I do not believe anybody who says he doesn't believe in destiny, luck, unluck, and so on.
We are all superstitious in one way or another.
If not, tell me, why should places like Las Vegas be so popular and famous and most of all so crowded of people wanting to gamble?
Who once in his life didn't close his eyes and dreamed about becoming a millionaire or just earning that little bit more necessary to fill his dreams?
With the dawn of the Internet, you do not need to go to Las Vegas to try your luck.
It is much simpler (and cheaper if you like).
What about an online casino?
Something with a big range of online betting services?
Something with a section for interactive games, and a dedicated online poker playing area?
With a one wallet system so that you can have a full range of services through one manageable account?
I do not know if you can find something better than bet365.
It is just like being there, but any time you want, any time you feel like having a little bit of fun betting...
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Piracy
So free has a cost: the psychological value of convenience.
As Steve Jobs put it at the iTunes Music Store launch, you may save a little money downloading from Kazaa, but "you're working for under minimum wage." And what's true for music is doubly true for movies and games, where the quality of pirated products can be even more dismal, viruses are a risk, and downloads take so much longer.
This is the "not worth it" moment where the wallet opens.
But there is a huge asymmetry between the people who have a lot of money and people who have a lot of time.
And to the last, time is worth almost zero and working under the minimum wage is still more convenient than doing nothing...
And the Internet has since long showed the value of work done for zero revenues, but a huge profit.
In an age of electronic money, virtual transactions, it can also look more convenient to charge a virtual product with virtual revenues.
At the end, there is no Bank having any profit out of it.
And WE ALL KNOW Banks are usually NOT CHEAP.
This too can be the future answer to those who take enormous and disproportional advantage from money transactions:
NO MONEY TRANSACTIONS.
At least for what concerns the Internet.
This usually happens when you ask too much,at the end you finish with nothing...
And this should also be a warning for all copyright resellers...
When you charge too much, it becoms more convenient to cheat you...
By offering fair pricing, ease of use, and consistent quality, you can compete with free, otherwise...
As Steve Jobs put it at the iTunes Music Store launch, you may save a little money downloading from Kazaa, but "you're working for under minimum wage." And what's true for music is doubly true for movies and games, where the quality of pirated products can be even more dismal, viruses are a risk, and downloads take so much longer.
This is the "not worth it" moment where the wallet opens.
But there is a huge asymmetry between the people who have a lot of money and people who have a lot of time.
And to the last, time is worth almost zero and working under the minimum wage is still more convenient than doing nothing...
And the Internet has since long showed the value of work done for zero revenues, but a huge profit.
In an age of electronic money, virtual transactions, it can also look more convenient to charge a virtual product with virtual revenues.
At the end, there is no Bank having any profit out of it.
And WE ALL KNOW Banks are usually NOT CHEAP.
This too can be the future answer to those who take enormous and disproportional advantage from money transactions:
NO MONEY TRANSACTIONS.
At least for what concerns the Internet.
This usually happens when you ask too much,at the end you finish with nothing...
And this should also be a warning for all copyright resellers...
When you charge too much, it becoms more convenient to cheat you...
By offering fair pricing, ease of use, and consistent quality, you can compete with free, otherwise...
Curtains and Poles can change your house
I think I am fanatic when it comes to curtains.
Because I realized how important they are to give the right light to a room.
And most people who think of themselves as interior designers focus too much on expensive furniture and mix of colors without understanding that it is the light that actually makes the colors and no mixture can look nice in the wrong light.
I usually like plain, white, simple curtains.
They easily go with every style and give the right light to any room.
And what about poles?
I think exactly the same.
Poles should enhance the appearance of the room and of course of the curtain.
Well, I go as far as to say the poles very often make the curtain.
At Terry's Fabric Warehouse they stock a huge range of quality curtain poles to suit every budget and requirement.
I think you do not need to spend a fortune, but you need to spend time to look and decide which is the right one.
And what is better than a website where they can show a huge selection of poles AND curtains and tell you how to match them and what goes with what?
Because I realized how important they are to give the right light to a room.
And most people who think of themselves as interior designers focus too much on expensive furniture and mix of colors without understanding that it is the light that actually makes the colors and no mixture can look nice in the wrong light.
