I remember well the first ship that I joined that had a Satellite Phone on it. I joined as Chief Engineer on this tiny little Research Vessel on a tiny little river in Papua New Guinea and I never saw the ship when I arrived at the wharf, all I could see was this massive white Golf Ball perched high on the top deck. Looked as if it was pushing what little there was of the ship down into the water. I remained in awe of that UFO for the first half of the trip and for the remainder I wished that I could afford the six-pounds per minute that it cost to use!

Yeah, satellites and all that went with them sneaked up on all ship’s staff without notice or prior warning. Once upon a time we could leave port and not be heard from, left to our own devices until the next port but now we are being constantly monitored and required to send daily reports through to the company. No longer is it “have a safe trip and see you when you get there”, now it is “we’ll be watching you”. Ah, long gone have those days when we where a team all alone on the high seas!

Engineers never really became involved with the Sat phones for many years. One day sunbathing on the Monkey Island and the next a UFO had landed on your favorite spot. And the funny thing was that nobody ever really talked about it at all. If it had been a new generator or a new ballast pump then everybody would have been discussing it for months before and after. “At last we are getting a new one”, the Chief would say and the Captain would respond with “no more blackouts then eh”? Faxes and telexes would fly around and all would be posted for all to see, even the cook would become enthused due to the excitement surrounding him. “A new ballast pump eh?” the cook would say at dinner, “yep, 300m3/hour” the third would reply enthusiastically. The cook would then typically respond with “good, great, no more blackouts then, eh?” having totally crossed his wires. But the satellite remained a silent misnomer that was unheard of one day and then the next installed and running. I am never sure why this was as the whole idea and set-up far exceeds that of new machinery or anything else but there we have it. I would hazard a guess for the secrecy and lack of conversation regarding this advent - that of fear of such tremendous change. So new and so large an alteration in the way of life at sea, but this is only a guess.

And the Captains? Well, they all changed. Most became serious recluses (more so than before) and watched these phones day in day out, warding off Engineers and others alike from getting close. Padlocks and intricate codes were used to prevent usage other than by themselves, and those that could installed the phone in their cabins. It was a stressful time and lasted nearly ten years. Ten years of complete disintegration of any normalcy between Engineers and Captains and ten years of Engineers having to beg, borrow or steal to even get close to the Black Handset. I suppose it was such an advanced and sudden change that it took a while to get used to and become accepted as an everyday piece of equipment - just another one that may break down or require maintenance.

Of course over time everything got cheaper, the white golf balls became smaller and have all but disappeared. Handsets reduced in size from large and awkward monstrosities to those resembling typical household phones (except for the padlock that the Captains could never actually dispense with) and Engineers suddenly became necessary in the operation of the associated software. Why do I say that? Well, let me digress for a moment. When Engineers and Deck Officers step ashore in an unknown and distant port it rapidly becomes apparent that the Engineers are far more able to navigate their way back to the vessel. The same becomes clear when computers are involved. There is the Captain with a nice little sat phone and software through which he can do his departure checks, send daily reports, order stores, check his private email and on more advanced systems check the latest stock prices. But he has an ongoing problem as every time he presses “send” nothing happens, or he has lost his latest daily report to some unknown “chip with legs” inside the white box that hums.

Oh deary me! Scratching of the head ensues and attempts at throwing the computer or phone over the side are resisted. It is then that an Engineer happens to be passing by and that he notices that the Captain is suffering from high blood pressure. Then a couple of mouse clicks later the whole problem is solved, the missing file relocated or the email winging its way upwards or across the blue ocean. Yes, I have found that the majority of Engineers have an easier grasp or ability to understand computers and the software involved than have the Navigators. Not sure why and I am not going to get into this subject but believe me it is fact!

Satellite phones also changed the way of communication with the outside world. Before all communication from and to the ship went via the Captain. Every piece of writing could be censored or displayed at the Masters discretion but nowadays Chief Engineers, Mates and even Second Engineers are sending their own stores orders and emails to Head Office. Engineers talk directly to Superintendents about their mechanical problems, mates read incoming emails when alone on watch and all can be done without others being able to oversee or hear what is being said. The satellite phone has brought to the ship a sense of industry ashore, the ability to communicate and talk easily when and where you want without having to wait for a week or two or without having to use an intermediary to pass the messages along.

