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Lottery winner blows his fortune on a Southwold holiday

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Lottery winner blows his fortune on a Southwold holiday
Southwold is expensive on the Suffolk coast
Southwold, reassuringly expensive

Lottery winner Jim Beam has blown his £3.2 million fortune on an ill-advised week’s holiday in Southwold.

Mr Beam, 38, who won the lottery last month, decided to treat his family to a staycation break on the Suffolk coast.

But the ruinous cost of Southwold has left him penniless.

Mr Beam lamented: “The price of renting a cottage that was built for midgets; the cost of the restaurants and pubs; even essentials were way more than I thought.

“A round of golf and a brief shopping trip for clothes for the missus in a local boutique wiped me out.”

He admits he must now go back to his boss at a factory in Bury St Edmunds and beg for his job back.

“Unfortunately, I told him what I thought of his when I walked out a multi-millionaire two weeks ago.

“Hopefully, he’s forgotten all about that.”

Suffolk lottery winner

Southwold tourism officer Lorraine Fisher, 34, said the seaside resort was reassuringly expensive for a reason.

“We don’t want any old riff-raff,” she said. “Mr Beam was new money and we prefer old money here.”

Ms Fisher added that Mr Beam might like to try Lowestoft next year, or anywhere in Norfolk.

3 ways to make your company more sustainable

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3 ways to make your company more sustainable

We’re living in a world where sustainability and eco-friendly practices are now more important to your employees and customers than ever before. As the world continues to evolve and we learn more about climate change and pollution, every business is expected to do their part to fight back against the negative changes happening around the planet.

If you don’t already have a plan for environmentally-friendly performance in place, you could be missing out on an excellent opportunity to outshine the competition and earn more revenue. The good news is building a more environmentally-friendly brand doesn’t have to be as complicated as it seems. Here are just some of the cost-effective ways you can make your brand more sustainable.

Create an eco-friendly performance policy

First, start by setting out a selection of guidelines for all of your employees to follow on how they can be more environmentally friendly. You might encourage all of your staff members to recycle when they’re working for you and have strategies in place to reward people who get involved in voluntary initiatives for boosting your positive footprint on the planet.

As you grow your business these policies will increase your sustainability efforts as you add more departments and team members. It’s also worth outlining in your policy what kind of activities you want to avoid, like the use of unnecessary electricity in office buildings, or inefficient vehicles. You can even use your policy to outline how you’re going to produce your products and deliver your service in the most environmentally-friendly way, and publish the document online for your customers to see.

Leverage useful technology

The right tech can help us to accomplish almost anything these days. As a business leader, you’re probably already using technology to track things like profits and performance, so why not leverage the solutions available to you for monitoring eco-friendly practices too.

A fleet management tool not only allows you to keep track of abnormal activity and ensure your team members are performing effectively, it can also help you to monitor fuel usage. Fuel tracking tools will demonstrate whether your people are being as efficient as they could be with your resources, or whether they might need some additional training on how to make their driving activities more sustainable and eco-friendlier.

Work with the right partners

Finally, no one said you have to work on your environmentally friendly sustainability strategy without any support. There may be grants and tools you can access in your industry to help you make the most of new initiatives.

You could work with an industry group to switch to more sustainable solutions for energy, like solar power. Alternatively, you can boost your sustainability simply by refusing to work with suppliers and other brands who fail to follow the same guidelines as you. If you know some of your suppliers don’t recycle and currently have a huge carbon footprint, you can look into switching to an alternative provider who aligns with your green vision.

Working with the right partners, and even contributing to the efforts of non-profit organizations committed to protecting the planet in your free time, will show your employees, customers, and other members of the community you’re committed to true sustainability.

Can the Warriors recover form and seriously challenge in the playoffs?

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Can the Warriors recover form and seriously challenge in the playoffs?

Golden State Warriors emerged as legitimate title contenders in the first part of the NBA season. Steph Curry played lights out, and things looked incredibly promising. However, on December 15th, in the first quarter against the Knicks in Madison Square Garden, the game was stopped for a standing ovation as the greatest shooter of all time. Steph Curry broke the NBA’s all-time 3 point record with 2974 made threes, surpassing Ray Allen.

