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These days, more and more people are choosing to eat and drink organically. And why not? Organic foods are better for you, and for the environment. Sure, organic products are a little more expensive than their preservative counterparts, but they are doing wonders to your body, both inside and out. And, thus, it is no surprise that many people are choosing to fill up their wine glasses with organic wine. However, there is a big different between organic wines, and wines made from organic grapes. The difference lies in the sulphites.

Organic Wines are wines that are made from organically grown grapes without any added sulphites. However, some ‘organic ‘wines are made from organically grown grapes but still contain up to 100ppm of added sulphites. The problem with total organic wines is that it cannot be labelled organic unless it is 100 percent organic, which means 0 S02 present. Every country is different, but, under the USDA and America’s National Organic Program, this is the way it is. Even with an added 100ppm of sulphite, the product is 99.9 percent organic. However, this is not enough to classify as true organic wines.

So, what does this mean for the organic wine industry and the consumers? Well, it means a lot of confusion. You want to fill your wine glasses up with organic wines but, with the confusion surrounding the term ‘organic’ how can you know that your wine choice is actually organically grown and manufactured? An organic wine, in the United States, must come with a certified United States Department of Agriculture Seal (USDA). They tend to be more expensive than the other labeled wines; however, you can be rest assured that you are doing your body and the environment a favor.

As with all wine, it comes down to taste. If you have an opportunity to sample some organic wines then go for it. In fact, take a trip to your local wine shop and ask questions. I’m sure a tasting will soon follow, you never know, you may find what you have been looking for. Another way to get a sample is to look at the wine list at a restaurant and see if they offer the organic by the glass. If they do, ask for a sample first. Asking for a small sample first if a great way to see if you are going to like something before you spend the money on a full glass or even a bottle.

If picking up a bottle of organic wine as a present, why not pair it off with some of the common wine accessories on the market? For that perfect housewarming present, a nice bottle of red organic wine will go great with a pair of red wine glasses. Or, how about surprising your newlywed friends with his and her corkscrews or wine racks? Cheese boards are a great addition to a bottle of wine for any dinner party. Wine gifts complement perfectly with a bottle of organic wine. Show your truly care about your friend, as well as the environment.

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Each and every day there are millions of dollars worth of pre-owned golf clubs being bought and sold all over the world. With that kind of activity, it can be safely assumed that there are many happy owners of used clubs and there will be many more to come.

But buying a set of used golf clubs can sometimes be much more than just a way to upgrade your game or add some new weapons to your arsenal, by buying pre-owned golf clubs you may be giving someone a chance at their dream.

Thanks to the popularity of such golfers as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the game of golf has started to reach beyond the country clubs and deep into the heart of middle class America. Kids all over the country are seeing the exploits of their favorite golfer on television, and they get the urge to set out and play the game themselves.

Kids see the history of the game on television, the large crowds that come to see every tournament, and they see the pastoral appeal of golf and they compare that to their city or suburban life and they decide they want to play golf.

But brand new golf clubs are expensive, and the started kits that are offered are usually for very small children and they do not have nearly enough clubs in them for someone that really wants to learn the game.

The middle class parents of a young pre-teen that desperately wants to play the game could greatly benefit from the purchase of some pre-owned golf clubs. They want their children to get out and play golf for the discipline and sportsmanship it teaches, and they want their kids to be focused on something other than video games and gang activity.

Buying your child that first set of golf clubs is a magical moment, and your child will not even care that they are pre-owned golf clubs. They will just be ecstatic that they will get the chance to play the game of golf.

Giving your child used clubs helps them because the clubs are already broken in by someone with more experience, and this allows your child to learn the game with clubs that can conform to their swing rather than clubs that try to dictate the swing from being new. The idea of pre-owned golf clubs is something every middle class parent should consider, because you would rather have your child on the golf course than anywhere else.

Many times the first set of golf clubs a child receives from their parents are used, but they are still magical in the eyes of that child. Getting a set of pre-owned golf clubs opens up the whole world of golf to that child, and they can take that enthusiasm anywhere they choose.

