Herbal Etiquette: Blowing Smoke with the “Newbs”
March 12th, 2010
As a teen I had an unfavorable view of herb. As a child, every guy I knew that smoked, was a complete “Stoner, always covered in the funk of Mary Jane, falling out in class ( or the hallway ) and impossible to understand. Back than I feared the day someone would ask if I wanted a toke.
Somehow as an adult I finally embraced the idea with my “Stoner” cousin. That was long ago. When I think back to my pre-weed days, I remember the fear and nervousness I felt as a “Newb.” No one should have to go through that to enjoy a good bone.
So now that my rookie days are a thing of the past and I’ve crossed over into the big leaves, I have some knowledge to pass down to “would be smokers. Not knowing the ways of the world could be disastrous. A mistake can piss people off, cheat yourself out of free future smoke, or at the very least make people think you’re a bit of a Bell end. Nobody wants to be a bell end. So let me take you under my wing. Check out these tips so you can feel more comfortable crossing over to the dark side ya newb.
PUFF PUFF PASS
Puff, puff pass! It’s one of the oldest and truest rules to have among smokers. Some even say that when the 10 Pot Commandments were chiseled out in year one - giving birth to the term “Stoner” (Get it? The chisel reference ), – this was the 1st message they carved.
Among smokers and fans of the movie Friday puff, puff pass is a phrase as familiar as moms baked goods. The message here is simple. Don’t be a hog. If I offer you a sip of my cola, you’re not going to finish half the damn drink and then hand it back (are you? You are!?! Douchebag!). So especially don’t do it when it comes to good herb. This is tough for newbies to grasp seeing as how the inhalation process is one of their toughest barriers. Even so, if your burning up product it counts as actually smoking it. What do you think, this stuff grows on trees? Nobody wants to watch you burn their stash to the ground trying to figure out how your lungs work.
DON’T INVITE YOURSELF
If your asked to join a smoke session it means whoever is inviting you likes you at least enough to drop a little bit of their hard-earned cash. Take it as a compliment, but do not automatically believe this entitles you to all future circles. Unless you’re best friends with the main man, it is almost never okay to invite yourself to a smoke out if you don’t have any herb to contribute.
You’ve got to understand that this stuff gets expensive. You don’t expect your acquaintances to buy you drinks at a bar, so why would this be any different? So the next time to you see your creative writing classmates running off to the parking lot during break, let them be. Unless of course you’re asked to join. In which case you always say “yes, thank you.”
DON’T INVITE OTHERS
If you should be asked to smoke with a small group, or even just a small person, DO NOT under any circumstances invite another friend. If someone is nice enough to share a piece of their fortune don’t be a jerk and take advantage. There are few things worse to a guy down to his last nug than to look up from packing a bowl and see a couple of vultures circling around his pipe smacking their lips. Even just one uninvited guest is enough to shrink your buzz, and possible make the host pack up their stash sooner.
DON’T BE A CRITIC
I can’t stand when some “Newb” has the nerve to criticize another mans smoke. The fact is, some herb is good and some is great. I don’t know many true smokers that would turn down a hit b/c the smoke just wasn’t up to their standards. Don’t get me wrong, standards are good to have. Especially when it comes to getting what you pay for. But don’t be a snob. If someone is nice enough to share a little piece of their happiness with you, don’t belittle their efforts. I hate, hate, hate to see people get clowned for their weed. Especially when their smoking everybody out. Just cough and smile.
KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT
Just because everyone you’ve smoked with knows you smoke and visa versa, doesn’t mean everyone else has to know. (say that 5 times fast, or say it high just once) When your in civilian territory play it cool. Don’t point out your buddies red eyes, don’t talk about the smell on our clothes (we all smell it) and don’t call anybody out for not being able to handle their buzz in public. At least not out loud where big brother or anyone in a position to judge you can hear. Keep it classy. Keep it low.
SHARING IS CARING
If you should find the opportunity to “Spread the Wealth”, do so. Herb comes and goes like the sweet winds of chance. Whenever you’re out of smoke the best thing ever is a good friend who doesn’t mind sharing. The way to grow your very own list of people who will smoke you out for free is to smoke others out. The rules of karma have become suspiciously relevant in the weed game. The best way to increase your chances of getting high in your driest of times is to share the love when things are green.
