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|This is a discussion on The Mental Game (tilt control), loose passive games, etc. within the online poker forums, in the Cash Games section; Hey everyone. This thread is basically an attempt to write down my problems, get input/help/advice, and improve my mental game. A little info about me, for those
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Hey everyone.
This thread is basically an attempt to write down my problems, get input/help/advice, and improve my mental game.
A little info about me, for those of you that don't know...
I have been playing live poker on/off for about 10 years. I was a fish (and still am, TBH) for most of those years. I have now transitioned back to full time play again (starting at the beginning of April). I changed the way I play starting in April. I am currently getting some coaching from two live pros, whom I respect very much. It is working.... however...
My weakest aspect is my mental game. That being said, let's make a little list of things that get me off my A-game.
So, currently, I have been break even for the entire month of June. I just haven't been able to get anything good going. I just got whacked for 2 BI yesterday, and that is really killing my motivation, mindset, etc.
So, CCers, could anyone help me deal with the ups and downs a little better? I need to put in quality hours. This month's events are pretty tough on me. I start feeling like it's impossible to win after a while. I get really depressed if I make mistakes, etc. For example, everyone has a breaking point, and it seems when I am on extended shitty runs of cards, my breaking point is coming much sooner than it would normally.
Last month was similar to this month. On the 15th of May, I was only up $200 for the month. Then, I went on a legit heater, and pounded out about $3500 in the last 2 weeks. I actually thought to myself "I will have to pay for this heater, with a downswing now" at the months end.
And, like clockwork, downswing/100 hours breakeven play ensues. I am mostly writing this in an attempt to change/improve my thinking, so I can play my best through these tough times.
If I can just master the mental game, and play well even when I'm running bad, I'll really have something. I have made major improvement in my mental game as of late, but to be honest, my mental game is still total crap. It's clearly way ahead of your average rec player, but still bad nonetheless.
I am going to play today in a few hours, and I would certainly like to be able to play perfect poker.
Any/all suggestions would be appreciated. Live poker is slow, heaters/downswings seem to last a while, and it's tough for me.
Two things that I find helpful:
1) Be prepared to lose a few buyins at the start of your session. Tell yourself that you're properly bankrolled and losing shouldn't be a problem. Don't expect to win and don't depend upon winning this specific session to pay your bills. You'll win in the long-run if you make correct decisions. Short-term results are irrelevant. Don't even discuss short-term results with anyone. If anyone asks "how did you go tonight?" just give them a general answer like "I played pretty well" and leave out how much you won/lost that session because that information is irrelevant.
2) Laugh it off when you hear broken logic at the poker table. Even join in just for a bit of fun. You see someone flat-call a raise with AA, get into a multiway pot and then lose to 2 pair and start a tantrum about how unlucky they are? Sympathise with them! "You played it perfectly bro, you just got unlucky". Feed their ego. Let them think that they're good players. It will give you something to laugh about afterwards. There's no need to tell them how awful they are. If you hear someone say something like "I only called your raise because I was short-stacked", completely unaware of the fact that a shorter stack should mean a tighter range, just join in and say "that makes a lot of sense bro, I'd be calling raises with Queen Ten offsuit if I was short-stacked too. You did nothing wrong". I like to pretend to be retarded when I'm playing at a 1/2 table. It just loosens up my mood and gives me something to laugh about afterwards.
Thanks for this man. It does help too...
I do tell people sometimes "oh yeah, you have to call there" even if I know it's terrible, etc. I do sympathize with people also. I learned a few years ago to never help opponents improve.
I am working on being less results-oriented, but it's tough when I have 100 hours of break even poker.
This is exactly what I'm talking about....
8. HJ. ($215) 9c-9s. Limpers. We limp. BB raises to $19, 3c, we call. Flop 10-10-10. Checks to us, we bet $35, only 1c (UTG), and he is AI for exactly $35. Turn A, river 2. We roll, this guy takes 5 mississippis to roll over A-2o. (-$54)
So this guy has $54 stack. He limps, a bunch limp (myself included, to set mine only, table loose and sticky preflop). So, after the flop, when PFR checks it, and a bunch of others check, we have the best hand here a bunch. We bet, smallish, but we are betting for value.
Here's this guy, and as soon as the action gets to him, no thought whatsoever, in the rest of his chips go.
This shit is what I'm talking about. How bad can you play a hand? OMG, where to start. Then, he is so dumb, it takes his brain 5 seconds to determine he has the best hand? Like 3 or 4 seconds at least after he recognized my cards, before he sheepishly rolls his hand.
Rant over. Thanks for reading.
10. BB ($198) Kd-Kh. 1L, UTG+1 raises to $12, 4c. We 3b to $60, 1 guy AI for $40ish, another lady tank calls on BTN ($90 back). Flop comes 10c-6c-5c. We shove, and put lady all in. She just shrugs, tanks for 10 seconds, and puts her money in. Turn 2h, river 3d. We roll, lady rolls 2s-2c for a set OTT. (-$150)
And another....
Need I say more? I'm done for the day.
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That said I have definitely experienced some of the mental/emotional concerns during play that you are experiencing. You just have to accept the way the cards fall; but make sure you review the big loss hands to see if there was anything you could have done differently, learn from it. Be ok with it when it's just a bad beat or suckout. It happens. It took me a long time to accept that and even now I still sometimes tilt a little when people call insanely big bets and catch on one outers.
I find I tilt still online but never live. Something about the chat box just brings up an inner donk rage sometimes. Especially like you said when you sit back and watch a bad player keep winning and you wonder why. I still fall into the tilt chat trap online and start telling a player how to play or berate them or complain. Then I take a step back and wonder what the hell am I doing. I'd never do that live, why am I doing it behind a keyboard wasting energy, tilting myself, and putting negative emotion into my game. It's silly really when you think about it.
