Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Daily Update 03/07/2007
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I am planning on posting daily things that I find interesting on the internet. I hope you enjoy these items as much as I do.Most topics posted on this page will be completely random. Just various stories and news tidbits I have discovered today.
My Favorite Featured Story
Brought to you by Yahoo
At least two people woke up Wednesday on their way to becoming millionaires. Someone bought a winning ticket for therecord $370 million Mega Millions jackpot in Dalton, Ga., and another winning ticket was sold in Cape May County, N.J.,lottery representatives in the two states said early Wednesday.
There could be more winners, too - California's results were slowed early Wednesday by the high volume of sales. CaliforniaLottery spokesman Rob McAndrews said it would likely be midmorning before he knows for sure. The other ninestates involved in the lottery struck out, said Mardele Cohen, spokeswoman for the Ohio Lottery, which compiles all thestates' information.
The winning numbers were: 16-22-29-39-42, with the Mega Ball 20.
The odds of hitting it: about 1 in 176 million.
Georgia Lottery Corp. Spokesman J.B. Landroche said a winning ticket was sold at Favorite Market in Dalton. New JerseyLottery spokesman Dominick DeMarco said officials in his state were still trying to pinpoint the store there.
Tuesday night's drawing was held in New York's Times Square in ABC's television studio rather than Atlanta after brisk salespushed what had been an estimated $355 million jackpot estimate to a record $370 million.
Even though the temperature was just 16 degrees, a handful of hopefuls showed up in Times Square to watch the drawing.
Millions of others had lined up at lottery agents in the 12 states to buy tickets Tuesday. New Yorkers bought more than 1million tickets an hour, said Robert McLaughlin, the state's lottery director. Virginia retailers sold about 8,550 tickets perminute.
New York construction worker Andelko Kalinic had an idea of what he would do if his Mega Millions ticket paid off.
"Go to the moon," he said. "Why not?"
Some lottery hopefuls in Ohio never had a chance. Ohio's lottery ticket system went down statewide at about 10:20 p.m., 25minutes before the deadline, Cohen said. The cause hadn't yet been determined.
"For those people who wanted to make a wager and didn't get a chance, we're very, very sorry," she said.
The largest previous multistate lottery jackpot was $365 million in 2006, when eight workers at a Nebraska meat processingplant hit the Powerball lotto. The Big Game lotto, the forerunner of Mega Millions, paid out a $363 million jackpot in2000.
Mega Millions tickets are sold in California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York,Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington state.
Associated Press Writers Karen Matthews in New York; Lisa Cornwell in Cincinnati; Larry O'Dell in Richmond, Va.; andSolvej Schou in Los Angeles contributed to this story.
Viewpoint - That is a huge jackpot for those lucky winners. I can't even imagine what they are experiencing right now. Theymust be in total shock!
My Favorite Story Trash News Story
Brought to you by TMZ
And you thought that so-called Prince was ridiculous. Now, OJ Simpson is the latest member of the human male species tothrow his hat - and sperm - into the paternity ring in the Anna Nicole Smith case. Norm Pardo, a videographer whochronicled Simpson's movements for five years, tells Page Six that the double-murder acquittee told him that he "knewAnna Nicole pretty well," and - prepare for gross-out - that he had "slow-moving sperm," and as a result might be thefather. Actually, says Pardo, OJ doesn't really want his possible paternity exposed, because, he says, "I don't want FredGoldman trying to seize her money - or the baby herself." Simpson and Smith appeared together in "Naked Gun 33 1/3The Final Insult."
Viewpoint - This is hilarious. Seriously I think we might be able to tell if OJ is the father. Can you imagine the media circus ifhe turned out to be the father?
My Favorite Press Release Today
Brought to you The Poker Players Alliance
Senator Alfonse D'Amato Takes Leadership Position with the Poker
Players Alliance
Poker Aficionado and former U.S. Senator to Lead Efforts to Protect
One of America's Pastimes
Washington D.C.(March 5, 2007) - The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), a
grassroots organization of more than 160,000 poker enthusiasts,
announced today that former United States Senator Alfonse D'Amato has joined
the PPA to serve as Chairman of the Board and help lead efforts in
Washington D.C. to protect the game of poker.
