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Whether you're on the professional circuit or are simply a cycling enthusiast, we've found the best cycling clothing and cycling gear to help boost your performance when on your bike. #totallywinning.
Summer, winter, Tour de France season, or school holidays – it's always in-season to get on your bike and kick up your fitness level. We know what you're thinking: cycling? In the freezing cold??? So long as you have the appropriate cycling clothing and cycling gear, this is possible. What's more is that it'll work to help keep your immune system in good check during the colder months. Because as much as we all do it, chilly temperatures aren't a valid excuse not to get out from under the covers to exercise. Even if that exercise only lasts an hour.
When the warmer months arrive (along with the return of public holidays), why not take your bike out to the National Park for a spot of adventure riding through the bush? You'll get some fresh air into your lungs, and decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease at the same time. Not too shabby, eh? Another drawcard to pulling out that bike from the dusty confines of your garage is that cycling is one of those versatile sports that doesn't rely on a venue or a team. You don't have to live on the front door of a National Park or have an entourage of cycling fanatic friends to enjoy this sport. All you need to make this sport work for you is a bike, a nice stretch of footpath/road, and cycling apparel and gear. Not sure where to start? That's okay, we've got you sorted with all the ins and outs to cycling clothing and gear. And where to buy them, naturally.
Where to buy the best cycling clothing and gear online
- Ezi Sports
- rebel Sport
- Bike Nashbar
Best online retailers for Cycling Apparel, Cycling Gear, and Bicycles in general
Know exactly what you want/need but need to know where the best bargains on the net are for your cycling needs? Take these retailers out for a spin. Or a ride. Whatever. Just check them out.
1. Wiggle
Wiggle is your one-stop-shop for professional sports gear. They specialise in cycling gear, as well as running, triathlon, and swimming, and have a wide variety of products to cater for your needs.
- Wide range of products.
- Free shipping.
- Customer service.
2. Reid Cycles
The name of the game with Reid is vintage bikes. And they've got more than a handful of cute ones for women and sleek models for men. They're Australian-based and constantly offer deals and competitions which is an added bonus!
- Shipping deals.
- Expert advice.
- Financing available.
- Quality guaranteed.
3. Probikekit
Specialising in bicycles and cycling gear, ProBikeKit is a world renowned brand for cycling enthusiasts and professionals. They offer everything from tools to tyres, bikes to baselayers, and offer free shipping worldwide to boot.
- High-quality products and services.
- Wide product selection and price options.
- Free shipping.
4. rebel Sport
Bikes, helmets, parts, you name it – although Rebel Sport is more of a general store, they still manage to offer quite a decent range of cycling gear. They also have a wealth of cycling books covering trails all over Australia.
- After now available in-store and online.
- Free shipping available on orders over $150.
- The great customer service team.
- The fast delivery times.
- Click & collect available.
- Huge selection of sporting items.
Choosing your bike: the best bicycle for you
If you're thinking of making cycling a regular occurrence, you'll wish to purchase an appropriate bike for your needs and current size. In short, there are four types of bikes you'll be looking at: road bikes, mountain bikes, BMX bikes, and kids bikes.
- Road bikes: These bikes have thin frames and tyres and are ideal for riding smooth, paved surfaces. If your plan is to ride into work, the shops, or get your exercise by cycling around your local park, then this is what you'll be looking for. They're also the bike of choice for touring and racing.
- Mountain bikes: Designed for off-road riding, mountain bikes have a sturdier frame and thicker tyres than road bikes. These tyres are also knobby to manipulate the harsh terrain you'll be encountering, which includes dirt, gravel, and steep rocky paths. They also have suspension in the front (though you can purchase a no-suspension mountain bike if you desire) to absorb the impact of bumps.
- BMX bikes: Fondness for hanging around skate parks? Prefer tricks and dips over roads and trails? This one's the one for you, then. BMX bikes are sturdy buggers with thick, lightweight frames, tyres and frames, allowing you to do jumps and tricks.
- Kids bikes: Pretty self-explanatory, children's bikes are smaller in size than their adult counterparts and are sturdy to cater for learners. For this reason, they're designed to be ridden on smooth, paved surfaces.
In order to boost your performance and comfort whilst cycling, you should think about getting your bike professionally fitted for your height and leg length. This will ensure that your bike is customised with the correct seat tube length and crank to your body's specifics. If in doubt, discuss your needs with the retail assistant in-store, who'll be able to direct you to an appropriate two-wheeler.
Cycling clothing and apparel – what you need
The right cycling apparel will not only streamline you for your ride, but also keep you safe and warm from the winds that you might experience while whipping around the city or the mountain trails.
- Speed suits: Speed suits are designed for ProTour cycling and are developed with a focus on aerodynamics, sweat wicking, and comfort. Your options here usually include: warm weather, cooler weather, and female specific suits. You've also the option for padded or unpadded. While padded is more popular, unpadded suits allow for multiple days of wear (with padded shorts underneath), without the risk of bacteria building up in the seat pad. Suits are the ultimate outfit for any keen cyclist, but can be quite pricey ($200+), so unless you're planning to participate in a tour or circuit, you may wish to look at tops and shorts instead.
- Cycling tops: Tops can be broken up into two sections: baselayers and jerseys. Baselayers are designed to keep your body warm and dry by wicking moisture. When choosing yours, make sure it's odour resistant and fits comfortably. Treat it as though it's your 'second skin'; if it's uncomfortable or restricts mobility, then keep looking until you find one that fits like a glove. They come in all manner of designs, from long sleeve to mesh sleeveless, so there'll always be one appropriate for your ride's condition. Jerseys are a fundamental component of any rider's kit – they wick moisture, provide ventilation and comfort, and tend to be cut to allow for high performance in the tucked position.
- Jackets: When the weather is unpredictable, a good jacket is something you won't regret lugging around for a bit. Things to look for include:
- Waterproofing
- Taped seams to prevent water ingress
- A high collar to protect you against windchill
- DWR coating for added resistance against wind, rain and abrasion
- A drop tail to protect you from tyre spray
- Underarm zips to increase breathability
- Reflective accents to increase visibility in low-light conditions.
- Shorts: Not the most flattering part of your cyclewear, to be frank, but a definite must-have for your cycling experience. Because – let's face it – you're going to be in the saddle for some time and that's never a comfortable place to be unless you have a padded buffer. For extra comfort, you might even want to look into bib-shorts (cycle fashion at its best), which strap over the shoulders to alleviate some of the pressure and stress that your hips will feel during a good cycle.
- Tights and trousers: Colder weather means you'll have to move from shorts to tights or trousers. Which one you choose is down to how comfortable you want to be. Fitting tights will keep you warm, and offer comfort and flexibility, but if you feel they're a little too tight for you, trousers are a valid option. Many come equipped with a panel for padding, and have added pockets for phones, keys, and loose change.
- Compression clothing: The benefits of compression clothing include added stability and support during your ride. This will increase circulation and decreases muscle soreness. You can purchase compression tights, tops, socks, guards, and underwear.
- Winter warmers: Fact: you never know when the weather may change, so you'd best be prepared if it does. This doesn't mean having to stow away a whole jacket into your backpack just in case. You can purchase arm warmers, knee warmers, leg warmers, and neck warmers, which you can layer up underneath if you need to.
- Reflective clothing: Are you a night cycler? Perhaps you're cycling during winter with restricted and unpredictable levels of light? Reflective clothing is a must to keep you safe when the light begins to fade and comes in vests, gloves, jackets, or – for those who feel that it's too much of a fashion faux pas – you can also purchase wristbands and stickers.
- Cycling shoes: You might be wondering, "Why do I need special cycling shoes? Why can't I use my trainers?" Fair point if you're on a Sunday ride through the park, but if you're starting to get serious about bike riding, then you should get some serious cycling shoes. Like any sport, they're designed with it in mind, and use clip-less or clip-in technology. In other words, they have a cleat on their base that clips into the pedals allowing for more fluid movement, and a better performance. As to be expected, there are different shoes for different bikes, the basic designs being: road cycling, mountain biking, and triathlon shoes.
Buy cycling clothing
Asics Running Men's Long Sleeve 1/2 Zip Jersey Top - Dark Grey Heather
SKINS DNAmic Long Sleeve Top
Castelli Perfetto Long Sleeve Red 2 2XL
dhb Aeron Bib Shorts
Santini Totem Knee Warmers - Black
LaClassica Women's Extra Light Jersey
Netti Women's Cruze Cycling Jersey
rebel Sport
Buff Original Tubular Headwear - Cashmere Black
Cycling gear – what you need
That's clothing and accessories sorted, so right now you look the part. Now, to sort out your cycling gear. Most of the times it's not just a matter of kitting up and jumping on your bike. You do need a couple of extra things to ensure that your ride is a safe and enjoyable one.
- Helmets: Not only is it the law to wear a helmet in Australia when riding a bike, but it'll save your noggin from some serious damage if you wind up on the wrong side of an accident. Street helmets are perfect for your everyday journey. However, if you're on tour or racing, a more streamlined, vented helmet is key. Whichever helmet you invest in, make sure it's Australian certified for safety and protection.