Nowadays a ship without some form of email/sat communication is improbable and all at sea are fully familiar with the system and expect to be able to use it when and where they want. All part of being at sea in the Modern day Merchant Navy one could say! Emails and mobile phones have become a part of life everywhere so why should seafarers be any different? Now with such systems being commonplace calls are cheaper and affordable. Emails can be written whenever the computer is free and sent at minimal cost, this cost often being carried by the company as pennies rather than pounds are involved.

Imagine the future, instant diagnosis of engine problems, expert advice at hand for the engineers. The Engineers have a serious problem and have broken down in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. They are scratching their heads as to what has gone wrong and the only people that can help them are 2000miles away in an Office unaware as to the drifting vessels plight. Today we can call these experts up and describe the problem and thus gain invaluable insight into what may be wrong or what they can possibly do to rectify the problem. The future gives them this: A mobile phone to take down to the work site, a video camera to send instant pictures of area and problems to Head Office, a recording of full conversation to replay later (for insurance and blame), instant download of possible solution or temporary repair of the problem and immediate advice from the expert ashore who can see exactly what is going on.

Yep, that is the future that we will look towards, a few years down the line we have gone from haphazard and unstable radio communication to instant and clear access anywhere anytime!

What will the next fifteen years bring? Whatever it may be just make sure that you have an Engineer at hand.

Ieuan Dolby
10th October 2002

Bron Edinburgh Scotland in 1967. As a Seafarer has travelled the world for fifteen years but now resides in Taiwan writing and running the www.seadolby.com website.

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It goes without saying but we’ll say it anyway: the odds are always in favor of
the house. How else do you think they can create billion dollar mega-casinos in Las Vegas? The Blackjack rules are carefully structured to ensure a house edge.

But just how heavily are the Blackjack odds weighed in favor of the house? If you’re a smart player, not as great as you might think - and certainly not
insurmountable. Let’s start with some basic facts about Blackjack odds with the
most common Blackjack rules.

The house’s advantage - also known as the house edge - comes from the
fact that the dealer’s hand is played last. All players that bust (go over 21) lose immediately. Then, the dealer plays its hand and if the dealer busts, players that don’t bust are paid. The casino makes its profit from the fact that players who bust lose immediately, even if the dealer subsequently busts. Regardless of how favorable the Blackjack rules might be in a particular casino, this one aspect always gives the house an edge.

If you, the player, use the same strategy as the dealer, standing on 17 or higher and hitting on 16 and less, you will bust approximately 29% of the time and the dealer will bust 29% of the time. This would seemingly make the odds even.

Ah, but remember: Blackjack rules say that the dealer wins the bets of all players that bust, even if the dealer busts. This puts the house’s edge against you at about 8% or so. However, since you are paid three for two when you get a
blackjack dealt to you, so this reduces the house edge down to just under 6%.

If you follow all the Blackjack rules and play perfect basic strategy the
house edge is reduced to about .5% in game with favorable rules. By
favorable rules, we mean the following rules, which you are only likely to find in a 6 deck game:

* Dealer stands on all 17s
* Double down on any first two cards
* Double down after splitting pairs
* Natural pays the proper 3 for 2 odds

Many games have subtle variations of these rules, some of which help the player and others which hurt the player. Taking the above rules as the baseline, here are the common variations you will find and how each one affects the house edge. Positive values add to the house edge and negative values decrease the house edge.

Eight decks: +.02%
Natural pays 6 to 5: +1.45%
Dealer hits soft 17: +.20%
Double down on 9-11 only: +.09%
Double down on 10 or 11 only: +.22%
No double after splitting pairs: +.13%
Double down on any number of cards: -.21%
Resplitting of Aces: -.06%

Of course, your goal is to avoid the unfavorable variants (one which add to the
casino’s edge), such as: Naturals pay 6 to 5, or Dealer hits soft 17. To calculate the edge against you in any blackjack game, simply take the baseline edge of .5% and add or subtract the values of the variants.

