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Movie soundtracks were not always as advanced as we know them today. Back in the years when “silent films” were the norm, theater operators were only given cue cards so that they could play music at predetermined parts of the film. When record players were unavailable, some of the sound effects were even performed live, either by individual singers or by an orchestra.

The first “real″ movie soundtracks emerged around the time when talkies (non-silent films) began to be made. The technology that enables the integration of music into the movie reel began to be used and developed, and soon after, movie soundtracks became a popular industry by themselves.

Movie soundtracks these days are designed for high-tech movie houses that have equipment and environmental qualities that pass new cinema-specific standards. New developments in sound, such as tonal and spatial circuitry, timbre matching, bass management, and re-equalization, are now used to give moviegoers a better auditory experience. Most theaters are equipped with special equipment to control background noise from air conditioning units, exhaust fans, projectors, and transformers. They are also designed for maximum room acoustics so that reverberation and sound isolation is controlled, and sound reproduction is kept at optimal levels.

Movie soundtracks are available separately from movie DVDs or VCDs, but there are some cases when they are given as a bonus to DVD or VCD buyers. Soundtracks these days usually come with a bonus video - oftentimes a behind-the-scenes look at how the movie or songs were made, or a special feature about the artist.

The biggest-selling soundtracks of the 1970′s to the early 1990′s were mostly single-artist projects, but this trend is starting to fade. Most movie soundtracks are now compilations of different singles from different performers. Pop music is usually used, especially for movies with younger themes.

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Many visitors to the world famous city of Las Vegas have praised the wonderful service they have experienced at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino. Even the residents of Las Vegas often stay at this hotel, which certainly attests to the excellent quality of this establishment. Who knows more above having a good time in Las Vegas than the people who live there? If the residents choose to have a good time at this amazing establishment, then you will surely have a similar experience.

The magnificent Palace Station Hotel and Casino has been refurbished and the new accommodations are simply jaw-dropping. This hotel allows you to play your favorite casino games right on the property. There are also excellent entertainment and dining options available.

The location is one of the key elements that any tourist should consider when booking a reservation. The Palace Station Hotel and Casino is strategically located near the famous Las Vegas strip. The location is perfect because the tourist will be far enough removed to avoid the crowds, but they are still close enough to enjoy all the attractions.

The over 1000 guestrooms in the Palace Station Hotel and Casino are truly breathtaking. Each of the rooms have been renovated with the most recent, and attractive decor making them appealing and very comfortable. These guestrooms also offer many fantastic amenities. Wide screen television, climate control, high speed Internet, and Pay-Per-View options are all available in these terrific rooms. Guests often find it difficult to leave their elegant accomodations.

The Palace Station Hotel and Casino also caters to guests who have special needs. People simply have to call in advance with their instructions and the employees will do the rest. The management of this establishment takes special care to follow the specifications of the Americans with Disabilities Act outline.

Other hotel amenities also include daily maid services that ensure that the rooms are fresh and clean when the guests arrive. Small children are also welcome in this establishment. Tourists can request a crib for their room to accommodate an infant that may be coming along for the trip.

The guest rooms are not the only spots at the location that offer wonderful amenities. The Palace Station Hotel and Casino provides all of the amenities that each of its guests needs to feel comfortable. The guests who visit this establishment will surely find themselves treated like royalty.

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This poem is the result of many years of trying to prevent pain as well as, unfortunately, treating the damage caused by pain. This poem is addressed to every adult who acts in a teaching capacity for children. That position includes parents, adult relatives and friends, babysitters and even older siblings. I’d like all “teachers” to read this poem and contemplate their enormous responsibility to the children under their charge.

Listen to the Child

You thought you were unimportant.
How wrong can you be?
You are the adult I am the child.
Nevertheless,
please listen to me:

It’s sad
when a school focuses
on the book
and not the child reading it.

It’s upsetting
when a teacher embarrasses
a student
and believes it is okay.

It’s heartless
when children tattle
on their friend

It’s painful
when a child leaves school
feeling unwanted
because no one knew what was wrong.

Please
include in your schedule
my needs and desires.
Embellish all you’ve prepared
with your warmth and smiles.

Remember
from your past
how a child feels inside.
Reach out to those who misbehave
and to the ones who try to hide.

