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Another Powerful, Smart, and Revolutionary

2007-12-27T12:44:00.001-08:00

...Leader has been lost.

I am not a periodical editor, so I am not weighing in with my own opinion on this tragedy; but, I urge everyone who has little knowledge of what is going in the Middle East, to open your eyes and your mind and observe the turmoil that civilians must go through daily in this "power-struggle" in one of the most influential regions of the world.

There is no need to link you to a article, unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard about this heart-wrenching assassination. Bhutto, the former-prime-minister of Pakistan, was loved by her people and other throughout the reason. He blend of secularism, while maintaining religious ethics, and restoring political democracy to a country with a rich heritage is more than amicable.

This is going to be a very difficult period of time for the people of Pakistan and, as someone from a country that is under constant duress, I feel nothing but compassion for all the innocent people of this country and the anguish about the fate of a very powerful, nuclear-power.

Getting Close

2007-12-20T10:20:00.000-08:00

...For More Resolutions.

Yes, again, it is that time of the year. Almost. The four, maybe five days, everyone tries to quick smoking, eat less, be nicer to people, exercise, or whatever goals that one may. To many Americans, I think we over idealize the whole notion of a clean-slate for the start of a new year.

For most whom set out to better themselves, these goals are easily attainable. Sometimes they are as simple as cutting down calories in your diet or adding some cardiovascular exercise to the weekly regiment. But for the most part, I believe that these new year's resolutions become over burdening and, in themselves, are inherently flawed and are bound to fail.

I believe that many will set goals, jumping on the yearly bandwagon to self fulfilment or stability, and oversee what is the most important part of achieving goals. Structured planning.

No, this is not a Finance term, even though it may as well be, but it is a term I am going to use to describe a manner of methodically approaching goals that will result in many of those aspirations being completed successful, instead of just laying on the floor next to all the "Lose Weight Now" or "How to get Rich, in Two Minutes" books that have accumulated throughout the years.

We can use gambling as a example here. How many of us have had the desire to move up in stakes? I do not think there is a professional poker player that reads my blog who has not asked themselves, "When am I taking my shot? I want to be at the next level already!"

While maintaining a positive mindset for achieving a goal, many forget that most of these goals need to be achieved over the long term. All too well, the feeling is known by players whom choose to take a four-buy-in shot to a particular level and bitterly return when the plan did not succeed.

On my next update, I will briefly go over a mock-strategy for one trying to build a bankroll and move up in stakes, as well as address the rest of my "Resolutions" rant.

Variance

2007-12-06T14:40:00.000-08:00

..and why I love it.

Well, I started my 50NL career with a nice upswing. Not a heater; but, it felt good to win double what I am used too. As I mentioned in my previous post, I really do not think that 50NL is any harder that 25NL, yet at the same time, I have encountered problems and situations at this level that I have never ran across before.

The first thing I noticed immediately, was the Check/Raising. On my second and third day playing this week, I was encountered players who were constantly check/raising me on the flop in my pot and their own. I usually do not fret a c/r but I felt that many of these players are doing as a feeble attempt to bluff. I have yet come up with my standard reaction to these light c/r but it is something I need to focus on.

Secondly, playing straight forward poker at these levels seems so much more beneficially than I have thought before. I am not being as fancy as a used to be and it works better. I cut my hand range down a bit and found when I am playing ~21/15 is better than when I was playing upwards 25% VPIP.

These players seemed to better when it came to just calling my raises in position. (Or they just do it more and are still bad at it.) Unfortunately, since I am still novice at these stakes, I cut down my range from UTG-MP. I am not as-readily opening up suited-connectors and other garbage hands just for my table image.

Third, the aggressiveness of these players is incredible. Checking to them, is like checking to me on a flop, in your pot. They will always bet it. No matter how strong my flop and preflop lines are, when I check the turn, I seem to get hit with pot-size bets constantly and I love it. The c/r on the turn has become a huge play in my book and I am doing it with a pretty wide range of hands, which include AK for TPTK, suited connectors on complete bluffs, combo-draws I picked up and etc. Yea, I have gotten called by the top part of peoples ranges but usually I have good equity going in.

Finally, my rakeback is incredible. I love the fact that playing 3-4K hands a day is guaranteeing me between $50-60. With the addition of any Iron man bonuses I am going to be receiving, playing poker has never been so sweet.

So, in summation, I have been doing good. Not to say that I have not made any crucial mistakes: I made more than my fair share for 900 drunk hands last night. This will be the last time I am waking up in the morning beating my self up for how terribly I played after coming back from the bar with some of the Dynastiers. Never doing the drunk cash-game thing again.

Also, Christmas is coming up. So, make sure you guys recognize who is important in your life and take care of them. Remember, for many people, especially family, there is nothing material that can replace the love and affection that one can provide.

.....there are a pair of Maui Jims I am praying for tho. LOL. I have seen Denis Leary wearing these for two seasons on his FX series, "Rescue Me" and I have wanted them since. Well I found 'em!

