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| Jennifer Aniston in the pool with John Mayer | | 2008-05-12 08:59:00 | | Here’s Jennifer Aniston chilling by the pool with John Mayer in Miami. I guess this confirms that they are indeed an item. Now I know most of you call John a “Douchebag” or whatever, but he’s never really bothered me as a person. I mean the guy has probably banged more Hollywood hotties than George Clooney, Vince Vaughn, and Brad Pitt combined, and that’s something a real douchebag would never be able to achieve. So by all means make fun of his music, but any guy who has banged Jessica | | By: HOT CELEBRITY PICTURE and GOSSIP | | |
| | Jennifer Aniston And John Mayer Cuddle In The Pool | | 2008-05-11 09:26:04 | | Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer were caught cuddling poolside in Miami. Who knows if they are serious about each other but it looks like Jennifer is smitten anyways!
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| | Mike Davis aka Iron Man and Yuan Chun Lin Win Korea Pro Pool Tour Championships! | | 2008-05-07 23:20:39 | | Mike Davis and Yuan Chun Lin are the new champions of the 4th Annual Korea Pro Pool Tour Championships! Both Mike Davis and Yuan Chun Lin played near flawless matches in the semi and finals to win for their first time in Korea. The matches, sponsored by MBC ESPN, Ra Beauty Core Salons, Novotel Doksan, Poison Cues, Predator Cues, Min Tables, Vigma Balls, were aired on Korea’s MBC ESPN sports channel. Yuan Chun Lin faced 19 year-old Korean #2 Eun Ji Park and it was apparrent Park was outclassed and outmatched from the beginning as she trailed start to end for a 7-2 loss. Taipei's Chieh Yu Chou also outflanked Japan's Mika Muneta and cruised to a 7-4 win. The final match went with the odds as Yuan Chun LIn kept her streak alive with a 7-4 win for the championship against Chou. And talk about destiny for a player - Mike Davis. After a forfeit, a bye, and another forfeit, "Iron Man" Davis went undefeated all the way to the semi-finals! And I kid you not! There Mike Davis faced 2007 | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Day 2: 4th Annual Korea Pro Pool Tour Championships | | 2008-05-05 03:35:20 | | The top seeds continue on through Day 2 of the 4th Annual Korea Pro Pool Tour Championships. Defending Champion Charlie Williams USA moved on to the Final 16 with his 9-6 win over Korea #6 Jin Hyuk Han. Japan's Syo Tsuken continued his domination with 9-5 win over Korea #3 Woong Dae Kim. Jundel Mazon PHI is looking to improve his last 5th place performance in Korea as he progresses to the Final 16.Raj Hundal, who recently gained citzenship in India, is playing for the first time under the banner of India. Hundal won a nail biter 9-8 over Korea #4 Min Hu Baek to advance to the Final 16. "It does feel a little strange to hear and see India by my name on the chart and announcements. But I like it. I plan on playing in more events in Asia and all the Dragon Promotions events in Korea. I want to represent India more and more on a global scale." says Hundal, who is former #1 in England and played for Europe in the Mosconi Cup. Thorsten Hohmann GER dropped his match to Goh Takami JPN 9-7 | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | 41. What are object pooling and connection pooling and difference? Where do we set the Min and Max Pool size for connection pooling? | | 2008-05-04 23:32:21 | | Object pooling is a COM+ service that enables you to reduce the overhead of creating each object from scratch. When an object is activated, it is pulled from the pool. When the object is deactivated, it is placed back into the pool to await the next request. You can configure object pooling by applying the ObjectPoolingAttribute attribute to a class that derives from the System.EnterpriseServices.ServicedComponent class. Object pooling lets you control the number of connections you use, as opposed to connection pooling, where you control the maximum number reached.Following are important differences between object pooling and connection pooling:Creation. When using connection pooling, creation is on the same thread, so if there is nothing in the pool, a connection is created on your behalf. With object pooling, the pool might decide to create a new object. However, if you have already reached your maximum, it instead gives you the next available object. This is crucial behavior when it | | By: Dotnet Interview Questions, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, AJAX | | |
| | The 4th Annual Korea Pro Pool Tour Championships! | | 2008-05-01 23:16:36 | | Pool players from around the world once again arrived to take part in one of Korea's premiere billiards events, The 4th Annual Korea Pro Pool Tour Championships. Most of the top seeds went through Day 1 unchallenged, with the exception of Japan's Syo Tsuken, who dealt a 9-1 blow to Filipino pool player Carlo Biado. The Philippines’ Ricky Zerna also suffered a defeat in the hands of Korea's #2 Ha Min Wuk. The only woman in the men's division, Yu Ram Cha, trounced Japan's Y. Takagi with a 9-2 finish.A number of countries is represented in the KPT Championships, e.g., Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Germany, USA, Guam, India, Brazil, Korea, and the Philippines. Favorites in the men's division of the billiards competition include the defending champion of the event - #1 seed Charlie Williams, 2007 runner up and #3 seed - Ricky Zerna of the Philippines, #5 seed Thorsten Hohmann of Germany, #7 seed Carlo Biado (Philippines), #9 seed Goh Takami (Japan), #10 seed Mike Davis (USA), and #12 seed Raj | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | The Dog Pool Float & Lounger | | 2008-04-30 10:39:50 | | Don’t just lounge around, invite your doggy to the party too. The Dog Pool Float & Lounger lets your pooch o float in style or stay cool as he lounges on the dock. This ultra-buoyant dog float won’t stain, fade, or mildew.
Crafted of puncture-resistant, woven vinyl mesh
Vinyl-coated fabric is completely weatherproof
Dampen to keep your pet [...] | | By: BEDzine - We are crazy about BEDs!!! | | |
| | Efren Reyes & Django Bustamante at the Predator Pro Pool School! | | 2008-04-30 00:19:36 | | Here’s more information on the Predator Pro Pool School with Efren Bata Reyes, Francisco Django Bustamante, Thorsten Hohmann, and Tony Robles on May 21-22, 2008! Much thanks to Charlie Williams and Dragon Promotions for the info! Filipino pool player Efren Bata Reyes will be working hands on with students helping them learn billiard topics he will cover. These include kicking, banking, cueball control/position play, safety play, and mental game. Francisco Django Bustamante will cover breaking, shotmaking & aiming, shot selection, and drills. Thorsten Hohmann will focus on the development of a straight stroke, jump shots, proper patterns, European Training Drills, pool health and fitness, while Tony Robles will cover perfect technique, cueball control/position play with Tony's 5-4-3-2-1 system, aiming, and drills. All billiard instructors will share one on one time and Q & A with students and also give insight on their mental game approach to billiards competition and gett | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | International Playthings iPlay Baby Activity Pool Inflatable Pool w/Sunshade | | 2008-04-28 12:40:53 | |
Here in the South East the warm weather is kicking in overtime and it’s perfect weather to get those kids outside and worn out! The International Playthings iPlay Baby Activity Pool Inflatable Pool w/Sunshade is the ideal solution for keeping those little ones busy as well as protected from the sun when you would like [...] | | By: Kidazy | | |
| | Adikus Updates Pool to 2.0 | | 2008-04-25 23:37:39 | | I like to shoot me some stick. But going to a pool hall isn’t something I can just pick up and do these days, so I often have to make do with the virtual variety, and no matter what platform I’ve owned, I’ve always had a good pool game for it. The iPhone [...] | | By: Touch Podium | | |