"I have had a passion for poker since my childhood, and for politics
almost as long. This new position will allow me to fuse these passions
and help establish sensible policy that allows Americans to enjoy the
great game of poker in the venue of their choosing," said Alfonse
D'Amato, the new Chairman of the Poker Players Alliance.
"We are thrilled to have Senator D'Amato take up our cause to promote
and protect the game played by millions of Americans. His enthusiasm,
tenacity and political astuteness will bolster the influence of the PPA
and help earn poker a much deserved exemption from the recent online
gaming law," said Michael Bolcerek, president of the PPA. "For the past
18 months Linda Johnson, the First Lady of Poker, skillfully lead our
organization as Chairwoman, today the First Senator of Poker will lead
the charge."
It is estimated that more than 23 million Americans enjoyed playing
poker on the Internet in 2006. Yet, the recent government crackdown on
Internet gaming has swept poker into its net of prohibition and have made it increasingly difficult for poker players to enjoy thisgreat form of entertainment on the Internet. The Poker Players Alliance will be working with Congress to provide a skillgame exemption for poker and pave the way for eventual regulation and taxation of the industry in the United States.
"Prohibitions don't work, they only create unintended consequences.
The American people know this and we are going to make sure Congress
knows it too," said Senator D'Amato. "We need common sense regulation of Internet poker. Prohibition will only drive theindustry underground and strip away any protections for children and services for problem
gamblers."
The Poker Players Alliance was formed in 2005 to protect the right of
poker players to enjoy the great American tradition of poker in the
venue of their choice, and Linda Johnson was critical in the
organization's development. "I would like to personally thank Linda Johnson for her service to the PPA as its firstChairwoman, and in her continued service as a board member as we take the organization to its next level," stated Bolcerek.
###
The Poker Players Alliance www.pokerplayersalliance.org is a
non-profit organization advocating on behalf of American poker players.
Viewpoint - Great News! I hope he can make a difference in making online poker easier to play in the United States.
My Favorite Spam e-mail of the day
I don't know about you but I am consistently getting spam e-mail. Some of these e-mails totally crack me up. I've decided topost my favorite spam e-mail daily.
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Viewpoint - Great Spam! Keep it coming!
My Weather: Kansas City
Brought to you by the NOAA
Today: Partly cloudy, with a high near 50. North northeast wind between 10 and 13 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
My Daily Horoscope (Virgo)
Brought to you by Yahoo Astrology
Quickie
Don't sell yourself short -- you have a formidable intellect and a curious mind.
Overview
If someone insists on being petty, soldier on. Do what you know needs to get done in spite of their unhelpful attitude. If theirassistance is required, set a good example with your graciousness. Don't stoop to their level.
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I am planning on posting daily things that I find interesting on the internet. I hope you enjoy these items as much as I do.Most topics posted on this page will be completely random. Just various stories and news tidbits I have discovered today.
My Favorite Featured Story
Brought to you by Yahoo
At least two people woke up Wednesday on their way to becoming millionaires. Someone bought a winning ticket for therecord $370 million Mega Millions jackpot in Dalton, Ga., and another winning ticket was sold in Cape May County, N.J.,lottery representatives in the two states said early Wednesday.
There could be more winners, too - California's results were slowed early Wednesday by the high volume of sales. CaliforniaLottery spokesman Rob McAndrews said it would likely be midmorning before he knows for sure. The other ninestates involved in the lottery struck out, said Mardele Cohen, spokeswoman for the Ohio Lottery, which compiles all thestates' information.
The winning numbers were: 16-22-29-39-42, with the Mega Ball 20.
The odds of hitting it: about 1 in 176 million.