Wanna Make Noise...

2007-12-03T22:50:00.000-08:00

..Make Noise.

So, who am I? What's my mother fuckin name? For a while the answer to this question was simple. I dunno. Since I graduated high school, I have worked as a pizza delivery driver, a insurance agent, worked at a car shop, and managed a deli in a supermarket.

All the meanwhile, I have my parents constantly hounding me to finish school, I have my own personal desire for success, and I am still juggling the responsibilities that come with being a home owner and a student. It will be very hard for me to go to school full-time and keep the lights on at the house.

If only there was a way for me to make $20 a hour and enjoy my job....

Oh wait, I forgot that I am the uber-sickness when it comes to cash games. Yea, I still make some mistakes and my game is still ever evolving but I have still been successful when it comes to maintaining a bankroll. I analyzed my game until I was able to go from just being a slight winner to being able to move up in stakes and make more money than I ever have.

So this is my situation right now, I have over two-grand on Full Tilt Poker and have been grinding 50NL daily. These games are incredible and the differences between 25NL is insurmountable. These players seem to "play" more poker but are worse at it than they would like to believe. I am running across more aggressive players, who are not necessarily better than the fish. They like to bluff and play back at me in spots that I have found to be very profitable for me.

The density of fish at this level also seems adequate with one main difference: They seem to like felting more. I do not know if this is just something that variance is throwing at me but I notice these idiots like to get in preflop and post flop much more readily than the nits at 25nl.

Of course, we all now that 'shit does stink'. When you gamble for a living, you go trudging through feces on a regular basis, yet there are steps that one can take to make sure they stay smelling Rosy. These can range from maintaining a proper mind state, playing fully rolled, and making sure that every players maintains the desire to analyze holes in his/her game.

Among these precautions, the most important one is often over looked and never talked out. Offline savings and money spending habits. I have more than enough online at this point, but after a enlightening conversation with Mr.Flamm, I realized why I am not comfortable yet quiting all my day jobs. I have a 1/4 of the offline savings that I need (based on having 3 months of living expenses saved) and that is not sufficient when it comes to a professional poker player. I will not always be able to withdraw from my roll whenever I would like.

All in all, life is great. I am making money now. I have a great outlook on life and am ready to finish school. I am still working 3 days a week at Dominos, just to save up money offline. For another three-four weeks, I am going to be grinding professionally and driving for 'insurance'. I am going to continue feed my input into Poker Dynasty and as soon as time allows it, I will regularly be making videos and reaching out to members of Dynasty and readers of my blog and supporting them with my knowledge.

Fly by it-

2007-10-16T16:27:00.000-07:00

The Short Boring Explanation...

Things That I Know:

-I don't want to work while I am in school.

-I need to save up money and get better at saving it.

-I can do anything.
Most of the people in this world are not mentally, intellectually, or physically on the same level as I am.

I wanna be a Billionaire.

Things I am doing now:

-Working 7 days-a-week.
-Keeping a good mental mindset and outlook on life.
-Saving up mad dough.

All this is to "artificially inflate" my bankroll. I wanna fly by 50NL and say "fuck it, I am just going right to 100NL." This way, by the next school semester, I can play professionally and focus on the schooling that needs to be done.

That is what I am doing right now. Obviously, I am tired and, sometimes, the last thing I wanna do is stare at my computer after working all day.

A King and A Jack

2007-09-25T16:06:00.001-07:00

...walk into a bar.

Eh, it is never any fun when it is just two guys at the bar. Still have to wait in line for drinks. If it is crowded, you are lucky if you don't lose your friend. And if the King happens to find a Queen- the Jack get screwed. (eh, maybe the other way around).

Wait, what am I talking about...

I am talking about playing dominated hands. When I use the term dominated, I am referring to the situation in which you are playing a hand that can easily make the second best 1 or 2 pair hand.

Hands like QJ, KQ, QT, AT, AJ, an etc. are all dominated by there counterparts.

Now, in a game as positional as NLHE, we can use position to extract profit from dominated hands while trying to keep the hands that have us dominated at bay.

Regardless, playing any of the dominated hands out-of-position is not easy. What happens when we flop top-pair with JT? In our raised pot, we continuation bet most of the time. If get played back at, we cannot move on without a dead read. It even becomes worse when they just call and we are forced to check/evaluate one or two more streets, in general. (We should be making out decisions on the turn, imo)

I think situations similar to the one above are huge leaks in many players games because the player with the weaker hand will generally be inclined to call value bets by better hands.

Well, what if we have position? Then everything changes and we can do almost whatever we want. When we have QJ on the button and someone raises in early or middle position, we have the advantage of calling and evaluating our opponents hand strengths. When we have an idea on how broad of a range any particular player can have, we can start to playback at them appropriately.

Granted, I had a good read on this opponent, this is a example of how this can be applied.

Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $0.10/$0.25 Blinds - 6 Players - (LegoPoker Hand History Converter)

SB: $40.15
BB: $8.50
UTG: $25.90
MP: $75.90
CO: $25.00
Mo D (BTN): $24.55
Preflop: Mo D is dealt (6 Players)
UTG raises to $0.85, 2 folds, Mo D calls $0.85, 2 folds

Flop: ($2.05) (2 Players)

UTG bets $1.70, Mo D raises to $6.00, UTG folds

Uncalled bet of $4.30 returned to Mo D

Pot Size: $5.45 ($0.25 Rake)

Now, had we decided to 3bet this UTG raiser and he cold-calls. When the flop comes and he leads, we probably can't do this because his range raising UTG should be pretty tight and if he is calling 3bets OOP we can definitely subtract most of the hands from his range.

So, long in short, when you have position, it is often better to call instead of 3bet with dominated hands, even if they are suited. This is not to say, you should not mix up your game and confuse your opponents but learning to play your position will open up more lanes for you to expand your game. It will help you improve your hand reading skills because you will be able to showdown more often and you can take pots away at the proper times.

Random News

2007-09-24T18:45:00.000-07:00

Gotta post something today...

This makes me not want to leave my house, especially since I live next to USF.

http://www.dogflu.ca/09242007/19/usf_student_dies_from_bacterial_meningitis

Why You are Weak

2007-09-23T11:37:00.000-07:00

...written by Dr. Phil

Addiction: Part 3

Ah yes, the end of another week. It has been a good one for me. I have accomplished a lot in my online game, I am making more money than I ever have, and the new school semester is coming and I am ready to work on getting the "Dr." in the front of my name. (Do you think you can do graduate work on "Gambling Theory" LOL ). I only played 700 hands today, playing on Sundays can be frustrating because this is the day that most of the part-time regulars come out. I like playing against the donks better. Less Thinking.

Now this post has nothing to do with Dr. Phil, but I am using the top quote as a contrast to my point. I think the idea that people whom are afflicted with any form of addiction are not always just weak.

Granted, most of those whom develop these addictions, started the motion themselves, in my opinion. Those whom come from a alcoholic bloodline and still choose to binge are only going to pass the same gene through the family tree. Those who die from the tobacco, only have themselves to blame, especially the past two generations with all the prolific propaganda that emphasized the dangers of the substance.

To say, "Just stop drinking" sounds easy if you haven't been boozing daily for 4 years. If you have never had to regularly take pain killers, you will not know what it is like for those whom are dependant.

For those with the right body chemistry, addiction and dependence can easily be onset. There are also those people who can regulate there actions. I know many people, including myself, who can get drunk everyday January and have no problem stopping February. I stopped smoking cigarettes at the age of 20. I started when I was 15 and I had absolutely no problem quiting, weird right?

Not really, as I mentioned, many people do not inherit a genome that will leave one predisposed to dependence/addiction. That is not to say that one can not be developed. For example, my bloodline is all Muslim, I think my family can easily go back 4 generations without consumption of alcohol. If I decide that I want to start drinking everyday, it is quite possible I will develop a disorder myself, one that will be passed on.

Lemme see, I am not dependant on anything. I stay away from caffeine as much as possible, I don't smoke tobacco, and I quit smoking crack about a year ago.

Addiction, for me, is music. That is the only thing that I know that I cannot live without. Whether it is Hip-Hop and R&B to Classical Rock and Bluegrass/Jazz/Funk combinations (i.e Dave Matthews, Stevie), music is my addiction.

Finally, my point- Think about every action you make everyday. Ask yourself, "Why am I doing this?" and "Am I hurting myself or others?". Thinking in this manner, I believe, will help many of my readers to realize that they are not addicted or dependant to anything. I call this "pseudo-addiction", one that is manifested by your mind or mood, as opposed to physical chemistry. An excuse to perform unhealthy or irrational actions. Strictly mental. If you cannot get a grasp on this part of your life, playing poker professionally and profitable will be impossible.

Till Tomorrow....
WHAT'S MY MOTHER FUCKING NAME?

Really Quick

2007-09-22T12:37:00.000-07:00

Just Something To Glance At....

Please read the other post of the day-

I love it when this happens before I go to work. Closer and Closer to saying F the 9 to 5.

For those who don't know, this took about a hour and a half.

[click image to expand]

Addiction

2007-09-22T08:17:00.000-07:00

Part 2:

I am continuing with my prose on my thoughts on addiction. One of the biggest problems, in global society, is the human beings ability to develop a dependence or reliance on a substance or activity. This is not always a negative aspect of our natural mental chemistry, but, when it is manifested in the form of drugs, gambling and sexual abnormality, it becomes much more prevalent.

Many of those who believe they are addicts, do not know the true definition of the ailment. True addiction is embodied in those whom perform particular actions regardless of the consequence.

Whereas, there are those whose body undergo physical chemical changes that lead to a dependence on a substance. These substances can be your own body's natural endorphins. (Your natural drug system, in lamest terms)

Wow. Already, I need to check myself

[ ] Don't drink when I don't have too or have a reason too.

