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Surf and Turf: The Race Track

One of the favorite places for The G to hang out at, especially in Summertime, is the Race Track. In fact, The Kentucky Derby is the official Start of Summer on the G Manifesto Calendar. And Summer time officially ends on Closing Day. September 6th at The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on the West Coast and September 4th at The Saratoga Race Track on the East Coast. Depends obviously on where you’re at (or where your going).

Winning at Gambling is very difficult at the race track. To paraphrase Andy Beyer, who has called horseracing “the greatest mathematical equation ever created” the odds are solidly against you. Good gamblers, Even great gamblers that win at other games get whacked at the Track. Me? I don’t gamble on horses too much. I operate on inside information, or have a jockey, or preferably jockeys in my back pocket. I also spend of a lot of time with the racing and sportsman set. This helps me get the edge I need. But mostly I go to the Race Track for the experience. Much like a Fight Night, the track is full of interesting characters. Big Money Horse owners, Jockeys, Trainers, Gold Diggers, Socialite Girls, Professional Team sports Coaches, Old Money, Nuevo Riche Jerks, Con Men, Models, Hollywood Actress Broads, Nightlife Princesses, Old-School G’s, G’s, G’s on the Rise, Prototype G’s, Gamblers, its like a modern day Damon Runyon Story. (Guess who is playing the role of the protagonist?)

However, you can’t just go to the racetrack with no preparation and game plan or you’re going to be outgunned. Like stepping into a gun fight with a deuce deuce against a four pound. It’s a war zone. You need to go stronger than ever, money longer than ever, longer Beretta. (And just so you know, personally, I am at war a lot like Anwar Sadat, no warning shot and my guns warm a lot)

Be well rested

Going into the racetrack you are going to need plenty of energy. Its summer time so it’s hot out. The track usually starts around 12 noon or sometimes 4pm. Either way you are in for a long day into the night, and you have to be ready for the night. I love going to the track during the week, because that’s when the real gamblers are there. I also love going to the track on Friday and Saturday, hell, even Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (never Mondays, I never eat seafood on a Monday, unless of course I am at Le Bernardin in NYC….props to Eric Ripert). Being well rested is difficult especially when you spent the night before getting massages and drinking Champagne with two exotic dancers till 5 am. So you might need to take a Vampire Nap or drink a Rockstar. Getting a workout and Entering The Dragon can also help take the place of lost Rapid Eye Movement. The best thing to do is hold off on booze when you first get to the track and really ease into the relaxed Atmosphere. Then ease into the Goose and Sodas, and I guarantee you, when you start seeing the summer dresses and smell the Coca butter and perfume you will start feeling wonderful. Plenty of time to get into the Seventh Dimension. The Race Track is one of the few places you will actually see me drink during the day.

Track Gear

You have to dress fresh at the track. My goal is to always dress the freshest. I can’t remember the last time I didn’t achieve my goal. And I have a great memory. You can never go wrong going old-school style: Seersucker Suits, Spectator shoes, etc. Make sure you wear a light colored suit as well. You’ll look like you only own one suit if you go in a dark collared one, which is probably the case if you are wearing a dark collared suit on a hot summer day. So stop being cheap and spring 00 for a decent light colored summer track suit. Me? I have like 20 (on each coast). I like going with a light tan Valentino two button with Lavender Shirt (and I am not talking about that Nightlife Princess Lavender either), purple Brioni pocket square, Gucci Belt and Prada loafers no socks, Sportsman Style. It is also completely acceptable to wear sport coats and Slacks to the track. Just make sure they are top-notch. Ties can work, but due to the heat, it is advisable to go no tie. The Pocket Square is the New Tie.

Turf Club

You have to gain entry into the private area of the Race Track. The Sky boxes are good but entry into the Private Turf Club is really what you want. Why? Because drinking cocktails out of plastic cups in General Population has never done any G any good. Also the girls are richer, the girls are hotter, its easier to place bets, and as Willie Sutton said,” Because that’s where the Money is”. How do you get entry? For members it’s easy. Other wise, you are going to have to be creative. (We will cover entry into private clubs and nightclubs in a future G Manifesto, for now refer to The Art of The Grease). Once you’re in, get the Matre’d on lock and the Bartenders. This will make your life easy. For me it’s real easy because these types of private clubs are like Bases of Operations for me.