Basically think before you act/react. I mean you've described a lot of tables and players I've played at/with. And you wonder how the hell do they just check their massive hand and not value bet, how do they let others get cheap cards and STILL win. Yet turn around and call 2x pot bets on every street to catch their 2 outer and win. How can they be so bad but win so much, that should be me not them. And when you have these thoughts be aware of how you feel. I felt myself tensing up just writing the above sentences, acknowledge that feeling, accept it's not something you have to react to and move on. It's STILL hard to accept sometimes and I still chat box rage or get tilted but I remind myself these really bad players are good for the game and good for our bankrolls.
Long term you want to be mentally shaking your head laughing inside at how beautifully bad these players are and how sticking to your game will exploit that.
Also another user said, go into sessions mentally prepared to lose. Obviously you don't want to go in expecting to lose, no. But you want to be accepting and OK with losing a few BIs. If you get tilted off losing 1-2 BIs in a session you're playing too high.
Thanks bro for this. I'm glad you took the time to write it.
As far as the money is concerned, I don't have to worry about bankroll (at least now). The thing that happens to me is I accumulate emotions on extended bad runs. It's usually just how I'm losing that tilts me, not the money so much.
I got my self together, drove over to Motor City Casino, and I'm playing right now. Feeling way better. Talked with my mentors, all is well. Gonna grind for a few hours now.
I haven't made any mistakes yet today. I'm gonna try and keep it that way.
Bean, I understand your frustration. I've experienced most of the things you are saying. I actually posted a similar thread to yours just yesterday.
Poker is a really swingy game, and we just have to learn to cope with it. No matter how good you are, you will experience long stretches of breakeven and downswings at time. And live, it probably must feel like an eternity.
People play very badly, especially live. But you should be happy that they are. Because if they didn't, who would you make your money from? The rake is absolute killer, and if everyone were decent, it'd be hard to make profit. I'd be happy to play against those types of players at my tables. Sure, getting sucked out on by retards sucks. But they will screw up a lot, and gift us their money.
Just wondering, does it ever get better for you? After playing that long? I still get really frustrated at times when I run super cold, lose coin flips over and over, and keep getting sucked out on in multiple all-ins while my hand is way ahead of theirs. I think it's gotten a little better for me, but sometimes it feels like it eats away at me. There's only so much you can take before it starts to affect you. I don't have issues with tilt anymore, and I still play my A/A- game (which is really good). I don't slip into my B or C game anymore, and don't begin to make moves with light 3-bets/barrels like I used to. But it really does drain me emotionally.
@ minh...
Yeah it gets better. Read "The Mental Game of Poker" by Jared Tendler.
There is this concept called inchworm. I feel like I shouldn't discuss anymore, because I will do a disservice to the author. It's a great book.
But yes, my game in its entirety, has become 10x better in last 3 months with coaching, and working on my mental game every day.
Thanks man. I'll take a look soon.
I have a signed copy from when Elements of Poker was just released (in 2008). To give an indication on its contents, this was what Tommy Angelo wrote in it:
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So what would you suggest on a table where 8 villains will call $19 opens?
Edit: my notes are from real time, but CO and BTN called also, I just didn't note that.
OK cool.
I have my reasons for limping vs playing it aggressive. Mostly, it's a lower variance line, and that's why I like limping here. I can see both sides of the issue though.
Yes, another update.
I've had the last 2 days off. I went for a bike-ride both days. Friday I went by myself, and yesterday went for a 15 mile ride with my wife, Mrs. Beanfackilla. We went to dinner, watched fireworks last night in the neighboring town, had a good time. I even drank a Red Stripe when I got home at 11pm.
Now, here I am. I am going to play in a little while. I am trying to suppress the bad feelings I have about poker. When you run bad, you really start to question the game at some point.
I am really starting to wonder if the swing will change soon, or if I will continue to run bad. When will it end? Today. Yes. It may happen.
All I can do is go there, and give them my A-game. That is my intention. I will give these folks all that Beanfacekilla has to offer. That's about all I can do.
Hopefully, we get a healthy dose of run-goooooooood. However, "you can wish in one hand, and crap in the other, and see which one fills up first."
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Maybe no one reads this, but whatever. Here we go...
So, the night is going ok. I am in the black over $300, and I feel I have played pretty well thus far. I did suck out (not a huge addition to stack, +$100 or so) on some dude that held A-K, and hit a Jack on the river, but I made a misread, based on history, his tendencies, what I've seen him do, etc. I thought I had him the whole way. I don't know if that makes it ok, but.....
Anyways, so we're cruising along.... and we play this hand.
32. BTN ($537) 5s-5c. CO raises to $12, we call, BB calls.
Flop 5d-9d-6h ($36ish minus rake)
Checks to CO, he bets $21, we call (yes I know, just flatting, with a FD and some goofy SDs on board, but this V is mostly unknown to me, he could have total air, and be Cb bluffing, i want to set the hook, not rip it out of his mouth) BB calls.
Turn Qs. ($95ish)
CO bets $40, at this point, I think it's very likely he has something like AA, KK, A-Q, Kd-10d, Kd-Jd, etc. So, we raise to $110, BB folds, CO calls.
River 2c ($315ish) or some brick. No straight got there, I know that. Can't recall, no straight or flush hit.
CO checks, we bet $150, CO tanks, he is talking to himself, and he calls. We roll our set, he rolls....................
Any takers? What do we put V on here? What do we think of hero's line? Is it ok?
Here in this bullet, it sounds like you feel like you deserve to win because the other players are so bad. I think you should use the logic that because of varience, it is entirely possible and almost even common to have a losing session against a table full of bad fish even if you are playing your best game. If you catch yourself mentally labeling another another player as a fish, that should be a warning to you that you are at risk of this type of entitlement tilt.
also, Jared published a detailed explanation of the inchworm model on his website for free
This is such a great comment. I have been told the same by my mentors. Spot on.