| | Illustrious KLCC Fountain Pool Teases Visitors | | 2008-04-25 05:41:46 | |
One of the many attractions at KLCC, the site of the Petronas Twin Towers is the fountain area. The fountain pool is large & occasionally, water shoots up from them to form synchronized shows like graceful synchronized swimmers. The water is shallow & possibly up to knee depth. It is doubtful that anybody is allowed [...] | | By: voyage echoes in the wind | | |
| | Plunk Pool | | 2008-04-24 19:49:00 | | Entretenido y original juego mezcla de billar y mini-golf creado por Joe Striedl, dispones de un número determinado de tiros para meter las bolas en los agujeros salvando los obstáculos y consiguiendo el mayor número de puntos posible en cada nivel, usa el ratón para controlar la potencia del disparo y diviértete! | | By: 1001 JUEGOS | | |
| | | Free your pool and ponds from chemicals! | | 2008-04-21 04:34:00 | | What do you think when you see this pool? So fresh and make you wanna dip in? Yeah!! Me too!Actually this is more than a pool... it is natural pools ! 100% chemical free pool! How interesting! I hate chlorine... it stinks, and can cause an allergy as well... Clay's son got coughs everytime they had swimming extracurricular when they were still at the first grade. Besides, there was a white spot on Clay's cheek because of chlorine...Chlorine generally used in most of swimming pools in Indonesia, may be... around the world as well.In fact, Chlorine is a hazardous chemical. It is also not environmentally friendly because it sanitizes the water by attacking anything organic. Remember we have to use anti-chlorine to our aquarium water? Yeah! Because chlorine is not good for living things, it attacks our skin, hair, eyes and cause asthma in kids as well!I wish all swimming pools in Indonesia (and in the whole world too!) use ECOsmarte® products for sanitizing the pools. They can create cry | | By: Rooms of my Heart | | |
| | Shane Van Boening & His Pat Diveney Pool Cue! A Beautiful Ebony-Ivory Masterpiece! | | 2008-04-20 18:50:51 | | Friends, pool players and billiard fans, you're in for a treat! Here are some cool pictures of Shane Van Boening and his very beautiful Pat Diveney pool cue! A marked difference between Shane Van Boening’s billiard cue with that of Filipino pool player Rodolfo Luat’s is the shape of the ivories used. And do notice the razor-sharp points of the ivories in Shane’s pool cue! They disappear into the ebony wood! Indeed, this pool cue is a work of art! Shane Van Boening, a professional pool player from Rapid City, South Dakota, won the tournament in Davenport using this Ebony-Ivory pool cue made by custom cuemaker Pat Diveney Yes, you read right, friends! Shane won the tournament in Davenport using his Pat Diveney pool cue! And it was the first time he shot with it! Razor-sharp ivories dot the forearm of this very beautiful Pat Diveney creation! I have always loved the way ivories compliment ebony! Ebony-Ivory pool cues are my favorite of the lot! No kidding!Pat Diveney is | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | The 2008 Predator World Straight Pool Championship Back in New Jersey! | | 2008-04-18 21:39:19 | | For the third straight year, the Hilton in East Brunswick, New Jersey will be the host-site of the 2008 Predator World Straight Pool Championship! The 2008 Predator World 14.1 Championship has been scheduled on August 24-30, 2008, and is being produced by Dragon Promotions in conjunction with straight pool enthusiast, Dr. Michael Fedak. The 14.1 Championship will be staged in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton. The 2008 Predator World 14.1 Championship is sanctioned by the World Pool - Billiard Association and is officially recognized world wide as a World Championship event. The champion of the billiards competition will have his/her name inscribed on the World 14.1 Champion's Cup alongside the names of previous winners, including pool player Oliver Ortmann, who is gunning for his ninth major straight-pool title. Yes, his ninth major straight-pool title! And I kid you not! Sponsors of the 2008 Predator World Straight Pool Championship include Dr. Michael Fedak, Joel Schapiro, P | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | State of Pool & Billiards in the Mainstream Sports World by Charles Eames | | 2008-04-16 20:24:15 | | Here is a great read from one of my online buddies at AZBilliards, ForumGhost516, aka Charles Earnes. ForumGhost516’s article features a ton of interesting thoughts about the game we all love – billiards. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! To ForumGhost516, much thanks for sharing! I can’t wait to hear more of your thoughts! And I kid you not!The State of Pool and Billiards In the Mainstream Sports World By: Charles EamesPool and billiards for years was known as a sport of kings and gentleman. Dating back to its inception in the fifteenth century there have been three main variants of the game. Pocket Billiards, Carom Billiards, and of course Snooker. All cue sports are generally regarded to have evolved into indoor games from outdoor stick-and-ball lawn games such as croquet or golf. Since then the game has evolved greatly into various sub-divisions of each game including nine ball, 14 and 1 Straight Pool, 8 Ball and many many more. Since those days the game we love has be | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Instroke Leather Buffalo Pool Cue Case for Sale! | | 2008-04-15 18:55:12 | | One of my good friends, Sygfrid Ramos, is selling his 3-month old Instroke Leather Buffalo Pool Cue Case! And I kid you not! For all those wanting to own one of the best pool cue cases around, here’s your chance to acquire one! Read on, friends! Words & pictures from Sygfrid Ramos: Up for grabs is my 3-month old 2x4 Instroke Leather Buffalo Case with FREE Portable Cue Holder. The Buffalo case is one of the all-time favorite pool cue cases because of its rugged look. It doesn’t need a lot of maintenance since creates its own personality as it ages: apply a leather conditioner & the color darkens, enriching the cue case. Even scratches give this case a tougher look! The condition is almost like brand new that you can still get a whiff of that distinct fresh leather smell. I’m willing to let go of this at a great deal of P14,999 (US$360) only! HOW MUCH ARE YOU SAVING? Instroke Buffalo 2x4 alone costs between US$320-399 (SRP), shipping cost from the US is around $95, | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Predator Pro Pool School with Efren Bata Reyes, Django Bustamante, Thorsten Hohmann, & Tony Robles! | | 2008-04-10 23:15:38 | | It’s Predator Pro Pool School with Efren Bata Reyes, Francisco Django Bustamante, Thorsten Hohmann, and Tony Robles on May 21-22, 2008!For the first time ever, Efren Bata Reyes and Francisco Django Bustamante will reveal secrets of Filipino pool and insight on their style and knowledge of play which has inspired their nation and impacted the world of pool! Moreover, renowned instructor Tony Robles will be on hand with his expert instruction and 2X World Champion Thorsten Hohmann will give first hand insight on European training! Location has not been set as different locales are being considered for this Predator Pro Pool School clinic. The locations currently in contention include Jacksonville, Florida, Orlando, Florida, Providence, Rhode Island, and Roanoke, Virginia. To be considered as a host location/city there must be a minimum of 6 students from the area. The location will be announced next week! If you’re interested in hosting this school please contact dpsportsmanagement@ | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | More records broken in the pool at short course world championships | | 2008-04-10 01:37:19 | | Just as FINA announced that they wouldn’t be banning the new high-tech LZR Racer swimsuits, more records have fallen at the short-course world championships.
Some of the records broken include:
- Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe in the 400-meter individual medley.