Winning every Race

Once your settled in, got your table, ordered a Shrimp Cocktail or set up your Base at the bar its time to “win” some Races. Now, unless you “know” what is going to happen during the race (as I often do) you WILL lose if you bet. So the key to the track is you must pretend like your “winning” every race. Everyone likes a winner. Girls will gravitate over to you, Socialite girls will leave there boyfriends to hang out with you, the Gold Diggers and Table Hawks will start circling and you will get Biz opportunities and Biz Cards up the Kazoo. The advantage you have is most people bet and lose and when people ask them how they are doing, they say, “Losing”, or “I am getting killed!” or something along those lines (and I don’t mean Beeks either). Now when a fly girl just talked to that “loosing” guy, and then comes up to you and asks how your doing, and you say “that last race worked out really well” or “that race set up perfectly, but I studied the race all morning” who do you think she is going to want to hang out with more? Also when the race is running, Yell and cheer (keep it smooth though), but don’t make mention of which horse you are pulling for. When the come down the wire, increase your cheering. As the horses approach the finish line Yell something to your Running Partner like “I told you!” And even thrown in some high-fives to make it all look authentic. You will be able to feel the eyes of girls on you from all over. Similar to marketing. Now spark up a smoke. Take a sip for an elegant high, be one hell of a guy, fly pelican fly.

Know the Ecosystem

The great part about the racetrack is you get a diverse portfolio of girls. Hollywood Actress girls love the Track. So do Model Girls. So do Gold Diggers and Table Hawks. And Rich Daughters. We will deal with how to deal with these different girls at a later date. For now refer to The Six Elements of Picking up Girls.

Do your legwork

Know the after gigs. It’s important to get multiple pitches out to girls during the track to hook up things for later. Know the resorts, the restaurant owners, who are hosting the Mansion Parties and the bartenders. Its summertime, remember, and bars tend to get busy. Every second counts, and you don’t want to waste precious time waiting for drinks. Get the waitresses on lock down also. These girls can really bail you out by putting together a private chilling area for you and a Running Partner and a couple of fly Diggers. Having a top chef come by and shake your hand and order something for you “off-menu” never made anyone look bad either. If the move gets no reaction from the girl, call her a cab to take back to her crib in the trailer park/ suburbs.

Work in Pairs

The G Manifesto usually advocates working dolo, unless you are rolling with a G Manifesto Certified Running Partner. Then it’s good to go Scarface with Manolo. The Race Track is a good place to roll with Running Partner. Girls often are in bigger groups and it’s good to have some extra muscle to deal with rival crews and Haters. And like anywhere these days, there is no lack of Haters at the Track.

“I knew it!”

In closing, here is a great custom move to use on girls at the track (and I have used this move so many times with success, I don’t mind giving it up): Spot two fly socialite girls like a Cheetah. Have your running partner roll over to them (suited down of course) and sprack up a conversation. Doesn’t really matter, could be about anything, just be charming, witty, and hold there attention. Next you “roll up” on them like sleeves, ignore the girls and say to your running Partner “Remember we have ten Grand riding on this race” right before the announcer says “And there off!” Follow the Race and ignore the girls completely. This is very important. Become a little more animated as the horses are coming down the final stretch, remember, and don’t specify which horse or horses you are pulling for. As the horses come Thru the Wire (and I don’t mean that Kanye track with that dope Chaka Kahn sample, Through The Fire), say “I knew it!” and give your running partner a Pound. Maybe throw something else in there like “I told you….that’s three races in a row now!” Girls will already be completely sold on you. If you want to torture them, wait for them to introduce themselves. If you don’t want to punish them too much, Introduce yourself, and invite them for a drink at the bar. Ignore all questions about which horses you had or who you have on the next race, or greet there questions with your index finger up to your lips, like you would “shhhhh”. No need to make the sound. Invite them to your table at the finish line. The Rest is Up To You…………

Email of the Week in regards to Nightlife Princesses:

“I thought you got busted Mr. Portfirio, I was sick to my stomach and having panic attacks thinking you were in the clink, or are you? Anyways I have become quite the G thanks to your Manifesto’s, and when my new Razor PDF vibrated in my new Bironi Custom made suit with your latest blog in Vegas last night (all of this thanks to a heist in Scottsdale that netted me 450K and left 4 dead, but that’s neither here nor there) I quickly located the local “Vegas Nightlife Princess” at the most upscale underground night club in all of Sin City. I simply said “Jack Pot”!!!!!!!!