So there you have it, just enough to get you high without killing everyone’s else’s buzz . . .so, you ready? Great let’s get smokin’. You what!?!? You thought I was carryin’?!?
Damn it. Effin “Newbs!”
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Alice in Wonderland
March 12th, 2010
Crazy old Tim Burton is at it again! This time its Alice in Wonderland, a sequel to the original Lewis Caroll classic books. Yet again, Mr Burton is shoving Johnny Depp in our faces in an attempt to re-ignite the flame that brought them so much success in the past. But with recent outings in Charlie and the chocolate factory and The Demon Barber falling well below par, it’s hard to know whether this movie will put the pair back on top.
All the characters from the original stories return, as once again, poor Alice finds herself in 
Wonderland. This time she’s in her late teens and remembers nothing from her previous journeys there. While at a country estate for her surprise engagement party, Alice sees a white rabbit in a waist coat running towards the garden maze. For reasons unknown, Alice feels the need to chase the rabbit into the garden maze and then somehow falls down another rabbit hole, into Wonderland. At this point, questions must be asked of Alice’s mental stability. Who goes chasing rabbits? Lock this girl up!
Once in Wonderland, Alice reunites with the figments of her imagination her childhood friends, and they tell her that they need her help to overthrow the Red Queen (Not the resident evil one!), who has taken over all of wonderland. Alice agrees and her mission to stop the Queen gets underway. I say forget all that nonsense and go find the giant shrooms and smoking caterpillar!
Alice in Wonderland has a host of well known faces appearing including the already mentioned Johnny Depp as The Mad Hatter, Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen (with a triple sized head), Anne Hathaway as the White Queen, and Michael Sheen as the White Rabbit. Legendary Dracula actor, Christopher Lee also stars as The Jabberwocky (From a crazy poem!), and UK funny men represent, in the form of Alan Rickman, Matt Lucas, Stephen Fry and Paul Whitehouse.
As with all Tim Burton films, all the original characters get the dark and Gothic make over, making for some freaky looking individuals. Check out Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, that’s nightmare stuff right there! And the Cheshire cat is a far cry from the colorful original character.
This may not turn out to be one for the lads, but at least Alice (Mia Wasikowska) looks good, in a girl next door kind of way, and you can look forward to the “Cute but Psycho” white queen, Anne Hathaway, looking extremely hot, and also a little strange. (awesome gallery here)
Alice hits the screens on 5 March 2010. Check out the trailer below!
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New Iron Man 2 Trailer Has Leaked!
March 12th, 2010
The new Iron Man 2 trailer has hit the internets, and ohhhh baby does it look awesome! The action is off the wall, and it looks like it’s going to make the first movie’s action scenes look like a walk in the park. And to nobody’s surprise, Tony Stark/Robert Downey Jr. totally owns every single scene he’s in. Well, unless said scene includes the back to her old scorching hot self Scarlett Johansson, especially in her Black Widow costume. Wow! If this trailer doesn’t make you feel giddy, then I don’t know what will. Iron Man 2 hits theaters May 7th, 2010.
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What Your Drink Says About You
March 12th, 2010
Today’s stereotyping doesn’t come from skin color, religion, or sexual preference (well it does, but not for the sake of this article). Today’s stereotyping comes from the products that you buy and the possessions that you own. Here are the stereotypes that come along with the alcohol you drink.
Domestic Light Beer – You like to yell. You like to yell in groups. You like to give high fives, smash cans, and bang chicks. The light beer drinker is the beer game champion. You are always up for a game of beer pong, a case race, or a riveting game of point and drink.
Your life revolves around quantity. Who carers if it tastes like watered down piss because you could drink a million of them. You love watching Man vs. Food, Sports, and think it’s funny to call your gay friend fag. People like you because you’re social. Your house is a shit hole but it’s ok, because it’s where every one comes to party.
Domestic Beer – You used to be an athlete.
Wine – You’re a very social person but prefer to go to parties where you can actually talk to the person next to you. You avoid overcrowded bars and chaotic house parties. You’ve got class, or at least you want people to think you have class. You may not be able to afford a nice bottle of wine yet, but you have aspirations. You still swirl and sniff your wine even if it comes out of a box and into a plastic cup. You aren’t pretentious yet, but you dream of the day where you can look down on people.