If your child has a strong interest in golf but you have been discouraged by the cost of a new set of golf clubs, then consider getting them a set of pre-owned golf clubs. They will be golf clubs that your child will treasure forever, and they will be the keys to helping your child unlock their dreams of playing the game of golf.

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Skiing is certainly one of the most enjoyable and exciting sports in the world. Millions of people each year descend on the slopes of Colorado ski resorts and mountains around the United States to enjoy the exhilarating ride that is downhill skiing.

But as the recent death of Natasha Richardson illustrates in the most horrible way possible, downhill skiing can be dangerous. Individuals who attempt to take on the slopes without proper instruction or a working knowledge of basic safety procedures are putting themselves at risk for serious injury.

With that in mind, we hope that you consider the following information before you even strap on your skis this season.

Safety Tips for Skiing

1. Get in good shape. It is one of the most overlooked elements of ski safety, yet also one of the most important. Being in good physical shape before you ski can help avert common injuries. Experts have found that the more tired you are during a run, the more likely it is that you will make a mistake and get injured.

2. Take lessons. Some people are filled with bravado and think that they can hit the slopes without ever taking an organized lesson. This is a recipe for disaster. It is absolutely essential to take lessons from a trained professional ski instructor before hitting the slopes. They will be able to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to enjoy the run more and respond properly to unexpected situations.

3. Always wear a helmet. It seems fairly obvious, but the majority of serious issues that occur on the slopes involve head injuries. For that reason, wearing a proper ski helmet is an absolute must for beginning and advanced skiers alike.

4. Wear sunglasses or sun goggles. The sun shines bright on the slopes. And factor in the glare that comes off the mountain itself and it is easy to see how the sunshine can easily impair your vision while downhill skiing. Wearing sunglasses helps you keep your vision straight and avoid eye strain associated squinting.

5. Never consumer drugs or alcohol before hitting the slopes. Downhill skiing requires lightning fast reflexes and accurate decision making. Trying to ski while under the influence of drugs and alcohol can cause bad judgment and potentially devastating accidents.

6. Wear layered clothing. Weather conditions can change quickly on the mountain. In order to maintain comfort – and keep from overheating – it is important to wear layers upon layers of clothing that can be shed quickly if needed.

7. Drink lots of water. It is very easy to become dehydrated while you are out on the slopes. Drink lots of water before and after your ski run in order to keep yourself properly hydrated.

8. Understand your limits. Many people will push themselves past the point of exhaustion while on the slopes. It is very easy to get caught up in the moment and quickly become fatigued – thus greatly increasing the chances of making a mistake and succumbing to injury.

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It is not my desire to burst anyone’s comfort bubble. The reason I included my injuries are so others can learn from them. Actually less than 1% actually is injured. When you do get hurt, it’s either bad luck or inexperience. Sometimes it might be fighting too much and not resting or like me jumping the gun thinking, I was ready. My goal has been and still is to encourage not discourage. I am trying to give data so you can make an informed decision and unfortunately, that may mean popping the comfort bubble. It is my hope however that this becomes a band-aid and patches the bubble. I have tried to remain balanced in my writing and if all I did was, write the positive and something negative happened you would be upset and ask why leave that out, as it would have helped to know the good and the bad and not sugar coating it.

Men like Ric Flair or Ricky Steamboat have given 35 yrs to this sport. Hulk Hogan 20 plus years and The Undertaker 17yrs. Therefore, when a person like me who was 10 yrs in thinks about hanging up the boots it often followed with very tough questions. Why would you give up now? The answer is not always easy or clear. I could be a result of injury. It might be that wrestling is no longer fun. It could be you want to try something new. Maybe you are just tired and need a break. Whatever the reason it may only be a temporary leave. In today’s sports entertainment World Superstars retire and UN-retire all the time. The call of one more match is hard to improve and even harder to say NO. As with anything, the opportunities arise and are very tempting.

