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Posted by on Jan 7, 2014 in Blog, General Poker, Politics | 9 comments

Why Must “Coming Out” Be News?

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Why is it such a big deal when a celebrity or athlete (excuse the expression) “comes out of the closet?”

Why is this still somehow regarded as newsworthy?  Does the media create these sensations?  Or, are some people needlessly calling attention to themselves?

I think these are fair questions.

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Posted by on Jan 6, 2014 in Blog, Politics | 6 comments

Stopping Terrorism with Beer and Pussy

 

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Any religion that forbids enjoying life is a fucking straight jacket.  I mean, what kind of routine requires that you pray five times a day?  Why doesn’t someone jump up and say,“how come we’re praying more than anyone else on earth, and we’re still the poorest motherfuckers on the planet?”

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Posted by on Jan 5, 2014 in Blog, Movie Reviews | 4 comments

Imitation of Life

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Juanita Moore died a few days ago.

If you don’t know that name, you’re not alone.  I didn’t know her either.

But I do remember her most memorable film role, in what was (and remains) one of the most groundbreaking movies ever made.  The name of that film is Imitation of Life.

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Posted by on Jan 5, 2014 in Blog, Rants and Raves | 1 comment

Animals R Us

 

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What makes us perceive similar things so differently?

For instance, two things can be almost identical.  They can be the same size and shape.  They can provide the same benefits, or pose the same dangers.  So why would one thing be cherished, while the other is feared?

Let’s take the DNA of two mammals (see below).  They’re about the same size and shape.  They’re closely related as species.  They both live in cities.  However, we perceive one as a sweet and fuzzy creature, while the other is vermin.

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