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	STATS: Does the Wild Card Diminish the World Series?
		Sportswriter Dayn Perry, a regular contributor to FOXSports.com, contends that the extra round of playoffs generated by the creation of wild-card berths in each league weakens the playoff pool and allows teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals to reach the World Series after finishing 83-78 during the regular season.
		Reportedly MLB is looking at changing the number of home games the higher seed has in the first round, in order to give the favored club better odds.
		If we assume the wild card isn't going away, then the best option is changing the first round to a best-of-seven series.
	blog.stats.com /2006/11/does_the_wild_card_diminish_th.html (309 words)

	Wild Card 2004
		The American Wilderness Coalition (AWC) is pleased to present the second edition of Wild Card, a Wilderness Report Card providing a comparative analysis of the votes and positions taken by all Members of Congress on wilderness and public lands issues during 2003 - the first session of the 108th Congress.
		Wild Card gives an "F" to the Bush administration for leading unprecedented assaults on America’s wilderness and public lands.
		Wild Card 2004 (PDF) This is a very large (1.7 MB) file.
	www.americanwilderness.org /wildcard/2004/index.html (139 words)

	Wild card (poker) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The common rule in casinos is that a wild card plays as a bug, which is given the rank of ace unless designating it as a different card would complete a straight, flush, or straight flush.
		There is a tendency among some players to regard wild cards as "impure" or treat wild card games as silly or amateurish.
		While it is certainly true that a game with too many wild cards can become so random that all skill is lost, the occasional use of wild cards is a good way to add variation to a game and add opportunities for skillful play.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_card_(poker) (534 words)

	Wild card - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The term wild card was originally used in card games, but the term has evolved so that it now may describe what the Merriam-Webster Dictionary calls "an unknown or unpredictable factor" in any number of domains.
		WILD Card (South African national parks) - a smartcard-based annual season ticket to Southern African national parks
		Wild card - a playing card that is considered "wild" in a card game
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wild_card (212 words)

	YOJOE.COM \| Wild Card
		Wild Card was released as part of the seventh series (1988), packaged exclusively with the Mean Dog 6WD heavy assault vehicle.
		Wild Card came with a dark green helmet, a gray machete, and a gray backpack/sheath.
		Wild Card's head was later used to create Major Altitude and Major Altitude (v2).
	www.yojoe.com /action/88/wildcard.shtml (103 words)

	Baseball Wild Card System -- Call to the Bullpen by David Maull
		For this year anyway, the wild card is generating interest in a season that has seen teams like the Yankees, Atlanta and San Diego run away with their divisions.
		Also dying a slow death in the wild card system is the one-game playoff.
		One last sobering wild card thought: At the time of the season-ending players' strike in 1994, Texas had a pitiful 52-62 record but was in first place in the A.L. West.
	www.cafelocale.com /sports/bullpen/wildcard.html (847 words)

	Microsoft plays mobile search 'wild card' - vnunet.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Wild Thing uses 'wild cards' to limit the number of characters that users have to enter on a mobile device.
		Although the wild card search can be used on desktop PCs as well as mobile devices, the technology is most beneficial on the move, argued Microsoft researcher Bo Thiesson.
		The wild card search option is linked to the MSN Search index and ranking algorithms, and lists only the most popular results.
	www.vnunet.com /vnunet/news/2155193/microsoft-plays-wild-card (616 words)

	Boston Red Sox - Wild card has cut need for a playoff - The Boston Globe
		This is the first time in American League history that a playoff game is not being held to break a first-place tie.
		Since the wild card became part of the postseason format in 1995, there has been only one tie for first place in an AL division.
		In the wild-card era in the National League, the Astros and Cardinals had identical records of 93-69 in 2001, but the Astros were awarded the NL Central title on the basis of a 9-7 record against the Cardinals, who qualified as the wild card.
	www.boston.com /sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2005/10/03/wild_card_has_cut_need_for_a_playoff (515 words)

	CD Baby: JESSE RICHARDS: Wild Card
		Wild Card is filled with songs to inspire, ignite, fall in love by, and touch a bit of peace in these tumultuous times - an unforgetable journey to the heart.
		"Wild Card" is filled with Richards' trademark melodic inventiveness, lush harmony, and vocal virtuosity.
		"Wild Card" is her tenth recording; in her previous one, "Animal Lovers' Project," she collaborated with Oscar winning musician (Best Song for "8 Mile") Luis Resto, film and TV composer Daniel Kolton, and bassist Jason Boekeloo.
	cdbaby.com /cd/jesserichards2 (544 words)

