Ping Pong Equipment

First and foremost, let me say that drinking games are really a blast! However, many people avoid playing them correctly, or make up their own rules. Avoid doing that!! When played correctly, the object should not be to get drunk. Often, drinking games can require skill and teamwork. This article will focus on a couple of popular drinking games, with an emphasis on playing them correctly.

The first drinking game we will feature is Beer Pong. Beer Pong is played at virtually every college bar/frat party in the U.S.You will start by placing 10 cups in the shape of a pyramid at one end of a table or flat surface. Have the top of the pyramid pointing toward the middle of the table. Fill each cup 1/2 full with beer. You will need a cup at each end filled with water. You will use these cups to clean the balls.

Form teams of two people each. Go ahead and flip a coin to determine which team plays first. Give each team two ping pong balls. Take turns attempting to either gently toss or bounce the ping pong balls into the opposing team’s cups. When bouncing the balls, make sure they bounce on the opposing team’s half of the table. The defensive team removes the balls that enter their cups, and drink the contents. The team tossing the balls is the offensive team, while the other team is the defensive team. As cups are removed, try to arrange the remaining cups into another pyramid. If both offensive players hit cups, they get to go again. The game ends when all of one team’s cups are gone, they are the losers. They are required to drink all the contents of the remaining cups.

Drinking games that require skill are great fun! Caps is a good example of such a game. Caps is another popular drinking game with the college crowd. Form teams of 2 players each, sitting approximately 10 feet from each other, facing each other. Place a 1/2 filled cup of beer in front of each person. Take turns attempting to toss bottle caps into the opposing player’s cup. When an opposing player hits your cup, you must drink the beer. If the opposing player hits your cup, you have the right to make a return throw. If you are successful, they must drink the beer. However, they have the opportunity to return as well. One point is earned for each successful throw. Most games of Caps are played until a team reaches 21, but that is up to you.

Drinking games can really add to the life of the party! Please play them with common sense. Avoid finding yourself in a position where you have to drink and drive, or you are “forced” to get drunk. The purpose should be to have fun, and nothing else. Cheers!

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Everybody loves gemstone jewelry! They represent an invaluable investment for the owner, both financial and emotional, and it’s only natural to want to keep them in the best shape possible.

Unfortunately, through wear and tear, gemstones tend to loose their properties, their colors fade and you are left with a piece of jewelry which, although still beautiful, just isn’t like it used to be.

So, in order to make sure that you keep your treasures in their best shape for as long as possible, you have to be more careful and do or avoid doing a few things with them. Here are a few tips that will help you achieve that:

Get informed about your particular gemstone. You can ask the jeweler for ways to wear, display and store it. An even better idea is to read about it on the internet before going to the store. You’ll get lots of insights and you’ll know if that stone is appropriate for your lifestyle and if you’re ready to do what it needs to be done to maintain it. Wear your gems only for special occasions. I’m sure you’d like to wear them everyday at work or wherever, but usually, during a normal day, you encounter various environments and are engaged in activities that are harmful to the precious stones. Whenever you need to clean the stones, do it professionally. A jeweler has the right equipment to do this and he will make sure to avoid any harm to them. He is qualified and knows what procedures are allowed on your particular gems. When washing hands in a restaurant, it may be uncomfortable, but try to take any gem rings off before because some soaps contain chemicals that may react with the jewel and disfigure it permanently. Store them carefully. Most women have a dedicated jewelry box which is a good way to do it, but you can do even better by placing each jewel in a small soft bag (made of cotton or an even softer material). This way, in the case the box falls, the jewels inside won’t hit one another. Keep your gemstones away from dangerous chemicals! There are some substances available out there to clean diamonds at home, but you should never use that for gemstones. Diamonds are very strong, they can take it, but other gemstones are very soft. A drop of bleach will totally destroy a gem! When going out for a nice evening, make sure you apply makeup before you put on any jewelry. This way, you’ll reduce to the minimum the amount of grime of them. Never wear gemstones when playing any sorts of sports. It doesn’t matter if it’s ping pong or football, you never know when you’ll get a hit and shatter the gem into pieces.