- Ryan Lochte, Bryan Lundquist, Nathan Adrian and Doug Van Wie from the United States in the men’s [...] | | By: Beijing Olympics 2008 | | |
| | UK Mirror Reports Madonna was a pool | | 2008-04-09 08:38:00 | | to build swimming pool at Wiltshire mansion
Madonna would like to teach the world to swim, so she plans to build a "modest" pool at her £10m Wiltshire mansion.The star, whose CD Hard Candy is out on April 28, has applied for permission and a spokesman said: "She wants it for her kids."Planners have fought her over iron gates and staff quarters before, so let's hope this plan doesn't sink...www.madonnasworld.com | | By: Madonnas World | | |
| | Snooker/Pool/Billiards---which way???? | | 2008-04-08 04:09:35 | | This post is for those people who always wondered as what pool,snooker,billiards share in common or rather differ!!!Billiards (or more correctly - English Billiards), and Snooker are both played on thesame table, measuring approximately 12 feet by 6.English Billiards is played with only three balls, two cue-balls, and one red object-ball.Each player is allocated one of the cue-balls to use throughout the game. Points are scored by either potting or going in-off the red, scoring three points, pottingor going in-off the other player's cue-ball, scoring two points, or by a cannon, wherethe player's cue-ball strikes the other two, scoring two points. The game is either played over a set period of time, and is won by the player scoring the most points; or is won by the first player to reach a predetermined number, say, 100, 200, or 10,000. Snooker is played with fifteen reds, six colours and one cue-ball. The players score by potting the balls. When a red is potted it is not replaced, and t | | By: YOUNGISTAN-Land of Youth | | |
| | Pool Cues of Efren Bata Reyes! A Follow-Up Post! | | 2008-04-07 18:54:19 | | Here is the follow-up post to the article on the pool cues used by Hall-of-Famer, Efren Bata Reyes, aka The Magician! Much thanks to my online friends who shared their thoughts about the billiard cues used by the Filipino pool player. Special thanks go to Aylwin Tan, Glen Capacio, and JoeyInCali who shared info about the topic at hand. They are very interesting info, friends! And I kid you not!Aylwin Tan talked to pool cuemaker Ronnie Powell about the QP Cue, and more interesting info comes from JoeyInCali, who credits US-based Filipino cuemaker Joey Bautista with the quotes. Moreover, much thanks to JoeyInCali for the pics! QP Cue: With regards to the QP cue, the pool cue was made by cuemaker Ronnie Powell and loaned it to Efren Bata Reyes on the understanding that World Pool Champion would use it to play in competition. According to Ronnie Powell, Efren Reyes normally takes one to two months to get used to a new cue fully but he could not find the time in between competitions to | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Efren Bata Reyes' Pool Cues! | | 2008-04-06 19:48:52 | | Efren Reyes' Cues: Here is a very good read on Efren Bata Reyes' pool cues. The post was written by one of my good friends, Mark Verzo. It was originally published almost a year ago, April 7, 2007, in Thoughts in Binary - Mark's blog.Mark, much thanks for letting me repost this very interesting read on The Magician’s billiard cues, my friend! Maraming salamat talaga,kaibigan! Efren Reyes’ CueWhat cue does Efren Reyes use? This is a very popular topic in billiards forums, pool halls, and well, probably every pool player I know at least once became curious as to what type of cue the master uses. Maybe there’s something in his cue, or at least maybe, there’s something wrong in our cues that we can’t make the same shots he does. Nothing’s special with his cue for sure, and nothing’s wrong with ours either; “it’s him” is almost always the most popular end to this debate. But well, like most pool afficionados, especially equipment freaks, we can’t help but be curious. | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Pool Cues, Billiards Accessories & Equipment! | | 2008-03-31 15:49:08 | | Pool Cues, Billiards Equipment & Accessories Posts Brunswick Billiards Crown V Billiard Table Brunswick Billiards Metro Cue Deano Pool Cue Euro Pocket Chalker’s Chalk Holders Instroke 2x4 Cue Case Laser Stroke Training Aid Leonardo Andam and the Deano Pool Cue Ltd. Edition Brunswick Metro Cue Predator Blak Case Rodolfo Luat’s Pat Diveney Cue Silverwind & DubShop The OB-1 Cue Shaft The OB-1 Has Landed "The Anitokid loves pool cues!"*Did you enjoy the post? Did you find it interesting?You know what to do...:) Get news and updates! It's fast! It's free! And I kid you not! Enter your email address
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| | Ws #29: Pool with a view | | 2008-03-24 09:26:00 | | My Weekend Snapshot entry this week is a glimpse of our Easter vacation at my cousin's beach house in Calatagan. It was a wonderful 5 days of sun and fun with mostly family. There was a lot of lazy lounging, holy week prayers, sunset cocktails, chatting under the stars, bird watching, fresh fruits, frothy capuccinos, more chatting over beers and bruschetta, and swimming. It was heaven. I hope | | By: ramblings from a gypsy soul | | |
| | Origin of Pool and Billiards According to Guinness! | | 2008-03-21 13:57:37 | | Just saw some humorous YouTube videos on the origin of pool / billiards! The videos were made by Guinness as a marketing tool for their billiards competitions. I first saw the videos from a post made by one of my online friends, Big Rig Tom. Enjoy!Origin of the billiard tableaccording to Guinness.Origin of the billiard cueaccording to Guinness.Origin of the billiard clothaccording to Guinness"The AnitoKid loves YouTube videos on billiards!"*Did you enjoy the post? Did you find it interesting?You know what to do...:) Get news and updates! It's fast! It's free! And I kid you not! Enter your email address
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| | The pool of financing options for commercial real estate borrowers may get shallower | | 2008-03-20 17:12:00 | | The downfall of the 85-year-old investment bank could increase investors' fears about commercial mortgage-backed securities, or CMBS, a key financing vehicle for commercial real estate. In addition, Bear's demise removes a sizable player in the industry. Bear Stearns was a major underwriter of CMBS, and held some $16 billion of commercial real estate bonds on its books.The commercial real estate market has been dependent on the CMBS market in recent years. Commercial mortgage-backed securities are essentially repackaged loans on office buildings, hotels and retail stores that are sold to investors. This market has provided the bulk of financing for acquisitions, development and refinancing transactions in the commercial real estate market during the last few years.
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| | Things to Consider Before You Join a Flickr Pool | | 2008-03-20 11:14:39 | | Photographers and Designers need a social media website that would help their artwork visually targeted. Flickr has the powerful tool to bring a visual masterpiece uncovered to the millions of viewers. If you’re a photographer or a designer who blog, why not starting out a Flickr pool? It would be wonderful to include a bit of interactivity with your readers. Besides promoting goal, A Flickr pool is an excellent media, where you can discuss and learn from others.I’ve already joined some of | | By: Graphic Identity | | |
| | Pool and Billiards | | 2008-03-19 11:52:26 | | So you might have been a very big fan of pool and billiards. These games are just amazing as they are looked as the most stylish and glamorous sport activities. Playing online pool and billiards had a class of its own as they teach you how to fine tune your performance on the real pool table. | | By: IBIBO | | |
| | Highlights of the 2007 World Pool Championship! | | 2008-03-15 14:01:20 | | Here is a video featuring some of the highlights from Day 9 of the 2007 World Pool Championship, which was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. The video was provided by Raya Sports & Events to Inquirer.net.And oh! Do check out the rack-by-rack account of the 2007 World Pool Championship Finals match between Filipino pool player Roberto Gomez and England's Daryl Peach at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. It’s two of the year's best pool players, with Michaela Tabb as referee! You are definitely in for a treat! And I kid you not!Click here for the rack-by-rack post! "Videos are always great with The AnitoKid!"*Did you enjoy the post? Did you find it interesting?You know what to do...:) Get news and updates! It's fast! It's free! And I kid you not! Enter your email address