I must learn to play better, tilt less.
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So entitlement tilt is a problem for me.
24. HJ ($878) J-J. We raise to $12, 1c in LP, SB (same guy from last hand, we have hours with this guy, he never ever thinks we have anything), ships for $34. Folds to us, we 4b to $112 to iso, other dude folds. Board runs out, dude has 8-8, he hits FH on river. We lose. (-$34)
So, I talked trash to the guy with 8-8. I couldn't help it, and I don't know what got into me. I haven't berated another player in a while.
I have been under quite a bit of stress, with this month's events. It was $34. I don't know why it got to me so bad. I guess I have quite a poker ego, and I need to calm down with that stuff. This particular guy just thinks for whatever reason I never have anything, even though I am like the world's biggest nit.
How do I work on these things? I usually don't go on tilt and spew like crazy. I didn't spew today. I have become rather good at playing level-headed for the most part. Sometimes though, I act like an entitled person. What is wrong with me? Is it my bi-polar? Is it stress from bad month?
I need to read "The Mental Game of Poker" again. Maybe that will help.
I welcome any/all suggestions.
Edit: Now I can't stop thinking about my trash talk. I am embarrassed. Next time I see the guy, I will apologize. I am going to lose sleep over this probably.
Im just finishing chapter 4 of the book, so its fresh in my mind (i would be further but i've been busy lately) Jared describes the adult learning model, which is an equally important building block for the book in my opinion, and he builds his for developing a mental game based on the adult learning model. Basically, you want to start by recognizing that you have a certain problem, then you can think about why you are having that problem, and what triggers it, then when you learn what triggers it, you have to inject logic into the situation when you recognize those triggers. As the inchworm model suggests you're not going to play your poker A game all the time, and in the same sense, you're not going to play your mental A game all the time, so dont put too much pressure to always play your best, just try to make your C game a little better, and youll see that translate into a better A game. Start by just trying to recognize during the moment when you feel that way rather than only recognizing it well after it happened.
Nowadays, I am able to identify tilt almost immediately at the table, in real time. A month or two ago, I would make blunders, and that's how I knew I was tilting (and/or game slipping). In the past few weeks, I have been able to recognize tilt quickly, and keep it at bay, for the most part...
I will just take a walk, or just simply force myself to play nothing less than primo hands, LDP (lock down poker) until I can get my emotions back in check (this is only if tilt is just setting in, while I can manage it on the table).
No one would even notice, but I am really going through a mental roller coaster sometimes at the table. I am good at controlling it, but I need to solve the problem, not manage it, if possible.
But I do get very irritated at the table with opponents. Sometimes, that smug look after they just suck out or something, I just wanna slap em.
I really have to get to the root of this issue. I can't be trash talking at poker tables, thinking of slapping people (I'm not violent at all, just imagination), etc.
Just writing this seems helpful to me. Maybe I'll do more of that.
just saw your last post, remember, you shouldn't be trying to control tilt. Tilt is not the cause of your problems. tilt is the symptom of a deeper problem, trying to control it is just deceiving yourself, which leads to another kind of tilt. when you tilt, don't think about how to hold it down, acknowledge and accept that you are tilted, and know that this acknowledgement is a good thing because it allows you to help identify the real problem. And the real problem is logical flaws in the way you think about the game of poker, that lead to tilt when reality defies your faulty logic.
Do you win when you play "LDP"?
LDP is the easiest way to win. It's ultra low variance, and there is always a few at the table who are oblivious to how tight I'm playing. $1/$2 can be beat for an ok rate just playing ABC, straightforward poker.
LDP is just tight ABC poker. Let the game come to you. Don't try and force anything. Just sit back, make value hands, and bet them. The only thing you need is patience and discipline.
Now I'm gonna check out this vido you posted.
What does "lock down poker" or LDP entail?
@ BFK: how important is the money to you, and what kind of BRM system you use?
If you can distance yourself from the importance of the money, and have a nitty BRM-system that'll let you play indefinitely regardless of what happens, then an "It's just poker, it's not important." attitude will go a long way to reduce tilt as well...
Nitty BRM for sure. Not going broke anytime soon.
I would never usually care about losing $34 to a SS. I was very surprised it got to me so bad. That's why I thought it was relevant to post ITT.
Plus, I am just coming out of a nasty downswing (about 1500-2k). Break even month/slightly down for June. So I am grouchy I guess.
This entire thread is an honest list of my mental game problems. Do I have these problems every day? No. When I run bad, and have long stretches of cold cards/bad variance, I accumulate emotions.
LDP is a term coined by (I believe) Phil Laak.
I think of it like this... we are not gonna spew, we are not gambling, we are just trying to avoid giving any chips away. We just play conservative.
This doesn't mean we play fit or fold postflop. We don't roll over and let people run us over. We just play really good cards. No light 3b, no floating (without equity of some sort), no high variance plays. Let the game come to you.
This is what I would do if I start to realize I am getting frustrated, antsy, tilty, etc. I would do this, until I feel better. I try not to get up too often in good games.
I am really hard on myself. I want to eliminate tilt issues. I take them very seriously, because tilting even a little is terrible for a full time poker player. I have made huge improvement to my mental game. This is an attempt to continue to improve.
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Solid article. Thoughts USMB?
I don't believe in any hostile relations for the foreseeable future.
Hostile relations at this point would mean diverting money and ressources desperately needed in development-sphere into containment of the other.
They would position a foot for each other to fall over, with none of them benefiting -- only the "Sick men's from West".
Both will trade and seek stability in their region so economic development is not minimized through instability.
We should take every opportunity to create the conditions for a war between India and China, even if that means arming both sides.
China will definitely nuke the living daylights out of India, but India should be able to inflict at least some damage upon China.
