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Popland — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:35:57 +0000

There are many great card games to enjoy and it needs to be mentioned that poke is without doubt one of the hottest issues on the web these days. Sure, even hotter than the latest celeb who’s blowing up huge time, the world has gone mad for online poker but there are some parts to poker that not everybody is just too keen on. Winning at poker means enjoying the hand you could have been handled however there may be also an necessary ingredient of enjoying your opponent and bluffing people. Some people are higher at this than others and this can be one thing which prevents individuals from truly succeeding at poker. Something which may be of curiosity to these players is Caribbean Stud.
Caribbean Stud has guidelines which can be similar to 5 card stud poker however the game is played against the dealer. There aren’t any other opponents to fret about and which means that there is no such thing as a need to fret about bluffing or counteracting what an opponent can play. This reduces the strain for some players which mean that this card recreation is a winner for a large number of folk.
The thriller of the origins of Caribbean Stud adds to the attraction
Though Caribbean Stud is a relatively new sport on the planet of poker, particularly with respect to different on line casino games, there is quite a lot of ambiguity about its origins. This doesn’t affect the enjoyment that folks can derive from taking part in the game however it’s truthful to say that players with an interest within the sport wish to know the place the game hailed from. Quite a lot of folks have differing opinions on how the game originated however it’s honest to say that casinos everywhere in the world are very happy that it was invented. Casinos are all the time eager to bring in new methods to make sure gamers come to the desk and this variation of poker caught on very quickly.
Well-known gambler David Slansky has claimed the invented Caribbean Poker back in 1982 although he called it Casino Poker. There have been slightly totally different rules concerned with the supplier being accountable for two hole playing cards, which is totally different from the current recreation the place just one is revealed. There was no additionally notion of a progressive jackpot within the sport that Slansky claimed to have invented either. The sport resurfaced later in Aruba with a variation in the guidelines and a patent tying it to a poker participant and a on line casino proprietor alongside the identify, Caribbean Stud Poker.
A counter argument says that the game came to life on a cruise ship heading to Aruba where the cruise proprietor purchased the rights for the sport from a passenger. The game then discovered great popularity and every year, hundreds of gamers flock to Aruba to play Caribbean Stud in the place that is considered its rightful home.
Caribbean Stud is a recreation that individuals want to play
No matter its true origins, the Aruba hyperlink is very sturdy and it’s a sport that is very popular. Like most great on line casino games, the rationale for the recognition lies in the fact that it’s a simple sport to play but one that can be extremely troublesome to master and win!
Every Caribbean Stud gamers places an ante on a marked area on the desk and all of these wagers have to be positioned before the dealer states that there will be no more bets. There is a progressive jackpot feature in the sport and every participant has the chance to get involved. A participant can indicate their intention to become involved within the progressive jackpot aspect by placing a chip into the slot on the desk which is able to activate a light-weight for their seat. The dealer and all the gamers will then receive five playing cards, all of which shall be offered face down. The supplier starts proceedings by turning over a card and then pushing it in the basic route of the gamers, which is the signal for the gamers to look at their own cards.
At this level, gamers will have the choice to fold or play. In the event that they fold, they are going to forfeit their ante but if they determine to bet, they need to place the bet (which is 2 instances the amount of the ante) into the wager box. As soon as every participant across the table has made their transfer, the dealer is ready to reveal the outlet cards. If the supplier has an Ace/King or increased they’re able to play and because of this they are going to examine the cards that they hold to the playing cards which are being held by the players. If a participant holds a card that beats the dealers qualifying hand, that player wins.
There are a variety of main guidelines involved with the game:
· A player can solely hold one hand at a time. It is not attainable for a participant to carry quite a few palms on the table.
· If a player has decided to participate in the progressive ingredient of the game, they are accountable for placing their wager and that their mild has been activated.
· Gamers will not be allowed to speak with different players about their hand or the hand that is held by the dealer. Any violation of this rule will see a lifeless hand being the result and the entire wagers being forfeited.
· As at all times, the choice of the table is the ultimate one.
· A player is required to maintain all of their five cards in view of the dealer at all times.
These rules might sound complicated but as soon as a player turns into used to the principles, Caribbean Stud becomes second nature and obviously the automated nature of on-line play makes it easier for a participant to stick to those rules. There isn’t any doubt that Caribbean Stud has caught the eye and curiosity of online casino players and this sport is one that has soared in popularity in latest times. It may not be the game that you simply choose to play when you might have your folks round wanting an evening of card action however on the subject of having fun in a web-based on line casino, Caribbean Stud can provide the answer you are in search of!