For example, assume you find a 6 deck game in which the Dealer hits a soft 17 and you can only double down on a two card count of 10 or 11. This game has a house edge of: .50% (baseline) plus .20% (for dealer hits soft 17) plus .22% (for double down on 10 or 11 only), for a total house edge agains you of .92%.

Your job is to look for those games with rules that give you the best odds. Good luck, gamble responsibly and always remember that it’s just a game - so have fun!

About the Author

Tom is the webmaster for www.Blackjack-For-Everyone.com, which is a website dedicated to the beginner all the way up to serious recreational Blackjack player.

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Got Horns? The Cartier Connoisseur Soiree Does!

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It’s springtime in Las Vegas! For about a month, we can enjoy outdoor parties without either freezing or roasting, and then we’re back in our climate-controlled houses and casinos. It’s a shame; many of our city’s residents have created fabulous backyard environments, and there are some musical instruments that are just perfect for outdoor playing.

Just the other day I was downtown when I heard a distant trumpet. Instantly I could tell it wasn’t a recording. Sure enough, a street musician was performing two blocks away, and the breeze carried the clear notes easily to my ears. It sharpened my anticipation for tonight’s performance, the final Soirée of the Cartier Connoisseur Series.

Barbara Butler and Charles Geyer, both music professors at Northwestern University , have been performing as a husband-and-wife duo for three decades. Tonight, beside the pool at the home of our hosts Bill and Lynn Weidner, the couple raised two very small horns and transported us to Baroque Europe with Johann Vierdanck’s lively “Capriccioso for Two Trumpets.” Geyer explained afterward that these were called “piccolo trumpets” for their small size and high pitch. An American piece, “The Glendy Burk,” had Barbara starting out with the small horn but soon switching to a larger, richer-sounding flugelhorn from the arsenal of trumpets in front of them. This tune, named for a Civil War-era riverboat, was written by Stephen Foster and inspired by Negro songs he heard sung along the riverbanks. The horn melodies, accompanied by piano and percussion, carried beautifully in the evening air. I hope the residents across the golf course had their doors open.

“It’s a moisture valve,” insisted Barbara with a grin as she held her horn over a cloth and opened a small hole in the brass tubing. In my old high-school band we called it a “spit valve,” but the Weidner home is a much classier setting. To play a trumpet, the musician purses her lips tightly against the small round mouthpiece and makes a vibrating, “pbbbbb” sound. Inevitably, this sends a lot of “moisture” into the instrument, and it must be drained as it builds up. Good thing this was an outdoor performance. I was reminded of an earlier Soirée at which Eric Ruske joked, while draining his French horn into a planter box, “This is why you don’t invite a horn player into your home.”

From stage right (by the sliding glass door) comes a bright fanfare from Barbara’s trumpet, heralding the unmistakable Carmen Fantasia, music from Georges Bizet’s famous opera. Carmen is an alluring young Gypsy woman working in a cigarette factory in Seville, and trouble ensues when a soldier and a bullfighter both fall for her. Charlie answers with his own flugelhorn fanfare from stage left (near the bar), and the action begins. From the well-known, rollicking “Toreador Song” to the slow, sensual “Duet” to the frenetic back-and-forth of the “Gypsy Song,” this suite exudes passion and color. It’s a wonder Spain doesn’t have a much larger population.

Too bad this was the final Soirée of the season, but what a great

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Perhaps you know a little something about robotic design, programming or haptics? Maybe you know something about all three? Maybe you might win the next RoboPrize worth millions of dollars. For me, well I am not a programmer, but understand all the concepts behind the idea.

It is possible to design such an android or human like artificially intelligent robot. Indeed my biggest concern is that we must create a robot, which can program itself and learn when thrown into a different environment and to use its experiences in other environments which are similar to start to try new things, while continuing to watch self preservation, as such a robot would be an expensive and valuable piece of equipment to lose. Many thoughts here from AI autonomous automobiles, aircraft, robotic exploration rovers, military systems, business decision machines and underwater exploration.

