Daniel Moravec

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So I’m out at the LAPC in Los Angeles and have been playing just a shade less than perfect. The only problem is that no matter how good the reads are that I’m putting on my opponents and their hands, my hands just refuse to hold up in big pot situations. Here’s a run down:

Satellite Tournaments to get into the LAPC Main Event; $1,060 each game $10,000 to the winner.

1) MTT: hand a) (ATs) all in on 9s7s7c flop. I whif the flush draw, but I’m still in. Hand b) (9Ts) all in on J88 flop (short stacked), I miss the straight draw and get knocked out.
2) 10 person sng, 4 players left: (AJ) vs A9 all in preflop with 4 left, 9 flops and I lose. We were both deep stacked.
3) 10 person sng: (AJs) vs QTs all in preflop, T flops and opponent picks up flush draw on turn. I lose.
4) 10 person sng: (AKs) vs AKs all in preflop, opponent catches his flush and I lose.
5) 10 person sng, 5th hand: (KK) vs QQ vs JJ vs AKo all in preflop. Flop is 84A and I lose.
6) (33) vs AKo all in preflop and I lose this flip.

$10/$20 no limit cash games

HAND 1

I hold AQ in seat 5
Seat 2 raises to $110
A weak player in seat 3 calls $110
I reraise to $350
Weak player in seat 3 calls $350.
Flop is Qc6c8s, I hold the Q of clubs.
I bet $500
Weak player in seat 3 calls $500.
Turn is Q68[4]
I bet $800.
Weak player moves all in for $1000 more
I call $1000 more.
River is A684[9].
Weak player shows 64d and takes it down.

This is a great resource for those of you who use poker tracking software such as Poker Tracker, Holdem Manager, etc.

http://www.pokerlistings.com/strategy/Interpreting-Your-Opponents-Stats

I purchased my first Mac a few years ago, and I must say, I have never been happier with a computer in my life. I was really nervous to switch from a PC and I held off for over a year. But now, I am never going back! I have Windows on my Mac too, but still never use it. I can safely say that Windows is basically useless to me! Thank God!

Although City Center has been open for nearly a month now (since December 16th, 2009), AT&T users can expect to stay at another hotel if they want to make any phone calls.

The completion of the City Center project was anticipated by many. Unfortunately, AT&T customers visiting City Center have been less than enthusiastic with many people dropping calls, not receiving a signal, and unable to utilize text messaging or 3g internet service.

People such as myself have expressed utter disappointment with the City Center staff about the lack of service at City Center. I approached the director of the City Center poker room with a typically simply question, “Excuse me, where can I go to get cell phone service with AT&T?”

After being pointed towards the exit doors, my question was commented on by several other poker players in the room. “You’re going to have to go to Harmon if you want any service,” and “You won’t get any signal in here with AT&T so good luck with that.”

I left my stack of chips on the table and proceeded toward the exit in hopes to gain a signal, which I didn’t receive until I was hundreds of feet outside of the 16,797,000 square foot building which lies on a 76 acre premier plot of land.

I decided to call AT&T about the issue. After clicking through to the “close account” option, I was greeted by a representative. I asked the representative why I was unable to receive service at City Center in zip code 89103, and why my phone was dropping nearly 10 calls per day at my condo in Panorama Towers, also in zip code 89103.

AT&T Representative: “The City Center tower has not yet been completed, but I can put you in touch with tech support and they may be able to assist you with the degraded service that you’ve been experiencing.

After about 45 minutes speaking to her about the “degraded service,” the AT&T representative had given me a $550 credit toward future bills.

This conversation was over a week ago and AT&T cell phone service is still not functioning inside of the City Center project. How long will it take them?

What you need to pack for a trip to Europe, how much, and how to fit it all into a single carry-on bag, with some extra room for a souvenir or two.

This is the same list that I used for the first time traveling to Europe but slightly modified, whether I’m going for a week or a couple months. You can always buy extra clothing on your trip. Although my purposes for traveling to Europe are usually for business, the only business related item I bring is my laptop.

When you’re packing you should consider the six cardinal rules of traveling:

1. Avoid white
2. Avoid wrinkling
3. Clothing that layers well
4. Lots of pockets
5. Avoid electric items
6. Less is more

I went in the fall and brought way too much stuff! It was very costly when I ran into an airline that had lower luggage limits that normal. Limits were 15 kilo for checked baggage and 10 kilo for your single carry-on, much different than the laws of the United States. I strongly suggest sticking to this list and don’t bring any more than what I’ve listed here or you’ll be paying BIG TIME (20 EUR per kilo over!)

