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Read MoreAll friendships begin among strangers.
Moments ago, a stranger came up to me at the Rio, here at the 2016 World Series of Poker. He said some nice things and after exchanging a few pleasantries, I assumed the short conversation had run its course.
Then, right as he was about to leave, he pulled a small piece of paper out of his pocket and showed me something that I found quite inspiring. The man’s name is Ron Elkins.

Read MoreI just read Leslie Van Houten has been recommended for parole in California. This is a good thing. Let me explain why.

Read MoreWhat you are about to read took courage to write.
It is a previously-unpublished essay on the mental malady of depression.
It was written by a very close and dear friend of mine who is often afflicted with severe bouts of the disorder. These common bouts have dispensed debilitation and even, on occasion, thoughts of suicide.

Read MoreAnimals don’t vote. So why would our furry friends be a topic of political discussion? Why would any candidate have a stated position on animals?
Answer: Because it’s the humane thing to do.