A damaged China serves our interests.
Seems you want to start wars throughout most of the world. You'll of course be cheering from the safety of your armchair!
We must not allow China to rise above us.
We should use India to fight China.
I don't give a dam about China's response to India. The Indians never liked us anyway.
Even if India is oblliterated, as long as China is weakened, that is all that matters.
God bless UK and USA. And screw the rest of the world!!!
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If Indian and China are not run by nuts (and I don't think they are) I doubt that they'll allow these border disputes to turn into serious conflict.
Ultimately they might find themselves at serious odds with each other, but I doubt that the territorial disputes are important enough for those to be the issue.
Its the WORLDS resources, not merely the boarders where China and India (and everybody else, too) will ultimately find themselves at odds with their neighbors.
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METHODS: We conducted a cohort study, following all residents of Ontario, Canada aged >65 years from January 2001 to December 2010. We assessed the risk of TB and NTM disease associated with anti-TNF therapy in all subjects and amongst a subpopulation with rheumatoid arthritis (RA; defined using a validated algorithm based on hospital discharge abstracts and physician service claims). We obtained data on all cases of laboratory-confirmed mycobacterial infection from Public Health Ontario Laboratory.
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CONCLUSIONS: In Ontario, NTM disease occurs more frequently than TB in anti-TNF users. Anti-TNF therapy is associated with an increased risk of mycobacterial infections, and the increased risk may be greater for TB than NTM disease. In RA patients, anti-TNF therapy increases the risk of TB, but not NTM disease.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Anti-TNF therapy is a risk factor for mycobacterial disease. RA patients are at elevated risk of NTM, but that risk is not substantially altered by anti-TNF therapy.
DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Sarah Brode, Frances Jamieson, Ryan Ng, Michael Campitelli, Jeff Kwong, J. Paterson, Ping Li, Alexandre Marchand-Austin, Claire Bombardier, Theodore Marras
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Reader Request: How To Bring Shorts Into the Work Wardrobe
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I received an email from an alert reader with an urgent question. Okay, fine, I'm fibbing: the reader wasn't particularly alert, nor did she claim that her question was particularly urgent. I just wanted everyone to think I led an exciting life.
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…I have a pair of great printed shorts that end about two inches above my knee, and I know that they're acceptable for my office where the dress code only prohibits short shorts, jeans, and tubed or spaghetti strap tops. I want to be able to wear them to work but I don't want to look like I'm headed out to the beach after. In other words, I don't want to look too casual. Any help?
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Note what April said about the length of the shorts. This is important. If your shorts are too short, they're going to look too casual; and if they're too short, they're going to look wildly inappropriate.
When it comes to length, if your shorts are any shorter than 1-2 inches above your knee (3 is pushing it but I have no way of knowing whether or not your office dress code is lax enough to permit that – just use your best judgment), leave them at home. They should be just two inches above the knee, at minimum, and shouldn't be made of the same fabric as beach shorts. No terrycloth, no super crinkly linen or anything.
Let's take a look at how I emphasized the 'business' end of an ensemble including a totally 'casual' article like shorts.
Stretch Twill Shorts in Retro Garden ………. $27.90
Ballet Neck Tee in White ………. $15.90
Arturo Chiang Flats in Copper ………. $23.70
Teardrop Bracelet ………. $6.99
I was hoping to find a pair of pretty shorts in a nice tribal print for under $50, but it wasn't happening, so I went with these pink and brown ones. Notice the length – totally appropriate.
To reduce the casual effect, I picked out a plain white top with full-ish sleeves. Okay, half sleeves. But not the slouchy kind of half sleeves. The informal kind of full sleeves. The white works well with the pink and brown, and it's pretty fool-proof.
For the shoes, I opted to go with flats. You could easily pick out a pair of heels to go with this outfit, but I think the loafers here look better. And besides, high heels would just look awkward here. Kittens would look fine, but it would depend on the look of the shoe.
But I'm kind of into loafers right now, and I like the rich copper color of these ones. I picked out a pinkish teardrop stone bracelet, which ties into the gold embellishment on the shoe as well.
But take a minute to step back from the particulars here and note what I really did with this outfit. I added a fitted/tailored top – basically, anything that isn't too billowy or slouchy that makes it look like you intend to spend the day with sunscreen on your nose, leaning back in your office chair and using your desk lamp to turn your cubicle into a mini tanning booth.
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Casey Wilson and June Diane Raphael wrote and star in director Chris Nelson's lowbrow road-trip comedy, which Gravitas Ventures will release September 30 on VOD and in theaters November 8. Ass Backwards follows two self-proclaimed stylish New Yorkers with a fragile grip on reality who take a road trip back to their hometown to claim the beauty pageant crown that eluded them as children. Heather Rae and Molly Conners produced the film, which debuted at Sundance in January and features familiar co-stars including Alicia Silverstone, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Cryer, Brian Geraghty and Bob Odenkirk. The deal was negotiated by Gravitas VP Acquisitions Melanie Miller and UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers.
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Casey and June!! UCB represent! These girls are so funny and talented, I can't wait!
This was the worst film I have seen at Sundance in the eight years I have been going. They ripped off so many films in this female Dumb and Dumber. Some scenes were so blatant in stealing from other films, some people in the audience thought it was a joke.
So far I only saw the one clip with them singing to a scratched "Take On Me" CD (memorizing the skips and everything!) and that really made me laugh a lot. I'm also a big fan of both of these ladies (love Wilson on Happy Endings and Raphael on Burning Love) so I'm very much looking forward to this. Sure a road trip comedy isn't the most original concept, but I don't think they're acting like it doesn't borrow from movies like Dumb & Dumber or Romy & Michelle, I think it's obvious it's inspired by movies like that.
