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Author: Byron Jonas
• Thursday, July 01st, 2010

You probably realize that you produce garbage and waste of some sort on an everyday occurrence. However, what you might not realize is that you need to have some responsible waste disposal in place so you can help save the planet and all the beauty that exist around us.

One way you can do this is by recycling your recycle able items. This is a great way to get the items used on a daily basis. You will find by doing this you are going to be able to see a reduction in the amount that you are sending to the dump and know that the items you put in are going to be reused to make something else.

Something else you can do is make sure you put your garbage in the proper receptacle. You might think you already do this, but if you sort out all the items that you can use in other regions it might make it easier to see why this is going to be nice and responsible.

Even though you might not consider this a something you will want to make sure that you have your sewer, septic, or other bathroom drain pipes in proper working order. This is something that might not be thought about often, but you will want to make sure that these are working properly and you have no leaks. If you have a leak you are going to be leaking bodily waste into the ground, your home, or some other area that it should not be in. So you will want to make sure that these systems are working properly as well.

Food waste is something that you might not really think about, but it is possible to reuse even that waste. You can put most of that into your compost pile as long as it is not meat based. That way you will be making your own very rich soil and not have to worry about bacteria invading it.

If you are looking for ways to carry out responsible waste disposal you will want to consider the above ways. These ways are great ones that can help you start learning more about being responsible with the waste that you produce on a daily basis.

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Author: David Gately
• Saturday, May 08th, 2010

A horse race is the pure embodiment of excitement and thrill–massive animals hurtling forth, chomping at the bit, deciding fates in the course of a couple short minutes. As long as horse racing has existed, betting on the horses has existed as well and today there is more opportunity than ever to get involved in this exciting sport, and to make a little money as well. Despite the opportunity, there is considerable risk and it is worth your while to do your research before laying down money. So many punters just bet on whims, but with the amount of information available to the public it makes more sense to use it to one’s advantage. Here are some pieces of advice to get you started.

Make the form your main source of information and gain an understanding of how it works. While the many abbreviations found on it can confuse a novice better, it’s really not that complicated. A “T” marking tells you that this horse once won a race at this track, but a race of a different length. “D” lets you know that the horse has won at this same distance, but on a different track. “C” means the horse has won at this distance and on this track. “B” refers to a “beaten favorite”, “H” signals that the horse is on his own territory, and “W or M” indicates that this horse does well on wet tracks. This is a plus if the sky is cloudy.

Begin your research by looking back at the horse’s last races. Look for a hot streak. Handicappers can’t agree on the most important factor, but lots of people will tell you to start your search by finding a horse that lead the pack in its last race. Take it from there.

Horse tables in the papers will show numbered ratings next to the horse’s names, with 100 being the highest chance of winning and all other horses in the race at numbers below 100. While these are a good guide for novices, do not be fooled into thinking that 100s are always winners. Again, look at these numbers for an idea, but do further research as well.

A favorite only wins 1 out of 3 times, keep that in mind.

Trainers use equipment such as eye blinkers, lugging bits, and nose rolls to control the horse or correct problems it has been having. Take note of any mention in the comments of changes, such as taking off or putting on blinkers. These might indicate a change in chances of winning.

Horses that have dropped in class can be a great deal, if the situation is right. On the form, keep an eye out for an arrow going up or down (or a U or D), which will indicate if they have recently changed classes.

Track conditions are a big factor in predicting winners. Fast, slow, dead, and heavy describe the moisture on a track, with fast being a dry hard track and heavy being a wet track. These words also correspond to a numeric scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the driest and 10 being the wettest. If a horse is a recent winner but has not won in wet conditions, it may not be a good bet. Tracks have their personalities and idiosyncrasies, and you may find it easier to win on some tracks than on others. This is normal, and most veteran punters will tell you that they have tracks they love and tracks they hate. Avoid the ones you hate.

Do not be fooled into thinking that firmers are necessarily good bets because the odds have improved, or that a blower will necessarily lose. As with other factors, the change in odds before the race is only one amongst many of which you should take note.

The term “firmer” refers to a horse with odds that have moved in its favor, while a blower is one who has seen his odds get worse. You of course shouldn’t think that all firmers are winners, or that blowers are proven losers. Make the call yourself.

The going rate of a horse is based on opinion, not fact. Keep an eye out for horses that seem to stand out to you, not others. That’s the mark of a true punter.

David Gately has earned a reputation for accuracy in horse racing tips. This has come from his highly respected and brilliantly priced weekly horse racing form guide, for the Australian horse races.