I usually like plain, white, simple curtains.
They easily go with every style and give the right light to any room.
And what about poles?
I think exactly the same.
Poles should enhance the appearance of the room and of course of the curtain.
Well, I go as far as to say the poles very often make the curtain.
At Terry's Fabric Warehouse they stock a huge range of quality curtain poles to suit every budget and requirement.
I think you do not need to spend a fortune, but you need to spend time to look and decide which is the right one.
And what is better than a website where they can show a huge selection of poles AND curtains and tell you how to match them and what goes with what?
On Work
Peter Drucker leaves behind a wealth of work that will continue to inspire managers, leaders and entrepreneurs.
"Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things."
"Efficiency is doing things right; Effectiveness is doing the right things."
On Work: Focus on opportunities rather than problems. Problem solving prevents damage but exploiting opportunities produces results. Unless there is a true crisis, problems shouldn't even be discussed at management meetings until opportunities have been analysed and dealt with. Exploit change as an opportunity, and don't view it as a threat.
On Making Decisions: Every decision is risky; it is a commitment of present resources to an unknown future. Risks can be minimized if you know when a decision is necessary, how to clearly define a problem and tackle it directly, and that you'll have to make compromises in the end. You haven't made a decision until you've found a way to implement it.
"Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things."
"Efficiency is doing things right; Effectiveness is doing the right things."
On Work: Focus on opportunities rather than problems. Problem solving prevents damage but exploiting opportunities produces results. Unless there is a true crisis, problems shouldn't even be discussed at management meetings until opportunities have been analysed and dealt with. Exploit change as an opportunity, and don't view it as a threat.
On Making Decisions: Every decision is risky; it is a commitment of present resources to an unknown future. Risks can be minimized if you know when a decision is necessary, how to clearly define a problem and tackle it directly, and that you'll have to make compromises in the end. You haven't made a decision until you've found a way to implement it.
Sash windows
I love English houses.
First because most of them have small cute gardens, all well kept and blooming.
Of course the merit is not only on the owner's part, the weather is a great advantage.
You do not have to water so much and flowers just love to be wet and not too hot...
Second because of their windows.
There is nothing I like best than sash windows, also because they are usually on Georgian Style homes and that is my style.
The good on those windows is that you can have brand new ones looking just like the old.
Take for example the double glazed uPVC replacement windows they have the Elegant traditional design, but being made in advanced uPVC have all the excellent features of any modern window.
Those are: They never need painting (and who ever owned a wood one knows what that means...), they can be tilted inwards to allow for easy cleaning (and if you ever cleaned windows you know what I mean...),each sliding sash is counter sprung to glide smoothly up and down, and stay open in any position (if you have children you understand this too..).
Besides they are perfectly secure and keep the cold out and the warmth in.
Well, if you need new windows and you have a nice old looking English house, you are really lucky, because they are also cheaper than the traditional wood ones...
But if you like another kind, you still find the best selection at Anglian and also the best offers.
What about ten year guarantee? Or NO VAT?
I guess it pays to have a look...
First because most of them have small cute gardens, all well kept and blooming.
Of course the merit is not only on the owner's part, the weather is a great advantage.
You do not have to water so much and flowers just love to be wet and not too hot...
Second because of their windows.
There is nothing I like best than sash windows, also because they are usually on Georgian Style homes and that is my style.
The good on those windows is that you can have brand new ones looking just like the old.
Take for example the double glazed uPVC replacement windows they have the Elegant traditional design, but being made in advanced uPVC have all the excellent features of any modern window.
Those are: They never need painting (and who ever owned a wood one knows what that means...), they can be tilted inwards to allow for easy cleaning (and if you ever cleaned windows you know what I mean...),each sliding sash is counter sprung to glide smoothly up and down, and stay open in any position (if you have children you understand this too..).
Besides they are perfectly secure and keep the cold out and the warmth in.
Well, if you need new windows and you have a nice old looking English house, you are really lucky, because they are also cheaper than the traditional wood ones...
But if you like another kind, you still find the best selection at Anglian and also the best offers.
What about ten year guarantee? Or NO VAT?
I guess it pays to have a look...
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