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The Saturdays make headlines at Hamilton

Popland — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:47:56 +0000

Plenty of gig footage from the girls

The band’s comic relief cover got the set started and the crowd were fairly excited for the headline act. It’s not as though the crowd were all fans of The Saturdays, headlining a charity night means its going to be an eclectic crowd but the enthusiasm and pep of the girls went a long way to winning people over.

Big teeth and smiles alongside big songs is the way to win over any mixed crowd and whatever you think about The Sats, their smiles on stage are beyond reproach. The girls were looking stylish in their white tops and coloured skirts, with the act perhaps introducing a bit more focus to their earlier use of colours.

This is not something that is going to make or break a band but it’s a little touch that can make it easier for fans to connect with a group. Songs like ‘One Shot’, ‘Forever Is Over’ and ‘Issues’, all of which featured in the band’s set, are tracks of a reasonable quality and all gathered a good response from the audience.

Just as the band were preparing to launch into new song ‘Higher’, which if you haven’t seen yet, you can view here, Una let slip about the forthcoming mini-album, which is due in August.

It’s all set to be released the week after the single ‘Missing You’ is released and early internet rumours suggest the mini-album may be called ‘Headlines’. We’ve not seen anything confirming this yet so it could be way off the mark but until we hear something for definite, we are not going to overly worry about it!

The Saturdays didn’t hit the stage until after 10pm and when you think of their young fan base that is pretty late in the evening. Friday 25th of June is the last day of the Scottish term for kids so some may have been able to skip school in the morning but it’s asking a lot for children and parents to hang around so late in the evening.

That said, the girls showed no signs of tiredness and gave a performance full of spirit and vigour. Yes, there are still some moments where the signing is off-key and the dancing isn’t exactly taxing but some of the criticism labelled at The Saturdays is over the line. Heyho, it’s all a matter of personal taste though isn’t it?

With a new min-album coming soon, there doesn’t appear to be any let-up in work for The Saturdays…good stuff!

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The Saturdays perform Higher at Hamilton Racecourse

Popland — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:21:56 +0000

New song from the band’s Scotland show

Anytime a band is preparing new material, it makes sense that their fans are eager to hear what it sounds like. Some fans will want it sound the exact same as their pervious material, after all, that is the reason they fell in love with the band.

Other fans want the band to try new things and provide fresh material that is a step on from their previous efforts.

Obviously the two camps cannot be satisfied in a single track but if a band is releasing a new single or album, there is the opportunity to keep everyone happy.

Una from the Staurdays announced on stage last night that the girls will be releasing a mini album in August featuring old and new tracks. Everyone has heard about the forthcoming single ‘Missing You’ but ‘Higher’ is the other new song that has been getting an airing of it recently.

You can see a clip of it performed in Hamilton below:

On first impression, we have to admit to liking the song. The 30 second clip of ‘Missing You’ that is doing the round is not long enough to make a proper judgment but this song is a lot more like the material we want to hear from the girls.

It’s bright, its breezy and its upbeat.

It’s also got a very punch chorus that will be stuck in your brain all day, which ahs to be a great thing whyen you are talking about a pop song. Okay, the dance routine isn’t going to be troubling anyone who regularly hits the dance floor but thats never been what The Saturdays have been about.

If this is the barometer of new material, can’t wait to hear more from The Saturdays!

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The Saturdays pictures – Hamilton

Popland — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:59:58 +0000

See our exclusive pics from the Hamilton gig

We’ve got some video footage from the girls to follow but to get you started, here are some of the pictures we managed to get of the girls performing at Hamilton Racecourse.

First up is a picture of Mollie

Una may be heading off to Ibiza the morning after this show for a well earned break but she was still giving her all in Hamilton

The night was part of Radio Clyde’s Cash For Kids event so it wasn’t a full on Saturdays show but most fans seemed to be enjoying themselves.

We have more pictures of the girls to follow but this will be enough for starters!

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The Saturdays new album rumours grow

Popland — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:35:27 +0000

Will there be a lot of new material in August?

The Saturdays have been hitting the festival circuit recently and we all know by now that there is a new single coming in August. ‘Missing You’ features a video shot on a beach, so we can only hope that it is an upbeat summery number, even if the title may suggest a lovelorn track.

There are leaks of what may be the cover for the single. We can’t guarantee that this is the cover for the new single but it’s more than anything we have seen to this point.

It looks as though the girl’s previous logo is back with a vengeance, perhaps in an attempt to move away from what some people see as a disappointing second album.