Strive
to do your best
to instill confidence and pride.

Find what to praise,
Not what to deride.

Above all,
when you leave the room
don’t close the door;
reflect on all you’ve done today
and tomorrow you will do more.

Mona attended Barnard College and then continued on at Columbia University, where she earned two Masters degrees and a Doctorate in Psychology.

Mona settled and still lives in Rockland County, NY. She worked for many years as a diagnostician and therapist, originally in schools and then in full-time private practice. As Mona’s children grew up and left home she decided to help people not only resolve their problems but also reach their highest potential. She thus founded MyFamilyCoach to provide professional coaching to women who want assistance and guidance but do not need therapy.

Mona publishes the MFC Newsletter and contributes articles to family magazines, both online and in print. She speaks to women’s groups all over the country, introducing them to the benefits of coaching. Mona is a member of the International Coach Federation and the American Psychological Association. For more information, visit myfamilycoach.com/ myfamilycoach.com.

• Beginner’s Tournaments are great to pad the bank.

Most sit and go tournaments involve one table of ten players, unless it is specifically a short handed game. In most of these tourneys, the top three players place. Some web sites, such as Bodog.com, also have beginner’s tournaments, where the top five place. The extra money is taken from first place, meaning winning first is worth less at this type of a tournament than a normal sit and go, but all those fourth and fifth place finishes are suddenly worth money. I love these tournaments because they attract the weakest players and help ensure that even with bad luck I will almost always break even.

• Tight early.

With most sit and go tournaments I’ve played, you can see the bad and good players early. I’ve seen everything from a player who went all in with every single hand to a player who called every pre-flop raise, even with nothing. Usually less than half the players at this table are even passable poker players, much less good ones. Let the weak self destruct first. Attack only with the best hands in the best position: that’s excellent sit n’ go strategy.

• If you tilt, only play pocket A’s & K’s

This sounds overly restrictive, and it is, but if you are on tilt even a little, you will make serious mistakes playing hands. Fold everything but the best until you are ready to play. More than once I made a stupid mistake by playing after a bad beat and over bet second high pair, getting busted on a hand I should have folded.

• Never go all in after a bad beat

After you get a bad beat, many players, even very good ones, go on tilt and go all in way too soon (often the very next hand). Many players are really stretching with this and not thinking and analyzing the situation. I used to say only play good hands after a bad beat, but my concept of good hands went down to amateur status once I went on tilt (Q-10 off suit, K-6 suited, pocket 3’s–yes, I know, I’m embarrassed for myself, too). Other players expect this, and so often not only will you get called, but you may get two or three calls. Unless you have pocket A’s, I recommend not playing any hand immediately after a bad beat. Take the time to calm down and stabilize.

• Switch gears after the money

As soon as I’m in the money, I switch gears and become aggressive. Any ace or king is worth a large raise, as well as any pocket pair. At this point you want to jockey for position and shoot for first. You also want to run the table. I love raising with any king or ace, because not only do I tend to take down a lot of pots, but if someone re-raises me I can fold cheap. It also encourages the players to come after me even with something scary on the board–like those two tens that gave my A-T trips. Switching gears here is the right move and great sit n’ go strategy.

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He was born at 3.30 in the morning
A difficult birth, must be said.
The labour lasted just short of two days
So, he is hungry, and demands to be fed.

Several years have now passed
And he is 5 years old.
His first day at school, it is looming
He’s excited, he’s brave and he’s bold.

And now he is heading to college
He wants to get himself a degree.
And then he’ll join the RAF
What an adventure that will be.

He’s fighting for his country
Who have got tangled up in a war.
The casualties, they are heavy
He’s losing comrades he has known from afar.

His plane is shot down and he’s wounded
He awakes in a military bed.
No more flying for him, he’s told
He’ll have to have a desk job instead.

But that’s not for him – not why he joined up
A pilot was all he’d ever be.
He’s fighting again now, a personal battle
To get back in a fighter jet, soaring and free.

His persistence, it works, and he’s got what he wanted
And a long, worthy career he does have.
He’s retiring now to live in the countryside
Enjoying what his comrades died to save.

It’s just passed his 85th birthday
And he is so tired right now.
His life’s had its ups and down - he’d agree
But, he’s got this far into it, somehow.

