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- Rugby Trips And World-Wide Rugby Game Arrangement - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Eyeful LtdThe wide-reaching appeal of rugby has given rise to many international rugby tournaments that happen all over the world. Fans aren't limited to getting their England rugby tickets for England, they can watch the best English (or Irish or Scottish) players compete against the best international ...
Views: 740 - Games Games: Play Fun Arcade Games Online - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Navneet SinghIf you used to love to go to arcade as a young person and long for those classic games, you can find many of those same, beloved games as computer games. You will find plenty of fun games that will take you back in time, before games got complicated. Below, we will be taking a look at the Paxcon ...
Views: 2121 - Free Games Online: Top Action Games - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Navneet SinghIf you like to play games that are action packed, you will find many free games online that allow you to do just that. There are many free downloadable games that you can play online or download to play later. Below, we have listed five really cool action games. Keep reading and you will learn ...
Views: 1272 - Are Free Games Really Free? - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Navneet SinghMost people have heard the phrase, “There is no such thing as a free lunch,” when it comes to free online games, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, there are all types of free games online. There also are a great number of them. The best part is that they are ...
Views: 3383 - Comedy And Comedians - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Rodger JackmanWe have all heard about “laugher being the best medicine”. It is so very true. A laugh is welcome anytime. Laughter can do wonders. It helps us forget all our worries even if it is for just a fleeting moment. Laughter brought about by comedy may be something you have read, heard or ...
Views: 768 - Pc's as opposed to gaming consoles. - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from David HarlandPC games won't ever die for me. They will have to pry my smoking mouse and keyboard out of my cooling hands, and cut the cable to remove me from my flaming server. The motive behind this commotion is, someone points out the fact that PC gaming is “smaller” than console gaming. What ...
Views: 1151 - Free Games - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from John SmithYou are looking for free online games? It isn't easy to find good game sites without too much ads in Google. Most sites have a lot of banner ads, pop-ups and thousands of mostle boring games. Often, by the time you have found a great site with funny games, and not too much ads, your leisure time ...
Views: 1028 - How To Do WoW Gold Farming By Mining Thorium - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from zular ronOn most servers Thorium is nearly as profitable as adamantite. But much less mined! As always I recommend Using Gatherer to save all the node locations for you so you can plan faster routes. Winterspring: Start at Everlook. Head East to the Timbermaw camp. There is usually a rich thorium ...
Views: 2833 - Less Popular Casino Games - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Ellie SchneiderSic Bo: Sic Bo is a game played with dice. The game is started by players placing bets on their predictions for the roll of the dice, so far this sounds like craps but this is where any similarity ends. Players can bet on the sum of the dice, the out come of 2 or all 3 of the dice and for all 3 ...
Views: 1127 - The Fairest Of All Casino Games - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from David MorrisMany people have asked me over the years what the most fair casino game is, and while all of them do usually give the advantage to the house or the casino, the odds of winning that the player enjoys can actually vary quite a lot between games, and even between casinos themselves as some even ...
Views: 7531(1 vote) - Collectible Dolls - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from nikola simanicCollectible Dolls - Where To Find Them With the increasing craze of collecting the dolls, a number of places have been popped up till now where one can find them actually to have been multiplied like the rabbits over years. The 1st place to find the Collectible Dolls , whether or not you ...
Views: 662 - Online Browser Based Games - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Gavin EvansONE in TEN people you know is doing it RIGHT NOW. In just three years, that could be SIX in TEN…and whether you are cashing in on this incredible market or not, they will be there, playing online browser based games, 24 hours a day. The potential reach of the internet is incredible. With ...
Views: 1715 - The Huge Online Multiplayer Games Market - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Gavin EvansOver recent years there has been an ever increasing demand worldwide for online multiplayer games. This growth has been fuelled by the booming skill games sector which has evolved from being a niche market just a few years ago, to very much a mainstream player today. I always considered ...
Views: 1309 - Would You Like To Make Money Playing Games? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Gavin EvansIn today’s world it is becoming more and more difficult for the average person to get by financially with the ever increasing day to day costs of simply existing. With the ongoing increases in mortgage rates, fuel costs and even food, a large proportion of people are finding that every ...
Views: 954 - An Introduction to Leonardo da Vinci and His Paintings - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from vijay kanthLeonardo da Vinci is also known as ‘Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci’ was born on 15th April 1452 was a Tuscan polymath. He was a great mathematician, inventor, scientist, engineers, botanist, architect, anatomist, sculptor, writer, musician and a greatest painter of all times. He was ...
Views: 1191 - The Excitement of Free Online Pool Games - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Gavin EvansUntil quite recently I would never have considered myself to be an online gamer. In fact, I am pretty sure that apart from playing the arcade game ‘Pac Man’ back in the 1980’s, I had never actually played any other online game at all. What’s more, I used to consider the ...
Views: 981 - Multiplayer Games Online | The Changing Gaming Market - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Gavin EvansWhen I think of the online games market, I picture pale, spotty school boys sat mesmerized in front of their computer monitors for hours on end playing the latest game releases. I’m sure this preconception does ring true in many cases, especially within the hardcore, console based gaming ...