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| | Filipino Pool Player Efren Bata Reyes on Time Magazine! | | 2008-03-12 10:13:20 | | Here is a read on Filipino pool player Efren Bata Reyes, aka The Magician, from Time Magazine’s November 13, 2006 issue – “60 Years of Asian Heroes”. Time Magazine’s special anniversary issue pays tribute to the remarkable men and women who have shaped these times. It’s an interesting read, friends! And I kid you not! And without further ado, here is the article in its entirety. Enjoy! Efren ReyesPool isn’t merely a beer-hall amusement – it’s a path to the topby Bob Guerrero Crime, entertainment or professional sport are the more traditional paths followed by those seeking an escape from poverty. Thankfully for the Philippines and the game of pool, Efren Reyes opted for the third of these routes. It might not have been the case – growing up dirt poor in Angeles City, Pampanga, presents a man with countless ways to go awry. But Reyes possessed so miraculous a talent that nothing, ultimately, could deviate him from his true calling. At the age of nine, | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Philippines Will Host the World 10-Ball Pool Championship! | | 2008-03-09 05:53:04 | | The Philippines will host the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) World 10-Ball Pool Championship for the next five years, beginning in 2008! The announcement was made at the Pantalan Restaurant in Manila, where the WPA, the Billiards and Snookers Congress of the Philippines (BSCP), and Raya Sports signed the agreement naming and making the Philippines The Philippines’ successful hosting of the 2006 and 2007 World Pool Championship is one of the key reasons for winning the bid. And the inaugural staging of the event will give the Philippines, one of the pool capitals of the world, the chance to brand this major pool championship as its own. BSCP president Ernesto Fajardo and chairman Yen Makabenta also announced the decision to give up the third and final hosting rights to the World 9-ball Championship in favor of the World 10-ball Championship. The Philippines staged the World 9-ball Championship for the last two years, with Ronnie Alcano, aka The Volcano, winning in 2006. | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Shane Van Boening Orders A Diveney Pool Cue! | | 2008-03-06 09:49:56 | | This just in, friends! Shane Van Boening was in Reno, Nevada, when he saw the Diveney pool cue being used by one of my good friends, Filipino pool player Rodolfo Boy Luat, aka Boy Samson. Shane called Pat Diveney and asked if he to try out some of Pat's cues. Shane liked the Diveney cues so much that he ordered one just like Boy Luat’s. Now, that’s very good news! Pat Diveney is a custom cuemaker in eastern Iowa who has developed a great following in that area. Pat's cues are stunningly beautiful! Pat makes great pool cues and is one great guy! And I kid you not! Much thanks to InsidePoolMag for the pic!Shane Van Boening, born in 1984, is a professional pool player from Rapid City, South Dakota. Shane is considered as the next in line and heir-apparent to the throne of being the best pool player in the United States. He currently resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he is a partner in the Lucky's billiard establishment. Shane traces his billiards skills back to his fa | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Pool Cleaning | | 2008-03-05 21:56:00 | | I cleaned this pool today.The house is vacant and has been since Oct. 07.Ok so what did I do?I grabbed my test strips and the gate key from the secret hiding place.I first looked at the equipment, seemed to be ok.More trash in the pump than I liked. We have had some bad weather.Then to the pool, tested the water, it was perfect.This is a big pool, I opened all four skimmers.(if the house was occupied I would never leave skimmer lids open)I wanted to see how much change in skimmer suction I would have after I emptied the pump basket. I think the power must have gone off, a couple of the skimmer baskets were floating. That would explain the extra trash in the pump. I knew I would be going to empty the pump a few times. To be sure everything was gone from the bottom of the skimmer and the suction lines. The only debris on the surface was collected around the Polaris Vac Sweep hose.Plenty of dust on the floor, The booster pump motor is making too much noise for me and the absent pool owne | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Pool icons | | 2008-03-05 11:45:35 | | Spring is already here and iconka.com presents the new set. For Mac and PC available here.
This is the summary only, for images visit my blog at http://qualityicons.blogspot.com
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| | The 10 Most Common Pool Mistakes | | 2008-03-03 05:49:00 | | #1. BRIDGE Too lax of the bridge hand, MUST BE FIRM #2. WARM UP STROKES Not enough hot upward strokes prior to stiking the clue baseball, these strokes produce looseness and closing alignment. #3. FOLLOW THROUGH Moving prior to the closing of the shot. #4. LEVEL STROKE The ass of the clue being to higher during the whole shot. #5. PLAYING SAFE Never kill a difficult stroke without the opportunity of a payoff, if stance and stroke are difficult, PLAY SAFE. #6. MENTAL Being intimidated by the importance of the match or the opposition, just beat the balls. #7. CUE STROKE Getting stance for the next stroke is determined by the slant you have on the target baseball and striking the clue baseball higher, reduced or center. #8. CUE TIP Not roughing upward the hint frequently sufficient, Will Prevent Miscues. #9. CHALK Forgetting to chalk upward often. #10. PRACTICE Practice these tips every moment you play. | | By: Billiard HQ | | |
| | How to find a swimming pool builder. | | 2008-03-01 07:14:00 | | Finding a pool builder used to be one of two ways, the phone book or the guy your friend used.That was then, this is now.I have been telling my fellow pool industry associates for years the people they want to serve are online.My own website has been around longer than Google and thanks to Google and others like Yahoo I get all the business I can do.The Internet has changed everything about how people shop for swimming pools and pool products.I made a point some time ago about how a lot of pool companies have good websites and still don't do well in the online search results.That is one of the reasons I have my directory site. I have discovered another way for both swimming pool builders and potential pool buyers to connect.It looks like one of those "Win - Win" things. I don't see a downside at all.There is a website that will send you up to five pool builders who all want your business.These pool builders must meet certain guidelines to enroll.Not only do they pay to be included but | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Baan Busaba Pool Villas, Hua Hin, Thailand, Villa Rental | | 2008-03-01 07:07:42 | | Busaba Holiday Pool Villas Hua Hin Thailand
Busaba Pool Villas is a 23-villa gated estate in Hua Hin providing a distinct lifestyle choice in the selection of your Thailand holiday rental home. Situated on plots ranging from 396 to 564 square metres, each pool villa features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and its own 3.5 X [...] | | By: Asia Holiday Rentals | | |
| | Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaners | | 2008-02-28 20:13:00 | | There a lot of things about caring for swimming pools that the old saying "there's more than one way to skin a cat" applies.Automatic Swimming pool Cleaners fit that to a tee, I know another saying...Generally speaking I have learned that like there are two basic types of pool cleaners, pressure side and suction side. There are two types of pool owners when it comes to some automatic cleaners. Those with greater scientific and mechanical aptitude and the time to take care of their pool. Then there are others who because of time or not being scientific or mechanical don't do as well or need more help.I clean pools each week. I have for years and years.I have learned some pool owners, those with the time and aptitude to adjust and monitor, love suction side cleaners like the Kreepy Krauly. I don't see this unit often because my customers don't have the time to work with a suction side cleaner. They don't want to deal with chemicals, cleaners or anything they don't have to. I have seen th | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Swimming Pool Inspection Form | | 2008-02-25 23:19:00 | | Click the image, print the form.Call me and I will help you inspect your pool.We can discuss each item as we go down the list.Chemicals - Pumps - Cleaners - MaintenanceVisit Swimming pool Services Directory for info on swimming pool builders retailers and service companies. | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Pool Cue Case for Sale! 2x4 Case in Very Good Condition! | | 2008-02-24 09:20:43 | | Pool players, fans, and friends: Up for sale is my 2x4 pool cue case. The pool cue case is used but is good as new! It proudly displays some of my colors - clubs and associations, pool cue, and pool halls that I frequent. I just upgraded to an Instroke 2x4 Cowboy pool cue case, thus, this case needs a new home.The pool cue case is good as new! It has never been dropped.No dings and blings. It's a very nice cue case!The zippers are perfect!And check out those stainless steel pegs at the bottom!The back of the 2x4 pool cue case feature more of my colors!The strap has never been used!I carry the cue case using the side handle.The grip on the side is made of heavy-duty rubber!They key chains and name tags are not included in the sale. :)The side proudly displays more colors!Check out the heavy-duty rubber grip!And oh! The 2x4 pool cue case featuresan easy access jump cue handle pouch!Those are industrial-strength steel rivets!The inside of the pool cue case features a 2x4 compartment. Butt | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Billiards Time: Play Pool On the iPhone! | | 2008-02-24 02:13:11 | | These iPhone application developers are amazing. They are constantly coming out with cool programs for the iPhone. Are you looking for one of the latest games for the iPhone? Check out the latest pocket billiard game courtesy of Adikus.com.
