Archive for May, 2008
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Wire-to-Wire Live Coverage of Poker's Most Prestigious Series …
PR Web (press release), WA - Far and away the most anticipated event of the poker year, the 2008 World Series of Poker* begins today in Las Vegas and poker fans will find the most … |
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Don't Miss Week 1 at the 2008 World Series of Poker
PokerNews.com - You don't want to miss the first week of the 2008 World Series of Poker. Although some of the biggest stories of the 2008 won't materialize until later in … Welcome to 2008 World Series of Poker WSOP Mania hits Mansion Poker EGM Green Eco-Friendly Poker Table Addresses Environmental Concerns |
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For World Series of Poker players, brain trumps hand
USA Today - By Gary Mihoces, USA TODAY The real action at the World Series of Poker won't be visible to the eye or even the hole-card cameras under the tables. … World Series of Poker begins in Vegas World Series of Poker World Series of Poker - Prop Bets |
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Sky Poker Gives UK Poker Fans Two New
Pokerpages.com - by PokerPages.com UK poker aficionados will soon have two new poker programs to watch on television: "Stacked Up" and "Sky Poker Unlimited", … |
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Titan Poker's second European Championship of Online Poker (ECOOP …
PR Web (press release), WA - (PRWEB) May 28, 2008 — Titan Poker, the largest online poker room on the iPoker Network, has seen unprecedented player interest in its 10-day European … Poker group goes all in with $1-M tourney in RP Titan Poker players compete in Manila tournament |
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2008 World Series of Poker Delivers Many
Pokerpages.com - by PokerPages.com The saying goes nothing is as constant as change, and so it is with the 2008 World Series of Poker (WSOP), with Harrah's announcement that … Bodog Poker WSOP News and More Can't Make the WSOP This Year? Try Bodog Poker Instead Bodog Announce Miniature World Series of Poker |
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Much like credit cards, personal loans are handed out to almost anyone, regardless of past credit history. If you are willing to accept a high interest rate, high fees, and even higher monthly payments, then odds are, you can find a lender that is willing to give you a personal loan. Yes, in some instances, you may have no other option but to take a personal loan, if your car breaks down, your home needs repair, etc. Taken out for the right reasons, and carefully maintained, these personal loans are okay. People can get into financial trouble, however, by taking out personal loans just for the extra money, or to purchase frivolous items, and then find that they can’t make the monthly payments required. People forget that when they borrow money from a lender, they will at some point, be required to pay that money back and applicable fees as well.
Many people take out personal loans and then use the money to payoff their credit card debt, and this is okay, if done in the right way. If you can get rid of some monthly
payments, and save money, then yes, a personal loan of this nature might be a good idea. People who lack the discipline to keep them from going further into debt with more credit cards and loans, however, shouldn’t even consider going this route, as they will often worsen an already bad financial situation. They use their personal loan money to pay off their credit card debt, and leave the accounts open. They see something they want, and rather than try to save the money up to get it with, they whip out that open credit card account, and before you know it, they have maxed them all out again, and now have to pay not only those minimum monthly payments, but their personal loan payment as well. It doesn’t take them long to rack up more monthly payments than they could ever hope to pay, and that is where the trouble starts.
At this point, if you are smart enough to realize and admit that you need help, you should really seek out the help of a debt management company, someone who focuses not only
on helping you payoff your current debt, but teaching you how to better manage your money, so that you don’t end right back up in the same situation. These companies are
able to work with your creditors, often cutting monthly payment amounts, stopping fees, and reducing interest rates, so that more of what you pay goes toward your balance, and
you get out of debt sooner. If your personal loan debt is unsecured, these companies can help you with it as well, although they specialize in credit card debt mostly.
You want to take your time, and do your homework, before selecting a debt management company to handle your accounts. Some of these companies don’t really help you at all,
so you need to look around. Your creditors may also be able to recommend a company that they routinely work with, which might make it easier for you than browsing through
all of the ones found online. You will need to get all of your paperwork together, showing monthly income and monthly debt, as well as all of the balances you own, their interest rates, and normal monthly payments.
