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The 8wonder Winter Festival reveals 11 hit songs and Viet Nam’s top artists performing with Maroon 5

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PHU QUOC, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 9 November 2023 - 8Wonder Winter Festival, co-organized by VinFast and VinWonders, today announces that 8Wonder Winter Festival will showcase a unique integrated visual art stage setup to support Maroon 5 for the highly anticipated show. This news comes as 8Wonder Winter Festival exclusively reveals Maroon 5 will play a full set that includes 11 of their record-breaking hits will feature in Phu Quoc. Vinpearl is also delighted to announce the top Vietnamese artists performing at the festival this year. When taking the stage on December 16 in Phu Quoc, Maroon 5 will play a full setlist for more than 75 minutes, including global hits like This Love, Moves Like Jagger, One More Night, Sugar, Don't Wanna Know, Sunday Morning, Girls Like You, Memories, Animals, Maps, She Will Be Loved, and more. Supporting Maroon 5 will be contemporary Vietnamese (Vbiz) stars, including Toc Tien, Justatee, Phuong Ly, Double 2T, Gray D and DJ 2Pillz. Every performance at the 8Wonder Winter Festival ranging from Rap, R&B, Pop, Rock and Soul will offer a lively, colourful and spontaneous musical atmosphere that will captivate 12,000 spectators with "Infinity Wonder." In addition to this feast of musical talent, the visual stage concept of the 8Wonder Winter Festival 2023 will also add to the creative setting. The stage at Tropicana Square will provide an integrated visual art installation to augment and elevate each musical act. Việt Nam’s own brand of contemporary music festival is ready to take the spotlight and become globally recognised as it combines the "world pop-rock monument" with A-list artists of the Vietnamese music scene. In addition to this, the "Twilight till First Light" theme offers the audience hundreds of unique "festivals within a festival" experiences, continuing from dusk to dawn. From 3pm on December 16, visitors can participate in festive activities at the dedicated dining and entertainment complex, Grand World. These activities include a street food festival, the Wake Up Santa Parade, fire dancing and street circus performances, festival-themed face painting and many more. Also, following the climax of 8Wonder are a series of after-party activities: the Gondola aristocratic boat race festival, Wake Up Camping by the beach, the Corona-by-night after-party and an immersive laser light show at the Love Lake. Supporting this festive season, visitors can also check in with a range of lively activities at Phu Quoc United Center: an 8Wonder-themed mermaid show, the Wonder Eco Christmas featuring amusing parades, the Waikiki Water Battle with water games, vibrant DJ music, or exploring the showcase zone, experiencing electric cars and receiving surprising gifts. By featuring a world-class immersive "festival of festivals" musical journey that transcends time and space, the 8Wonder Winter Festival will be a key catalyst in elevating Phu Quoc United Center and Phu Quoc island as the "most sought-after festive destination" on the world tourism map. Contact Details VinFast Media Contact v.chidqd1@vingroup.net Company Website https://8thwonder.vn/

November 09, 2023 08:40 AM Eastern Standard Time

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November 09, 2023 04:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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20 Most Popular Casino Slang Terms

