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Online Slot With Asian Theme And The Empress

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Ever since its launch, the online slot with an Asian theme, Wu Ze Tian, proved to be one of your favorites. It is not the pure chance that RTG chose to make Wu Ze Tian the main character of one of their slots. This empress was a strong character and an extraordinary woman. As for the slot itself, whether it’s the Asian atmosphere or the stunning beauty of the Empress herself, it mesmerizes.

The Story Behind the Pretty Face

Most historians talk about this extraordinary woman as a ruthless autocrat, thirsty for power. The fact is that she climbed the social ladder very quickly thanks to her ability to seduce. The first one in line was the Emperor Father, Tai Zong. Later on, his own son, Kao Zong. He eventually succeeded the throne. Reportedly, she entered the court at the age of thirteen, as she was chosen to be one of the Emperor’s concubines.

The World Wu Ze Tian Lived In

Those of you who love history may know that Confucianism was the prevailing philosophy at the time. Interestingly, it still has its reflections even in modern China. Among many other aspects, knowing your place in a society was one of the crucial standpoints. Our heroine was raised in such a manner, and her roots were quite traditional. Nevertheless, she did use unconventional means of getting to power.

The Reign of Wu Ze Tian

Once she raised to power, she reigned “motherly”.  Oddly, many sources write that she used this particular word to describe her reign. In Chinese philosophy, one of the main concepts is the concept of “good” or “goodness”, which is presented by a pictogram containing the sign for a child and a mother. Needless to say, this period in Chinese history was labeled as the peaceful and cultural one.

Eventually, she used to stress the importance of Buddhism, which resulted in it being the prevailing philosophy of the Tang dynasty. Hence, the art and culture flourishment of the time.

The Impact Wu Ze Tian Had on Women

Wu Ze Tian particularly imposed the need to loosen the submissive rules applied to women all over China. They began to participate in both political and cultural life. She brought the idea of a woman as a role model, by ordering scholars to write biographies of famous women. During her reign, the court was moved from its traditional male headquarters.

Downside of Wu Ze Tian’s Rule

Dark side of her reign relates to the cruelty of her secret police forces, and arrests of her political rivals. Many people claim that she intentionally threw her eldest son out of the political life, so she could manipulate the younger, weaker one, and basically reign in his name. On the other hand, she minimized the influence of military and managed to choose experienced and scholarly people to form the circle closest to her. Getting into this circle was not easy at all. Everyone should undergo through various levels of evaluation, such as background check and passing very difficult state exams – just to name a few.

Aftermath of Wu Ze Tian’s Rule

The old Chinese proverb says: “The bird is not singing because it has an answer, but because it knows a song”. It was left to future generations to determine whether Wu Ze Tian left better China to the people who came after her. She sang her song, and went peacefully in 705, leaving the throne to her third son. Nowadays, there are many speculations and stories surrounding the circumstances she lived, in. One thing is for sure: history will always remember her name.

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If you are sexting do it right

If You Are Sexting Do It Right

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Have you sent nude pics or messages of sexual connotation to your partner recently? No? The chances are you do not know what you are missing out on. However, if you are sexting, do it right. Using technology in this purpose can add a special flavor to your relationship. Nevertheless, it can also make your life more difficult and make you vulnerable and exposed. Therefore, think twice before you start.

The Research

The University of Arizona has conducted research on this subject. The research included more than 1,000 college students with the average age of twenty. Generally, they concluded that women are more likely to sext than men. The reasons are various. The drive to do it, in most of the surveyed cases comes from the need to feel desirable. You may say that this is no news. Ever since the dawn of men, a woman has been perceived as a seductress.

Freedom of Choice or Pressure

We should not forget that many females worldwide encounter bullying or harassment, even blackmailing with photos, info or any kind of more-or-less compromising material. Female bodies have been sexualized in the media to extremes, making them women’s primary assets.

Women fought for centuries to achieve the status and liberties that men had. Once this had happened, it appears women have put themselves in a situation that draws them way back to the beginning.

We may call this freedom to do whatever we want. And this is the most frequent underlying reason stated in the research. Above 70% of women have claimed to have sexted at least once. The participants also stated that they sexted in order to keep their partners interested, or to turn them on. The exact percentage is 73% of women and 67% of women. However, what we think is a bit more concerning is the percentage of women who did it to satisfy the request of the recipient. Namely, 40% of women felt some kind of pressure to do it.

This detail puts things into a whole new perspective. We may have the freedom to do whatever we want to. If so, why do we let ourselves be pressured or harassed?

Positive Effects of Sexting

The lead researcher on this project, Morgan Johnstonbaugh reportedly stated:

 “Women might find sexting to be really empowering because you can create a space where you feel safe expressing your sexuality and exploring your body.”

