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Sports Betting Secrets Everyone Should Know

December 21, 2012 /

In 2012, more than half of the adult population wagered on the Super Bowl. From sports books to casual office pools, fans bet an estimated $10 billion on this single game. Rapper Birdman placed $5 million on a Patriot win and lost it all. Losses are inevitable in sports betting, but a few tips can make sure you win more often.

Sports analysts spend a lot of time studying the statistics and numbers throughout the season so that they can accurately predict the outcome of future games. The industry’s top experts rarely meet an accuracy rate of more than 50%. Even computer betting systems fall short of perfection. AccuScore, for instance, is the system that powers many prediction forecasts including ESPN, CBS Sports, and Yahoo Sports and it is one of the most accurate with a success rate of about 55%. Expert picks are great guidelines but you shouldn’t rely completely on an educated guess when you make your wagers.

#1: The Underdog May Come Out on Top

Analysts and handicappers examine player abilities, recent game trends, and similar facts to decide which team has the best odds of winning. Other factors, such as the team’s drive or new play developments, affects the outcome of the game as well. It’s not very likely that the lowest ranked team will beat the team in the number one spot, but with a good point spread, underdog bets have great potential.

#2: Parlay Cards Aren’t the Answer

A reputable Sports Book allows players to wager on sporting events, political campaigns, awards shows, and more. There are also a variety of betting options available for each event. Parlay cards are popular with many sports games because of their attractive payouts. With a parlay card, a better can wager on multiple games with a single bet. If all the selections win, the payout is rather impressive. If just one team loses their game, however, the player wins nothing.

#3: Several Bets Are Better than One

It is tempting to put your entire bankroll on a ‘sure thing’, but there are no definite wins in sports betting. The best way to make sure you walk away with a profit is to place several small bets and not one large one. Payouts on smaller bets are less, but the odds of winning continue to improve with each wager.

Whether you’re new to sports betting or a seasoned sports book player, wagering on your favorite events and matches is fun and exciting. If you pay attention to the secrets above, it can also be profitable.

Sports

Jabari Parker commits to Duke

December 20, 2012 /

We met Jabari Parker earlier this year when we were invited to cover the Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year awards. As a junior, the talented young man was named the top high school basketball player in the country, and he was one of the most prized recruits heading into this season. I interviewed him as you can see above, and I jokingly tried to convince him to pick Ohio State, but it looks like he’ll be heading to Duke. Check out the entire interview, as he’s a fine young man. Duke fans will probably love him.

Jabari Parker

Sports

3 Easy Steps to Online Reputation Management

December 20, 2012 /

With websites like Reputation.com cropping up, many companies are looking at how they can monitor their online presence. Here are three things you can do:

The Problem: False and Negative Content

Empowered consumers can now go online and report every experience they have with you or your business. This is great if they had a good experience, but it can be very harmful if something went wrong and they were unhappy. Even a company with mostly positive reviews can be harmed by a bad review if it comes up first in Google search results. Not only are consumers reporting their experience, scam sites and your competition may be outright lying about your products and services in hopes of damaging your reputation. To combat this, people like author Michael Fertik (founder of Reputation.com) are offering advice and tools to monitor and control your online reputation.

1. Awareness: Knowing What’s Being Said

One of the biggest problems a company or professional may face is ignorance when something negative is going around about their product. That’s why something like Google’s Me on the Web tool is so beneficial. Mashable explains how you can set up this tool so that it sends you an email notification whenever someone mentions you or your company in a blog post, review, or status update. Many online reputation management companies will alert you of these mentions as well.

2. Acknowledgement: Responding to the Negative

One of the first things you can do when wanting to change your online image is to address any negative feedback currently online. If your company has a negative review, comment on that review as soon as possible. By responding quickly to negative feedback, you turn to conversation back to the positives of your company and how you want every client and customer to be happy. After reviewing and responding to negative feedback, take a long look at your company to recognize and address any shortcomings the feedback highlighted.

3. Action: Creating the Positive

Next, you need to create positive content that will push negative feedback and comments out of the top search results. ReadWrite reports that writing this type of positive content can reduce negative content from 80 percent of top search results down to 30 percent. Wondering what this content should say? Think about the image you want to have and what message you want people to read about you or your company. By creating quality content that is optimized, you can begin to put your message first when a person researches your company.
You don’t have to feel powerless when discovering a poor online reputation. By being aware of the problem and responding accordingly, you can take back the conversation and establish a good online reputation.

Resources:

http://mashable.com/2011/06/16/google-me-on-the-web/
http://www.crunchbase.com/person/michael-fertik
http://www.zdnet.com/book-review-wild-west-2-0-4010017873/

Lifestyle

ReF over ear headphones from iLuv

December 20, 2012 /

We tried out these stylish new ReF headphones from iLuv and were very impressed. We love the styling and the white stitching, and along with the black version picture above the headphones also come in red, white and blue. Check out their website for a look at the other colors. If you’re looking for a last-minute holiday gift you can’t go wrong with these headphones. The styling make these headphones a great option for anyone, as they’ll fit into an urban setting or even a more professional setting with the slick but classy design.

While styling is important, we’re happy to report that the sound quality is excellent and the headphones are very comfortable. Other impressive features include the braided fabric 1.2 meter cord, Titanium diaphragm for mega-bass and precise treble, in-line remote with play/pause, volume, and track change controls and built-in mic with hands-free. The earphones are also collapsible for ultra-portability.

Gadgets

Wanna Get Active? Pick Up A New Sport

December 14, 2012 /

When the new year rolls around most people think about getting in shape, losing a few pounds, or just living a more active lifestyle in general. This is something you can do pretty easily if you pick up a new sport, especially if the sport demands strength and endurance.

Rugby

Rugby has finally moved across the pond and onto the fields of local high schools and parks. It can serve as a good alternative for football with less padding and smaller teams. Less padding, most players just using a mouth guard, allows this sport to be played without having to spend money on lots of extra padding and equipment.

A metro team is usually made up of all willing players in two or three surrounding areas. There are lots of different components that make up a rugby team so new members are always encouraged to join no matter what level their skill set.

Hockey

Hockey is a sport that is hit and miss around the country. Areas that “hit” on hockey are usually the Northeast or anywhere in Canada where locals are seemingly mad for the sport. Then you have warmer climates where the game is less popular or almost unheard of. Playing hockey anywhere in the country is possible and a ton of exercise. Learning how to skate on ice or on a hardwood floor takes practice and effort, but once you start playing you will never want to stop. If you aren’t the type who wants to skate constantly think about playing goalie where you have a lot of downtime mixed in with really intense moments of defending your net.

Practice always makes for a better player particularly when it comes to maneuverability. Purchasing proper equipment, such as skates, hockey masks, sticks and pads is key to both safety and performance on the ice.

Lacrosse

Lacrosse is a more up and coming sport that is a sort of blend of other field sports. It is both a speed and contact sport and so requires a sense of brute finesse. Personal equipment includes upper body padding, a helmet, and a lacrosse stick. This said, men’s and women’s lacrosse rules and regulations vary when it comes to equipment and on field contact. Like rugby, metro teams can pop up instead of individual high school teams, but unlike hockey, all that lacrosse requires is an open field and a couple of nets.

Regardless of what method you try to get in shape during 2013 one of the best is picking up a sport. Combining fun and exercise is a great combo. Even if you only play 1 day a week it is a good change of pace from the gym and something to look forward too, so grab a ball, stick, or whatever and get out there.

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