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If you ever sat down and played a game of cards in a casino or had a turn at online gambling, you probably noticed some of the unique language thrown around the table. As with any field, the world of gambling has unique slang, and the terminology can be confusing and misleading at times. You’re probably left thinking, ‘What is this gibberish about?’ So, in this article, we have pulled together and demystified some of the casino slang you might encounter as you play. These terms can be found as you play online slots, table games, live casinos, bingo, and more. If you are interested in online slots in Canada, you can learn more here. Action: This means a couple of things: the turn of play, how much money you bet or the total bets from the table. Bankroll: How much money you are prepared to play or have put aside for gambling Bet/Betting Limit: More common at land-based casinos; this is the maximum you can bet on one hand/game. Buy-In: This term is mostly specific to poker and has two primary meanings. First, it’s the simple action of exchanging money for chips at a casino. Second, it’s the fee to enter tournaments or sometimes to play at specific tables. They initiate your entry to a tournament and act as the base pot that the casino takes a cut of. Cage: Commonly known as the cashier's cage, this is where you exchange cash for chips or your chips back for cash. Card Sharp: This is used to describe someone who is uncannily gifted at card games, usually in a derogatory manner. A card sharp might refer to a cheater or card counters. Card Washing: This is a shuffling technique used by dealers to ensure proper randomisation of the deck. It’s called ‘card washing’ because the technique involves spreading the cards face down on the table and muddling them with ‘washing’ motions. Chips: A currency used in brick-and-mortar casinos. To avoid confusion between currencies and having to count money at tables, casinos use coloured discs with different denominations to simplify the betting process. Cold/Hot: Terms used to describe people who are on losing or winning streaks, respectively. Comps: Short for ‘complimentary items’, comps are rewards like free alcohol or food to encourage you to keep playing. Sometimes, they also refer to ‘comp points,’ which are loyalty points you can exchange for these same rewards. More common in land-based casinos but available through online VIP schemes, too. Croupier: The French term for a dealer who hosts table games like Blackjack, Roulette and Poker. A croupier is highly skilled and has specialised knowledge of their games, shuffling cards and hosting players. Double or Nothing: A term for when you double a lost bet to try and break even — if you lose, you owe double, but if you win, you owe nothing. This is a common term both in and outside of gambling. Face Cards: The collective name for the picture cards: Jacks, Queens and Kings. High Roller: Gamblers who bet big and find less entertainment in lower-stakes bets. Often, high rollers are given preferential treatment, especially if they’re regulars at a casino. House Edge: The concrete advantage a casino has over the players. The opposite is called RTP or ‘return to player.’ This ensures that over time, the casino will make money from their service to pay for business expenses, such as rent, cleaning services, paying staff, etc. Juice: This term is also sometimes called the rake, the cut, the margin, vig, etc. It is a fee charged by the house for participation in games like poker and craps. Pit Boss/Manager: This person manages table games in a pit, ensuring everything runs smoothly and monitoring the players and croupiers. They are also responsible for resolving issues like angry players. Pit Bosses are authorities in casinos and should be treated with the utmost respect. Railbird: A person who is happy to watch all the action from the sidelines and does not participate in the games. Usually demeaning and primarily directed towards women. Toke: Short for ‘token of appreciation.’ Also commonly known as a sweetener, this is what you call a tip to the croupier. This is not a bribe but encourages your croupier to look after you and help you get the most from their game. Whale: A high-stakes gambler who bets and gambles big, i.e. hundreds of thousands spent. Whales are a step above a high roller, but this also tends to be a negative term, as whales don’t just spend big but lose big, too. This term is also widely used outside of gambling. These are some of the most common slang terms, but you could fill a dictionary with these things. So, we have listed some more common gambling terms here too, including some sports betting terms. Ace in the hole: Stemming from the hole card in poker, this is a hidden advantage a player can use to assure victory. This term is used commonly outside of poker. Backdoor Cover: When a spread bet is affected by meaningless points scored at the end of a match to cover the spread. This term is specifically for underdogs; the opposite is called a ‘Frontdoor Cover.’ Applies to sports betting, particularly common in American football. Bad Beat: When a player has the odds in his favour and loses out of the blue. An improbable, unlucky loss. Buying Points: When a bettor will buy points to adjust a spread or betting odds to their liking. Chalk: This refers to the favourite to win an outcome. Closing Line: The final betting line a sportsbook offers before the start of an event. Cover: In betting, to cover the spread means that a team has beaten the point spread set up by the sportsbook. A favoured team covers when they score more points than required, and an underdog team covers when they lose by fewer points than the spread or win outright. Crapshoot: Deriving from the game of ‘craps,’ this refers to something with an unpredictable outcome. Used widely in and out of gambling circles. Eye in the Sky: Refers to the security system installed over a gambling pit to enforce fair behaviour and monitor disputes. Can refer to the cameras installed in the ceiling in a literal sense or the security team behind them. Face Up: When cards are placed on a table to show their value, it’s we say they’re face up. Commonly used during poker games once players turn their cards to see who has the winning hand. Favourite/Favour: The side expected to win the outcome. Opposite of an Underdog. Marker: This is interest-free credit extended to a player at a casino. Usually reserved for VIP players and expected to be repaid swiftly, typically within a month. Money Line: A bet on which team is selected to win a match, with no bells and whistles. The simplest form of bet you can place. Odds: The likelihood of an outcome occurring. Parlay: Also known as an accumulator, a wager that combines multiple bets where all elements must win to cash out. Payout: The amount of money a player wins from a wager. Point Spread: Also called a ‘spread,’ where you bet on how many points a team will win or lose by. Prop Bet: Short for ‘proposition bet,’ This bet is based on a specific event during that event instead of just the outcome. For example, who will score the first point? Push: The gambling-specific name for a tie where no one wins or loses. This usually results in getting your stake back. Shark: A skilled card player who preys on less experienced players (called ‘fish’). Underdog: Specifically in sports betting, the underdog is the team not expected to win. Opposite of the Favourite. This is just a handful of the hundreds of jargon words you can find in the world of gambling, whether it's at a brick-and-mortar casino or an online sportsbook. You’ll come to understand all of these terms and more as you continue on your gambling journey, but it’s worth familiarising yourself with them quickly. Ease of communication between you, other players and croupiers can only improve your experience. Next time you step into a casino or boot up your PC to play a few rounds, see if you can use one of these terms. You’ll be feeling like a pro in no time. If you are looking for an Online Casino in Canada to get you started, click here to check out our review. Contact Details Acroud Media info-media@acroudmedia.com