If you left due to injury then it is up to the Doctor to clear you to fight. He says NO then problem solved. It generally is his word is law. If you have a good relationship with your doctor, it should not be a problem. In independent and small federations, it is your responsibility to provide your own medical care. In my experience, the doctor takes your best interest to heart and makes the right call. In addition, if he says No there are ways to keep involved without fighting. It may require asking and looking or it might fall into your lap. Either way it is good to keep the door open and have the option or options to fall back on.

If you left because it is no longer fun, ask yourself WHY? Was it the promotion? Was there a co-worker that upset you? Although it is hard to believe, there is life beyond Brand X and more then one Federation. It may be harder these days as less independents seem to operate but good things come to those who wait.

You need a break. Okay you did two shows every weekend for the summer and worked out religiously. Here its fall and the wear tear and damage to your body is such that a break sounds great. Talk to your promoter the majority of the time they appreciate honesty and do not want to lose you to long-term injury or worse. A career change is popular. Going on TV or Movies is big. So go on and never look back. A few have gone and come back. Whatever the decision keep communication open and be honest with yourself and the promoter. Knowing you have a home to come back to can make things easier. We all have the urge to leave the nest. Wrestling’s nest is unique in there always is a place for you to comeback to. Maybe not your home federation, maybe your home fed sometimes there is no place like home. Temporary leave is easiest to comeback from. Wrestlers have left to start a family or other personal reasons. They may fall in as Commentators or make appearances elsewhere. Even in the rough financial times, there is work.

Ok so after you set your pros and cons and decide its time to comeback then what do you do. It is not like Wal-Mart or McDonalds, Federations are not everywhere and even when you find one the Roster may be full. There is no guaranteed entrance. Be prepared to hear NO or Sorry not now. Make sure that you are ready to comeback. When you do decide return to the gym and remember it has been a while. Do not jump into it or act as if you never left. Take it slow, easy and one day at a time. Work into and up to your past level. Take into account that you are older, slower and not in top condition. Your workout should be like your Wrestling, it should be fun. Try working out with friends or maybe even other Wrestlers. If you do, train alone set small easy attainable goals. Then slowly make them challenging but keep them realistic and doable.

If you get discouraged or let yourself down you will just want to give up or quit. When you fall into routine things will be easier and feel like old times. When you have given yourself time to get into shape more then a week, it has been at least a month, giving time to re grow muscle. Then approach the Federation about returning if during your time off they went out of business find a group operating and ask to join. You will then once accept spend time training with them. You can expect to be a little rusty at first. A couple of bumps and bruises you will be good as new. Again, take it slow and work into it gradually. When they decide you are ready, begin building new memories and dreams. Leave past in the past and move forward. There is no reason to relive the past you have grown and changed so must your character. I said before changing or updating your gimmick is very easy to do. All the stars left and came back use a mix of old and new gimmick. There is always the chance to grow and make changes never sell yourself short or close your mind. Also, be prepared for things to be stressful. Ideas and plans do not always necessarily work, as we would like them to. Be flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to please the audience and your promotion. Remember this is a business and there are others besides you making a living or extra money as the case maybe if you are a showboat do something that might not be in the best interest of the organization it affects more than you realize. I say this because I want you to receive the same benefits that I did. Protect yourself and your employer. If you are good to them, it repays you a thousand fold. One saying from Rocky V that holds very true about sports entertainment is this is a complicated business. I never realized what its like until I recently spent time working with doing a project for Gladiator Ball. Exposure to a promotion and working side by side with the promoter has given me a valuable insight. I wish everyone had this opportunity, especially with someone that shows you how and why things are the way, they are. One important lesson from my ring days that I recall here is “Shut up and Listen”. It is not meant in a rude or mean way. It is important to keep quiet as many things happen and if you are not paying attention and listening, you might miss something important. In addition, you have to be able to “read between the lines”. By that, I mean taking what you hear and adding your own interpretation to it and drawing your own conclusion or expanding what you heard with what you previously learned. To be truly successful in this business you need to be willing to learn and work at it every day. Never be afraid to learn something new. Also, ask questions frequently, as there is no stupid question except the one left unasked. This is true in everyday life as well as in the ring. I guess this was my chance to be like a mentor and pass along valuable knowledge to the next generation. I have said before that I wanted to be like Andre the Giant and pass the torch. I hope that this will motivate someone who is considering a career but has been questions. I hope that this will answer them.