I just can't see not enjoying myself watching a movie with these 2 funny girls being over-the-top and goofy. With Bridemaids and The Heat doing well, I think it's a good time for more female driven R-rated comedies, why should men be the only ones who get to be crass and weird?
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The size of the bed Poor acesses and parking of hotel
The room was comfortable. The €15 fixed buffet dinner was cold, unappetising and unappealing. No other choice on Sunday! No sparkling wine available. We thought it was close to town but we could not walk there. We were touring and didn't want to drive so did not see Peniche. We hear we didn't miss much!
Service not good!!
Internal heated swimming pool, good breakfast. The cleaning products on the rooms have a strange smell, could be more pleasant.
hotel is located near the beach but a little bit far from cafes, shops, etc
It was near the beach and within walking distance of the town which had many good restaurants. The outdoor pool was a bit of a disappointment. It was very exposed to the elements and the road which ran nearby.
The beach
Yes, the map could be better
The Hotel was especially clean the breakfast was great,the staff were very helpfull without being intrusive. We had a lovely verandah with good ocean views, but there was not any outside furniture, which such a pity because we had fantastic weather
The staff were friendly and helpful Car park was not finished in that it is basically sand and rubble
At the night we were there, the restaurant and bar personell were busy with a fancy dinner party, so nobody took care of the normal guests who wanted something to drink or eat.
The views from the balcony of the room, the swimming pool, the breakfast buffet, the kindness and sympathy of the reception staff. The extra bed was quite bed although we were fully advised of the fact that it was not really a bed ....
the view of the beach/ seaside . the reception service was good and very kind. nice for family vacances. the price per night 95 Euro is very expensive . only one stuff working in the restaurant . no room service was applicable . doors of the hotel were locked after 23.00 night- we should have to knock for about 10 long minutes . it looks like an old auberge.
its possible take my dog whit me
we enjoyed the comfort of the room, the bedding, the lovely clean standard throughout. Breakfast was fresh and had a great variety to choose from, I think i put on some weight while i was with you! I enjoyed a massage, reiki healing with ´john´ - forgive my spelling. he is a lovely man and a skilled healer. i believe he has been with the hotel for about 15 years - you should retain him! no it was a lovely stay thank you.
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The Atlântico Golfe Hotel is located a few km out of the nearest city, close to the beach. The beach is fantastic, secluded, with amazing waves. In addition, the hotel has a nice indoor and outdoor pool. The staff was friendly and helpful; good breakfast buffet. There are several interesting destinations for day trips around (Peniche, Obidos, etc.), but your need a car (or arrange for transport) to get there. There was no weight room and no internet (not even paid internet).
The hotel has sea view and a heated swming pool. The breakfast was good. The service was slow and not professional enough. There was a waitress in the breakfast area, she was very rude and we had to write a complaint letter for the incident. The hotel lobby was dark and had no warm welcoming feeling. The room was small and has no sprinkler. The decor also let you feel old.
view everything was great
a good friendly hotel with a good breakfast
New hotel, very nicely furnished and decorated. Staff fantastic. The TV system was centrally controlled so access to English TV from the bedroom set was at the whim of people in the public lounge. Very frustrating!!!!!
the view, relax, silence and the sun.
very friendly staff, nice view from balcony, very good home-cooked dinner, nice interior, location close to the coast (2 km from town center) no a/c, not all staff spoke english,
Very friendly staff, hotel is relatively new so very clean but no luxuries.good breakfast. Price rather high for 3 stars and no airconditioning. there was a bad smell outside which came inside and was unpleasant.
not much at all smell, location, no amenities
Great breakfasts. Good views. Spacious rooms. Quite isolated could be a problem for some people.
The location was absolutely great... Good to escape the city busy life. Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Shame if it goes to 5 star and we could not afford it anymore... Only the plastic flowers and plants
all was perfect nothing
Very relaxing and quiet guesthouse. Very good breakfast served by very obliging and friendly hostess. Secure free parking, lovely grounds inside the walled complex. Apartment very comfotable and modern. Great advice on a good local restaurant by our host. Short drive from beaches, restaurants, attractions, Lisbon in an hour. We enjoyed our stay. Apartment only serviced once during 6 night stay. No iron (available on request), no kettle in the room and fold down couch/bed is inconvenient. Car is essential as the guesthouse is driving distance from restaurants, shops, attractions etc. No local facilities.
Great little hotel with excellent facilities. The hosts are extremely friendly and due to the small size of the hotel it is really personal. Good breakfast and I would recommend to try a great home cooked portuguese meal. We brought our golfclubs and played on really beautiful courses only 20 minutes from the hotel. You do need a car to get around in the region. I can really recommend this hotel to anyone!
The staffs are very kind and the breakfast was simple but warm and good service. The facilies are newly equipped and rooms are clean. The space of swimmig pool is not much wide but seems enough for the guest when even fully booked. There is a tennis court near by that is about to open. In short, It was much better than we expected. It's nice place to relax. To reach the hotel was a little bit dificult. It would be better if there was a sign at the main street.
Quinta Do Molinu is a peaceful place to stay, the rooms are nicely decorated and the owners are very charming and always available. Breakfast is excellent, the (indoor) pool fantastic and the quinta is situated in very nice surroundings not far from the coast. The quality/price for a T0 is a little bit out of proportions, especially because you do not get a "real" bed but a sofa-bed. For the same price you can get a luxury room in a 5 star hotel in Lisbon.
The facilities are new. The hospitality is excellent. The meals are great. The room was very clean. Great place to stay!
Nice view from the appartments to the pool and playing ground. friendly stuff, clean. Recommend first floor app. not at the ground floor. The app. are little old fashioned. You could hear everything of the neighbours just 4 app. aoroung you. Walking, talking, cooking, bath,toilett and bedroom sounds. As well partys. SAT-TV isn´t present. Just 4 lokal channels and one spanish. The rest of the channels have weak signal so you can´t view.