- Water bottle Fact: cycling is exercise. You will get tired and you will sweat. So hydration is key to keeping up your energy levels. Fit your bike with a water bottle or buy a hydration pack and fill it up before you leave the house.
- Bike locks Depending on where you're going and what you're doing, you might need a bike lock to keep your two wheels safe. It's not uncommon for people to steal bikes, even if they do lean toward the cheaper side of the spectrum, so protect yours with a lock. Before making your purchase, check the lock's Sold Secure Rating. It'll either be gold (highest protection), silver (secure, yet less costly), and bronze (more for dis encourage opportunistic thieves than anything else). Your options include: D Locks (durable, but heavy), chain locks (flexible and durable), cable locks (flexible, light, and versatile), and ground anchors (for locking expensive bikes inside the home/garage).
- Hand pump and repair kits You never know when you might be cursed with a flat tyre. Don't risk becoming trapped on the side of the road, waving down fellow cyclists or cars; invest in a manual or CO2 pump to avoid disaster. On that note, think about keeping a patch kit on you as well. That way, if the puncture is bad, you can band-aid it up until you get home.
- Glasses and goggles Your usual sunnies are fine if all you're doing is riding to work or hanging out at the park, but for the professionals, triple lens glasses are the way to go. These offer 100% UVA and UVB protection and repel sweat and water. The trio of lenses are typically clear, yellow, and grey, which cater for varied light conditions (clear for low-light, grey for bright, and yellow for overcast or flat conditions.) Their specially designed larger lenses are also ideal for blocking peripheral light.
- Bike lights You've got two types here: lights that help you see, and lights that help you be seen. Depending on the condition you'll be riding in, you may only need one. If you're riding in a predominantly well-light environment, a rear light that allows you to be seen is all you really need. When riding in poorly lit / off-road areas, you'll want to invest in some high lumen rear and front lights. When purchasing lights, you should consider mounting (will the light be on your handlebars, the rear of your bike, helmet etc?), battery life, bulb type (LED and HID systems are optimal), and weight.
- The extra stuff Other gear you might like to consider purchasing includes: bells and horns (pretty self explanatory, great for the kids), shoe covers and booties (for added warmth, and to increase speed), strollers and child seats (again, great for the kids), mountain bike disc brakes (a must for harsh terrain), road gear levers (for when riding various gradients), bike cleaner and lubricant (because you really should show your bike some love), and helmet cameras (because you're a professional, yo, and you shouldn't be clipping spectators while on tour…).
Buy cycling gear
Kask Mojito Road Helmet
Flight Toddler Bike Helmet
rebel Sport
Pedal Nation 10 x 1800mm Combo Cable Bike Lock
rebel Sport
Pressure Drive Mini ABS Pump - Medium
Classic Patch Puncture Repair Kit
dhb Pro Triple Lens Sunglasses
POC DO Half Blade Sunglasses - Unobtanium Yellow
TL-LD600 LED Rear Light
Knog PWR Road 600L Front Light
Where to cycle in Sydney and its surrounds
Sure there's the local park for an hour or less before you get tired and bored of the scenery, but when the call of a good cycling adventure (hours? days?) cannot be denied, then there IS a cycling trail or two that will answer your cries.
Cycling Around Sydney
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Ever since April Bloomfield introduced the word gastropub into the lexicon of New York restaurants, to describe the mood and food of what was to become the Michelin-starred Spotted Pig, New Yorkers have debated just what it is that makes a gastropub a gastropub, and not, say, just a casual bar and restaurant. Local entrepreneurs, of course, didn't bother grappling with the definition (a place in which you can have a drink, but which also serves great food, according to British food writer Diana Henry in The Gastropub Cookbook)they just latched on to what seemed like the next big thing. Suddenly, New York was awash with purported gastropubsSpike Hill Tavern in Williamsburg, Kitchen/Bar in Greenwood Heights, the ill-fated European Union in the East Village, which finally wangled a beer-and-wine license two weeks ago from an intransigent community board. Chat Noir, a French spot opening this fall off Madison Avenue, has the gall (Gaul?) to bill itself as a gastro-bistro. But none of those aspirants to gastropubdom rankle Spotted Pig owner Ken Friedman as much as serial restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow's reported plan to resuscitate the space that was previously Caviar and Banana as an authentic British gastropub called the Spotted Dick. The mere mention of the suspiciously similar name is enough to cause Friedman, an exL.A. surfer dude who usually conveys an air of breezy nonchalance, to take on the disposition of a peevish Rottweiler. We don't own the name Spotted, ' and we don't own the name Dick, ' admits Friedman. But a spotted dick is a dessert which features raisins and suet pastry, and you never name a pub after a dish. Pubs were for poor people who couldn't read, so they would hang a wooden pig or duck or swan. You wouldn't hang a brownie or a piece of apple pie or some spotted dick. I'm not sure that Jeffrey realizes that. Maybe his shtick is I like restaurants with dumb names.' I mean, Bananas and Caviar is almost as dumb as the Spotted Dick. Chodorow, for his part, is still mulling over both the concept and the name, according to his publicist.


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[Quinn pores over Barney's prenup and notices a certain provision]
Quinn: I have to pay 2,000 dollars every time I gain a pound?!
Barney: Not every time. Just if it shows up at the weekly weigh-in. -How I Met Your Mother
One of our deputy friends Shift Buddy and his wife are expecting their third child. I may have mentioned that when she first announced her pregnancy it was really hard for me. Now that I'm pregnant with my rainbow, it is a little bit easier being around her.We had them over for dessert the other day-smores around our firepit.
Shift Wife and I were joking around about how our husbands are the pregnant ones. They both have had increased appetites since finding our we're pregnant. It cracks me up!
Here's Match enjoying some frozen yogurt by the fire. Dessert has been a hot topic in our household lately. 🙂
I even decided to start taking belly photos of Match to see if he develops a bump right along with me. I have to be honest-I wouldn't mind if he did! Then we could work off the weight together in the end. It's true what they say about second babies-this bump is growing FAST. I don't look pregnant so much as I look like I gained a beer belly in a month. 😉
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Valerie Hanks grew up moving from one side of the country to the other, inspired by the idea of adventure, play and discovery. She earned her MFA from Washington State University and a MA and BFA from Stephen F. Austin State University. Valerie currently resides in Huntsville, Texas where she has serious fun teaching, coordinating and developing curriculum in the WASH {Workshop in Art Studio + History} foundations program at Sam Houston State University. Valerie is deeply invested in contemporary scholarship surrounding foundations pedagogy and was recently elected to the national board of FATE [Foundations in Art: Theory and Practice] where she serves as Vice President of Regional Programming.
In the studio, she is most concerned with the intersection between painting and sculpture as well as the magical possibilities of creating art with shrinkable plastic*. Her work has been widely exhibited across the US, at venues that include: Blackfish Gallery (Portland, OR); Box13 (Houston, TX); Art 180 (Richmond, VA); Katherine Nash Gallery (Minneapolis, MN); Los Angeles Center for Digital Art (Los Angeles, CA) and The Ogden Museum (New Orleans, LA). Valerie's work was featured in Studio Visit Magazine, a bi-annual publication devoted to highlighting contemporary artists. She has been invited to attend numerous artist residency programs including Vermont Studio Center (Johnson City, VT); Arrowmont (Gatlinburg, TN); Montana Artists Refuge (Basin, MT); Elsewhere Artist Collaborative (Greensboro, NC); Can Serrat International Art Center (El Bruc, Spain); La Porte Peinte Center for the Arts (Noyers sur Serine, France) and Sparkbox Studio (Ontario, Canada). More recently, Valerie is continuing to revisit what it means to be truly familiar with something, someone or some place, by creating a new body of work in response to the memory surrounding familiar sites, both real and imagined. To learn more about her creative research, please visit valeriepowell.com.
Lately I have been thinking about what it means to really be familiar with something, someone or some place. I see our memory in a constant state of rebuilding, reassessing, rewinding, reconsidering, rewording, remaking and recovery. I find this reality, both on a macro and micro level, to be fascinating and incredibly relevant to my art making process. This allows my work to investigate conceptual ideas about time and space; specifically, complex issues of recovery and how time tends to heal, transform, and redefine the human spirit. This plastic material is put through intense stress; it contorts, shrinks, melts and folds into itself, only then to rebound and emerge as something new and stronger...I find this to be an exciting metaphor for the human condition.
*Shrinky-dinks are a nifty form of shrinkable plastic, invented by a woman {Betty} in Wisconsin, during the 1960's. The material can be drawn on, cut, painted & then briefly cooked in the oven or melted by using a heat gun. This will produce a thicker form that is 1/3 it's original size. Crazy fun. I once took a road trip to Wisconsin to fill my truck with Shrinky-dinks, to meet Betty & to view the Shrinky-dink Museum {which is rather small}.


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We often see a lot of Pokers or Hold'em games through casino (whether it's landed or online), games, movies or even at your friend's house. It is one of the most popular card games in the world. The rules are simple, get the best rank or combination of 5 cards. But not everyone knows how many ranks there are and which is higher. Now let's have a look on the combination of cards below from the highest to lowers ranks order.