Did you know that www.RoboPrize.com is willing to pay out millions if you can come up with the answer to the an android robot which actually works? The question is interesting in the Robo Prize contest as they ask to design an entire system, the robot, programming, etc. Thus it involves everything Haptics to human mimicking personality strategies. But it is a very cool thing they are doing indeed. Are you up for the challenge? Consider this in 2006.

“Lance Winslow” - Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; http://www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs/

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DO student, experimental, low-budget, and independent films. Do community and independent theater. Remember, acting is doingnot just studying and reading about it. The more experience you have acting, the more you learn, the more you’ll grow, and the better your acting will be.

DO go for a variety of roles. This way you will stretch yourself as an actorwhich will make you a more well rounded actor.

DO get a computeryou’ll be using it A LOT. It’s an essential tool for any actor to have a computer or to at least have access to one (if you don’t have a computer, I suggest setting aside some cash and investing in one). You will be spending a lot of time on your computer creating letters, keeping your resume up to date, editing photos, and looking for work.

DO put up your own acting site on the World Wide Web. This is probably the best way to market yourself (second only to your headshot and resume), and it’s accessible to anyone with a computer, 24/7. Here, you can promote your latest news and endeavors, nicely display your resume, photos, and headshots, and include audio and video clips. Talk about standout!!!

DO look for acting jobs EVERYDAY. Essential sites to frequent are Playbill, Backstage, Actors Access, and Craigslist. Also check out the ‘links’ section of my website.

DO your mailings every dayor every day that you find something to submit for. Even if you don’t think you’re quite right for the part, but you suspect that you could be, submit yourself anyway. Trust me, sometimes it pays offyou may inspire the film-maker or director and change his or her mind about the character. It’s worth every try.

DO have a variety of monologues ready to go at all times (comedic, dramatic, classic, and contemporary).

DO carry headshots and resumes with you at all times. You never know who you’ll run into!

DO take classes whenever you can.

DO join a theater group or companythis will inevitably keep you on your toes!

DO your own thing. MAKE your acting career happen. Write a play, stage a readingand then star in it. Make your own movie.

DO work with other actors. Establish friendships. Collaborating is great!

DON’T give up on your dream.

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Amy is an actress in NYC. Her website can be found at www.amyhoerler.com/menu (includes loads of links and tips for actors).

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A European Christmas
by C. Bailey-Lloyd

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s hard not to reminisce our childhood memories and holidays of yesteryear. In each culture, there are differing values and traditions which are celebrated in different ways.

During the 70’s, growing up ‘German’ in Europe was one of the most fascinating and magical decades. Having strong German roots, our family participated in many German Christmas traditions. One of those traditions was Advent. The Advent, or Christmas calendar, is picture-box calendar decorated with wintry & Christmas scenes, biblical characters and ‘St. Nicolas.’ On the face of the calendar, are 24 small doors, each containing a small chocolate - one opened each day for the holiday season. The December 24th door, which is the ‘Heiligabend’ (Christmas Eve) is usually the largest door on the calendar and most often contains a chocolate Nativity. As children, we relished in this fun, and tasty feature of the holiday season.

But Advent wasn’t simply comprised of the Holiday Calendar, we also partook in the Advent Wreath, or ‘Adventskranz’ which was beautifully displayed on tables throughout the house. Wreathes held 4 candles; the first candle being lit the fourth Sunday before Christmas, and another one each Sunday thereafter. Around the evergreen wreath of candles, our family would gather as each candle was meticulously lit. My mom would recite a simple, German passage each time she would light a candle:

“Advent, Advent
Ein Kerzlein brent.
Erst Eins,
den Zwei,
den Drei,
den Vier -
den steht der Christkind vor der tur.”

Which translates into, ‘Advent, Advent, a candle burns. First one, then two, then three, then four - then stands the Christ Child before the door.’

For you see, in Germany, it is the ‘Christkind’ (Christ Child) who brings gifts on Christmas Eve.