Views: 1249 - Fun Online Games - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Tom GeeEverybody wants to relax after a hard day's work. On the other hand, everybody wants some mental stimulation after a monotonous day. Online games, thanks to the internet, can provide both - relaxation and mental stimulation! Survey results suggest that women over forty spend nine hours a week ...
Views: 1162 - Christian Jokes That Are No Laughing Matter - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Hannah HendersonLaughter certainly is good for the soul according to the biblical scripture of Ecclesiastes 3.4. However, there are jokes that are very inappropriate for Christian behavior. Among "Christian" jokes that are circulating on the world wide web is one about a cat going to heaven and devouring the ...
Views: 2287 - Laughter Feeds The Soul - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Darlene Siddons"What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul" -Yiddish Proverb- We all know what it feels like to take a refreshing bath/shower; it is so Invigorating, that most of us look forward to it on a daily basis. It not only cleanses us, it invigorates us and for many of us, it is the main ...
Views: 864 - Wedding Gown Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eli DavidsonIt had been a bad hair month, “said Beth Grading. “I had been passed over for a promotion, my best friend got a great job in San Francisco and I had a string of ‘no where dates’. “I felt so goofy that my bad mood lifted. I loved pacing up and down the stairs. ...
Views: 925 - Nintendo Wii - Just What The Doctor Ordered? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Karen BennettSince its release, the runaway success of the Nintendo Wii console seems to be evolving into a therapeutic tool as widespread reports claim that it is now being used in rehabilitation centres. Victims of stroke, spinal cord injuries and others have been benefiting from the Wii Sports games to ...
Views: 762 - Valentine's Day Barbecue Checklist - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Paul YatesValentine’s day is just around the corner and it’s time for us men to get our act together and spoil our wives, partners, fiancées and girlfriends. St Valentine is the patron saint of lovers so it’s time to show our love so I’ve jotted down a few ideas and reminders ...
Views: 1111 - The Addictive Online Games Market - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Gavin EvansThe aim of this article is to highlight the emergence of the addictive online games market and how it has become the fastest growing sector in the whole online entertainment industry. The skill gaming market or casual games market, as it is more commonly known, has become big business in recent ...
Views: 1468 - Guidelines On Managing Video Game Playing - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Timothy RudonVideo games are a part of life. And a child playing video games is no crime. Parents must learn that the world is changing and that children need to be brought up a little differently from a decade ago. Instead it is better if parent learn all they can about video gaming and allow their children ...
Views: 1484 - 10 Video Game Safety Rules For Parents - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Timothy RudonParents are always concerned about the well being of their offspring. Video games and the internet are good as well as bad. In order for gaming and the internet to be positive experiences you need to set rules that will protect your child and take certain steps to ensure your child is safe. As ...
Views: 1627 - Game Boy 101 – Everything You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Timothy RudonThe Game Boy, a handheld game console was released by Nintendo in 1989. The most popular game as Tetris and that sold over three million copies in the US alone. In fact people bought Game Boy to play Tetris. Extremely successful Game Boy has advanced versions the Game Boy Color and the Game Boy ...
Views: 1501 - 10 Guidelines For Parents Of Kids Playing Video Games - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from Timothy RudonGaming is a part of modern life. Research shows that children young and old game for between 13 and 30 hours a week. It is near to impossible to keep children away from computer or video gaming. When you cannot beat the system it is best to join it in a “safe” way. Parents can educate ...
Views: 1545 - 8 Things People Need To Know About Gaming - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Timothy RudonVideo games are enjoyed by young and old. However the internet, magazines, and more are replete with untruths about gaming. The world is replete with things like “ gaming leads to violence; gaming ruins the eyesight; kids who get involved with video games become school drop outs or fall into ...
Views: 1374 - How To Build A Flash Game – Flash Beginners Guide 101 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Timothy RudonGaming is popular world wide and most people play games without knowing how a game is actually made. It takes inspiration, verve, technology, and more to create a game that captures the mind and heart of players all over the world. The first step to making a game is to have a story. The story ...
Views: 1739 - How Twenty-One Became Blackjack - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Christopher SkinnerAccording to Richard Epstein (Theory of Gambling and Statistical Logic, Academic Press, 1977), blackjack became popular during World War I, and was called "black-jack" from the practice of paying a bonus to a player who held an ace of spades with a jack of spades or clubs. John Scarne, (New ...
Views: 745 - Couple Of Common Mistakes In Blackjack - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Christopher SkinnerMistake: The most common mistake beginners make is to stand too often on their stiff hands (12,13,14,15, and 16). Players are naturally afraid to hit these hands because every one of them could bust (make a total of 22 or more) with a single hit. But when the dealer has a high card (7, 8, 9,10, ...
Views: 939 - Basic BlackJack Strategy - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Christopher SkinnerContrary to what many gamblers may think, blackjack is not just a guessing game. Most casino games are guessing games. But with any blackjack hand there is a correct strategy and an incorrect strategy. Basic strategy is the correct strategy. The correct strategy is the mathematically optimal ...
