Full Tilt Poker Makes Its Case!

Why It Has Been Unable to Pay Back Players...

Full Tilt Poker, which was the world’s second-biggest online poker company until two of its founders were indicted by the U.S. government in April, on Tuesday released its most detailed explanation for why it has been unable to pay back poker players who bet on its site.

In a one-page statement, Full Tilt blamed the April indictment coupled with U.S. government cash seizures over many years and a massive theft perpetrated by one of its payment processors for overwhelming Full Tilt’s ability to smoothly manage its financial affairs.

“As is obvious from the events that have transpired since April 15th, Full Tilt Poker was not prepared for the far-reaching, US government enforcement effort of Black Friday,” Full Tilt said in a statement. “Full Tilt Poker never anticipated that the DOJ would proceed as it did by seizing our global domain name and shutting down the site worldwide.”

Full Tilt Poker did reach an agreement in April with the Justice Department that was supposed to help facilitate the return of funds to players who had large cash balances with the company, but Full Tilt’s inability to pay money back has infuriated its players and the poker world at large. In its statement Full Tilt said that U.S. Justice Department actions over the last few years against online poker payment processors resulted in the U.S. government seizing $115 million of player funds located in U.S. banks. In addition, the company claims it was the victim of a massive heist in which one of its key payment processors stole $42 million from the company. “Until April 15th, Full Tilt Poker had always covered these losses so that no player was ever affected,” the company said, adding that it experienced “unprecedented issues with some of its third-party processors that greatly contributed to its financial problems.”

For years the Department of Justice took the position that online poker violated U.S. law while online poker firms like Full Tilt that built massive online businesses claimed online poker was not prohibited by anything that was on the books. In April the cat-and-mouse game that had been going on came to a head when federal prosecutors in Manhattan indicted founders of Full Tilt and its biggest rival, PokerStars, while launching a $3 billion civil lawsuit against the companies and shutting down their U.S. facing web sites.

The Justice Department’s recent actions against the online poker industry have indeed caused big problems for Full Tilt, a company that was clearly taking big risks. According to the plea agreement entered into with the U.S. government by one payment processor, Bradley Franzen, Full Tilt was dealing with a $60 million shortfall earlier in 2011 that was created by crediting player accounts despite not being able to debit funds from customers through financial transactions. In late June the Alderney Gambling Control Commission suspended Full Tilt’s main egambling licenses because of issues that arose as part of a special investigation.

Since the indictment Full Tilt has been trying to find investors who could put some cash into a business that desperately needed some. Full Tilt now says that six investment groups, including hedge funds and operators of other Internet firms, have visited Full Tilt’s Dublin headquarters and that the company has hired an unnamed financial advisor to “assist us in our search for an infusion of cash as well as a new management team to restore the site and repay players.”

Nathan Vardi, Forbes Staff

http://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanvardi/2011/08/30/

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Vietnam War Memorial Video~8th of November...

Vietnam War, 8th of November - Big & Rich

I DO NOT TAKE ANY CREDIT FOR THIS VIDEO.

IT WAS PRODUCED AND UPLOADED

TO YOUTUBE BY USER MATT5581!

Thank you Matt5581, great job!

Uploaded by Matt5581 on Mar 20, 2007

"The great song, 8th of November by Big & Rich,

with a little slide show type thing I've made with it.

I hope you enjoy".

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HOLISTIC REMEDIES FOR SKIN RASH!

MayoClinic.com notes that liver disease and kidney failure can also cause itching.

Rashes and itchy skin, or pruritis, can result from a host of conditions. Skin disorders such as psoriasis, eczema and allergic dermatitis can cause severe itching, as can insect bites and contact with the volatile oils in poison ivy. MayoClinic.com notes that liver disease and kidney failure can also cause itching. Many people turn to holistic remedies to soothe itching, but if you have unexplained itching and rashes, see your doctor for a diagnosis. Also check with your doctor before taking any herbs or supplements.

Chamomile
Holistic healers and naturopaths have long recommended the flowers of the German chamomile, botanically known as Matricaria recutita, to alleviate itching and inflammation. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that chamomile is often used topically in a poultice for inflamed skin, and may be moderately effective in treating eczema. According to a review published in the January 2009 issue of the "Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology," chamomile has antiallergenic, anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing effects; one of its constituents, the natural moisturizer levomenol, can promote healing and reduce itching. Before using chamomile, check with your doctor. Don't use it if you are pregnant, asthmatic, taking blood-thinning medications, or are allergic to asters, chrysanthemums or ragweed.