So there you have it. These are just a few tips that will help your gems keep their shine longer or ever forever. It’s all very easy and all you need is to be just a li

Beer Pong VS Beirut

Dear Drinkers,

Thanks for checking out my article to the point that I was asked to do one more this week. Just like the general public to cause more work for me. I’m just kidding… but seriously. Haha. Yeah I’m not really that funny at all.

So back to business, this week I would like to discuss one thing that has been bothering me for a while. As you know, I am a college student and, as one, I know what Beer pong is. But what I want to know is do I really? The answer, surprisingly to many, is no. Most college students have actually never played Beer pong in their lives. They have, however, played Beirut on several occasions.

What modern college kids are calling Beer pong is in actuality called Beirut. Beirut is 6 or 10 cups in a triangle on a table while teams on one or 2 try to throw ping-pong balls into their opponent’s cups. (For more details, look on out games page. It’s still under Beer pong.) Now we get to some real Beer pong.

OK, so the game of beer pong is, in fact, very similar to Beirut but at the same time, quite different. The table is the same, preferably a ping-pong table. And the balls, cups, and beer are the same. The only real difference is that there are more 10 cups per side and instead of throwing the balls; you actually hit them with a paddle. I find it to be a lot more fun. This does bring up a new topic though.

If the college scene, being that is, was, or going to be most of America, calls Beirut Beer pong, should we just switch them. Beirut will be called Beer pong and visa versa. This will solve the problem, right? I personally don’t think so. While people who were calling it the wrong name get to still call it that name the people who know it as Beirut lose out.

Pretty much it’s your decision. If you haven’t tried playing actual Beer pong, I would seriously suggest it. It’s loads of fun (much like your mom) and you end up getting really drunk (hence, why I know your mom is loads of fun). So try your hand and tell me what you think. I’m here all week so give me some suggestions.

-Tom

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The Nintendo Wii works from head to toe to strengthen the mind and body.

The Nintendo Wii is different from rival game systems like Playstation and Xbox. The Wii doesn’t offer the high tech graphics as the Playstation 3 or Xbox, however, it offers an entirely new gaming experience for the player. With Playstation and Xbox, you’re seated stationary with only your fingers doing the work. The Wii is much more physically interactive than the other systems, which means your fingers aren’t the only body part in motion.

The Wii library of games offers an assortment of categories to suit most everyone’s tastes, such as puzzles, fitness, dance, sports, racing, and more! However, you won’t find many violent, bloody games in the Wii collection. Most are family games and are appropriate for any age level.

Childhood obesity is a major health concern today. Many schools throughout the United States have endorsed or included the Wii in their physical education programs. In 2008, the British government endorsed the use of Wii’s in schools after a pilot program in five schools in Worcestershire found that the Wii helped increase the activity level and heart rate in the participating students. The Wii offers the appeal of a video game and the benefits of exercise and physical activity.

The weather will no longer be an excuse not to exercise. With the Wii you can exercise in the comfort of your own home, even if it’s a scorching 100 degrees or a frigid -10 degrees outside.

There are many fitness games in the Wii library. One of the popular fitness games is the Wii Fit. The Wii Fit uses a platform called a balance board to calculate the player’s body mass index. The balance board is also used to in the training activities, which include yoga, aerobics, strength training, and balance games. The newly revised Wii Fit Plus was released in October 4, 2009 and offers a new calorie burning counter and a new training plus category with new yoga and strength training exercises.

The Wii Fit is not only for home use. Many hospitals use the Wii Fit to aid in physical rehabilitation and some nursing homes use it for their residents as a form of low impact exercise.

The classic Wii game is Wii Sports. Wii Sports includes the game of tennis, baseball, bowling, boxing, and golf. As an amateur tennis player, this game is not only fun for me, but it is also challenging. The follow-up game to Wii Sports is Wii Sport Resort. This newest addition to the Wii Sports family includes the games of sword play, kayaking, archery, ping pong, basketball, and more! Don’t be fooled! These games will really work your muscles and you may even find yourself breaking into a sweat. The Wii Sports Resort also includes the Wii Motion, which is said to make the controller more accurate.

