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		<title>The Exciting World Of Jouer Poker</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:10:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jouer Poker refers to the game of poker. To put in simple words jouer poker is a card game where the players bet hoping that they hold the highest ranking hand. Since this involves a betting one should always remember the fact that the player should me a major with minimum 18 years of age. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jouer Poker refers to the game of poker. To put in simple words jouer poker is a card game where the players bet hoping that they hold the highest ranking hand. Since this involves a betting one should always remember the fact that the player should me a major with minimum 18 years of age. Jouer poker is a betting sport where there are rules about betting and about hand rankings. The hand ranking can be that of a higher or lower rank. Thus the pot is won based on the high rank hand or the low rank hand depending upon the rules set. Also rules are set for the limits on bets and the number of rounds allowed to be played.</p>
<p>Some always think that poker is just a game of gamble. But only few knew it is a game of guts and courage and not to forget the point that it is a game of fun too. The rules of poker are not a stationary one. It can be varied according to the wishes of the players. The betting in poker is always done in the clockwise order. The important terms used in game of jouer poker are a call, a raise and a fold.</p>
<p>The game of jouer poker had its origin from straight cards where a player is given three cards. He then starts the bet in one round. Raising and reraising are also allowed in the game. Then came the stud. Five card stud was the starting point of this type of poker game where cards are dealt with combinations of face up or face down depending on the rules set in the beginning of the game. The modern game is a seven card stud where seven cards are dispersed to a player. A call is usually a bet to stay in the match. If none other player calls a player’s bet then the player wins the pot. A raise is a poker tactic where the amount of bet is increased. The others should call the new amount of bet in order to stay in the game. When a player wants to discard his interest in the pot he opts for the fold. Such a player need not bet any further but the player cannot win the pot either. </p>
<p>But the modern game of jouer poker has a certain rules to be followed. In a game of five card stud five of a kind is a general winning rule. In a five of a kind there are four aces or four kings whichever is ranked high along with a wild card say a joker. Similarly four of a kind and three of a kind may also be adopted in order to win.</p>
<p>Jouer poker ligne is one of the best places for amateurs to learn the game of poker. Jouer poker ligne gives a hand on experience for the novices of the game of jouer poker and also gives them the complete updates of the rules and variations in the game of jouer poker. Jouer poker ligne also provides online services for the amateurs free of cost which the new comers are very much welcomed to make full use of this service.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.poker-attitude.com">Jouer poker</a> is an exciting new world of entertainment. This article clearly explains all about jouer poker. This article is written by an expert <a href="http://www.poker-attitude.com">jouer poker</a> player.</p>
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		<title>New Partners for New Markets</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading on-line fashion jewellery retailer gem-fashion has recently formed trading partnerships with several new suppliers. In an industry which is dominated by large on-line sellers, success through mutually profitable partnerships is a tried and tested business model. In an effort to bring greater savings and a far larger selection of products to the customer, gem-fashion [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leading on-line fashion jewellery retailer gem-fashion has recently formed trading partnerships with several new suppliers. In an industry which is dominated by large on-line sellers, success through mutually profitable partnerships is a tried and tested business model.</p>
<p>In an effort to bring greater savings and a far larger selection of products to the customer, gem-fashion has been pro-actively pursuing trading partnerships directly with several major fashion jewellery manufacturers. By going direct to source, it is hoped that two benefits will be gained. Firstly, the reduced costs in buying directly from a manufacturer can be passed on to the consumer, good news for those customers who already feel gem-fashion is a premier fashion jewellery retailer. The second benefit should come in the form of improved inventory management and delivery times. By removing the middle man from the product procurement process, gem-fashion will be able to control their stock levels and manage stock forecasts more efficiently and more responsively, allowing them to give far more accurate delivery estimates too their clients.</p>