Sure, you know that a pair of aces are the best hand in Texas Hold'em, but do you know the worst starting hands? Knowing that these hands are almost-always-fold'em hands in hold'em is just as important to improving your poker game and not playing like a donkey.
Some of these "worst hands" are bad in the same way and will lose at about the same rate, so I've called them ties, even when one is a slightly better hand.
1. 2-7
7-2 off suit is considered the worst hand in Texas Hold'em. They are the lowest two cards you can have that cannot make a straight (there's 4 cards between 2 and 7). Even if they are suited, they will make you a very low flush, and if either pairs, it's an awfully low hand.
Because it is the worst, some players will play it for fun and in online games, it is known as "the hammer."
2. 2-8
This is the same basic problem as above, only you've got an 8 instead of a 7. Still pretty bad for a high card. Suited or not, this is a fold'em hold'em hand.
3. Tie: 3-8 & 3-7
The 3 makes this hand able to beat the two above it, but with the 3-8 you still can't make a straight and the 3-7 still, well, just sucks.
4. 2-6
While if the board gives you a miracle flop of 3-4-5, you will have a straight, someone with a 6-7 will have a higher straight. If you get a flush, someone will probably have a higher flush. Against even 4 players, this hand will lose about 90% of the time. Not good odds.
5. Tie: 2-9, 3-9, & 4-9
The only thing these three hands have going for them over the hands above is the 9. If the 9 pairs, you'll have a middle pair that could still be beat by anyone holding pocket 10s, jacks, queens, kings, or aces, yet you might be fooled by a board filled with low cards into thinking you have the best hand and losing a lot of money. No straights can fill the gap between these cards, either. Beware.
6. 2-10
This hand has a legendary quality because Doyle Brunson captured two World Series of Poker Bracelets with it. But it's not a good hand — Doyle Brunson is one of the all-time best in the game and unless you're a Texas road gambler who's logged thousands of hours at the table, you shouldn't try and win with the Doyle Brunson.
7. 5-9
Another hand people play because it's fun is the old 9 to 5, the "Dolly Parton." If you're playing to win, it's not a good idea to play hands because they have a funny name. That may be how you pick the winning horse in a race, but poker's a marathon, not a sprint, and over the long term there's no doubt this hand is a statistical loser.
8. Tie: 4-7, 4-8, 5-8, 3-6…
All these hands will rarely win, especially unsuited. Toss 'em. Just toss'em. Yes, even in the little blind. If you see two low cards in the hole, unless you're in the big blind and you can see the flop for free, fold.
9. Face card + low card, unsuited
One of the most common mistakes I see beginners make is that when they see any paintin their hand, they play it. J-2, Q-3, K-4 whatever — and most of these hands are losers. They're junk that may win a few pots, but more often will lose you huge cash when you find the other player has a higher kicker and the winning hand.
10. Ace + low card, unsuited
This is another common beginner mistake, playing any ace. Again, it may win occasionally, and heads-up it's a fine hand, but at a table of 4 or more, this hand shouldn't be played if there's a raise in front of you. You're going to be outkicked a lot with Ace-little, and it's going to feel like a kick in the junk when the other player shows their higher ace.
Many players make horrible mistakes when they play blackjack. Here's a list of the 10 worst crimes a player can make.
The crime: Believing blackjack is all luck.
If you think that all you need is a little bit of "luck" to win at blackjack, I strongly suggest that you stop playing the game. Blackjack is not all luck. The reason? The odds of winning are not the same from one hand to the next because the removal of a card from a deck of cards will affect the odds (sometimes in your favor, other times in the dealer's favor). It's true that on individual hands, or even a single playing session, luck can influence the outcome, but in the long term, the player's skill will overtake luck and a player can win more than he loses, or at the minimum, play almost even with the house.
The crime: Not using basic strategy.
In was back in 1956 when a group of scientists changed the game of blackjack forever when they statistically determined the absolute correct way to play every hand. This strategy became known as the basic playing strategy and by using this strategy to play every hand, the house edge can be reduced to a minuscule 0.2 to 0.5% (depends on the rules and number of decks). The bottom line is this: blackjack is not a guessing game. If you hold a 10-5 and the dealer shows an 8 upcard, there is one and only one correct play. It doesn't matter whether you are playing in a Midwest casino, in Las Vegas, or Atlantic City, or whether you just lost five hands in a row, or just won five hands in a row, or whether you are winning a lot or losing or lot, the correct play for this hand is to hit. To be skillful at blackjack means you almost have to be robotic and make the same correct plays according to the basic playing strategy hand after hand after hand. You don't hit 10-5 against a dealer 8 sometimes and stand othertimes. You always hit. If you can't or won't accept this, then you should hang up your playing cards and play a different game because you will never make it at blackjack.
The crime: Betting on side bets.
Nowadays, casinos have implemented side bets on blackjack tables as a way to increase their revenue because their edge on the game itself is razor thin. These side bets are cheap; usually, it only costs a buck to make them and they come in all different flavors: Pair Square (bet that you will be dealt a pair); Lucky Ladies (bet that you're initial hand totals 20); Bonus Blackjack (bet that the dealer or player gets a blackjack), and so on. The problem with these side bets is that the house edge is high and although you might get lucky and win a few side bets, in the long run you'll be donating a lot of money to the casino coffers by making these bets.
The crime: Using a Progressive Betting System.
The majority of blackjack players use some form of progressive betting which means the player sizes his bet based on whether he won or lost the previous hand. The problem with progressive betting systems is that they don't change the casino's edge one iota. The odd of winning the next hand in blackjack isn't dependent on what happened in previous hands (it is influenced by which cards were removed from the deck). So a player who uses a progressive betting system is deluding himself into thinking he has found the way to beat the house.
The crime: Playing with a Continuous Shuffling Machine.
A continuous shuffling machine (CSM) is an automatic shuffler that randomly shuffles the cards after each round. Many casinos are replacing the traditional automatic shuffler with CSMs. The reason is because when a CSM is used, the house edge remains virtually the same from one round to the next. When a casino uses a CSM, they can also get roughly 20% more hands dealt per hour vs. a traditional automatic shuffler. The more hands that a recreational player faces per hour, the greater will be the player's theoretical loss. So playing on a table that uses a CSM is a no-no. You should always play where the dealer is using either a traditional shuffler (where about 70% of the cards are dealt from the shuffler before all the cards are shuffled), or in a single- and two-deck game where the dealer manually shuffles the cards.
The crime: Playing a single-deck game that pays 6-5 for blackjack
Many casinos have implemented single-deck blackjack games where a player receives only a 6-5 payoff for a blackjack instead of the traditional 3-2 payoff (a 6-5 payoff means on a $10 bet you would get paid $12 for a blackjack instead of $15).These games are really bad news because the 6-5 payoff increases the house edge to roughly 1.4%. It's a real crime to play any game where the casino pays only 6-5 on blackjacks.
The crime: Not scouting the tables
The playing rules are not necessarily the same from one table to the next or for that matter from one casino to the next. You shouldn't just jump into a game without first knowing what the rules are and whether there are better rules on other tables. For example, a table where the dealer hits soft 17 is worst for a player than if the dealer stands on soft 17. Blackjack players should know which rules are player-friendly and which favor the house, and then scout the tables to find the best set of player-friendly rules.
The crime: Playing when tired or inebriated
How many times have you seen the bleary-eyed player playing blackjack? Or the player that has consumed one to many alcoholic drinks. If you are tired, you shouldn't be playing blackjack because you will be making too many playing mistakes. Ditto for consuming many alcoholic drinks while playing. Playing blackjack skillfully requires concentration and anything that disturbs your concentration will result in you losing more money (that's why drinks are free to players).
The crime: Not paying attention to the cards on the layout
Not too many recreational players pay attention to the cards on the layout. That's a big mistake. For example, if you have seen a disproportionate number of small cards vs. large cards in the first couple of rounds after a shuffle, now would be a good time to bump up your bet slightly. On the other hand, if you see nothing but aces and faces in the early rounds, you should definitely not increase the size of your bet.
The crime: Not getting rated
You should always get rated when you play blackjack. The reason? This allows you to receive comps from the casino (free meals, free rooms, free shows, etc.). It cost you nothing to get rated. Just sign up for their player's card and show it to the dealer every time you play. Your level of comps depends upon your level of play. You can always check with a casino host to find out what kind of comps you will be eligible to receive based on your betting level and the amount of time you play. The comps you receive will lower your cost of playing and sometimes they will turn a negative expectation game (where the house has the overall edge) into a positive expectation game (the game with the comps will result in the player having the monetary edge). The point is that you won't get any comps unless you get rated, so don't miss this opportunity to get your share of the billions that casinos give away annually to players just for playing.
If games with superheroes and manic fruit aren't your thing, you can always stick to tried and tested favorites like blackjack and roulette. If your tastes are more wide ranging, you can spend time spinning reels populated with Egyptian princesses, or trying to hit a feature bonus with a slightly deranged squirrel. Some of the most famous slots in Atlantic City might be more to your liking; that's online now, too.