Installing and playing this Pool app made me think of my days with Virtual Pool via the PC (does [...] | | By: iPhone in Canada: Tips, Tricks, and News for Canad | | |
| | Swimming pool light blown, light won't work. | | 2008-02-22 11:47:00 | | Today my routine for checking out a swimming pool light.Just like the one in the image to above.The tools, if you can't use these tools you should not try to work on your own pool light.Screw drivers, medium size straight and slotted, voltage meter/tester, electrical tape, needle nose pliers, thick towel, sharpie pen, safety glasses and gloves.First I look at the pool light.If it has water in the fixture, that's a problem.A new fixture may be in order, often after being wet inside they are ruined.If I see no water in the fixture and the bulb is not clearly blown. Blown looks like a dark spot one the bulb if you can see past the lens.When I arrive I ask to see the pool light switch. I always start there. Pulling out a light to find a tripped circuit breaker is not a good thing.I test the switch both on and off for voltage.If I have power and voltage the switch and breaker are good.No transformer skip down to next section.Next the transformer (low voltage 12 volts systems).When you turn | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Swimming Pool Parts Catalog - Parts Ordering - Parts Breakdown Illustration | | 2008-02-22 00:29:00 | | Swimming Pool Parts Catalog - Parts Ordering - Parts Breakdown Illustrationchemical feeders - cleaners - lights - filters - filter elements - pumps - heaters - controls timersA & A Mfg. Aladdin Allied Innovations American Prod. Anthony & Sylvan A.O. Smith Aqua (Aquabot) Aqua - Flo Aquapower Aquapure Aquasol Aquatemp Aquavac Astral Prod. Atlantic Autoclear Autopilot Baker-Hydro Balboa Baptistry Products Baracuda Blue - White Brett Aqualine Cal Pump Cantar Caretaker Clayton - Lambert Clearwater Coates Heater Comfort Zone Compool Cooper Industries Custom Molded Del Industries Danner Mfg. Eaton Mears Ecomatic Emerson Feherguard Flo Control Goldline Grid Controls Grundfos Pumps Harmsco. Inc Harwil Corp Hayward Hydrel Hydro Air Hydro Quip Hydrotech Intermatic J & J Elect. Jacuzzi Bros. Jandy Ind. KAFKO Mfg. K-D Pools King Tech. Kreepy Krauly Laing Len Gordon Letro Little Giant Lochinvar Magic Plastics Magnetek Marlow Mazzei Injector Muskin Nature 2 Odyssey Pac Fab Pentair Pleatco Polaris Poo | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Podoli swimming pool | | 2008-02-21 15:06:06 | | A peek into Podoli swimming pool. You can see a girl on the very top of the diving tower preparing to jump.They also have two outside swimming pools - bigger (50m) and smaller (25m). The smaller one is opened during the whole year and is very popular even during winter time. | | By: Prague Daily Photo | | |
| | With DT pool thinning, where can Buffalo turn? | | 2008-02-20 21:16:29 | | Will McCargo get a new running mate? (BuffaloBills.com) Tennessee has franchised Albert Haynesworth. The Packers followed suit this evening, tagging Corey Williams. With the Buffalo Bills searching for help at defensive tackle - and with the two "big names" off of the market - where can the Bills turn to find a run-stuffing complement to their current DT corps? There are a few avenues to explore - so I'll lay them out on the line, and y'all can decide what the best route to take is. Here we go: 1. Stick to Free Agency: Even with Haynesworth and Williams off the market, there are still some intriguing names to ponder. Titan Randy Starks is the most commonly referenced name, and even though he's drawn the ire of some Titan fans, he's still young and in the right environment could excel. There are also some intriguing veteran names (Atlanta's Rod Coleman, Seattle's Chuck Darby, and New Orleans' Brian Young are examples) that could give the Bills time to deve | | By: Buffalo Rumblings | | |
| | The Deano Pool Cue in the Philippines! | | 2008-02-20 11:27:52 | | My Deano pool cue arrived from the United States last week, February 13, 2008. It arrived wrapped in bubble film inside a USPS triangle box. After paying my taxes at the Philippine Customs, I immediately inspected the pool cue sent by Dean Campbell from Texas. And may I just say that the $300 pool cue looks good! It is beautiful!My Deano Cue is an ebony Sneaky Pete!Check out that ivory Hoppe ring with Dean's trademark!The ebony handle meets the forearm"To Leslie from Dean Campbell"graces the forearm of my Deano pool cue"1st of my prototypes"graces the other side of the forearmof my Deano pool cueDo check this out, friends!My Deano pool cue.I sincerely believe that I'm the first and only onewho has such in the Philippines right now. :)And what did I do with the Deano pool cue when I got to the AMF-Puyat Superbowl billiard hall at the Makati Cinema Square in Makati City? I lent it to one of my good friends and told him to play with it for a week. And I kid you not! I will be retrieving t | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Laser Stroke: Pool and Billiard Training Aid of the IPT! | | 2008-02-20 11:22:02 | | The Laser Stroke Training Aidwhich I paired with my Predator 2and OB-1 cue shaftI had the good chance of trying out the Laser Stroke pool and billiard training aid, the official training aid of the recently concluded International Pool Tour Challenge Match, which billed Filipino pool player Francisco Django Bustamante and Corey Deuel of the United States. Touted as the best product that one can buy for improving stroke, the Laser Stroke pool and billiard training aid is one amazing training aid! The Laser Stroke projects a thin vertical laser line to a target dot (hole reinforcement sticker) on a wall, which allows pool players to see how much their stroking arm is moving from side to side and whether they are twisting the cue in their grip (intentionally or not). All of these and more in real time! The Laser Stroke training aid shows pool players what they know and do not know about their stroke – and in real time, friends! The vertical laser line projected by the Laser Stroke giv | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Opening a swimming pool | | 2008-02-18 22:18:00 | | I opened a pool today.!8x36 liner vinyl liner.Opened it by myself in about an hour and a half.It had a solid safety cover. The cover was clean and ready to come off.I loosened the spring straps all the way around. Lowered the strap anchors around the shallow end deck. So I wouldn't snag the cover. I just pulled it back about five feet, then folded every other seam to seam. It was a lot of back and forth grabbing the seams where you can. Worked the wrinkles out, rolled it up, pulled the bag over it, tipped it on my two wheeler and down to the shed.I brought the rails back from the shed, placed the stair panel rail then the deep end ladder. Tightened them down with a half inch wrench. Don't forget the ladder bumpers.Removed the gizmo's from skimmers and placed the baskets.Installed plug in the filter, site glass and pressure gauge.Small plug 1/8", in the Polaris pump.Two plugs in the main Hayward pump.Prime the pump and go.Tested the water, added some shock.The pool was a little cloudy a | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | | A fine example of trash advice for pool owners. | | 2008-02-13 22:49:00 | | This kind of total nonsense is all over the Internet.Brought to you by E-How dot comHow To Do Just About EverythingClick here to see the page for yourself.The page is titled "How to Clean a Cloudy Pool"Pool water becomes cloudy due to inadequate cleaning and limited usage that causes the water to become stagnant. Failure to maintain a pool creates a variety of problems that ultimately make the pool water polluted and cloudy. Follow these steps to clean and maintain the water in your pool.The paragraph above is what caught my eye right off.Hmmm ok... "limited usage that causes the water to become stagnant"I have pools owned by older folks that are never used, they aren't STAGNANT.The fact is pool water that is moving (by running the pump), filtered and chemically treated will not become STAGNANT.Now to the steps to follow.Things You’ll Need:Mesh pole Pool vacuum PH indicator device Water purifying chemicals What is a mesh pole?I have never seen or used such a thing.Step 1:Diagnose the | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Pool Tournaments | | 2008-02-12 13:36:00 | | Are you a big fan of snooker , i have a good place for you to play online snooker , you will have alot of there , they are one of the best online billiard wesbites , check them out and see how wonderful are they , i really like them , beside they have a good pool tournaments you can particapte in , all what you have to do is just visiting their website and start having alot of fun .have a nice day | | By: Muway06 | | |