Calendula Oil
Calendula oil, made from the Calendula officinalis plant, is a traditional herbal remedy used by holistic healers for itching skin and rashes. Acupuncture Today recommends calendula, in conjunction with other oils, to treat insect bites, poison ivy, and weeping and crusting rashes and sores caused by eczema. There is some scientific research supporting the belief that calendula can soothe itchy skin. In a clinical study published in the April 15, 2004 issue of the "Journal of Clinical Oncology," researchers found that calendula oil was highly effective in preventing acute dermatitis caused by radiation therapy in breast cancer patients.

Homeopathic Sulphur
Holistic healers sometimes prescribe homeopathic remedies, particularly sulfur, for skin itching. In homeopathic medicine, practitioners attempt to treat symptoms by giving infinitesimal amounts of a substance that, in larger amounts, would cause the same symptoms in a healthy person. The homeopathic sulfur remedy is made from sulfur found in volcanic areas, which is then highly diluted; homeopaths believe that the resultant fluid contains a "memory," or essence, of the original substance. According to Blue Shield Complementary and Alternative Health, the sulfur remedy is particularly indicated where there is a rash that is very red, inflamed and intensely itchy. Homeopaths prescribe their remedies according to personality type. The personality type most suited to the sulfur remedy is self-centered, intelligent but impractical and disorganized. If symptoms worsen at night and in the heat, but are better with fresh air and cold drinks, this is another indication that sulfur may be the right remedy. Ask your doctor before taking homeopathic sulfur to treat a rash.

For more information go to the link below:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/270688-holistic-remedies-for-skin-rash-itching/

Pet Pardons Per Facebook has asked for your help!

Extremely Urgent - Dies Tomorrow!

If you live in or around the Gaston, NC region you may have heard that a "Demon" Pit Bull that had been killing farm animals has been caught.

Yup, a Demon. See how his eyes glow? Just like a demon... The farmer told reporters that the dog killed a pony, six goats and injured cows and other livestock.

http://www.gastongazette.com/articles/bull-63802-farm-pit.html

But here's the thing - nobody ever saw Dog #7454 kill any animals. The farmer saw a dog from a distance and assumed that this lone animal killed his livestock. And of course, that's a possibility but anybody who knows anything, knows that these animals were killed by a pack. The farmer stated that sometimes the animals were bitten all over, sometimes only on the neck area. This is pack behavior and in this area the mostly culprit is a pack of coyotes or a pack of feral dogs Odds are that #7454 only feasted on the left overs and therefore is blamed for the killing. Remember, nobody saw the animals being killed or what animal killed them. The farmer saw a brown dog running around the area and assumed. (Never assume. It makes an Ass out of U and Me).

I evaluated this dog on Wednesday, 11/23, and here are my findings:
He is not a starving stray dog. He is of good weight and excellent muscle tone. He's a well conditioned dog.

He's quite shy and lacks self confidence. He remained in a heel position on our walk in the park and would become nervous and unsure if I stopped or asked him to perform a behavior.

While I did not temp test for animal aggression (something that cannot be done at Gaston Animal Control) he made an effort to avoid other animals in animal control. While on our walk we saw Yorkies, cats and geese - all of which he turned his back to and tried to move in the opposite direction. This does not mean that he is not animal aggressive. It means that he is nervous and lacks confidence. My recommendation, if taken into rescue, is that he not be allowed loose with other animals until he can decompress and his true personality comes out. Then he can be tested for animal aggression. His fear and uncertainty about other animals could trigger a fight response if he feels threatened or cornered so please take caution.

He enjoys petting but rarely solicited affection.

Overall he's a good dog but confused to find himself in animal control. Given his physical appearance I do believe he has an owner. I also believe that this owner will not come forward because of the accusations against his or her dog.

Here is a video that I took on our walk:  http://youtu.be/9F6IkHOVNqk

Upon my recommendation, Gaston County Animal Control has made #7454 available for Rescue Only. If a rescue can take this dog they need to contact me at sukari1020@yahoo.com before 8am ET on Monday, 11/28.

Please cross post!

Thanks!
Jessica Rosman