Good for those women! We applaud them, honestly! There is nothing more liberating than exploring your own sexuality and accepting it. Still, the in-depth analysis of the research shows that the concept of sexting to gain empowerment is rather paradoxical and complicated for women. For all other women out there, who do it for alternative reasons, we have a few thoughts we wish to share.

Advice on sexting

Sharing sexually explicit content with your SO should be consensual. Your body, your rules. However, while doing it, remember that once you put any type of digital content online, you basically do not own it any longer. Having said that, let us add the following advices:

  • Use a secure connection whenever possible – VPN preferably. Make sure not to sext over wi-fi.
  • Use a personal cloud storage instead of iCloud, Google Drive, etc. Personal cloud storages are smaller and controllable, at least in terms of connection to the Internet.
  • By all means, destroy the evidence. This makes things less prone to hack attacks, at least at your end.
  • Use messaging Apps with end-to-end encryption. By doing so, you are narrowing the odds of a third-party having access to the content.

 

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Who is watching you in land-based casinos?

Who Is Watching You in Land-Based Casinos?

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It is no secret that casinos around the world use state-of-the-art technology. Cameras in particular. Eye in the sky keeps monitoring us from the very moment we enter the casino. Should you wish to know who is watching you in land-based casinos and for what purpose, continue reading this text.

The Cameras Casinos Use

Most of the cameras that casinos use are IP security cameras. The reason is very simple. These can provide much clearer picture than any other camera out there. Moreover, there are also additional features such as motion detection, email alerts, app push notifications, etc.

IP Cameras come in PTZ IP type. This means that it can rotate 360 degrees and basically replace several fixed cameras. Furthermore, there are also so-called “dome” cameras that they install to the ceiling to track both dealers and gamblers. These cameras are difficult to detect, or to tell in which direction they are recording at the particular moment.

The Premises That Cameras Cover

In short – cameras are everywhere, in accordance with gaming regulations. However, if we should pinpoint the spots that should by all means be monitored, the selection would cover cashier, entrance, tables, slots, as well as parking lots or other open areas.

As you may have noticed so far, land-based casinos monitor not just the players, but the staff as well. The reason for this is to prevent crime of any kind, be it theft, cheating, beating or sexual harassment for example.

Most of the land-based casinos monitor parking lots for additional reason – checking up on licence plates. In case the plates match the names of previously proven perpetrators, those persons would not be allowed to enter the casino.

For recording staff, casinos use the so-called “auto-tracking”. These cameras monitor each movement of the staff member and track a person wherever he or she goes.

Casinos are usually obliged to keep the recordings up to a year.

The Pictures That Cameras Take, and Info They Analyze

The cameras that land-based casinos use feature biometric facial recognition. It means that they record each face that enters the casino, and then compare it to their database. The reason for this is checking whether a person has a record of misconduct in any of the casinos.

Apart from pictures, land-based casinos keep extremely large databases filled with in-depth data. There have been rumors that after 9/11, certain authorities (but land-based casinos as well) started using a system called NORA (Non-Obvious Relationship Awareness).

Basically, this system of background check activates when a suspicion arises. In order to get additional information on a player, or circumstances surrounding the suspicious scene in a casino, the system analyzes the data. It can connect the identity of a person with all available information on that person’s previous history, possible other identities, or connections with other persons who are not considered eligible to gamble.

Safety First

Casinos, both land-based and online, take security seriously and strive for safe, ultimate gaming experience. That experience should be joyful for everyone.  Some people frown upon so many cameras in public places. However, we should all keep in mind that there is a reason for monitoring of this kind. After all, when we take a brake from our hectic lives, we like to be careless and have fun. Why not let someone else take care of our safety every now and then?

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Unique number eleven

Unique Number Eleven

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Do you have a favorite number to bet on? Most people choose numbers according to significant dates in their lives. However, each number has a special meaning in numerology. Also, each number bears certain energy, according to numerologists. Therefore, a bit of knowledge on the meaning of numbers is always welcome. Before you start betting, consider the aspects of the unique number eleven.

Symbolism of Unique Number 11

Among numerologists, the number eleven is the Master Number. This means that it is a double-digit number coming from a single root number. Eleven is the first number after 10, which symbolizes completeness. When we look at it that way, then 11 is excessive. Sometimes, people perceive it as a symbol of exaggeration and extravagance.

As it is the combination of two equal numbers, the number eleven symbolizes dynamics. Furthermore, it also requires interaction. There must be an individual and his counterpart. Moreover, as each interaction delivers results, eleven is often associated with dynamics and teaching through struggle.

