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What to Look For in an Online Casino

Sometimes you want to take some time and enjoy gaming online, but what should you be looking for? Here are some factors you should consider: integrity, entertainment value, quality of playing experience and openness in handling financial transactions.

Years in Operation

The first thing you should consider is how long a casino has been in operation. The longer the better, of course. While it is true that a URL can be registered for a couple of bucks and sit there for a long time, being more established suggests a better class of service that retains satisfied patrons more than most. The exact opposite is a fly-by-night operation that puts your deposit at risk.

Presentation

In terms of the face it presents to the world, an online casino in the virtual world is no different from a regular establishment in point of glitzy appeal. Of course the online variety should attract first-time visitors to stay and explore the patronage options. An online casino should exude glamour, a solid reputation, fun, excitement and the promise of rich winnings.

Integrity

An honest online casino highlights the fact that it has independent auditors.

Otherwise, it becomes pretty hard to judge the integrity of the operation. After all the barriers to entry are low. A complete gaming software suite can reportedly be had for at most $20,000. Beyond that, operating cost is little more than web hosting and payment processing services. Clearly, the profit potential is so huge that it iks bound to attract scam artists.

Bonuses

Healthy bonuses are obviously a powerful incentive. With that many online casinos to choose from, we almost take signup and reload bonus for granted. Take care not to.

Most casinos have deposit bonuses and loyalty programs. But before you dive headlong into the casino that offers the highest bonus, read the terms and conditions governing your being able to withdraw all your money when you’ve a mind to.

There are casinos that offer up to $1,000 deposit bonus. Guess what? You are required to play no less than 5,000 hands before you can withdraw that, assuming the amount credited remains intact in the face of house odds.

Another factor to consider is percentage payout. Independently-audited casinos prominently display their payout for the prior month. Naturally, the higher the payout rate the better. But since the online casino industry has become so competitive that almost all payout rates are at 97% or 98% nowadays, this is no longer a good discriminatory variable.

Deposit/Withdrawal

There are many ways, almost too many, to deposit money to your casino account. The more deposit options a casino offers the better. The predominant method is via credit card, naturally. This allows you to remit online and get the instant gratification of playing right away.

Opening an account with a payment processing company like Click2Pay or Moneybookers, on the other hand, requires a wait of 1-5 business days before an account is credited and validated. And it can be a pain to have to memorize another username and password.

The point is you have a choice of payment methods. Withdrawing money should be as easy as making a deposit. It never is so read the fine print carefully. It is a good, thing, at least, that most casinos now require two pieces of ID faxed/mailed in to confirm the withdrawal. Who knows, you might get lucky and we could be talking about real money in your account so the extra security precaution is worth it.

User Experience

The most frustrating thing a surfer experience is not able to navigate a site. Navigation and contacting customer service should always be a click away. In addition, customer service should be free and respond fast.

Graphical interface is another important feature. It definitely adds to the fun factor and it is so much nicer to look at easy-on-the-eye visuals than flashy animations.

Most casual players just want to get a thrill of the game without any financial involvement. A respectable casino will provide "Play For Free" before you play for real money.

More often than not, a popular casino will exhibit more features. Chat, for instance, adds to the fun when you can communicate with others while you are playing.

Location/Currency

This has to be one of the most overlooked features. If possible, choose an online casino that operates in your location. The internet world may have no boundaries but you do want the customer service rep’s to speak the same language/accent as you do, right?

Another reason for giving priority to domestic locations is currency exchange. Casinos and payment processing companies offer the worst exchange rates around. To avoid this, simply choose a casino that accepts the same currency you use from day to day.

posted by Brandon Schenz @ 7:08 AM, ,

The No Weights? No Problem Workout

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The No Weights? No Problem Workout

Sometimes, life doesn't allow you to have access to a gym or even a good set of weights -- when you're on vacation, perhaps, or serving 20 in solitary. But you can use nature's best barbell -- your own body. In fact, many athletes use their own body weight for hard-core workouts because it provides more than enough resistance when you're doing body-weight exercises. This circuit works all of your muscles, and you never have to lift a weight -- except your own.

EXERCISE REPETITIONS REST SETS
Broad Jump 10-12 30 seconds 2
Diamond Pushup 10-12 30 seconds 2
Reaching Lunge 6-8 each leg 30 seconds 2
Bench Dip 10-12 30 seconds 2
Skiing Wall Squat 5 30 seconds 2
Donkey Kick 15 each leg 30 seconds 2
Boot Slappers 8 30 seconds 2
Shadow Boxing 50 punches 1 minute 2

