Shnarbles is a trick-taking card game, in which individual players attempt to make tricks in order to win the game. Before play begins, players are allotted 16 points each. The object of Shnarbles is to attain a score of zero. Points are lowered for each trick that a player makes during a hand. Players are allotted points when they fail to make tricks or fail to meet the amount of tricks bid. A player who reaches 32 points is removed from play.
Game Terms
:Trick - A unit of play in which each player lays one card from their hand, and is "taken" or won by the player who laid down the highest-value card.
:Hand - A series of tricks in which all cards dealt to each player are played.
:Bid - The number of tricks each player will take during a hand, announced by each player in term before a hand begins. The winning bidder decides trump before play begins.
:Fold - When a player chooses to forfeit their hand before play.
:(to) Follow Suit - to play a card of the same suit as the first card played to a trick. As in many trick-taking games, Shnarbles players are required to follow suit if they are able.
:Trump - a suit of cards in the deck that is of higher value than all others. The term also refers to the playing of a trump card. In Shnarbles, trump is decided by the winning bidder of each hand before play.
:Spade-out - When a player calls spades as trump and takes all five tricks, the player automatically wins the game, regardless of how many points they have. This is called "spading-out".
:(to) Renege (re-nig) - When a player can follow suit but does not, it is considered cheating and is often penalized with three books awarded to the apposing team
Basic Game Play
Number of Players: Two or more; the game is most commonly played with four players.
The Deck: Standard 52 card deck.
Scorecard: A scorecard (or sheet) is recommended during play to keep track of individuals' scores after each hand.
Rank of cards (descending): Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.
Object of the game: Attain a score of zero. Players are allotted 16 points at the beginning of the game. Each trick won is a negative point, thus lowering your overall score. Players are allotted 5 points when they fail to win a trick during a hand, or when the winning bidder fails to win the amount of tricks bid. If a player reaches a score of 32, they are removed from the game. Players can also win by spading-out.
Game Play Mechanics
The Deal
The first dealer is chosen by a draw for high card, and thereafter the deal passes to the dealer's left after each hand. The dealer deals five cards to each player. The remainder of the deck is out of play.
Bidding
Starting with the player to the left of the dealer and continuing clockwise, players bid on how many tricks they think they can take in the upcoming hand, based on the hand they hold. If a player wishes to bid an amount that has already been bid by another player, they must call 'pass'. Players can, if they choose, open with a 'pass'. If all players pass, there is a re-deal using the same dealer. Bids do not continue after the dealer has bid (or passed). For example, if the first player bids 1 trick and so on until the dealer bids 4 tricks, the first player does not get a chance to re-bid 5 tricks.
Choosing Trump & Play
The highest bidder chooses which suit will be trump. When trump is decided, all other players decide if they want to play their hands or fold. If all players fold, the winning bidder automatically wins all five tricks, reducing his score by 5. If the winning bidder calls spades as trump, all players must play their hands. Players are not allowed to fold three times in a row; after two folds in a row the player must play their next hand.
If at least one player decides to go up against the winning bidder, play begins. The winning bidder leads the first card, and play continues clockwise, each player trying to beat the highest-valued card in order to win the trick. The winner of each trick leads the next card until all players' hands are exhausted. At the end of the hand, points are tallied and scores are altered accordingly.
Game Terms
:Trick - A unit of play in which each player lays one card from their hand, and is "taken" or won by the player who laid down the highest-value card.
:Hand - A series of tricks in which all cards dealt to each player are played.
:Bid - The number of tricks each player will take during a hand, announced by each player in term before a hand begins. The winning bidder decides trump before play begins.
:Fold - When a player chooses to forfeit their hand before play.
:(to) Follow Suit - to play a card of the same suit as the first card played to a trick. As in many trick-taking games, Shnarbles players are required to follow suit if they are able.
:Trump - a suit of cards in the deck that is of higher value than all others. The term also refers to the playing of a trump card. In Shnarbles, trump is decided by the winning bidder of each hand before play.
:Spade-out - When a player calls spades as trump and takes all five tricks, the player automatically wins the game, regardless of how many points they have. This is called "spading-out".
:(to) Renege (re-nig) - When a player can follow suit but does not, it is considered cheating and is often penalized with three books awarded to the apposing team
Basic Game Play
Number of Players: Two or more; the game is most commonly played with four players.
The Deck: Standard 52 card deck.
Scorecard: A scorecard (or sheet) is recommended during play to keep track of individuals' scores after each hand.
Rank of cards (descending): Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.
Object of the game: Attain a score of zero. Players are allotted 16 points at the beginning of the game. Each trick won is a negative point, thus lowering your overall score. Players are allotted 5 points when they fail to win a trick during a hand, or when the winning bidder fails to win the amount of tricks bid. If a player reaches a score of 32, they are removed from the game. Players can also win by spading-out.
Game Play Mechanics
The Deal
The first dealer is chosen by a draw for high card, and thereafter the deal passes to the dealer's left after each hand. The dealer deals five cards to each player. The remainder of the deck is out of play.