Malt Liquor – Just because you don’t have money doesn’t mean that you can’t have a good time. You know how to get drunk, and you know how to get drunk fast.
You aren’t sure what your friends real first names are, and you smoke blunts. You love house parties but you’re usually pretty drunk by the time you get there. People know you, but they aren’t sure what your name is either. You’re welcome just about everywhere you go, but the wine drinkers seem to be afraid of you, even though they hug you when you walk in the door.
Vodka – A Vodka drinker is as versatile as their liquor of choice. They drink according to the time of day and the mood that they’re in.
Jello Shots – You hate the 
taste of liquor but you love to get drunk. You are a shy person when sober, but after a few of these magical globs of gelatin you put Lindsay Lohan to shame.
Bloody Mary’s – You are a true alcoholic who knows the number one rule of alcoholism. You need to bite the hair of the dog that bit you. There isn’t a time of day that you wouldn’t rather be drinking.
Vodka Tonic – You’re a chick, or you care more about your body than a good time.
White Russians – You love The Big Lebowski. You wish that people would call you “the dude,” but you don’t want to ask. You’re a pretty relaxed guy anyways, though, and you like the way that you look holding a drink.
Red Bull and Vodka – You like things extreme – but so do the rest of the X-Games followers that are the biggest non conformity screaming conformists on the planet. [begin sarcasm] Add some Mountain Dew in there and you have a real man’s drink. You might be a partier. You might be a speed freak you might be dancing all night long. Hey maybe you’re not such a follower, maybe you just couldn’t find any cocaine at the last minute.
Cosmo – Girls, you’re uptight, chatty, annoying, you think sleeping with a guy is a favor, and you consider yourself a catch. You probably went to see Sex in the City opening week with your girlfriends (likely while your guys was out fantasizing about a tequila girl.)
Cosmo Guys? Please. There’s no such thing.
Tequila – Most drinkers might call it quits after they get kicked out of a bar, but not a tequila drinker. They are the true, the proud. The hard core party people that liven it up where ever they go. I don’t care how you consume your tequila, whether it’s a shot, a margarita, or off some large woman’s tit, it all means the same thing – the party is with these people. My favorite part of any night is the next morning when I get to hear about what happened from the tequila drinker’s perspective. tequila drinkers make good stories.
Tequila for Women – Drinking tequila is like holding a sign saying I’m a fun chick. You’re wild, fun, sexy, and every guy at the bar is watching you. Even though you are announcing that you are open for business, it’s going to take a real man to keep up with you. You’re in for a long, wild night, and any man that can’t keep up isn’t worth your time.
Margaritas – You feel comfortable under palm fronds and wish that you were at the beach. You beach party and bon fire as often as possible, and yearn for more sex on the beach (not the cocktail.)
Upside Down Margaritas – Who needs a cup, just make it in my mouth. You’ve lost all inhibitions and are one step away from jail, marriage, millions or all three.
Whiskey – You’re a fighter, but not in that mean dickish way. You just know how to settle an argument. You’re the first to pick the guy up off the ground and get him another drink. You don’t hold grudges but your temper flares easily.
You’re an observer. You also always have a joke or a story ready, but sometimes the liquor does the talking for you. You know why people go to the bar and it isn’t to chase ass, it’s to get drunk. You’ve got your favorite spot at the bar, you’ve got your favorite bartender, and you pay for good service.
Gin – A gin drinker is like a vodka drinker but with a little extra hair on their balls.
Martini – You’ve officially burned off all of your taste buds, but still make ridiculous requests from your bartender. It goes cherry, olive, blue cheese, cherry, and don’t use a toothpick, the wood gives off a bad flavor. Do you have any plastic swords?
Gin and Juice – You’re music tastes haven’t changed since the 8th grade, and either has your drink. You don’t like the taste of gin and juice, but you just can’t help yourself from saying it. Ignore those awkward looks at the bar, they’re just jealous.
Rum Straight – You’ve never had rum, or you’re a pirate.
Mojitos – The bartender is dating your ex-girlfriend and you feel like being a dick.
Pina Colada – You love sing along songs, dancing in the rain, and can’t stand wearing shoes. You have a terrible habit of saying that it’s 5 o’clock somewhere every time you pick up a drink. But despite your annoying habits, you’re a pretty fun drunk. You’ve always got something nice to say, usually a movie quote, you make friends with everyone, and never seem to get angry.