Needless to say I followed your tips, and had her back in my suite at 6 AM doing things to her that even a farm animal would scowl at. She limped out of my room 20 minutes ago. Thanks for the tips and tricks, keep them coming and should we ever cross path beware that you created primp up and coming mutha fucking G!!!!!”

—–Not sure about the whole farm animal thing. I don’t really know too much about farms. I stick to cities, beaches and cities on Beaches. Sounds like a decent score, too bad you had to go to Scotsdale to do it, but next time make it more clean, dead bodies can cause unnecessary Heat (and I don’t mean that crappy NightClub called Heat either). All in all, good work.—–MPM

Side Note:

Immortal Technique from Harlem, Washington Heights is probably the Rawest MC right now. Bone Chilling. You should look into it.

Side Note II:

Opening Day at the Track is the worst time to go to the track. Ask any dork when they like to go to the Track and they will say, “Opening Day!” Enough Said.

Side Note III:

When you are at The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, do not, and I repeat, do not go to Pacific Beach afterwards. Pacific Beach is one the greatest hoaxes ever put on the straight male. The bars in Pacific Beach have more guys than gay bars. The funny thing about it all the guys that go to Pacific Beach are homophobic. But maybe it makes sense; you know what they say about homophobic people……

Side Note III:

In the most recent issue of Los Angeles Magazine in a pro-smoking article about The Tinder Box, one patron is quoted as saying “Hitler was a non-smoker and Einstein smoked a pipe….what does that tell you?” Sound familiar? Probably does, because you already read the concept in The G Manifestos earlier installment, The Smoking Gun. That’s ok, I borrow from people also.

Michael Porfirio Mason

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Smokers and the overweight are seeing increased life insurance prices. The insurance industry is penalising these people with higher costs of cover.

The way insurance companies calculate premiums is to work out the risk to them of the customer dying while the policy is active. When looked at from this point of view, smoking and obesity are obviously very important factors in this consideration.

Some pro-smoking groups assert the point that according to statistics smokers under 40 are as likely to die as non-smokers of the same age group. However, as Sainbury’s life insurance manager, David Pickett said: “Health risks associated with smoking can have a big effect on life cover costs. It is vital for those who have kicked the habit to review their policies”.

A recent study conducted found that the average smoker paid 56% more than a non-smoker for a life insurance policy. This study was based on nine top UK insurance companies, based on quotes for two men aged 20 asking for £100,000 cover over a 25 year period. The only difference stated on the applications was that one smoked and one didn’t.

As well as toughening up on smokers, the overweight have seen increases in their policies. Recently insurance companies have changed their approach to the obese, the Body Mass Index (BMI) that affects insurance has been lowered from the previous figure of 33 to a BMI of 28. This is a reduction of 16%, anyone with a BMI above 28 faces a 50% rise in premium prices.

Life insurance companies will calculate your BMI, if it exceeds the limits deemed acceptable by the company a doctor’s report may be requested. If the BMI is very high the company may ask you to have a medical examination, if this exam concludes that the customer’s weight is of concern then the policy will be increased by a minimum of 50%, but this can rise to 400% in the case of the morbidly obese.

Life insurance companies do have some tolerance for weight gain, for the middle aged they accept that people naturally put on weight as they age. Age is taken into account alongside weight when insurers take applications.

Obesity is a growing problem in the UK and a serious threat to health, as insurers are making clear, over the last 20 years obesity in UK adults has dramatically risen, with more than 60% men and 50% of women deemed overweight or obese.

