Archive for the 'Fun Links' Category

Ghouls, Ghosts and Witches: Halloween Party Food and Hints for Children and Adults

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Halloween isn’t merely for children. A holiday overflowing with fun, costumes and treats belongs to everyone, and we are sharing our favorite indulgences for adults this time of the year. From ultimate halloween party food to spoil yourself with, to treats perfect for divvying up at the office, to gifts for the Halloween party […]

Theme Party Ideas and Tips for Your next Party

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Theme parties are a good time because the entertainment is all in the theme! Think Discos, Fiestas, Casino Nights, Buccaneers, Gangsters, Hollywood and Murder Mystery Parties. Theyre not just for kids. Adult party theme ideas can make friends feel young as they sport a festive dress and enjoy a unique party atmosphere. Whether […]

Winner Michael Mizrachi

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Congratulations to Michael Mizrachi, a well-known and respected poker pro who last week won a huge, $1.5 million first place pot. Mizrachi defeated a final table that included his brother Robert as well as established pros John Juanda and Daniel Alaei to claim the World Series of Poker’s Poker […]

Aggressive Neighbors

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Aggressive neighbors I’ve got a weekly online poker game at which there is a really aggressive poker online player-he’s always ready to bet into a pot, and he usually likes to be the first one to dive in. It’s fine when I’ve got a hand and I want to fatten […]

Check Points

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Checking in poker is sometimes seen as weak and passive like calling, but it is a legitimate part of the game and there sometimes are good reasons to check instead of betting.
Choosing the option to check is best when:
* You have marginal cards or a draw to a hand, and […]

Newcomers to Eight Game - Triple Draw

Friday, March 12th, 2010

A lot of HORSE players will be playing in the WSOP 8-game event this year, which is probably making the experienced poker online players salivate with joy. 8-game is just HORSE plus HA and an added 2-7 triple draw. HORSE is a string […]

Poker Superstition

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Most people will tell you that superstition has a place in poker , but sometimes too much of it is a bad thing. I was playing recently in a casino online and sitting next to a friendly fellow whom I chatted with periodically throughout the game. As often happens when […]

Card Protectors: the Bad Side

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

One of the newest articles of online poker merchandise to hit the scene is card protectors. Card protectors are nothing new in casual games, but it is downright startling to see them being used by professionals. There are tons of different types out there, from the plain to the patterned. […]

Simple. Psychological Poker Insights

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Poker players in land-based live poker rooms can often use table talk and mannerisms to create an image that manipulates their opponents’ thinking. Online players cannot use appearance or chatter to the same advantage. So when you play online, you have to observe patterns and identify different types of players.
First look for those […]

Lighting up Thai Lanterns

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Khoom Fay are traditionalistic Thai lanterns, with a bamboo frame covered by fine tissue paper. The heated air is supplied by a flaming fuel pod that comes connected to the lanternThe graciously climb up, and are an amazing vision, particularly when released at regular time intervals to form a chain of lights rising into the […]