Lottery Syndicates: The Smarter Way To Play The Lotto?

By Jason Lewis

Do you play the lottery? Just like everyone else who buys a ticket, I'm sure you'd love to win the jackpot, am I right?

The problem as I'm sure you already know, is that the odds of scooping a big lottery win are extremely low.

However, there is something you can do to drastically increase your chances of winning a big cash prize, just by changing the way you play the lotto. Instead of just playing on your own, why don't you consider playing as part of a lottery syndicate?

I know what you're thinking?yeah that's a great idea but I don't want to share the prize with anyone. The thing is; with a syndicate you are far more likely to win, than if you just play with your own tickets.

It's Better To Have A Share In A Big Lottery Prize, Than No Win At All

Think about the times when you've read about a lottery win of some note. How many times have you seen a picture of a syndicate winning it? It's appears that syndicates seem to win it more often than individuals these days.

That's because savvy lottery players are joining more and more syndicates to increase their chances of winning.

When you see all those syndicate winners posing for photos with some celebrity, do they look disappointed to you? Of course they don't, they are as pleased as punch!

Even if you win a share in one of the smaller prizes, that could still make a huge difference to your life. What could you do with a ?5000 lottery win?

* You could enjoy a fantastic holiday abroad
* Pay off some or all of your debts
* Buy a newer car
* Get some new furniture for your house

The Problems With A Syndicate

Obviously, like a lot of things, syndicates do have their drawbacks. Many syndicates are formed by friends and work colleagues. Everything usually starts out on good terms, but it's common for a certain amount of friction to build up between syndicate members. Even before any money is won.

Someone has to be appointed to collect the money and buy the lottery tickets. This in itself can be a bone of contention, because you need to have someone that everyone in the syndicate trusts.

It's not just about whether they will run off with the money if you win, but they also need to be very reliable, so that everyone knows the tickets are always purchased every single week, without fail.

I'm sure you've read about the horror stories, when the syndicate numbers come up, but the person in charge of buying the tickets forgot to buy them.

There's also the problem with some syndicate members not paying on time. They say things like: 'they are a bit short of money this week, so they will pay double next week'. What happens if you win this week, and they hadn't paid their money? That's when serious infighting can occur.

In my book though, playing the lottery as part of a syndicate is definitely the smarter way to play. I believe that the positives far outweigh the negatives, because you are so much more likely to win.
Instead of just 1 or two lines this week, how do you fancy your chances with 80?

What if you did 80 lines every single week? Sounds exciting, doesn't it? Playing the lottery like this makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable.

A Hassle Free Alternative

Because of the rising popularity of lottery syndicates, there are now a few companies who take care of managing the syndicate for you.

* They bring together people interested in joining, so you can join a syndicate straightaway.

* They collect all the money from every member by direct debit, so you never get people in the syndicate who haven't paid to be there every week.

* They buy all the tickets electronically, and give you your numbers before the draw is made. So you always know for certain, that the tickets have been purchased.

Personally, I think this really takes away the hassle, and puts the fun back into playing the lottery. I don't know what you think, but for me, it sure beats standing in that long queue every week, waiting to buy a ticket.

If you want to really improve your chances of winning the lotto, you should seriously consider joining a lottery syndicate.

About the Author: Jason Lewis is a lottery syndicate consultant for the UK's leading syndicate management company. To increase your chances of winning the lottery by 702%, and discover how you play 88 lines every week for free, visit: http://www.lotteryprofits.co.uk

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Should You Take Bear Spray On Your Camping Trip?

By John Morris

It is always best to come prepared for anything and everything that life has to offer. Of course, the same idea applies to camping trips where, if you are lucky enough, you may get the best experience of your life (and not encounter any grizzlies).

Of course, it has also been said that luck is actually preparation getting to meet that ever elusive opportunity. So when out on a camping trip, how could you attract luck to your side without ever having to catch the attention of bears that may be gazing and grazing around the camp area.

1. Bear spray your way to safety

This may or may not be a good idea. Carrying a bear spray with you may be an effective way to feel safe and secure, however it is always not the best idea to bear spray the tent you are in as well as any of the areas near or surrounding you. It is also better if you do not bear spray any items that you regularly may be using.

2. Why bear sprays may be unsafe too

Believe it or not, it has been proven that bears are attracted to those items that have already been sprayed with bear spray. So even though a bear spray may come in handy when that moment comes (God forbid) that a grizzly bear happens to wander in your camp premises, spraying one before a bear does arrive may actually be calling them prematurely.

3. The best way to stay away from bears

The most convenient and logical way to stay a bit far away from any bears is to stay in a camping area that has no obvious and clear evidence of any forms or signs of bear activity. These signs include bear tracks, any forms of bear diggings as well as scat.

4. The best way to ward off bears

Fortunately, it is now a federal rule and regulation in camping trips that those campers who bring food must now suspend the food they bring on trees or that they should use boxes that are bear-proof.

Bears have been known to be very much attracted to odors that come from food. Therefore foods that are very odorous must best be not brought during camping or even cooked outdoors.

