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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 3, 2014 in Blog, Movie Reviews | 3 comments

Movie Review: The Wolf of Wall Street

 

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This is Casino meets Goodfellas meets Wall Street meets Blow meets Glengarry Glen Ross meets Caligula.  Whatever your opinion of those movies is, likely will determine how you judge this film.  At its best, it’s Richard III heavily under the influence.  At its worst, it’s Jersey Shore.

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Posted by on Dec 10, 2013 in Blog, Book Reviews, Personal | 6 comments

25 Books that Changed My Life

 

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Each book is unique.  Books not only mean different things to different people, they’re also open to different interpretations at various points in our lives.  A book read at age 20 might not seem like the same book at age 40 — since that book is likely to have a completely different impact.  But the book hasn’t changed.  We change.

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Posted by on Oct 23, 2013 in Blog, Politics | 6 comments

Sheldon Adelson Becomes Dr. Strangelove

 

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Las Vegas’ village idiot is at it again.

Normally, the rantings of a crazy buffoon wouldn’t be newsworthy.  But in this case, the village idiot happens to be a rich man worth billions.  He also runs a vast gambling empire.  So, that gives him special perks and privileges.  People listen to his rants and even write down what he has to say, no matter how illogical or inflammatory.

In case you missed the latest, Sheldon Adelson wants the United States to attack Iran.  Wait, it gets worse.  With a nuclear weapon!

He’s not joking.

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