Some days are just

Date: Sat, Aug 30, 2008 Internet

days gone bad. That’s how Wednesday went. Set the alarm, crank myself out of bed because I never sleep when I know I should. Must be the four year old in me…no wonder Riot and I relate so well. I made Las Vegas by 10 a.m. Meaning I was a few hours early for my [...]

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John McCain is trying to save us

Date: Fri, Aug 29, 2008 Internet

from ourselves. Kee-rist! Do people ever get tired of trying to force other people to think like they do and behave according to some credo that would make all of us a bunch of stereo type dummies? I’m single because I don’t want a mate telling me what to do. Why the hell do I [...]

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Robber strikes pensioner with gun

Date: Fri, Aug 29, 2008 Internet

Another story from the BBC: A robber hit an 83-year-old man over the head with a gun in what police say was a "shocking and terrifying" robbery at a betting shop. Greater Manchester Police have issued CCTV images of the robber, who targeted the Coral in Oldham, in the hope someone may recognise him. About 10 customers were [...]

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Premier League Striker ‘In Rehab’

Date: Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Internet

Found this story on Sky News:

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Rap producer arrested for assault

Date: Thu, Aug 28, 2008 Internet

Another story from the BBC:

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The Gambler's Blog - 2008-08-27

Date: Wed, Aug 27, 2008 Internet

Hoyt Corkins Robbed and Other Vacation MusingsBy PaulyHollyweird, CAOne of the most horrible things to happen while you are on vacation is to discover that your home was robbed while you were away. That tragedy fell upon Hoyt Corkins as thieves emptied...

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Paddy Power issues profit warning

Date: Wed, Aug 27, 2008 Internet

Another story from the BBC: Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has issued a profit warning, blaming a run of unfavourable sporting results and the wider downturn in consumer spending. The company now expects to make an operating profit of 75m euros ($110m; £60m) in 2008, down from its previous guidance of 82m euros. It said 4-5m euros of the [...]

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Some bits n pieces

Date: Tue, Aug 26, 2008 Internet

PokerWorks’ HORSE tournament was so damned much fun. It’s one of the few tournaments I’ve played in that I really had a lot of fun. You can pick up the final tournament report here. And we will have another one set to go - same format, buy-in, etc. - checking here will keep you updated. In [...]

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