| | Pool Slide | | 2008-02-12 08:00:00 | | Pool slide. Following up on my previous post, this is a photo of the pool slide at the resort I stayed in last weekend. I am refraining myself from mentioning the place since it might be conceived as an advertisement. I took this picture after having breakfast before actually diving into the pool. Anyway, I discovered something interesting during my stay here. I mean I've visited this place about more than 5 or 6 times already, I think and it was only last weekend that I found out who the owner | | By: Photography-Per-Diem | | |
| | Swimming pool salt systems, chlorine generators, saltwater pools, salt water pools, sws | | 2008-02-10 13:25:00 | | Swimming pool salt systems, chlorine generators, saltwater pools, salt water pools, sws, no matter how you say it, I don't think I want one.It seems to me the potential for problems are too great.I've read enough on my fellow bloggers page, The Pool Biz, to wonder why anyone would want one.Assuming all he says is true, and I believe it is, because it all makes sense, not only makes sense, he backs it up with data to prove his points.So much information it would take hours and hours to read it all, so far I've come close to reading it all.Not one of his points has been challenged in a way to make me think he is wrong.I don't know who he is beyond "The Pool Guy" at his blog.He is, in my opinion, a champion of the swimming pool owner.He has no ads on his page, does not promote his own pool service business.The only thing he does on his blog is explain why salt is bad for you and your pool.Here is a short list of the things I have learned.Salt pools can cause some very bad staining.Salt po | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Ching-Shun Yang — The Son of Pool | | 2008-02-10 12:04:00 | | Hailing from Chinese Taipei, the prodigy has never failed to amazed the international pool arena with his talents and achievements. World Champion, Earl Strickland acknowledged him as arguably the best player in the world for his break during the 2003 World Pool Championship. One of his most famous wins includes beating Francisco Bustamante to win the All Japan Open in 1996 when he was only sixteen years old. He has also defeated other world champions like Mika Immonen, Ralf Souquet and Efren Reyes but one thing is for sure, he will not be stopped. PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Ching-Shun YangNickname: Son of PoolResidence: Taipei, TaiwanDOB: April 3rd, 1978Birthplace: Kao Hsiung, Taiwan CAREER HISTORY 2004 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Hong Kong) — Champion2004 San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour (Singapore) — Quarter-Finalist2004 Taiwan 7th Annual Professional Pool Grand Championship — Champion2003 The First Annual Master Billiard Big Apple 9-Ball Challenge — Quarter-Finalist2003 World | | By: Billiard HQ | | |
| | World Champion Rodolfo Luat and His Pat Diveney Pool Cue! | | 2008-02-10 08:56:38 | | Took some pictures of the pool cue used by one of my good friends, World Champion Rodolfo Luat, aka Boy Samson, at the AMF-Puyat Superbowl, Makati Cinema Square, Makati City. Rodolfo Luat uses pool cues made by Pat Diveney, a custom cuemaker in eastern Iowa who has developed a great following in that area. And believe you me, friends, Pat's cues are stunningly beautiful! And I kid you not! Rodolfo Luat's cue case provided by his cue sponsor, Pat DiveneyFilipino pool player Rodolfo Luat's pool cue features eight (8) ivory diamonds in the ebony butt. A couple of sterling silver rings compliment well the ivory butt cap and the ivory diamonds.A close-up look on the sterling silver ringsAn authentic lizard skin serves as the wrapof this beautiful Pat Diveney masterpeiceThe ebony forearm is graced by real ivories!A total of eight (8) ivories!See how the ivories disappear into the wood!Very sharp! Very Diveney!An ivory joint collar crowns this ebony-ivory masterpiece from Pat!That is a titan | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Pool pump motor wired just plain wrong. | | 2008-02-07 08:55:00 | | I got a call from a new customer once. I was very busy and I didn't need to add any more work to my schedule.He said he really needed some help. Well, it was spring time and a lot of pool owners needed some help.He wanted help that day, I was already trying to put him off till the next week. I asked what the problem was?He told me that when he got within six feet of his filter equipment his feet would start to tingle.He added that as you got closer it would become stronger.Well, well, well... hmmmmmm....A mystery service call. I like those.Not only a mystery, but what sounded like what could be a real safety issue.I arrived at his home, and as usual for that time of year, the cheers from the children "the pool man is here!"He came out and greeted me in the driveway. Told me how happy he was that I had decided to help him out.I still had a full book for the day, and the rest of the week in fact.I wanted to check it, out fix it and go.He led me around to the filter equipment. Sure enough | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | iRobot Verro 300 Pool Cleaning Robot | | 2008-02-06 23:27:21 | | Spend more time enjoying your pool and less time cleaning it. The iRobot Verro 300 Pool Cleaner gets your pool deep-down clean from floor to waterline in about an hour. The hands-free, self-contained, vacuum cleaning and water filtering robot will improve the circulation of pool chemicals and water temperature while increasing your pool filtration's efficiency and decreasing run time for energy | | By: Vacuum Cleaner Review | | |
| | Predator Sneaky Pete Pool Cue for Sale! | | 2008-02-06 20:50:14 | | Fellow pool players and fans - up for sale is my Predator SP8RW pool cue! My Predator SP8RW is brand new, never been used, and never chalked for test hits! No kidding! Outstounding performance and brilliant design characterize this Predator Sneaky Pete, friends! The Predator SP8RW pool cue features full 8-Point Splice with bubinga accents, natural and red point trim, wood joint 3142 shaft. This pool cue for sale is perfect in every way! Wow!The 3142 shaft is of standard shaft length 29" with an Everest tip by Tiger Products. And oh! This 19 oz Predator Sneaky Pete comes with a Uni-Loc joint and wood-to-wood finish!Predator Sneaky Petes are made with a traditional full splice of South American Rosewood and white Birdseye maple. The Predator SP8RW is accented by a red 8-point trim. It is one beautiful cue! And I kid you not!The Predator SP8RW is a great buy at $550! It is a best buy indeed! Asking is only $550! And if you're in the Philippines, you'll be saving a ton of money from ship | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Swimming Pool Fence - Yes, you need one. | | 2008-02-05 19:51:00 | | Through the years I have been over the fencing issue many times.With customers, face to face.Their best answer to NOT get one is always the same.They are ugly.Some of you may not like what I say here or how I say it.When I get this I just want to shake them!My reply is always as standard as their protest of ugly.No sir... I'll tell you what ugly is.Ugly is watching a dead body pulled from your swimming pool.Ugly is being blamed, ugly is looking into every eye you see knowing they blame you.The people who sell these won't talk to you like this.But I will, If you do not lock your swimming pool area some how...Shame on you!I will now take the time to thank you for installing a fence.THANK YOU!I thank you and the life you may have saved thanks you.That's it, that's all you get for doing it. YEAH!If you don't, you may spend the rest of your days asking why?Why didn't I install a fence?OK lecture over...Some nice easy to install pool fencing.Just take it down when you don't want to see it.Pu | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Hayward Super Pump Pool Pump - 3/4 HP - Pumps & Motors - Pool Supplies | | 2008-02-05 17:44:00 | | Hayward Super Pump Pool Pump - 3/4 HP - Pumps & Motors - Pool SuppliesI did a little story yesterday about the Hayward Super Pump.http://poolservicedirectory.blogspot.com/2008_02_04_archive.htmlA couple of weeks ago I wrote review over at Aqua Superstore.The thing about that review was I won a 100 dollar gift cirtificate for my efforts.well I got a confirmation email today saying I did.Pretty cool HUH?They have alot of real nice pool, patio, lawn & garden stuff over there.The links above will take you to the page with my review.I want to thank them for the GC!Visit Swimming pool Services Directory for info on swimming pool builders retailers and service companies. | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Maintain and Care for Your Pool | | 2008-02-05 12:20:00 | | Maintain and Care for Your PoolThe link above will take you to the Lowes hardware website.Another place to find all the swimming pool info and advice you need.Like this little bit of information:pH determines the water's acidity. Maintain pH for equipment and swimmer protection. If the pH is less than 7.2, use sodium hypochlorite to raise it. If the pH is higher than 7.6, use granular acid to lower it.find it about 1/3 of the way down the page.I spotted this some time ago, I went back today to see if it was still there.I even emailed them to point it out, over two years ago.When last I checked sodium hypochlorite was bleach or liquid chlorine.