They said that he died whilst he was asleep
So peaceful, just as he had yearned.
They buried him alongside his Mum
And he was wearing the medals he’d earned.

In memory of those who have died in service and every hero and heroine in the world.

I have been writing poetry for many years and regularly have it published in print. My poetry is published by Forward Press and in many other publications. So I’m now putting my poetry online. I’m married to my husband Peter. I publish my poetry on my Blog jo-hale-poetry at

When digital cameras first hit the news, I thought, “Wow! Never to have to buy film again!” This much has remained true, but it took ten years for digital cameras to come up to the quality performed by film cameras. At first, the pixels were too few to enlarge to 3 by 5 much less an 8 by 10 with any quality. Today, pixels are not a problem and every feature adorning the film camera is now available on a digital camera.

I spent many months researching the available models and weighing the cost versus the features until I came up with a digital camera that pleased me. The camera is the Konica Minolta Dimage ﺰ. While some functions are not as sophisticated as their film cousins, the advantages far outweigh its short comings.

In 2004 a decent SLR costs from $900 to $1500. I use an SLR as a comparison because they are the only type camera that shows exactly what the lens sees. The K/M A200 sells for about $600. Its 8 megapixels allows enlargements up to 13 by 19 inches with a sharpness equal to a fine 35mm photo from an SLR. The features I like best are the manual zoom ring (motorized zoom controls are slow and cumbersome), the stabilization chip (which produces sharp images even with slow shutter speeds) and the control over white balance (even custom balances). Another terrific advancement is the flip out rotating LCD viewer. Never again will I be held to an eye level view. With computer enhanced perspective control, all angles are possible.

To be fair, there are a couple of areas that can be improved, but can be lived with.
One is the delay after pressing the button to take the picture while the camera focuses and sets aperture and speed. It’s only a tenth of a second, but you’d better get used to it or you will miss your shot. A remedy is to take a series of pictures and pick the best one. Another is inherent in all digital cameras and that is the artifacts that appear in the image at higher ISO settings. Artifacts are like the grain in fast film that appears like little dots in the picture. If you use the slower ISO settings like 50 or 100 ISO, then the artifacts are practically invisible. If ISO 200, 400, or 800 are needed to get the picture, then additional processing through PureImage or similar software will solve the problem nicely.

A word about the lens is in order. A zoom range of 28mm to 200mm (35mm equivalent) covers just about any focal length an advanced amateur could need. No
other 8MP EVF (electronic view finder) has this wide an angle. The lens is custom made for a digital camera and is very sharp edge to edge. Only a very slight barrel distortion (1%) is visible at the 28mm focal length. Some software can correct this if perfection is demanded. You never have to worry about dust getting on the CCD sensor since the lens is not detachable. If wider or more telephoto effects are needed, there are accessory lenses that will make the wide end 50% wider and the telephoto twice as long. The A200 also has a 4x digital zoom but I recommend that this only be used as a last resort since the number of pixels are halved when you double the zoom. The auto focus works very quickly except in extreme low light.
A manual focus is available with a nice auto 4x enlargement of the center for critical focusing.

No Compact Flash card is included in the package, so I bought a 512 80x CF card for $69.00. The 80x refers to the fact that it unloads to your computer in a jiffy and the 512 Megabytes allows 81 pictures of the extra fine quality JPEG that I always use. The pop up flash lights up subjects at 12 feet away at 100 ISO. For more versatility I bought the Vivitar DF 200 slave flash ($69.00) that works to 50 feet at night.

This camera is a joy to use and has everything I could ever want in the way of features. In the six months I have owned it, I have created dozens of 13 by 19 images for the two Digital Art Shows I have had. Viva la digital generation!

I have been a professional photographer for 36 years and retired for three.

Betting is done through Sportsbooks (US) or Bookmakers (UK) entities that accept bets. You can bet on the outcome of several sporting events, such as; Baseball betting, Basketball betting, Football betting, Tennis betting, Hockey betting, Snooker and Soccer betting games.

To place a sport bet, you go to a sportsbook, physical or online. You could also bet over the phone with many sportsbooks. Note that a sports book or sportsbook is not the same as an oddsmaker. The sportsbook simply accepts sports bets. An oddsmaker is a person who sets the sports betting odds.