On top of that, after two seasons plagued by significant injuries, the other Splash Brother, Klay Thompson, returned to the lineup in mid-January. Warriors were fighting with the Phoenix Suns for the top spot in the West for most of the season, but injuries struck the Bay area team again.

What can we predict about the playoffs?

Warriors star James Wiseman won’t be returning to the team this year because of an injury. Draymond Green missed a substantial part of the season and hasn’t yet recovered top form. The latest blow to the Warriors’ season was the foot injury Steph Curry got from an unintentional Marcus Smart dive for the ball. The MRI showed there is no structural damage, and Curry hopes he can return to the start of the playoffs.

If Curry, Draymond, and Klay are all on-court come playoff time, all things are possible since that is the championship core of the dynastic Warriors team. That might make fans want to support their teams via online sports betting websites. While the outcomes might sometimes be hard to predict, basketball and other sports fans mostly stick with their favorite team and players when they’re setting their bets on apps on their smartphones.

However, the sports world is puzzled by the Golden State in light of the upcoming playoffs. The team looks subpar, losing seven of their last ten games.

Stats are in the Warrior’s favor

When it comes to historical stats, the Warriors team headlining the big three of Curry, Klay, and Draymond lost only two playoff series since 2015. On a positive note, the former first pick in the draft, Andrew Wiggings, is playing his best basketball, contributing substantially on both ends of the floor. In addition, Jordan Poole is an ascending young guard and great scorer, and the Warriors can rely on Otto Porter and Kevon Looney.

If Steph Curry returns on time for the playoff, it’s still a question of which version of the great shooter we will get. In the first part of the season, Steph played some of his best basketball. Or the second part of the season post-record-breaking game where he struggled shooting from the floor with career-low averages.

Warriors basketball and Splash Brothers changed the way game is played, and with a healthy duo of Steph and Klay with the ball movement and unselfish Steve Kerr’s style of basketball Golden State can overpower any team.

However, with Wiseman out, the Warriors lack length on the defensive end, and teams with dominant or above-average bigs could take advantage of the small lineups.

There are no clear favorites for this year’s title. Phoenix Suns are the team with the most consistency and depth and look like the team to beat in the West. However, Eastern Conference is now loaded with great teams, and defending champions Milwaukee Bucks have stiff competition in Miami, Boston, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn. It will be exciting to see if the Warriors shoot their way into another title run.

Award-winning scarecrow outstanding in his field

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Award-winning scarecrow outstanding in his field
Scarecrow outstanding in his field

By Ivor Traktor, Farming Correspondent (intern)

A Suffolk scarecrow has won a major award for being outstanding in his field.

Boris the scarecrow has been working near Westleton in Suffolk for six months.

In that time birds and other pests have been scared away from the crops by his sheer presence.

National Farmers’ Union judge Lorraine Fisher, 34, said: “There was a lot of good scarecrow entries this year.

“But Boris really was outstanding in his field.”

He won a new hat at the ceremony at a barn just outside Saxmundham, attended by county farming luminaries.

Potato farmer Maurice Piper said: “It’s nice that we recognise the hard and often unpaid work put in by our scarecrows.”

The news comes after it was a revealed a newfangled bit of equipment called a plough is being tested in Norfolk.

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What quirky gift could I buy my friend?

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What quirky gift could I buy my friend?

When you have been friends with someone for a long time, you may have spent a number of birthdays and special occasions together. Therefore, some of the more traditional gifts could already have been played out. You might want to find something a little different this year, that they will appreciate, but also not already have a duplicate of.

Rather than buying because you feel compelled to, you could find something for them that could help with their home, or even allow them to make even more great memories with you.

It is likely that, over the course of your friendship, you have taken a number of pictures together. While you might have already put these up on social media, there may be more opportunities where they can be used. 