Sometimes, I justify getting wasted just for the fun of it. According to AA (reference a friend going through a DUI), binging is a sign of alcoholism. I can sleep without having a beer and go without drinking everyday.

[ ] Gambling: Well, I wish I had this problem. ( I might play some more hands. J.K)

I have not deposited a single dollar into a online account. I do not frequent casino's and I did not play a single casino game in Vegas. I mention gambling because many of us have found the way of "gambling" on a daily basis and still make more money than those who work 9-5.

[ ] Pills and other Drugs: Out of the question

[X] Exercise: Guilty.

I have to wake up and do a minimum of 40-50 push-ups in the morning along with a stretch of sit-ups. Cardio twice a week. I feel this is both physical and mental addiction because, mentally, I have to stay in shape and won't allow myself to slip. Physically, you will drive to get your "runner's high". Force, you body to jump into it's natural medicine cabinet.

[X] Music: Always have it on. Always want to hear more. I don't know what I would do without Hip-Hop. When I am stressed, there is nothing like putting on Aaliyah's smooth voice or listening to bluegrass/jazz/funk that sends chills through my skin.

I have been acquainted and known too many people that are in holes in a ditch now. Some of them forgotten forever but all of them too young to have died. Some from high-school, some childhood friends. There is no feeling like looking at a picture of someone knowing that you will never see them again. Whether they died from drugs or an addiction to the road and the thrill of speed and power.

I have also come across my fair share of degenerate gamblers: Who lie, cheat, and steal to achieve a self centered goal. These are not good people to be affiliated with. They will stab you in the back for a dollar. Make debts that they will never repay and most importantly, you cannot trust them. (Like anyone, right?)

The glorification of television poker has lead many to believe that the game is a cake-walk. You always win more than your lose and everything comes out sunny. Well, we all know that is not true. That is why we have PokerDynasty and other resources to control ourselves and make sure we are not looking at the poker as a game but as work.

I finish my point tomorrow.

Till then, I want everyone to think about future goals. Mine have never been nailed in wood. I have spent too much time in college not to finish. I think I have finally decided what I want to pursue for my degree choice.

Cable Television

2007-09-21T12:40:00.000-07:00

I have a 400 channels...

There is never anything on.

This is a filler post, I wanted to continue my discussion and provide the link for my short "level comparison" video but Full Tilt has not been working all morning.

I do like to read but recentl but learning how to play new music is always fun.

This my baby here-

I love jazz/blues- Any suggestions?

Music, Booze and Gambling

2007-09-20T20:49:00.001-07:00

...are you addicted to any of the above?

Keep that question in mind...

Once again, Idleness has engulfed my life. For many I know, this is a life-long dream. No 9-5, No Boss, and, most importantly, no mandatory sleep schedule.

Life can be easy and fun living this. But I am not happy with just easy and the small luxuries, I'm trying to live and live to fullest.

Occasionally, I have to remind myself that sitting in front of my Dell for 2 hours and making $30-40 a hour is paramount to sitting in the Scion, delivering beef.

I am happy with my life now. I have new found drive to succeed, poker is making me money on the side and is going extremely well, and I am my check-list of "to-do's" is dwindling down to the goals that take extra drive and motivation.

Therefore, I must set a schedule for my "sessions" as I would have to follow a schedule for work.

Forcing myself to play two sessions, consisting of at least one-thousand hands, 5 days a week would be more than enough for me to reach 100NL and start making $70-80 an hour, and it doesn't even seem like a dream to me. It's on the calender, I just can't tell which date it falls on.

Moving back on to my question in the preface,

Many think that addiction lies in the form of tobacco, booze and casino's. Well, I believe addiction becomes manifested into those forms. A means of outlet, a steam valve one's body must release. Now, I have not actually conducted any research into this but I am a curious: At what point is one considered an addict?

Remember, we make our living off of degenerate gamblers, what seperates us from them?

I mentioned this because I want to hear from those who read my blog regularly on there idea of what addiction is and how it becomes symbolized in our society and our personal lives.

I think I know the answer, more on this tomorrow. AKA, tthis is possible doctorate theory.I got big dreams.

Worst Luck Ever

2007-09-04T11:41:00.000-07:00

...with TVs, at least.

Those who have been to my house have seen all the broken televisions, vacuum cleaners and other assorted junk.

Well, I broke another TV. Something with the AV input on all my sets, due to switching components often, lead then to crap out.

Hopefully, I can avoid that with my new set up. I was watching TV on a 24' before this.

One Hour

2007-09-01T14:32:00.000-07:00

...before I had to go to work.

Didn't even play as many hands as I normally do. I have been running 24/21/4, so this is a little nittier but w.e.

If you actually want to see it, just click on the photo.

Some Stupid Shit....

2007-08-22T20:51:00.000-07:00

...like "Do them shit's even have leathers?"

Well, my car right now doesn't. Yes, it is new. Yes, it is reliable.

