Write an article based on this "Gamble in a specific casino frequently. Gamble for four hours or longer. Make a high first and last bet. Play with promotional chips. Play in a smaller casino. Gamble on weekdays during the off-season."
article: The more frequently you visit a single casino, the more the staff will start to recognize you. If the pit boss or host know you as someone who gambles a lot, they will be more likely to come up to you and give you perks like a free room. Be polite to all staff including waitresses, desk staff, the host, and the dealers so that you leave a good impression on the casino. The casino is concerned with how much money you're willing to gamble with and how long you gamble with that money. Making a few of really high bets is less likely to get you a room than spending three or four hours at 60 cent slots. Manage your budget, and make sure that you can make moderate sized bets for a long period of time. The longer that you gamble, the more impressive your play history will look and the more likely that the host or pit boss will notice you. Making a high bet when you start and finish will get the attention of dealers, the pit boss, and the host. These are the people who will eventually give you a free room, so it's a good strategy to make a high bet as your first and last impression. If you signed up for a player's card and provided your address, casinos will sometimes send you offers for promotional chips. These are chips that can't be cashed out, but can be used in a specific casino for play. Playing with promotional chips may still add to your player's points and it will also make it seem like you're playing for a longer time with real money. Smaller casinos are often less busy, which means that they typically have more vacant rooms and are more willing to give you a free one. Larger casinos are also more likely to have high-rollers which can be difficult to compete with if you aren't gambling with a lot of money. If you aren't a big gambler or don't have much money to spend, your money will go further in a smaller casino. The Mandalay Bay and Venetian are two of the largest casinos in Las Vegas, while Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon and Casino Royale are two smaller casinos on the strip. The months of July, August, and December are the slowest for Las Vegas. In addition, the city will be cheaper during the week than it is during the weekend. There is a greater chance of rooms being vacant and this improves your chance of getting a comped or free room. In July and August it's too hot in Las Vegas for many vacationers. Unlike other vacation spots, the city stays fairly busy even in these off-times, so it's not a guarantee that you'll get a free room.

Write an article based on this "Identify the level of your obsession. Seek professional help to identify the behaviors you would like to change if you are struggling to do it yourself. Sign a behavioral contract and have a family member or friend witness it. Expand your interests."
article: If you've been honest with yourself to this point, then you can probably determine the degree to which you are obsessed. It is beneficial to know in which category you would place yourself. The more aware you are of your own behaviors, the more likely it is that you are ready to make a change in your thoughts and interpretations. Research studies have identified three independent dimensions of celebrity worship. Of these three, where would you place yourself?: A. Entertainment-social: relates to attitudes where individuals are attracted to a celebrity because of their perceived ability to entertain and to become a social focus of conversation with like-minded others. B. Intense-personal: relates to individuals that have intensive and compulsive feelings about a celebrity. C. Borderline pathological: relates to individuals who display uncontrollable behaviors and fantasies relating to a celebrity. Psychologists and psychiatrists are available in your local area and can be located through the American Psychological Association and the American Psychiatric Association. This contract will allow you to spell out your goals and time frames. Signing the document symbolizes your commitment to making a change and releasing yourself from your celebrity obsession. Life becomes unbalanced at times. If you are getting too much of one thing, then it is likely you are limiting yourself to possibilities. If you spend the majority of your day, week, or month obsessing over a celebrity, you are missing a lot of potentially worthwhile experiences. In the days of worldwide education available 24/7, you could explore a new subject every day of the year and never run out of material, and never run out of things to do or people to meet. Identify three activities you would like to learn more about or participate in. You won't know if you like something unless you try. These will provide healthy distractions and will help you build new and meaningful relationships with others. Inform family members and friends that you are trying to find new things to do to learn more about the world. If you are comfortable with telling them about trying to stop your obsession, then do. People may give you suggestions that you haven't thought of.

Write an article based on this "Be prepared on the day of the talent show. Try to go last in the lineup for the show. Observe your competition and adjust your act accordingly. Use positive self-talk. Perform with passion and attitude."
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Calm any pre-performance nerves by being prepared on the day of the talent show. This means having all your stage props ready, having your costume on hand, and making sure everyone in your band is present for the show. You may want to take time after school to prepare for the show, packing a bag of supplies that you will need for your performance. You know what they say, "save the best for last". Going last in the lineup may help you get a leg up on the competition and help to calm your nerves, especially if you need time to get used to being around the other performers and to being on stage. Going last can also allow you to create a lasting impression on the judges that will be fresh in their minds as they deliberate the winners of the show. Take some time to sit in the audience and observe your competition, on the day of the talent show or during rehearsals for the show (if applicable). Notice if there are acts that are similar to your act or that use an element of your act. You may need to adjust your act so your version is more interesting and engaging. To win the show, you really need to focus on standing out from your competition. Self-talk is your internal dialogue, which is often running in the background in your mind as you go through your day. Having positive self-talk on the day of the talent show can help you to perform at your best and give you the confidence you need to blow away the judges. Push negative thoughts out of your mind and focus on positive self-talk. This could mean not freaking out when you miss up a step in practice or skip a beat. Instead, tell yourself, "It's okay, it's just practice. I have time to get better at this." You can also use positive self-talk as you perform for the judges. Remind yourself that you worked hard to get to this point and that you are the best performer on the stage. Tell yourself that you have all the skills and abilities to win. A big part of performing at your best is putting your passion and attitude up front for the judges and the audience to see. This means not being afraid to get emotional during your performance and being yourself when you perform. Doing this will increase your chances of winning, on your terms.