Another childhood pastime was St. Nikolaustag Nikolaustag (St. Nicholas Day) was a fun and lighthearted tradition whereby children everywhere anxiously awaited the arrival of December 6th when the Nikolaus, or Weinachtsmann (Santa Claus) came. Leading up to Nikolaustag, we children would have to behave very well, because St. Nikolaus could ’see everything’ we did. And the night before December 6th, we would have to clean our winter boots meticulously to put outside our doors. Why the heck would we clean our boots and place them outside our doors? Well, I’ll tell you why - if we were good, and our boots were really clean, St. Nikolaus would stuff our boots with candies, little toys and chocolates. If we were bad, we would receive a bundle of switches or lumps of coal.

Unknown to popular American custom, the ‘Weinachtsmann’ was conceived by German-American Illustrator, Thomas Nast, who created the Christmas image of Santa in America - which, ultimately set a precedent for the permanent, symbolic establishment of Santa Claus.

Traditionally, German Christmas is observed through ‘Heilige Drei Konige Tag,’ or Three Kings Day (also known as the Magi or the Wise Men). In some parts of Europe, such as Austria, Germany and Switzerland, the Letters C + M + B (Caspar, Melchor, and Balthazar - and, ‘Christus mansionem benedicat,’ meaning ‘Christ bless this house.’) are etched with chalk above doorways and home entrances on January 6th. Of course, this is the epitome of the 12 Days of Christmas

Finally, on the ‘Cristkind Abend (Christ Child Eve or Christmas Eve), aside from the Weinachts Baum (Christmas Tree custom started by Martin Luther), families receive ‘Bunte Teller,’ or colored plates filled with oranges, candies, Marzipan (comprised of almonds and suger), Lebkuchen (gingerbread), Stollen (fruit bread) and an assortment of chocolates and other goods. Before any gifts are exchanged, Christmas Carols like Stille Nacht (Silent Night from Austrian composer Franz Gruber) are sung by the tree.

To this day, I am still amazed at the profound effects of Christmas’ past have had on me. As a child, the holiday was mystical and magical, as an adult, its beautiful memories are forever etched in my heart and soul.

Wishing all a happy, memory-filled, holiday season, I am sincerely,

C. Bailey-Lloyd
aka. LadyCamelot
Public Relations’ Director
Staff Writer
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Very often can be hear the complain: at certain amount gamebookers limits someone stake drastically.

Why?

you get the answer (?) in Hungarian at ecobika:

http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/ecobika/gbstake.html

…betting is a high risk business, not only for tipsters but for bookmakers as well. Gamebookers, just like all other bookies, of course, has a system based on a number of factors designed to limit risk.”

I think, those, who think a conspircy-theory, are wrong, think too much about a simple fact, namely the RISK and OPEN POSITION.

If you bet with big amounts, live or last minute, gamebookers in RISK (like open positions at the banks), remains in RISK, no time to hedge for example. And perhaps has a limit of risk in amount on a single event, on a double event, on a live event etc. If you are at that amount with the eventual win, certainly, they can not take the risk, because they can not hedge themself!
http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/ecobika/

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Keno was developed in china over 2000 years ago to fund a war effort. The game became so popular that it was even used to raise funds for the building of the Great Wall.

The game has continued to enjoy an increasing amount of support from gamblers all around the world. Keno has also been introduced at virtual gambling sites, where you can play keno games online.

King Neptune’s online casino is one virtual gambling site which offers online keno games. The popularity which keno enjoys at land-based casinos led to it being one of the first gambling games offered online.

The game itself is very simple. Similar to playing the lottery, players select between 1 and 15 numbers from a total of 80. Then the keno machine randomly selects 20 lucky numbers. Winners are determined by how many numbers they have correctly chosen on their tickets.

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Chen Ching-feng is a successful writer and online gambling expert

providing valuable tips and advice for those interested in keno gambling, virtual gambling ,and online keno strategies.

His numerous articles found on virtual casino web ,provide useful and factual gambling information and insight.

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When it comes to decorating Christmas trees, there are many ways to go. The days of having simple trees with bulbs, tinsel, rope tinsel, and a star or angel on top are gone. There are some that still love that look, and that is great. However, there are some who like to find what is called a miniature Christmas ornament for their tree. These can come in sets much like the normal ornaments, but they are unique in a few different ways.