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_hypochloriteI suppose they are saying to add liquid chlorine to raise pH.The pH of sodium hypochlorite is around and 11.http://www.lenntech.com/water-disinfection/disinfectants-sodium-hypochlorite.htmA little lower on the page they say if you need to raise the chlorine level to use a shock.The pH of calcium hypo | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Fired pool boy says Britney isn’t ‘nice’ - Gossip Archive- msnbc.com | | 2008-02-05 00:23:00 | | Fired pool boy says Britney Spears isn’t ‘nice’ - Gossip Archive- msnbc.comYEAH, too bad for the pool boy.I've been fired before for spending too much time with the Lady of the house.So I kinda know how he feels.I switched from "Pool Boy" to "Pool Man" after about a year in the business.I wonder if maybe while hanging out he forgot to really service the pool.Yeah, I've been fired for that too.Oh well, that's how it goes sometimes.The Pool Boy in the story is Jack LaLane's son.You know who he is if you're over 40 you do, if you're under, he's the juicer man on TV now.Anyway old Jack has to be like 99 years old now.So I wonder how old the son is?If Old Jack was still spawning at 50 the Pool Boy must be fifty.If Old Jack was still spawning at 70 the Pool Boy must be thirty.If Old Jack was still spawning at 80 the Pool Boy must be twenty.Now maybe... just maybe.... Old Jack may have something with that juicer.Sorry, I Know the story is old news.I couldn't resist commenting on the who | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR BY THE POOL @ HILTON HUA HIN RESORT & SPA | | 2008-02-04 09:46:00 | | CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR BY THE POOL @ HILTON HUA HIN RESORT & SPAWelcome the year of the rat with an amazing Chinese celebration by the pool. Enjoy the ancient traditional Chinatown food market where you will find yourself lost in the real rituals and cultures of China. Experience an authentic taste of Chinese cuisine and be inspired by Live cooking station of festive dishes such as Suckling Pig, Beijing Duck, Shanghai Dumplings and many more.Thursday, 7th February 2008 : 7.30pm. onward.Baht 1,888++ per personBaht 944++ per person for children under 12 year-old (Free of charge for children under 2 year-old).For more information or reservations, please contact Tel: 032 538 999 ext. 8429, email: hua-hin@hilton.com A TRADITIONAL CHINESE NEW YEAR @ WHITE LOTUSWelcome and celebrate the year of the rat with a special dinner under the candlelight while overlooking the amazing view from the top of Hua Hin at Hilton Hua Hin’s award winning Chinese restaurant.Starting from M | | By: Thai Food Recipes Cooking Thai Food Menu Spicy Her | | |
| | Brand new swimming pool liner ripped. | | 2008-02-03 13:17:00 | | The company I worked for installed a new liner once.We had it filled,water balanced and running.We handed the pool over, said goodbye,That was friday morning.Monday morning she was calling about water loss. YIKES! we hate to hear those words.I was the lucky tech assigned to the case.I got there and as I walked through the gate I could see the pool.It looked very strange from this far angle. As I got closer the sides seemed to be moving in waves.I couldn't hardly believe my eyes. I ran to turn off the pumps and water hose.Back to the pool, as the motion of the water calmed down I could see it all.About every foot, running in vertical lines on the walls there was a slice in the liner.Here and there accross the floor the same thing.Some of them were only an inch or two, others a foot or two.I was shocked, how could this have happened?Vandals? Those damn Vandals!But why such even cuts? And why so many?They were all the way around, spaced very evenly.This was too strange... I pulled up a ch | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Swimming pool help FAQ, message board and blog pages. | | 2008-02-02 08:05:00 | | Swimming pool FAQ, message board and blog help pages.The internet is loaded with places to find tips, tricks and free advice for your swimming pool.The answers to swimming pool questions found there are often as varied as those who run those sites.Some of the swimming pool FAQ's are part of a site that has FAQ's on hundreds of topics.Frequently asked questions is what FAQ stands for, it could as well mean frequently answered questions.Often the mix of answers is as varied as the users who visit there.A simple question often has hundreds of answers, from the correct to the down right silly.Many of these sites should adapt the wiki method and just let everyone fine tune one answer.Message boards are another place where getting good answers is a hit or miss affair.They try to have a conversation using short questions with short replies.Often the message boards are run by true swimming pool experts who monitor those pages closely.Others are run by someone who has had a week or two experien | | By: Tales of Swimming Pool Man | | |
| | Online Pool | | 2008-01-28 20:21:42 | | Do you play online billiard? I do. I sometimes play 9-Ball Pool online in my free time and I love. I like playing with someone I do not know and I enjoy the game a lot. If you are also love to play billiard online, you will love this website I found called BilliardMagic.com. It's the best place to play pool and snooker online. Yes! you can play pool for free or for real money against people from around the world. This is great for you and for all billiard lovers out there to improve your skills and win real cash in pool games. BilliardMagic.com billiard software is a multi language game that allows everyone from everywhere in the world to enjoy a broad range of billiard games. This includes 8-Ball Pool, 9 ball and snooker . You can meet new people from all over the world as you enjoy the game you love the most. You can also play snooker online and participate in daily tournaments that features full 3-D environment and perfect online game play. Isn't this wonderful? It sure is. Check them out and have fun playing. I am sure you will love the site's neat and cool design. It is readable, your head won't be aching figuring out the site's navigation because it is very organize. I am sure the site will soon be your favorite billiard room. Have fun! | | By: Life's Journey | | |
| | There's magic in online pool | | 2008-01-28 11:55:20 | | My uncle and aunt have this one billiard table positioned outside our house for rental purposes, especially because our home is just few steps away from a school so you'd really expect that because they only have one billiard table, the students would really flock and wait for their turns to play.
Although I can play billiard at will on times that the table is vacant, I never had so much time
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| | Play Billiards,Pool And Snookers At Billiard Magic In Minutes | | 2008-01-28 11:50:00 | | Playing online is one of the best place to get joy, fun and entertained. We will get great happiness to play online. Each and every body plays different games. But did any body play billiard online. You think it is funny thing to hear. But playing online billiards can be possible at billiardmagic.com. Since 1991 they are running their site. And we can play the game online in full 3-D mode. And the amazing thing is we can play 8-ball pool just like in real life game. We can play snooker and pool at billiardmagic.com. Besides playing 8-ball pool we can also play 9-ball pool. The games can be played for real money if you are perfect in playing. If you are not perfect in playing then you can practice before playing for real money. And there will be regular tournaments going on their site. We can participate in those and can win great money. Just download their software and you can play online billiard. Playing online billiard is fun filling and thrilling experience.
