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What To Do At A Casino Besides Gambling

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Casinos are more than just gambling.  Sure when you go to a casino you might think there isn’t much more to do than just gambling, but in this case you are wrong.

Activities Besides Gambling at a Casino
1. Money Exchange – One of the best places to exchange money from foreign currencies is yes, the casino.  Casinos have one of the best exchange rates and some will except a wide variety of currencies.
2. Turning Change to Dollars – Bring in your loose change into the casino and they will change it into dollar bills for you.
3. Free Drinks – Most casinos offer free beverages just for being in the casino.  Look for the soda machine somewhere by the slots.
4. Free Food - Often there will be free food for poker players so that they will stay and continue to play.

Of casinos are also entertainment centers, usually with live music, dancing, and entertainment, all designed to get you into the casino, and hopefully spend your money.Of course like all the games in the casino, the house always has the better odds.

Bush Dodging a Shoe, George Bush Dodges a Shoe Video

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Believe it or not the video of George Bush dodging a shoe is one of the most popular having been watched by 3.7 Million. The George Bush shoe video is growing rapidly. “It appears to be growing at a rate of more than 100 thousand views per hour,” said Matt Fiorentino at Visible Measures a company which tracks the consumption of online video.

“In Arab cultures, throwing shoes is a grave show of disrespect.” said Bloomberg.com.

Bush dodging a show = extreme funniness and one of the best YouTube clips so far. George Bush however does have quick reflexes since he dodged that shoe pretty fast.

Extract Images Directly from the Brain

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Once science fiction, scientists have figured out how to extract images directly from the brain.  With the ability to extract images straight from the brain, scientists predict that in the future, they may be able to even display your dreams on a monitor.  Sure we have seen this brain technology in the future, but with this direct window in the mind, couldn’t there be some negative sides to this as well?

With the ability to extract images and thoughts, could this technology possible prove people innocent and guilty in a crime?  What about being able to better diagnose patients or help psychologists really understand a patient better?

ATR chief researcher Yukiyasu Kamitani says, “This technology can also be applied to senses other than vision. In the future, it may also become possible to read feelings and complicated emotional states.”

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Buying a Smart Car? Smart Cars Sold Out Everywhere?

Monday, November 24th, 2008

I’ve been eying a smart car lately, realizing not only are most Smart cars on a long reservation list, but that even eBay doesn’t seem like the best option since the cars go for even more used than new on official dealer sites.

Smart Car = Smart Buy?
Already Smart Cars have sold well in Europe, with me personally noticing almost more smart cars on the road then any other of car.  Cheap, good gas mileage and cute = smart? Apparently so. sure GM, Ford, and even Chrysler can’t sell their cars, but Smart has found a way.  What’s their secret?  Making a car people actually want to drive.

Buying a Sold Out Smart Car?
Buy sold out we mean yes you have to be on a waiting list, that is if you want to get the official price, but those willing to spend more always have a way.  Smart cars are selling as high as $30,000 on eBay which honestly seem ridiculous.

Conclusion
Given the fact that the Smart car is sold out and any remaining Smart cars have a high pricetag, I think it’s the best to wait for the next innovation or the next shipment of new Smart cars.

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