The space. No bar available (only open in August). The water in the indoor swimming pool is cold.
The excellent personnel, good arrangement of hotel for travel on the country if you have a car. A good beach. Bad noise isolation of number, absence the Internet
The Family atmosphere - very safe for children. Easy to park and near to the beach. Facilities in the apartment were very basic. No comfortable chairs to sit on.
It is a great Hotel regarding price/quality!!! The personal is very kind and helpful.
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Excellent breakfast buffet. WIFI not fully available in the hotel (for example in the room, available only close to the window)
clean and comfortable rooms, very friendly staff (no English at all but can manage somehow to communicate), great breakfast and excellent price. good value for money, but you must come with a car, the hotel is quite isolated. all was perfect
Have been pleasantly surprised by service and comfort for such price. A buffet for a breakfast even with Porto towny. Very friendly personnel. Cleaning and change of towels every day. Free parking. Free WiFi none
Beds are incredibly confortable. The room was very well equipped as well. Staff is kind. Breakfast buffet is absolutely awesome for the price: homemade bakery (very sweet!). One of the best quality/price ratio hotel I have ever stayed. The location is not very beautiful, but you are 5-10 minutes in car from Peniche town and Supertubos and Baleal beaches
the gaardens the bed, the humidity smell in rooms
Personnel attitude was very good. There was bad smell coming from the bathroom/toilet but the personnel did everything possible to reduce it. The size of the room was big. Excellent restaurant. Free mini-golf :) Bad smell in bathroom/toilet. Juice of very "chemical" taste in the breakfast.
The quietness & surroundings, also the restaurant very good value for money.
very uncomfortable and noisy bed, the breakfast seemed to be more like continental then buffet, too expensive compare to other hotels we stayed in portugal
The hotel is very quiet and the gardens very beautifull!
The location of the hotel was very nice. It was really peaceful.The hotel is run by a husband and wife team who work extremely hard to make you feel most welcome. The were also very helpful to my husband and I when we were needing directions to go to a wedding in the town. I would thoroughly recommend this hotel to all.
nothing, as the information provided is not accurate Take care, it is 12 km. away from Peniche town and not 8 as advertised, apart from a bar there is no bus or train nor restaurant or any type of shop near so you need a car for everything also for getting to the beach. The rooms have less features as promised, like no air conditioning nor balcony, are very small and smell damp.
it was in a good location, and was convienient to get what we needed
We liked the cleanliness and the price. The room for 2 was small, but ok. There is ac. The place is easy to get to, once you find it (see ('dislikes'). It is easy to get into Peniche (10-20 km away) or to the nearby beaches if you have a car. Set in a small town on a plaza across from a 17th(?) century church, but the church clanged its bells every hour and half hour, 24/7. Also, there is no WiFi, which could be a problem for some.
Location, Breakfast, and hotel manager were all excellent.Room was clean and reasonable size. Good WIFI connection.
Homely and welcoming the hostess was great and spoke perfect english which is alway a help The church bells every hour - takes some getting used to.
Good price.Good service. The ringing of the church bell,right in front of the hotel ,may cause poor sleep.
very friendly place no
The friendly staff
Lolita, the manageress was very nice, warm and helpfull. Our stay was extremely nice. We recommend this hotel/location to all. None at all.


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As part of this initiative, novel technologies which utilize the photon (light), thermal signatures (heat), spectroscopy and fluorescence will be adapted to cellular- and molecular-based strategies to permit physiological processes to be monitored in a dynamic fashion at the levels of single, living cells to entire organisms in vivo. These non-invasive technologies (e.g., biophotonics, using light as a quantitative indicator beacon ofmolecular events) will enable the expression of genes, the invasiveness of bacteria, the breakdown of plant or dietary components, or hormone-receptor interactions to be visualized in living systems both in the laboratory and field, and under traditional livestock production environments. Faculty with expertise in functional imaging will interface with collaborating scientists working in the animal, plant and veterinary sciences to develop these novel systems aimed at addressing specific hypothesis-driven and production-based questions. Results from this initiative will not only develop new models to advance scientific progress in reproductive biology, food safety, disease, plant-animal interactions, and environmental physiology, but will also develop technological advancements that will address experimentally critical questions which heretofore have not been addressable in living systems. Finally, we will expand the use of biophotonic-based technologies to address physiological questions in animals with potential application to field-based monitoring systems.
3. Progress Report
Biophotonic imaging was advanced from in vitro to in vivo in highly technical models, most notably mastitis monitoring in dairy cattle. After overcoming significant regulatory hurdles, we successfully pioneered in vivo imaging in dairy cows in the field to assess the progression of experimentally induced mastitis and to monitor real-time bacterial pathogenesis. Additionally, molecular approaches in bio-marker identification, new uses of doppler sonography, and continued development of gamete and embryo systems for developmental monitoring were all significantly advanced. New laboratory animal models were initiated to speed development of biophotonic paradigms for livestock-based applications. New amphibian model paradigms permitted use larger egg and embryo systems to test feasibility of developmental monitoring. Another focus was a model of biophotonics to improve food safety of beef products through pre- and post-harvest intervention. Specifically, we demonstrated the larvae of the filth fly were capable of acquiring Escherichia coli and transmitting it when emerging from the pupae stage. Studies are underway to develop an intrafollicular ovarian microinjection method to transfect living follicles in vivo to monitor estrogen-regulated genes during the growth of follicles on the ovary, and we have successfully achieved intrafollicular transfection and gene detection in these systems. Biomarkers are also being identified for oocytes and embryos using proteomic approaches, protein-receptor studies and gene transcription-biophotonic paradigms. In collaboration with industry partners, we are using biophotonic modalities to study wound infection model systems and developing evidenced-based veterinary diagnostics to determine the best possible drug combinations (antibiotics and immuno-modulators) to treat mares presented with uterine infections during late gestation. These novel research directions may facilitate new clinical avenues for biophotonic-based research. Thermal imaging technologies are being applied to the monitoring of (1) reproductive function in livestock; (2) mammary physiology in dairy cattle; and (3) measures of thermal comfort (e.g., energetics) and/or stress-related responses among mammals and avians in the production or natural environment. We have cooperated in mammalian (bovine and equine) research to determine the relevance of thermography in providing meaningful end-points of importance to production parameters. One study investigated the use of gradual weaning methods on behavior of calves during the weaning process compared with calves that continued to nurse. Thermography and remote locomotion monitoring devices proved instrumental in demonstrating that gradual weaning methods had no major influences on behavior or physiological parameters compared to continuous nursing behaviors. In summary, our accomplishments are yielding new research tools which have the potential to develop translatable technologies for an enhanced understanding of physiological processes to improve agricultural livestock production, health and/or overall profitability.
