Primarily a folding poker table saves you space for storing it. It has folding legs so it can be easily stored away in a garage or sometimes even a closet. A permanent poker table requires a room where it is never taken down just like a billiard table. When you are done with a folding table, you just take it down and put it away.

Bifold folding poker tables are also available. On these, not only do the legs fold up, but the top folds as well. The result is a much lower cost for shipping as well as space for storing them.

In addition to the lower cost for shipping, the cost of a folding poker table is about a third as much as the low end permanent tables. But they still have many of the same features.

If you lack the room or money even for a folding poker table, you can go with a poker table top. These do not have legs at all. You use them on your dining room or kitchen table and fold them up when you are done. There are many style, shapes, and designs of poker table tops.

If your existing table is round or square you can use one of the many octagon table tops available. For longer rectangular tables you can use a larger oval poker table top. The have many features like cup holders and armrests and are even more colorful than their counterparts.

By using a folding poker table or top the fun and excitement of your games are enhanced. The realistic felt and colorful markings make you feel like you are playing at a casino.

So if you have been putting off getting a poker table because you don’t have the space or the money for one, there has never been a better time to get one. A folding poker table or top is very inexpensive and designed to be stored easily. Now you can have a casino night at home whenever you want.

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The on court success and off court class of Brandon Roy may have saved the Portland NBA franchise. The Blazers slumped from their glory years of the 1970’s and 1980’s as the 1990’s progressed, eventually pulling together a roster consisting of character challenged reprobates that earned the moniker JailBlazers for their frequent legal transgressions.

With the Blazers fans staying away from the arena in droves, owner Paul Allen finally had enough and cleaned house. The new management was given the challenge to put together a roster that would not only win games, but win back the Rose City fans. The acquisition of Roy will likely be looked at as the turning point for this effort. The Blazers acquired Roy on draft day 2006 for Randy Foye, and would go on to win the NBAs rookie of the year award.

The Blazers”who were 21-61 the year before Roy arrived”posted a 54-28 record last season. Roy has become the centerpiece of a talented young team had has not only become a force in the NBAs Western Conference but has gone a long way to winning back the Portland fan base.

The first four years of Roy’s 5 year $84 million deal are guaranteed, while the fifth is at the players option. Roys agent Bob Myers strongly suggested that Roy wanted to remain with the Blazers for his entire career, noting that he “is one of the unique players to have a chance to have that sort of relationship with one team.”

The Blazers now turn their attention to working out a long term deal with power forward LaMarcus Aldridge. Like Roy, Aldridge is in the final year of his rookie contract and a key component to the teams recent success. At last report, talks between the two sides are progressing.

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Hasselbeck completed 16 passes in 23 attempts including two touchdowns, though he was sacked three times. That was a big concern as he missed considerable time last season due to a back injury, but appeared to suffer no ill effects here:

“It’s just like I remembered- no fun. … I forgot how hard people hit in here. It’s just like a car accident. It’s part of the game … and it was probably good that it happened.”

After a rough opening weekend as the Denver Broncos starting QB, Kyle Orton recovered to post decent numbers. After the game, Orton indicated that hes feeling confident about his play:

“I’ve got an awful lot of confidence right now, I really do. This is the best offense I’ve ever played with. This is the best talent around me that I’ve ever had. I just feel that my game right now is as good as it has ever been.

Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels was more low key in his assessment:

“I think he acquitted himself fairly well. He played, you know, fairly well. There’s still obviously room for improvement. But he did what we feel he is capable of doing.

It would have been hard for Orton to have played worse than he did in the Broncos opening NFL preseason contest against the San Francisco 49ers last week”in that game Orton threw three interceptions in his first three drives.

The Seahawks will continue their NFL preseason slate next Saturday against the Chiefs in Kansas City. Denver, meanwhile, will host Ortons old team”the Chicago Bears”and face their former starting QB Jay Cutler for the first time.

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After the game, Roughriders coach Ken Miller talked about the importance of not blowing another big CFL lead:

“We didn’t want to do that again, “In the first half in particular it was sensational. In the third quarter we gave up some points … but overall our defence played pretty good.”