You need to state what you are betting on by making a selection, the type of bet and the amount you are wagering. Your selection will obviously depend on the odds offered, so you will want to examine the range of odds available before you make a decision.

There are many types of bets you can place. Some sportsbooks may offer more betting varieties and combinations than others. Below is a list of the more common types of bets.

Straight bet or Single.

This is the simplest and most common bet. You bet on a winner at given odds.

Point Spread.

This bet lets you bet on a winner from two selections who have been made equal by allocating appropriate points to the underdog team. The Point Spread is the number of points allocated and is shown with a sign for the favorite and a - sign for the underdog. The favorite has to win by more than the Point Spread for you to win; otherwise you lose your bet even if the team wins. Inversely, if you bet for the underdog, that team has to lose by less than the Point Spread for you to win. If the favorite wins by the exact Point Spread, then it is a push or a tie. You get your bet back. To eliminate a tie result, the oddsmakers sometimes include a half point spread. Since scores use full numbers only, one team has to win outright.

Buy Points.

Also, to buy Key Points. Move the Point Spread favorably at a price.

The Money line.

This establishes the odds for each team but inversely proportional to what would have been a Point Spread, and is indicated by a for the underdog and a - sign for the favorite. Say team A is favorite and quoted at -180 and B is the underdog at 120. The bets offered would be 10:18 odds-on for the favorite, and 12:10 for the underdog. For every $180 you bet on A you would win $100 or lose $180, but for every $100 you bet on B you would win $120 or lose $100.

Total.

A bet for the number of points scored in the game by both teams combined, including points scored in overtime.

Over/Under.

A bet that the combined number of points scored by the two teams in the game will be Over or Under the total set by the oddsmaker.

Parlay or Accumulator.

A multiple bet. A kind of ‘let-it-ride’ bet. Making simultaneous selections on two or more games with the intent of pressing the winnings of the first win on the bet of the following game selected, and so on. All the selections made must win for you to win the parlay. If a game is a tie, postponed or cancelled, your parlay is automatically reduced by one selection; a double parlay becomes a straight bet, a triple parlay becomes a double. A parlay bet can yield huge dividends if won.

Teaser.

It is like a parlay, but with the option to add or subtract points (called ‘moving the line’) from one or more Spread bets. When betting a teaser additional points are either added to the underdog or subtracted from the favorite. The odds vary according to the number of points the spread is moved and the number of teams combined to form the teaser. As in the parlay, all selections must win for the teaser to win. Teasers odds are usually worse than the parlays.

If-wager.

A bet that allows the bettor to make a second wager, up to an equal amount, pending a win on the first selection.

Open Wager.

Open wagers allow the bettor to play teasers or parlays making a selection at different times and even different days.

Future.

A bet on a future event. At the start of each season, the sportsbooks give out odds for teams to win a certain championship. The odds change as the game date approaches and in most cases get shorter, but if you win you get paid at the original odds that you took. This is possibly one of the most profitable bets if you have considerable knowledge of the sport that you are betting on including the players, and a good sense of judgment.

Exotic Bets.

Betting on unusual events. Some sportsbooks post odds and take bets on a wide variety of other sports related events and activities. A few others will take bets on just about anything you can think of.
Proposition Bet or Prop Bet.
An offer of bets at odds and conditions chosen by the sportsbook, usually on ‘Exotic’ bets.

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It’s in him. The music. All the notes, and melodies, words, and lyrics. His music so strong it reaches out through his finger tips to bring the keys he plays to life. It flows through his lips and produces a sound that only the “great ones” know how to make. Music emerges from the depths of his soul, and orchestrates itself in the deep recesses of his mind. Harmonious sounds, encased in walls of brilliance. Creating new mysterious lyrics. Mystical content mixed in with unimagined pieces of a man’s soul. Released into the world. Inviting the hearer into his place for a listen. A chance to get a taste of what’s been stirring in his mind, and now is seeking to find a place in yours. And when it does; because that kind of music never fails to reach us. It leaves its imprint in a way that elicits an appreciation that lingers long after we’ve heard it. An impression that never fades. It’s there. Alongside all the others he’s crafted, and waiting for the ones he’ll bring still. His music. The essence of who he is, and more than what he does. He’s devoted to, skilled in , and all about his music. And by him the music lives…

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Despite the losses of quarterback Brian Brohm and running back Michael Bush, Louisville has still managed a 4-0 start, but it’s apparent that the offense has taken a major hit. Louisville remains the top offensive team in the country because of early season pushovers, but in its last game against K-State, which was the first game without both Bush and Brohm, the offense was not a smooth sailing ship. I’m not going to try to make you believe that Middle Tennessee State has a chance in this one, but the Blue Raiders have been impressive at times this season. They played Maryland tough in a 24-10 loss on the road in week two and they shutout North Texas 35-0 last week.