Bidding
Starting with the player to the left of the dealer and continuing clockwise, players bid on how many tricks they think they can take in the upcoming hand, based on the hand they hold. If a player wishes to bid an amount that has already been bid by another player, they must call 'pass'. Players can, if they choose, open with a 'pass'. If all players pass, there is a re-deal using the same dealer. Bids do not continue after the dealer has bid (or passed). For example, if the first player bids 1 trick and so on until the dealer bids 4 tricks, the first player does not get a chance to re-bid 5 tricks.
Choosing Trump & Play
The highest bidder chooses which suit will be trump. When trump is decided, all other players decide if they want to play their hands or fold. If all players fold, the winning bidder automatically wins all five tricks, reducing his score by 5. If the winning bidder calls spades as trump, all players must play their hands. Players are not allowed to fold three times in a row; after two folds in a row the player must play their next hand.
If at least one player decides to go up against the winning bidder, play begins. The winning bidder leads the first card, and play continues clockwise, each player trying to beat the highest-valued card in order to win the trick. The winner of each trick leads the next card until all players' hands are exhausted. At the end of the hand, points are tallied and scores are altered accordingly.
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The Dhoot family, the promoters of Videocon Group, has bought 14% equity in IOL Netcom, a -based broadband company, from the openmarket. The transaction is being perceived by the industry as a take over bid. Videocon Group officials have met IOL Netcom president Siddharth Srivastava to discuss areas of mutual cooperation. However, the talks did not cover any buyout proposal.
Telecom services provider Etisalat -Swan has bought out Allianz Infratech, marketing the first Acquisition among the new companies who were given telecom licences last year.
Videocon's Dhoots look to snap up IOL
The Dhoot family, the promoters of Videocon Group, has bought 14% equity in IOL Netcom, a -based broadband company, from the openmarket. The transaction is being perceived by the industry as a take over bid. Videocon Group officials have met IOL Netcom president Siddharth Srivastava to discuss areas of mutual cooperation. However, the talks did not cover any buyout proposal.
Enter Within is a short film directed by Sam Beckman and produced by Patrick Jones. It won Best Picture at the Rev Short Film Festival in 2008, marking the first win for a thriller/horror themed film.
Synopsis
Ryan is a struggling male who decides someone is following him. Through a series of twists and turns, we find out if Ryan's supposed stalker is true, or if it is part of his imagination.
Plot Outline
The film begins with Ryan (Stephen Karas) lying on an Autopsy table. We see a surgeon (Patrick Jones) preparing to operate. As he progresses, we see him pull out a circular saw and bring it close to Ryan's body. Ryan awakes suddenly, and then it cuts to the opening title.
We then see Ryan running in an underground carpark, trying to find a way out. He finally see's a large bright light at the end of the carpark, and runs towards it.
Ryan arrives at home and frantically shuts the front door. We then follow him as abnormal things begin to occur to him, although continually appear as if he is imagining it.
We flash in and out of Ryan's conversations with his counselor Dr. Christie (David Bakunowicz). Here Ryan talks about how he feels people are following him, and Dr. Christie supplies to tablets to supposedly calm himself.
As we flash forward to current time, Ryan hears a knock at the door and as he goes to answer it, he is knocked out.
The ending is then revealed.
Awards
Best Picture at the Rev Film Festival 2008.
Advertising
A poster were placed on Facebook.
Then 1 teaser trailer appeared online, revealing the some of the autopsy scene, and showing a few other shots of Ryan's predicament.
After the release, the final trailer was aired online giving more insight into the plot.
Reception
The film was received quite positively from reviews. Most said that although they were frightened at most points, they saw the hard work Sam and Pat had put in, and really respected the outcome.
Other's plainly saw it as a great and enjoyable watch, with a very Saw feel.
Controversy
The film was almost not accepted into the Rev Film Festival due to its horror themes. Luckily, an exception was made, allowing the film to be entered, and ironically, won the competition.
Synopsis
Ryan is a struggling male who decides someone is following him. Through a series of twists and turns, we find out if Ryan's supposed stalker is true, or if it is part of his imagination.
Plot Outline
The film begins with Ryan (Stephen Karas) lying on an Autopsy table. We see a surgeon (Patrick Jones) preparing to operate. As he progresses, we see him pull out a circular saw and bring it close to Ryan's body. Ryan awakes suddenly, and then it cuts to the opening title.
We then see Ryan running in an underground carpark, trying to find a way out. He finally see's a large bright light at the end of the carpark, and runs towards it.
Ryan arrives at home and frantically shuts the front door. We then follow him as abnormal things begin to occur to him, although continually appear as if he is imagining it.
We flash in and out of Ryan's conversations with his counselor Dr. Christie (David Bakunowicz). Here Ryan talks about how he feels people are following him, and Dr. Christie supplies to tablets to supposedly calm himself.
As we flash forward to current time, Ryan hears a knock at the door and as he goes to answer it, he is knocked out.