Rum and Coke – You’re simple. You don’t need anything fancy to have a good time. Actually, rum and coke is fancy for you. You’re typically a beer drinker but tonight you are going to get nuts. You aren’t used to hard liquor and drink you’re rum and cokes at an amazingly fast speed. You are usually the first to pass out, but you go down in a flame of glory.
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Wait, what was I writing about? The Five Types Of Potheads.
March 12th, 2010
Marijuana brings out the best and worst of everyone. At times, you could encounter the pothead that is always a joy to be around that will get the whole group laughing, or you could end up smoking with the guy who doesn’t shut up and thinks he’s hilarious just because everyone else is high enough to wear Orion’s Belt.
There are many types of people in this world and the sweet mary jane brings out nearly every feeling in all of us and it put’s us into five categories of what kind of potheads we are. So, spark it up, turn some Cypress Hill on, and break out the Funions, it’s the five types of pothead’s.
1. The Aristotle
Otherwise known as the philosophical one, this is a very common type of pothead. They will ramble on about the meaning of life, the afterlife, and how Mitch Hedberg is the funniest comedian to ever live. There is not one logical thought to their reasoning and theories, but since you’re probably high as all hell, you’ll believe every single word they’ll say and post it on your facebook where it will be met with not quite the reception you were hoping for. Don’t smoke outside with this person either, get them under a night sky and it will never end.
Ever think how those stars…ya know got there?
2. The Meditator
While many potheads will talk your ears off, there will always be at least one or two that meditate. At least that it will seem like when the person does absolutely nothing but either vibe/tell everyone else to vibe/space out and freak everyone out. The meditator could cause the average pothead to trip even more balls when they see their smoking buddy staring at static on the tv for the past 10 minutes when in reality the meditator is fine and is a complete douche for making his tripping buddies to freak out.
I love this channel
3. The Paranoid One
Easily the most popular and most common on this list, the paranoid one will experience freak-out’s at any given moment whenever a phone rings, a noise is heard, or a pair of headlights pop up behind them. There is no consoling the paranoid one until the weed is gone and the high wears off and even then it’s still a stretch that this person will relax and not convince everyone else that the Russians are closing in and it’s going to be Red Dawn all over again. This is not the person to bring around the meditator for it will ruin each stoner’s high and cause some un-needed friction between the group of weedhead’s. Even though the paranoid one can be a buzzkill, if you know how to mess with them the right way, then it’s going to be a lot of fun for everyone(except the paranoid one).
People might start looking like this
4. The one hitter quitter
Otherwise known as the rookie. There is a reason why they are known as the one hitter quitter and it’s because after one hit, they are down for the count like Mike Tyson himself was just waiting in the joint to give this guy the knockout punch on the first hit.
It’s a plus for everyone else since they will be able to pick up the slack from the rookie’s weak lung’s, but his fellow pothead’s will need to help him out and give him breathing lessons, so thing’s like this don’t happen again. You don’t want to be the one hitter quitter and end up as the butt of every single stoner’s joke for the night and many night’s in the future. It’s kind of like premature ejaculation, but not as hot.
5. The Crafty Veteran
Make this person your best friend and fast. The crafty veteran, or the cheech, knows every dealer in a 100 mile radius, can roll up blunts in less than a minute, and make a bong out of your face. The veteran has been doing it for so long that he is able to go every pass without breathing out. They only smoke the finest(kush, haze, death, love boat) and will broaden your horizon on the weed landscape. Not to mention, they probably have no cares about smoking in their house or car since it’s smelled like weed for the past decade. The only problem is that they could get too cocky and let everyone else know that they will never be on there level when it comes to smoking.
Chances are they don’t look like this
Marijuana is truly a gift from big guns upstairs and when used correctly will always be there to put you through the good times, the bad times, and the I just want to smoke a joint times. Happy smoking!