I want something lavish and luxurious, mother fuckers.

So, that is what is driving me to play this pokers more serious.

Starting the tomorrow, more blog posts and following these actions.

iamBLACKmo (11:47:24 PM): yea, no, i am the breaking point
iamBLACKmo (11:47:28 PM): i work 3 days a week
iamBLACKmo (11:47:36 PM): and play poker 4
iamBLACKmo (11:47:38 PM): lol
iamBLACKmo (11:47:39 PM): 3
iamBLACKmo (11:47:53 PM): if i can kill 50-60 K hands
iamBLACKmo (11:47:56 PM): with that schedule
iamBLACKmo (11:48:01 PM): and beat 25-50NL
iamBLACKmo (11:48:04 PM): i think im goot
iamBLACKmo (11:48:10 PM): then, i need to get to the 100NL
iamBLACKmo (11:48:17 PM): then here is my plans
iamBLACKmo (11:48:18 PM): save up
iamBLACKmo (11:48:20 PM): 4K
iamBLACKmo (11:48:25 PM): maybe 5K
iamBLACKmo (11:48:27 PM): sell my car
iamBLACKmo (11:48:34 PM): get a something with leathers
iamBLACKmo (11:48:45 PM): so we cruise like ballers blowing weed out the sunroof
iamBLACKmo (11:48:46 PM): nigga
iamBLACKmo (11:49:10 PM): like i pay 300 a month for my car now
iamBLACKmo (11:49:39 PM): ah
iamBLACKmo (11:50:35 PM): then start a record label

Jesus, What Happened

2007-08-12T21:30:00.000-07:00

....to Britney Spears

It is old news already. She is crazy. She deserves to be crazy. What popular celebrity that has been around since childhood and exploited by their parents isn't?

Ok, so you want to tak her kids....fine. They are probably better off with Kevin but what does it mean, I see families that go through worse than this everyday. Spears. at the least, can afford to get the best childcare in world.

I think she is exploding mentally, years of torment and anxiety have finally lead to the mental instability of the most popular pop singers in history.

Shit, for years, since my freshman year- There was nothign more I wanted to do than to get with her. Now, I have too much empathy for someone in her position.

Get Better Ma....Fuck Lohan.

[edit] I honestly don't know anythign about her situation or what rumors are circulating the media and illustrating the covers of the popular "gossip mags"; but, just seeing pictures and reading headlines is enough for me to say...stay out of the bitches life.

Few Things

2007-08-11T21:40:00.000-07:00

...and I am listing them

...because the past few days, I have felt unmotivated, lazy, and eager to do nothing but sit around and play video games.

1. My Internet-

What the fuck. My desktop is upstairs, the router is downstairs. Constantly getting disconnected from my wireless connection. Pain in the ass.

2. "I'm not a writer, I am a biter"

I have known of this for a while but I figured it would be interesting for some of those who have a interest in Jay-Z. The song, "I'm not a writer, I am a biter" is a play on a Jay-Z verse found What more Can I Say?- Black Album.

I love hip-hop, it is not new to me that Jay-Z bites lines off of other famous rappers. I don't think he is wrong for doing it for a couple reasons.

1. Everyone does it.
2. Not too many people have a flow like Jay-Z.

Anyways, the song is called "I'm not a Writer, I'm a Biter" by Cam'ron.

If Jay's flow reminds me of anyone, it is Snoop. Hands Down.

3. Snoop Dogg is the man. Everyone needs to listen to "DoggyStlye (1993)".

4. I have recently started playing a much more loose style of Hold'em. Following my natural tendencies and the experience I have gained just watching Jared.

Over a week, I have gone from being a 18/15/4 player to a 24/19/4.25 player. It is awesome. For some reason, playing more hands made a dramatic increase in my winrate but most surprisingly, the amount of mistakes I made postflop. Making less mistakes obviously = a better winrate.

Just another poker epiphany.

"DoggyStyle", get the shit.

My Thoughts

2007-08-04T12:07:00.000-07:00

....On Online Gambling.

During a pretty one-sided conversation with Jared. AkA, the 2/4 fish. And when I say one-sided, I mean I pretty much just get on and say something stupid then leave.

Mo D the Fish (9:34 PM): dont know
Mo D the Fish(3:05:26 PM): fishfifhsfishfsihsf
Mo D the Fish(3:05:43 PM): time to play some 2/4 at the same table as the fish
Mo D the Fish(3:05:51 PM): at the same table as THE fish
Mo D the Fish(3:06:06 PM): then cash out my bankroll and put it on black
Mo D the Fish(3:06:10 PM): let it riiiiide
Mo D the Fish(3:06:31 PM): FT needs online Roulette.
Mo D the Fish(3:06:39 PM): I think I can probably beat it

So, online gambling = Good. Can't nothing top it.

[Update] 08/04/2007 3:10 PM

Moving my roll over to BoDog casino as we speak.

[Update] 08/04/2007 3:20 PM

Up 2k playing BlackJack and Craps.