The ending is then revealed.
Awards
Best Picture at the Rev Film Festival 2008.
Advertising
A poster were placed on Facebook.
Then 1 teaser trailer appeared online, revealing the some of the autopsy scene, and showing a few other shots of Ryan's predicament.
After the release, the final trailer was aired online giving more insight into the plot.
Reception
The film was received quite positively from reviews. Most said that although they were frightened at most points, they saw the hard work Sam and Pat had put in, and really respected the outcome.
Other's plainly saw it as a great and enjoyable watch, with a very Saw feel.
Controversy
The film was almost not accepted into the Rev Film Festival due to its horror themes. Luckily, an exception was made, allowing the film to be entered, and ironically, won the competition.
Mohammad Shaikh (born 6 October 1952 in Karachi) is the chairman of the International Islamic Propagation Center.
Background
Brother Mohammad Shaikh started International Islamic Propagation center in 1985. He has been a fulltime devotee. He was born on October 06, 1952, Karachi, Pakistan.
He obtained basic Islamic education under the direct supervision and guidance of his father.Later on he served in the commercial merchant liner from 1973 to 1983 that provided him with the opportunity to travel two third of the world and gain tremendous experience by interacting with various religious scholars from all walks of life, religion, cast, color and creed.
In 1988, Mohammad Shaikh was amongst 30 candidates selected from around the globe and only one from Pakistan by Ahmed Deedat, the president of IPCI a renowned Muslim scholar on comparative religions and winner of King Faisal award to attend research oriented comparative studies in Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Hinduism organized by Islamic Propagation Center International in Durban, South Africa.
IIPC Website
His Work
After completing the course he was enlightened and inspired in putting forward not only the comparative view between Al-Quran and the bible but also about what Al-Quran says about different topics relating to our lives and beliefs. This was the start of a very enlightening series of “what Al-Qurans Says about…” lectures on various topics which is gaining international recognition and popularity with distribution in all corners of the world. In his unique intellectual approach he compiles relevant ayats / signs on a particular topic from different surahs / chapters of Al-Quran. Then he ponders on them and by the assistance of Allah, the harmony and the sequence of those relevant ayats / signs clarifies the essence of that subject. When necessary he compares it with the verses of the bible for the enlightenment of the people.
This unique vision has matured into different topics in the series of “what Al-Quran says about…” lectures, which invites listeners - Muslims and non Muslims alike- by presenting in English and Urdu languages in open forums with confidence and conviction, for the benefit of general public and in the interest of the educated masses of the world. He makes these lectures available to everyone.He himself is a full time devotee to the cause of Allah and running IIPC is his full time obligation. He does not belong to any sect, school of thought nor has any religious or political affiliations, because of which he has a wide appeal to people from all backgrounds, races and cultures. He is a humble man and has dedicated his life to be a Muslim / submitter for Allah by following and practicing the message of Al-Quran with conviction and commitment.
List of Video Online video lectures
Background
Brother Mohammad Shaikh started International Islamic Propagation center in 1985. He has been a fulltime devotee. He was born on October 06, 1952, Karachi, Pakistan.
He obtained basic Islamic education under the direct supervision and guidance of his father.Later on he served in the commercial merchant liner from 1973 to 1983 that provided him with the opportunity to travel two third of the world and gain tremendous experience by interacting with various religious scholars from all walks of life, religion, cast, color and creed.
In 1988, Mohammad Shaikh was amongst 30 candidates selected from around the globe and only one from Pakistan by Ahmed Deedat, the president of IPCI a renowned Muslim scholar on comparative religions and winner of King Faisal award to attend research oriented comparative studies in Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Hinduism organized by Islamic Propagation Center International in Durban, South Africa.
IIPC Website
His Work
After completing the course he was enlightened and inspired in putting forward not only the comparative view between Al-Quran and the bible but also about what Al-Quran says about different topics relating to our lives and beliefs. This was the start of a very enlightening series of “what Al-Qurans Says about…” lectures on various topics which is gaining international recognition and popularity with distribution in all corners of the world. In his unique intellectual approach he compiles relevant ayats / signs on a particular topic from different surahs / chapters of Al-Quran. Then he ponders on them and by the assistance of Allah, the harmony and the sequence of those relevant ayats / signs clarifies the essence of that subject. When necessary he compares it with the verses of the bible for the enlightenment of the people.
This unique vision has matured into different topics in the series of “what Al-Quran says about…” lectures, which invites listeners - Muslims and non Muslims alike- by presenting in English and Urdu languages in open forums with confidence and conviction, for the benefit of general public and in the interest of the educated masses of the world. He makes these lectures available to everyone.He himself is a full time devotee to the cause of Allah and running IIPC is his full time obligation. He does not belong to any sect, school of thought nor has any religious or political affiliations, because of which he has a wide appeal to people from all backgrounds, races and cultures. He is a humble man and has dedicated his life to be a Muslim / submitter for Allah by following and practicing the message of Al-Quran with conviction and commitment.
List of Video Online video lectures