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Funky Friday Headlines
March 12th, 2010
MultiChoice decides against TV porn channel
Multichoice has decided that it will not broadcast pornography on DSTV.[Read More]
Even Lance can’t wait
Even the world’s most famous cyclist says he can’t wait to ride in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour.[Read More]
England dominate 1st Test
Alastair Cook celebrated his first day as Test captain with a 158 not out to put England in a commanding position against Bangladesh.[Read More]
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Rugby logos removed to protect WC fields
Saru have received a request from the World Cup local organising committee to remove advertising logos as they were concerned about damage to the grass at World Cup venues.[Read More]
Kalmer breaks national record
Rene Kalmer clocked 9:01.41 in the 3 000m, bettering her previous mark set earlier this season by 1.51 seconds, to finish fourth in her heat and qualify for the final in Doha.[Read More]
Skiing: Janka clinches title
Carlo Janka of Switzerland confirmed his emergence on the World Cup scene when victory in the final giant slalom of the season earned him the overall title.[Read More]
Quinn offers Bruce backing
Steve Bruce has been told he will keep his job even if Sunderland fail to win another game this season.[Read More]
Windies v Zimbabwe – latest
Launch the skysports.com scorecentre for the latest from the fourth one-day international in Kingstown, St Vincent.[Read More]
Ireland v Wales: Teams
Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy has warned his team-mates to be on their guard against Wales at Croke Park.[Read More]
Net clash for web police projects
A row is brewing over separate projects to use the web to bring people closer to their local police forces.[Read More]
Microsoft rebuffed in Word appeal
Microsoft has lost a second appeal in a case that will see it pay $240m (£160m) in damages to software firm i4i. [Read More]
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Thursday Headlines
March 11th, 2010
Telkom hires guards to protect cables from thieves
TELKOM has resorted to deploying armed guards to hide in bushes overnight to try to stop gangs from stripping phone lines in the Western Cape.[Read More]
Giving babies a fighting chance
GROOTE Schuur Hospital, with the help of generous donors, has managed to raise funds for 23 new incubators – surpassing the original target by three and giving its cash-strapped neonatal unit an even better chance of saving babies.[Read More]
Mom tells of horror delivery
A North-West couple are planning to take action against the provincial health department after their first-born died from complications during birth.[Read More]
N1 South closed again
The N1 South highway in Pretoria has been closed once again, as it would not be safe for motorists while a crane is being dismantled following an accident.[Read More]
Lawyer: Anomalies delayed Zuma list
Anomalies in the code are the reason why President Jacob Zuma was late in declaring his assets according to his lawyer Michael Hulley.[Read More]
Anna Nicole story set for stage
Britain’s Royal Opera will stage the world premiere of Anna Nicole, a work about the life of the former Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith who died in 2007.[Read More]
Corey Haim dead at 38
The Los Angeles coroner’s office says The Lost Boys actor Corey Haim has died at the age of 38.[Read More]
Sony shows off motion controller
Sony unveils its new motion controller the PlayStation Move, as a contender to market leader Nintendo Wii.[Read More]
Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize
The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. [Read More]
Kristen Stewart On Kissing Dakota Fanning: ‘I Wasn’t Allowed To Grope Her!’
Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning share a smooch in their new rock ‘n’ roll movie, “The Runaways,” but Kristen said one thing got in the way – the law.
“She was 15, and I wasn’t allowed to grope her,” Kristen, 19, told Access Hollywood on Wednesday at the press junket for her new rocker film. “I’m actually not kidding, there are major restrictions that I don’t remember [from] when I was younger.”
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Gerard Butler On His Former ‘Naughty’ Ways & Befriending Jennifer Aniston
Gerard Butler may be known as a Hollywood bad boy, but the “The Bounty Hunter” star says he’s cooled things down – thanks to anxiety.
“I think I get laid less now than I used to, because I’m way more paranoid now. Look at f***ing Tiger Woods!” he told the April issue of Men’s Health.
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Conan’s Lone Twitter Followee: ‘It’s Totally Nuts’
Last week, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers.
This week, she has 20,000 — as well as a new iMac computer and offers to help pay for a dress and drinks for her wedding.
The unsuspecting rural Michigan woman has one out-of-work late-night talk show host to thank for her newfound online popularity — Conan O’Brien.
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Wacky Wednesday Headlines
March 10th, 2010
Lowry Laid Bare – Hunt For Nudes In The North
LS Lowry’s iconic paintings of industrial northern England are to be recreated – using nudes.