Georgia Lottery Corp. Spokesman J.B. Landroche said a winning ticket was sold at Favorite Market in Dalton. New JerseyLottery spokesman Dominick DeMarco said officials in his state were still trying to pinpoint the store there.
Tuesday night's drawing was held in New York's Times Square in ABC's television studio rather than Atlanta after brisk salespushed what had been an estimated $355 million jackpot estimate to a record $370 million.
Even though the temperature was just 16 degrees, a handful of hopefuls showed up in Times Square to watch the drawing.
Millions of others had lined up at lottery agents in the 12 states to buy tickets Tuesday. New Yorkers bought more than 1million tickets an hour, said Robert McLaughlin, the state's lottery director. Virginia retailers sold about 8,550 tickets perminute.
New York construction worker Andelko Kalinic had an idea of what he would do if his Mega Millions ticket paid off.
"Go to the moon," he said. "Why not?"
Some lottery hopefuls in Ohio never had a chance. Ohio's lottery ticket system went down statewide at about 10:20 p.m., 25minutes before the deadline, Cohen said. The cause hadn't yet been determined.
"For those people who wanted to make a wager and didn't get a chance, we're very, very sorry," she said.
The largest previous multistate lottery jackpot was $365 million in 2006, when eight workers at a Nebraska meat processingplant hit the Powerball lotto. The Big Game lotto, the forerunner of Mega Millions, paid out a $363 million jackpot in2000.
Mega Millions tickets are sold in California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York,Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington state.
Associated Press Writers Karen Matthews in New York; Lisa Cornwell in Cincinnati; Larry O'Dell in Richmond, Va.; andSolvej Schou in Los Angeles contributed to this story.
Viewpoint - That is a huge jackpot for those lucky winners. I can't even imagine what they are experiencing right now. Theymust be in total shock!
My Favorite Story Trash News Story
Brought to you by TMZ
And you thought that so-called Prince was ridiculous. Now, OJ Simpson is the latest member of the human male species tothrow his hat - and sperm - into the paternity ring in the Anna Nicole Smith case. Norm Pardo, a videographer whochronicled Simpson's movements for five years, tells Page Six that the double-murder acquittee told him that he "knewAnna Nicole pretty well," and - prepare for gross-out - that he had "slow-moving sperm," and as a result might be thefather. Actually, says Pardo, OJ doesn't really want his possible paternity exposed, because, he says, "I don't want FredGoldman trying to seize her money - or the baby herself." Simpson and Smith appeared together in "Naked Gun 33 1/3The Final Insult."
Viewpoint - This is hilarious. Seriously I think we might be able to tell if OJ is the father. Can you imagine the media circus ifhe turned out to be the father?
My Favorite Press Release Today
Brought to you The Poker Players Alliance
Senator Alfonse D'Amato Takes Leadership Position with the Poker
Players Alliance
Poker Aficionado and former U.S. Senator to Lead Efforts to Protect
One of America's Pastimes
Washington D.C.(March 5, 2007) - The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), a
grassroots organization of more than 160,000 poker enthusiasts,
announced today that former United States Senator Alfonse D'Amato has joined
the PPA to serve as Chairman of the Board and help lead efforts in
Washington D.C. to protect the game of poker.
"I have had a passion for poker since my childhood, and for politics
almost as long. This new position will allow me to fuse these passions
and help establish sensible policy that allows Americans to enjoy the
great game of poker in the venue of their choosing," said Alfonse
D'Amato, the new Chairman of the Poker Players Alliance.
"We are thrilled to have Senator D'Amato take up our cause to promote
and protect the game played by millions of Americans. His enthusiasm,
tenacity and political astuteness will bolster the influence of the PPA
and help earn poker a much deserved exemption from the recent online
gaming law," said Michael Bolcerek, president of the PPA. "For the past
18 months Linda Johnson, the First Lady of Poker, skillfully lead our
organization as Chairwoman, today the First Senator of Poker will lead
the charge."
