steadfast professional codes and practises that aim to improve buyer certainty in world wide web based wagering commodities and services, and in addition to work as the sports betting industry’s inclusive policy spokesperson and the council also supplies an information depot.

The IGC have developed a name for dependability, equity also credibility on account of the scrupulous standards of integrity it exhibits, and its appeal to business organizations of ethical practise. The IGC influences offshore sports gambling via championing a special ten step code of practise and bills sports gaming sites a price to feature their logo. Displeased bettors may, if they like, disclose any of their conflicts to the Interactive Gaming Council.

The FTGA has been formed in a venture to compose a benchmark which will improve the actions of machine-accessible sports gambling operations. The council understand that conducting business with respected partners, they can fabricate an alliance of the most trustworthy and professional internet gaming operations globally.

These are governing bodies which coordinate the dealings exercised by internet based betting and which should through time assist to take the edge off any apprehensions felt by cynics. World wide web based sports gambling internet sites are entirely safe, now that individual details should not be demanded and also the payouts not to mention the gambling odds should be just as balanced and honest as in a traditional Vegas-type bet. They cut back on the traveling costs, but retain of a Nevada casino, but today you are enabled to gamble at your computer.

The Story of Barrister Bookcase – it Is Irresistible

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Whenever you get in a library you are transported by the great bookcases that are home to a power plant of information- record books! Bookcases help in stashing away books and saving them from wear and tear. A bookcase, also known as a bookshelf, is a furniture piece and has level shelves to support books.If you wish you can also have field glass doors to screen these books and show the spines of the volumes for casual citation.

What do you mean by a barrister bookcase?

Barristers or lawyers demand to make use of several heavy and bulky books in the course of their practice. such citation manuals cost alot and are needed often. Barristers bookcases are hardy and retain large utility for a lawyer.They are also known as lawyers bookcases and can be made in oak wood, cherry wood in various coatings and glosses.

What was the method of keeping volumes prior to barrister bookcases?

Books were rare in the past, and thence there was no demand for a bookcase then. Books employed to be written by hand in the past.They were located in small containers by the loaded individuals.This is because books were very costly and only rich families could afford to purchase them and carry them while travelling.These containers served as a bookcase for them.

As time passed, these manuscript volumes were owned by lots of such clergymen and affluent people in a large number. Thus the volumes had to be placed within a water closet. these closets gave rise to strong bookshelves found Now.

So what way were these books kept in the case?

The old technique was different than what it is Now. books were stored with their edges facing us and the covers to the wall. The volumes utilized to be closed with a band produced of leather, vellum or parchment that carried the title of the book.This band was located on the front edge and thence the volumes were arranged with their bounds facing out.

After printing technology was formulated, books were easily accessible to the average man due to the reduced costs. printing created it manageable to have the title on the back and edges facing within.

Which materials were principally utilized?

These barrister bookcases used to consist of oak ordinarily.But if you wished you could order for a bookcase in maple, cherry and pine wood besides. A steel barrister bookcase is long-lasting and low on maintenance too. The Bodleian Library at Oxford University signs the earlier bookcases.They are placed here since the sixteenth century.

Chippendale and Sheraton were the leading bookcase designers who created the most beautiful bookcases. Any room could look decorated with these bookcases.

Varieties In the Bookcases.

Today you can buy a portable barrister bookcase that assists a attorney to switch in to a different room easily.It consists of many shelf units that can be combined to assemble a cabinet. all it takes to be a finish barrister bookcase is an additional hood and pedestal.The convenience of this bookcase lies in the fact that each shelf can be transported as a different unit with all its contents still within!

Detractors of Online Article Submission Sites; A Peace of My Mind

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Recently a professional writer slammed the online article submission website category and wrote a scathing and barely factual account of the fast moving trendy industry. She said horrific things and it upset many online article authors, some professional writers and others amateur authors.

Indeed it appears that Ms. Lawrence the negative writer and detractor was attacking some of her own kind, cross-overs if you will who have joined the momentum of the online article submission site category, as she is left in the dust.

As an online article author, an amateur, I find online article submission sites great and I sure as sheet would not waste my time there if it was not. Ms Lawrence, well let us just say I believe she might be just another Prozac, ridden maniac depressant, so typical of that style of writing and often typical of the creative artists type.

Too bad really, but luckily as science learns more about these conditions there will be help and if Hillary Clinton gets elected free health care to help treat these starving professional writers. We must empathize with these professional writers who cannot compete against a bunch of retirees and amateurs. Yes, too bad for them.

You know I felt so sorry for the Ms Lawrence’s of the world for about 15-seconds as they slammed me and what I stand for, I really did, but now that 15-seconds is over and so Ms. Lawrence here is your mirror; look in it you might see something worth changing. Consider this in 2006.

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