Have fun and become larger then life. With camera phones and cheap video cameras get some film to share your achievements and you can have your own DVD someday.

I think this will be the format of choice for the future. It was unanimous from those who wrote in. You ask and I listen. Thanks for your input. As I said sometimes, the original is the best gimmick.

http://www.thewrestlinggame.com/wrestling/articles/hammer_tyme_3.asp

POSITIVE VISUALISATION

Visualisation is a common skill we all use all the time; to achieve anything, to do anything, we first ’see’ ourselves doing it. So visualisation is not something strange or difficult, but something we all constantly use in order to function in the world ….. we all can visualise. The trouble is, most people use visualisation negatively – they imagine all the bad things that could happen, and then hope they don’t!

The important thing to realise is that we human beings are a lot like guided missiles – we move in the direction of our regular and consistent thoughts and imaginings; we move toward what we picture in our mind – particularly what we picture with vividness and strong feeling.

Whenever we associate a vivid picture with a strong feeling, it has a magnetic attraction – so be careful of what you picture with feeling, because you will be pulled in that direction.

Have you ever ‘imagined’ doing something you didn’t want to do … only to find yourself almost magnetically compelled to do just that – despite all your best ‘willpower’ efforts?

It’s important to remember that imagination is more powerful than willpower – so the first mental skill to develop is to learn to control and direct your imagination …… rather than letting your imagination direct you!

WHY VISUALISATION WORKS

There is overwhelming scientific and anecdotal evidence which demonstrates the undeniable fact that visualisation can improve your sports performances. In my own research, the feedback I’ve received from athletes is that they improved their performance from 10% to 50%!

Visualisation works – but do you know why? It works because visualisation has a measurable, physiological effect on our body. When you visualise doing a movement, play, stroke, shot, or performance, there is a measurable response by the specific muscles used in that activity in response to your imagined movements.

For instance, in order to make a perfect movement/play/ stroke/shot in reality, a specific ‘program’ of neuro-muscular circuits has to fire in order for that to happen. However, if I just vividly imagine doing that action, it’s been found that micro-muscular stimulation occurs in those same muscles used to do it in ‘reality’.

In fact, neurologically, your body can’t tell the difference between a ‘real’ experience, and a vividly imagined one. You consciously know one experience is real and the other is imagined, but at the cellular level, your body can’t tell the difference.

Because there is this muscular response to visualised activity, it makes it possible to ‘program in’ desired shots, strokes, plays, movements, behaviours, and even emotional responses prior to doing them. In other words you can ‘groove in’ to your body at a cellular level, a ‘muscle memory’ of what you want your body to do.

Further, visualisation allows you to practice your techniques perfectly – without error, and so ‘groove in’ the optimum neural pathway for future successful performances.

Remember – you’re more than a body. Successful sports performances today come from a holistic approach to training – harnessing the body AND mind to the goal of sporting excellence.

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If you like music, then you know about an American guitarist, singer and songwriter named Jimi Hendrix. He was classed as one of best and influenced many a budding guitarists with his music.

Though starting in England it wasn’t until the Monterey Festival in 1967 that he was recognized worldwide. He later went on to headline The 1969 Woodstock Festival and with his style of playing using guitar feedback and overdriven amplifiers he turned an undesirable sound into a highly popular type of music.

HIS GUITAR-FENDER 60s REVERSE HEADSTOCK STRATOCASTER

Another amazing artist is Jimmy Page, from England he is also a composer and record producer.

He started out as a Studio guitarist then joined a band called the Yardbirds, which played from 1966 to 1968. He then founded one of best and most popular English bands called Led Zepplin. In rock history, Jimmy Page is a legend in his own right. as a guitarist and songwriter. Page was also ranked the #9th greatest guitarist of all time.