You will go over everything with a counselor, either in person, by phone, or online via email, whichever you prefer. Once you come to agreement on how much you could pay
your creditors per month, the counselor will draw up proposals and send them to your creditors, including of course, your personal loan lender. You will be notified by both your debt management counselor, and your creditors, of when the proposals have been accepted, or if not, the reasons why. Your counselor will then instruct you as to your monthly payment amount and the date it is due, and as long as you make that payment every month, and refrain from spending any extra money, you will be able to get yourself out of debt, and avoid collections calls and hassles from your creditors, as well as save money on fees and interest.
In most cases, your lenders will be more than happy to work with you in this manner, but you may get one or two that try to make things difficult for you. Most of them realize that they win as well, by cooperating with the debt management rules, as you will be paying them back the money you owe them, and they won’t have to waste, labor, or money in
convincing you to pay. You will need to keep in touch with your counselor, and if your situation changes or you are unable to make your payments, let them know so that something else can be arranged. Once you miss two payments, you will lose your program, all fees and interest will again be charged, and your lenders will start calling again.
Getting a personal loan is not that difficult, but in some instances, paying it back can be a nightmare. Be careful what you get yourself into!
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Halve number of poker machines: task force
ABC Online, Australia - The InterChurch Gambling Task Force called for the number of poker machines in Victoria to be halved. The call is being made at the start of Responsible … Geelong in love with the pokies |
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Second Annual Binion's Poker Classic
Pokerpages.com - by PokerPages.com While Binion's may no longer be the home of the World Series of Poker, that's not to say the historic venue won't be overtaken by … Poker Room Review: Mardi Gras, Hallandale Beach, FL |
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After 46 years, poker club folds its hand
Seattle Times, United States - The society has played a monthly poker game since 1962. When Grant Erwin started his poker club in 1962, there was no such thing as a personal computer, … |
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Fredericton area service club gets licence to hold charity poker games
The Canadian Press, FREDERICTON - FREDERICTON — A Fredericton area service group has received one of the first licences to hold charity poker tournaments in New Brunswick. … |
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Poker Book Review: Des Wilson's 'Ghosts at the Table'
PokerNews.com - Just ahead of this year's World Series of Poker, poker player and historian Des Wilson provides an entertaining, insightful look into many of poker's most … |
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Online Poker More Popular Than Ever With Younger European Players …
PR Web (press release), WA - Annual Everest Poker/JupiterResearch survey identifies a substantial age demographic shift for online poker players, aged 18-24, in more than 15 European … Titan Poker Players Compete at Europe's Richest Online Tournament … |
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Poker, heart to heart
TheChronicleHerald.ca, Canada - By BILL SPURR Features Writer THIS MAY NOT COME as a complete surprise, but it turns out that playing poker is not all that good for your heath. … |
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John Tabatabai joins Poker's Elite
Pokerpages.com - by PokerPages.com Betfair just announced that 23 year old John Tabatabai has become the latest rising young poker star to join their elite team of talent … John Tabatabai joins Betfair Poker BluffEurope.com Speaks With Annette Obrestad |
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Microsoft, the World’s Worst Poker Player
Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - Microsoft could have stood back for at least one week and let Carl Icahn do all the heavy lifting in the battle for Yahoo. Icahn could have mobilized … Video: Microsoft: New Talks for Alternative Yahoo Deal A Gamble, but What if He Wins? DailyLead: Icahn's efforts to unseat Yahoo's board has picked up … |
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Final World Series of Poker Circuit
Pokerpages.com - by PokerPages.com With the World Series of Poker right around the corner, the final WSOP Circuit event of the year is kicking off at Harrah's New Orleans. … Phil Esposito won the WSOPC Harrah's New Orleans last year. |
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Sexton's Corner, Vol. 45: Mike Sexton, Poker Visionary, Part 3
PokerNews.com - To continue my brother's story as a poker visionary, we will look at what happened to his dream of the Tournament of Champions the last two years and when … PartyPoker.com introduces Bankroll Builder |
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FlopTurnRiver.com launches Season VII of its online poker league …
PR Web (press release), WA - (PRWEB) May 19, 2008 — FlopTurnRiver.com is excited to announce the start of the next season of its online poker league, the FTR Gauntlet. … |
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Despite ruling, online poker players won't fold
KIMA CBS 29, WA - Lee Rousso (at microphone), director of the Poker Players Alliance, and Lee Rousso (in suit), poker-playing attorney who filed the lawsuit, … Online Poker Lawsuit Judge upholds WA online gambling law Judge upholds WA anti-online gambling law |
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