Daily BirthdaysMariah Carey Forum (2)
| ||
| by sportsfan2006 Blackjack Tips By Greg Melikov October 17th, 2006 It's likely blackjack was born after paper was invented around the 10th Century in China or Korea. Around the 14th Century, playing cards gradually spread across Europe, modifications being made as they passed through each country. Most likely "vingt-et-un" (French for 21) was inspired from earlier games and originated in French casinos in the early 1700s. Blackjack came to the United States in the mid-1860s when gambling was legal in the western U.S. In 1910, Nevada outlawed casinos, but had a change of heart in '31 and imposed regulations to protect players. Over the years blackjack has spread throughout the world and is probably the No. 1 casino game on the Internet. There's a basic set of rules applying to all versions of blackjack. Generally, always stand on 17 or better, hit on 12 through 16 when the dealer shows 7 or higher and hit on 8 or less. You should always double down on 11, on 10 when the dealer shows 9 or lower and on 9 when the dealer shows 6 or lower. Always split aces and 8's, and split 3's and 2's when the dealer shows a 4, 5, 6 or 7. There are many tactics that increase your odds of winning. For example, if your cards total 12 to 16, that's the danger zone, and whether you draw or not depends on what the dealer is showing. No matter what the dealer is showing, always assume there's a 10 hidden. When you have a soft 17 or 18, it's a good idea to draw another card if the dealer shows anything from a 9 to an ace. If your first two cards are equal to 11 or less, always draw another card. If the dealer has a card showing between 2 and 6, you should not draw another card except when you have 12 and the dealer is showing a 2 or 3. Since the dealer's up card is so important, assume a 10-value card is underneath before deciding what to do. In a multiple deck game, always spilt aces and 8's, but don't split 4's, 5's or 10's. Always stand on a soft 19 and 20, but double down on a soft 13 through 18 when the dealer shows 4, 5 or 6. There's no need to buy insurance because it's nothing more than a side bet that the dealer with an ace showing has a 10 in the hole. With normal card distribution, the 2-1 payoff is 8 percent against you -- not a good bet. You are wagering the dealer will have 21. Remember, you're playing to beat the dealer, not that he will beat you. The only time the odds lean toward you is if you're a keen observer and have a good idea there are fewer than twice as many non-10's than 10's. http://www.wagerweb.com/casino/preview-blackjack.cfm . Comment on this... |
| ||
| by kristopher I found an amazing site which dynamically determines the popularity of musicians and celebrities. http://www.thepoplist.com/card.data/Jimi%20Hendrix_20023375.htm to know the popularity and statistics of Mariah Carey on the Web.She is placed at 14th. in music category ahead Elton John and Paul McCartney …. Surprised! This site dynamically indicates her popularity is growing and falling over last month but indicator improved many time over last month. That’s great. Comment on this... |
| ||
| by RSVP/459 NEW I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT, OH ABOUT THIS FOUNTAIN I WOULDN'T HOLD MY BREATH... LUV RICK/459&WB/554 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$***.............. Comment on this... |
| ||
| by 13 and LUCKEY Mariah is the greatest, of all times. My mom loves her and adores her like crazey. I love her music, all her albums are HOt! I really love Don't wanna cry, and Can't let go those are all classic's and beautiful songs by our wonderful Mariah. Mariah is a true DIVA, who knows what she wants and goes for it no matter what. LOVE YA MARIAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Comment on this... |
| ||
| by RSVP WELL I SEEM 2 REMEMBER UR CO. ON JULY 4TH. EVRY NOW AN THEN...LUV "HYACINTH" RICK..... Comment on this... |
| ||
| by RICKEY SAWYER 2BU!!/////// Comment on this... |
| ||
| by mackenzie MARIAH CAREY WINS THREE GRAMMY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST FEMALE R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCE AND BEST R&B SONG FOR "WE BELONG TOGETHER," AND BEST CONTEMPORARY R&B ALBUM FOr THE EMANCIPATION OF MIMI MARIAH'S RETURN TO GRAMMY WINNERS CIRCLE FOLLOWS SWEEPS AT AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS, VIBE AWARDS, BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, AND RADIO MUSIC AWARDS (February 9, 2006 - New York, NY) Performer and songwriter Mariah Carey returns to the arms of Grammy, winning awards last night for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song for "We Belong Together," and Best Contemporary R&B Album for The Emancipation Of Mimi. "This is a momentous and well-deserved confirmation of Mariah's artistry and devotion to her music," said Antonio "L.A." Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group. Mariah's appearance at the Grammy Awards worldwide broadcast was highlighted by a stirring live performance of "We Belong Together," with full gospel church choir. The Emancipation Of Mimi, named the biggest-selling album of 2005, generated an all-time career-high 8 Grammy nominations for Mariah. The album includes Mariah's 16th and 17th #1 career singles, "We Belong Together" and "Don't Forget About Us," respectively - which tied one of the most enduring chart records in Billboard Hot 100 history, Elvis Presley's 17 #1's. Mariah is now positioned as the only active recording artist in the 47 years of the Hot 100 (which began in 1958) with the potential to match or surpass the Beatles' all-time high 20 #1 hits. The Grammy triumph caps an extraordinary season of awards for Mariah, which began in November with the 33rd annual American Music Awards, where was voted Favorite Soul/Rhythm & Blues Female Artist by the 20,000 record-buyers whose votes determine the winners. At the 3rd annual VIBE Awards (on UPN), Mariah led the pack for a single album with four wins generated by The Emancipation of Mimi: Artist Of The Year, Album Of The Year, R&B Voice Of The Year, and Best R&B Song for "We Belong Together." Three weeks later at the 2005 Billboard Music Awards, Mariah she was named Top R&B Singles Artist - Female, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist - Female, Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Artist - Female, and Top Overall Albums Artist - Female, with "We Belong Together" named the #1 Hot 100 Single Of the Year. Later in December, at the annual Radio Music Awards broadcast live on NBC from Las Vegas, Mariah was honored with the Legend Award and was named Artist of the Year/Urban and Rhythmic Radio, in addition to "We Belong Together" winning both Song of the Year/Main Stream Hit Radio and Song of the Year/Urban and Rhythmic Radio. In its 43rd week on the Billboard 200 Albums chart, The Emancipation Of Mimi has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide, bringing Mariah's career sales over 160 million units worldwide. ULTRA PLATINUM EDITION (which arrived in stores November 15th), the expanded new configuration of the album, recaps all 14 tracks on Mimi and adds four new tracks: "Don't Forget About Us," #1 most-added at Pop, Rhythm and Urban radio formats as it moves to the top of the charts; "So Lonely (One and Only Part 2)," Mariah's collaboration with Twista (with a new extra verse written by Mariah); the remix of "We Belong Together" featuring Jadakiss and Styles P. (previously only available digitally online); and "Making It Last All Night (What It Do)," featuring Jermaine Dupri. ULTRA PLATINUM EDITION is also available as a special deluxe limited edition two-disc (CD + DVD) package. The exclusive DVD contains full-length video clips for "It's Like That," "We Belong Together," "Shake It Off," and "Get Your Number" (featuring Jermaine Dupri, making its U.S. debut here); a never-before-seen interview - "Mariah: In Her Own Words," plus a link to access the brand new video for "Don't Forget About Us." - mariahcarey.com Comment on this... |
| ||
| by RICKEY SAWYER YO GOT YOUR MESSAGE; U ALWAYS WERE A LIL EARLY HOPE THING'S R GOIN' WELL.... Comment on this... |
| |||||||||
| by marc i dont knock madona but compared to mariah carey she is trash because when mariah first came out she was destined to be the queen of everything she has sold more and has more hits than any female artist the only thing they can say bad about mariah is glitter hello does anyone remember sept 11 and loverboy was #2 hello and was also the biggest jump in billboard history everyone has their falling downs but mariah has more fans and she can never be dismissed mariah iw the best haters only hate when something is better im taking fact not opion mariah has accomplish more than maddonna every year mariah sells are extroadanary so dont hate just congrajulate and charmbracelet was only a flop because not much radio airplay and promotion but it sold 1 million copies by no airplay or promotion that equals best and she will always be Comment on this... | |||||||||
|
| ||||
| by mike92231 Well anyways about Mariah and Madonna. YEs MiMi is a huge success in the U.S. But around the Eroupe let me tell you it is a FLOP. BIg time. She even said it herself that the album was not doing to good in europe. Confession is doing AMZING in Europe and ASIA. #1 in 28 countries. MIMI was not even close to that. No Madonna did no promotion for this album in the U.S and the album is doing well. She will come and promte more next year and let me tell you she will sell out her tour and have a great year. Her Music is not trash. Its diffrent and that is what is good about her. Not like Mariah same sound, image, sexy , type of video. It get boring. Comment on this... | ||||
| ||||
|
| << Previous Page | Next Page >> |