[Update]08/04/2007 3:25 PM

FucskcmsdaiofnasdfAUFckcfuckufkcfukcufkcig'.....Rigged. How does the deal show 9 five times in a fucking row. WTFWTWTWFWTWFWTFTWF....$200 bets ahgfahghahgs

[Update]08/04/2007 3:30 PM

Robusto!!! I pwn online Roulette. 4k baby...Probably should stop now that I have a 100NL roll. Moving back to FT as we speak.

[Update] 08/04/2007 3:40 PM

Anyone got $5 to send me on FT? I can build another roll somehow.

Hip-Hop is Dead

2007-08-01T19:27:00.000-07:00

...a Toast To My Favorite Artist.

Ok. I am a huge Jay-Z fan. Everyone knows this. Hov has a "flow" and a way of transforming his rhymes to seemless interweave with the instrumentals. His creativity and the vast difference in lyrical style that can be found in each of his albums have always made me respond quickly to the question, "Who is my favorite artist?".

Well, honestly, Jay is not the artist that I grew up religioulsy listening to. Since 1994, Nas has been regarded as one of the greatest M.Cs ever to have come out of New York, or anywhere.

Nas posses a unique rhymthic flow and known for his "story-telling" style. Also, Nas totes a poetic style, uncommon in today's industry, which he utilizes to expose and relate with the burdens and tribulations of the inner-city youth.

Many of todays biggest stars all give hommage to Nas, not to mention the admiration and respect he recieved by Tupac and Biggie Smalls. Even after the conflict with Jay-Z, Carter moves on to sign Nas for his 9th studio album.

Illmatic (1994)

Illmatic was the bright-young MCs debut album. Recieving critical aclaim and heralded in the streets, this album quickly became reknowned for being one of the greatest Hip-Hop albums ever. This album should be listened to anyone who is even remotely interested in Hip-Hop.

My Favorite Tracks:

WHOLE ALBUM. This is probaly my second favorite album of all-time.

It Was Written... (1996)
The much awaited to Nas's debut was recieved warmly recieving possitive comments from both critics and other musicians alike.

My Favorite Tracks:
"I Gave You Power"
"Affirmative Action"
"If I ruled the World (Imagine That)"

I am...The Autobiography (1999)
Many will accuse Nas of ditching his poetic style and going more "pop" on this ablum. With tracks produced by the guys at Bad Boy, most notably, " Hate Me Now" which featured Puffy. Due to the powerhouse producers, this album recieved more media attention that his previous two works.

I actually liked this album, unliked many others who have a different opinon, but I thought this was a good experiment for Nas and allowed him to work out the kinks to his first real taste of the public.

My Favorite Tracks:
"Favor for a Favor"
"New York State of Mind, pt. 2"
"Dr. Knockboot"

Nastradamus (1999)
My least favorite of all of Nas's albums. The general thought is that this is his worst work because it was focused on achieving record sales.

My Favorite Tracks:
"Come Get Me"
"Project Windows"

Stillmatic (2001)
Released shortly after Jay-Z's "The Blueprint", Nas answered all of his critics with another one of the most influential albums ever recorded. This album was released in the heat of the beef been Hov and Nas. Featuring the track, "Ether", in which Nas lyrically assults Jay-Z and was probably the deciding track for many of those who were not sure "Who had the better edge...". This album also featured "Rewind" which is probably one of my favorite tracks ever written.

Favorite Tracks:
"Rewind"
"Ether"
"Your The Man"
"What Goes Around"
God's Son (2002)
See "Stillmatic". He comes back hard on this album and this is def. one on my favorite Top 10 albums.

Favorite Tracks:
"Heaven"
"Get Down"
"The Cross"
"Last Real Nigga Alive"

"Street's Disciple" (2004)
This album is OK.

Favorite Tracks:
Eh, Don't really know... I just want to get to the next one.

"Hip-Hop is Dead" (2006)

I think everyone should listen to this album. Signed under Def-Jam, by Jay-Z, this album breaks down so many boundries hip-hop has yet to cross plus Nas assailes all of the garbage that fills the industry today.

My Favorite Tracks:

"Blunt Ashes"
I love the whole album

Waiting

2007-07-31T01:36:00.000-07:00

...till then, I am getting owned.

I decided to wait to play 50NL till I am fully rolled. I will probaly play a table or two occasionally but I would like to 9table comfortably, this means I need 40-50 buy-ins.

I kicked myself to play tonight. Jezus. I know. I know. It is supposed to happen but it is kinda annoying.

Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $0.10/$0.25 Blinds - 6 Players - (LegoPoker HH Converter)

SB: $14.15
BB: $25.00
UTG: $44.35
MP: $52.15
CO: $38.90
Mo D (BTN): $36.35

Preflop: Mo D is dealt (6 Players)

UTG folds, MP raises to $1.50, CO calls $1.50, Mo D raises to $7.50, 2 folds, MP calls $6.00, CO calls $6.00

Flop: ($22.85) (3 Players)

MP bets all-in for $44.65, CO folds, Mo D calls all-in for $28.85

Uncalled bet of $15.80 returned to MP

Uncalled bet of $0.00 returned to Mo D

Turn: ($80.55) (2 Players - 2 All-In)

River: ($80.55) (2 Players - 2 All-In)

Pot Size: $80.55 ($3 Rake)

MP had (a pair of Aces) and WON (+$41.20)
Mo D had (a pair of Queens) and LOST (-$36.35)

Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $0.10/$0.25 Blinds - 5 Players - (LegoPoker HH Converter)

SB: $57.10
BB: $26.65
UTG: $70.15
Mo D (CO): $36.00
BTN: $51.70

Preflop: Mo D is dealt (5 Players)
UTG raises to $1.00, Mo D calls $1.00, BTN calls $1.00, SB calls $0.90, BB folds

Flop: ($4.25) (4 Players)

SB checks, UTG bets $3.50, Mo D calls $3.50, BTN calls $3.50, SB raises to $11.00, UTG folds, Mo D raises all-in to $35.00, BTN folds, SB calls $24.00

Turn: ($81.25) (2 Players - 1 All-In)
River: ($81.25) (2 Players - 1 All-In)

Pot Size: $81.25 ($3 Rake)

SB had (a flush, Ace high) and WON (+$42.25)

Mo D had (a flush, Jack high) and LOST (-$36.00)

Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $0.10/$0.25 Blinds - 6 Players - (LegoPoker HH Converter)

SB: $29.90
BB: $37.60
UTG: $17.30
MP: $14.85
Mo D (CO): $25.65
BTN: $57.45

Preflop: Mo D is dealt (6 Players)

UTG folds, MP calls $0.25, Mo D raises to $1.10, BTN folds, SB calls $1.00, BB folds, MP calls $0.85

Flop: ($3.55) (3 Players)

SB checks, MP checks, Mo D bets $2.55, SB raises to $5.10, MP folds, Mo D raises all-in to $24.55, SB calls $19.45

Uncalled bet of $0.00 returned to Mo D

Turn: ($52.65) (2 Players - 1 All-In)

River: ($52.65) (2 Players - 1 All-In)

Pot Size: $52.65 ($2.60 Rake)

SB had (a full house, Tens full of Queens) and WON (+$24.40)
Mo D had (a straight, King high) and LOST (-$25.65)

Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $0.10/$0.25 Blinds - 6 Players - (LegoPoker HH Converter)

SB: $34.65
BB: $43.05
UTG: $26.85
MP: $17.90
Mo D (CO): $25.00
BTN: $25.95

Preflop: Mo D is dealt (6 Players)
UTG raises to $0.85, MP folds, Mo D raises to $3.50, 3 folds, UTG calls $2.65

Flop: ($7.35) (2 Players)
UTG checks, Mo D bets $4.00, UTG raises to $12.00, Mo D raises all-in to $21.50, UTG calls $9.50
Turn: ($50.35) (2 Players - 1 All-In)

River: ($50.35) (2 Players - 1 All-In)

Pot Size: $50.35 ($2.50 Rake)

UTG had (a pair of Aces) and WON (+$22.85)

Mo D had (a pair of Kings) and LOST (-$25.00)

Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $0.10/$0.25 Blinds - 6 Players - (LegoPoker HH Converter)

Mo D (SB): $24.50
BB: $65.65
UTG: $24.75
MP: $34.65
CO: $30.95
BTN: $9.15

Preflop: Mo D is dealt (6 Players)

UTG raises to $0.85, MP folds, CO raises to $2.90, BTN folds, Mo D raises all-in to $24.50, 2 folds, CO calls $21.60

Flop: ($50.10) (2 Players - 1 All-In)

Turn: ($50.10) (2 Players - 1 All-In)

River: ($50.10) (2 Players - 1 All-In)

Pot Size: $50.10 ($2.50 Rake)

CO had (three of a kind, Kings) and WON (+$23.10)
Mo D had (a pair of Aces) and LOST (-$24.50)

Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $0.10/$0.25 Blinds - 6 Players - (LegoPoker HH Converter)

SB: $23.05
BB: $25.00
Mo D (UTG): $25.35
MP: $47.15
CO: $27.00
BTN: $23.85
Preflop: Mo D is dealt (6 Players)
Mo D raises to $0.85, 2 folds, BTN calls $0.85, SB calls $0.75, BB folds

Flop: ($2.80) (3 Players)
SB checks, Mo D bets $2.80, BTN folds, SB raises to $6.00, Mo D raises all-in to $24.50, SB calls all-in for $16.20

Uncalled bet of $2.30 returned to Mo D

Turn: ($47.20) (2 Players - 2 All-In)
River: ($47.20) (2 Players - 2 All-In)

Pot Size: $47.20 ($2.35 Rake)

SB had (a flush, Queen high) and WON (+$21.80)

Mo D had (three of a kind, Tens) and LOST (-$23.05)

SHIP IT

2007-07-27T12:43:00.000-07:00

TY Sir....