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Nut Crackers: Squirrels Go Mad For Coconuts
A pair of squirrels have taken their love of coconuts to a different level – by getting stuck into their favourite snacks. [Read More]
Legal Rights Sought For Yorkshire Puddings
Yorkshire pudding makers have launched a bid to gain European legal protections currently enjoyed by other regional delicacies such as Scotch whisky and champagne. [Read More]
Woof Justice: Vote On Lawyers For Animals
Polling projections suggest voters in Switzerland have rejected a plan to appoint special lawyers for animals that have been abused by humans. [Read More]
Kidnapped SA man returns home
Nick Greyling, the SuperSport sound engineer who was kidnapped in Nigeria, has arrived safely home, and is to spend the day with his wife and three daughters. [Read More]
‘Gatvol’ residents threaten mayor
About 5 000 frustrated residents of Oukasie outside Brits have marched against poor service delivery, asking the mayor to “please step down before we kill you”. [Read More]
KZN to curb king’s spending
King Goodwill Zwelithini will reportedly face cost cutting measures such as fewer trips and cars in an attempt to contain the runaway expenses of the Zulu royal household. [Read More]
DMX arrested again
DMX has been arrested for violating his probation by regularly using illegal drugs during the last nine months, authorities have said. [Read More]
Labels slam web musicians
Record industry bosses have hit back at the “myth” that musicians no longer need them to become successful, insisting the internet can’t make them stars. [Read More]
24-hour security for SWC teams
England and other countries at this year’s Soccer World Cup have been promised 24-hour surveillance at their hotels. [Read More]
Tiger ‘working’ on his swing
Tiger Woods is working on his golf game with coach Hank Haney this week, according to Golf Digest and the Golf Channel. [Read More]
‘On’ wins condom design contest
An electric power button symbol has inched past other entries to win New York’s condom wrapper design contest, the city has said. [Read More]
Nasa needs more cash
Nasa’s space shuttle manager says it wouldn’t be hard to add more shuttle flights. The real issue is money. [Read More]
Google testing TV search
Google is testing a new television programming search service with Dish Network Corp, allowing users to search content. [Read More]
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Bumper Weekend Extends Tom Dwan’s 2010 Profits To $1.7 Million
March 9th, 2010
Tom Dwan has pushed his winnings for 2010 up to $1.7 million, after a bumper weekend on Full Tilt Poker which saw him rake in a massive $856,489 profit.
Saturday kicked off Dwan’s winning run when he crossed paths with old nemesis Isildur1 across the $200/$400 Pot-Limit Omaha tables. After 413 hands of heads-up action, Dwan withdrew with a $81,000 profit and it wasn’t until eight hours later that he resumed play, this time against Patrik Antonius and PixKim at $300/$600 PLO.
A lengthy four-and-a-half-hour session saw Dwan add a further $624,000 profit to his winnings, mostly at the expense of Finnish pro Antonius. Dwan then sat down at a six-max $300/$600 PLO game alongside the likes of Isildur1, Ilari “Ziigmund” Sahamies, Hac “trex313″ Dang, and Patrik Antonius. Dwan didn’t fare so well this time, dropping $229,000 but Antonius did much worse losing $874,000 during the session. Isildur1 proved the main beneficiary of that particular game, and walked away with a $526,083 profit putting him in the black $915,000 for 2010 so far.
Tom Dwan then decided to round off his weekend, first with a heads-up match against LarsLuzak at $500/$1,000 Cap NLHE, where he lost $76,000 over 222 hands before facing off with Antonius at $300/$600 PLO. 344 hands later Dwan took $306,000 off his beleaguered opponent, who seems to have hit a major downswing after his $9 million upswing in 2009. In total, Antonius lost $960,000 during his weekend of play which now take his losses for 2010 down to a massive $2.8 million.
On the other hand, Tom Dwan who suffered a major downswing during 2009 has bounced back nicely and with his $856,489 winning weekend has extended his profits for the year to $1.7 million.
By end of November 2009, Dwan was stuck $6.8 million for the year but managed to recoup $2.7 million during December and has since been on a $4.5 million upswing. The upswings and downswings which are regularly experienced by poker players is taken as part and parcel of the game but can be hard to endure even for top pros. Dwan has emphatically shown he has the heart and stomach of a true champion in being able to deal with the huge ups and downs the game has thrown at him.
