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An Update from Jack McClelland

An Update from Jack McClelland

Posted by on Sep 10, 2014 in Blog, General Poker, World Series of Poker | 1 comment

 

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Jack McClelland is very ill.  He’s awaiting a heart transplant.  Now retired, Jack is struggling to get by each day and stay strong.  I think I can speak for everyone in the poker world that we wish Jack good health and a full recovery.

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Where Should I Watch Monday Night Football?

Where Should I Watch Monday Night Football?

Posted by on Sep 8, 2014 in Blog, Las Vegas, Rants and Raves, Sports Betting | 0 comments

 

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I dislike sports bars.

Loud obnoxious pricks.  Bimbo waitresses.  Bad service.  Shitty food.  Lousy drinks.  Constant noise.  Fanboy fantasy football jokers fist-pumping every time some tight end catches a 6-yard pass completion.  It’s fucking torture.

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A Visit to Sonoma Wine Country: Chateau Montelena

A Visit to Sonoma Wine Country: Chateau Montelena

Posted by on Sep 8, 2014 in Blog, Personal, Restaurant Reviews, Travel | 7 comments

 

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This is the second in a series of travel essays about a recent visit to California’s wine country.  This past week, Marieta and I were joined by close friends and fellow wine aficionados Mark and Tina Napolitano in beautiful Sonoma County, where we enjoyed tastings at several local wineries.  Today, I shall focus on the experience of visiting and tasting one of the most famous wines in the history of California wine production — Chateau Montelena.

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Francis Ford Coppola’s Five Oscars

Francis Ford Coppola’s Five Oscars

Posted by on Sep 7, 2014 in Blog, Movie Reviews, Personal, Travel | 4 comments

 

 

This week, Marieta and I joined close friends and fellow wine aficionados Mark and Tina Napolitano in beautiful Sonoma County, where we enjoyed tastings at several local wineries.  Here’s a review of the Coppola Winery.

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Las Vegas Show Review: Veronic Voices

Las Vegas Show Review: Veronic Voices

Posted by on Sep 1, 2014 in Blog, Las Vegas, Music and Concert Reviews | 2 comments

 

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Veronic shares a personal journey.  Rather than covering just the female stars, she explains why she loves specific singers and notes what made them so unique as stage performers.  I enjoyed this personal perspective, which made me listen to some songs I thought I knew before in entirely different ways.

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