So if you’re intending to apply for life insurance it would be beneficial to lose a few pounds first if you’re currently overweight. It’s not quite as simple for smokers, to be seen as a non-smoker by insurance companies you must not have consumed any form of nicotine during the previous 12 months, although some insurance companies extend this period to five years.

Due to the fact that premiums for smokers and the overweight as so high the importance of seeking out a competitive policy rises. The best way to do this is to use a comparison website such as Onlyfinance.com, which means you only need to input your information once and hundreds of policies will be reviewed, and the best price and package will be selected.

Obviously the policies found on a comparison site will still be higher for smokers and the overweight but the best available deal for you will be found. The importance of life insurance is becoming clear to everyone nowadays, it provides peace of mind, if something did happen then your family will not be left in a state of financial confusion. The popularity of policies has also mean the life insurance leads market has remained a busy and profitable one.

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The life insurance industry is becoming tougher on smokers and those of us who are overweight.

When an insurance company calculates its premiums, it has to work out the risk of you dying whilst the policy is in force. (Or with Critical Illness Insurance, the risk that you will become critically or seriously ill during the policy’s term.) In this context, smoking and obesity have become increasingly important issues.

The life insurance industry pointedly ignores the views of some Pro Smoking Pressure Groups which argue that smokers under the age of 40 have around the same probability of dieing as non smokers. David Pickett, Life Insurance Manager at Sainsbury’s spoke for the insurance industry when he confirmed “Health risks associated with smoking can have a big effect on life cover costs. It is vital for those who have kicked the habit to review their policies”.

Just how big an effect smoking has on life insurance costs was highlighted in a recent snapshot study by www.express-life-insurance.co.uk. This found that the average smoker paid 56% more than a non-smoker. The study was based on nine of the UK’s top insurance companies and examined the premiums quoted for two men aged 30 asking for £100,000 cover over 25 years. The only difference between the application details was that one was a smoker and the other wasn’t.

The life insurance industry has also recently tightened its belt on the overweight members of society. Previously, only people with a Body Mass Index of 33 or more were considered as overweight. This level has now been reduced by 16%. Now anyone with a BMI of 28 or more is likely to face premiums loaded by 50%. If you’re anxious to know whether that includes you, you’ll need a calculator! BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilos by your height in meters and the result squared.

So if you’re intending to apply for life insurance is may be as well to loose a few pounds first – oops kilos – and they’re much harder to lose than pounds!

It’s not quite so straightforward for smokers. To qualify as a non-smoker, most insurance companies insist that you must not have “smoked or otherwise consumed any form of nicotine products during the previous 12 months.” Indeed, some companies go further and extend the qualifying period to 5 years!

Because premiums for smokers and chubbies are so high, it becomes even more important to seek out the cheapest possible prices. As you’re an internet surfer, the odds are you’ll land a good discount. Just search for cheap life insurance and let your fingers do the walking!! You’ll still pay more but the discount will soften the impact on the wallet. Expect online savings of 10% – 15%.

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Aug 13, 2010

Can a Chronic Smoker Get Life Insurance?

Chronic smokers, like all regular tobacco users, will have to pay higher premiums than others in their age and gender group just because of the fact that they smoke. A smoker is considered an automatic increased death risk to the life insurance company.

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Jan 15, 2009

Smoker? Ex Smoker? How Smoking Can Affect Your Life Insurance Premiums

Just like everyone else, smokers and ex smokers can have spouses, children, other family members and other loved ones. And, just like most everyone else, they also need life insurance. Of course, everyone knows by now that smoking is bad for you. But, if you are or have been a smoker, you should know that there are life insurance options out there specifically for you, and there are various life insurance companies competing for your business.

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Kade Phillipsl
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Jan 23, 2009
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Smokers And Life Insurance, What You Know Can Save You Dough!

