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This is from one of my e-correspondents who wants be to be known as an anonymous "observer inside the Beltway." He is not just an observer; he has worked long in the Beltway, most likely within the State Department.
In this missive, "Insider" describes a U.S. foreign policy apparatus that is distressingly out-of-touch and manipulated by our very enemies. Our government has relied and is still relying on the Muslim Brotherhood — no friend to the United States, Israel, and Western civilization — for intelligence! "Insider" also points out what we already know — the collusion between the Left and Radical Islam.
Since "Insider" wrote this as a stream-of-consciousness e-mail — with many "beltway" bureacratese acronyms — instead of as a polished publishable piece, I did some very minor editing to enhance his writing.
Some of us (in media, thinktanks, academia, government) have been in a running dialogue about the recent events in Lebanon, Tunisia and Egypt and the role of the Muslim Brotherhood. A theme has been the range of possible spill-on effects across the region, the Arab and Muslim world, and our allies and enemies near and far.
For a recap, here's the scoop on the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), al-Ikhwan al-Muslimin, or simply the 'Ikhwan' (brothers):
c. 1928, Egypt; supportive cooperators and combatants of Hitler (and Mussolini); fought in initial war against Israel; active in +- 89 countries; inspiration and/or parent of a working quorum of U.S. SDGTE's (Specially Designated Global Terrorist Entities) to include AlQaeda, PIJ, Hamas, Egyptian Islamic Jihad, the Sudanese ruling front, etc.; established U.S. support network (CAIR, ISNA, MAS, CSID, and others, many of which, and their leaders/cadres, are indicted/unindicted co-conspirators or convicted, deported or fugitives in U.S. federal terrorism cases. This whilst the groups remain trainers and partners with the FBI, State, DHS, national law enforcement, chaplains in the US military and prison system, human rights commission members in many jurisdictions including NYC, etc.); Homologue apparatus exists in many countries of operation, to include major institutes, banks, Islamic movements and parties, e.g., that of MB senior Anwar Ibrahim and his family in Malaysia.
Previous MB attempts to overthrow the Government of Egypt (GOE) include assassination attempts on Nasser and his PM (successful), Sadat (successful), and Mubarak. MB has access to billions of dollars of funds. Increasingly cooperative with shi'ite Iran/Hez'b'allah (Party of God), vice only Saudi/OIC and sunni dominated countries/groups.
MB's End game goal: Establish the caliphate and achieve global governance under Islam.
MB's Motto: the very democratic, moderate, pluralistic and inclusionary verses of:
Allah is our objective.
The Prophet is our leader.
Qur'an is our law.
Jihad is our way.
Dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope.
[For a reasonably fair and accurate, well footnoted summary, see the main MB Wikipedia entry, and notably MB original documents and US trial evidence in the footnotes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslim_Brotherhood#cite_note-24. Pro-MB authors (Leiken, Graham Fuller, others), are in the mix and a dance card is useful, but the overall picture emerges.] See also, www.GlobalMBreport.com
Irrespective of the accuracy of The Telegraph's story that the U.S. cleverly has been planning/aware of this effort in Egypt for 3 years, working with "democracy activists" — who are rather clearly the Muslim Brotherhood (for which there is significant evidence) — it serves at least to highlight unsettling trends. Not least re our inability, in our present state, to consider, contain or even react in any effective way to these events and effects — of which there seems to be endless permutations.
It should be noted that the Obama Administration has been all over the map on the issue in recent days, to include contradictory statements by the Pres, VP, SecState, and spokesmen as to human rights, Tunisia, whether Mubarak is or isn't a dictator, whether the GOE is stable, whether we will suspend US aid, whether we support Arab world "people's" movements (no in Iran, yes in Tunisia, maybe in Egypt, etc.), whether the claims of such movements are legitimate or not, etc. Not to mention inconsistencies, silence, reversals on similar subjects in the case of Lebanon, Syria, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, etc. Crisis management is not their forté and the Middle East has not been the scene of Administration victories.
Re the "activists," interlocutors and agents provocateur, aka, Muslim Brotherhood cadres: Virtually our whole approach to understanding of, and 'outreach" to, the Arab and Muslim world, at home and abroad, has been contracted out — increasingly formally (funding, billets inside our decision and analytic loop, not just advisory, seats at tables, etc.) — to our enemies at home and abroad for years now, notably CIA, State, INR, and domestically — the Bureau, DHS, and the soft powers (NED, USIP). Same for the UK. The history of the UK and U.S. services, and others, over a long period stretching to the 1920-40's, with the MB is another topic. Suffice it to say it is long and convoluted; but the point is that the engagement is of long standing, which might raise more questions than it answers.
The main, or even exclusive interlocutor, in Egypt and generally in the Muslim basket, is directly and indirectly the MB in all its disguises. As Melanie Phillips put it in Londonistan — "we have long contracted our understanding of the extremists to the extremists", with the predictable result. At the very definitional level, the enemy has come to designate the parameters of the engagement and debate, to a remarkable extent. It is all so handy and timely, and certainly saves us having to read their damnable history, books and reams of doctrine and to learn their secret language, locate the Hijaz on a map, etc. It even runs the Islamic World polling operation of Pew and other major opinion firms who in turn stoke our policy and informational data inputs and objectives, and our broadcasts to the Muslim/Arab world, our Democracy/Civil Society money in Iraq and the greater MidEast/NoAfrica region. How very useful these MB friends and "assets" are.
A consensus seems to emerge among us that, sadly, none of this is likely to get us what the (US Govt/architects) imagine. If the recent Obama awarding of $60B arms to Saudi was part of this fantastic calculus for replacing dictatorships, then this is even dumber. In any case, the MB have no intent of being our partner, or dealing in any normative context of quid pro quo beyond whatever is strictly in their interest — which self-evidently does not include moderating or restraining world Islamist trends and capabilities. The Islamists are in particular need of a serious propaganda and recruitment boost on both the political and armed side, and now they are getting it. Losing in Cairo, or a setback there of some sort, will only redouble the bracing effects, there and globally, of a new shot of adrenalin for their ummah-wide aspirations. I don't expect them to lose, or to be held back for long, but rather to be strengthened overall.
The Mubarak regime is weakened already, the police and military have fissures and know their future lies beyond the 80-year-old weakened Mubarek. The concession on the resignation of the Cabinet came quickly. The armed forces are unlikely to crush the MB — managing revolutions is notoriously difficult. But in such fluid situations the advantage most always accrues to the party with the most fervent willingness to ruthlessly apply the level of violence needed to prevail, especially if they have advantage of initiative. It is not a game for moderates, nor is there any serious "moderate" opposition in evidence. Such moderates as exist, who may hope to influence the MB, will suffer the usual fate of being swept along, co-opted, used and discarded by the revolutionary elite once power is consolidated.
