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Entertainment > Album Reviews The best debut albums ever (in no particular order): 1 of 23
The debut album is an artist or groups' introduction to the musical community. Some have created a moment of pure sonic genius that will forever be immortalized in music collections, stored on computer hardrives for lifetimes. Others may fizzle with subsequent albums, and some continue to produce records that are high in qual... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Poker: When you should go all in: 1 of 18
Texas hold em' is a game that "takes five minutes to learn, but a lifetime to master." This famous saying is indeed true and perfectly expresses the dichotomy of the game. Hold em', especially No Limit Hold em' is a complex, dynamic, and sophisticated game that takes many years of practice to be consistently successful at. Ho... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games An overview of poker terms: 1 of 14
Listening to poker players rattle off words describing a hand can be an endlessly entertaining, yet baffling experience to a novice or non-player of the game. When learning a new foreign language a student may be asked to listen to a conversation and then the instructor dissects each word giving the meaning and correct pronun... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Becoming a poker pro: 1 of 13
I have heard the saying "poker is a hard way to make an easy living" uttered dozens of times from my poker mentor and the truth is, it's an absolutely accurate statement. There is so much more to becoming a professional poker player than just making up your mind to do so. Some may suggest that simply reading books, dedicating... More..
Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Readers share favorite songs: 5 of 61
As I scroll through my 15,000 plus song collection housed on my i-pod and attempt to quantify and sort through my "favorites", I come to the stark realization that this is a futile impossibility. I am obsessed with sound and practice I guess, a sort of sonic theology everyday that pays homage to the artists that have enriched... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Best way to measure body fat: 1 of 11
Many Americans live by the number their bathroom scale reads to the point of unhealthy obsession. While maintaing a healthy weight is important to one's overall health and longevity, body composition is the best way to determine if you are on the right track in terms of avoiding chronic metabolic, cardiovascular, and respirat... More..
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga Tips for choosing a pilates instructor: 1 of 9
Pilates is a form of exercise that has seen explosive growth and popularity in recent years. It was originally developed by Joseph Pilates of Germany primarily as a rehabilitation and injury prevention technique. It has also been found to be beneficial for improving flexibility, balance, core strength, overall muscular streng... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Explaining the popularity of Texas holdem poker: 3 of 24
Ask any professional card player making their living in ring (cash) games the genesis of poker's unwavering popularity, and more frequent than not you will simply get a two word, five syllable answer; Chris Moneymaker. Prior to the 2003 World Series of Poker the game had shown marginal increases in popularity as a result of b... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Poker: When not to play: 1 of 7
Any veteran poker player knows that there is a time when staying away from the table is the best way to keep both your sanity and bankroll intact. Having a cavalier attitude about when you should or should not play cards can dangerously affect your ability to win. Personally, there have been many times in my career where I ha... More..
Sciences > Physiology What is the composition of blood: 1 of 5
Hematology is the branch of physiology that addresses the study of blood. Blood is an essential component to human life that serves and carries out many vital bodily functions. Blood facilitates metabolic processes that encompass transportation of oxygen to other systems such as muscles, organs and the brain. Further it trans... More..