A survey which was done by Jackpot.co.uk targeting on over 2,000 gamblers on their health on gambling life compare with the rest of the population. The survey found out that British casino game players as a group are no less healthy than the rest of the population, with an average Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27; the same as the U.K. national average.
Casino Hold'em is a casino version of currently popular poker game Texas Hold'em. As poker players know, in texas hold´em players play against each other, but in casino hold´em, players play against the house. It is available to play online at casinos at VIP Suite.
The rules are as follows.
- Play begins with each player making an Ante wager.
- The dealer gives the player and himself two hole cards and three community cards face up on the table.
- Each player must decide to either fold or call. If the player folds, then he gives up his cards and his Ante bet. If the player calls, then the Call bet must be equal to two times the Ante bet.
- The dealer will then deal two more community cards, for a total of five. The dealer will then turn over his own two cards.
- Both hands shall be scored according the highest poker value of the two hole cards and five community cards.
- The dealer must have a pair of fours or better to qualify. If the dealer does not qualify then the Ante will pay according to the Ante pay table below and the Call bet will push.
- If the dealer qualifies and beats the player, then the player will lose both the Ante and Call.
- If the dealer qualifies and the player beats the dealer then the Ante will pay according to the Ante pay table below and the Call bet will pay 1 to 1.
- If the dealer qualifies and the player ties the dealer then both Ante and Call bets will push.
Ante Pay Table
|Royal Flush
|Straight Flush
|4 of a Kind
|Full House
|Straight or Less
Unfortunately there is noeasy way to quantify optimal strategy for this game. I cansay the optimal strategy player will raise 82% of the time.So only in the worst 18% of hands should the player fold. Ingeneral these are when the player has two singletons in thehole that are low compared to the flop, with little or nochance for a straight or flush.
Side Bets
I am aware of two side bets, known as the AA+ as follows. Both are based on the poker value of the player's two cards and the three flop cards.
In version 1 a flush or higher pays 25 to 1 and a pair of aces to a straight pays 7 to 1. Following is the return table. The lower right cell shows a house edge of 6.40%.
AA+ Side Bet
|Royal Flush
|Straight Flush
|4 of a Kind
|Full House
|Straight or Less
What is Dragon Tiger??
Dragon Tiger is a gambling type similar to Baccarat, rumored it is found in Cambodia, this game is about as simple as gambling gets. It is basically a two-card version of baccarat. To be more specific, two cards are drawn, one to the Dragon and one to the Tiger. The player bets on which one will be higher. There are also some proposition bets on the individual cards. It can be play in our Emperor Suite
- Any number of standard decks can be used. Usually is 8 decks.
- Cards are ranked as in poker, except aces are always low.
- A single card is given to each of the Dragon and Player hands.
- The primary bet is on which hand will get the higher card.
- Other proposition bets are available, as explained below.
The Dragon and Tiger bets will win if the chosen hand gets the higher card. Ties lose half. The following return table shows a house edge of 3.73%.
Dragon and Tiger
The Tie bet will win if the Dragon and Tiger cards are equal in rank. Wins pay 8 to 1. The following table shows a house edge of 32.77% (ouch!).
Hypothetically, here is what the house edge would be on the Tie bet at various pays from 8 to 12 to 1.
Tie House Edge
Suited Tie
The Suited Tie bet will win if the Dragon and Tiger cards are equal in both rank and suit. Wins pay 50 to 1. The following table shows a house edge of 13.98%.
Suited Tie
The player may bet whether a particular card will be over or under seven. If the chosen card is exactly seven, then the wager will lose. Wins pay even money. The following table shows a house edge of 7.69%.
The player may bet on the suit of a particular card. Wins pay 3 to 1. However, if the chosen card is exactly seven, then the wager will automatically lose. The following table shows a house edge of 7.69%.
For the non-counter who must play, I would stick to the Dragon and Tiger bets since they offer the lowest house edge. Please note the odds are a lot better in baccarat. The counter will have no trouble noticing that the big, small, and suit bets would be highly countable.
There are many guides and strategies out there which you can learn in order to increase the chances to win in playing Sic Bo, here we compile a few strategies we recommend you can try on.
Designed for patient gamblers to use the bets with the smallest edge. The best edge in Sic Bo is found with the Small, Big and Combination bets.
Small and Big
The Small and Big bets are the closest to Evens chances in Sic Bo (like Red /Black in Roulette) which makes them perfect for using a progressive gambling system.
The system to use against Live Dealer Sic Bo is the 1-3-2-4 system. In the 1-3-2-4 gambling system, the sequence of winning bets is simply:
1, 3, 2, 4.
(The numbers represent betting units, so if you're betting in units of 10, the sequence is 10, 30, 20, 40. If you're betting in units of 100, the sequence is 100, 300, 200, 400 etc)
If your bets keep winning, you progress through this sequence. If you win all four bets, you start again. If you lose any bet, you return to the start.
The 1-3-2-4 wins big when all four bets come up, but as long as the first two bets win, you still win, even if the third bet loses.
If your first bet loses, you will have lost 1 unit.
If the second loses, will have lost 2 units (bet 4, won 2)
If the third bet loses, you will make a profit of 2 units.
If the third and fourth win, your total profit is 10 units.
But even if the fourth bet loses, you still have a profit of 2 units.
The 1-3-2-4 system on Small or Big gives steady, patient gamblers a real chance of winning at Sic Bo. And because Big and Small allow the largest bets on the Sic Bo table, the winnings can be considerable.
The Combination bet (any two specific numbers) also has a low house edge.
The odds against a Combination bet winning are 6 to 1 and the payout is 5 to 1.
Use 30 betting units to place Combination bets (choose two of your lucky numbers).
Based on chance, you should win 4 times in these 30 bets. If you win 4 times before all 30 bets, stop and take your winnings.
Balanced Sic Bo players should look for bigger wins, but spread the risk by combining bets to cover a number of results. Using Double bets with a bet onTotal, this medium risk Sic Bo strategy gives you FOUR different chances of winning on each spin.
This Sic Bo strategy seeks to make a steady return and is aimed at players who are familiar with the game, but who want a little more excitement than betting just Big / Small.
Choosing your numbers
In Sic Bo, you should choose from your lucky numbers and the odds of any number winning. For this medium-risk strategy, the numbers that give you the best chance are 9 and 12 as they have a payout closest to probability (payouts 6-1, odds against 15-2 ie 7.5-1). Place a bet on your chosen Total, then combine that with 3 Double bets.
To balance your risk, choose Doubles that could win if your chosen Total loses. For example, a Total of 9 won't win if Double 1 is spun. A Total of 12 won't win if a Double 6 is spun.
Betting on 9
How to win at Sic Bo
Place 3 units on a Total of 9
and 2 units on Double 1, 5, and 6.
Your total bet is 9 units.
Your return will be:
21 units if 9 wins or
22 units if a Double wins
Betting on 12
How to win at Sic Bo
Place 3 units on a Total of 12
and 2 units on Double 1, 2, and 6.
Your total bet is 9 units.
Your return will be:
21 units if 12 wins or
22 units if a Double wins
The higher risk Sic Bo strategy is aimed at players who want to win big, by winning on more than one bet for the same result.
Using bets on a Total of 8 or 13, Doubles and Combinations, look for ways to win THREE times on the same spin.
A bet on a Total 8 will not win if the dice throw contains Double 4, 5 or 6 as the total would always be higher than 8. But a Total of 8 could contain Double 1, 2, or 3. A Total of 8 could also contain a Combination of 3 and 2.
The High Roller Sic Bo player should bet as follows:
Betting on 8
How to win at Sic Bo
Place 3 units on a Total of 8 and
2 units on Double 1, 2, and 3.
Also place a 2 unit bet on a Combination of 3 and 2, to cover the chance of Double 3 and 2.
How to win at Sic Bo
This is a total bet of 11 units, with a possible return of:
27 units if 8 wins plus
22 units if a double wins plus
12 if the Combination wins.
Betting on 13
How to win at Sic Bo
Place 3 units on a Total of 13 and
2 units on Double 4, 5, and 6.
Also place a 2 unit bet on a Combination of 4 and 5, to cover the chance of Double 4 and 5.
How to win at Sic Bo
This is a total bet of 11 units, with a possible return of:
27 units if 13 wins plus
22 units if a double wins plus
12 if the Combination wins.
Whether you choose to bet on 8 or 13 (use the Table of Good Fortune to help you decide which is more favourable for you, your potential return on the 11 unit bet is 61 units.
This higher-risk Sic Bo strategy is designed for the high-rolling high-stakes players who is looking to risk more in order to win more. High rollers love the excitement that this strategy generates. When multiple bets come in on one spin, you win big!
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The Sic Bo board
The Sic Bo board can look complex at first, but once you understand the layout, the game is very simple to play.
Three dice are tossed in a small cage by the dealer, and you bet on the results of the throw.
You have many different betting options eg the total of the three dice, any single number, two specific numbers, or a combination of numbers.
Each bet has a different payout, and you can place as many bets as you like.