Revolutions also can benefit from a focus on external enemies — safety valves for the unrest they inherit, create and cannot quickly enough manage or suppress. Eliminating the border blockade and any pretense of partnership with Israel/U.S. in a peace process, recognizing a Palestinian state, and moving a war against Israel, are just some of the logical options for early action by an Islamist regime. U.S. influence in Egypt, as in the rest of the region, is fast eroding and nearly impossible to advance in effective timeframes given the recent and near term realities and the overwhelming contingencies of the fortnight (Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia, Syria, Lebanon, the Hariri tribunal, civil war within Lebanon, war with Israel, the Iranian program, to name some obvious ones).
Thus the table could soon shift, all over the globe, in the Islamists' favor — with too few offsets for our side, even were we prescient and resourced enough to be able to exploit such.
Part of our failure to ever conduct a serious global net-assessment of the Islamists or otherwise examine them in the global context — indeed to view them as global at all — was/is often rationalized as "We need to deal with them in Egypt, don't trouble us about the rest". In the 1990's, State Dept essentially said the same thing about elevating Hamas (officially the MB) viz Arafat and the 'process' — "We need a 2nd 'party' to have a Palestinian democratic entity, and one we can deal with that has legitimacy and isn't so corrupt — Hamas is it!" (they speak English, went to school in the West, understand the media and can be trusted to run AID projects efficiently, are good organizers, earn us points in the Arab Street, etc. — same thing State said to justify support to the legacy parties of the CCCP in Russia in the same timeframe). I was at the table as a Democracy/Governance Advisor at State at that time as these things were said and programmed.
Recent US Govt-sponsored efforts have whitewashed the MB by selective reporting, notably the IC-sponsored Robert Leiken paper in Foreign Affairs, which strove to portray the MB as a political party, democratic and moderate, while acknowledging its role as the predominant Islamist movement in the world. This report was anchored by numerous interviews, yet curiously done without reference to the three most important leadership cadre of the MB –then Supreme Guide, Atkef; the lead cleric, Qaradawi; or the chief fundraiser, Nada — whose positions repeatedly and consistently are opposite to those represented by Leiken and his sponsors (a charter founder of the Social Democrats USA, Leiken's record with the Sandinistas was similar, and very late into the regime). So the belief that another Iran won't happen and that the revolutionary forces are moderate and manageable, gets another run.
This "pragmatic" approach — along with factors such as Islam's millenia of institutionalized D & D (in the religion's books, shari'a, statecraft and culture); the IC's Saudi black box (and the cash box of billions of dollars in Saudi funding since 1975 to ensure Islamist domination of all aspects of Islam, thus ensuring only the radicals are heard and effective while the chimerical 'moderates' are defunded, displaced, demoralized and discredited); the overall Arabist tilt and romance in the U.S. foreign service arms and the academy; and, the brilliant playing of the PC and fake "civil liberties-Muslim bigotry" elements domestically by the MB's apparat orchestra — abetted by our witling and/or willing bureaucrats across government, media and academia, all have combined to blind us to the realities of the Islamist vision, resources, capabilities and networks and to their avowedly global project. In the process, our approach has also smothered and penalized any who ask the inappropriate or inconvenient questions (whether in the IC, Law enforcement, agencies, congress, media, publishing and the culture at-large). A controlled and shaded mirror guides our analysis under the cover of providing us the needed crescent of light.
It will become increasingly hard to turn all this around, especially if Egypt does become MB soon, and as we go from crisis to crisis along a shifting, reactive, policy line (Saudi, Israel, Turkey, Yemen, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, etc.). Ponder whether we would then be better positioned for managing the dead "peace process'; affecting the leadership transitions in Saud, et al.; countering Iran's nuclear program; holding the oil price in a reasonable range; containing Turkey's Islamist government (and WMD development); or, prevailing in policy and security goals re Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan, or among Central Asian Muslims, Nigeria's Muslims, and all the relevant pipelines, governments, WMD's, SLOCS, MB offspring and related Islamist terrorist groups, etc.
Or imagine whether, after a MB-takeover in Cairo, France would be better able to manage its hundreds of Muslim "no go" areas, or England, Spain, Germany and the Benelux advancing increasingly needed countermeasures. Consider effects on Right-wing, Nazi, anti-immigrant and already heightened anti-semetic/anti-Israel activity, and other sectarian reactions and concomitant stressors, in a Europe already fraught with domestic pressures re economy/jobs, fuel supply/pricing, sovereign/unsustainable debt, immigration/welfare, aging populations and negative birth rates. Imagine the effects in, say, the Balkans, Malaysia, Indonesia, the India-Pakistan subcontinent, and in energy patches of FSU (not to mention the Russian military and its Muslim cohort or the vast Muslim population proximate to the Moscow ring road). None of these situations will be ameliorated by a renewed Islamist energy, added state sponsorship for Islamist fronts and terror groups, or the cascading effects of wars, blockades, commodity shortages, Muslim led strikes (Marseilles, e.g.), an Iran and Russia reaping windfall oil profits and arms sales markets, and a visibly weakened U.S. authority/credibilityand an attenuated crises of confidence generally among friends and allies.
If it is the US/Western assumption that the MB in Egypt or elsewhere is "a kind of solution," then we are in deeper trouble considerably sooner than expected.
It is possible that this might turn out to be the most grievous failure of strategy, intelligence and analysis in our time. It may also turn out to be among the most rapidly and deeply effective influence operations ever perpetrated against us. [The MB came here informally in the early 1960's, and began formalizing institutions in the early 1980's, and entering government and dominating dialogue in the 1990's — all under foreign, illegal and criminal sponsorship and funding, and while actively criminally providing material support to global terrorism, including that aimed at the US and its allies. Truly an impressive feat from most any applicable metric.]
One objective of the series of Senate hearings and other investigative, analytic, law enforcement support and reporting efforts that colleagues and I led and supported in 2003, was to set the predicate for an independent B-team analysis of Islam and Arab related intelligence, since so clearly much had been wrong, ignored or sidetracked. This certainly would have quickly come to focus on the global MB and the strength and growth rates of its efforts. Two former Directors of Central Intelligence were willing to oversee such a blue-ribbon effort; no such comprehensive review or competitive analysis effort, to my knowledge, has occurred. Nor has there been any similarly aimed top level coordination against the global MB/Islamist target. Instead, considerable efforts have been devoted to loading the deck in favor of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the requisite zig-zagging around the Sauds, while the majority of daily IC effort otherwise applied to things Muslim/Arab is devoted directly to warfighter support, something limned as "Al Qaeda and its affiliates," Iran's nuclear program and some marginal drug/terrorist/threat finance support and WMD possibilities — all results of Islamist growth and depth earlier misjudged.