There is definitely a bunch of new material available for the girls to release. Una Healey sent a tweet to her followers stating that the girls will be performing a new song tonight when they perform at the Isle of Man festival. The song is said to be called ‘Higher’ but is believed that the girls will not be playing their next single ‘Missing You’ tonight.

However, there are some internet sites claiming that a press release indicates there will be an album released the week after ‘Missing You’.

The ‘press release’ which we haven’t seen so we cant say if its real or not is said to include ‘Forever is Over’ and ‘Ego’ from the ‘Wordshaker’ record. With ‘Missing You’ included on the track-list, there is said to be another five songs on the release, taking it up to 8 songs in total.

As we said, perhaps its a hoax, perhaps its genuine, we’ll no doubt learn soon enough.

We’ll be seeing the girls next week in Hamilton, are you going to see The Saturdays soon?

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Pixie Lott turns up on World Cup show

Popland — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:32:41 +0000

Yes, the Boys and the Girls love the South African action

Anytime you see a pop star out of their natural habitat, it is well worth watching and the sight of seeing Pixie Lott on James Corden’s World Cup Live was certainly a shock.

She may not be the singer you instinctively think of when you consider football but Pixie had a few football surprises and stories up her sleeve.

Pixie Lott let slip that she was a West Ham United fan and used to have a fancy for Frank Lampard. Pixie Lott was recently pictured in an England kit with Lampard’s name and number whilst flying out to America.

‘Turn It Up’ is Pixie’s new single and fans would have been glad to have caught twenty seconds of the video on the show. After all, the pop star was not just appearing on the show for the good of her health but it’s all part of the promotional activity for the singer.

The singer has a number of big summer shows to look forward to in the next few weeks and her performance at the Wireless Festival at Hyde Park is going to be a major highlight for the singer.

And when the summer fun finishes for Pixie, the re-release of her album is sure to keep her busy until the end of the year and no doubt hoping that the Christmas market is as kind to her as Mother Nature has been.

We’re certainly not going to be upset at seeing Pixie Lott on any TV show, even if it was one as bad as the James Corden World Cup Live but let’s hope there will be some better TV shows for Pixie to appear on in the next few weeks.

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Shakira kicks off the World Cup in grand style

Popland — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:23:44 +0000

It’s time for the Good Stuff

It’s the eve of the World Cup and even if you are not a big fan of the football, you should be able to enjoy the spectacle and excitement of the tournament and of course, there is the official World Cup song and concert.

The song features Shakira, which is reason enough to take an interest in the track and tournament. The woman is a global popstar and probably the most fitting singer to perform on the song. The UK may still be enthralled to violent racist Cheryl Tweedy but when it comes to world wide fame, Shakira takes some beating…and thankfully not a beating in the manner Cheryl Tweedy dishes out to toilet attendants.

The Goodwill Ambassador for the UN who is in the country to perform at the opening party has spent time touring schools and helping the foundation to ensure the nation will see a benefit from the World Cup for many years to come.

One of the things that any nation needs to offer its population is a strong education as this will help bring benefits for future generations. Shakira was touring schools in South Africa, meeting children but also highlighting the need for education funding for youngsters in the region.

Shakira has a tremendous record of charity work and it is always good to see when a star utilises their fame and fortune to bring benefits to others. We’re a fan of the music and she’s a lovely looking lady but having a charitable side ensures that Shakira is one of our favourite pop stars on the planet.

Are you watching the World Cup whenever, wherever you are?

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Fat dancer from Take That reunited with fat mate

Popland — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:46:00 +0000

Woop-de-woop-wopp

Take That eh?

Back in the day they were a group for daft wee lassies and nowadays they are a group for drunk middle-aged women. It’s hardly living the pop dream but well, so many of you just love them, don’t you?
How many tears were shed when Robbie Williams decided he wanted to go smoke with the naughty boys at the back of the bike sheds and leave the rest of his pals behind. Poor Gary Barlow was on pills for his nerves because of the break-up but that’s all changed of late.

Take That split…did nothing and then reformed and suddenly became the biggest pop act in the country again. Selling stadiums all over Britain sparked a huge influx of money for the boys in the band, the record labels and the makers of Lambrini. Robbie felt left out and now looks to be crawling back to the lads with his tail between his legs.

A lot of people herald the band as genius songwriters but when you consider that Barry Manilow wrote one of their best songs, you realise that they aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
Still, the full-on reunion looks to be getting closer as Robbie and Gary reunite on a track, which hilariously enough, is entitled ‘Shame’. The single, which features song-writing credits for both artists, will be released as a single on 4th October.