One such example can be by having a custom photo canvas created by hello canvas, which you can then wrap up to give to your friend. You could choose images that mean something to you both, create a collage of all your favourites, or, if so inclined, even pick some of the less flattering images to create a fun present filled with memories. They could then display this in their home, either on a horizontal surface or on the wall. Due to the range of sizes that these canvasses can come in, you may find it easier to locate a style that is within your price range, and suitable for the size and design of your friend’s home.

When your friend already has a number of physical items, or you aren’t sure what to buy them, you may feel lost for ideas. In this case, it can be good to think about some of their passions, and how these could be turned into a wonderful gift. It is possible to purchase charity gifts in a person’s name, which can really help a good cause. 

For instance, if your friend loves wildlife and animals, you may want to think about adopting an endangered animal for them. While they, sadly, will not be able to bring that animal home with them, they may receive pictures, updates, and even little gifts such as soft toys.

You could use their birthday as an excuse to come up with some new memories together. Buying experience gifts for people is becoming increasingly popular and common. Plus, by purchasing one designed for two people, your friend might take the hint and bring you along with them. These gifts can vary from overnight stays and meals to outdoor activities, driving, or even pamper days. Knowing the different hobbies you and your friend share, you might be able to find an experience that you will both appreciate taking part in together.

Buying something a bit different and quirky doesn’t mean you need to turn to gag gifts. Instead, you may be able to put your friendship at the forefront of your decision and come up with something genuinely heartfelt that they will love.

March snow photographs cripple Facebook servers

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March snow photographs cripple Facebook servers

Facebook was slowing down to a halt today under the weight of people rushing to post photographs of a bit of snow.

Within minutes of the first flakes falling, the social media network was alight with pictures.

Most were conveniently framed to present people’s houses and gardens in the best possible light to impress friends.

Housewife Lorraine Fisher, 34, from Ipswich, Suffolk said: “A bit of snow makes my garden look three times bigger.

“So I’m not going to miss this opportunity to leave it on Facebook so everyone thinks I live in a massive house.”

Steve Walshe, spokesman for the Institute of Facebook Studies said: “By 9.15 this morning, 7.4 million people in the United Kingdom had uploaded a snow photograph.

“It confirms that most people’s lives are so dull that it only takes a snowflake to make their existence seem in any way worthwhile.

“We predict the snow pictures will last all day.

“This means most photographs on Facebook of everyone’s lunch will be delayed by a few hours.”

Facebook servers began creaking soon after the first snowfall across Britain overnight.

Despite being super quick, the service comes under strain during incredible events like a bit of sleet and snow.

A Facebook insider said: “If there is a bit of wind, snow, or if the sun comes out, everyone seems to think everyone else wants to see what it is like in their own garden.

“Normally our servers cope, but on days like today, things go into meltdown. Unlike the snow.”

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Gambling in Great Britain has a deep and magnificent history

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Gambling in Great Britain has a deep and magnificent history
Hostory of gambling in the UK

Gambling has a steep and proud history in Great Britain that dates back over 500 years. Today, it is a rich part of the culture, with more than 24 million adults gambling across the nation each year.

It has a wide and varied presence from the glitz and glamour of casino nightlife, the raucous atmosphere at the Grand National, to the terraces of the football grounds at 3pm each Saturday. But how did we get here in the first place?

The first gambling laws

In 1541 the first-ever Unlawful Games Act was introduced that did its best to stop betting in its tracks, but thankfully, it failed. By 1566 Queen Elizabeth adopted a form of gambling as she launched the first British lottery to help fund much-needed harbour repairs. There were re-editions of the Unlawful Games act in 1710, 1728, 1738, 1739, and again in 1744 with limited success. The Betting Act of 1853 made it illegal to keep a place for betting. This essentially banned the working class from betting, with the exception of horses.

Horse racing has been one of the cornerstones of the British betting industry and, at its earliest, dates back as far as the early 1600s. Still, it wasn’t until 1928 that the Racecourse Betting Act came into play and horse race betting was regulated. The mid-20s also saw the introduction of Greyhound betting, which is still a big part of British betting culture today, with millions attending meets each year.

Thankfully, the 1960s saw a revival in the gambling industry with legalisation through the Gaming Act of 1968. This legalisation spearheaded gambling and casinos as we know them today. Tweaks to the Licensing Act in 2003 and Gaming Act in 2005 put further focus on the regulation of the industry, leading to a massive rise in the popularity of gambling.

