Had my best week so far, surpassing the 8000 points I made in my first week by 55 points. I also did well in a couple of tournaments, both of them qualifiers for a $500 pot. Out of 102 players I placed 17th, not too shabby for a beginner. The second time I placed 16th so I got a little better.
Now if I can just stop getting frustrated by donkeys, people that go all in every single hand just to watch everyone fold and collect the antes and the blinds I might be okay.These people make me want to scream LOL
I am becoming a bit more patient, learning that it is okay to fold when the pair of cards dealt is not that good, or folding when the pair is okay but suddenly the bets before the flop are getting out of hand. I don't want to bet half my money when all I'm holding is a King and maybe a nine. It makes no sense. I notice that, at times, people play poker like they bet on Ebay items, spending more than it is worth. I do not want to be that guy.
***EDIT***
Having come off the best week I've had thus far, I stunk all day long! I lost 900 of my 1000 dollars :( I hope the rest of the week goes better!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Never mind spam, beware of these emails LOL
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - You've got mail - and possibly an STD. The Brazilian Health Ministry has created a Web site to let people inform partners they've got a sexually transmitted disease via an e-mailed virtual postcard.
The official in charge of the ministry's STD and AIDs programs notes that many people have a hard time telling partners they're infected.
Mariangela Simao said in a statement this week that the e-mails may help people "to tackle these diseases directly and with minimum exposure."
One of the cards shows a young man reclining in his underwear. It reads: "Hi! I don't know if this is the best way to tell you, but I've learned that I have an STD."
The card suggests the recipient see a doctor.
http://www.aids.gov.br/muitoprazer/index.php?qdiganao
The official in charge of the ministry's STD and AIDs programs notes that many people have a hard time telling partners they're infected.
Mariangela Simao said in a statement this week that the e-mails may help people "to tackle these diseases directly and with minimum exposure."
One of the cards shows a young man reclining in his underwear. It reads: "Hi! I don't know if this is the best way to tell you, but I've learned that I have an STD."
The card suggests the recipient see a doctor.
http://www.aids.gov.br/muitoprazer/index.php?qdiganao
Monday, August 17, 2009
To Buy Or To Sell
it's Summertime and it's vacation time for most. A time to hit the road and see new sites, fight new traffic and discover who your family really is. When I was younger, everyone traveled by car and we really discovered just how much animosity could be put into a car, with tempers flaring every few miles as my brother and I fought and my parents yelled and threatened. Oh, the joys of travel!
But these days, it's so much nicer to travel in an RV. Room to stretch out without kicking the drivers seat, room to play games with your siblings and room for those siblings to get away from each other when they want to fight. If you're one of the lucky ones that own an RV, I salute you! But, what if you're one of the unlucky ones and you don't own an RV? You're in luck!
If you have a motorhome and are looking to sell motorhome then you need to click on the link and they can assist you in doing just that. And, if you are in the market for a motorhome, there are plenty of ads to browse to help choose the one that is right for you, be it an RV or a folding camper for those who prefer listening to the kids bicker all day in the back seat of the family car.
Whichever you need to do, buy or sell, this place has lots to offer in assisting you to get what you desire. Give that link a click and see for yourself. Then, if you're a buyer, load up the family and hit the road. If you're a seller, take the money and run to the bank or do whatever needs to be done around the home. Either way, it's all good.
But these days, it's so much nicer to travel in an RV. Room to stretch out without kicking the drivers seat, room to play games with your siblings and room for those siblings to get away from each other when they want to fight. If you're one of the lucky ones that own an RV, I salute you! But, what if you're one of the unlucky ones and you don't own an RV? You're in luck!
If you have a motorhome and are looking to sell motorhome then you need to click on the link and they can assist you in doing just that. And, if you are in the market for a motorhome, there are plenty of ads to browse to help choose the one that is right for you, be it an RV or a folding camper for those who prefer listening to the kids bicker all day in the back seat of the family car.
Whichever you need to do, buy or sell, this place has lots to offer in assisting you to get what you desire. Give that link a click and see for yourself. Then, if you're a buyer, load up the family and hit the road. If you're a seller, take the money and run to the bank or do whatever needs to be done around the home. Either way, it's all good.
The Answer Is Blowin' In The Wind
No I.D.? No clue who he was? Why??
Rock legend Bob Dylan was treated like a complete unknown by New Jersey police.
Dylan was in Long Branch, N.J., as part of a tour with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp that was to play at a baseball stadium on July 23.
At 5 p.m. a resident called police to report a man looking at houses while wandering around a low-income neighborhood several blocks from the oceanfront.
A 24-year-old police officer appeared on the scene, asked Dylan his name, which didn't ring a bell, even though he said he was there on tour.
``I don't think she was familiar with his entire body of work,'' Long Branch business administrator Howard Woolley said Friday.
A second officer, also in his 20s, responded to assist the first one. He, too, apparently was unfamiliar with Dylan.
The officers asked Dylan for identification. The singer of such classics as Like a Rolling Stone and Blowin' in the Wind said that he didn't have any ID with him and that he was just walking around to pass time before that night's show.
The officers then asked Dylan, 68, to accompany them to the Ocean Place Resort and Spa, where the performers were staying. Once there, tour staff vouched for Dylan.
The officers thanked him for his cooperation.
``He couldn't have been any nicer,'' Woolley said.
Guess it's true. When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose.
Rock legend Bob Dylan was treated like a complete unknown by New Jersey police.
Dylan was in Long Branch, N.J., as part of a tour with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp that was to play at a baseball stadium on July 23.
At 5 p.m. a resident called police to report a man looking at houses while wandering around a low-income neighborhood several blocks from the oceanfront.