4. Accomplishments
1. Profiling the global proteome of the porcine ovarian follicle. The mammalian oocyte progressively acquires its maturation during its intra-follicular growth. This follicle contains the follicular fluid (FF) nourishing the oocyte and whose composition changes throughout folliculogenesis and significantly affects the developmental competence of the oocyte. Scientists at Mississippi State University performed a proteomic analysis of FF derived from three different follicle developmental stages (small, medium, and large non cystic). Approximately 2,000 individual proteins were found in each category of non-atretic FF. Each FF origin was characterized by several qualitative and quantitative differences. Data comparisons indicated proteins appearing specifically in one or another FF type, while approximately 1,300 proteins were found in all three FF. These proteins are suitable candidates for the study of oocyte and follicle maturation. Furthermore, we tested the developmental impacts of relaxin found in the follicular fluid on porcine oocyte and pre-implantation embryo. Relaxin had beneficial effect on oocyte nuclear maturation and total cell number of blastocysts, and affected gene expression of its own receptors in oocytes.
2. Elucidating spermatozoan markers that may influence developmental processes. Mammalian spermatozoa are highly specialized cells shaped to transport and deliver not only the paternal genome to the fertilized oocyte, but also other molecules. Although there are clear indications on mRNA delivery and roles during fertilization and early embryo development, our knowledge on protein movements are still undetermined. Scientists at Mississippi State University profiled the global proteome of frozen-thawed boar spermatozoa. Approximately 3,000 individual proteins were detected in frozen-thawed boar spermatozoa with 65% of total proteins fully annotated. To our knowledge, these data are the first reported in pig spermatozoa, and constitutes a large pool of proteins from which candidates could be selected for further studies aiming at defining their short (fertilization, first embryo cleavages) or long-term (embryo quality) developmental effects.
3. Quantitative bioluminescence imaging of functional estrogen receptor activity within intact porcine ovarian follicles in vitro. Activated estrogen receptors (ER) in response to estrogen bind to specific sequence called estrogen response elements (ERE) and induce transcription. The objective of these investigations were to evaluate whether the estrogen induced ER binding activity in granulosa cells of antral ovarian follicles is determined by bioluminescence imaging system, and how estrogen concentrations in follicular fluid affect the ER binding activity. Through this research, scientists at Mississippi State University have demonstrated the development of a new methodology for measuring functional and ligand activated estrogen receptors in intact porcine ovarian follicles in vitro using a bioluminescence molecular imaging system. This research will lead to a greater understanding of folliculogenesis in the context of the whole follicle, which may clarify ways to improve reproductive performance (e.g., greater follicle numbers may equal more eligible follicles for ovulation which may increase litter size).
4. Elucidating the relationship between L-arginine and mammalian reproduction. This research is evaluating how L-arginine (identified in other studies as beneficial to fertility and reproductive processes) may affect the developing vascular structures of the placenta and fetus, and how L-arginine may affect the uterus during the peri-implantation period. This project has already demonstrated that an important developmental gene, vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (Vegfr2), can be monitored non-invasively in living fetoplacental tissues using bioluminescent imaging technology. This first report established the methodology for a subsequent study which evaluated the effect that dietary L-arginine supplementation has on mammalian reproduction and fetoplacental Vegfr2 gene expression using bioluminescent imaging. The next step in this research project is to further this knowledge by conducting in vitro cell culture experiments which will evaluate other potential pathways affected by L-arginine in mammalian reproductive tissues. Overall, it is expected that information gained from this project will aid in the development of strategies intended to improve reproductive performance in animals of agricultural importance as well as other mammalian species.
Review Publications
Greene, J.M., Dunaway, C.W., Bowers, S.D., Rude, B.J., Feugang, J.M., Ryan, P.L. 2011. Invivo monitoring of fetoplacental vegfr2 gene activity in a murine pregnancy model using a vegfr2 -luc reporter gene and bioluminescent imaging. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. 9:51.


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SUBMITTED: Wednesday, July 03, 2013POSTED: Wednesday, July 03, 2013
To whom this may concern,
First, I don't know why I'm even responding to this high school bologna crap. Second, this web-site is to report dishonest people. Third, Don't know why my business name is mentioned "swing media" in this whole thing. This has nothing to do with billboards or media. This was a personal issue that I got scammed. Let's not forget I'm the victim here!!!
I hate to admit this, but Gerald is a nice guy, but unfortunately he partnered up with some dishonest people. Jesus! Gerald and I knew each other since we were just kids and grew up with the same friends.
To set the record straight, I never threaten anyone. That was taken out of context. When Gerald told me that Mike "his partner" stole cars for mobsters out of Vegas and that Mike was a crook, I replied and said, "I'm surprised he hasn't been taken out." LOL
Out of this whole thing I'm just sadden for Gerald that we got involved with bad people that are hurting / stealing from good people. I do truly hope the best for him and his wife and his 3 beautiful kids and we can all move forward this drama. God Bless!