It is estimated that more than 23 million Americans enjoyed playing
poker on the Internet in 2006. Yet, the recent government crackdown on
Internet gaming has swept poker into its net of prohibition and have made it increasingly difficult for poker players to enjoy thisgreat form of entertainment on the Internet. The Poker Players Alliance will be working with Congress to provide a skillgame exemption for poker and pave the way for eventual regulation and taxation of the industry in the United States.
"Prohibitions don't work, they only create unintended consequences.
The American people know this and we are going to make sure Congress
knows it too," said Senator D'Amato. "We need common sense regulation of Internet poker. Prohibition will only drive theindustry underground and strip away any protections for children and services for problem
gamblers."
The Poker Players Alliance was formed in 2005 to protect the right of
poker players to enjoy the great American tradition of poker in the
venue of their choice, and Linda Johnson was critical in the
organization's development. "I would like to personally thank Linda Johnson for her service to the PPA as its firstChairwoman, and in her continued service as a board member as we take the organization to its next level," stated Bolcerek.
###
The Poker Players Alliance www.pokerplayersalliance.org is a
non-profit organization advocating on behalf of American poker players.
Viewpoint - Great News! I hope he can make a difference in making online poker easier to play in the United States.
My Favorite Spam e-mail of the day
I don't know about you but I am consistently getting spam e-mail. Some of these e-mails totally crack me up. I've decided topost my favorite spam e-mail daily.
Pink puppy's rain, shopping showers sleeping, smiling, snow soda. Wane tease gig Jane were critically. Dope riptideshottest rappers, pumping! Talking tank tops Taylor thongs Valerie Vanessa vise girl. Melissa mountains, move cribs,music mommy! Roost that represent quotas elder sister, named Adriana daughter. Hall, induction ceremony radiostations station alliance between. Woman Hollywood making surprise cinema, screens Charles angels. Give ever thenwhy called because bear! Marisa poker height quota related links. Calendar below previously posted starch get var.Richards magazine, empire, dent sheds actively tried into. Death talkie poker hires pix, just sent, ass. Focus everyonelikes when, actor like perfect future. Anthony avilio bath body works beach. Hall, induction ceremony radio stations.Jane were critically panned commercial. Explosive hip-hop force bobby, brown think. Entries, multi fandom authorsowned maintained designed barb sachem. Year Germany villain, Murphy stage, Johansson January. Like perfectfuture if wanted back, kale busman. Waking woke poker high five sugar give. Tabard program, diary logger, jokeratings random quizzes false. Rain, shopping, showers, sleeping smiling. Never long wait, does it Thursday wow stayed. Grease icecream jeans Kevin kittens knits. Whip well, course love talk phone teats. Articles shows golden globes television. Sonyannounced resistance online additions. Play bad guy want taken seriously actors stature they. Poker perhaps greatestrhythm guitarist, roll legendary formic ability. Hearts updates the, added following please credit take thanks. Los,angels, Kidman, album wan McGregor missing face.
Viewpoint - Great Spam! Keep it coming!
My Weather: Kansas City
Brought to you by the NOAA
Today: Partly cloudy, with a high near 50. North northeast wind between 10 and 13 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
My Daily Horoscope (Virgo)
Brought to you by Yahoo Astrology
Quickie
Don't sell yourself short -- you have a formidable intellect and a curious mind.
Overview
If someone insists on being petty, soldier on. Do what you know needs to get done in spite of their unhelpful attitude. If theirassistance is required, set a good example with your graciousness. Don't stoop to their level.
Advertising
Free Poker eBook
Download your free copy today at
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/poker.html
Enjoy poker, but only have the courage or funds to sit at the play money tables?
Here's the solution! This eBook will show you how to receive $100.00 absolutely free to start your online poker career!
• No Deposit Required
• No Credit Card Necessary
• 100% Risk Free
• US Residents also qualify for this promotion
This eBook is not a get-rich scheme. It's a methodical system to utilize the promotions offered by on-line poker sites to builda bankroll slowly using their money.
Still not convinced? Read some of the reviews this eBook has received at
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/poker-testimonials.html
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