‘Shame’ will be part of Robbie William’s greatest hits album but sadly, it will not be the title track with Robbie deciding that ‘In and Out of Consciousness’ was a better selection. In and out of popularity would be a lot more truthful but not one that the humourless yet ego-filled little man would approve of.
Do you want them back for good?

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Should we worry about Little Boots?

Popland — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:18:55 +0000

Mere cancellations or something more?

Cancellations? Why they are as rock n roll as amps that go up to 11 and girls that like to service the boys in a band. There are always plenty of reasons to have cancellations but sometimes the reasons for them happening start to add up.

Now, sometimes that adding up leads to 2 + 2 equalling 5 but in the music industry, too many cancellations can sometimes be a bad sign for an artist. As regular readers will know, we’re massive fans of Little Boots on this site, dating back to the Dead Disco days and we keep a close eye on her movements.

Okay, some of the pop forums like to give her a kicking from time to time as the sales haven’t reached the levels of a Florence, an Ellie or thingumy but for us musically, Victoria outstrips them all.

The first real worrying signs came when the American tour at the start of Spring was curtailed early. The Coachella festival ensured that it there was a logical conclusion to the trip but far too many gigs in the middle went missing. As always, this got some of the Americans hot under the collar and angry about our popstar.

Cancellations are never great but heyho, the best and the bold have had problems finishing US tours so its not as though it’s the first time this has happened.

However, the news that her very own Little Boots Camp, scheduled for Leeds this Saturday night has been cancelled is more concerning. More so because there has been no explanation or reasoning behind the cancellation.

We’re not the type of site that demands to know everything an act gets up to, so we’re not clamouring for every detail but when there is silence, it’s only going to cause people to think the worst. Especially when Little Boots is still scheduled to dj at the London leg of the Stag and Dagger festival.

Are poor ticket sales behind the cancellation?

Are the record company getting twitchy about funding any more work by the artist?

Again, a switch to acoustic shows this summer has got people thinking aloud but after touring for a couple of years, it may be that Victoria just fancies a change of pace whilst working on new material. If that’s the case, then all credit to her for delivering something fresh and interesting.

She also appears to be ploughing on with new material, both under her own name and with the Lovers & Gamblers collective. Twitter is a great way for artists to share information with their fans and LB is quite forthcoming with news.

We’ve gleaned that perhaps around 10 new songs have been placed in various states of completion and today has been Devo day for Lovers & Gamblers, remixing one of the band’s tracks.

We’re up for this…Devo are excellent and in 2008, we managed to catch their live show twice….they were great both times.

So……is there anything further in this latest cancellation and should we be worrying about what Little Boots will be up to next?

They hype machine that got rolling behind her has probably caused as much harm as good but we feel it has actually overshadowed much of her good work. Some wrong turns were maybe taken in initially chasing the indie-cool crowd, a more organic path could have been better to follow.

In that regard, a change of label or direction would not be the worst thing for Little Boots. We’re not sure if everyone will agree…and we aren’t too fussed but we’re still hoping for a blockbusting second record that will see her on top and bigger than she was ever tipped for.

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The Saturdays are Missing You already

Popland — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:14:07 +0000

Well, the new single will be in July

The internet has been abuzz with what The Saturdays were going to do next and even though a re-issue of their second album seemed likely, it seems the girls may be foraging onwards in their pop adventures.

It has been announced that the next single from The Saturdays will be entitled ‘Missing You’ and will be released on July 26th.

The girls are currently rehearsing the dance moves and the recording of the video is imminent (it’s probably underway as we type) and maybe we are adding 2+2 to get 5 here but if there are dance moves needing rehearsed, hopefully its an upbeat number.

After all, the song is being released at the height of summer and what better way to enjoy yourselves than a cheery and cheeky upbeat number. We’ve not always agreed with the choice of singles for the girls, so here is hoping this one gives them a big smash.

Don’t forget that The Saturdays are popping up in quite a few places this summer, and if you head along to the shows, you may just get to hear the new track. You can see the girls at the Isle of Wight festival, at Hamilton Racecourse, at Haigh Hall, Thetford Forest and Rochester Castle amongst others so if you want to see The Saturdays, you have no excuse to not do so!

As soon as the new single hits the internet, we’ll get on it and hopefully stick it up onsite…as well as getting our first thoughts on it.

What are you hoping for from the new Saturdays single?

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