November 09, 2023 03:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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November 09, 2023 03:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Three Cryptos That Traders Are Buying Today: Ripple, Everlodge and PancakeSwap

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According to the on-chart data, Ripple (XRP), PancakeSwap (CAKE), and Everlodge (ELDG) are three cryptocurrencies that are showcasing a buy sign on the chart today. Each crypto is showcasing a solid level of momentum and is trading high into the green zone. But just what kind of returns can they provide? To find out, we will go over each one of them individually. Summary Ripple can rise in value to $1.26 by the end of 2023 PancakeSwap to increase in value to $3.04 by the end of Q4 Everlodge is projected to grow 30x at launch Ripple (XRP) to climb to $1.26 by the end of 2023 Ripple (XRP) also showcased a bullish performance on the daily chart. Specifically, the crypto increased by 12% in the last 24 hours. However, Ripple is also up 38.2% on the monthly chart, signifying positive market sentiment. During the past week, the XRP crypto traded between $0.568484 and $0.725864 in value. Currently, the Ripple market cap is at $38,811,782,186, making it the fifth largest crypto. Based on the current on-chart data, the Ripple price prediction places it at a value of $1.26 by the end of 2023. PancakeSwap to surge in value to $3.04 by the end of 2023 PancakeSwap (CAKE) is trading into the green zone after significantly increasing in value. During the past 14 days, the PancakeSwap crypto is up 104.6% in value. Moreover, during the past week, the crypto saw its low point at $1.22, with its high point at $2.43. In addition, the PancakeSwap market cap is at $549,279,108, making it the 82nd largest crypto. Based on this level of momentum, it's showcasing a buy signal. According to the PancakeSwap price prediction, it can surge to $3.04 by the end of 2023. Everlodge (ELDG) to feature a dedicated Launchpad But Ripple and PancakeSwap were not the only two cryptos to grab attention. Everlodge is an upcoming real estate marketplace that can enable anyone the opportunity to engage with the real estate market starting with a low cost, whilst also getting passive income. The upcoming marketplace will feature unique blockchain technology that can disrupt the industry completely. Each property will get digitized and then minted as an NFT. What this means is that instead of paying millions of dollars to own a property, investors can co-own it at just $100. This way, whenever the property is rented out, they can get capital passively. In addition, there is a dedicated Launchpad through which property builders can raise capital from the community. However, early investors in these projects can get massive ROI. ELDG is the native crypto that can be staked for passive income as well, but it can also be used for governance. Now, during Stage 6 of the presale, the token is offered at $0.023. At launch, analysts project that the cryptocurrency can climb in value by 30x upon its listing on Tier-1 CEXs. As a result, it also showcases a buy signal on the daily chart. Visit Everlodge Contact Details Everlodge Media Team media@everlodge.io

November 08, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Cigar Association Urges OMB to Reject FDA's Proposed Flavored Cigar Ban

