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Poker’s Version of the Oscars: “And the American Poker Award goes to….”

Posted by on Jan 9, 2015 in Blog, General Poker, World Series of Poker | 0 comments

 

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The inaugural American Poker Awards includes 14 categories.  I have already selected my nominations.  In an upcoming article, I’ll post my choices and why I think they merit being honored for their work.

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Deal Them In! James Woods, Richard Roeper, and Craig Carton Headline “Poker Night in America” at Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget

Posted by on Jan 8, 2015 in Blog, General Poker | 3 comments

 

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James Woods says, “deal me in.”  The renowned actor and three-time Emmy winner will participate in “Poker Night in America’s” upcoming high-stakes cash game, taking place at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, January 16-19.

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How to Tell If You’re Owned by Your Cat

Posted by on Jan 2, 2015 in Blog, Personal | 1 comment

 

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“Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god.  Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are gods.”

― Christopher Hitchens (The Portable Atheist:  Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever)

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Highlights and Lowlights: Looking Back at the First Season of “Poker Night in America”

Posted by on Jan 1, 2015 in Blog, General Poker, Personal | 1 comment

 

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The first season of “Poker Night in America” has now concluded, with another year of new programs soon shifting to Monday nights.  What follows is my look back on the first season of broadcasts, including some of my fondest memories and biggest disappointments of 2014.

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Ava DuVernay Should Apologize (The Atrocious Lie of “Selma”)

Posted by on Dec 30, 2014 in Blog, Movie Reviews, Politics | 10 comments

 

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When necessary, Hollywood must be permitted to apply dramatic license in order to tell a good story.  That usually makes for a better movie.  However, no filmmaker should blatantly lie about the historical record and get away with it, without scrutiny.  That’s precisely what movie director Ava DuVernay has done with her grotesque portrayal of President Lyndon B. Johnson in the film, “Selma,” which has rightfully ignited lots of controversy among both historians and movie critics.

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