	Wild Card for SA parks - SouthAfrica.info
		A Wild Card for individuals gives unlimited access to the national park of the buyer's choice for a year (or six months, for SADC residents), and costs R95.
		A Wild Card for couples (two adults) costs R175 for one national park or R225 for all national parks for a year.
		A family Wild Card (two adults and their dependent school-going children) costs R195 for one national park or R245 for all national parks for a year.
	www.southafrica.info /plan_trip/holiday/wildlife/wildcard.htm (514 words)

	Amazon.com: Wild Card: Music: The Rippingtons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		After several mediocre past efforts, the Rippingtons are back with a vengence with this new CD, "Wild Card." In fact, after listening to the samples on my computer, I was not going to buy this CD because it sounded awful through the small speakers on my laptop.
		Wild Card, for the most part, is NOT one of these.
		The Latin flavor permeating Wild Card is in keeping with The Rips prior theme CDs, and is nicely done, occasionally putting one in mind of the master, Carlos Santana.
	www.amazon.com /Wild-Card-Rippingtons/dp/B0007XBMF2 (1487 words)

	Wild Card Outfit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Wild Cards were Formed by Chig (outfit leader) mid May of 2003 just shortly after the release.
		The Wild Card Outfit can be located on the Markov server, of course we play for the Terran.
		If you would like to join with the Wild Cards please create a new thread in our public forum and introduce yourself.
	www.planet-side.com /cards.htm (203 words)

	Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker Season 2 - Bodog Poker Room (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Wild Card Poker II › Wild Card Poker II
		Watch Brock bare his shark tactics (and more) in his audition for Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker II.
		It's completely free and is required for the audition process.
	www.bodog.com /poker/wild-card-poker/season-02 (333 words)

	USATODAY.com - Wild card turns 10, loses stigma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		But the wild card also provides ammunition for those who still have problems with the format.
		But after the Marlins, Angels and San Francisco Giants, who advanced to the 2002 World Series as the NL wild card, there's something to be said for playing meaningful games into the final weekend and staying on a roll.
		The debate alone is a sign the wild card has come of age.
	usatoday.com /sports/baseball/playoffs/2004-10-04-wild-card-cover_x.htm (1665 words)

	Lottery Insider -- Wild Card Lottery
		You also have the option to let the computer select the numbers and the wild card for you.
		The first drawing in the WILD CARD Game was Wednesday, February 4, 1998.
		The WILD CARD jackpot starts at $200,000 and grows by at least $25,000 each drawing.
	www.lotteryinsider.com.au /games/wcard.htm (319 words)

	OpinionJournal - Outside the Box
		Members swipe their ID card through a terminal at an arrival kiosk, verify their handprint in a biometric reader and go directly to customs.
		If any of the data on your card were transferred there erroneously--a digit is transposed or your middle name is misspelled--you may be rejected at the airport-screening machine.
		But extending it to a national identity card for every person in an enormous and diverse nation turns out to be very difficult to do.
	www.opinionjournal.com /columnists/pdupont/?id=95001732 (1209 words)

	Giuliani ranks as GOP `wild card' in '08 presidential election - The Boston Globe
		Giuliani ranks as GOP `wild card' in '08 presidential election - The Boston Globe
		Giuliani viewed as Republican `wild card' in '08 presidential race
		And his willingness to trade a lucrative and stress-free private life for the mud pit of a presidential campaign remains uncertain.
	www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2006/07/23/giuliani_viewed_as_republican_wild_card_in_08_presidential_race (542 words)

	South Africa National Parks - Official Website - SANParks - Accommodation, Activities, Prices, Reservations
		South African National Parks (SANParks) has thus simultaneously introduced a new daily conservation fee for all its parks and launched an innovative loyalty card system, in order to meet important conservation objectives and provide added value for all visitors.
		WILD members will reap further benefits when presenting their card at more than 2000 Infinity partners countrywide, entitling them to cash back rewards for holidays, accommodation, tours, attractions, airlines, car hire, shopping, leisure and entertainment.
		Members will also be contributing to conservation through an income sharing agreement between SANParks, Infinity, South Africa’s premier loyalty and smart card management company and its 2000 partners, which channels a percentage of the income generated from WILD card transactions to conservation.
	www.sanparks.org /tourism/wild (410 words)

	Play Online Blackjack at Wild Jack Casino - The Biggest Blackjack casino
		Wild Jack casino offers a variety of ways to make cash deposits in a range of currencies into your real-money account.
		Established in 1999, Wild Jack is proud to offer hundreds of casino games, as well as 24/7 live customer service, secure banking options, special bonuses and promotions, and a sense of being treated as a special and valued customer.
		At Wild Jack online casino we offer a variety of secure banking options, each tailored to suit individual needs.
	www.wildjack.com (737 words)

	Lieberman a Wild Card in Iraq Policy - washingtonpost.com
		By organizing with the party, even though he lost the Democratic primary to Ned Lamont, Lieberman will retain his 18 years of Senate seniority and rise to the chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
		Both sides are seeking to please this political wild card.
		Republicans and the White House are indebted to Lieberman for supporting the unpopular war throughout his tough election campaign.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/12/AR2006111200357.html (679 words)

