Tiger's Disappointment to the Golf World

By Tony Lamazza

In a very interesting and atypical twist today, Tiger Woods blew a lead entering the final round of the PGA Championships, losing to Y.E. Yang, a relatively unknown golfer. Woods had simply never lost a major after leading or being tied for the lead, and the world was shocked after witnessing today's events.

While fans were excited by the turn of events today, this really can't be good for golf. The PGA can't be happy about this, nor could any of Tiger's major endorsers. Without a major in 2009, people are beginning to write off Tiger Woods, thinking that he may very well be past his prime.

Woods hasn't regressed as much as people like to think. He's still won a very impressive five tourneys in 2009, and has staged some remarkable comebacks this year. Only the more serious fans realize this, but the media will be all about Tiger's lack of a major in 2009.

For the short-term, Yang's victory makes for an interesting story and may feed the media with some fuel for now. But the 2009 PGA season is devoid of stories. A lack of a Tiger win, and Tom Watson's falling short at the British Open both make for some major disappointments compared to what could have been.

This one is another story in its own though. Yang is very unlikely to win another tournament of this scope, and will probably fade right back into obscurity. And for the time being, Woods' pursuit of Jack Nicklaus' record is in doubt.

What do people get to look to now? "Oh, I can't wait to see Tiger take revenge in the exciting series of FedEx cup event"? No! They are looking to, "Hey, Anthony Kim or Rory McIllroy are ready to take the torch next year."

Golf needs Tiger Woods just as much as he needs more majors. Tiger has given a face to golf, a sport that's sorely lacked one for so many years. Tiger is golf's Michael Jordan, and needs to return to this status in 2010.

Let's hope that 2010 brings us the return of Tiger Woods, just as the 2009 tennis season has done for Roger Federer after a disappointing 2008. While fans may have cheered on Yang as he defeated Tiger today, you can be sure they're pulling for Tiger over the long run.

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Not All Poker Players Are Honest - Don't Use Standard Poker Chips In Your Game

By Sean Pratch

Over the last ten years poker has grown exponentially. The reasons are numerous, including poker TV shows and the popularity of Texas Holdem. With the growing interest in poker there has been an increasing availability of poker chips. They can now be found in stores like Target and Walmart. While this has been a benefit for many poker players by allowing easy access it does create a problem by making it possible for anyone to slip in extra poker chips to any game.

Whether it is a tournament or cash game, having extra poker chips introduced into the game is a serious problem. Not only will it cause a problem with not enough cash to cover the chips in the game, but it will ruin the integrity of the game.

The problem is that there are several standard designs of poker chips that are available in dozens of retail locations and online websites. Any poker player can purchase these chips and bring them to the next poker game. With custom poker chips this would not happen.

With custom poker chips, it will be very difficult or even impossible to slip extra chips into the game. Whether you are hosting a game or playing in a poker game, you can feel much more secure knowing that the chip count at the end of the night will not be more than what was started with. The worst feeling at the end of an enjoyable night of poker is realizing that the bank does not have enough money to cover the chips that players have.

Not all custom poker chips are the same, though. They range in security, style, composition and even the amount of customization possible. The least secure chips have labels, inlays, or stickers placed in the center of the poker chips. The chip beneath the label is not customizable at all. With these chips you can only select from a few colors and just a couple designs to pick from. These chips can be purchased blank by any poker player and it is possible that the labels could be printed at home or any print shop.

The most secure custom poker chips are either clay or ceramic. Besides being secure, they are also the same type of poker chips that poker rooms and casinos use. They do cost more initially, but you will not have the headaches and the expense of having extra chips brought into the poker game.

Clay poker chips are one of the original types of chips that were used in casinos. There have been some changes over the years, but the current clay chips are very similar to the chips used nearly 100 years ago. Real clay poker chips can be completely customizable. The chip colors and stripes can be customized to your liking. These chips also have an inlay in the center of the chip. This inlay is not only of your own custom design but is also embedded within the chip. It is not a sticker or label placed on top of the chip.

Ceramic poker chips are relatively new. Lately, these have become a low cost option for very secure custom chips that home game players can own. Ceramic chips start as a white ceramic disk that can be completely customized. There are no base colors or designs. The edge and both faces are customizable. Also, similar to the clay poker chips, the image is actually embedded within the chip material. The image cannot be removed unless the chip itself is damaged. Due to these features, ceramic poker chips are the most secure custom poker chips available for home poker players.

