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What to Watch on Netflix
Since 1999 I’ve been saying I would happily pay for a service which lets me instantly stream the shows and movies I want to watch. While Netflix is exactly that it has created a new issue: trying to decide what to actually watch. I’ve done Google searches myself for “the best movies on Netflix” or [...]
Why the King of Clubs is the Wealthiest Card in the Deck
If we want to talk about the King of Clubs, we must first look at the nature of his empire. Traditionally, ‘clubs’ have represented fraternities, associations and co-operation. They herald the art of negotiating, and the power of networking and syndicating. The King of Clubs is no exception. During his rise to power the good [...]
Online Dating Tips: The Eight Worst Things You Could Possibly Say
Often times online dating profiles seem like they are a testament to people who do not want to get dates. You have to wonder what some people are thinking, not thinking, or possibly drinking when they start typing up that new post or profile. It doesn’t matter if it’s Craigslist, Plenty of Fish, OK Cupid, or [...]
Analysis: Who is the NBA’s Fastest Player in 2013?
When it comes to the fastest players in the NBA, a lot of people are quick to throw their favorite names into the mix. After the April 24th UKC vs. Houston game, Emmy Award-winning sports commentator Charles Barkley stated, “Russell Westbrook may be the fastest person to ever play in the NBA.” Meanwhile, in a [...]
Why the King of Spades is Worst, Best King in the Deck
He’s a casino demagogue, the captain of the cards, the Kaiser of the cash, and the King of Kings —that’s right; we’re talking about the King of Spades, the guy you love to hate. The King of Spades, like the rest of the cards in traditional 52-card playing deck, has its origins in the Tarot, a [...]
Why the King of Diamonds is the Most Powerful King in the Deck
If you have played cards for any length of time you will have encountered the “one-eyed” cards. There are two one-eyed jacks in a standard deck of cards, and (less known) there is a one-eyed King as well: Diamonds. There is something unmistakably significant about these cards, and that’s why they are most often regarded as [...]
Why the King of Hearts is the Most Bad Ass Card in the Deck
The King of Hearts gets a lot of hype. It is for a good reason. Some call him a fraud, some call him crazy, and many even say that he is of the persuasion to take his own life. What is the true story behind this seemingly dysfunctional member of the card nobility, and why [...]
Five of the Craziest Gambling Stories in History
They say that fortune favors the bold, and the following stories are bolder than a Doritos commercial from 2006. If you like to think you like to push the luck envelope, then see how well you match up with some of the craziest and most daring bets that have ever been made. 1. Ashley Revell Bets His [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Leave $10,000 in a Casino Bathroom
Picture yourself at the casino. It is getting late, and you are thinking that you might head home. You decide to give the machine you are playing one last spin for good measure. Sure enough, the planets and the symbols align and you find yourself looking at a $10,000 win. After cashing out, you make [...]
The “Honest Fool” Poker Strategy
There’s no need to wax eloquent on the finer points of poker strategy. Suffice to say, poker is one of the more organic card games out there. By organic I mean that there are a number of different layers operating simultaneously in any given match. There is psychology: the duel of wits between other players, [...]
Guitars of Legend: That Rock and Roll Sound
Exactly where does that legendary guitar sound come from? You bought a guitar, patched it into an amp, unsheathed your plectrum and played your favorite riff note for note, yet it sounded nothing like it should. The beautiful thing about an electric guitar is the endless ways you can tweak, modify and manipulate the sound. [...]
How to Pick the Perfect Video Game
I while back we posted a flowchart on how to pick the perfect board game. People really enjoyed it, thus we’re coming back with the sequel: How to Pick the Perfect Video Game. You can check out How to Choose the Perfect Board Game here. The games below aren’t always the latest in a series. [...]