	Send a Wild E-CARD - National Zoo\| FONZ
		After you have completed the card, you will be shown a preview.
		If you do not like your card, you may edit it and then send it, or just cancel it.
		Your card will not be sent until you press the SEND-CARD button on the preview screen.
	nationalzoo.si.edu /Animals/AfricanSavanna/cards.cfm (301 words)

	A.Word.A.Day -- wild card
		In a game of cards, a card having no fixed value.
		[From card games, where such a card has no pre-determined value and is assigned a value by the player holding it.]
		"A Western diplomat in New Delhi called the thousands of Pakistani-trained militants operating in Indian Kashmir 'a major wild card that is outside the control of either nation.'" Rajiv Chandrasekaran; Kashmiri Rebels Warn of New Strikes; The Washington Post; Jan 3, 2002.
	www.wordsmith.org /words/wild_card.html (208 words)

	Wild Card TV Show - Wild Card Television Show - TV.com
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		A unique detective show that has a fljack dealer from Las Vegas become an insurance fraud investigator in her hometown, Chicago.
	www.tv.com /wild-card/show/16913/summary.html (372 words)

	Goal Card - Minnesota Wild (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		As a Minnesota Wild Season Ticket Holder, your loyalty and support have proved that the State of Hockey is as strong as ever.
		The participants listed on the back of the card have graciously offered to extend some very special offers to you just for being a Minnesota Wild Season Ticket Holder!
		Go to any of these businesses, show them your Wild Goal Card and start enjoying the great deals.
	www.wild.com /tickets/goalcard/index.html (161 words)

	Page not found - News Tools - MSNBC.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
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		‘Monster Pig’ was huge — just not wild
		The huge hog that became known as "Monster Pig" after being killed by an 11-year-old Alabama boy was raised on a farm where it had another name: Fred.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/15692613 (130 words)

	"Wild Card" (2003) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Zoe Busiek: Wild Card (Canada: English title) (USA)
		I have seen this movie and would like to comment on it
		Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Wild Card" (2003)
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0371495 (269 words)

	Wild card \| The Courier-Mail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		She claims her lobbying, letters and questions in parliament have helped arrest the decline of services at Gympie Hospital and attract funds for new police stations at Gympie and Tin Can Bay (though she says neither project has eased her friction with serving officers).
		She takes credit for the State Government reversing its ban on wild dolphin feeding at Tin Can Bay.
		And she says her numerous submissions to relevant bureaucracies have seen money pour into local schools, sporting clubs and other grassroots organisations.
	www.news.com.au /couriermail/story/0,,19916771-5003425,00.html (3799 words)

	Wild Card
		You show eight cards, all of which are the same value.
		One other card, the Wild Card, is of a different value.
		With a minimum of sleight of hand, the eight cards change in value to match the value of the Wild Card!
	www.hobbytron.com /Wild-Card.html (389 words)

	Wild Card Advantages
		Your Wild Card is the key to exciting store and website features from Quality Market's!
		You can Register for advanced features with your Wild Card.
		Your Wild Card is your key to these online features:
	www.qualitymarkets.com /Card_mod/Card_Stub.las?-token.S=447T9R8924D13a8P7152E76FnITN6L5V9F54B0\|14677\|0508041903\|\|\|\|\| (82 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Tennis \| Molik seals Aussie Open wild card
		Roger Federer and Amelie Mauresmo will defend their titles in Melbourne when play gets under way on 15 January.
		Six of the total of 16 wild cards are available after Casey Dellacqua and Alun Jones were also given places as the best performed Australian players on the local circuit.
		Six cards were handed over in a reciprocal exchanges with the French Open, US Open and winners of the Asian tennis championships.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/tennis/6192369.stm (159 words)

	Wild Card Game-by-Game Analysis - SuperBowl.com - Official website of Super Bowl XLI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Wild Card Game-by-Game Analysis - SuperBowl.com - Official website of Super Bowl XLI
		Alexander beginning to run for Seahawks, but still doubtful
		NFL Enterprises and SportsLine.com take no responsibility for third-party material appearing in any bulletin board or chat sections of this site.
	www.superbowl.com /playoffs/gamebygame/week1 (427 words)

	The Official Site of Major League Baseball: Standings: Wild Card Standings
		The Official Site of Major League Baseball: Standings: Wild Card Standings
		W — Total season-to-date wins L — Total season-to-date losses E# — Elimination Number, the combined number of wins (by the first place team) and losses (by the trailing team) that will eliminate the trailing team from winning the division.
		Use of the Website signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (updated 03.22.05).
	mlb.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/mlb/standings/wildcard.jsp (137 words)

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