Two of the most popular Sic Bo bets are the bets on Small and Big. These bets predict that the total of the three dice will be Small (4 to 10) or Big (11 to 17).
If these bets win, you win 1 unit for every unit staked, so they are evens chance bets, just like Red / Black in Roulette.
Big and Small both lose if the result is a Triple (three dice all showing the same number).
A Double bet is a bet that the same number will show on two of the three dice.
You can bet on any double from 1 to 6 and the payout is 10 to 1, so you win 10 units for every 1 unit you stake.
Unlike the Triple bet (see below), there's no option to bet on ANY double – you have to bet on a specific double, though you can bet on as many doubles as you like. You can also combine your Double bets with as many other bets as you choose.
If the dice spin results in a Triple, all double bets lose.
A bet on a Triple is a bet that all three dice will show the same number.
You can bet on any specific triple from 1 to 6 and you can also bet that ANY triple will occur. This bet is also known as 'The House'.
The payout on Any Triple is 30 to 1 so you win 30 units for every 1 unit staked. The payout on a specific triple is 180 to 1, making it the biggest payout on the board.
You can bet on the total number shown by the three dice. Although the total can range from 3 to 18, you can only bet on a Total of 4 to 17, because 3 and 18 are covered under Triple 1 and Triple 6 – see above.
The payout on each total is different, based on probability, and these are clearly displayed on the betting squares.
For example, a total of 4 pays around 60 to 1 (ie win 60 units per 1 unit staked) and a total of 8 or 13 pays out at 8 to 1.
The Total bet is used as part of our Sic Bo strategies.
The Combination bet is a bet that two specific numbers will show on the three dice.
The payout on a Combination bet is 5 to 1 (ie win 5 units for every 1 unit bet, total return of 6 units).
This is the same no matter which combination you bet on.
You can use the Combination bet as part of a Medium Risk Sic Bo strategy.
The Single bet is a bet that a certain number will show on any of the three dice.
The Single bet is different because one bet can win different amounts – the amount you win depends on how many times your chosen number appears.
If your number appears on one dice, you get paid 1 to 1 (1 unit won per unit staked). If it appears on two dice, you get paid 2 to 1 and if it comes in on all three you get paid 3 to 1.
This last payout is very different from a winning Triple bet (see above, which pays 180 to 1. But these different betting options are what make Sic Bo so fascinating!
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Jaguars Offensive Tackle Ereck Flowers to Make Debut Against Colts
The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly made a change on their offensive line this week. Former Giants Offensive Tackle Ereck Flowers is set to make his Jaguars debut today against the Indianapolis Colts ahead of Left Tackle Josh Walker. This is according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The Jaguars have realized a change of some sort was needed, especially along the offensive line and in doing so have thrust Flowers into the starting lineup. Flowers was not able to live up to his high draft pick status as the New York Giants' former ninth overall pick. Flowers will try to do so as a Jacksonville Jaguar against the Colts' ever-improving defensive line.
If Flowers does well in his debut the Jaguars likely will stick with him for the rest of the season.
Jacksonville OT Ereck Flowers is expected to make his Jaguars' debut Sunday against the Colts, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 11, 2018
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What should the Jaguars do at linebacker with Myles Jack?
Due to the unexpected leave of absence by Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith, the Jaguars have found themselves in a precarious situation. Telvin Smith had been the Jaguars starting weak-side linebacker since his rookie year in 2014. Starting 69 games since 2014 Smith has accumulated a total of 445 tackles, 7.5 sacks, and nine interceptions.
The Jaguars are going to absolutely struggle to replace his production, regardless of how anyone felt about how he played during the 2018-2019 season. The first name which comes to mind in discussing what should happen at the weak-side linebacker position is Myles Jack.
Prior to 2018, Jack started all over the field for the Jaguars. During the 2017 season, Jack was the Jaguars starting middle linebacker in nickel situations — splitting time with former Jaguars middle linebacker Paul Posluszny in base formations. Finally being allowed to start full time for the Jaguars, Jack had a solid season by all accounts accumulating 107 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks and one interception — his best season statistically as a Jaguar.
One of the primary issues the Jaguars have had on defense has been communication issues. Communication issues can come from any level of the defense, however, the middle linebacker is essentially the quarterback. He calls the plays in the huddle or just prior to the snap, and lines everyone up. Having someone more experienced or as experienced as Jack at this position is crucial. This begs the question — should Myles Jack move to weak-side linebacker?
Jack recently spoke out against the idea of moving to Will talking to John Reid of Jacksonville.com and other local media members at Calais Campbell's second annual bowling classic event, "I'm playing Mike 'backer, there's no question about it," Jack stated. "Obviously, there's no secret we're going to have to find a Will (weak-side linebacker). As for me, I'm playing Mike until my time up here in Jacksonville is done.″
It is completely understandable why Jack would not want to change positions as he has his entire career thus far in Jacksonville. The Jaguars should think long and hard about which configuration is best for the football team. Having to throw in someone new such as Jake Ryan immediately into the fray could potentially ruin any good momentum you already had at the position.
One of the best possible outcomes would be for rookie third-round pick Quincy Williams to win the weak-side linebacker battle outright. Although he is obviously very raw coming out of Murray State, the Jaguars stated in their post-draft presser that Williams has "starter traits". If they have to move Jack, there will be potentially three completely new starters for the Jaguars at the linebacker positions on opening day. The Jaguars will likely want to keep the defense intact going into the 2019 season.
Jake Ryan was signed by the Jaguars earlier this offseason. And although he has plenty of experience at inside linebacker — two years starting with the Packers –, he is not even one year removed from a torn ACL. Not only will Ryan be behind in terms of on-field play, but he is also brand new to the Jaguars defense — although it is someone vanilla. All of the struggles Jack had at MLB last year may be amplified with Ryan this year.
Potential Starting Combinations:
WLB — Quincy Williams
MLB — Myles Jack
SLB — Jake Ryan
- Myles Jack stays at one position for longer than a season
- Jaguars can get Jake Ryan on the field in some capacity
- Rookie weak-side linebacker
WLB — Quincy Williams
MLB — Myles Jack
SLB — Josh Allen
- Myles Jack at a consistent position
- Josh Allen playing a primary role on defense
- The speed at the LB position
- Lack of experience at two LB spots
- Myles Jack possibly not at "natural" position
WLB — Myles Jack
MLB — Jake Ryan
SLB — Josh Allen
- Myles Jack moves back to his natural position
- Jake Ryan offers veteran experience and leadership at MLB position
- Josh Allen gains experience at linebacker in year one
- Myles Jack moving positions again
- Jake Ryan first-year Jaguars MLB coming off a torn ACL
The Jaguars may feel the best configuration for their initial starting lineup at linebacker will be to allow Myles Jack to start his contract year at middle linebacker. Jack — having a full year starting at MLB — will be much more comfortable and allow the Jaguars to have some continuity at the position for the first time in three years. This leaves Quincy Williams as the starter at weak-side linebacker in his rookie year.
Whether it be Jake Ryan starting out at SAM or Josh Allen, the Jaguars should be happy about the production coming from the strong-side linebacker position. Josh Allen may not start out right away due to being primarily in a pass-rushing role during his rookie year, however — with experience –, he may be able to give the Jaguars no choice in the matter.
The most uncomfortable part of this formation would be the Jaguars starting two rookies on their defense. Inexperience on the Jaguars defense could be their Achilles heel. If the Jaguars were to start both rookies at linebacker, the Jaguars would have a combined 10 starts between four starters in the Jaguars defense. Jarrod Wilson and Ronnie Harrison have started 10 games together.
Whatever the Jaguars choose initially with their starting combination at linebacker, it could very easily be changed before the regular season begins. The Jaguars did not want to have to make this many changes to their defense in such a short period, however, Telvin Smith has forced their hand.
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REPORT: Jaguars workout free agent RB Mike Gillislee
As the Jaguars prepare to open up voluntary OTAs next week, they are still forming their ideal 90-man roster. A position which has been completely revamped has been the RB position. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Jaguars brought in former Patriots and Saints RB Mike Gillislee for a workout.
The #Jaguars worked out free agent RB Mike Gillislee today, source said. They are one of five teams that tried to sign him last year. He's most recently played for the #Saints and #Patriots.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 16, 2019
Gillislee most recently played for the New Orleans Saints only seeing action in four games accumulating 43 yards on 16 attempts and zero touchdowns. His most successful season came as a member of the Buffalo Bills where he accumulated 576 yards on 101 attempts and nine touchdowns.
The Jaguars attempted to sign him last year, however, he signed with the Saints. The Jaguars may want to simply do their due diligence on a running back they had a prior interest in, just in case.
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Jaguars 53-Man Roster Prediction: Undrafted city of the south?
May 9th was a busy day for the Jaguars. On top of Telvin Smith announcing that he will step away from football for the 2019 season, they also finalized their 90-man roster. I wanted to take a deeper dive into each position to see who will make the final roster. There is a lot of talent the Jaguars will have to part within these coming months.
I will be breaking down each position individually.
Quarterback (3):
Nick Foles (Starter), Gardner Minshew (Backup), Alex McGough (3rd String)
The true battle here is between Alex McGough and Tanner Lee for a roster spot.