Some of the terms that numerologists relate to eleven are: intuition, spirituality, teaching, charisma, dynamism. Possibly, its power hides in the fact that is the first among the Master Numbers (11,22,33). Furthermore, number eleven is also the root of all other Master Numbers.

How Unique Number Eleven Relates to People

Maybe you heard before that the holders of number eleven are old souls. We wondered what this actually means. Having in mind that eleven brings intuition, it is not so difficult to guess. Individuals who were born in the sign of eleven are powerful people. They often have strong will that they can control and focus on a certain subject. At the same time, these people are highly sensitive and spiritual.

Often, their strength is not limited only to their psychological side. Holders of eleven are usually physically strong as well.

There is one special feature that puts holders of eleven among the spiritually most awaken people among us. It is the ability to show empathy and respect for others. Considering the world we live in, this character feature will soon become scarce and in high demand.

Significant Mystery Dates Related to Unique Number Eleven

According to Glynis McCants, numerologist and best-selling author, the 11/11 date is the moment when heaven opens. At that time, the universe is granting wishes, and everything is possible.

If we think of the Mayan calendar, we can all remember that they predicted the end of a very important cycle on Dec. 21st, 2012. Try adding all cyphers from this date, and it will sump up to eleven. The predicted hour, according to the Mayas was 11:11. It symbolizes rebirth, the coming of the new age. The one that comes after the complete and perfect number 10.

Remembrance Day falls on November 11th each year. It is the day when the world remembers all the victims of wars. It was originally related to the date when the peace was signed ending the First World War.

Apollo 11 was the first aircraft to land on the Moon.

New York became the 11th US state.

Do you know any fun facts relating to number 11?

 

 

 

 

 

The spirit of Inca

The Spirit of Inca

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South America is the home to some of the greatest civilizations ever. Incas are the first people that come to mind when talking about this phenomenon. They left traces of highly developed infrastructure and art forms. What they also left behind is the flavor of mystery related to their disappearance. It is not strange that they spark controversy even today. Therefore, they have also inspired game developers who created one of your favorite slots – The Spirit of Inca.

Our game “The Spirit of the Inca” is the progressive one – to honor the grandeur of the associated civilization. Progressive slots have specified terms and we invite you to try them once in a while, when you are feeling audacious.

Basic Historical Data

Historians believe that the Cuzco Valley was first inhabited way back around 4,500 BC. However, the period of flourishment under the Inca rule is set between 1400 and 1533 AD. They eventually spread across entire western part of the South America. From Quito in the north to Santiago in the south. The Inca Empire was the largest empire that America has ever seen.

The Spirit of Inca

Historians claim that the Incas had great respect for the civilizations that lived in the same region before the Incas came. Apparently, the territory around the Wari and Tiwanaku, as well as Titikaka lake were very important to those early settlers. The region remained equally important under the Incas. Places where nature shows itself in all its splendor have always been significant. Inhabitants looked at them as places where gods communicate with ordinary people. Therefore, they had a habit of setting up shrines and performing rituals in naturally enriched places.

Gods, Goddesses and the Rituals

The Incas payed respect to Inti – the Sun god. Inti was the supreme deity. Consequently, there was also Mama Kilya – the Moon goddess. The fact that their supreme deities reflected the two most visible and powerful planets confirms the fact that Incas were nature oriented. Obviously, this did not happen without a reason. They observed and kept alert. They were aware of the natural cycles of change and the renewal of nature. Incas payed special attention to the movements of the sun, moon and they have also been aware of the Milky Way.

In order to survive, they needed to tame the nature to work to their own advantage. That is why they sacrificed both animals and humans hoping to please the gods in order to have the fruitful season. Avoiding natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, droughts was also a plea to the gods. The Incas performed the rituals at places of utmost beauty, such as mountain tops. Furthermore, they also exploited the caves, springs, etc. for their ritual gatherings.

Golden Temple and Shamans

Apart from the golden temple dedicated to Inti, one of the most famous and sacred places was the temple in the honor of the god Pachamac. Incas believed that this god created them, as well as all the plants that they used in daily lives.

Shamans were the ones to perform rituals. Almost every great civilization respected shamans as “representatives” of gods. They were the beings through whom the connection was established. Furthermore, in the Inca civilization, the shaman was also an adviser to the ruler.

The ruler was the only one allowed to sit in the temple of the Sun. This temple, or the famous Coricancha, was the center piece temple in the Inca capital. Historians state that a significant part of the temple was filled with gold. There was also a giant Sun disc which reflected light illuminating the rest of the temple. As we have said earlier, the Incas observed the nature. Therefore, they aligned the disc to illuminate the sacred space during summer solstice.  That type of place was “blessed by the Sun God” and reserved for the ruler.

 

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