Cigar Association of America

The Cigar Association of America (CAA) said that it asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) during a November 6 meeting to withdraw the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Flavored Cigar Product Standard (FCPS) banning flavors in cigars, which it said would cost the industry nearly $4 billion in sales—up to 47 percent of industry sales—and destroy 16,000 jobs. CAA president David Ozgo stated, “We presented evidence to OMB that FDA’s proposed flavored cigar ban dramatically fails to meet the criteria necessary for such a ban under the Tobacco Control Act, offering little or no public health benefit while having a devastating economic impact on the industry.” Ozgo noted, “FDA claims the product standard will reduce youth usage of cigars and that prohibiting flavored cigars will address health disparities in minority adult subpopulations. CAA showed OMB government data demonstrating that neither of these claims is true.” FDA Ignores Science on Health Effects & Clear Economic Impact In order for FDA to impose a flavored cigar ban through a FCPS, the law requires that the Agency consider: whether the potential product standard is appropriate for the public health, taking into consideration scientific evidence concerning the risks and benefits to the population as a whole; the increased or decreased likelihood that existing users of tobacco products will stop using such products; and, the increased or decreased likelihood that those who do not use tobacco products will start using such products. “FDA’s Flavored Cigar Product Standard fails on all three accounts,” Ozgo charged, “Youth usage rates of cigars, and of flavored cigars in particular, are at all-time lows and these low rates reflect a stable and sustained trend.” The 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey (“NYTS”) showed past 30‐day youth cigar use at 1.85% and past 30‐day youth flavored cigar use at 0.83%. The recently released 2023 NYTS data showed past 30‐day youth cigar use has declined to 1.6%. While the flavored cigar use data has not yet been released, it is expected to follow the trend at under 1% of use. Other government surveys reflect similar trends. In fact, the most recent Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Survey (PATH) showed that past 30-day youth usage of cigars was only 0.70% and past 30-day youth usage of flavored cigars was just 0.14%. In addition to unsupported youth usage claims, CAA demonstrated FDA failed to show that adult subpopulation health disparities are associated with flavored cigar use or that banning flavored cigars would remedy these disparities among Black, Non-Hispanic Americans. CAA did so despite the fact that FDA is required by law to base its decisions not on subpopulation impacts but on impacts to the population as a whole. 1 (See note 1) “FDA’s claims aside, there is simply not a pattern of use of these products that raises a concern of public health that can justify eliminating an entire category of products, while depriving adult consumers of the right to choose these products” he said. While the public health case is non-existent, FDA’s proposal would have dramatically negative economic consequences. A recent study by the Policy Navigation Group showed the flavored cigar ban would reduce retail sales by nearly $4 billion, up to 47 percent of industry sales, causing some 16,000 people to lose their jobs. FDA Recently Lost in Court After Ignoring Scientific Evidence CAA and other industry groups recently convinced a court to reject the Agency’s effort to regulate “premium” cigars. More particularly, the judge in the case ruled against the FDA, citing the Agency for ignoring the scientific evidence. The proposed FCPS similarly ignores scientific evidence. Ozgo stated, “Just as it did in 2016 and 2019, we urge OMB to again reject FDA’s flavored cigar proposal. There is little or no public health benefit from the proposed FCPS, but huge negative economic consequences will result. This is as bad as public policy gets. Ultimately, FDA’s proposal is a solution in search of a problem.” CAA is a national trade association representing manufacturers, distributors, importers, suppliers, and all channels of retailers in the cigar industry, and traces its roots back to the 1890s. 1 The most recent PATH data (Wave 6), collected in 2021, reports that, in the overall adult population, Black, Non‐Hispanic use of flavored cigars had fallen to 1.86% from 3.22% in Wave 5 (collected in 2019). Further, in the young adult population (18–25‐year‐olds) the past 30‐day prevalence rate had fallen to 0.76% in Wave 6 from 1.57% in Wave 5. Contact Details Frank Coleman +1 202-223-8204 fcoleman@cigarassociation.com

November 08, 2023 12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

OPPO and Hasselblad Announced to Co-Develop the Next Generation of HyperTone Camera Systems Following Aesthetics