Times like this, I am regret getting my chat banned by FTP.

Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $0.25/$0.50 Blinds - 5 Players - (LegoPoker HH Converter)

SB: $66.35
Mo D (BB): $54.85
UTG: $68.95
CO: $73.35
BTN: $52.05

Preflop: Mo D is dealt (5 Players)

3 folds, SB calls $0.25, Mo D raises to $1.50, SB calls $1.00

Flop: ($3) (2 Players)

SB checks, Mo D checks

Turn: ($3) (2 Players) <--- Thought I might have been behind. So I checked.

SB bets $3.00, Mo D calls $3.00

River: ($9) (2 Players)

SB bets $9.00, Mo D raises all-in to $50.35, SB calls $41.35

Pot Size: $109.70 ($3 Rake)

SB had (a flush, Ace high) and LOST (-$54.85)

Mo D had (a Royal Flush) and WON (+$51.85)

I can't be stopped on a run like this

2007-07-26T18:07:00.000-07:00

Oh, shit, All I wanna do is bust ya...

Playing 50NL. This time I will only play 4-tables while I am concentrating on getting at least 30 buy-ins for the level. At that point, we will go to the pwnzor crushing of the fish. And man, you would think FT is the fucking Atlantic.

These niggas are just as retarded but they have more money to give away. Plus, it is so much harder for them to make the right decision once Mo D gasses up that pot. Get ready for the openstackage fishes.

On to the "open-stacking", I love it and will continue to implemnt it in ever scenario where I think I will be called. There are people who look at the huge bet as air, so they call down light. I don't understand this logic but whatever, I like there dolla bills.

Now, don't slow roll me or I will rip your throat out. Matter a fact, stay off my tables periods. I don't like pwning friends and fam. LOL.

J.K.

Na Ma' Fuckers. Ya'll Ma' fuckers better run to your web browser and post them hands, Ma' Fuckers.

Or Lose Ma' Fuckers.

Cause Mo- be the only waiting winning thus far, sub-par fish mother fuckers.

Cause even if ya'll limp. I raise ya'll mother fuckers.

Fish or Shark. I own ya'll mother fuckers.

If you haven't heard, I met up with Ivey, Helmuth and Duke. All Knocked out at Once.

LOL.

"Na, mother fuckers. Ya'll mother fuckers better run to post office and get a job mother fuckers. Or starve mother fuckers. Cause Jay's been the only one eating this far, sub-par, mother fuckers. Na, even though ya'll hate, I love ya'll mother fuckers. Friend or Foe. Ya'll all my mother fuckers. If you haven't heard, I am Michael, Magic, and Bird. All rolled in one."

-Name the song and album this Jay-Z verse is from and I will see if you win something. Probably nothing but I might be able to find five bucks to transfer to some busto FTP account.

The Dog be Wet

2007-07-25T12:24:00.000-07:00

and the Internet don't work.

Jyea, not really been too busy other than work and reading, as mentioned in my previous post. Life is fun when you have nothing to do on your day off.

The dog smelled so:

As you can see, he loves the shit.

Playing some pokers once my internet is working right again. Been kinda steady but about ready to crack back into 50NL, but I have already decided that it is rigged and am about to say, "F-it, lets just go play 1000NL 12-buyins. What can go wrong?

LOL

2007-07-16T13:28:00.000-07:00

At Lil'Carter....

WWJD....What Would Jared Do?

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.

Reading

2007-07-13T00:18:00.000-07:00

...No Meat and Donkaments.

No pot either. That is my own fault though. I have been so busy since I have returned home from Vegas. I have set many goals for myself that I hope to have accomplished by October at the latest. This post is not about though. Not about what I want in the future-but what I want now: To make a better Mo but stay the same.

So, on my journey to better myself, I have started reading on a regular basis, something I have not done in several years. I am sick of reading poker books. With that said, I am expanding my library at home and opening my mind to genres that are unique to taste. These would include fantasy, business, and classical American literature.

This is what I have on my bed right now:
1. Still Can't See Nothin' Comin' - Daniel Gray Marshall
2. The Eye of Time from "The Wheel fo Time" series. - Robert Jordan
3. Harrington on Hold'em: Volume 3- The workbook.- Dan Harrington

Along with reading, I have started running avidly again. As little as 8 months ago, I was running 4 miles, 5-day-a-week. After noticing a small gut and shortness of breath, I decided it was best to return to the habit.

Returning to running also means I have to return to a health diet. I have primarily cut red meat and pork from my diet, something I have never done before. So, I will only be able to indulge in a steak or hamburger once-per-week: The rest of my meals will consist of ground turkey, poultry, and plenty of vegetables.

Flamm, the result of the "overbet QQ hand" was tilting. I called. He had KK.

I was planning on writing more about this $1+.25 donkament that I am currently 3 in but I am fucking tired.

Holla Back.