Yet, almost assuredly, there now will be no time, even if demanded by Congress, for reviews, new assessments, independent forward thinking, all-points questioning, the sponsorship of rapid mastery of Islam or Arabic/regional certification programs, enhanced CI [counter intelligence] training and Islam awareness programs. All instead will be invested in managing the daily crisis traffic and threat streams, defending the mistakes and investments already made, and maintaining endless cycles of rationalization and delusion, and general political spin. The damage will evolve slowly and unevenly, continuing a long pattern. Disasters will be attributed to uncontrolled 'unforseeable' forces. We will adapt without retribution, reform or meaningful correctives — short of a 9/11 of some sort, and even then. Perhaps the defeat of Israel, who knows?
It becomes a thing beyond Orwell — or Fred Ikle's 'semantic infiltration' or V. Bukovsky's remarking (speaking about arms control with the Soviets) on "the West's need for delusion" — when we find ourselves rationalizing the Muslim Brotherhood as a force for democracy and moderation. And when, from our institutionalized post-religious, post-ideological, post-everything viewpoint, we imagine that we might usefully manage our rather global equities among the soon-to-be 1-in-4 persons who are Muslim (Pew's latest projection for 2020) through the Muslim Brotherhood's tender offices and missions. Such delusion makes our China policy seem considered, deeply informed and sober. Fools who tried to hustle the East.
All enemies will now redouble their hustling of us –from China and Russia to DPRK and Iran, sensing, as jackals and rug merchants alike preternaturally do, the weakened tourist lost in the sands — the easy mark, the overextended, exhausted and fever-blinded grasping hand.
Of course, the situation may be in varying degrees more happily positive than suggested. Yes, Mubarak or the military may find an interim hold on power, sufficient for U.S. policy to sort itself out. Yes, the MB if in power will have to divert attention to managing Egypt, feeding its people, controlling its military, refining MB 3.0 and the "democratic mask", balancing the local of Arab world and the larger Islamist project, etc. The MB and the Islamist project could be diminished for a time by this, more likely over a dangerous amount of very bloody time. Its capacity for adaptation is not fully understood. Yes, China's masses may be stirred, the CCP may be weakened, its military empowered more rapidly or the whole friable mess overturned (one can't bear to think how unprepared we are for that!). Or some unknowable internal chain of struggle may be set off within and among actors such as Iran or Saudi, or over time between the MB and the rest of Islam, that is somehow beneficial to some U.S. interest. An awakening in Western governments and culture might begin, or a Presidency here or there be shortened. We may develop our own massive stores of oil and gas, whilst the Saudis run out, altering our calculus about the region notably. There are many more possible outcomes. There is too much room for the accidents and miscalculations that can easily lead to wars. There is not much resiliency in the system, here or there.
One has to do what one can with any new hand, however dealt. But it is always harder to play catch-up as MacArthur neatly postulated in his famous remark about the history of failure in war being a result of 'too late comprehending the deadly purpose of a potential enemy; too late in realizing the mortal danger; too late in preparedness; too late in uniting all possible forces for resistance, too late standing with one's friends.' A cliche for IR [international relations] students perhaps, but all too apt in the current circumstance, as we approach the end of what, in the larger context, might be adjudged a wasted decade regarding this enemy and our exertions afield, post-9/11. If Mubarak's Egypt goes, many allies, potential allies and enemies alike will have cause to more deeply question the reliability and credibility of the U.S., beyond the personality of this Presidency, and to consider alternatives.
All for now. Back to the wires, Al Jazeera, and the rest. Comments welcomed. For various reasons, including the growing list size and members, (sensitive/institutional positions and equities), it is best that any responses come bcc'd and with an indicator as to whether they may be shared, attributed or not.
All best,
ps. As some of you have pointed out, meanwhile the tanks, troop carriers, gas canisters and related paraphernalia and electronics deployed against the crowds are in the main U.S. origin or license (M1A1 tanks are made their under license, for instance). Those in Iran are Chinese, and those in China are ours and Israel's. Makes it all quite complex.
Attempts to view global Islam and its main motive force in the tired, routine and largely irrelevant lenses of the Cold War abound. EuroIslam/a third way? MB as Social Democrats equivalent? Catholic and western formalist religious critiques recast as points of departure to analyze a wholly different religion which in its fundamentals rejects western rationality? Memes of Civil rights, decolonialization, poverty remediation, cross cultural exchange and interfaith dialogue?
These, and the other self-mirroring and studied tropes of the IR, aid and talkshop world have been generally reflections more of American obsessions and social science fashions than of the subject target of effort and its culture. They will continue to be both 1) ineffective for us and 2) useful for the Islamists. Useful for them because they are thus better funded, credentialed, and validated to be further introduced into our analytic, informational and decision loops whilst they gain intelligence on us and reinforce our misguided beliefs; and, because it buys them time and tactical room to exploit here and abroad, which for them are one line, Dar al Harb, the zone of war. Ineffective for us because our approach insulates the MB from normal Law Enforcement and IC/Counterintelligence attention, reduces them in our conception as any level of threat in favor of viewing them as a client and lever whose confidence and favor we may gain by empowering them further. The trade off is the cut off of most all critical thinking or review — not to mention limiting useful collection/tasking, purposeful and effective infiltration and turning, etc.
So, this wilful distortion perpetrated by the MB and by ourselves, precisely blocks effective "connecting of the dots". It is its own virtual Wall, to unpleasantly recall the Reno/Holder device. This is the case whether for a deplaning panty bomber who thus cannot be interrogated effectively and timeously, an influence agent in place, an MB appointee or judge, a psychotic military officer or sociopathic federal agent gone 'native', or an insider threat target (or an MB investment) in a vital government or private sector critical infrastructure — virtually none of whom have been, or can at present expect to be, subject to the normal scrutiny, review, procedures or questioning for fear of an unfavorable federal case, a private tort, a slap down from an interested agency, or simply an overwhelming MB-orchestrated public reaction which results in any of the above.
This new mau-mau has been fine-tuned with guidance from the old New Left, the ACLU, the Center for Constitutional Rights, the remnant Socialist Worker Parties, et al — and a clutch of their alumni, fresh from Gitmo representation and now in senior appointive slots at DOJ — all practiced at "widening the legal space for the revolution" as their godfather Wm. Kunstler put it. The MB's experience in Egypt and elsewhere of having to play a behind the scenes, underground and two-faced role, often while banned or exiled — biding time and gathering strength — provides an organic understanding of such subversive approaches, which in turn has firm roots, nomenclature, and positive reinforcement in the religion, from the Koran and foundational authorities, and over time. Such is the MB's alliance structure in America, its conception of engaging democracy, making alliances with secular elements, waging lawfare and propaganda, and more generally, how best to subvert the U.S. constitutional order.


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THE heartiest congratulations of everyone at Oldham RLFC go to our volunteer website expert Dave Naylor, a lifelong fan, who has landed the prestigious Supporters' Direct award as their 2016 Community Champion.
Dave volunteered to join the club's media team when it was in need of someone with his particular skills and we feel the award couldn't have gone to anyone more deserving.