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You can’t talk guitarists without talking about” Slowhand” Eric Clapton. This English award winning rock guitarist, singer is also a songwriter and composer. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 3 times and was one of the best musicians of the 20th and 21rst centuries. Though he’s tried different styles, the blues are always present in his playing. He has played with Cream, The Yardbirds and blues –rock band John Mavril & the Bluesbreakers.

HIS GUITAR-ERIC CLAPTON ARTIST SIGNATURE STRATOCASTER

Another great guitarist, from America, is Joe Satriani. His style of instrumental rock music in a world previously dominated by pop opened the doors for a completely new type of music. His blues and rock tone has a warm sound and the influences of such artists as Jimi Hendrix , Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck can be heard in his music.

HIS GUITARS-IBANEZ JS100, IBANEZ JS1000, IBANEZ JS1200

Fame came to Carlos Santana and the Santana Blues Band in the late 60s and early 70s. With a fantastic blend of rock, blues, jazz, salsa using Latin instruments such as congas, and timbales it was a sound with great melody that Santana perfected over the decades to come.

HIS GUITAR-PRS SANTANA II GIBSON SG

AC/DC is an Australian hard rock band and its co-founder Angus Young is an amazing guitarist and songwriter and is ranked in the magazine Rolling Stones list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time at 96th. He is known for his schoolboy –uniform outfits and his hard edge style lead guitar playing.

HIS GUITAR-GIBSON ANGUS YOUNG SIGNATURE SG

One of the most famous bands of all times is by far The Rolling Stones. One of the co-founders. Keith Richards is a guitarist from England and sings as well as produces music with lead vocalist Mick Jagger. Together they have written and produced many hit songs and Richards is rated number 10 on the Rolling Stones Guitarist list.

HIS GUITARS-FENDER 1950s TELECASTER, GIBSON LES PAUL CLASSIC

These are but a few of the most famous guitarists and the guitars they play!

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In the early days, model trains were toys and were powered by a mechanism like a clock – speed was controlled by grabbing levers attached on the train itself as it moved. When the trains were powered by electricity, the power was delivered through a third rail and picked up by a skid like mechanism that dragged on the track. When the model train began to be popular, and enthusiasts became more reality oriented, the power was carried in two rails, one being positive and the other being negative.

Although battery powered trains were popular in the late 19th and 20th centuries, battery power is making a return, except for real enthusiasts who regard battery power as something for toys only. However, such toys are what very young children get their first love of model trains from, often graduating to systems that are more sophisticated later on. It’s that small dream that grows into the big one later that makes the model train industry grow more and more each year.

When that small dream reaches maturity and that love of model trains becomes a full -blown passion, (Wives sometimes call it obsession), and then a different breed is born – the garden railway enthusiast. These are the ones who put down good money for cars that have every detail, including even, the correct number of rivets in the cars along with the proper scale of everything down to the wheel flanges.

These are the ones who have gone back to the battery, because it’s hard to keep an outside power source reliable when interference from the elements creates problems in power systems. Garden railway enthusiasts find now that it is easier to use lead acid batteries, much like those used in cars, because with putting the power source outside there is a danger with both wiring and insulation, as well as the high draw on household current.

I have seen bumper stickers on cars and vans that read, “Pray for me, my husband collects trains”, and I think that about sums up the attitude of some toward such a detailed “hobby”.

When the car was first invented, it was thought of in the same way. It’s the passion that is instilled from an early age that grows with time to become a life-long love.

I have seen garden railroaders sitting on a bench, just watching their trains run the course, with switch tracks, sidings, tunnels and waterfalls, but on their faces is a kind of serenity like the kind some get when they “get away from it all”. For these hobbyists it is most intriguing.

I may talk about all of the physical aspects of model train power, how it went from wind up clock work mechanisms to AC, DC, and battery power, but it’s what’s behind it all that really powers the model train industry, and that is the love of it, because of how it makes them feel, and to that I say – more power to them!