Hamilton head coach Marcel Bellefeuille said there was no moral victory in coming close with a big comeback:

“You’ve got to play 60 minutes to win in the CFL, you can’t play 30 minutes.”

An important component of the Roughriders victory was their improved rushing attack. Wes Cates becoming the first Roughrider to rush for more than 100 yards this season as he finished with 117. After the game, Cates spoke of his accomplishment:

“It was not as much for myself but more for the naysayers. Yeah I needed a big game like that to stop the rumours and stop people from talking bad about me.”

Saskatchewans defensive line also starred, completely shutting down the Hamilton rushing attack limiting the Tiger-Cats runners to a mere 31 yards on the ground.

Hamilton starting QB Quinton Porter, in particular, struggled against the Saskatchewan defense. Kevin Glenn replaced him after the first quarter and finished the game 12-for-27 with 183 yards. Porter was 1-for-5 for only three yards before he was yanked.

The Tiger-Cats now have a bye week in which to try and regroup before they return to action August 29th on the road against the Edmonton Eskimos. Saskatchewan will head east to take on the CFL best Montreal Alouettes on Friday night.

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Enter the world of single-speed bicycles. These economical and highly efficient transports offer the best of today’s improvements with the simplicity of yesterday’s mechanics. With such simple mechanisms, they are a breeze to operate and maintain. With prices in the three to four hundred dollar range, they offer a simple yet compelling option for commuting where style is often as important as speed. These fashionable wheels are a favorite of both hipsters and bicycle messengers and are considered a growing trend in metropolitan North American cities.

The single-speed is a bicycle without derailleur or hub bracket, it has a single gear ratio and the drive train may be fitted with a chain or belt. While belts are uncommon, they do offer some practical advantages over chains, such as quieter operation, decreased wear and lubrication-free cleanliness.

The main difference between single-speed and fixed-gear is the freewheel system which allows the rider to coast. The fixed-gear is a subset of the single-speed and is a common system for track or velodrome riding. The fixed-gear allows the rider improved feedback from the transmission. Speed is a matter of RPMs while braking and deceleration are handled by the rider’s legs and weight. Braking occurs when the rider resists the revolutions of the pedal crank. It is a simple mechanism where weighting forward on the pedals moves the bike forwards, and resisting results in braking, deceleration or even backwards driving. Because of this drive-train, certain stunts such as track stands are made possible. While most fixed-gears are single-speeds, this is not always the case. Fixed gears are also used in cycle ball, bike polo and artistic cycling.

The single-speed does offer some advantages over the fixed-gear, such as front-wheel braking and the ability to freewheel coast. On the fixed-gear, the pedals will continue to spin as long as the wheels are moving. This can be somewhat hazardous while making sharp turns. Additionally, weight is shifted to the front wheel of the bicycle during braking. Seventy percent of the braking power may come from the front wheel when braking hard. Having two-wheel braking power is a valid consideration for anyone who employs rapid sprinting techniques on their ride. Of the two choices, the single-speed is a more sensible commuter choice.

Having said that, to argue in the fixed-gear’s defense only requires one word: fun. The BMX mentioned in the opening line of this article was a fixed-gear. It had one gear, no brakes and provided a fundamental riding experience upon which all others would be based. It was a rock solid, failure-proof machine that acquitted itself well on dirt, grass or pavement. The pressures of BMXing require split-second acceleration, braking and a very firm grip. Front-mounted brake grips would not allow the kind of aerial hijinx and stunt-making that is the basis of its riding experience. It is a sport machine first and a transport second. The irreplaceable skills of balance, coordination and timing can be learned on this “primitive” proto-cycle. This is what makes it so popular for sport and track. Consider this well when making your choice.

Older bicycles may be fitted with the single-speed or fixed-gear drive trains, but due to the low cost of these newer models, it may be more efficient to simply own two bicycles – each with its own best-suited purpose. The single gear ratio on both of these models limits the top speed to a matter of RPMs. They are generally not for performance or long-distance, however they do offer simplicity and style that is attractive for the common commuter. If convenience and low maintenance are weigh heavily in your consideration for choosing a bicycle, the single-speed and/or fixed gear may be just the solution for you.