Runningback (4):
Leonard Fournette (Starter), Ryquell Armstead (Backup), Alfred Blue (3rd String), Benny Cunningham (4th String)
I believe Ryquell Armstead will earn the backup position to Leonard Fournette before the season starts. Once Fournette goes down with an injury, don't be surprised if Armstead blows you away with his talent. Thomas Rawls isn't likely to make the roster but the Jaguars could give him a roster spot over Benny Cunningham if they so choose.
Wide Receiver (6):
Dede Westbrook (Starter), Marqise Lee (Starter), Chris Conley (Starter), DJ Chark Jr (Backup), Keelan Cole (3rd String), Tyre Brady (4th String)
Tyre Brady is a player who could jeopardize Keelan Cole's roster spot if he shines in rookie camp. Cole's performance last year was disappointing, especially after he stood out as an undrafted rookie. Chris Conley, currently, is better than DJ Chark. DJ Chark has the potential to be a good starting wide receiver in the NFL, but he has to develop first.
Tight End (3):
Josh Oliver (Starter), Geoff Swaim (Backup), James O'Shaughnessy (3rd String)
Josh Oliver, Jaguars third-round pick out of San Jose State, will likely be the starter. However, because Oliver has virtually no blocking skills Geoff Swaim will be the lead blocking tight end on the team.
Offensive Tackle (4):
Cam Robinson (Starter), Jawaan Taylor (Starter), Will Richardson (Backup), Josh Wells (Backup)
There aren't many surprises at this position. The Jaguars former second-round pick, Cam Robinson, and this year's first-round pick, Jawaan Taylor, will be starters. Jawaan Taylor will compete with Will Richardson for the starting right tackle position. However, it shouldn't be hard for Taylor to secure that starting spot.
Offensive Guard (4):
Andrew Norwell (Starter), AJ Cann (Starter), KC McDermott (Backup), Donnell Greene (Backup)
AJ Cann could make right guard the biggest need for the Jaguars this coming season. Cann is a bad offensive lineman, who will have the starting role because of lack of competition. It was surprising the Jaguars didn't draft a guard during the 2019 NFL Draft. Keep an eye out for Donnell Greene, an undrafted free agent out of Minnesota.
Center (2):
Brandon Linder (Starter), Tyler Shatley (Backup)
Brandon Linder, a converted guard, has been outstanding thus far through his career as a center. His starting spot will not be at risk.
Defensive Tackle (5):
Calais Campbell (Starter), Marcell Dareus (Starter), Taven Bryan (Backup), Abry Jones (Backup), Dontavius Russell (3rd String)
In this scenario, I have the Jaguars pushing Calais Campbell inside to defensive tackle. If they chose to start Josh Allen at EDGE, Campbell should be pushed inside as he will beat out Taven Bryan with ease. It isn't likely the Jaguars chose to do this, but if they do, their defensive line will be scary good.
Defensive End (4):
Yannick Ngakoue (Starter), Josh Allen (Starter), Dawuane Smoot (Backup), Lerentee McCray (Backup)
As I mentioned earlier, I have the Jaguars starting Josh Allen at EDGE instead of Campbell. If the Jaguars decide to start Campbell at EDGE, which is likely, Allen could start for the Jaguars at linebacker if they want to utilize him instantly.
Linebacker (5):
Myles Jack (Starter), Jake Ryan (Starter), Quincy Williams (Starter), Leon Jacobs (Backup), Joe Giles-Harris (Backup)
Quincy Williams, the shocking third-round pick, has a good chance to start since Telvin Smith will not play football in this upcoming season. If the Jaguars choose to play Josh Allen at linebacker, he would fit best at strong-side linebacker. So, they could shift Myles Jack over to weak-side linebacker and have Jake Ryan start at middle linebacker instead. If that happens, Quincy Williams will not start. Once Telvin Smith broke the news that he will not return this year, the chances of Joe Giles-Harris's chances of making the roster skyrocketed. Giles-Harris is a player I personally would have been fine with the Jaguars taking in the third-round over Quincy Williams.
Cornerback (6):
Jalen Ramsey (Starter), AJ Bouye (Starter), DJ Hayden (Starter), Quenton Meeks (Backup), Saivion Smith (Backup), Tre Herndon (3rd String)
The Jaguars starters here are incredible, that can't be said about the depth. Quentin Meeks was an undrafted free agent last year who, last season, started in 1 game and played in 8. If the Jaguars chose to sign Saivion Smith and Tre Herndon after rookie camp, there would be 3 undrafted free agents that would be serving as the Jaguars depth. Two of those free agents, Meeks and Smith, were expected to be drafted in the mid rounds of their respective drafts.
Safety (4):
Ronnie Harrison (Starter), Jarrod Wilson (Starter), Cody Davis (Backup), Zedrick Woods (Backup)
Ronnie Harrison played great last season after he beat out Barry Church for the starting strong safety position. Jarrod Wilson is an intriguing player as he has only started 2 games for the Jaguar in his 3 years on the team. Free safety was a position many expected the Jaguars to address in the 2019 NFL Draft, but the Jaguars felt safe with Wilson as the starting free safety. Wilson has the potential to be a good starter, but we will have to wait and see how he turns out.
Kicker (1):
Josh Lambo (Starter)
Punter (1):
Logan Cooke (Starter)
Long snapper (1):
Matt Overton (Starter)
Kick Returner:
DJ Chark (Starter)
Punt Returner:
Dede Westbrook (Starter)
Moves I wouldn't be shocked to see happen:
QB: Tanner Lee as the 3rd string quarterback over Alex McGough.
RB: Thomas Rawls beating out Benny Cunningham for the 4th string running back position.
WR: The Jaguars dropping Keelan Cole and keeping undrafted free agents Tyre Brady or Dredrick Snelson to fill in his role as a 3rd string wide receiver.
OL: Donnell Greene beating out AJ Cann for the starting right guard position before the season is over with.
DL: The Jaguars utilizing Josh Allen at both EDGE and linebacker.
LB: Joe Giles-Harris starting at weak-side linebacker over Quincy Williams.
CB: The Jaguars signing undrafted free agent Tae Hayes over fellow undrafted free agent Tre Herndon as the 3rd string cornerback.
S: The Jaguars choosing to keep Andrew Wingard over the speedster, Zedrick Woods, as a backup safety.
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This weekend I was looking back on my first month of blogging and I realized that I had only shared girl projects. Since I do have a son and a daughter, boy projects are desperately needed.
So, on Saturday afternoon, while the kids were out with their bikes (finally a weekend without rain in this little corner of the world!) I took out my felt scraps and made...pencil toppers.
Why, you may ask? Because my son, now in first grade, has developed the nasty habit of chewing on his pencils and I though that if he had some pencil toppers he liked, maybe he would stop (maybe...).
Inspiration came from The Cuter Book, although I made changes to the original patterns (especially since they involved stuffing the animals and I needed to leave an opening for the pencils instead).
First came the elephant, my son's favorite animal. I cut all the pieces I needed from gray felt, but I retrospect I thing I could have cut the ears together with the face instead of having them as separate pieces).
Then I just needed to sew everything together, measuring the correct opening for the pencil. Here it is, sill missing the eyes:
I glued on the eyes and Mr. Elephant came to be:
Originally, I was only going to make Mr. Elephant, but when my son came back home for a glass of milk and went through the book, he declared he also wanted a worm (what is it with boys and worms?). I tried to explain it was a snake, not a worm, but after a while I realized it was pointless. Whatever it was, he wanted one of those.
Again, I had to wing a pattern out of the idea in the book, but Miss Snake looks bright and happy anyway.
And here they are,ready for school:


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This weekend, McDowell Mountain Music Festival celebrated its 10-year anniversary in style, at a new primo location of Margret T. Hance Park, with good beer from Deschutes, and with awesome bands like The Shins, The Roots, Balkan Beat Box, Les Claypool, and more.
You can catch up on our reviews, interviews, and photos, but what we've got here is a collection of the lessons the festival taught us.
10. It's McDowell Mountain Music Festival's 10th Anniversary
This year, MMMF celebrated 10 years of music -- but tons of people didn't know it was the festival's 10-year anniversary. Not that the lapse in marketing gusto mattered much. Turnout was fantastic, and Margaret T. Hance park made for a perfect location, ensuring that it wasn't overcrowded. Plus, practically every dollar went to charity, and $5 bucks for a Mirror Pond Ale is hard to beat, especially when we're used to paying much more for much worse beer at other events.
9. Beat-Boxing Is Awesome
Once Tomer Yosef, lead singer of Balkan Beat Box, picked the microphone up and began singing and beat-boxing, people were blown away. Any local reggae or hip-hop fan should check them out -- and maybe pick up a few tricks.
8. Roots Rock = Big in Phoenix
Gypsy Western folk rock (think the viola/trombone/bass clarinet/accordion noises of Dry River Yacht Club) and blues-driven rock 'n' roll (Mergence, Sara Robinson and the Midnight Specials) came out on top as the local scenes favorite sounds at this festival.