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| | The Adam Cue Co.'s BSP-6AP Pool Cue is Up for Sale! | | 2008-01-27 07:03:30 | | Pool players and fans, up for sale is my Adam BSP-6AP pool cue! The 19-oz BSP-6AP pool cue is one of the Adam Cue Co.'s higher-end models! And it's one very beautiful cue! The pool cue was brought in to the Philippines from Japan by none other than Masaki Tanaka, one of Japan's top pool players! No kidding! The Adam BSP-6AP pool cue has never been used, it is brand new! I chalked the tip for test hits after I received it from my good friend, Jesse Gonzales, a personal friend of Mr. Masaki Tanaka. The results of the test hits were excellent! And the BSP-6AP pool cue has remained in my personal pool room ever since. The Adam Cue Co. has been making some of the world's finest cues for over 35 years. The company has given the billiard industry some of the best quality cue sticks at reasonable prices. Years of experience and craftsmanship are very apparent in each cue that Adam Cue manufactures.The attention to detail and the quality of the materials have always been foremost in our require | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Exotic Woods and Ivory for a Custom Pool Cue! | | 2008-01-26 23:59:31 | | Here is another update on the custom pool cue being carried out by my good friend, Mr. Bebot Bautista, one of the best custom cuemakers in the Philippines! These are top-quality pieces of some of the world's most exotic woods and materials used in making pool cues. And I kid you not! Pictured above is the cocobolo wood butt of the pool cue.The ivories have been inlayed into the ebony handle, which fit snuggly with the cocobolo butt of the custom pool cue. The exotic woods further undergo another settling-in stage in that special room. Another look on the beautiful ebony handleThe ebony handle meets the cocobolo forearmThe radial pin has been integrated into the ivory collarof the custom cue.*My apologies for the lateness of the update on the custom cue project. I had to attend to the needs of my youngest daughter, who spent almost a week in the hospital. "The AnitoKid loves custom cues!"*Did you enjoy the post? Did you find it interesting?You know what to do...:)
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| | Brunswick Billiards Debuts Its Gold Crown V Pool Table! | | 2008-01-26 14:00:02 | | Here are some very good news! Brunswick Billiards has just released its Gold Crown V pool table! Available in 9 ft or 8 ft Pro model, Brunswick Billiards continues the Gold Crown dynasty with the Gold Crown V pool table, which comes in a number of finishes. These include mahogany with nickel trim, mahogany with bronze trim, matte black with nickel trim, and in my favorite - the Mahogany - Tournament Edition. Buyers can specify the type of pocket they want with their Gold Crown V pool table, i.e., drop pocket or gully return. The Gold Crown V Tournament Edition comes in Brunswick Green cloth. The cloth quality is Contender woolen cloth. But wait! You can further personalize your very own Brunswick Billiards Gold Crown V pool table by specifying the type of cloth and cloth color you want! No kidding! And there’s more! Buy a Brunswick Billiards Gold Crown V and you will qualify to purchase a Limited Edition Gold Crown pool cue made by Predator Cues, for only $250! Only 200 of | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | San Alfonso del Mar Resort: World's Largest Swimming Pool | | 2008-01-22 10:07:00 | | A view of the swimming pool at the resort of San Alfonso del Mar in Algarrobo city on the southern coast of Chile, some 62 miles west of Santiago, January 21, 2008. Acknowledged by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest swimming pool, the lagoon measures 3,323 ft in length, covers an area of 20 acres, contains 66,043,013 gallons of water and is navigable in small boats. REUTERS/Eliseo Fernandez An aerial view of the swimming pool at the resort of San Alfonso del Mar in Algarrobo city on the southern coast of Chile, some 62 miles west of Santiago, January 21, 2008. REUTERS/Eliseo Fernandez | | By: Amerikan Turk | | |
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| | | Pool Cues for Sale! The Purple Haya from Bebot Bautista! | | 2007-12-30 14:07:01 | | Fellow pool players and fans, here is the Purple Haya, another beautiful pool cue from my good friend, Bebot Bautista, one of the best custom cuemakers in the Philippines! The Purple Haya truly embodies the beauty of the purpleheart, a genus of 23 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to tropical regions of Central and South America. The trees are prized for their beautiful heartwood which, when cut, quickly turns from a dark brown to a rich purple color. Exposure to ultraviolet light darkens the wood to a brown color with a slight hue of the original purple.Interests in purpleheart custom pool cues have considerably grown over the years because of the beauty it radiates, and excellent hit and playability. And just like all custom pool cues made by Bebot Bautista, the Purple Haya stands as a true testament to his God-given gift of turning exotic woods into a fine piece of art. And I kid you not!The butt of the Bebot Bautista Purple Haya makes use of a very dark purpleheart. Four (4) white phenolic diamonds dot the butt of this very beautiful cue. Each white phenolic diamond is complimented by a pair of white phenolic spearheads (a total of twelve, 12). And each white phenolic piece is surrounded by ebony; ebony further separates each white phenolic diamond-spear set from one another. The butt cap is white phenolic. The shaft of the Bebot Bautista Purple Haya is made from Triple A Canadian maple. It features a silver eternity ring composed of white phenolic squares that compliments well the eternity ring on the pool cue's forearm (see pic near end of post).Want to know a secret? I never did like the color purple. However, that all changed when my good friend Bebot Bautista showed me the Purple Haya! No kidding! I never knew that purple could radiate such splendid beauty! Indeed, I was in awe when the custom cue was in my hands!The forearm of the Purple Haya boasts of another set of white phenolic diamonds and spears. And just like the butt of th | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | | The Tailed Judy Pool Cue from Bebot Bautista! | | 2007-12-29 01:45:38 | | Here are pictures of The Tailed Judy, a very beautiful ivory and ebony pool cue made by my good friend, Bebot Bautista, one of the best custom cuemakers in the Philippines. The pictures fail to capture the true beauty of this masterpiece. Yeah, there's some fuzziness in the photographs. Still, the images give us a very good idea on how good Mr. Bebot Bautista really is. And HE IS THAT GOOD! And I kid you not!Mr. Bebot Bautista's Tailed Judy custom pool cue boasts of 80 pure ivory pieces that combine into one very unique design mimicking the Tailed Judy, a striking butterfly that belongs to the Punches and Judies family. The pure ivories match very well the jet-black color of the ebony butt - perfect! And oh! The butt cap is pure ivory too!The Tailed Judy features forty (40) ivory windows that make up the pool cue's eternity rings. Believe you me, I had a hard time counting the number of ivories on this beautiful masterpiece! The count doesn't even include the pure ivory butt cap and ferrule!Ain't that cool! A total of eight (8) abalone diamonds separates the pure ivory butterflies from one another! The color of the abalone used compliments well the ivory and ebony of this very beautiful pool cue from Bebot Bautista.Yes, that's real leather! The alligator pattern just feels so good in one's hands! It looks stunningly good with the ebony-ivory materials used in this great looking pool cue! Coolness!Here are additional pictures on the Tailed Judy's ebony forearm, which is dotted by pure ivories and abalone. Enjoy!The points on the custom cue further highlights the beauty of this awesome masterpiece from my good friend, Bebot Bautista. The shaft is made from Triple A Canadian maple and integrates a pure ivory ferrule to boot!All the white that you see here and in the rest of the pics are pure ivory. Do notice the titanium pin surrounded by pure ivory! And oh! The butt and shaft connect via a metal-to-wood finish for one incredible and very playable custom pool c | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | Pool Cue for Sale! The Bebeth Bautista King Tiger White Billiard Cue! | | 2007-12-28 10:08:13 | | Fellow pool players, fans, and friends, it is with great pride that I present to you another pool cue for sale masterfully crafted by none other by my very good friend, Bebot Bautista, aka Bebeth, one of the best cuemakers in the Philippines. The King Tiger White billiards cue is one of the most beautiful masterpieces I have ever seen in my life! And I have seen quite a number of cues, mind you! The pool cue boasts of intricately-laid rare materials. These include abalone from Australia, pure ivory (and there's a ton of them!), the best maple from the United States, Kingwood from Thailand, and get ready for this - a TITANIUM pin! Yes! titanium!Indeed, a picture paints a thousand words, but let me give it to you straight right now - the pics below don't do justice! The King Tiger White is a real work of art! Your eyes will have a treat as light strikes the pool cue! It's not just beautiful! It's absolutely stunning! And I kid you not!The Kingwood butt features five pure ivory ovals locked by pure ivory spears (a total of 10!) at both ends. Ebony is interlaced between each ivory oval and ivory spears set. Three abalone diamonds separate the ivory oval and spear sets from one another. Each abalone diamond is locked-in by ebony; each three-piece abalone diamond set is connected as one by a straight-and-true ebony line. Hold your horses, there's more! The Kingwood butt is glorified further by an eternity ring made up of 10 pure ivory squares! And what about the butt that stores inside an adjustable weight bolt? It's pure ivory, of course! No more. No less.The wrap area is Curly Maple - Tiger! There's no wrap! The finish is absolutely breathtaking! The Curly Maple and Kingwood compliment each other to the hilt! It's a perfect match! A perfect finish! A total of 5 ivory points adore the Kingwood forearm of the King Tiger White billiards cue. Each ivory point set is made up of a pure ivory oval locked by pure ivory spears (a total of 5 short ones and 5 long ones!) | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
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