The Dublin Zoo Sucks
Read MoreMy expectations for the Dublin Zoo were exceedingly high. But, I was disappointed. More like shattered. This was one of the worst major zoos I’ve ever visited.
How to Tell if Someone Really Understands Poker and Poker Players
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Right then and there, Parkinson basically said, fuck it. “This clown doesn’t have a fucking clue what poker is all about,” Parkinson thought to himself. “Anyone who thinks any poker player is getting up for a meeting at 8 am might as well be someone working a regular job asking the loan manager to come into the bank and fill out an application at 4 in the morning. Now, how crazy would that be? I really thought he was joking.”
Panel Discussion at the Paddy Power Poker Irish Open
L to R: Kara Scott, Mike Sexton, Nolan Dalla, Padraig Parkinson
Read MoreWhat’s the world’s second-longest-running poker tournament, behind only the World Series of Poker? If you glanced at the title, you probably guessed correctly. The answer is — the Irish Poker Open. Here’s the story and a history lesson.
A Very Bad Good Friday
Read MoreWho knew on so-called “Good Friday,” that it’s illegal to serve an alcoholic beverage — in Ireland?
My Arrival in Dublin (2015 Paddy Power Poker Irish Open)
Read MoreWriting about a city where I’ve never traveled to and know almost nothing about seems inherently foolish and naively arrogant — two qualities that I’ve undoubtedly mastered far beyond reparation. And now, here I am in Dublin.
Goodbye, Dirty Harry — Don’t Let the Door Hit You in the Ass [Prematurely Celebrating Sen. Harry Reid’s Retirement]
Read MoreThe sickening stench of a polluted political waterfall is pouring into the abyss. Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) announced last Friday that he won’t seek re-election, come 2016. He’s suffered several setbacks recently, both political and personal.
If You Don’t Know Who Dale Hansen Is, Watch This
Read MoreEver heard of Dale Hansen? Most of you haven’t, probably. Unless you grew up in Dallas or now live in the D/FW metropolitan area, chances are you’ll draw a blank when pondering his name. Well, that’s about to change.
Indiana Republicans: Champions of Hate and Discrimination
Read MoreFamily values. That’s a dog-whistle euphemism for one thing: Hate and discrimination. Okay, so that’s two things.
Poker Etiquette, Jack Daniels Style
Read MoreWhat an honor to be quoted so extensively at one of the premier go-to sources in journalism. No, not The Wall Street Journal. Not The Washington Post. Not even the Chicago Tribune. I’m talking about the official Jack Daniels website, of course.
No, George Soros is not Sheldon Adelson
Read MoreQuit comparing George Soros to Sheldon Adelson.
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