Consider this final thought: the man on the bicycle traveling at 10-15km/h, using only the power required to walk, is the most efficient form of transport available. In terms of energy/distance it beats every animal or machine on the planet including horses, birds and even jet-powered airplanes. The bicycle will be man’s transport of choice, long after the fossil fuels are gone.

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The good news for Orton is that despite his three interceptions Broncos coach Josh McDaniels remained steadfast in his support. Orton appeared thankful of this fact in his postgame comments:

“That’s great. That’s certainly what you need in this league is the support of your coach. I’m not worried about it. I’ve got a lot of confidence in myself. I think my team has a lot of confidence in me. … I don’t want to make those decisions and throw three interceptions.”

Orton was acquired after McDaniels relationship with NFL pro bowler Jay Cutler soured. Its been a rough start to Ortons tenure in Denver”he was even booed during a public scrimmage after throwing an interception.

McDaniels put Orton’s struggles and the loss into perspective:

“I feel very confident in where we’re at. There’s no reason to start tailspinning into this and that when we’ve only had one preseason game.”

Even when Orton got decent pass protection, San Franciscos rapidly improving defense was able to disrupt the passing lanes. Niners’ cornerback Nate Clemens in particular was a huge factor, hauling in one of Ortons three miscues. After the game he commented on the play:

“I saw the route and played my responsibility and he threw it. I like seeing all of our defensive backs get interceptions and just making plays because we’re game breakers.”

The Niners have yet to name a starting quarterback with both Shaun Hill and Alex Smith under consideration. Hill spoke of his first preseason action:

“We were able to move the ball and we had a big conversion on third down. That last sack kind of hurt us. That was completely on me. The offensive line did a great job out there. So I’d like to have that play back and I feel like we could have gotten seven out of that.”

Smith was just excited to be back on the field after missing the entire 2008 season due to injury:

“Obviously, I was raring to go when I got out there. It’s been a long time for me, so I was pretty amped up.”

The Broncos open the NFL regular season on Sunday, September 13th against the Bengals at Cincinnati. San Francisco will get the regular season underway on the same day as they head to Tempe, Arizona to face the Arizona Cardinals.

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Kobe Bryant has been plagued with minor injuries all year, but missed the Lakers’ last three games prior to the All Star contest due to an ankle sprain. Los Angeles is hopeful that by not playing in the game that Kobe will be able to return to action immediately after play resumes following the All Star break. Bryant did travel to Dallas to participate in All Star game festivities.

Iverson has missed Philadelphia’s past five games due to an illness suffered by one of his young children. Unlike Kobe, Iverson wasn’t expected to be in Dallas this weekend due to the nature of his situation. It’s debatable that Iverson deserved an All Star game nod in the first place. He quickly wore out his welcome in Memphis to start the year, and eventually landed back in Philadelphia where he’s averaged 14.4 points per game since his return. He was voted in to the starting lineup by NBA fans, and this renewed calls from the media to revise the procedure for selecting All Star game participants. Unfortunately, many of the All Star voters are dimwits and pick players based on their ‘name recognition’ rather than their in-season performance.

Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks was chosen to replace Bryant in the Western Conference lineup, while New York’s David Lee was the East’s fill in for Iverson. The West already had two ‘fill ins’ named to their roster as Denver’s Chauncy Billups and the LA Clippers’ Chris Kaman took the place of Chris Paul and Brandon Roy respectively.

NBA betting enthusiasts had several options on the menu beginning with the annual ‘rookies vs. sophomores’ game on Saturday. The Sophomores were a -12 point favorite with the total set at 245′ but were crushed by the rookie team. This year’s game in Dallas set an all time record for All Star game attendance.

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Running back Michael Turner was unstoppable in his limited playing time, churning out 65 yards in the Falcons opening drive. After the game, he confirmed that the Falcons offense had placed a priority on sound execution:

“We wanted to come out and execute. They were preaching that all week and we wanted to show that on game day. We’re way better than we were last year at this time.”

Quarterback Matt Ryan was 7 of 8 for 81 yards and a touchdown pass before he called it a night. Tony Gonzalez caught Ryans TD pass and after the game was effusive in his praise for the young signal caller:

“He’s a great quarterback. It’s obvious he’s figuring things out. He has a great arm, talent, and knows how to play with poise.”