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There is a popular joke that goes – There is a frog driving one way on the highway, and a banjo player driving the other way – what’s the difference. Answer, the frog has a gig.

There are so many different instrument s out there that it is difficult to say which one is the best, but certainly one of the most versatile instruments out there is the guitar.

For centuries, the guitar has been around, and in that time, it has grown in stature and use because it is so easily adaptable to many different styles from jazz to heavy metal, and Spanish to classical. Learning the guitar and mastering it can be the joy of an entire lifetime. However, buying that first one can be painful sometimes.

There are so many different makes and models that suit this or that style that it is easy to get lost in all the choice. As a friend if mine who has been in the music business says, “You have to go with your gut”. Always listen to that little voice and watch that you don’t override it. Some prefer the mellow sound of the “flat top”, or acoustic, and others love to blast everything to pieces with an electric that sounds like its on steroids, but there is one common guideline that makes the best sense of all – “If you’re starting out, get something that isn’t pricey. There are many good makes out there that are ideal for starting on.

There are reasons for going with the inexpensive first. When you start out, all the instruments in the store are like candy, they all look so beautiful, and when you watch someone test playing one, it’s intoxicating, and all you know is that you want that one!

Work with the sales staff, but first check and see if the store is a good one. You will know if it’s a good one by how many professional musicians go there. In a good store, the staff doesn’t try to push you into getting the most expensive one there; they work with you to your playing level and to your budget.

Good sales staff know that starry eyed look that beginners get and will steer you in the right direction according to your needs and your budget. They know that many who start playing can lose interest quickly when they find out what it takes to get to where they can play that beautiful music they heard being played by a pro. Do not make yourself crazy just enjoy the adventure.

So, when you’re looking for the “perfect guitar” for you, remember to listen to that little voice, and when you also listen to the sales person, you will get something that is ideally suited to you. So, is there such a thing as the perfect guitar?? Go looking and find out. Remember in the end it comes down to what you want and your preferences.

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One morning you are running late to work and decide to drive-thru your local Coffee Hut to get your morning caffeine fix. Traffic is so bad, however, that you don’t even get a chance to drink it until you get to your office. As you finally settle into your desk and take the first sip of your beloved Vanilla Latte, you suddenly realize that they must have mixed up your order and given you something that tastes vaguely like hot pumpkin pie.

What do you do?

A. Immediately call up the Coffee Hut manager and explain how his company has single-handedly ruined your morning and demand an apology as well as a full refund. Or better yet, you decide to get back into your car to give the manager a piece of your mind in person.

B. Understand that everyone makes mistakes and try to make the best of it by drinking the hot syrupy pumpkin beverage and moving on with your day.

C. Get the spare sugar and creamer packets from your desk drawer and try to somehow make the steaming hot pumpkin swill at least drinkable

D. Toss the steaming pumpkin pie beverage in the garbage and resign yourself to drinking the bland watered down office coffee.

Please choose one of the above options before reading any further.

As individuals, we all tend to play certain defined “roles” in our various relationships. Much like an actor, most of us have subconsciously assigned ourselves a part to play that is defined to some extent by our own personality and partly by the personalities of those around us (i.e. our friends, our family, our co-workers, etc…) and the roles they have chosen for themselves to play.

For example, are you a usually the leader and decision maker within your group of friends, or are you more comfortable having others take the lead? Are you willing to compromise your own ideals for the good of the group, or do you insist on standing up for what you believe is right even if it means that you may alienate some of your friends in the process? These types of subconscious behaviors and what they say about your personality, is a subject that I discuss throughout my new Mind Doodles course.

It is believed that the way a person chooses to react to unexpected (and often unpleasant) events in their lives can indicate the “role” that they generally play within their group of friends.

So what exactly does your reaction to the coffee mix-up indicate about your personality?