  1. Skiing Wall Squat - Lean against a wall, with your feet 18 to 24 inches away from it and shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees slightly and hold that position for 5 to 10 seconds. Bend deeper and hold. Repeat until you've hit five different positions; go as low as you can.
  2. Donkey Kick - Get down on your hands and knees and kick your right leg back and up as high as you can. Finish by arching your back and pulling your knee to your chest. Repeat on the other side.
  3. Boot Slappers - Stand with your legs slightly wider than shoulder-width, squat down, slap the sides of your ankles, then stand back up. Repeat 10 to 20 times. As a variation, after you slap your ankles, explode and jump straight up instead of standing up.
  4. Shadow Boxing - Throw punches while bobbing on your feet like a boxer: 10 right jabs, 10 left hooks, 10 right hooks, 10 left uppercuts, 10 right uppercuts.
  5. Diamond Pushup - Get into traditional pushup position, but place your hands directly under your chest with your index fingers and thumbs spread and touching; that's the diamond. Keep your back flat throughout the movement. Lower your body until your chest nearly touches your hands. Pause, then push your body back up to the starting position.

    Variation 1: If the move is too difficult, put your knees on the ground.

    Variation 2: Elevate your feet on a bench, chair, or bed.
  6. Reaching Lunge - Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. In one motion, take a lunging step forward as far as you can with your left foot and reach forward with both hands to touch the floor in front of you. Quickly reverse the motion to return to the starting position, then switch legs.
  7. Bench/Chair Dip - Place your hands behind you on the edge of a bench or chair and your feet on another bench or chair (or the floor) a few feet in front of you. Lower your body until your upper arms are nearly parallel to the floor. Pause, then press back to the starting position.

    Variation: Ask someone to add a weight plate, phone book, or your carry-on for extra resistance.
  8. Broad Jump - Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Dip your knees and jump forward as far as you can. Land on both feet with flexed knees. Pause, turn around, then jump back. Complete a set of 10.

    Variation 1: As soon as your toes touch the floor after the jump, jump again immediately.

    Variation 2: After each broad jump, squat slightly and quickly explode straight up, reaching both arms overhead. Land with flexed knees, then jump forward again.


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Sunglasses Wholesale

What is Wholesale?

Merchandisers and retailers know that wholesale products are the only way to go. Wholesale products are products available at the price that big retailers pay. Big retail outfits do not pay the same price for their products that they sell those products for. How would they make money if they sold their merchandise for the price they paid for it? Usually by buying in bulk, big retailers get their products at wholesale. What does wholesale mean, really? It means buying products cheaply, much more cheaply than at retail prices.

Can Anyone Buy Wholesale?

The best part about wholesale products is that just about anybody can buy them. Usually, you don't even have to be a big retailer to buy wholesale merchandise. With summer fast approaching, sunglasses are becoming a hot commodity. The sun may be out all the time, but only when summer rolls around do people consider buying new sunglasses. Smart retailers are cashing in and stocking up huge displays of sunglasses, offering a siren song to those who don't want the sun in their eyes. And, best of all, these smart retailers are making money by purchasing sunglasses at wholesale prices.

You don't have to be a known and established retailer to buy products like sunglasses at wholesale prices. Anyone can buy wholesale if they can find what they're looking for at wholesale prices, and if they buy in bulk. Buying in bulk helps you to buy at those wholesale prices. And you can mark the price up to whatever price you think people will pay, returning a profit on every pair of sunglasses sold.

Where Can You Find Wholesale Sunglasses?

The great thing about wholesale products is that a lot of companies offer them. Do a little shopping around on the Internet, or even look up wholesale suppliers in the phone book. With a little wheeling and dealing, you can get the best price on wholesale sunglasses. Wholesale products are very affordable and bring you a nice profit. There are tons of wholesale sunglasses suppliers on the Internet. Just make sure you buy your sunglasses at wholesale, not retail.

How Do Wholesalers Make Their Money?

Wholesalers buy their products at cost. This means that if a pair of sunglasses costs five pennies to make, wholesalers buy those sunglasses for five pennies apeice. Wholesalers then turn around and offer the same sunglasses to you for a dime. They make a huge profit and you're still saving money. It is almost impossible, unless you are a wholesaler, to find sunglasses or any other products at cost. This is why retailers and others must go through wholesalers, who have access to at-cost products. But even if wholesalers are making money off of you, you're making money off of your customers. This is the way that product-selling works.

Wholesale Sunglasses

By buying wholesale sunglasses and then selling them at retail prices, you directly profit from every single sale. If you buy each pair for one dollar and then sell them each for ten, that's a huge return! That may sound impossible, but wholesale sunglasses can be purchased very cheaply and sold for much higher prices. Why is this possible? Because most people don't know how to buy wholesale or even that it can be done.

Summer's here, and everyone is worrying about how best to shade their eyes. Hot, new styles of sunglasses are selling out almost as soon as they come into stores. Buying wholesale sunglasses is your way to cash in on the action, and make profit for yourself. Why buy retail when you can buy wholesale?

posted by Brandon Schenz @ 7:01 AM, ,