Said club chairman Chris Hamilton: "We are delighted for Dave, who puts in a lot of work on fan-based matters and is now a highly-valued member of our volunteer media team. He helps the club in a variety of roles and works alongside Jenny Travis on social media and other related initiatives."
The team comprises of David Murgatroyd (club photographer), Peter Gray (video), Jenny Travis (social media), Dave Naylor (website and match-day programme) and Roger Halstead (media manager).
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With a substantial amount of nominations, the Supporters Direct Rugby League Council felt that the work Dave does perfectly captures the spirit of the award and that he is a worthy winner.
We asked people to nominate individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty while supporting their Rugby League club this campaign.
We were looking to celebrate individuals who help build and improve the relationships between the club they support and its fan base, or those who encourage their clubs to have a greater level of community involvement or are involved directly themselves with engaging the wider local community.
Dave Naylor has worked miracles this season for Oldham RLFC and its supporters, voluntarily taking over the running of the official website, social media accounts and producing video highlights and audio content for supporters to enjoy.
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A 55-year-old Lafayette man died Monday after his construction-company truck veered off U.S. 85 south of La Salle and rolled into the oncoming lane.
Patrick Benton was the 68th person to die this year in a Weld County traffic accident, compared to 35 deaths at the same time last year.
The scene of Benton's accident revealed how a few moments on the road can end a life. It's a story that has become grimly familiar in this record-breaking year of county traffic fatalities.
Authorities only hope that more drivers will take a lesson from the accidents and realize that their life depends on what they do behind the wheel.
Benton was southbound on U.S. 85 less than a mile south of La Salle when his Ford F-150 skidded into the median, flipped one-and-a-quarter times and landed on its side in the northbound lane.
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The Roman Empire Project (100 marks)
Based on your readings in your text book and the resources given to you, your task is to prepare the following sections in your Rome Portfolio. This portfolio should take the form of a booklet or a three dimensional model, a series of cartoon frames, audio, or film or power point slides, or a poster wall, or a combination of these.
1. Location. Draw a series of maps to show important events and places in the Roman Empire. Be sure to elaborate on these places and events and discuss their importance. 20 marks
2. Time line. Choose a minimum of ten and a maximum of 15 time line events you consider important to understand the Roman Empire. Elaborate on these events.20 marks
3. Daily Life. Family Life, work, entertainment, architecture, achievements, art.20 marks
4. Important people: Writers, Historians, Emperors. 20 marks
5. Politics. Causes of political tensions, expansion, power struggle. 20 marks
This project can be done alone or in groups of no more than four students. For this project to be successful, you must do the following:
1. Form a group and plan out what you want to do and who will be doing it.
2. Take notes based on your research and write the ideas in your own words.
3. Do not copy and pretend the work you have plagiarized is yours. You and your entire group will receive a zero (0) mark.
4. Each member of the group is directly responsible for the success of the whole group. If you do not contribute, your group mark will be lowered.
5. If you miss class time while your group is preparing or you are not present during the presentation, your group mark will be lowered. Medical reasons will be excused.
6. In any case, if you know you will not be there on presentation day, you must give your materials to another student who can present your part for you.
7. Marks for each section will be awarded as follows: 1. Oral presentation, based on an introduction, main facts, and conclusion (10 marks). 2. Written work, done neatly and with effort, focussing on a clear theme (10 marks).
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What You Should Know About Gambling In Indonesia
Gambling is popular throughout the world, but it's important to know the laws in different countries if you are hoping to partake in different activities while in the areas. One of the countries that many people ask about when it comes to the legality of gambling is Indonesia. While different forms of gambling are legal in many of the South-East Asian country's neighbors, it remains completed banned in the country itself. In fact, gambling is growing in many of these countries while Indonesia appears to be going backward when it comes to this. There are many reasons why this is so and it appears that the country may have a long road ahead of it if there is ever hope of different forms being legalized. With $80 billion expected to be made throughout Asia when it comes to the gambling industry, the decision to keep it illegal may end up being a costly one for the country.
Why Is Gambling Illegal In Indonesia?
One of the main factors when it comes to the current legality of gambling in Indonesia is the fact that the vast majority of its population is made up of Muslims. Gambling is strictly forbidden in their religion. The types of gambling that are banned in Indonesia include betting shops, poker rooms, casinos, and even bingo halls. These regulations are strictly enforced throughout the country as they are important to the religious practices of the Muslims living in Indonesia. A state-run lottery had been offered in Indonesia at one point, but it was protested by the people of the country due to their religious beliefs. After these protests, it was discontinued by the government to satisfy the demands and preferences of the people. Because of these strict beliefs, the punishments for being caught gambling are quite severe, but this doesn't mean that these activities don't take place throughout the country.
Gambling Still Exists
Despite all of the heavy regulations and social norms, people throughout Indonesia still take part in gambling, especially in more popular tourist areas. This gambling usually takes place in underground venues such as sports betting rings and arcades devoted to the activities. These underground gambling are doing very well and many are actually flourishing throughout the country's major cities. Unfortunately, the popularity of these activities has not stopped these venues from getting raided by officials and punished harshly. Many gambling fans choose to go to online casinos (see joker388) and other websites from outside of Indonesia. It's important to note that while there is less risk with this, the Social Affairs Ministry of Indonesia is still working to make access to these sites more difficult and actively investigates websites to ensure that their games don't violate their laws.
The Most Popular Online Gambling Games in Indonesia
Gambling has always been a great way to have fun. Most are not really on it for the cash. Instead, it's the mere thrill that comes with playing. As common knowledge, Asian countries have illegalized gambling, and as such, there are no casinos. Interestingly, that has not stopped people from enjoying this thrill. With the rise, in online casinos, especially in Indonesia, more and more people are gambling. Which begs the question, what are the most popular online gambling games in Indonesia? Here is a list of the topmost played online gambling games in Indonesia.
It's no wonder that this game has gained such massive popularity. Slots are standard globally because of the various perks that come with playing them. Indonesians relish it because of the simplicity that comes into play. Besides, there are tons of variations available. And the players have nothing to complain about as the results they get are also desirable. The ability to gamble with just small amounts of cash and yield again fuels most Indonesians desire to play. With games such as Jack of Pots available on slot machines, Indonesians can easily win massive jackpots like the rest of the world. It's most common in progressive slots that are also readily available online.
Unsurprisingly, Indonesians have also shown interest in this game. The rest of the world can also attest to how easy it is to win a blackjack game. For one, blackjack has the lowest house advantage, and even a beginner can easily win against the dealer. Blackjack is a game that you can take just several minutes to play and still come out with excellent results. Apart from the apparent simplicity, the love for the game is because Indonesians are not new to gambling on cards. It's something that has been going on for generations on end.
The influx in the number of Indonesians playing poker is terrific. The love Indonesians show the game is simply indescribable. It may be due to the fantastic variations available for poker games. Or maybe just the thrill that has the entire world on a spell for the game. Indeed, poker will always be a game of many, which will not change for the foreseeable future. Poker is available in Indonesian casinos for 24 hours 7 days a week. Indonesians hooked can play up to 1000 different varieties and decide which they love most.
