Tuesday, 18 February 2014

The healing powers of Online Bingo

The healing powers of Online Bingo 





Over 100 million people are playing bingo online. Statistics from Jackpot Café shows that about 50,000 of the approximately 3 million land-based bingo players have moved to playing bingo online. 


A study published in the industry journal Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition in 2012, concluded that playing bingo with large high contrast cards can improve both thinking and playing skills for those living with cognitive problemsand visual perception difficulties. Both land based and online bingo is able to improve the hand eye coordination, enhance the memorization techniques of a person and improve both social skills and cognitive abilities. 

Bingo has also been used in various occupational and Occupational therapy helps bring back self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment to people who lost them in a period of time. Playing bingo teaches people who have birth defects, broken bones and chronic illnesses to be independent and self-reliant. 

People who are experiencing mental, emotional or physical stress caused by anxiety or overwork are usually the ones at risk for high blood pressure and depression. Bingo can aid in stress therapy as it brings relaxation to players. By playing bingo, their worried and troubled minds are diverted to enjoyment and recreation. 


Over 100 million people are playing bingo online. Statistics from Jackpot Café shows that about 50,000 of the approximately 3 million land-based bingo players have moved to playing bingo online. 

Most people value the convenience of online bingo sites since they do not need to leave the comfort of their houses to play the game. Another notable feature of online bingo sites is the chat functionality, whereas in land-based bingo, talking is strictly prohibited during a game. Online bingo sites also promote a sense of community and interaction between players through the means of social media. With over 7,200  twitter followers, online bingo site Cheeky Bingo is able to communicate their offers and promotions to their avid players through social networks. Aside from the fun and prizes, the game of bingo also has various health benefits. 

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UtopYA Con 2014! The first-of-its-kind convention for women writers of supernatural YA and NA fiction, and their fans!

There is going to me even more talk about this exciting Con being held in Nashville this June as the weeks pass by. I for one am super excited to be flying in all the way from South Africa to meet up with some pretty outrageously talented people. For all attendees this is the event that will change their lives. 
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Monday, 10 February 2014

#coverReveal The Shadow Prince by


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This prequel novella will be FREE and available on Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble on March 25, 2014!



Sixteen-year-old Rowan has spent most of his life living among the mortals—learning to control the element of fire, impatiently awaiting the day his vengeful mother, Queen Prisma, will abdicate her throne. When he finally returns to Avalon for his coronation, his mother insists he must first prove his loyalty to the court by completing a secret mission: 

Kill Kalin, the half-human, half-elemental daughter of the air court king. 

Willing to do anything to remove his mother from power, he agrees to sacrifice the halfling. He returns to the mortal world with his best friend, Marcus, determined to kill the princess. But as he devises a plan, he starts to question whether or not he's capable of completing such a heinous task. And what price he will pay if he refuses?

 
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Stacey O'Neale started her career in publishing as a blogger turned publicist for two successful small publishers. She loves to write stories with swoony paranormal heroes, snarky heroines, and lots of kissing.

When she's not writing, she loves blogging and fangirling about books on twitter. Occasionally, she leaves her computer to go outside.


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