Backgammon news: EXCLUSIVE: Interview with ‘Zero Hour’s’ Jim Brochu – Shalom Life

Posted on February 23, 2012 by admin

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EXCLUSIVE: Interview with 'Zero Hour's' Jim Brochu
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I found her address in a Maps To The Stars' Homes and sent her the play along with a note that said I had taken a comedy seminar with her in 1977 and that I played backgammon. I don't know which part of the letter worked but she called a few days later …

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Backgammon news: The private passion of America’s high rollers. – Newsweek

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

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The private passion of America's high rollers.
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Leave backgammon to Bob Dylan, Scrabble to Sharon Stone, and chess to Ben Affleck. For a certain set, there's only bridge. Designer Isaac Mizrahi serves homemade mac and cheese and Mrs. Paul's fish sticks at his Sunday-afternoon bridge parties in New …

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Backgammon news: Traditional London pubs for old-fashioned pub games – Telegraph.co.uk

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

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Traditional London pubs for old-fashioned pub games
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Three of the most traditional pubs in London for old-fashioned pub games including darts, billiards, chess and backgammon. I'm looking for the most traditional English pub that London has to offer: somewhere I can play darts, billiards and …

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Backgammon news: Peter Costa: Economic austerity plan: It’s Greek to me – The Daily Republican

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin
Peter Costa: Economic austerity plan: It's Greek to me
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Playing backgammon in cafes from morning to night would be an activity subject to a daily tax of $ 75. With the majority of Greek males who have retired as early as 35, or even younger, the income from cafes would be enormous, or to use a Greek …

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Preparing For Backgammon Tournaments

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

By Phil Simborg: If you have ever played at a live backgammon tournament, you know that there is nothing else like it. I’ve played in many, and my adrenaline goes up every time.
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Backgammon news: Rick Edwards: two legs good – The Guardian

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin

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Rick Edwards: two legs good
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Hence I've taken to playing a lot of backgammon against the computer. Relearning all the current world records in athletics. Designing a new kit for my football team. And, when they occur to me, setting myself banal little challenges.

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A Thaitanic Quiz

Posted on February 11, 2012 by admin

By Jake Jacobs: The following quiz features plays that came up during the Thai Open. And since this year happens to be the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic I’ve dubbed it the Thaitanic Quiz. In memory of the Titanic there are 100 points at stake.
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Backgammon news: Fendi Pre-Fall 2012 – StyleBistro

Posted on February 10, 2012 by admin
Fendi Pre-Fall 2012
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The Backgammon Baguette is a distinctive interpretation of the classic Fendi bag that makes a name for itself with competing materials and striking pops of red. Though it's not easy to tell that the strap is made of python skin, the flap is very …

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The Best Lesson I Ever Had

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

By Phil Simborg: About ten years ago a wonderful thing happened to me that changed my entire vision and thinking about backgammon. My teacher and mentor, Perry Gartner, came to Chicago for a tournament and we had the pleasure of spending a lovely afternoon just taking a walk in the park.
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Backgammon news: The Best Lesson I Ever Had – GammonVillage Backgammon Magazine

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

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The Best Lesson I Ever Had
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by Phil Simborg About ten years ago a wonderful thing happened to me that changed my entire vision and thinking about backgammon. My teacher and mentor, Perry Gartner, came to Chicago for a tournament and we had the pleasure of spending a lovely …

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