Those who get these either want a different look, but they usually get them because they have a smaller tree. When you have a small tree, the larger ornaments often overwhelm the look of the tree, and getting the miniature ones is a great way to have a impressive tree in those cases. Some families have more than one tree, and they use the smaller ones for trees in foyers and bedrooms that are not nearly as big as the tree they have in their family or living room. They certainly add a great touch to any home.

The neat thing about miniature Christmas ornament sets is that they can come in sets that you might not be able to find in the larger size. They can all match, of course, but some of the sets are really great. They may have a central theme, like a Christmas village, and each of the individual ornaments is a different part of the village. You might find them in sets like birds, and they are great for the outdoor lover. You might even find sets of some of your favorite movies or children’s shows. No matter what type you get, you can usually find some that will go with the color scheme of your tree if you have one, and in any type of material regular sized ornaments might come in.

You can usually find a miniature Christmas ornament set where you would normally shop for your Christmas goodies. You can go to a special Christmas shop if you want to have a larger variety. These stores are usually open for a few months before Christmas. Even better, you can save a lot of looking around and driving by trying to find what you need online. You will find things there you can’t find locally no matter how hard you try. For the best selection, do a search online to see what comes up. The perfect set is out there no matter what you wish to do with your tree or trees.

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……I realised that I really created my own obstacles in life, and
if I just got out of the way of myself and
let my mind not hold me back,
I could do things I never thought I could.”
(Hilary Swank, as reported in the Sunday Times)

Hilary Swank puts her breathtaking performance in Million Dollar Baby down to the way Clint Eastwood was able to get her to relax and stop her interfering with her natural ability to create such an awesome character.

What about you? How do you interfere with your natural ability. How do you stop yourself from progressing? What do you say to yourself that ensures you stay within a safe arena? In Hilary Swank’s words what is your “obstacle” to success in your life.

For most of us our obstacle is the same as Hilary Swank’s. It is our mind. The way we were raised. The area we lived in. The schools we went to. The education we received or not as the case may be. The first jobs we had. The people we idolised in our youth and in later life. All give us a way of being.

Think for a moment. What do you now do that can be traced back to your past. Have you ever said anything and a sibling or member of your family immediately responded “You sound just like……….”? If you have then you have just met an “obstacle” That thought was not a new thought. It is not even one of your thoughts. It is a response to a stimulus. It is a learned behaviour. A behaviour that isn’t yours it is someone else’s and you copied it. It is well and truly an “obstacle”

This is a small example but one that can be identified quickly. How many, other hidden behaviours do you have that are a carbon copy of someone else. All these “obstacles” ensure that you are ‘kept in your place’.

Have you ever thought to yourself;” I would like to do that” and quickly another thought enters your mind, “but I don’t think so”. The thought that comes says, “It is embarrassing” or “my (mother) wouldn’t like it”…or whatever your excuse is. It is this that Hilary Swank is talking about. Your mind is holding you back.

How do you progress?

Kathy Sierra, the well known author of bestseller Head First books, says you just need to overcome your brains “Crap Filter”. That area of your brain that stops you moving forward.

How do you do it.?

Simple.
Do exactly as Hilary Swank says Stop Thinking.
Exploit what your mind thinks is important…….. Your Feelings.

Instead of following a path that is run by your head and what you think you ought to do. Go with your feelings. Do what you feel is right. Don’t let your mind hold you back. Awaken your feelings. The stronger your feelings towards a particular action the more you overcome the filter on your brain and now you have overcome your obstacle.

How do you know you have the right feeling? How do you know you are on the right path?

Simple.

When you are on the correct path and doing what is right for you. You feel great.
Everything appears to be in synch. You may be doing something for hours and it feels like minutes. Your face is all aglow. You are really enjoying yourself. In a nutshell you stop evaluating what you are doing and have started to do things you never thought were possible. You are performing naturally, everything is “right”.

Don’t just accept what we say. Try it. Imagine for a moment that you are Hilary Swank. You have been given this great opportunity. You have the knowledge, you have done the research. Everything that can be prepared has been prepared. Now let go of your learned thinking and let your natural talent emerge. Go on you’ve got nothing to lose.

You now know how to overcome your obstacle.

Good Luck.

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