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PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach - 8 November 2023 – At Paris Photo 2023, one of the world’s largest international art fairs dedicated to photography, Global technology brand OPPO and the legendary camera manufacturer, Hasselblad, today announced a joint venture to co-develop the next generation of HyperTone Camera Systems in 2024. Following aesthetics, HyperTone Camera Systems will usher in a new era in computational photography. The systems will initially arrive in future Find series flagships, providing users with an unprecedented mobile imaging experience beyond imagination. OPPO Imaging Director Oliver Zhang said: “Thanks to the HyperTone Camera System which follows aesthetics, the Find X6 Series is positively received by both the public and professionals. With Find N3 Series, we also brought flagship-level imaging experience for foldables for the first time. I am delighted that our collaboration with Hasselblad has now entered a new phase. By combining classic imaging aesthetics with mobile technology, OPPO and Hasselblad have developed an aesthetic system that is tailored for mobile imaging. In 2024, the two companies will launch the next generation HyperTone Camera Systems and Hasselblad camera experience that promise to continue to set new industry standards.” Bronius Rudnickas, Hasselblad Global Marketing Manager, said: "We are very pleased to see OPPO’s latest advancements in mobile imaging, which allow people to use their smartphone to bring their creativity to life through photography. Our continued collaboration to build the next-generation HyperTone Camera Systems is a huge project, that is not just a simple inheritance of style. Instead, it is a more organic and in-depth integration of the aesthetics and technology between both brands that will provide photography enthusiasts with enhanced image quality and stylized experiences, beyond what’s achievable on typical mobile phones. I am looking forward to sharing the results of our collaboration with all the creators next year." Following aesthetics, OPPO is leading a revolution in mobile imaging As a pioneer in mobile imaging, OPPO is leading a revolution by following aesthetics rather than relying on industry traditions of certain technical specifications. This new approach allows the objective technical process to serve the subjective aesthetic of users. The Photography Aesthetics Feature Quantification Lab is made up of 10% photography technicians, 50% professional photographers, and 40% color experts. Through feature breakdown, solutions planning, and precise tuning, OPPO has created a new photography technology development system, ushering in a new era in computational photography. HyperTone Camera System OPPO’s HyperTone Camera System consists of HyperTone All Main Camera System, HyperTone Image Engine, and HyperTone ProXDR Display, to deliver end-to-end system-level imaging capabilities. In addition to Find series flagships, the technical architecture of HyperTone Camera System will empower multiple OPPO product series in the future, for flagship imaging experience with consistent aesthetics and exceptional quality. To meet users’ mobile imaging needs, HyperTone Camera System offers the first-ever All Main Camera System in the industry. It enables high image qualities for every focal length whether it’s day or night. In the Find N3, OPPO brings the stack pixel technology sensor to foldable phones for the first time, achieving performance similar to a one-inch sensor that can be fitted into a foldable. Following aesthetics, HyperTone Image Engine solves many issues in traditional computational photography, achieving fewer digital artifacts with more computation. Extra HD Algorithm, for example, improves clarity by 30% while reducing noise by 60% by using AI RAW fusion. The new algorithm requires 400% more computing power, but it results in cleaner and clearer details after processing. Photo viewing is an indispensable part of a great imaging experience. HyperTone Camera System comes with the industry-leading HyperTone ProXDR Display. By precisely recording the brightness of 12 million pixels, ProXDR technology can unlock up to eight times more dynamic range on-screen, restoring the natural tone to make viewing photos much more realistic. Additionally, OPPO is also working to make ProXDR compatible with the Ultra HDR standard. Hasselblad Portrait Mode Portrait is not only one of the most popular camera features, but it also represents the most cutting-edge innovation of computational photography. Following aesthetics, Hasselblad Portrait Mode provides portrait photography effects that lead the industry. Through the HyperTone Engine, Hasselblad Portrait Mode initiates delicate tonal changes to create a three-dimensional portrait that avoids brightening the face too much and smoothing out light and shadow. By optimizing with 45 times more skin tone colors, Hasselblad Portrait Mode offers more accurate skin tones. And with Bokeh Flare Portrait, users can get a cinematic bokeh effect that truly simulates the optical out-of-focus effect. Work shot using OPPO phones at Paris Photo In 2023, OPPO launched the imagine IF Project to break through the existing limitations of mobile imaging with global users. As a key part of the project, the OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards 2023 has received over 700,000 submissions from 51 countries and regions. The 26th Paris Photo event will be held in Paris, France between November 9-14, 2023. As the only smartphone brand participating in Paris Photo this year, OPPO presented a series of exceptional images, including the works of world-class photographers and the winning works from the OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards 2023. OPPO's presence at Paris Photo serves as a bridge for fostering cross-cultural communication, revealing new possibilities of mobile imaging to photographers, collectors and artists worldwide. Norwegian photography artist and Hasselblad Master, Tina Signesdottir Hult, acclaimed photography artist and Hasselblad master, Wang Jianjun, renowned fashion photographer and Hasselblad Ambassador, Yin Chao, OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards 2023 winner, Ahei Huan, as well as many other photographers, will attend the festival to witness the first presentation of their work shot using OPPO phones at Paris Photo. About OPPO OPPO launched the "Smiley Face Phone" in 2008, continuing to show technological goodwill and moving forward with a smile. Today, OPPO is innovating the personal technology experience with its Find N folding flagship, Find X imaging flagship and other mobile phones, multiple smart devices such as OPPO Watch and OPPO Pad, and the ColorOS software system. OPPO adheres to technological innovation and operates in more than 60 countries and regions around the world. More than 30,000 OPPO employees are committed to creating a better and smarter life for people. Contact Details Media Contact press@oppo.com Company Website https://oppo.com/en/proposal/