Online gambling dominoqq games are gaining popularity like wildfire, and the influx in online casinos cannot go unnoticed. With VPNs, gamblers can play without disclosing their identity in the comfort of their homes. Indonesians use this to escape arrest and still join in all the fun the world is having.
What Is A Continuation Bet In Online Poker And Why Is It Important?
What Is A Continuation Bet In Online Poker And Why Is It Important?
If you are a poker player, chances are you have seen or made a continuation bet knowingly or unknowingly. A continuation bet in online poker is a bet that players make on the flop when they have previously made a raise pre-flop. In other words, it is a bet from a player on the flop who raised pre-flop since that player has continued to seize the initiative. It is intended to take down the pot when you have a steady hand. This article focuses on the importance of continuation bets in a poker game and why you need to develop an excellent c-betting strategy.
Deciding on the c-bet
In most cases, a player will use the continuation bet if he is in a position against a lone opponent who has checked on the flop. Players decide on continuation betting for value, as a bluff or a semi-bluff. You need to consider some factors when choosing to make a continuation board in online poker. These factors include your position, the number of players in hand, and whether you hit the flop.
Knowing when to continuation bet can be challenging for beginners since you are unsure of betting with a strong or weak hand. Like bluffing, continuation betting is an essential part of the betting strategy. A c-bet will not serve its intended purpose if you miss the flop during the game. As such, you have to know when to capitalize on the perceived strength created by a pre-flop raise. This is because a continuation bet will help build the pot if you hit the flop.
The importance of continuation bet
Continuation bets are essential because they assume the pre-flop raiser has a firm hand according to the poker strategists at poker deposit pulsa. This strategy of playing poker is based upon the fact that attacking your opponent with aggression regardless of your holding can win the pot. It can also be used as a reverse bluff when a player holds a strong hand and intends to build the pot. When the raiser bets out of position, you show the strength and make it easy.
In the long run, the primary purpose of this strategy is to win a pot easily. Your chances of succeeding in winning the pot depend on having fewer opponents. Using a continuation bet against many opponents creates a degree of unpredictability. At the same time, while continuation betting is profitable, you cannot do it every time to avoid becoming predictable and exploitable. In essence, the best flops to continuation bets are those likely to have helped your hand.
Continuation betting is used when you are out of position and need a more conservative strategy for the poker game. The use of continuation bets protects your check range that will be required to defend against bets from an opponent. The c-bets are used because most opponents' hands miss the flop, thus allowing you to win the pot.
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Ways of Dealing with Variance in Poker
Defining Variance
Poker has several aspects both in the extremes of love and despise. However, the joy you derive from poker cannot be found anywhere else, and even though the feeling is quite amazing, here are some ugly features an average person might not notice. Playing poker does not only mean winning millions because here are variances, something that seems familiar to all the players. Poker is a math game, and so the math determines whether you will win or not, meaning that even the Aces also lose. The difference between the success rates amongst the players is how good one manages the variances. Many players have found themselves in a certain downstream and they have lost the bankroll, and so there is a need to learn about how to deal with the variances.
Assess your Lifetime Results on a Graph
There are times when you will be in constant bad runs, and you cannot do anything about it apart from remaining strong to ensure you do not get affected. You should stop for some time and come up with a lifetime graph to confirm that you are not a long term winner. Evaluating this graph is crucial since you will be confident and trust the game plan, and if you have the biggest EV, you can stick to the game that fits you accordingly. You can only overcome this variance by taking a break that can be of several days, and so you will work on yourself as you look at the long-term results.
Bankroll Management or Avoiding Tilt
These two options coincide even if they are made to appear different. Some players are intrigued by a monkey run especially when on a bad run of games, but unknowingly, they blow away the bankroll at the expense of bringing the losing streak to an end. However, all the 샌즈카지노 poker players do not know that this is wrong, and this is a deep-seated problem. In times of these down springs, bankroll management is the right way to go, and you cannot avoid it to recoup your finances quickly. As a poker player, saving your bankroll is the best part of your career, because this keeps you in pole position waiting the perfect time for a winning streak to come by. The only way you can deal with variance is by accepting it, unlike other players who are always in denial. Irrespective of how good you are in the game, the cards will turn against you at some point, and if you know that, you will be ready for it.
Why betting on sports will improve your enjoyment of your favorite games and teams
If you are not a sports gambler, but are becoming bored watching your favorite teams, starting to gamble on upcoming games could quickly improve your enjoyment of all of them.
After all, watching a game is one thing, but watching a game you have money riding on the outcome of makes it suddenly much more exciting.
Encourages you to watch — Many sports fans say they do not always watch every game their favorite team plays as sometimes games can be repetitive.
If you begin betting on your favorite team's upcoming matches, however, you will find watching the game itself becomes extremely exciting. After all, not only will your team be positively affected if they win, but your financial status will be as well.
Games become exciting — If you are looking for an affordable way to put a little excitement in your life, betting on online sports can definitely do that.
Even a small wager of just a few dollars at 슈어맨 will ramp up the excitement in the room and keep you watching right till the last few seconds.
If you really want the excitement levels to rise, always bet on the underdog. You may be surprised to know just how often various underdogs actually do win.
Betting on sports is cheap for the whole family — Another reason betting on sports can spice up your viewing time is due to its inherent affordability.
Compare placing a $10 bet on a sports match versus the $100 or more you will spend if you take the family out for dinner and a movie or bowling.
In fact, placing a bet is so affordable, many people discover once they start doing it, it quickly becomes their favorite form of family entertainment. This is especially true if you allow a different family member to decide who to bet on every time.
You can bet on any sport — You also do not have to stick to your favorite sports when it comes to betting with the family.
Instead, you can allow each family member to choose a different sport every time you place a bet. As long as you understand the basic rules before placing the bet, you have as much chance of winning on ice hockey as you do on football, baseball or horse racing.
This can also quickly increase your enjoyment of the match as you will find yourself learning about sports you were not familiar with and teams and players that may well become your favorites.
Bet responsibly — Finally, be sure to place bets responsibly and not spend money you cannot afford.
As long as you do this every time, there is no reason betting on sports cannot be hugely enjoyable and a good source of family fun.
Why is baseball so popular among sports bettors?
Baseball is a popular sport in the United States, Asian countries, South and Central America. It is a fun and thrilling sport that have most fans at the edge of their seats. It is also a famous sporting genre that has been present on betting sites for a long period now. Baseball betting has won the hearts of many bettors due to the money line betting option as well as attractive odds by bookmakers. Baseball betting could change your life in an instant if you understood and applied the ideal strategies.
Let us look at some of the reasons why baseball is considered a popular betting sport around the world.
Money line betting option.
