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Probably the biggest difference in strategy between playing online poker and playing at a physical poker table is the presence of tells.

In online poker, you can’t spot a tell even if you are the greatest mentalist in the world, because you can’t see your opponent. They be pumping their fists begging you to call, or pleading at the computer screen begging you not to call.

With poker, you have to bring all your knowledge about strategy and game theory to be successful; playing in a casino, you need all that and a little bit of understanding about human psychology.

While I think tells are overrated to some degree, there are usually no magic “tell all” tells like the movies make it out to be, but knowing how human beings generally sit or shift or twitch when they are in positions of power or weakness is helpful.

To that end, there is a seminar devoted to spotting physical tells during the World Series of Poker Academy seminar Nov. 7 and 8 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. The instructional camp, incidentally, precedes the final table of the 2008 World Series main event set for Nov. 9 and 10. One of the tips, according to a former FBI agent giving a lecture who was quoted in newspaper article, is if someone reclines in their seat and splays their limbs out after pushing all in. It’s what is called a “territorial display” and what we do when we’re strong.

Interesting stuff, and I’d be curious to learn what other tips are taught at the event.

Though planning a wedding will already keep your hands full, don’t forget to discuss your honeymoon itinerary as well…

Six months to twelve months before. Start talking about honeymoon destinations. You can go on the Internet to look at your options, and call a travel agent to find out how much it will generally cost. If you are planning to go somewhere that is very time-sensitive (such as the Carnival in Brazil) you should book immediately.

Five months before. Are you going abroad? Fix your passport and visa, and start updating your immunizations. The honeymoon may seem a long way off but you’ll be too busy in the months ahead to take care of it, so might as well get it out of the way.

Four months before. Finalize your budget and set aside the money so you don’t inadvertently spend it on the wedding (it’s been known to happen).

Three months before. Book everything: hotel, plane tickets, rental car. You may also be asked to pay deposits, so make a note of this in your budget.

Two months before. If you are going somewhere with special weather conditions, begin shopping for your wardrobe.

One month before. If you have pets or plants, find someone to take care of them while you’re away.

Two weeks before. Get your travelers checks. Get a special notebook and take note of all the details of your trip: airline, hotel and rental car information, travelers checks numbers, and your itinerary.

One week before. Pack your bags, confirm all your travel arrangements. Check your bank for credit card balances.

Follow this planning schedule and you’ll be well on your way to enjoying a well-organised and stress-free honeymoon!