More than 150 operating casino premises in the UK and over 2,500 online gambling companies are now available. Online casinos are also a huge part of the UK gambling scene. You can find hundreds of slot games and live casino action. Just look at Amazon Slots UK as the perfect example. Full of slot games, bonuses, and gambling entertainment, and all just a click away.

Casinos, football, & racing

Every major city has its own casino, packed full of slots, blackjack and poker tables and much more. They attract the rich, famous, and working-class alike as they rub shoulders with the dream of winning that one life-changing sum of money.

At the other end of the spectrum, Britain has always been obsessed with football. Few countries have the passion and dedication to the game that we Brits have. The concourses are full every Saturday at 3pm. Up and down the country, you will find fans filling out betting slips or placing stakes on their phones for who the first scorer will be or what the correct score will be.

Whether it’s horse racing at Cheltenham or the Grand National, Manchester City or Cambridge United, the poker table playing high stakes or a £1 slot machine, gambling has become an ingrained and essential part of modern life in Great Britain.

Top three variations of live Blackjack

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Top three variations of live Blackjack

Undeniably, Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games of all time. With relatively easy gameplay, a sense of control throughout, and a low house edge to top it all off – Blackjack has it all.

One of the most popular ways to play any casino game in the modern day is the live casino, so it’s no wonder that this perfect pairing has stolen the hearts of seasoned gamers and beginners alike.

With so many variations of live Blackjack to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. To help you to enjoy the social, interactive and unique live casino experience, we’ve put together a shortlist of our top three variations of live Blackjack, to get you started!

Read on to find out more.

Live Blackjack

Nothing can truly beat a bit of classic Blackjack. No tricks or tips, just simple gameplay that perfectly captures the casino experience from the comfort of your very own home.

In the Sky Vegas live Blackjack lobby, you’ll find a well-dressed real-life croupier waiting for you to place your bets. Once the timer has finished the game will commence, and you’ll be able to Hit, Stand, Double or Split as the gameplay begins.

The game will work just like it would as though you were playing Blackjack at a land-based establishment. You’ll be able to use the live chat function to communicate with the dealer and other players, and the Optimal Character Recognition (OCR) software will turn the games outcome into data so it’s displayed on your screen in real-time. Multiple camera angles will give you smooth transitions of gameplay from all angles, and live Blackjack even allows you change seats!

On top of this, you can use the Bet Behind feature, where you can join a full table and participate in a game by following the actions of the current players, making bets on their hands. What’s not to love?

Lightning Blackjack

If you love Blackjack, but the classic game doesn’t quite tickle your tastebuds, then sink your teeth into Lightning Blackjack, because this game is sure to be electrifying. This unique gaming experience allows an infinite number of players to join the same round, and with a stunning black and gold art deco environment, you’re bound to be swept off your feet. There are Lightning Card multipliers and enhanced payouts, unique visual and sound effects, as well as the opportunity to play in first person, creating the ultimate live, interactive casino experience.

Quantum Blackjack

Quantum Blackjack is an out-of-this-world experience, with the live dealer helping to transport you to the quantum realm. There are unique multiplier cards in play and the chance to win up to 1,000x your bet. Played using eight standard decks of cards, images will be projected onto your screen using a virtual overlay, so you’ll get a HD experience in real-time, with the addition of a unique theme that’ll make this game stand out above the rest.

Gameplay is just like traditional Blackjack, but the multiplier cards in this game are what makes it truly stand out. Before each round, between one and three multiplier cards are dealt, helping to boost your payouts by 3x, 5x or 10x. If a card in your hand matches the multiplier card and you win the hand, your prize will be boosted, and if you win the hand with all three cards matching the multipliers, you’ll bag the jackpot of incredible 1,000x your bet!

— It’s clear that the game of Blackjack caters to both skilled players and beginners, and remains so popular because it evolves to fulfil all your gaming fantasies, no matter if it’s traditional Blackjack that takes your fancy, or if you want electrify

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