Surrender in order to survive. It does not make sense to play marginal hands in a tournament if you don't have to. Unless you know you have a winning hand, it may be wiser to fold. The chips you save may help you to win a larger amount when you get a superior hand. For first few rounds in a tournament, you are trying to survive while others are being eliminated.

Take time to understand when a player is "pot committed". When a player is pot committed, they have so much invested that it makes it hard to back away from folding or putting more chips in. Knowing to watch for this will enable you to put on more pressure when you know you have a superior hand. It should also help you know when to abandon a hand so that you do not place yourself in a situation when it becomes hard to back away.

Finally, keep a written record to track your play and earnings. It will help you to focus in order to become a better player. This lets you stay on track and forces you to ask yourself if you are playing best game you can play.

Technology has affected how our society operates and this evolutionary step in game makes it easier for those who love to play to become better and more competitive. And also don't forget, 2003 and 2004 WSOP champions qualified playing over Internet.

Another body language sign to look for is in ears. When a dog's ears are back and flat against their skull, this can mean one of two things: 1) If accompanied by a full-body tail wag, they're happy to see you, or 2) if coupled with their tail between their legs, they're afraid.

One animal behavior that many folks despise is chewing and destruction of personal belongings. This, too is animal speech. What most humans don't know is that aside from destruction of personal property, dogs tend to chew things from their people owners, whom they like most. Yes, I said, "whom they like most." Dogs are fairly picky when it comes to chewing shoes, clothing, etc. When there are more persons in a household, dogs will specifically seek out personal items of people that they consider to be their master. Although this is not nicest trait of animals, just remember that when you're scolding Rex that he only did it because he loves you.

In closing, dogs are most telepathic lifeforms on earth. When you feel sad, they feel sad with you. When you are angry, they try to disolve situation with their loving and pawing. When you're happy, they feel your happiness with you. Observe your animals, they are picking up on your emotions more than you may think. And always, love your animals - they're here only a little while...perhaps to teach us most vital communication skill in world - ability to listen.

Animal Behavior: What is My Dog Saying? © 2004 - All Rights Reserved C. Bailey-Lloyd/Lady Camelot Public Relations' Director www.holisticjunction.com www.mediapositiveradio.com

C. Bailey-Lloyd/Lady Camelot Public Relations' Director www.holisticjunction.com www.mediapositiveradio.com