January 31, 2011

Bodog Casino - One of the Largest Entertainment Operations in the World

By: Nick Madison
Bodog is one of the largest gaming and entertainment operations in the world, and has become an industry icon that has spread into the music and philanthropic areas as well. Founded in 1994 by the Canadian Calvin Ayre – a personality in his own right – Bodog is a billion dollar group and as such affords its online operations – casino, poker and more - the backing of one of the most powerful companies in the world.
Bodog Casino is considered the best Real Time Gaming (RTG) powered casino in the industry and players are dazzled by the standard, selection and service found at this site. The chic, understated and designer-simplicity site makes gaming seem effortless and the Bodog Casino came second in the Easiest Online Casino to Navigate section in the Gambling Online Magazine’s annual award.
Software and Games
Working off Real Time Gaming’s superb software platform, Bodog Casino brings players more choice and more entertainment in one exclusive package. The games are available in download or flash versions, with the full download option offering 75 of the best games from RTG’s graphically superior suite.
The games at Bodog Casino are made up of card and table games, slots and video poker. Card game and table game offerings include blackjack, let‘em ride and pai gow poker, while two kinds of roulettes are also available. Bodog Casino has a wide range of five reel, classic three reel and other slots, and also has an impressive range of progressive jackpots waiting to be won. The award-winning Real Series slots are among the very best in the industry and are presented in all their glory at Bodog Casino.
The video poker offerings include over fifteen types of this exciting game, featuring favorites such as Deuces Wild but also unique options such as 52-hands Jacks or Better and even 100 hand video poker.
There is also Keno and other specialty games for alternative entertainment.
Bonuses and Promotions
Bodog Casino relies so heavily on its excellent industry reputation that it does not need to offer bonuses and promotions to players in order to entice them to try out the site. Nevertheless, new players can take advantage of a welcome bonus on their first deposit, as well as bonus for referring a friend to the site.
There are regular promotions that appear on Bodog and it is worth checking out the website to see what is presently on offer.
Gambling Online Magazine awarded Bodog Casino first place in the Best Casino Promotions or Events category in 2006.
Payment and Payouts
A wide variety of online payment methods are available at Bodog Casino for simple and convenient deposits and withdrawals. Money can be deposited by credit card, eWalletXpress and Moneybookers, to name just a few. Payouts can be requested by check, credit card or other options, depending on the player’s geographic location.
Security
A company that has such a strong industry reputation to uphold and protect will naturally take all the necessary steps to ensure that every single available security option is in place at its sites. Bodog Casino stops at nothing to protect its players’ privacy and financial transactions, using the latest technology and encryption systems.
The site is also committed to responsible gambling and has a number of links in place to assist players if they feel the need to turn to professionals for help in compulsive gambling.
Support
Bodog has won numerous awards for its customer service department. The casino offers players the option of calling toll free from a number of destinations in the world, or through a contact form on their site. Customer support is offered in a number of languages, including English, Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese.
Bodog Casino
There is no going wrong with Bodog Casino. This site has it spot-on with regards to image, games choice, software platform and customer service. Players are assured a safe and secure gambling environment, excellent payouts and a level of professionalism that is hard to beat in the industry.
This information was accurate when it was written but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all information directly with the casino.

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January 22, 2011

Free To Air Satellite: Your Gateway To A World Of Entertainment For Free

By: Pakanj Gupta
There are very few people in this world who claim that they really don’t care about money. And all of them are either rich or liars or both. Having seen the best of every thing in life they are in a position to make blanket statements and they don’t really have the ability to discern the right from the wrong.
People like you and me bother a lot about what to do and how to do it. We have the in built notion that money is at the center of the universe and it is the most precious resource that needs to be conserved and this is something that one needs to know before one gets into any venture.
When you think of entertainment the same money concept comes into play and you always look for options that will enable you to get the most out of life without paying through your nose.
What often happens is that you end up paying through your nose and you don’t have the ability to control things. You opt for cable network that charges you a monthly fee that is exorbitant to say the least and later you find out that all the good stuff is on another cable network and you are not going to get that while the present one is running. So you decide to switch loyalties only to discover that now all the good stuff is on the other one and you have just switched from that one as well. So what do you do?
Have no fear. Free to air is here. Free to air satellite is the future of cable TV networks that will enable you to receive all the good stuff on cable TV all the time irrespective of the network that you are using. In fact with the free to air satellites you won’t need to have a network. Just free to air will suffice.
A Free to Air satellite is basically a satellite that is able to transmit satellite signals which a person can receive legally for free. This means that without having any subscription and without paying the exorbitant fees you get all the satellite channels that you want for free. Although the free to air satellite transmission is not encrypted, it is typically encoded for MPEG-2 video and may have geographical restrictions.
In many parts of the world encrypted Free to Air satellite channels are also available on different technologies like UHF and VHF frequency bands. But by and large the free to air satellite programming is broadcast on the Ku band.
Another benefit that free to air satellites offer is that they give you the facility of smaller dishes and these consume less power thereby giving you the mental satisfaction of having left a smaller carbon footprint on the world.
In order to enjoy Free to air satellite Reception all that you need is a few simple things like:
- A satellite dish antenna
- A FTA receiver or satellite PC card
- An LNBF
- An antenna motor (If you wish to receive channels from more than one satellite)
That’s all you need. So get to work and get set to enjoy the world’s channels for free!