Another incentive to play harder on Wii Sports Resort is the chance to see a celebrity in the audience. The higher your ranking, the more celebrity spectators you will see. You may even find yourself playing against a celebrity! I was once playing ping pong against Michael Jackson! He was actually pretty good.

The Wii games not only exercise the body, but also the mind too. There are many Wii puzzle games that test knowledge and strategy. One of my favorite Wii games is Big Brain Academy. This game tests and helps increase memory, math, logic, visual recognition, and analysis. This game can be played alone or in a group setting. Big Brain Academy is so fun that you won’t realize you’re working your brain cells!

Another fun brain game is Smarty Pants. This is a multi-player, team based game, which is fun for a family or a group of friends. The game tests your knowledge on current events, history, pop culture, sports, and more. But this game is more than just a pop quiz. They throw in a tug-of-war and a dance off to keep things fun.

The Nintendo Wii is more than just a game system. It supports physical activity, family bonding, learning, and healthy living.

You can find these and other popular games at http://top-ten-wii-games.com

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Rancho Valencia Resort is a year-round retreat from the conventional routines of every day life. One of the premier luxury Southern California resorts, Rancho Valencia, a spa, tennis and golf resort, offers 49 luxurious suites, The Spa at Rancho Valencia, a renowned tennis program, an award-winning restaurant and playing privileges at four nearby private golf courses.

Hotel Features. Asian-influenced California Cuisine Is Presented At Rancho Valencia Restaurant, Which Serves Items Including Hibachi-style Salmon And Oriental Chicken Salad With Pickled Ginger. Service At The Poolside Bar Is Available From Seasonally. A Business Center And Conference Rooms Are Provided, As Is Complimentary High-speed Internet Access. The Spa At Rancho Valencia Hosts Pampering Services Including The Citrus Sublime, Drifting Dreamer And Sensations From The Sea Treatments. Services Are Additionally Available In The Gated Privacy Of Every Suite. A Fitness Center Provides Free Weights And Cardiovascular Equipment. Fees Apply For Yoga Classes And Fitness Trainers. Amenities Include 18 Tennis Courts, A Heated Outdoor Pool, Two Spa Tubs And A Croquet Lawn.

Guestrooms. Bougainvillea, Honeysuckle And Citrus Trees Surround The One-story Casitas Housing The Resort’s 49 Guest Suites. Each Room Is Detailed In Mediterranean-style Décor With Colorful Hand-painted Tile Work, Louvered Windows, Private Garden Patios And Maple-finished Furniture. Bathrooms Contain Bathrobes, Slippers, Designer Toiletries, Small Televisions And Separate Bathtubs And Showers.

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Tennis

At Rancho Valencia, tennis is more than just a pastime, it’s a passion. The tennis facilities and programs are among the best of the best. The resort offers 18 beautiful courts in a magnificent garden setting, under the direction of John DeLille. Private, semi-private or video lessons and tournaments are also available from a staff of eight U.S.P.T.A. certified tennis professionals. daily instructional clinics provide an intimate atmosphere of learning with an average 4:1 student/pro ratio. Daily from 9 to 12 noon, clinics include a warm up and stretch and personal advice on how to maximize your groundstrokes, net play, serve, return of serve and tips on doubles and singles play.

Croquet, Bocce Ball. Sport Court; Complimentary use of basketball, paddle ball, badminton, volleyball and ping pong; located adjacent to the Tennis Pro Shop. Bicycling , Mountain bikes Cross Training Bicycling, Walking/Jogging, Swimming, Fitness Center, Pilates, Spin Classes, Yoga, Board Games, Multimedia Library  and Shopping.

Golf

Rancho Valencia guests have access to the expansive, lush fairways of world-class golf courses in and around Rancho Santa Fe and the surrounding San Diego area. Not only are there over 80 golf courses in the San Diego County area but the variety of the layouts and designs will provide the most demanding golfers with an opportunity to play every type of course imaginable.

Come and enjoy your well deserved holiday here at Rancho Valencia,  California.

Table tennis done Matrix style on the Japanese TV talent show Mascarade

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Mixed doubles ping pong game between Carol, Doug, K-Lynn, and Matt.