Monthly Archives: April 2005

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ACME Poker

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There’s all sorts of convergence going on in this corner of the universe.

The last time Grubby was in town he found himself sitting next to Danica McKellar at a performance of Questa. Ms. McKellar just happens to be the recent subject of a post by Wil Wheaton for her possible appearance in Stuff Magazine. Mr. Wheaton is currently in Grubby’s hometown for a WPT event. But as you know, he’ll be jetting back to LA for a book reading and his new comedy show. That’s dedication.

You see where this is going, right?

Save the date:

ACME: A Day in the Life
Saturday, April 30, 2005
8PM
ACME Comedy Theatre
135 N. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 525-0202

For those of you who are interested, we’ll descend on Hollywood en force to support poker player/blogger/writer/actor Wil Wheaton and then go hit the tables at Commerce or the Bike afterwards. Perhaps the Geek can also convince Mr. Wheaton to come with.

Poker

Not a whole lot you can do about this one.

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It’s only the biggest pot I’ve ever lost.

SB posts the small blind of $0.50
BB posts the big blind of $1

You have been dealt [8s 8d]
1 fold, EP calls $1, 1 fold, MP2 calls $1, 2 folds, glyphic raises to $3, 2 folds, EP calls $2, MP2 calls $2

The flop is [8c Tc Ks]
EP bets $10
MP2 calls $10
glyphic raises to $50
EP calls $40
MP2 folds

The turn is [7d]
EP bets $48.80, and is all in
glyphic calls $48.80

EP shows [7c 9c]
glyphic shows [8s 8d]

The river is [Jc]
EP shows a straight flush, Jack high
glyphic shows three of a kind, Eights
EP wins the pot ($215.10) with a straight flush, Jack high

A nice welcome back to the world of online poker.

Useful Stuff

SpywareBlaster 3.3 Available

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Javacool Software has released the latest version of SpywareBlaster, a free tool for preventing spyware. I’m not sure what the difference is between this and version 3.2, but you’ll need to install version 3.3 in order to get the latest definition files, which is generally a good idea, especially if you’re still using Internet Explorer. Personally I much prefer Firefox due to its tabbed browsing, integrated search, live bookmarks, and cool extensions that let you obliterate ads from a web page.

By the way, if you already have a spyware infestation, you’ll need to get some tools to eliminate it from your computer. Check out my “Public Service Announcement: Dealing with Spyware” from last July for tips on how to do it.

If you’re sure you don’t have spyware and your computer is still behaving a bit sluggish, you might want to check out Black Viper, buy some memory, or buy a new computer.

Be sure to check out that last link like now:

Inspiron 8600 + $27 – Add $27, Use $750 off coupon = $749 shipped

But don’t be a cheap bastard. Get the high-res WUXGA (I think that’s the one) so you don’t have to buy an external monitor like me.

Poker

Rivalries

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I didn’t start this war, but I sure as hell intend to win it.

Ladies and gentlemen, if you will kindly direct your attention to the blog roll gracing the right hand side of this screen, you will notice a new section entitled: “LA Poker Blogs.” There you will find links to bloggers from all over the Los Angeles Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area. We’ve got the numbers, we’ve got the goods. Thank you.

Not a poker blog either

I’m sorely tempted to link up Facty as an LA poker blogger. She’s not really a poker blogger, but she’s an amusing read, and that’s almost as good, and sometimes better.
Continue reading Rivalries →

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When you’ve got it, flaunt it.

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Especially in the face of a certain Texas-based blogger who mind-bogglingly claims that Austin > LA, when, in fact, it is vastly inferior. Allow me to trot out the evidence:

1. WPBT: Bill Rini represents the LA contingent at the final table on March 30, 2005. Austin is sadly absent.

2. Must-read blogs: The Cards Speak, The Obituarium, Chicks Dig Poker Geeks, Bill’s Blog

3. Local casinos: At least five casinos are situated within half an hour of one another with 24-hour poker action and anything you want to play from 1/2 to games where one small bet costs more than both my cars combined.

So it’s probably time to take advantage of these warm, breezy, 60-degree evenings and get together with some of these must-read bloggers (including a WPBT final-tablist) at one of these local casinos to play some cards.

Am I bragging? You bet.