November 08, 2023 11:59 AM Eastern Standard Time

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The genesis of stone, explores the beauty of Hualien stone sculptures

Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau

HUALIEN, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 8 November 2023 - Located on the east coast of Taiwan, Hualien is rich in stone and minerals. This unique geology forms the renowned Taroko Gorge, Qingshui Cliff, and Qixingtan Beach, attracting domestic and foreign visitors to its majestic scenery. The stone of Hualien is the DNA of the city, integrated into daily life, with stone lining the pedestrian walkways, transportation shelters, collage and mosaic walls, to its community of stone factories, art merchants, sculptors, and artist studios. This vibrant stone culture informs the eminent “Hualien International Stone Sculpture Festival.” The 2023 edition of “Hualien International Stone Sculpture Festival” is titled “STONEVERSE,” symbolizing the thousands of possibilities of stone like the stars in the universe, beyond its existence as a material. The main event “Symposium” invites 10 sculptors for a month-long residency from September 30 to October 29, including Jean-Paul Chablais (France), Vincent Beaufils (France), Marino Di Prospero (Italy), Francesco Mazzotta (Italy), Raphael Beil (Germany), Roland Hoeft (Germany), Albena Mihaylova (Bulgaria), Zdravko Zdravkov (Bulgaria), Behnam Akharbin Moghanlo (Iran), Hedayat Sahraei (Iran). After 28 years of operation through “Symposium,” Hualien has in its collection 180 large-scale stone sculptures created by artists from various countries. At the conclusion of their work, stone is granted life and faceted as precious gems, integrated into the majestic scenery of Hualien, awaiting its visitors. The thematic exhibition “Detonation of Essence and Form” in a series of events will be on view at the Hualien County Stone Sculptural Museum until December 24. With works from 14 artists from Taiwan, China, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, among others, the exhibition aims to showcase diverse and contemporary perspectives on stone sculpture and material across generations, covering stone sculpture, metal casting, photography, video installation, imaging, melamine board, paper pulp, and furniture design. Through consistent revisitation and interpretation of classic values, “stone sculpture” as a traditional art also continually renews itself. “Hualien International Stone Sculpture Festival” is a bridge between Hualien and the world, not only in creating an exceptional space for outstanding stone sculptors from all over the world, but also sharing the beauty of Hualien with the world, and collecting the essence of stone sculpture in Hualien for our understanding and appreciation. Contact Details Tsai Yung Fu hualienvisualart@gmail.com

November 08, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Online Casino Games 101: The Basics