Baseball is considered a money line sport that varies from sports like basketball and football bets which are based on the point spread. It simply implies that you need to pick who wins the game, not who covers. Money line gambling dictates the game of baseball in that you need to pick a straight-up outcome without putting into consideration the point spread. The bookmakers are accustomed to the money line betting so that the bettors can have a more realistic chance of winning by staking on the expected winning team. For more click this link.
Sample Size and the Ability to Model.
Another great and attractive trait about baseball betting is the ability to model baseball games. It won't be surprising to learn that in all major American sports, baseball leads in research, analytics as well as advanced statistics. A common term used to describe this is sabermetrics which is a phenomenon that bettors are utilizing to achieve more accurate game outcomes. The reason why this is practical is that it's much easier to isolate individual performances in the game of baseball. Comparing baseball betting with other sports such as football and basketball you will learn that many factors hamper their possible outcomes. The nature of baseball is poised on defender versus batted ball as well as mini-games of pitcher versus batter.
Games every day
At the highest professional level, Major League Baseball offers the highest number of games when compared to other leagues. Commonly, major leagues such as NBA and NHL will take breaks and nights off while soccer bettors are forced skip from one league to the other for consistency. A baseball season boasts of having nearly twice as many games as both NFL and NBA combined. It gives most bettors the chance to pick sound and more realistic options. You have the chance of taking full advantage of the baseball season since they are many games that you could work with. Bettors have ample time to analyse the available options as the seek to find value in the betting market.
3 Exciting Sports To Bet Money On
Betting on sports is one of the most fun and most exciting ways to gamble. Rather than spinning a slot and having the thrill last only seconds the excitement of betting on sports lasts for hours. Your enthusiasm lasts for the entire game and has you watching intently on the edge of your seat for the entire game. If you are looking for the most exciting sports to bet on here they are. Thanks to 링크를 클릭하세요 for helping us out with this article.
#1) Baseball
Baseball is one of the most exciting sports to bet on because the momentum of the game can change very quickly. It only takes a single inning for the entire game to change and to move in your favor.
Not only is this a game of momentum, but it is also a game that favors the home team. If you are betting on baseball it is always a good idea to bet on the home team. While statistics may not support this idea entirely, betting on a home team is more fun. You get to see the crowd and everyone gets excited. This can amp up the players and help them win the game. This ultimately helps you win too.
#2) Basketball
Basketball is one of the most exciting sports games to bet on because the thrill of the game lasts for about two hours. It is a game of quick changes, quick points, and streaks. When one player gets on a streak it is hard to stop them. This can make the game even more exciting. Getting to see a player that you love and admire go up and down the court time and again scoring points makes the excitement last. You can really get involved with the quick pace of the game.
#3) Football
Football is a very fun sport to bet on because it can change in an instant. Even if one team is up you can see change happen in seconds. All it takes is one interception or fumble to completely change things up. The ability of teams to change their momentum so drastically makes it an exciting sport to watch and bet on.
Not only is football a game that changes quickly, but it is also a fun game to try and predict the outcome. When two teams are unevenly matched you can increase your chances of making the correct bet. This can help you win more money, which can ultimately help improve your mood and your bank account.
If you are looking for the most fun sports to bet on this year you can try out any one of these three sports. Baseball, basketball, and football are all thrilling sports to watch that can change drastically in your favor in seconds.
Benefits of Betting on Basketball
Basketball is one of the most popular among sports. Millions of spectators watch great players participate in the NBA or National Basketball Association League. Basketball is also one of the most popular games for betting. In-play punters can get big winnings because of the short bursts of play. It is common to have a close game and many games end with a shot when the last buzzer goes off.
Range of Betting Types
Basketball is regarded as the easiest game to predict. The results can be predicted on a nightly basis. The range of betting types offered by bookmakers or sites as studioperak.com 먹튀검증 추천 makes it a popular sport to bet on. The most popular type of betting is spread or line betting. This is a form of handicap betting. You can also place bets on the favorite team or the underdogs. You can also bet on basketball totals. Bookmakers also offer win/loss Moneyline bets. Odds betting is available including decimal odds, fractional odds or, American odds. Other popular betting types are point-spread bets, Over/unders, proposition basketball bets, parlay wagers, quarter lines and, half-time lines.
Enjoyable and Popular Sport
Basketball can be played outdoors and indoors. Basketball is usually an indoor sport. All professional games including the NBA league games are played indoors. 82 games are played in a season. Since games are played indoors, they are never canceled because of bad weather. The sport is a high- speed sport that allows teams to score high points. Games can change at the last minute, seconds before the final buzzer. The short-span and fast-paced game offers a wide range of betting options that are not weather-dependent. The NBA season goes on for a long time and gives games continuous betting opportunities. The NBA season is usually seven months. You can also bet on college NCAA basketball after the NBA season ends. Thousands of college basketball games are played during a season. Several college basketball games are played each night providing immense betting opportunities after the NBA season.
Online Betting
There are reputed online sites that offer safe basketball betting. Reputed betting sites cover all major leagues including NBA, NCAA and, international leagues. They offer a wide range of betting options including point-spreads and money-lines. Most online betting sites have efficient customer service personnel to guide you through the betting process. You can enjoy watching your favorite team in the comfort of your home and place lucrative bets online. The odds and lines provided by online basketball betting sites are better than at the casino sportsbook or bookmaker store.
Betting on basketball is popular because basketball is the second most popular sport in the US. The game is short and fast-paced and the league seasons are long. Bookmakers and online betting sites offer a wide range of interesting betting options and make basketball one of the most popular games to bet on.
Gambling is the act of placing a wager on an event that has uncertain outcomes, intending to win. For most people, betting is done in the expectation of earning more money/materials than they lose.
It is similar to actual gambling, only that this done over the internet. Over the years, online gambling as for example agen slot IDN has increased in popularity as more people embrace the internet. Also, online gambling is convenient; it is easily accessible and can be played from anywhere. Online gambling comes with its benefits and risks.
Nonetheless, online gambling has its own rules, whether they are stated, or you learn them through experience. If you are new at this, you will learn a lot through experience that what any rule book has to offer. Regardless of whether you are a rookie or a pro, there are the dos and don'ts that you are supposed to be familiar with.
The Do's
The internet is not always a good place. Be very careful of the websites where you chose to play, especially if you have to enter personal information. Guarantee that your preferred website should start with "https:// this means that the link between you and the owner of the site is safe.
Check the website to make sure it has a padlock icon. The icon is an indication that the site is secure. If you haven't, update the spyware on your devices
Before you sign up for any gambling site, read the terms and conditions, and make sure you comprehend them. A lot of people ignore this, but it is crucial you understand how the game works, the legal responsibility, and liabilities that may come up.
After every online session, log out of the site, especially for websites that you have entered personal data such as addresses or credit card information. In relation, always go through your financial statement to guarantee that the amounts debited are accurate.