Important

• 3 to 4 loads worth of laundry detergent

Clothes

• 2 pairs of jeans.
• 1 belt.
• 4 pairs of underwear.
• 4 pairs of socks.
• 3 t-shirts. Keep them dark. Wear under longer sleeve shirts so the t-shirts will soak up the sweat and you can wash them)
• 2 long sleeve shirts. Nothing thick, try to pack microfiber stuff)
• 1 sweater. Keep it warm and dressy. Europeans wear a lot of nice sweaters when it’s cold. Sports jackets are very popular in countries that are chilly.
• 1 jacket. Only when you’re visiting late fall or winter.
• 1 pair of good walking shoes. Don’t bring anything fancy if you can avoid it. Shoes take up A LOT of space in your luggage and are really heavy. Just bring a single pair of walking shoes OR comfortable black shoes that you can walk in for miles at a time if you’re going to a conference.
• 1 hat. If you’re not too concerned about fashion, grab a Tilley Hat. If you don’t plan on being in the sun all the time, grab a regular ball cap.
• 1 pair of sunglasses. Polarized are the best. Pack a pair that doesn’t take up much space with a bulky container.
• Some jewelry. Pack a small amount of jewelry if you require it. Jewelry is heavy so we don’t recommend taking more than a single watch, necklace, and bracelet.

Toilet/Lou/Bathroom/Restroom

Store your liquids in quart size plastic bags. I prefer Ziploc. This will prevent spills from happening and the airport TSA prefers it this way. Minimize the space that you use by packing airport sized items. These can be easily purchased at Target or Walmart.

• Toothbrush. Avoid electric.
• 1 small tube of toothpaste. You can always get more from a hotel.
• Small soap bar. Bring the sliver that’s left in your shower and collect others from hotels along the way. You could exchange this for a small bottle of body wash instead.
• Razor. Avoid electric.
• Small bottle of shaving cream
• Medicines. Keep prescription drugs in their original containers in case TSA searches your bag.
• Extra glasses and/or contact lenses. If you wear glasses all the time, bring an extra pair. If you prefer contact lenses, bring 1 pair of glasses and an extra set of contact lenses. The longer your stay, the more contact lenses you should bring.
• First-aid kit. Don’t forget to pack lip-balm, bandages, hand-lotion, sunscreen, and decongestant.
• Comb.
• Laundry Kit. You’ll be doing lots of laundry in your sink or tub. Bring travel detergent, a braided clothesline, and a stain eraser such as a Tide Pen.
• Condoms. US brands are safer.

Documents

• Language phrase-books. You’ll need this if you’re in a country that doesn’t speak English well.
• Journal & pens. Or you can use a laptop if you’re bringing one along.
• Camera, memory cards, & battery charger. Don’t flaunt a gigantic camera bag that screams “steal me.”
• Address list. If you have an iPhone, update your address book with everybody that you plan on sending postcards to. People love to receive postcards.
• Bug spray. For rural travelers.
• Luggage locks. TSA approved.
• Tiny folding umbrella. You’ll need this for when it rains.
• Tiny flashlight. LED are the brightest and most compact.
• Plug adapters. For charging your cell phone and camera.
• Compact duct tape. Trust me.
• Inflatable neck pillow. Bean filled take up too much space, and these help A LOT when you want to rest on the plane.
• Eye mask. You’ll fall asleep much easier on the plane with one of these.
• Front-pocket wallet. Pick-pockets thrive on naive tourists who carry cash in their back pocket.
• Money. Exchange whatever you can at a Wells Fargo bank before you leave. They are the only bank in the US that will do a commission free exchange for their customers. I pack about $300 to $500 per week of travel so I can enjoy sightseeing and fantastic restaurants. You can use credit card too, but your bank will charge crazy currency conversion rates. I found this out the hard way.
• Passport. You won’t go far without it.
• Airline tickets.

The poker world mourns after the death of famous poker player Amir Vahedi on January 8th, 2009.

Amir Vahedi died at the age of 46 due to complications of his diabetes and will be missed by many. He was born in Tehran, Iran, and began his poker career in 1997, cashing his first event in 2000. Amir was awarded with the honor of being named No limit Texas Holdem player of the year in 2001. He won his first WSOP bracelet in a May 2003 event. Only two weeks later, Amir Vahedi cashed in sixth place in the World Series of Poker Main Event.

Amir was always known for chomping the end of a cigar while he played poker. He was also the poker player who prompted Ben Affleck to begin playing poker. Amir Vahedi was a member of the Absolute Poker team of professional poker players. His teammate, and good friend, Mark Seif broke the news on Amir’s personal blog.

I feel fortunate to say that I had a chance to meet this wonderful man. Amir was an extremely lighthearted person, joking about things that most others would not joke about. He was a great poker player too, and when sitting across from him, one could not help but see how humble Amir Vahedi was when he would scoop a pot.

His laughter filled many poker rooms in the past, and he will be missed.

Amir Vahedi Dies at age of 46

As I was leaving the WSOP the other day, this girl jumps out of her car with her arms waving and started screaming… “Stop! Stop!… Can I check out your car? Oh ya, I work for PokerNews.com… when can we setup and interview?” Below are the results of the interview… great job guys!