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Prior to the game against New South Wales, the Sussex Sharks had a visitor. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi first captained India at the age of 21, and he played 88 Championship games for the county between 1957 and 1970. "I don't know how the Sharks came into the name," he said, "but traditionally, the club was renowned for its grit. We were the English county with an Australian mindset."
For 10 overs, Sussex did him proud, restricting New South Wales to 50 for two. Then Phillip Hughes, obliterating the myth of the elegant left-hander, and Moises Henriques added an unbroken 90 for the third wicket, with some meaty hits and brisk running. On a pitch that was treacle-slow and where the ball could scarcely be bothered to bounce, there were more than a few miscues as well, and Sussex played the price for their generosity in the field.
Hughes, who had a heave at just about everything, was put down by Ed Joyce at midwicket when he had 51, while Henriques got two lives, on eight and 48. Joyce, who captained the side in place of the indisposed Michael Yardy, said later that Henriques' 33-ball 51 had been the clincher. "They're a very strong side, but the only difference was his innings. If we do the same things on Tuesday [against South Africa's Diamond Eagles], we have a good chance."
The Sussex reply started poorly, with Brett Lee knocking out Joyce's off stump for a golden duck, and visions of an upset receded when Doug Bollinger came round the wicket to castle Dwayne Smith. Henriques followed his batting exploits with a tidy spell of three for 23, while Nathan Hauritz affected a brilliant back-handed run-out of Joe Gatting. Lee conceded only eight in a fiery spell, and Sussex were well beaten as New South Wales secured their position as one of the favourites to take home the trophy.


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By Jeremy Crabtree, Rivals.com
The season hasn't started well for Dodge City (Kan.) Community College, but the Conquistadors have continued to fight hard despite their 0-3 record.
According to assistant coach Jared Powers, there is a solid batch of Division I prospects doing the fighting.
Powers said the Conquistadors' top prospect is three-star cornerback Kennard Banks. The 5-foot-10, 190-pounder is originally from Palm Beach (Fla.) Dwyer. He started as a freshman at Western Michigan, but is now at Dodge City – and he's making a huge impact.
"People for some reason have tried to pick on him," Powers said. "But that's not worked. I won't lie to you about what he did on one play. You'll see it on tape. He came up and hit the fullback so hard that it broke the guy's facemask. He's a heck of a player.
"He's only given up two completions on him in the first three games. He's a special story because he could have let the transfer from Western Michigan really get him down. He could have given up and not wanted to play hard anymore, but he's not done that."
Powers said Banks' competitive nature has turned him into a star in the competitive Kansas Jayhawk Junior College Conference.
"Kennard is playing this season with a chip on his shoulder, and that's a challenge that he's readily accepted," Power said. "People have tried to single him out because they think he's the new guy. But he's not. He's been around and played football at a highly competitive level. We're very excited and proud of the work that he's done here at Dodge City. We think he's got a really, really bright future in college football.
"Somebody is going to get themselves a heck of a player. He's the type of kid that could be a potential lock-down gamebreaker at the cornerback spot for some lucky team."
Powers said Colorado, Arkansas and Nebraska have all expressed interest in Banks. He will have two years to play two seasons and will graduate in December. At Western Michigan, he had 53 tackles, 13 pass breakups and one interception. He has one interception in the first three games at Dodge City.
Powers is also very excited about the play of two-way lineman Kyle Burkhart. The 6-foot-6, 275-pounder played last season at defensive end, but has now found a home on the offensive line.
"Kyle is doing really, really well, and is kind our foundation on the offensive line," Powers said. "He's very athletic. He's the one guy on our team that is starting to really heat up with the college coaches. He's got a great upside, and I think he could develop into one of the best in the league by the time he's done this season."
Burkhart, a native of Kinsley, Kan., will graduate in December with two years to play two seasons. He has a 4.8 time in the 40-yard dash. Arkansas, Kansas State and Texas A&M have expressed early interest in him.
Athlete Cedrick Bryant has found a home at the running back spot for Dodge City. Originally from Miami's Carol City High School, Bryant is a 6-foot-1, 215-pounder that has three years to play three seasons when he graduates in December.
"He has really settled in at tailback for us," Powers said. "He's without question our best athlete on the team. We had to create ways to get the ball in his hands as much as we could. Somebody will get a big-time steal."
Other Dodge City names to watch out for include outside linebackers Vincent Cheves and Jamari Lattimore. The 6-foot, 220-pound Cheves is a bounce-back from N.C. State. He'll have three years to play three seasons after he graduates in December.
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Lattimore was a full qualifier out of Miami Lakes High School in Florida, but he slipped through the recruiting cracks. He will be able to leave after the spring semester and will have four years to play three seasons. Powers said North Carolina and Toledo have shown interest early in the process.
Two Dodge City players are already off the board because of early commitments. Defensive end Antonio May, a three-star prospect, and Antonio Staten have made early pledges to Houston.
"Both guys have been playing lights out for us," Powers said.


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Happy Holidays from ACCION Texas-Louisiana
So far, I've spent my whole fellowship in ACCION Texas-Louisiana HQ in San Antonio. But, as the name implies, there's a lot more to ACCION than this office. So I recently decided to take a road trip and visit some of the other offices. I visited Louisiana and a few of the offices in Texas.
I also asked someone at each office to say a little something to the Kiva community. Here's what they had to say. Unfortunately, I had a few technical difficulties with the video so the sound isn't quite synced.'
Happy Holidays, and thank you!
Bridget Lewis is a Kiva Fellow at ACCION Texas-Louisiana in San Antonio, Texas. To help drive economic development in Texas and Louisiana, join the ACCION Texas-Louisiana lending team!