Views: 1114 - 10 Tips For Parents On How To Handle Video Gaming - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Timothy RudonGaming has taken root and there are no signs of the popularity abating. Children as well as adults are all hooked to computer and video gaming in a big way. And, the internet has added a dash of excitement into gaming as players can now not just play online but compete online. The gaming world ...
Views: 1244 - The Possibilities In Online Games - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from christine layugThey say an online game is where you could experience things that you normally would not. Well this is because only in an online game you could meet new friends and foes, unlike that conventional games that are played on a console. Online games became the most popular medium for entertainment ...
Views: 1138 - 10 Benefits Of Video Games - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Timothy RudonGaming both video and computer has become more than a fad, it is a part of life. First generation video game players have now become adult and carry their passion to adulthood. Parents and teachers worry about games having negative effects on children and a great deal has been written about ...
Views: 57383(4 votes) - UK National Lotto – An Overview - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Gavin EvansThe UK National Lotto is the largest lottery game in the United Kingdom and is currently operated by the Camelot Group PLC. Camelot was granted the license to run the UK lotto when it was launched in 1994. The National Lotto is regulated by The National Lottery Commission and their role is to ...
Views: 1356 - What Are Online Skill Games? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Gavin EvansIn this article we will take a closer look at this popular and rapidly growing form of online entertainment and discuss exactly what defines online skill games as well as the vast choice of such gaming options available to you today. Skill games online require you to pit your wits against other ...
Views: 1200 - The Casual Skill Games Market - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2008 from Gavin EvansAre you interested in learning how to play casual skill games? These suggestions will help you learn a little bit about playing them and define exactly what they are. Before we discuss this entertainment sector, it is important to understand the incredible growth of social networking which has ...
Views: 1056 - Poop On My New Book! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Leah GuyPoop on My New Book by Leah Guy| Jan 01, 2008 For me, the New Year always offers a sense of hope and excitement. Some say it’s just another day, and that it is, but whether it is just a mental state, or an energetic vibration from collective consciousness, there’s something unique about this ...
Views: 1169 - What Is The UK National Lottery Result? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Tom GeeIf you are over 16 years old, are a resident of the UK or Isle of Man, and like to play games online you should check out the UK National Lottery Result. In this article we will give you a few details to help you learn more about this fun and exciting way to play games. First of all they are ...
Views: 975 - Online Bingo Software, How To? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2007 from Joe LeeMost online bingo sites have systems in place that decrease the necessity of downloading complicated software for the online bingo player. Although there might be the odd occasion whereby you may be required to download and even install the software to play the game manually, though these are ...
Views: 936 - Euro Millions Lottery - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2007 from Gavin EvansThe Euro Millions lottery was developed by the Francaise des Jeux in France and the Loterias y Apuestas des Estad in Spain and Camelot in the UK and was launched on Saturday The 7th of February 2004. The inaugural draw was on Friday The 13th of February 2004 in Paris. The UK, France and Spain ...
Views: 1677 - Top 10 Signs You Need To Be More Skeptical In Business - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2007 from Barry Maher10. You believe the numbers in the business plan. 9. When the new management team declares they're on the verge of turning things around, you move 100 percent of your 401k into company stock. 8. You're convinced your boss will make all your extra efforts worthwhile just as soon as the ...
Views: 764 - The Unique History Of Chess Pieces - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Michael Van KetsChess pieces are not only the rank-and-file of a chess game, but they are also the heart and soul of the chess game experience. Chess pieces with matching or unique movement qualities completing their intended purpose make for a sharp strategic ballet with nearly limitless possibilities of ...
Views: 1110 - Chess Boards - The Ever-evolving Chess Game Component - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Michael Van KetsAccording to an online independent voluntary judiciary committee, there are approximately 43 recognized chess variants, and the number is growing. The increased variety of game play has not only attracted whole new leagues of chess players, but it has also created new chess board designs far ...
Views: 1451 - 8 Quick Tips For Printing Better Photos - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Kristin MartoriUse these tips to print better photos and to help choose the HP photo printer that's right for you. 1) Choose the right resolution for your print Most digital cameras offer a range of resolution settings. It's a good idea to use a higher-quality setting if you plan on printing ...
Views: 1057 - Chess In The Ancient World ( Pre-1450) - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Jim SlateChess in the Ancient World ( Pre-1450) Chess is one of the most enduring and popular games in human history. The first written mention of chess is found in Persian documents dating to the fifth century CE. Early Persian references on the game seem to indicate that it was invented in India. ...
Views: 1374 - Disciplinary Loaf - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Beth and Lee McCainAn indubitable fact: my grandma, Nannie, could make the best Snickerdoodle cookies. Pity, then, that this is not her claim to fame (or is it infamy) in her small hometown. For it is there, in the otherwise peaceful agricultural environs of California's San Joaquin Valley, that the sweetest ...
Views: 1062 - Round Robin Letters & Scrapbooks: Reconnecting With Faraway Family and Friends - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoConnecting with long distance family and friends can be a real challenge. Travel is expensive, and a good long phone chat rarely fits into our busy schedules. Most of us rely on email and the occasional digital photo attachment to stay in touch. The latest technology may make our lives ...
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