A 24-year-old police officer appeared on the scene, asked Dylan his name, which didn't ring a bell, even though he said he was there on tour.
``I don't think she was familiar with his entire body of work,'' Long Branch business administrator Howard Woolley said Friday.
A second officer, also in his 20s, responded to assist the first one. He, too, apparently was unfamiliar with Dylan.
The officers asked Dylan for identification. The singer of such classics as Like a Rolling Stone and Blowin' in the Wind said that he didn't have any ID with him and that he was just walking around to pass time before that night's show.
The officers then asked Dylan, 68, to accompany them to the Ocean Place Resort and Spa, where the performers were staying. Once there, tour staff vouched for Dylan.
The officers thanked him for his cooperation.
``He couldn't have been any nicer,'' Woolley said.
Guess it's true. When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Let's All Go To Florida
Summer is almost over and Autumn is right around the corner. So, if you haven't taken your summer break from work yet, or maybe you'd like to take another break, you're in luck!
There are some great hotels in south beach fl that are looking for you and your family. And, you can get some great rates to help out in these tough economic times. So, you can get a fantastic deal and impress the family without spending like you're a movie star.
Just think of yourself and your lover, kicked back at the beach having a drink and enjoying the ocean. That picture sure beats sitting at a desk in some small cubicle at work, now doesn't it? Even if you don't sit in a cubicle, work is work but the beach is something special.
Click on the link above and check out some great deals on wonderful places to relax and vacation. Some of these deals even include airfare from popular cities. So, come on, what are you waiting for? Click the link, book your sweet vacation and pack your swimming gear.While you're in Florida don't forget to send the boss a postcard.
There are some great hotels in south beach fl that are looking for you and your family. And, you can get some great rates to help out in these tough economic times. So, you can get a fantastic deal and impress the family without spending like you're a movie star.
Just think of yourself and your lover, kicked back at the beach having a drink and enjoying the ocean. That picture sure beats sitting at a desk in some small cubicle at work, now doesn't it? Even if you don't sit in a cubicle, work is work but the beach is something special.
Click on the link above and check out some great deals on wonderful places to relax and vacation. Some of these deals even include airfare from popular cities. So, come on, what are you waiting for? Click the link, book your sweet vacation and pack your swimming gear.While you're in Florida don't forget to send the boss a postcard.
Darned River
Whether you win a big pot (which I did) or lose "all in" (which I did), that last card, called the river, is nasty! It can make or break you and it doesn't care which.
Of course it is much nicer when the river card makes you a winner.
I'm kind of sleepy today and I'm sure some of my bets were not the best of thinking, but I am holding my own. I have 3600 points as of the moment. Not a big winner but I'm not losing all that much either. If I had not played any tournaments and just logged in every day I'd have 6000 points. So, I'm less than halfway through my weekly points.
I did enter a tournament last night that would have qualified me for next Monday's $500 tournament but I finished in 30th place out of 73 players. Still not bad for a beginner, but not good enough to get into Monday's game. But, I am happy with that finish as it means that 43 other players did worse than I did :)
Still working on my patience and realizing that two pair is not always that good of a hand.
Of course it is much nicer when the river card makes you a winner.
I'm kind of sleepy today and I'm sure some of my bets were not the best of thinking, but I am holding my own. I have 3600 points as of the moment. Not a big winner but I'm not losing all that much either. If I had not played any tournaments and just logged in every day I'd have 6000 points. So, I'm less than halfway through my weekly points.
I did enter a tournament last night that would have qualified me for next Monday's $500 tournament but I finished in 30th place out of 73 players. Still not bad for a beginner, but not good enough to get into Monday's game. But, I am happy with that finish as it means that 43 other players did worse than I did :)
Still working on my patience and realizing that two pair is not always that good of a hand.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Obsession and Real Life
In America it seems as if everyone suffers from obsession. Either you are obsessed with celebrities that have no real talent but continue to do incredibly stupid things in order to keep themselves in the news, or you are obsessed with being as skinny as a stick, somewhat like a lot of the celebrities you are fond of watching make fools of themselves.
But, for some, being skinny is not an obsession but a real life goal. Tired of carrying around their extra pounds and putting themselves at risk for medical problems they seriously think about losing that weight. But, for these people they also need to seriously consider which weight loss pills are the best for their particular body.
There are so many diets and diet pills on the market today that it is no wonder that people elsewhere think we are obsessed with being skinny. I have to wonder though why, since I am as skinny as a stick and people are always telling me to put some meat on them bones.
If you are one of the many that have chosen to lose some weight, whether to look better or to be healthier, then you seriously need to take a look at this website (click the link above). They have many reviews of different products so that you can easily choose the weight loss pills that are right for you as well as your wallet. Losing weight should not also make you bankrupt.
There is no better time to start a weight loss program than today. The longer you put things off the less likely you are to start. So, click the link above and do your body a favor.
But, for some, being skinny is not an obsession but a real life goal. Tired of carrying around their extra pounds and putting themselves at risk for medical problems they seriously think about losing that weight. But, for these people they also need to seriously consider which weight loss pills are the best for their particular body.
There are so many diets and diet pills on the market today that it is no wonder that people elsewhere think we are obsessed with being skinny. I have to wonder though why, since I am as skinny as a stick and people are always telling me to put some meat on them bones.
If you are one of the many that have chosen to lose some weight, whether to look better or to be healthier, then you seriously need to take a look at this website (click the link above). They have many reviews of different products so that you can easily choose the weight loss pills that are right for you as well as your wallet. Losing weight should not also make you bankrupt.
There is no better time to start a weight loss program than today. The longer you put things off the less likely you are to start. So, click the link above and do your body a favor.
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