Posted on: 01 November, 2006
Author: William Enslen Jr
Be smart, play smart, learn the right way to play craps!Chances are slim that you'll ever play in a game with crooked dice at a modern casino. However, every now and then, some idiot tries to cheat th... Each player must handle the dice with only one hand and must not bring the dice outside the table. These two simple rules make the cheat's job extremely tough. To make it more difficult, the table has a mirror along the entire length of the wall opposite the boxman so the boxman can easily see if the shooter is "palming" dice. Additionally,...
Posted on: 01 November, 2006
Author: William Enslen Jr
Be smart, play smart, learn the right way to play craps!If the payoff for a Don't Pass Odds bet equals the amount of the Flat bet, then the Odds bet is bridged. The part of your Odds bet that's equal ... If the payoff for a Don't Pass Odds bet doesn't equal the amount of the Flat bet, then the Odds bet is heeled. This means you place the bottom chip of your Odds bet chip stack directly next to your Flat bet. Then, place all remaining Odds bet chips on top of that single chip but offset and leaning...
Posted on: 01 November, 2006
Author: William Enslen Jr
Be smart, play smart, learn the right way to play craps!Dice and dice games date back to the Crusades, but modern craps is only about 100 years old. Modern craps evolved from the ancient English game ... Early French settlers brought the game Hazard to Canada (the colony of Acadia, which is Nova Scotia today). In the 1700s, when displaced by the British, the French moved south and found refuge in southern Louisiana where they eventually became Cajuns. When they left Acadia, they took their favorite game, Hazard, with them. The Cajuns simplified the game and made it more mathematically...
Posted on: 21 October, 2006
Author: Morgan Hamilton
Music companies and artists were enraged years ago by Napster, a website that allowed online enthusiasts to download and share music without any charge. As a result record sales dipped and many companies lost millions. People figured that since you can get songs from the internet, there was no reason to buy CDs. Cases were filed at Napster and many people were charged for stealing music. After finally being closed down by record companies, Napster and similar websites have been revamped to provide legal musk download. Although many online sites still offer free music downloads, most of these music downloads...
Posted on: 07 September, 2006
Author: Morgan Hamilton
Karaoke Singing may be one of the best ways to entertain yourself. If you usually enjoy dancing but are looking for something new and exciting, then I think I may have just the thing to liven you up. Karaoke Singing is becoming more and more popular these days. Karaoke Singing may be one of the best ways to entertain yourself. If you usually enjoy dancing but are looking for something new and exciting, then I think I may have just the thing to liven you up. Karaoke Singing is becoming more and more popular these days. It is a wonderful...
Posted on: 07 September, 2006
Author: Brian Stevens
Thinking about getting satellite TV service and want to know where to get a free satellite TV receiver and dish? Read on ... Free Satellite TV Receiver and Dish Satellite television has become increasingly popular in recent years and is gaining by leaps and bounds on cable TV. However, many people resist getting satellite TV service because they're worried about having to buy additional equipment. The good news is most satellite TV companies will now give you all the equipment you need for satellite TV viewing - a free satellite dish and up to four free receivers - as an...
Posted on: 05 September, 2006
Author: Morgan Hamilton
Have you ever dreamed of playing poker with the professionals you see on TV? Maybe your wish is to learn absolutely everything about poker but you simply don't know where to get instructions from. It's best if you consider taking some poker lessons. Not only would it be a fun experience, but it will also provide you with all the information you might need about poker - the rules of the game, how to win, some strategies and methods, as well. Poker is learned best at an actual casino, as this is the place where the action is. There are...
Posted on: 26 August, 2006
Author: Morgan Hamilton
What is the thing that wakes you up each morning? Is it the sun that blinds you? Or is it the brutal ringing of the alarm clock? It doesn't matter what makes your eyes open but you would certainly prefer to wake up gently without any brute force. Just imagine how much better it would be if a nature sounds alarm clock wakes you up each morning. This modern alarm clock wakes you up without the brutality factor. So consider how you'd like to wake up. I remember that during my High school years none of the digital alarm clocks...
Posted on: 22 August, 2006
Author: Brian Stevens
You've heard all about the wonders of HDTV and now you want to know where to get HDTV programming and how much it will cost. This guide tells you what you need to know about DISH Network HDTV programming, equipment, and prices. HD (high definition) TV has become all the rage in recent years. Here's a DISH Network HDTV guide, that includes information about DISH Network HDTV features, programming packages, and service fees. DISH Network HDTV HDTV is a broadcast medium whereby programs are transmitted in a digital format. HD broadcasting utilizes 1,125 lines of resolution, as opposed to only...
Posted on: 17 August, 2006
Author: Morgan Hamilton
Some toys are universal and that they are appropriate for all ages. These can make excellent gifts for children and that he will not have to worry about the levels of skill or knowledge required. The Leapfrog reading system masters this concept. By purchasing books of differing levels, the Leapfrog reading system has a wide range of appeal across a large span of ages. My daughters Leapfrog is four years old now and she still loves it. Any list of potential gifts for children should include an item similar to the Leapfrog reading system. We often see suggested ages when...