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Since the rise of the internet, online casinos have skyrocketed in popularity the world over. Today, you can find all sorts of different casino games online, from classics like blackjack and poker to quirky, unique titles like game shows, Slingo and even Minesweeper. You can play all of these games for real money or just for fun. However you’re choosing to play, it’s always important to understand the game you’re playing before you start, especially if you’re opting to put money down. If you reside in Canada, once you have read this article, check out the Best Casino Games in Canada. So that you can feel confident and have fun as you play, let’s go through the rules of some of the most popular online casino games: Slots You’ll notice pretty quickly that the vast majority of online casino games are slots. They’re super accessible, with straightforward gameplay and attractive interfaces, and they’re easy to develop with a lot of room for creativity. It doesn’t hurt that they offer some of the biggest payouts, too. Playing slots is often as easy as choosing how much to bet and pressing go. Put down your wager, click to start and watch the reels spin! If the symbols fall into a winning combination, also known as a pay line, you win! You can find winning combinations listed in the game’s paytable, usually displayed beside the reels. This paytable explains what different symbols are worth and how you trigger additional features like multipliers and free spins. These are the basics for slots, but this can change depending on the slot you’re playing. For example, grid slots function differently than reel slots, and other games have extra gameplay features to make the experience more engaging. As such, it’s always worth reading through the rules of the game you’re playing. Blackjack Blackjack, sometimes known as 21, vingt-et-en or Pontoon, is the most commonly played casino game in the world. The goal is simple: get your hand as close to 21 as possible without going over, which is called going bust. In blackjack, players don’t play against each other but against the dealer. To play, the dealer first deals two cards to each participant. As a player, you then have four choices. The basic two are ‘hit’ or ‘stand,’ where you either take another card or keep your hand. You can also ‘double down,’ take another card and double your bet, or ‘split,’ where if you’re dealt two of the same card, you can split them and play two separate hands. The dealer will draw cards until they reach 17 or higher. If the dealer goes bust or your hand is higher than the dealer’s, you win. If you draw, it’s called a push, and your bet is returned to you. Roulette The roulette wheel is one of the most iconic images we associate with casinos. It’s a simple game where players place bets on where they think a ball will land on a wheel. If you’re correct, your bet pays out. Roulette wheels come in different varieties depending on which type of roulette you’re playing. The most common roulette types are American, European and French. The differences lie in wheel size, betting options and house edge. To play, you place your bet on the table of betting options, also known as the ‘layout.’ You can bet on one or a range of numbers, a colour, or evens vs odds. The host, called the croupier, will then spin the wheel to roll the ball. If the ball lands according to your bet, you win. To start playing online roulette at online casinos, click here. Video Poker Don’t get this mixed up with the classic game of poker. Video poker is a single-player experience more akin to a video slot in how it plays. The goal of the game isn’t to outwit your opponent but rather to build the best hand possible. You’re dealt five cards at the top of each round. You then choose which cards to hold and which to discard to improve your hand. Those cards are then replaced, and your hand is matched against the paytable (the list of winning hands) to see how much you potentially win. The paytable lists various poker hands, such as flush, four-of-a-kind and full house. The rarer your hand, the bigger the payout. Video poker comes in a handful of varieties, all with slightly different rules and paytables. Because of this, be sure to take a look at the rules for the video poker game you’ve selected before placing your first bet. Baccarat Baccarat is a curious card game in that the participants aren’t playing at all. Instead, participants bet on whether the dealer or player will win a given hand. The player and banker are both dealt two cards, at which point they hit (take another card) or stand (keep their hand). The hands are then compared, and whoever's total is closer to 9 is the winner. Determining the total of a hand is simple: cards are totalled, and if the total goes above 9, the first digit is dropped. For example, you count 16 as a 6. Participants can bet on whether the banker or player will win or if there will be a tie. When the player wins, the payout is double the bet, but when the banker wins, the bet is matched by less than 100% to account for the house edge, usually around 95%. Finally, a tie pays out 8 to 1, with the most significant risk versus reward. Other popular online casino games Of course, there are many, many more games to find at online casinos, like craps, keno, bingo, scratch cards and even game shows. All of these games will have instruction windows when you start them, so read through them before you play. Many online casinos also provide additional information about these games and their specific selections. Tips for playing online casino games Now you know how to play some of the most popular online casino games out there. But that’s only half the battle! So here are some general tips for playing at online casinos to keep the experience fun and safe: Set a budget ahead of time and stick to it Don’t chase your losses Take frequent breaks — don’t let yourself get swept up Don’t make a bet until you understand the rules of a game Take full advantage of any promotions on offer — this could include free play Contact Details Acroud Media info-media@acroudmedia.com

November 08, 2023 04:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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