It was a disappointing home debut for new Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo, who saw his team blown away from the opening whistle before a half empty stadium:

“Just like I said to the team, we’d have liked to have started out a little better. You’ve got to come out and take it to them.”

Rams safety O.J. Atogwe echoed his coach’s sentiments:

“This was a fabulous game for us. That’s the reason you play the preseason. Going against a team like Atlanta, a top-caliber team, it allows us to reassess what we’ve been doing.”

Falcons coach Mike Smith was most excited about the improved play of his rushing defense:

“We were much improved against the run. It’s something we have to continue to get better at. We still had some missteps.”

The Falcons will continue NFL preseason play next Friday night as they host the San Diego Chargers at the Georgia Dome. The Rams will play the Bengals at Cincinnati next Thursday night.

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So that nobody sees you when long climbs are suffered, you can make use of the very reflective dark glasses which come in different colors. For different conditions the lenses can be changed, for example to enhance visibility in dull light you can use yellow, for the dark use clear lenses and there are many choices of reflective glasses for bright sunlight.

While cycling, flies and dust need to be kept out of your eyes. You can even look cool in a pair of prescription glasses fitted to favorite frames of your choice. Whether you simply like to ride a bicycle, or you are a motorcyclist, it is very advantageous to own a pair of cycling sunglasses.

Provides ultimate protection: From the harmful rays of the sun, you can have your eyes protected and wind, dust as well as dirt can be kept off with the help of the right sunglasses. It is out of necessity that bikers with eye sensitivity or those wearing contact lenses have to compulsorily wear eyewear. Normal prescription sunglasses can also be typically worn as cycling sunglasses by motorcyclists and cyclists. Besides these, helmets and goggles are also worn.

To fit and accentuate your face the shape of the frame is equally important or else you would end up looking as if bestowed with big white eyes or a panda like face. Sunglasses should not cover the entire face. They are less likely to fall off when cycling as they have adjustable nose pieces and legs to make them more comfortable. Regular wrap around eyewear is also able to give an equally good performance, even if the price of designer variants is very high.

To pick from each designer you have a wide selection of frames and lenses. While riding, debris striking the glasses should not be a major concern, since majority of the sunglasses are shatter resistant and plastic. Specifically for biking and cycling, bicycle sunglasses help to experience clear, crisp vision with genuine polarized lenses. The eyewear is an important part of the gear that you have to invest in and maintain. The investment is a long term one but you can indulge in replicas too that allows you to change your style more often!

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Texans coach Gary Kubiak summed up the mindset in such miserable weather conditions:

“It was a very sloppy night weather-wise and whoever plays the best defense and whoever doesn’t put it on the ground usually finds a way to win in this league. I was glad we did, but we paid a price. We have some guys banged up and that usually happens when you get out there in a mess like that.”

The biggest name to suffer an injury was Houston backup QB Rex Grossman. Kubiak gave an early assessment of his condition after the contest:

“It looks like he has a pretty good hamstring. The first play when he went in he booted and said he felt his hamstring pull or pop, or whatever. So we’ll have to wait and see.”

Texans running back Ryan Moats had 52 yards on 10 carries, and was happy just to be playing in an actual game:

“It felt good to finally hit somebody else for a change and not worry about hurting anybody else.”

Texans QB Matt Schaub was generally pleased with his performance under the circumstances:

“We ran the ball effectively down in the red zone and we were able to finish that drive 95 yards for a touchdown. That’s the way you want to finish off your day.”

Kansas Citys head coach Todd Haley made his NFL coaching debut, and was nonplussed about it being a loss:

“It’s your first game as head coach and I know it’s just preseason, but it was an exciting, exciting moment for me. If you tell me the first real one’s a win, I’ll take this loss any day of the week. It’s a special feeling when it’s your team and a lot of responsibility comes with that and I didn’t live up to my end of that. That’s the part that’s got to change.”

Houstons NFL preseason campaign continues on Saturday as they host the New Orleans Saints. Kansas City will play against the Vikings at Minnesota on Friday night. Houston will start the NFL regular season at home against the New York Jets on Sunday, September 13th while Kansas City will play the Ravens at Baltimore.

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