January 15, 2011

Entertainment Agencies – The Best Way To Find And Book Entertainment

By: Paul Sims
Most people have had or been to an event or party at which they had entertainment. How did they find it? Was it any good? The answer to the first question is they probably used their local telephone directory, the Internet or had seen the act or service personally. The answer to the second question is sometimes yes and sometimes no.
So why use an entertainment agency to find what you are looking for? Well first it takes the hit and miss out of finding what you are looking for, a good entertainment agency has access to lots of different forms of entertainment and will save you the problem of locating it. Secondly a good entertainment agency lives on its reputation, so it is in their interest to make sure that the entertainment they supply is of good quality. As the saying goes, you are only as good as your last event. Imagine you are looking for a band, you can spend ages searching the net only to find that what you want is already booked, and searching can take hours, and do you have that time to spare? If you use the phone to contact entertainers and lets say contact 10 at an average of 3 minutes a call, that is 30 minutes of calls on your telephone bill, it may not seem much but it adds up especially if the contact number is a mobile one. And if you do manage to find what you are looking for how do you know it will be any good? Contacting a reputable entertainment agency takes away all the headaches, as they will do all the work for you.
There are things to bear in mind, a reputable agency has quality acts and services which will be in high demand, so make sure you start looking at least 3 months in advance of an event, don’t leave it until the last minute. Only contact one agency, many top quality agencies work with each other to source your needs, contacting 3 or 4 of them means they are duplicating work, time which could be spent on another client. If you were that other client ask yourself how you would feel, if the agency you were using had lost time they could have been using to help you. Running an entertainment agency we often used to get enquiries from people and start looking for their requirements only to have another agency contact us looking for the same thing for the same person. Nowadays we ask if any other agency is being used and if they are we polity refuse to waste time looking for the same thing, if we are told no other agency is involved and find out otherwise then we will drop the client. Many quality agencies act likewise, so you could find yourself back at square one or using a less than reputable entertainment agency.
The next question many people ask is how much will it cost, the answer is nothing unless you cancel, then you may have to pay a cancellation fee. An entertainment agency makes its money in the form of commission from the acts it represents, in other words they pay us for finding them the work. If you cancel the agency makes no commission, which pays for its time and effort on your behalf, therefore most agencies will make a cancellation charge, after all they have staff to pay just like any business. Similarly you might also have to pay a cancellation charge to an act or service in addition to the agency charge, if you have booked them then they are unable to take on other work for the date in question.
The other question is how long will it take? This can vary, many acts and services are registered with numerous agencies and don’t always keep them informed of availability, secondly each act will charge a fee depending on the factors of the event such as getting to it, possible overnight accommodation etc, so a reputable agency will make contact with them to find if they are available and at what cost. If an act or service is on holiday or working away it may take a while for them to get back to the agency, so allow for this. If you haven’t heard anything from an agency within 3 days then give them a call and ask for an update. A good agency will always tell you if they cannot find what you are looking for or if they have been unsuccessful. If that is the case then you can try another. Remember that with an agency you will get a contract, which will state all the relevant details, and you will have a legal document to give you peace of mind.
Remember entertainment agencies live to provide clients with a service, make use of it and save your time and a possible headache.

January 7, 2011

News Headlines, Articles, Shopping, Entertainment, World News

By: Debarati C.
Online portals : Storehouse of information
If Barbara Tuchman claimed that “Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled, thought and speculation at a standstill.” No one would disagree with her famous quote. However, besides being a medium of conveying knowledge, books can be cumbersome and can take large amounts of time in finding information. The virtual effects of science have caused a breakthrough making the storehouses of information right in front of our computer screen as opposed to a newspaper where news may be shortened for the sake of space.
The new generation has the power of online portals which provide information with a mere click. No magic, no drama just news served like a hot cup of coffee to revitalize your senses. It wasn't that long after the Web first appeared that the first portals came into existence. Portals served and continue to serve as a important launch point for Web surfing, and although there are some special-interest portals out there that get some market share, the ones that started out early are the ones that get the lion's share of viewership.
The magical online portals have given the world of knowledge to man’s finger tip. It covers all aspects from news, headlines, sports, entertainment, living, online shopping, articles, current events, current events, news updates.
But the portals of old were plain compared to what they are today, and what they will become in the next few years. Already a far cry from the plain, static first generation of portals, today's Web portals take advantage of new technology to create a much more exciting surfing experience. The driving force behind all this is the pervasiveness of broadband, which allows portals to hold more rich graphics and multimedia, colorful and fun animation, and functional applets such as stock market tickers and news feeds.
EMarketer's report highlights the future of the portal in this light, noting that portal services will go even beyond the Web itself, into the areas of personalized desktops, and video/multimedia search. And of course, portals make their money chiefly through advertising, and eMarketer makes note of the fact that the type of advertising found on portals is also changing.
The biggest changes in the future of portal services will be its expansion beyond traditional search, something we're already seeing with Google's branching out into other areas. Look for all major portals to launch desktop search products, personalized search tools, and even mobile search services in the coming years.
Private portals are also gaining in popularity as a convenient way to allow employees, clients, and customers to securely access personalized information via a password-protected portal site. Healthcare portals have become a extremely useful addition to large HR organizations, which save time and money by allowing employees to log into their own healthcare accounts--relieving HR staff from having to spend time on low-priority, standard requests for information. While the IT staff may be well-equipped to handle the technical end of the portal, leaving the project entirely in their hands (and not seeking participation from other areas) is likely to result in a portal that is not aligned with the true business needs of the company. The portal must be a priority not just of IT, but of the entire company. Online portals are the new generation information provider , and yes, if Late Barbara Tuchman was alive, she would have had a different quote altogether, what say ?