We all would like to have full trust in all of the poker players at our games. Unfortunately, the brutal truth is that not everyone can be trusted. The poker night when there is not enough cash in the bank to cover the chips on the table will be a truly horrible night. Luckily, this can be prevented with custom poker chips. Make sure this doesn't happen to you.

If you host games, have a set of custom poker chips designed and printed for you. If you don't host but play at games that use standard poker chips that can be purchased at any retail store, suggest to the host that custom poker chips should be used at the game.

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Sean Pratch is a recognized poker chip authority and part-time poker player who has helped design chips for over a decade. Visit Sean's photo gallery of custom poker chips and see many examples of past work. The gallery is constantly refreshed with new poker chips so visit regularly.

Using A GPS In Your Vehicle

By Dion Padilla

The new GPS technology has caused many changes in personal navigation, public transportation and vehicle tracking. With a simple GPS receiver you can access the orbiting satellites and get information on the current location, the destination and the shortest route to reach it. Moreover, new GPS units provide information on traffic conditions, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, gas stations and points-of-interest for the map on which you navigate. Discreet, convenient and highly reliable, the new GPS units represent the beginning of another age in the field of communications and technological development. Although functioning on a set of common principles, GPS units differ according to brand, design and features.

How to get to a destination by car? Designed to help with navigation of more complex systems such as aircrafts, GPS devices match all the needs of a traveler. In the situation of GPS for car, the receiver decodes a satellite signal and based on it, the location of the car is determined. GPS receivers are available in many designs, formats and models, with a higher or lower user-friendly rate. You save money with some cheap GPS units, they are easy to plug in and store, but the operation may be faulty or inconsistent. More money means more quality.

The car layout is incredibly significant when trying to choose a certain model. Some models of GPS for autos include monitors for map display, but the presence of the monitor on the dashboard may be uncomfortable with some automobile designs. You have got to make sure that the device doesn't block the air vents and that it does not ruin the view from the passenger's seat. GPS for cars thus have to be selected so as to match the dashboard features and the entire interior auto design for max of potency and convenience.

Multiple features! Consider this criterion when shopping for GPS for cars. Navigation info can be provided in multiple ways, therefore it is very convenient for the user to select a variant that suits his/her needs. Some GPS receivers can help you navigate by using the data from a personal address book, others select the location directly from the map, while others can operate directly by address or by intersection. Moreover, in the same direction, you should buy a GPS for cars with features for both vocal and graphical directions. Besides verbal directions, the GPS monitor displays arrows to indicate the direction, determines the position of the car as related to the destination and shows the name of the street.

There are GPS for cars that provide information on points of interest, airports, ATMs, hotels, restaurants and many other sites. Such a complex device may seem a bit more expensive, but when you travel a lot and need to go from place to place, information is crucial. Moreover, the GPS device can get updates on the points-of-interest specific to a certain geographical area. You may be at a loss about what GPS for cars to buy when there are so many models to choose from. Testing the product could be the wisest thing to do under the circumstances, and retailers should be able to show you demo units available in their store. Then, the features of a GPS unit will be a lot easier to appreciate!

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Improve Your Game with Golf GPS Software

By Joseph Aaron

If ever you have put any effort into thinking how deep we are into technology, you may want to consider this: manufacturers offer software to do practically anything you could imagine. For the non- computer savvy; software is a computer program that performs some normally complicated jobs. This is as opposed to hardware, which is the tangable computer parts and peripherals. A great system for you to consider is the Garmin Golflogix GPS.

When a particluar product or practice is enjoyed by millions, there will be an enormous collection of software designed for it. You should realize, though, a large amount of software most often leads to fluctuating levels of quality. As an example, golf is a popular game which has a wide range of software applications. Some golf software can simplify a person's game and even improve your score. But some golf software is either so complicated to apply or so specialized that it could even encumber your game, unless you use a good system like the Garmin Golflogix GPS.

Most golf software helps you to properly predict the distance your ball will fly and the way your ball will respond in different weather conditions, and also if you use a range of clubs. With the application of a Global Positioning System or GPS, the possible tasks of golf software expand exponentially. The basic idea is that this software will be able to determine the distances to and from various coordinates on a golf course, helping the player to make informed decisions. The GPS is used when you need real time information about where you are relative to your next objective. There are several considerations to take into account when deciding on your personal golf GPS software.