7. Banjos Are the New Synthesizers
I knew big-time acts like The Lumineers and Mumford and Sons were making waves with old-timey string instruments, but I never knew that banjo-driven bluegrass was such a force to be reckoned in Phoenix, until I saw the crowds for Banana Gun and Jared & The Mill.
6. Last Exit Has Got Some Serious Buzz
Music venue Last Exit has finally reopened, providing a new boost to the local scene. Considering the establishment's upcoming schedule was plastered all over the festival grounds, hopefully the start will be strong, and it'll stay that way.
5. We Get It: Joe Arpaio Sucks
Okay. We all know how big of a hot-button issue Joe Arpaio is in Arizona: Everywhere you went at the festival, people were shoving petitions in your face concerning him. But Phoenix, there is a time and place to talk about this man, and it's not when you've commandeered the mic during Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes' set. Hopefully, local acts take note of how the nonsensical interruption bummed out the crowd.
4. Deadheads Are No Rare Breed in Phoenix
JGB Band, or the Jerry Garcia Band, may be well-known in the Valley because of local musician and vocalist/lead guitarist Dave A'Bear (Hebert) being on board, but they are definitely a little underwhelming. Granted, I'm not be the biggest Grateful Dead fan, but their performance on Sunday was lacking energy. However, there was a guy in front of me where a JGB Band "Winter Tour 1980" T-shirt, who had been following them for years, and claims that he goes to every Valley Grateful Dead cover show he can get his mind wrapped around. According to him, there are a ton of Phoenix deadheads, and on a monthly basis they convene for everything from underground dinner parties to drum circles.
3. Hippies Just Want to Dance
A local adult male music fan wearing a butt crack-baring hippie skirt and no shirt rocks out the same to The Roots as he does the JGB band.
2. Walt Richardson Is a True Force For Good
I wish Phoenix reggae vet Walt Richardson, who talked about the festival's 10 year anniversary and introduced The Roots, introduced more local shows in Phoenix. He just has the happy aura around him (and no, I wasn't feeling that way from the cloud of smoke around me due to the surrounding hippies). I love that he's been involved with the local scene for more than 30 years -- and I'm pretty sure he hasn't trimmed his ground-skimming dreads in the same amount of time.
1. #AZMusicMatters
Any local music fan who hasn't taken the time to check out Kongos, Mergence, Fayuca, The Wiley One, or Future Loves Past should not be able to claim they are a local music fan. Period.
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Future Health Ventures is a unique investment fund; bringing together investors who have:
- a strong background, interest and expertise in health;
- a track record in creating technology driven businesses with a focus on execution; and
- deep links to investment and venture community in Australia.
This gives Future Health Ventures the ability to assist startups not only in growing with capital; but to navigate the complex Australian healthcare industry; to successfully deal with the challenges of a rapidly growing business and to negotiate a profitable investment outcome.
Our team includes:
Dr. Marcus Tan
General Partner
A medical graduate from the University of Western Australia in 1997, with a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Marcus has previously served as a Medical Director for Australia's leading and largest skin cancer clinic groups.
As a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and holding an Executive MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management, Marcus currently leads the Future Health team bringing commercial and domain expertise in healthcare.
Marcus has worked as a management consultant with Equis Consulting Group, a boutique management consultancy he co-founded in 2007 that creates ethical and quality business solutions to health care industry challenges. His key areas of commercial expertise and interest include strategic planning and management, marketing and business development, facilitation and training, corporate advisory and governance, capital raising, and angel investing.
He is currently the Chairman of the Perth Primary Care Network (PPCN), one of the leading Divisions of General Practice in Australia (and future Medicare Local) , and is the Finance Director for the West Australian General Practice Network (WAGPN), the state peak body for WA Divisions of General Practice.
Marcus has a wide network of contacts within the Australian health and business community and has experience with large and small private, public, government, and not-for-profit sectors. He is also a strong believer in giving back and is a co-founder and director of Meridian Global Foundation, a professional philanthropic group and charitable trust.
Adam Yap
General Partner
Adam is an experienced internet investor with a passion for helping early stage companies successfully operationalise their businesses. He's been in the internet business since 1998, creating high traffic businesses with real income flows.
With a double degree in law and accounting, Adam is involved in all aspects of early stage businesses, with a particular focus on technical operations, contract negotiation and management.
Adam has previously been an investor and COO at CalorieKing Wellness Solutions, a global leader in nutrition management software and solutions and was a telecommunication consultant at Accenture, the global management consulting firm.
Nathan Buzza
General Partner
Nathan joins Future Health Ventures on the investment committee with more than 20 years' experience in software, electronics and medical technology.
Having founded Commtech Wireless in 1992, Nathan grew this business into a successful multinational company with offices in Perth, Sydney, Jacksonville, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Vejle and London. In 2008 Nathan negotiated the trade sale of Commtech Wireless to Amcom Software and continued as General Manager for eighteen months post acquisition.
Nathan's success is sustained by his management capacity to drive top line performance through revenue growth, increasing market share, expanding into new markets and introducing new products and services. He has been the recipient of several business awards including the Ernst & Young, Entrepreneur of the Year (Technology, Communications, E-commerce & Life Sciences).
Darius Wey
A double-major Bachelor of Computer Science graduate from the University of Western Australia, Darius Wey is a well-regarded designer and developer whose primary focuses include computational and programming principles, systems, software engineering, graphic and Web design, and mobile computing.
Darius worked as a Software Engineer at IBM, focusing on the development of Tivoli systems and service management solutions, before venturing into the world of technology start-ups by founding Codesparq, a business specializing in the design and development of Web and mobile applications. His technical expertise in this area, coupled with a medical background spanning over three years, also sees him drive and manage the design and development of many of Future Health's innovative solutions as the company's Chief Technology Officer.
When not programming, Darius serves as the Designer & Developer and is a prolific writer for Thoughts Media Inc., a global network of online communities focused on smartphones, laptops, consoles, and digital media, as well as a wide variety of other technologies. Over the years, he has served as the News Editor at Thoughts Media Inc., a member of the Board of Experts panel at Smartphone & Pocket PC Magazine, and an executive in the Perth Mobility User Group. He has delivered many presentations and contributed countless technical articles to Microsoft, multiple user groups, and both online and printed magazines. His passion for and thorough knowledge of mobile computing as well as his desire and willingness to give back to the community has seen him recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP).
Dr. Mike Cadogan
A graduate of the University of Edinburgh and Oxford, Mike is a senior emergency physician at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Western Australia and resuscitation doctor for the Western Force rugby team.
Recognising the need for enhanced medical information distribution in Australia both at a structural and an educational level, he created an interactive intranet learning platform in 2006 to facilitate e-learning using high quality multimedia content. Mike also founded the development of HealthEngine, Australia's most comprehensive search engine to find doctors.
Mike is a prolific writer and editor of Life In the Fast Lane amongst his many blogs and medical texts. He patrols the information superhighway and maintains the highest standard of content quality and integrity across the Future Health family of websites. Widely regarded as the number one medical blogger in Australia and an expert in medical applications of social media, Mike is a sought after speaker and consultant to corporate clients and educational and research institutions both in Australia and internationally.
Jinnan Cai
As a young internet entrepreneur, Jinnan has accumulated a wealth of experience beyond his years. He is a self-taught developer who studied design and advertising before being lured into the business of the web. At the age of 19, he co-founded Buzka, a Silicon Valley award winning technology start-up and BRW Top 100 Australian Web App which shares its secret sauce with Future Health.
Jinnan is passionate about innovations that empower individuals and communities to achieve a whole that is greater than the sum of the parts.
Heidi Allen
Heidi has over 15 years experience in health and publishing industries, working internationally in England and Australia. She develops and shows how to implement digital strategies, and her experience through working with organizations such as Elsevier and CSIRO Publishing has given her a strong insight into the challenges facing companies needing to develop an online presence.
Heidi helps run the digital strategy for HealthEngine as well as BodyInMind.com.au, a clinical research site. She presents regularly on social media marketing and strategy for corporate clients and comments through her strategy blog.


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P&G Rehires A.G. Lafley as CEO to Replace Retiring Bob McDonald
May 23, 2013
A.G. Lafley will return as Procter & Gamble Co.'s CEO, replacing Bob McDonald who announced his plans to retire from the company, P&G said in statement May 23.
Lafley served as P&G's president and CEO from 2000 to 2009. He will take over as CEO effective immediately. He has also been elected to the board of directors and will serve as its chairman.
McDonald is retiring from the company on June 30 after 33 years of service. Lafley's track record with P&G and experience were key factors in the board's decision to rehire him, says Jim McNerney, presiding director of P&G's board.
"The board expects A.G. to further improve results, implement the current productivity plan, and facilitate an ongoing succession process," McNerney said. "The board is confident that he will continue improving P&G's performance."
McDonald joined the Company in 1980 and served as president and CEO from 2009 to 2013.
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RHA T20i Earphones Review/
With these T20i's, Reid Heath Acoustics are betting on an earphone design that pleases all ear types. They present their case with a unique tuning filter system and DualCoil dynamic drivers. Is it the definitive answer to please a spectrum of listeners for £189.95? Well, we've been wearing them as a team effort to truly uncover the sound facts.