A. If you decided to call up the Coffee Hut manager to complain or visit him in person, you are probably known in your group to be its emotional leader. You are not necessarily the true decision maker of the group, but you generally see yourself as the “voice” and advisor of the group. You are the first to speak up when your advice is taken and things go right, but you are also the first one to complain and place blame when things completely fall apart. In other words, no matter what happens, you are usually the first person to step up to the plate with an opinion.

B. If you decided to make the best of the situation and drink the pumpkin coffee anyway, you are probably the type of person who doesn’t usually let things get to you. Within your group, you are most likely seen as the one who is generally willing to go with the flow. You don’t necessarily have to be the one making all of the decisions. Your easy-going nature allows you to make the best out of a situation no matter what happens. This also means, however, that you are often the one who is taken for granted simply because you aren’t the person who is making all of the group’s decisions or the one who freaks out when things go wrong. Among your friends, you are probably seen as the glue that keeps the group together and functioning.

C. If you decided to get out your “tools” and try to fix the problem, you are most likely seen as a creative spirit who is always thinking outside the box. You pride yourself on your ability to see things from every angle and then coming up with the best solution to any given problem. You tend to see any mishap as an opportunity and a challenge to your considerable intellect. At the same time, however, you sometimes want to fix a problem even if one doesn’t actually exist.

D. If you decided to simply toss the pumpkin coffee into the garbage and move on with your day, you are probably known for your ability to make quick decisions even though you realize that you’ll be wrong as often as you are right. This sense of confidence is seen as a natural sign of leadership and your friends tend to look towards you in times of crises or indecision. You pride yourself on listening to other people’s opinions, however when a decision is needed, you tend to rely more upon your own experience and intuition.

If you have found this exercise to be enlightening or simply entertaining, please share it with someone you think might appreciate its unique message and insight into the subconscious mind. I wish you all the best.

Anderson Fox is an author and teacher who has taught hundreds of students from around the world in his online classes and live workshops. His most recent course Mind Doodles is now available exclusively at MindWarehouse.com along with his previous bestselling release Mastering the Chaldean Star.

When you are playing poker the object of the game is to create the best hand you can by using the five community cards on the table and your own hole cards. The hole cards are the two cards dealt out to you personally and no one else can see them. If the cards dealt out on to the table make up the highest hand the players still left in the game split the pot.

The Holdem poker hands you can make up and are listed below.

1: The royal flush.

This is the highest hand you can get when playing Holdem poker, the hand is made up of an Ace, king, queen, jack and 10. All of the cards have to be of the same suit.

2: The straight flush.

The straight flush is the second strongest poker hand; it must consist of cards of the same suit and in running order, if two or more players have a straight flush the one with the highest wins.

3: Four of a kind.

Any four cards of the same value make up this hand. Four aces is the highest hand and then it goes from kings down to two’s.

4: Full house.

A full house is made up of 3 of one and 2 of the other. This is three cards of the same value along side two cards (a pair) of the same value, for example three 10’s and two Aces. If one or more player has a full house the winner is the one with the highest set of three cards, as always aces are high cards.

5: A flush.

The flush is made up of any five cards of the same suit, they can not be in running order or it is a straight flush. To decide the winner of a flush it goes to the player with the highest card. Sometimes one or more player can have the same flush hand so in this case the pot is shared out.

6: A straight.

Any five cards of different suits in running order make up a straight, for example 3c, 4h, 5c, 6s, 7d. The player with the highest straight wins in a tie.

7: Three of a kind.

This hand is just as it sounds, three cards of the same kind or face value make up three of a kind. Once again if more than one player has this hand it is decided by the highest value cards.

8: Two pairs.

Any two pairs make up this hand, for example a pair of Kings and a pair of threes. If two players have the same identical highest pair the winner is decided by the player with the second highest pair. If they are both the same it then goes to the highest card.

9: One pair

A single pair of identical cards makes up one pair. The cards must be of the same face value, as with two pairs if two players are holding identical hands the winner is the player holding the next highest card.

10: High card.

If it is impossible to create any of the other hands then the high card comes in to play. This is the worst hand in poker and as usual ace is counted as a high card.

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