Most tobacco users are the first to put off purchasing life insurance because they anticipate the rates being out of reach. Insurance companies do consider a smoker to be a higher risk to cancer, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, missed work and death and will rate the insured at standard…

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May 17, 2008
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Hunting for a Knowledgeable Forex currency trading Location

We have been taking a forex bet, a properly thought to be intelligent gamble. This wager is always that we have now appropriately acknowledged the actual moderate as well as lasting craze therefore we definitely will trade of which craze to generate money from the evidently discovered time period in our goal setting tips. The rest, all the stuff on offer in your mind, is when many of us increase our likelihood of achievement avoiding clear and also stupid issues. Within the intending a…

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Jan 26, 2011

Stock Options are the most effective Expenditure of money with regard to New Investors Understanding The right way to Develop Their funds

The idea is an established fact that investors which are searching for lasting appreciation of their total money may have a couple of main goals as his or her leading objective when it comes to investment.

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Jan 25, 2011

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Have you skilled Forex trade? Special operating system is needed for like trade.

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Jan 25, 2011

Forex Megadroid Robot-Forex Megadroid Review

Have you actually dealt with forex organization?

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KristHilel
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Jan 25, 2011

The Reason The W9 Form Exists

The W-9 Form is employed by organizations to file returns with the United States Internal Revenue Service on payments made to others.

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Paul Wisel
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Jan 25, 2011

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When you’ve some challenges and doubts, you will come across answers in Total Six Pack Abs. It is responsible.

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Jan 25, 2011

Stock Options are the most useful Expenditure of money for Newbie Investors Understanding the concepts of Simple tips to Expand Their Money

The idea is well known that individuals that happen to be searching for continual growth in their funds include a couple of priority objectives as their main goal regarding investment.

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Jan 25, 2011

Leo Trader Pro Forex Peace

Have you skilled Forex trade? Unique working method is needed for such trade. It’s not challenging to come across that renewal of associated items within this area can be a little sluggish.

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Jan 25, 2011

Watch Out – Students About

It seems that the highest risk of being burgled is when you’re a student. If your youngster is leaving for college life, here are some pointers to help them stay secure. At one time your son or daughter went off to university weighed down by their books. Apart from the…

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Michael Challinerl
Financel
Dec 11, 2009

Who Should Write My Will

You can write your own will by buying a will form from a stationery store. You can then set about making out the will. It’s possible to buy a “kit” and this comes with the form and some guidance. We would never advise anyone to rely on a “d-i-y” will…

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Michael Challinerl
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Dec 08, 2009

Stormy Weather Ahead, Check Your Home Insurance

When the sun is shining and the kiddies have the paddling pool out, winter storms are a long way from most people’s thoughts. Not just winter, either, as the August storms of just a few years ago caused absolute havoc. Maybe it’s time to turn your thoughts to some property…

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Michael Challinerl
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Dec 06, 2009

Creepy Crawlies in Your Property

Some-one said you’re never more than a certain distance away from a rat. I can’t remember what the distance was, or who actually said it, but I certainly don’t like to think about it. Where ever you live, you can have trouble with pests and these infestations are becoming more…

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Michael Challinerl
Financel
Dec 06, 2009

Medical Insurance at a Price

The cost of private health insurance varies widely, according to the plan chosen. From simple cash plans, which mean routine health check ups are covered, through to fully comprehensive care, it’s all there – at a price.

Simple cash plans are easy to understand and they offer the cheapest cover. They…

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Michael Challinerl
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Dec 06, 2009

Life Insurance – Changing Times

How are you fixed for life insurance – do you have enough? The answers probably no, as there’s evidence that there’s a very big shortfall between the amount we have – and what we really need. So even if you’re fairly up to date with your requirements, you’ll probably need…

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Michael Challinerl
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Dec 01, 2009

Sort Out Your Life Insurance Plans

House prices rose dramatically in recent years. It’s also true to say that things have calmed down a little now, but we have some worryingly high unemployment figures, which balance this. The result of these factors explains why an increasingly growing number of people are not getting into the housing…

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Michael Challinerl
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Dec 01, 2009

For the Whole of Your Life

Most insurance companies offer whole of life policies. These are policies which give you a guarantee that the sum assured on the death of an insured person will be paid in full to your beneficiaries.

As whole of life cover is designed to carry through to the end of the insured…

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Michael Challinerl
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Dec 01, 2009

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