The Don'ts
The first thing you should avoid is risking more than what you can afford to lose. This applies more to a new you are new at or you do not understand the rules. If you don't know the rules, then don't gamble.
A common mistake that most gamblers do is to try and recover the losses by raising the stakes. This applies to online gambling, and it remains a mistake. Don't do it.
If you are intoxicated, do not bet. Your judgment is impaired, and you will likely make the wrong decisions the whole time. This rule applies if you are upset or stressed.
Never borrow money for gambling. If you can't finance your gambling, then you should not be doing it in the first place. It is one thing to lose your own money, and then it's an entirely different thing to lose borrowed money. If you are desperate enough to borrow money, it's a sign you shouldn't be gambling.
How to consistently win on sports bets online with these tips
Winning on sports bets online consistently is much more difficult than you think. After all, unless you are psychic, betting on the correct outcome of any sporting event is challenging.
That being said, if you follow these tips every time you place a bet, you could find yourself with results far better than those you have experienced in the past.
Research is key — The most important thing for any gambler to do when betting on sports is to research every aspect of every bet before placing it.
That means researching the teams playing, the players, their past wins and losses, whether they tend to play better at home or away and if they have any ongoing problems with owners or coaches.
If you are not particularly familiar with the rules of a game, make sure you research those and commit them to memory before you place any bets. Knowing everything about the sport and the people playing it can give you clues about possible outcomes to games other gamblers may not see.
Control your bankroll correctly — Newbies to sports betting online will often get carried away when placing bets. They will bet too often, on games that are too risky and place bets that are far too high for the knowledge they possess.
Controlling your bankroll is key to doing well when betting on sports at SBOBET365 Sports. This means knowing how much you have in it, how much you can afford to bet every day and then stopping when you have reached that daily limit.
Do not bet above your experience — Do not place bets on teams you know nothing about. Do not bet on sports you do not understand. Do not bet on outcomes that have only a small chance of occurring.
Only bet on well-researched matches and players, and at a financial level that will not bankrupt you if you lose.
Never bet on your favorite teams — Few gamblers are able to be objective when betting on their favorite team. This is because they bet on their hopes for an upcoming game instead of what is probably the reality.
Unless you are absolutely certain you are betting on your favorite team just like you would on any other, avoid placing bets. Instead, enjoy watching them play when you are not gambling instead.
Stick to single bets — While you can make enormous amounts of money gambling on accumulator bets, your chances of winning them are so low it is not worth the risk.
Choose a slew of single bets over one accumulator bet instead, and you will find the percentage of time you win is much higher. Bet on simple outcomes as well, and see your success rate increase rapidly.
Understanding Soccer Betting Rules
Sport bets happen across the board and all come with their own set of rules. NFL, NBA, and Soccer. Always remember to bet responsibly and try to win more than you could possible lose. When it comes to betting on soccer, there are a few general rules that should be followed regardless if you are a beginner or not. These rules can be applied to in-person betting or online sbobet asia betting. Below is a general outline of a few rules to follow. Happy soccer betting.
Understanding Market Rules and Extra Time Bets
Depending on if the rules state differently then follows that all bets in the soccer market should be placed for 90 minutes of play according to the match guides as well as any additional time due to injury or stoppage. There is extra-time and penalty shoot-outs which should not be included in the time when placing bets. However, there is an exception – matches that are scheduled for duration time that runs around 60, 70, 80 or 120 minutes- then the competition that's agreed on by both sides prior to kick-off. In this case, the match is played the traditional way with two halves, therefore, all bets will need to be settled by the end of the game length including any time added on by the referee.
When it comes to 'Extra-Time' bets, they apply to 30 minutes of game play. This is decided by the match officials. The played time as well as any additional injury or stoppage time is all included when betting. Once again extra-time and penalty shoot-outs are not included within the time. In 'Extra-Time' bets are only for extra-time period. Because of this market the scoring must be 0-0 at the start of the extra-time period. This means no points should have been accumulated during the traditional game.
Traditional Game Time and First Goal Bets
Where it deems that over 90% of the scheduled match time has been completed and the referee call game before the match's time is up, then that result will be used to settle all bets. If a match starts but is postponed, then that match is stated as not being completed by 23:59 on the match start date. Therefore, all markets will be void and the match will be rescheduled and will be played within three days of the initial match date.
There are rules for the 'time of first goal' bets also known as 'First Goal Odds' bets. These are completed in the first half and set to last approximately 45 minutes and stoppage time is not included. For these, betters should follow the "0 -10 Minutes" selection covers. This means that the first 10 minutes of the match are bet times. Meaning when the clock runs from 0:00 and hits 10:00. Same goes for bets placed on the "11 – 20 Minutes" selection. 10-minute short bets work the same way for each of the time selections during the 45-minute first goal bets.
Putting Your Opponent on a Hand
Basic poker strategy is the building block of a successful game plan, but once you get to a more experienced level, you will need to be aware of some advanced methods of playing. Once you know hand values, how to play in turn, and what bet sizes to make, you will need to focus on more intricate strategy. When you bet, call, or raise an opponent, you will want to think about what kind of hand will he have.
While you will always know the hand you have, you will want to start thinking about the type of hands you opponents will have. It will depend on where they sit at the table, whether they raised from early position or closed the action. Each player will have a range of hands that they would have played. Somebody raising in early position will probably have a better hand than someone who checks out of the big blind. Likewise, someone raising on the button might have a weaker hand than someone calling a raise in early position. As you play through every hand you will want to 'put your opponent' on a range of hands. It will affect every part of your play in any given hand. More information can be found on judi online.
The other factor that will be unique in every game is knowing how you opponent plays. This will only come from experience with each individual player. A player who plays one or two hands an hour, and has shown premium hands, will have a much smaller range than a player who is involved in every pot and has shown a wide range of hands at showdown. You will have to judge each player individually as you play each unique game.
Fun Casino Games To Play Online
There's an enormous variety of casino games (just visit judi online to see for yourself) that can make your online casino experience almost equal to or sometimes better than a live casino.
Atlantic City Blackjack
With reasonable minimum bets you have the ability to stick to a strategy and walk away with a profit. This is a version of online blackjack offered by Microgaming and if you're in search of some solid odds this is the right game for you. This game has a great return to the player as the house retains a slight edge this makes the perfect play come down to just 0.35% which is better than most versions of a game you'll find either online or on land.
Domino QQ
This game is one of the most popular consisting of 28 cards and six sets of games. You have the opportunity to interact with multiple players to tailor your skill and strategy even for first time players you have a better chance of scoring big. It is a free app that has a bunch of prizes and bonuses to win playing against your friends or someone you've never met.
Mini Roulette
Pick a color or number and this game will give you the same rush as it does on land, this game is based on a 13-number wheel and can be found using Playtech software. A bet that doesn't cover zero will have a house edge of 3.85 % and a bet that doesn't cover zero will have a house edge of 7.69 %, so in this game it's best not to bet on anything that covers the number zero. Great for beginners learning roulette and looking for a way to maximize learning.