Louisville’s defense has helped carry the Cardinals in the absence of its two preseason Heisman trophy candidates. The Cardinals’ defense has allowed just 13 points in their last three games and it is very capable of pitching a shutout in this one. However, there are two big factors to consider. The game will be played in front of the Blue Raiders home crowd and Louisville has a huge target on its back. Those are two huge motivational factors that should have the Blue Raiders laying it all out on the line in a nothing-to-lose situation.

Another thing to consider is how Middle Tennessee State will decide to play in this one? If they play to win and take lots of chances on offense with trick plays and plays down the field, we could see several costly turnovers out of the Raiders which could lead to easy scoring opportunities for the Cards. If they play not to lose with conservative play calling, they should be able to keep the clock rolling and keep the score somewhat close in the first half. One area where trick plays could be very effective in Friday night’s game is in special teams situations. Trick plays are very difficult to prepare for. A well planned fake punt could give the Blue Raiders a big play and a huge momentum booster in this one and I believe that Middles Tennessee State will have at least one good trick up its sleeve.

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The business of stock photography has drastically changed over the last few years. Ten years ago, selecting photographs for your brochure or newsletter meant spending hours pouring over stock photography catalogs and ordering photo research to find the exact image. When the order came in a giant overnight package, designers would spread transparencies out on the light table, squinting through a magnifying loop to check every detail.

Enter the digital age.

High speed Internet connections. CD’s. Searchable Archives. Royalty-free stock. These elements have changed the face of communication design forever. The quality, quantity, affordability and accessibility of stock imagery have made it the resource of choice for many organizations.

The advantages of instantaneous access to searchable archives of good images are numerous.

Speed :: We can never have enough of it. Search. Download. Import. It’s remarkable.

Choice :: Searching “stock photography” on Google delivers 1,470,000 results. You can find pretty much anything out there.

Price :: While there are free resources, unless you are doing a school report, you may need something slightly more exclusive. Also, many of the free images are only good enough for online display and the selection is very limited. Royalty-free images are reasonably priced, you pay for only the size you’ll use and images can be used as needed with no extra charges.

Flexibility :: Image selections can be grouped, saved and emailed to others in the review cycle. People in different locations can simultaneously review ideas.

Archiving :: Some companies even keep a record of your buys that you can re-download whenever you need them. To use this resource effectively, there are a few things you need to keep in mind.

Plan ahead :: Will you ever need the picture to be printed? The low cost of “low resolution” images can lure you into costly mistakes. Images need to be 300 dpi (dots per inch) at the size they will be printed.

Low-cost tradeoff :: Pictures are now so affordable, everyone’s buying them. That means your image could show up in your competitor’s brochure. Some projects call for more exclusive imagery.

Image-enhancement :: When you need something totally unique, such as your product in the shot, it may be more economical to hire a photographer than to have your designer spend countless hours in Photoshop trying to get it just right.

Availability :: Good images still cost money. While many firms have images on file, don’t expect your designer to have a database full of images right for your project.

When searching on the web, search for “stock photography” rather than doing an image search in Google or another search engine. Google returns all images from the web — including those that are the property of others and not legally usable.

About The Author

Beth Brodovsky is the president and principal of Iris Creative Group, LLC. Brodovsky earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design from Pratt Institute, New York. Before launching her own firm in 1996, she spent eight years as a corporate Art Director and Graphic Designer, providing a sound foundation in management and organizational standards and structure. Iris Creative specializes in providing marketing and strategic communication services to clients in service industries and small businesses. For more information contact Beth at mailto:bsb@iriscreative.com bsb@iriscreative.com or 610-567-2799.