Quick, Sorta Bored Update

So, summer's going pretty well. Been havin quite a bit of fun and have stayed fairly busy. Yes, I'm still itching like fuck to play some live poker or maybe the occasional staked 1/2 or 2/4 session, but I will have to wait for my friend to get bak in town to do both actually... :-( Neway, main activities of mine have been going to the pool, movies, and a shitload of bball, all of which are with diff groups of friends haha; diff shit for diff people. Neway, saw Oceans 13 a while ago I never actually mentioned it- definitely the funniest of the three, probably the most intricate plot and a bit confusing, but overall worth it and good value. I'd probably say it's as good if not a bit better than Oceans 11, and fans of the series would be well-advised to see it. Knocked up wuz a fckin riot, and was not just summed up in the previews. The jokes were hilariously crude and uncouth, while surprisingly sophisticated...(if possible)? I cannot wait to buy this movie when it comes out. Though nobody in this movie is even a known star, I'm sure after this movie, since they were all good actors, they should get some more decent roles in the future. Everyone played their part perfectly, and there was a real chemistry between the characters, sort of Seinfeld-esque.

On a side note, I just want to reaffirm the amazing perspective all of the CardRunners staff has on the game, namely Brian and Taylor. Their blogs actually give the best advice on life for poker players that is probably available on the net, and their videos have very detailed info, and when watches all the videos either of a cash game, MTT, or SNG, they will see enough scenarios where they can get a good grasp of the game and play based on the many factors a player must consider: Position, Your Image, Opponent's Image, Opponent's Perception of his Image at the table, Chip position, Stack size in relation to blinds and opponents, as well as the structure and time between levels. Anyway, I was reading Taylor's latest blog, and I completely agree with it. He states about a major revelation he had about Live vs Online players. I would say... 1/30 live pros is good, while 95% of online pros are very good. That is a slightly ridiculous estimate, but to be honest, not quite far off! On high stakes poker, I see the tourney donks and whatnot play, and so-called "cash game specialists." I've only been impressed with a few: Actually, Mimi tran played excellent, Harman pretty good, Mike Matusow (though some of the minraises he makes are retarded...), and a few other live players I forget... I am particularly disappointed with Negraneu's play... I used to think he was close to G-d as far as poker players go, but he really is sick obvious. He bet/calls with mid pair for 1/3 pot and stupid shit, c/instacalls flop trying to peel a gutshot, etc. Maybe he's just been off his game- I'd still say his handreading is great, but he is a bit of a fish, partially maybe because he's a definite gambler and will take -EV risks just because that is his personality... I used to think Phil Hellmuth wuz amazing, then recently I thought he was retarded (he is at cash games for sure), but now I realize there is a method to his madness. I now realize he is top 5, if not THE best nlhe tournament player in the world. Some of the online kids like TheTakover, WaccoKid, and Imper1um are complete sickos, this guy rele does know what he's doing. Phil does play for the win, but at the same time maximizes his skill advantage by playing small pots whether he's in or out of position. He's mixing up his play, and though I used to think he was an idiot because he used to c/f a lot after he raises preflop or cbet 2/5 pot, I realize thats standard for him regardless of having a big hand or a monster, and while he does let people suck out on him too cheaply, his goal is small pot poker and grinding. Though he does pay off a little too much, that's just the nature of his style. He can afford to pay off! And people always try to bluff him because they have so much respect for him and want a story to tell at home. So yea, that's my rant... :) Didn't expect this post to be that long; more updates to come on how the lovely summer is going.