Straight after seizing the T20i's from their snazzy box we could see an earphone build quality of exemplary craftsmanship to a level we've not previously witnessed. The metal injection moulded, stainless steel construction feels rock-like. In fact, the attention to detail exhibited on the actual earphones is carried through the entire design, as witnessed by the 3.5mm aux jack, remote and cable splitter adjustment. Running the affair is a lengthy 1.35m cable with its patent-pending mouldable over-ear hooks. If you stand back, though, and appreciate the design, you realise it's a charming one-off. The T20i's from RHA are distinctively shaped and the two colour choices of black and silver do them absolute justice. They look and feel authentically premium!
The weighted design from the steel helps to convey a stable fit in the ears, but this is made even better by the shaping. There's no way you can pop these in the wrong way, they cleverly conform around the ear canal for a locked-in fit that even runners will appreciate! Whilst they're styled with the cable feeding behind each ear, mouldable over-ear hooks make whipping them in and out quicker than designs without this facility, such as the FIDUE A73 earphones. Furthermore, to say RHA have been generous with the selection of interchangeable tips for ear sizes and preferences, would be an understatement. In total there are no less than 8 silicone and 2 memory foam pairs, and all can be included, with the tuning filters and earphones, within the generously roomy supplied carry-case. We could listen to the T20i's all day with little to complain about comfort-wise. The distribution of weight makes them feel 'floaty' within the ears and after five minutes of wearing them we completely forget they're in.
Controls & 360° Mic
So often we put up with earphones that sound and look the part, but the remote is time and again an afterthought, with tinny and clunky to use designs being too commonplace. Here RHA have incorporated a positive to operate 3-button remote which is specifically friendly with Apple products. We've been using the RHA T20i earphones with iPhones, iPads and Macs with across-the-board full functionality. Once accustomed, we could operate it blind. The inbuilt 360° microphone sounds clear and has respectful definition for more than just phone calls too.
Sound Performance
Tuning Filters: The first and only time we used interchangeable tuning filters was with the Rock Jaw Alfa V2 earphones, which left us disappointed due to their regressive sound performance. Conversely RHA have shown that such a system can, in fact, work. The three filters: with 'bass', 'treble' and balanced 'reference' - all add enhancement as they claim to and don't bog down, to any concerning degree, the other frequencies, which was our previous experience from competitors' attempts. The filters screw in and out of the earphones when the tips are removed and are equally tiny in size as Rock Jaw's; we'd seriously advise interchanging indoors! Starting with the bass filter; it's not a dramatic alteration in the sound signature, and the shift in darker tones is subtle in general music listening, but when powerful bass elements within tracks are at play; the comparison between these filters and the 'reference' ones is blatant. It doesn't necessary improve; it's literally just a different sound style. Likewise the treble filters are lighter and defuse the bass tones, favouring a warmer and less energetic sound style. These were our least favourites, however, some people out there do prefer music playback with less bass and highlighted treble. For over 80% of all our listening we had the reference filters installed, which don't try to promote any frequency.
General Listening: As suggested by RHA, we hit play on 'Take Five' by Dave Brubeck. This minimalist yet highly emotive famous instrumental with a saxophone, piano, bass and drums was indeed a good example for the radiance the T20i's produce. The rawness of the sparky sax and the distilled piano were flowing with rich definition into the ears. Indeed the T20i's sound clean and natural with this illustration, but in a broader scope of genres they still dazzle us. Importantly the DualCoil dynamic drivers, which are for all intent and purpose a tweeter accompanied by a main driver producing a frequency range between 16-40,000Hz, prove to be capable of staring down competition from similarly priced entries like the RBH EP3 earphones, and this driver setup serves high, medium and low frequencies - with reference filters installed - fairly. When directly compared to the EP3s the bass shimmers in the ears and the general energy is on a larger scale. Furthermore, the degree of isolation, not just from the surrounding environment, which these earphones are masters of, but between track elements, is exaggerated far more than the RBH EP3 earphones. In fact, there's a soundstage here and it's not just stereo, there's scope which is believably spread from directional angles and music from all genres massively benefits from this.
Skipping to more energetic poppy songs: 'Watch Me Do' by Meghan Trainer, featuring soaring vocals, dark bass tones and shimmering garnishes of other background instrumental, proved to be a rendition that impressed, with the T20i's showcasing that they're broad, dynamic and don't break stamina when tracks demand all frequencies are paid attention. Drum beats soar, vocals pierce and the treble isn't forgotten, projecting audibly through all the busy sound. Another good demonstration, for acoustic attributes, was 'Bubble Toes' by Jack Johnson. This acoustic affair has light background bongo drums, guitars, a main percussion set and, of course, Jack's iconic voice. Notably his voice sounded comparably as rich and life-like as it does on the Marshall Major FX headphones. Against everything we've heard from weeks of using the RHA T20i's, they would appear to be another benchmark setter within their price bracket.
The RHA T20i earphones accomplish astonishingly rich and detailed audio playback that music enthusiasts will relish. We keep saying that earphones are gaining more and more headphone-like qualities; well, the T20i's are an engineering masterpiece and a pair of earphones that have the genuine impact of proper over-ear headphones!


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JAMESTOWN, RI – December 10, 2014 – Mission2.Ocean, an initiative created out of love of our world's oceans, and Clean Ocean Access improved the waters of Narragansett Bay on Saturday, December 6, 2014. At the 9th Annual Hull Cove Coastal Cleanup in Jamestown, 37 people removed 956 pounds of small to medium size marine debris as part of Clean Ocean Access's Marine Debris Solutions Lifecycle Project (MDSLP). Since the inception of this annual event on the first Saturday in December, the total effort of 320 volunteers have removed 9,212 pounds of small to medium size marine debris from this shoreline.
Mission2.Ocean is an initiative of Packaging2.0, the only company in the Northeast offering 100 percent post-consumer recycled packaging and Rhode Island's first Benefit Corporation. Mission2.Ocean aims to raise levels of awareness about plastic packaging pollution and helps create and fund programs locally and globally to reduce levels of plastic pollution in the world's waters and on shores.
"Over the years, I have developed an immense love and respect for our oceans, lakes, and rivers," Michael Brown, Packaging2.0 President and Jamestown resident. "Mission 2.Ocean is my way of helping protect and preserve the environmental balance essential to ensure future generations have a chance to experience it in the same way. Through this new initiative, we support a wide range of efforts and organizations who share our goals to reduce ocean plastic pollution through prevention, innovation, education, science, and action-based efforts."
Packaging2.0's commitment to this includes active participation in expeditions, beach cleanups, and fundraising in addition to measuring the problem and increasing recycling rates to levels far beyond where they are today. The company also continues to connect activists, educators and scientists to the plastics industry and end-users.
"We are grateful for the support from Mission2.Ocean," said Dave McLaughlin, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Clean Ocean Access. "Michael Brown really inspires us to continue to remove small to medium size marine debris from the coastline, especially the really tiny stuff that gets integrated into our food supply and causes the most harm. Michael did a great job of rallying the troops in Jamestown and we look forward to working together on improving ocean health, one cleanup at a time!"
By assisting client companies, such as A Market Natural Foods and Whole Foods Market, in bringing environmentally responsible packaging to their businesses, it is one step further towards Packaging2.0's goal of helping to double the recycling rate for # 1 plastic. In the past few decades, only 30 percent of all PET is being recycled in the U.S. Despite laws and regulations, plastic continues to enter the world's oceans at a rate of about five million pieces a day. The bulk of it enters as litter transported via storm drains and watersheds.
"At A Market Natural Foods it is our mission to help people on their path to wellness," said Heather Raymond, Kitchen Lead at A Market Natural Foods in Newport, RI. "We are committed to providing superior customer service and to put our customers first. Therefore, we are inspired to choose products and services that are natural, environmentally-friendly and less impactful on the physical world we all share. It is important to us to not only provide natural and healthy foods and products but to also use environmentally responsible ways of packaging. We use Packaging2.0's products because they also strive for sustainability and a healthier environment with products that are made from recycled plastics that are clean and able to be recycled again."
Brown continued, "The goal of our collaborations is also to further recycling as one major solution to the plastic marine debris issue. We have asked even our largest customers and suppliers to join with us in supporting our actions. Last year we sold over 10 million packages through a supply chain comprised of thousands of people across the country. By mobilizing even a fraction of this industrial and human might, we know that we can help be the change."
About Packaging2.0
Packaging 2.0, Inc. is located in Jamestown, RI and sells and markets thermoformed plastic packaging made primarily from recycled plastics. Started in 2002 to address the growing need for sustainable packaging solutions Packaging 2.0 provides front-end design services, manufacturing and delivery of innovative packaging products.
In 2013 Packaging2.0 sold over 10 million packages made from over one million pounds of recycled plastic resin. This saved one million kilowatts of energy and 600 tons of greenhouse gas versus if the company used virgin plastic. This is the equivalent to taking over 100 cars off the road for one year. Learn more: http://www.packaging2.com/ and http://www.mission2ocean.com/.


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