The primary thing to look at when buying software is the product's hardware specifications. These will determine the speed at which a program will function, or whether it will function at all on a certain machine. Golf GPS systems are microcomputers that function only as electronic golf assistants, however, golf GPS software is designed to run on a handheld appliance like a Pocket PC. Some of the points you ought to find out with regard to your next purchase of software includes what computers will it work on, what operating system can it interface with, and the amount RAM and hard memory will it use? Pocket-sized devices are less powerful than laptop and desktop computers, therefore knowing these factors becomes considerably more important.

Second are the features of the software itself. Is it easy to install? Can it update routinely with new functions or maps? As it is not practical to keep coordinates on every known golf course in the world on one handheld computer, exchanging data in and out needs to be an easy task. What's more, you will need to choose software according to whether the maker will give you free data downloads or subscriptions.

In the game is where your new software will prove its worth or not. The user interface should be intuitive, highly visible and easy to use. If the software provides pictoral maps such as aerial or satellite photos, are the photos detailed? Of course, the coordinates and directions must be accurate to be useful at all.

Golf GPS software is redefining the way amatuers play golf. Golf is a sport, and a golfer's achievement is something everyone notices. For a few players, though, the point of the game will only be found in happily taking pleasure in the outdoors instead of their score. The Garmin Golflogix GPS is a great system to complement your software.

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What You Can Learn From Free Slot Games

Some people tend to believe that nothing in life is free. Well, that may have been true in the past but not anymore since the arrival of free slot games. But can anything that is free, truly be of any value or worth pursuing? The answer is short, sweet and simple and that answer is yes, it is worth it.

If you are not used to gambling online, or even gambling in any sense, playing the free slot games is the perfect way to get your feet wet. What is there to lose? You are essentially playing with someone else's money. The online casinos want you to come to their site and play their online slots. But there are a lot of different online casinos out there. In order to grab your attention, they offer you free money.

One thing that you will quickly learn with the free slot games is that it is mostly chance. There are some things that you can do to increase your chance of winning such as playing with a reputable and popular gaming site. You can also play more often which should better your odds at winning but you do not want to spend all of your own money doing this in order to avoid going broke. More will be explained about this free money will be explained shortly.

Not only can you learn the ins and the outs of the game by playing with free money, but you will also be able to learn just how the whole virtual casino works. It is not all that hard, but there are certain things that you will be curious about and what to get the hang of before putting down your own money from your personal bank account.

The learning curve will still be fun, even though you will be learning a bunch of things about the game. One thing that you do not have to learn though is losing your money too early in the learning process. By taking advantage of all of the different free slot games you will be able to play for free, learn everything there is to learn and have fun doing it. There is certainly a certain thrill that comes from gambling with someone else's money.

And don't forget, you really do not have to stick with one particular online casino while using their free money. You are not tied into a contract. By sampling a little bit of everything that is out there for you from the various online casinos, you will be able to truly judge which games and slots are right for you.

Once you get the hang of the free slot games you may find yourself sharing your experiences with your friends and family who in turn may find themselves interested in learning about the slot games that you play. Feel free to help them out so that they too can have fun with the free slot games and possibly even win a nice chunk of change.

Aion Kinah Making Techniques For You

By Xroll Linmax

Aion is a fantasy based MMORPG that was first developed in Korea. What makes the game unique when compared to other games is that while other games only employ flight as a mode of travel, AIon also uses it in combat.

The currency that Aion uses in the game is called as Kinah. This can be equated to the common term gold used in other games. Aion Kinah are of great importance to a player of this game for quick level ups as they are required for various tasks. Kinah making has in fact been turned into a lucrative business with players selling the guides at exorbitant rates.

The importance of Kinah is also illustrated by the fact that there so many websites that actually sell Kinah to players for real cash. These websites buy Kinah from players who have made millions of it and want to make some real money out of it. So yes, there are ways to make Kinah. Even millions of it. And this guide here will help you with just that.

Crafting: Cooking and Alchemy are two segments from which the consumables are used by players of every class so they are always in demand. If you are providing these consumables for the right price then you will have a steady selling rate and equivalent profit.