Camps should also be clean. Food must not be stored or cooked inside the tent, unless you want to wake up one morning with a grizzly bear staring at you.

There are now campsites that provide poles wherein food, gears used for cooking, and any articles that are scented may be suspended in place when it is not yet to be used. The same process also applies to deodorants, soap, and toiletries. Prevention and pro-activeness is always better than prevention. Packs of food must never be left unattended even for as short as a minute or so.

Bears have been known to become aggressive once they get that opportunity to obtain foods consumed by humans. They may in turn be aggressive to obtain similar types of food in the future and so they may pose a threat to the safety of humans. They may then have to be removed from the park or destroyed.

5. How to sleep well and keep food well

One hundred yards from where your food is located or hanging from is the minimum distance for one to sleep in. Of course, your sleeping area and gear must also be free from the odor of food and should also be clean. It is never a good idea to sleep in the clothes you have worn while cooking or eating. Keep these clothes inside a plastic bag and hang them in a considerable distance away from you.

6. Stay away from garbage

As much as possible, check out the area of where you will be spending the night. If there is a garbage nearby or any items of food scattered about that were left by other campers, it is highly recommended that you stay a good distance away from such an area. Double your distance at least. It would also be best that you report such an incident to the park rangers.

7. Report any bear incidents immediately

Even if your brush with bears was minor, always report them to the park ranger. The safety of other future campers, as well as your own, may depend on you. All in all, bear sprays are okay to use. But the best way to ward off bears is by being aware of how you camp and being cautious of the way you keep food and other bear-attracting items as neat and clean as possible.

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Strip Poker, Huh?

By Aaron Aldama

Playing strip poker can be fun for many obvious reasons. There are many different and unique ways to play strip poker. The games depend on a number of factors like how much time do you have to play, are you just playing with your spouse, are you playing with strangers and are you playing for real money? Based on those factors and other variables will determine which way you will play the game.

One of the most common ways to play this game, is the winner of the poker hand is the only one who does not have to remove an article of clothing. Which means everyone else has to remove an article of clothing. Playing the game this way is great if you want to play a very fast game. It is also a great way to play if you have many people playing at once. Playing poker this way is not as intimate as the other ways of playing. I would not suggest playing this way to couples, this is more of a way for a group of people to play.

The opposite way of playing (which can be very time consuming) is to have only the person with the worst hand remove an article of clothing. Playing poker in this fashion is great if you have only a few number of people playing and also if you have sometime to kill. This is also a great way for couples to play.

One of the longest ways I know of playing is using poker chips. Everyone is given a certain amount of chips in the beginning of the game, when a player runs out of chips they must remove an article of clothing in order to receive more chips. Playing the game this way is great if you also want to play for money. Just make everyone buy chips in the beginning of the game. The winner gets to keep his clothes and keep some cash. If you are going to play strip poker this way be sure you have lots of time on your hands.

Strip poker is just not for college kids wanting to have a good time, strip poker is also an excellent way for couples to rekindle the spark in their relationship.

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Electric RC Car V/S Nitro RC Car - Making The Choice

By Saumil Patel

At this stage of reading this valuable information, its assumed that you already have a fair understanding of what radio controlled vehicle racing is in general and rc cars racing in particular. If you don?t, a good place to start would be to go to our website RCCarsSecrets.com and read the basics about understanding your RC Car. If you already made that journey, then you would be at a stage when you would have to choose the kind of car you want to experience your speed thrills in. Rtc rc cars are a great bet and so are rtc rc trucks. The fundamental choice however is should you go in for an electric rc car or do you want to go for a nitro rc car.

Both types of cars have their own advantages and disadvantages as do rtc rc cars or even rtc rc trucks for that matter. To make that decision you need to do some proper soul searching and identify that one goal that you want to achieve in the world of rc cars racing. The reason for that is quite simple, the skills that you learn coupled with the investments that the sport calls for makes it unviable to broad base one?s learning. To put it simply, its better to not become a jack of all trades and a master of none. These are what we believe are the fundamental rules of life applying not just to rtc cars and rc trucks, but to every walk of life!

If you are just starting out and looking forward to honing you skills on the control, then its automatic choice to go in for an electric rc car. They are easier to source, easier to maintain and above all require just a basic ability to handle the controls. This means that steering the car and maneuvering it through a winding track is that much easier and is a good learning ground to understand the nuances of ?distanced control? because you are not physically present in the car steering it. On a softer note, literally, electric rc cars are quieter than any other type of rc cars.

On the other hand, if you already have acquired a fine ability to control your rc cars and want to take your skills to the next level, and also if you are looking for a speed rush, then the nitro rc car is just the right one for you. What makes the nitro car different from the others is it?s ability to provide extreme levels of acceleration in very short bursts of time. The speed freaks you see all across the town are not only good at what they do, but what makes them that good is the super powerful nitro rc cars they are using.

If you can make your mind now about which rc car to go in for, then the objective of this article has been served!

Did we just hear the revving of your RC mechanical marvel?

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