<p>Taking such a well planned step is the sign of an organisation that has spent much effort in trying to make the entire customer experience as pain free as possible. By constantly attempting to reduce the cost to market, whilst increasing the control the company has over their stock and order, allows them to provide their consumers with an increasingly high level of service.</p>
<p>The product development team at gem-fashion have indicated that they are particularly delighted to gain access to products direct from the manufacturer, this will allow them to keep direct control over product quality, whilst opening up new product lines quickly, as manufacturers are far more likely to see potential new markets as being profitable than the traditional middle man suppliers who are often not well prepared for changes in product line up.</p>
<p>We have seen several interesting developments at gem-fashion recently, firstly their long awaited web-based customer management system was launched a short time ago, and secondly we have seen them open up a new market in the form on men&#8217;s biker jewellery. With a management team who are obviously well committed to change and refinement of the business, gem-fashion is bound to continue in their place as one of the internet&#8217;s finest retailers of fashion jewellery. By forming trading partnerships direct with manufacturers, they are increasing their purchasing power and making sure that their customers will be receiving the keenest pricing possible across their entire product base. In the world of internet sales, where quite often price is the deciding factor, this is bound to mean great things for gem-fashion moving forward.</p>
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		<title>Famous Sapphires</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is just something about sapphires; most people when they think of a sapphire imagine a deep blue colour, which almost seems to glow from within, an enchanting gemstone of great form and beauty. In reality, some of the most well known sapphires in the world do fit this particular description rather well. The three [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is just something about sapphires; most people when they think of a sapphire imagine a deep blue colour, which almost seems to glow from within, an enchanting gemstone of great form and beauty. In reality, some of the most well known sapphires in the world do fit this particular description rather well. The three discussed below are magnificent gems which sum up all that is wonderful about a sapphire.</p>
<p>Almost everybody who has given gemstones even a tertiary study will be familiar with the incredible Star of India. This is the largest star sapphire found in the world to date, it is said to have been discovered in Sri Lanka over 300 years ago, indeed, Sri Lanka is one of the worlds primary hot spots for finding high quality sapphires. The gem itself was formed some 2 billion years ago and during its formation inducted a quantity of the mineral rutile. The presence of this mineral has given the Star of India a milky quality, but also supplies what is termed an &#8220;asterism&#8221;, which is a star effect in the centre of the gemstone. It is this feature, along with the actual colour, which makes star sapphires such sought after stones. The base stone was cut into a cabochon shape, and retains a carat weight of 563.35.</p>
<p>The Queen Marie of Romania&#8217;s Sapphire is the third largest known sapphire in the world, the aforementioned Star of India being the largest, and Peter the Great&#8217;s Nose being the second largest. What really sets this gem apart is the incredible colour and stylish cushion shape cut which is slightly narrowed at one end. The stones itself is of Sri Lankan origin and displays no imperfections or phenomena. It remains to this day the largest sapphire ever to come of up for auction at Christies of Geneva. It has a long and noble history, but in more recent times had become the property of Harry Winston in 1947 to form part of the &#8220;Court of jewels&#8221; exhibition. The stone is now on permanent display in the Diamond Fund Exhibition, within the Kremlin Armoury Museum in Moscow.</p>
<p>A rather interesting gemstone is The Stuart Sapphire; the interest comes from the fact that its historical value far outstrips its monetary value. Indeed, the stone itself has a hole drilled through it at one end, possibly dating back to the time it was used as a pendant. It also contains several flaws, although it must be said that it displays a stunning blue colour. It is believed that the sapphire first belonged to Charles II, but the first documented evidence of ownership is that it was part of the jewel collection which James II fled to France with. James II passed the gem on to his son, Charles Edward, who in turn gave it to his son Henry Bentick, who would eventually become the Cardinal of York. When he died, he bequeathed the stone to King George III. It was then set into Queen Victoria&#8217;s State Crown, sitting just below the Black Prince&#8217;s Ruby at the front of the headpiece. When the crown was remade at a later date, the Stuart Sapphire was moved to the back, and replaced at the front by the Cullinan II Diamond. As you can see, this particular sapphire has distinct historical value</p>
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