Winning big in online casinos?
If you are new to gambling online, and are looking for some tips to help you get the most out of doing so, here are a few things you can follow to make your online gambling experience more positive.
Sign up for a reputable site — It all begins with signing up with a reputable site. That can be done by asking other online gamblers where they gamble, and which of the sites they have used they feel is the most reputable. You will find many people who enjoy gambling online in forums set up to talk about the gambling industry. If you do not find the information you need, start a new topic and ask.
Check sign up bonuses across a few sites — The best sites generally offer sign up bonuses for new players as an incentive to get them to join a particular site. Sign up bonuses vary wildly depending on the site you sign up for and when you sign up.
That is why you should do a little bit of research before signing up for a site, so that you know which sites are offering the biggest bonuses. As bonuses tend to change weekly, you can also keep an eye on sites you like and then register with them when their sign up bonus increases.
Do they offer other bonuses? — While some sites only offer a sign up bonus to new players, other sites also offer ongoing loyalty bonuses. These are the best sites to sign up for as, if you stay playing on them, you will usually receive free money every month so you can afford to gamble even longer.
Do they have all the games you like? — Make sure any site you sign up for offers the games you like to play. Whether that is blackjack, roulette, poker or the slot machines (like on goldenslot ออนไลน์), be sure any site you are interested in always has enough opportunities for you to play the games you like before you sign up and start getting serious.
Do research on a site's reputation — Any online gaming site can make themselves seem to be reputable without being reputable at all.
One of the biggest tips when it comes to gambling online is to make sure you always check on a site's reputation before signing up for it, so you do not end up on a site where you will easily be scammed. Thankfully, checking an online gaming site's reputation takes just a few minutes with a quick Internet search.
Do they offer competitive jackpots? — While you do not stand a huge chance of ever winning a jackpot, it would be nice to know that if you did the jackpot you would win would be huge.
Look at jackpot amounts across a wide number of sites and compare them against each other. Also look at what it takes on each site to win one. Then register with a site with high jackpots and not too impossible steps to getting there.
Is it possible to consistently win if you bet on football games?
One of the things people experience when they bet on football games often is that they tend to lose a lot as well.
Is it possible to consistently win if you bet on football games often, though, or are you just setting yourself up for disappointment?
Follow these steps, and your chances of consistently winning on football games just got a lot better.
Decide how much you will bet on each game — The people who consistently win while betting on football games do so because they decide on an amount they will bet on each game. They then do not go over that bet no matter what the circumstance.
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As your business grows, it often surprises business leaders to see the sheer volume of technology needs there are in today's always-on business world. From software patches and integrations to simple things such as resetting passwords, managing printers and copiers and other operational tasks — it doesn't leave a lot of time for technology teams to help move the business forward. By outsourcing your core IT functionality, you're freeing up limited technology staff time to truly innovate and help move the business forward.
In general, the cost of computer consulting in Peoria will depend on the specific services that you will need. For instance, if you only need help with protecting your email from spammers, there will be a different charge than if you want to fully outsource your help desk support. Some key options for managed IT service Peoria businesses need includes:
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El curioso caso de Benjamin Button, Francis Scott Fitzgerald
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Francis Scott Fitzgerald
"As long ago as 1860 it was the proper thing to be born at home. At present, so I am told, the high gods of medicine have decreed that the first cries of the young shall be uttered upon the anesthetic air of a hos- pital, preferably a fashionable one. So young Mr. and Mrs. Roger Button were fifty years ahead of style when they decided, one day in the sum- mer of 1860, that their first baby should be born in a hospital. Whether this anachronism had any bearing upon the astonishing history I am about to set down will never be known.
I shall tell you what occurred, and let you judge for yourself." (…)
El anuncio de Mercedes Clase C [@MercedesBenz] lo dio a conocer a muchos de los que estaban viendo la televisión un día cualquiera. Entre ellos, yo me quedé maravillado y quise leer la historia de Benjamin Button.
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Baseball Legend & Hall of Famer Turkey Stearnes. Turkey Stearnes played in Negro Baseball League thru the 1920's & 1930's. He is one of only two men in baseball history to ever win the quadruple crown. He played for a few different teams, but spent most of his career playing for the Detroit Stars. Carving features Turkey wearing Detroit cap on obverse & Detroit Stars Logo on reverse. Carving is done on a 1926 Buffalo Nickel (one of the years Turkey played for Detroit).


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Vinoy Place market update – July 11, 2009
July 11th, 2009 categories: Vinoy Place
Vinoy Place condos is proof that it's all about location, location, location. For downtown St Pete resale condos over $500,000 there's a 10 year supply – but at Vinoy Place there's less than a one year supply.
Currently there are 9 condos listed for sale in the MLS at Vinoy Place, ranging from $595,000 for an 1,875 sq ft unit (a short sale) to $2,200,000 for a 4,033 sq ft townhome. The typical units range from 2,649 sq ft to 3,373 sq ft and range currently from $990,000 to $1,399,000.
So far in 2009 there have been 5 sales in Vinoy Place, ranging from $775,000 to $1,200,000.
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Violet has a friend in her Primary class who is in the hospital. Her friend Natalie AND Natalie's sister Alice both have a rare immune disorder and both are having a bone-marrow transplant that will hopefully (cross fingers!) cure the condition. If you want to read more about this amazing family, you can visit their blog Fishes for Marrow Wishes.
Anyway, at church yesterday, the class had a Skype visit with Natalie. Violet was a little worried that Natalie had lost her hair from the chemo and so we had a talk about it. After a few hours, Violet came back and said that she wanted her hair cut off and donated to Locks for Love (which mostly does wigs for children who lose their hair from alopecia areata). I asked her to think about it and say a prayer about it and if she still wanted to, we would get a haircut.
Well, today she was still excited about donating her hair. Here's the last minutes of her really long, down-to-her-waist (totally-in-need-of-a-trim) hair.
10 inches of hair is a lot on a little girl!
And here's the results! Doesn't she look grown-up and stylish? She has spent the evening telling me that it's OK, I will still be able to braid her hair and do half-ups and even low piggies. Do you like how she's reassuring me?
Do you ever have a day when, in between the sibling squabbles and constant demands and threats to lock them in their room and feed them meals through a cat flap, you are treated to a part of their personality that is generous and selfless and beautiful?
This was that day.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Donated hair
Labels: nuggets are friends not food
3 comments:
- Sarah said...
I love her haircut. Totally cute. But even more, I love that she came up with that idea on her own!
- January 17, 2012 at 8:25 AM
- Missy said...
Oh Yay!!! Way to go, Vi. I'm so proud of you, and your hair looks fabulous!!!
- January 17, 2012 at 2:10 PM
- Chrissy said...
How sweet. And yes I have those moments where it makes it all worth it. And her hair is super cute.
- January 17, 2012 at 10:25 PM
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