Items for quests: There are various items that are necessary to complete certain quests but the catch is that these items are sold in large quantities. You can take advantage of this by being a reseller of these items and selling them individually for a higher price. Using the same logic, you should also quote higher prices for individual items that are being sold at the broker merchants. Bulk sales can of course be discounted as you are making more money in a single shot.

Cheap buys: Sometimes players sell out their items at the broker merchants for real cheap. There could be many reasons for someone to do so. In such a case, even if you don't want the item you should still buy it as you can make a profit selling them immediately again at a higher price.

Balaurs can be found in certain levels and by killing them, you can pick up items that they drop which sell really well. You can also kill monsters that have a name. Killing named monsters yields a lot of drops that can be sold or extracted for a large amount of Kinah.

Gear appearance: You can change the appearance of your gears by changing their skins. This can be done with the help of Asmodian and Elyos. After the change of skin, the gears can look similar to Abyss gears which are far stronger and thereby they can to an extent keep attackers at bay who might be hesitant to attack you. These altered gears can be sold to players who will pay large sums to acquire them.

Extraction kits: Extraction kits can be used to break down unique grade gears resulting in the extraction of enchantment stones. Enchantment stones come in various values and the higher their level, the more they will sell for. Who knows you might just get lucky and get one of those extremely high level stones which can turn you into an overnight millionaire!

Those were just a few of the hundreds of tricks that are being used by players to make their money. If you want to get rich, then find your own tactics or just get to know people who will share their secrets with you!

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British Soccer Legend Robson Dead At 75

By Ross Everett

One of Englands most beloved sporting figures, Sir Bobby Robson, yielded to his courageous fight with cancer recently at the age of 75. Even the often critical British press had nothing bad to say about the universally respected Robson, headlining their obituaries with adjectives like The Bravest Knight or simply The Legend.

Robinson enjoyed a twenty year career as a player, split between the English Premier League clubs of Fulham and West Brom. He also earned twenty 'caps' in International play for England, scoring four goals.

After his retirement in 1968 as an active player, he found more fame as a team manager both in England and on the international level. In the EPL, his guidance transformed Ipswich Town from a laughing stock to a league powerhouse and he would lead the club for well over a decade. He would also serve as the England National Team manager for 8 years, before ending his career in British football with a stint as manager of Newcastle United that ended in 2004.

Robson earned even more love and admiration from his countrymen due to his public battle with cancer. Although a brain tumor left him partially paralyzed in 2006, he never wavered in his commitment to English football or to raising money and awareness for cancer treatment. After being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2007, he dedicated the rest of his life to helping others with the same diagnosis. He started the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, and raised well over one million pounds for the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre in Newcastle.

Such was the respect for Robson that two other soccer icons not known for seeing eye to eye were quick to pay their respects. Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho gave this tributes shared his thoughts on Robson:

I wanted to and I will keep with me always the Bobby Robson of every day, a person who had extraordinary passion for life and for football, with an extraordinary enthusiasm. Bobby Robson is one of those people who never die, not so much for what he did in his career, for one victory more or less, but for what he knew to give to those who had, like me, the good fortune to know him and walk by his side. My thoughts and embraces go to all his loved ones.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson shared these touching comments:

In my 23 years working in England there is not a person I would put an inch above him. I was never too big or proud to ask him for advice, which he gave freely and unconditionally. And I'm sure I am speaking for a lot of people when I say that. I mourn the passing of a great friend, a wonderful individual, a tremendous football man and somebody with passion and knowledge of the game that was unsurpassed.

His character was hewn out of the coalface; developed by the County Durham mining background that he came from. His parents instilled in him the discipline and standards which forged the character of a colossal human being. He added his own qualities to that which he passed on to his sons. The strength and courage he showed over the past couple of years when battling against his fifth bout of cancer was indescribable. Always a smile, always a friendly word with never a mention of his own problems.

The world, not just the football world, will miss him. Let's hope it won't be long before another like him turns up because we could never get enough of them.

Many EPL clubs will honor Robson in some form or another during the upcoming season with a number of more lasting tributes planned.

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Ross Everett is a staff handicapper for Sports-1 and an authority on sports betting . He's a noted expert sports handicapping theory, as well as stock market investing. He contributes to a number of online media outlets providing insight on how to bet on NFL football, soccer and boxing.