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To: Knighty Tin who wrote (119920)	11/11/2009 12:33:32 PM
From: Knighty Tin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

The World Series of Poker Main Event ended and the two favorites lost fairly early. Phil Ivey, "The Best Player In The World," won $1.4 million in 7th place. I like the way Ivey plays, but he was way over-hyped by the media. Jeff Schulman, who works for his daddy's "Card Player" magazine, was the only player who'd been at the final table before. He promised to throw his bracelet in a dumpster if he won the event. "Card Player" is mad at Harrah's. He finished 5th, despite being coached by Poker Brat Phil Helmuth. He pocketed $1.9 million. Crowd favorite, Darvin Moon, got second and over $5 million. He kept saying that he was not a great poker player but was getting lucky all the time. He was definitely lucky a lot, but he could play well, too. Joseph Cada, whom I'd never heard of, won and pocketed $8.5 million. I've been told I once played against him on Poker Stars, but I don't remember it.

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (119920)	11/11/2009 1:01:53 PM
From: Madharry	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

There is no theory. Obama's appointments in the realm of finance have been big disappointments. Its no accident that gold and silver keep making new highs and the dollar keeps dropping. I wonder what will happen after the recipients of the bailouts get their multi-million dollar bonuses and start shorting their recommended lists and the market reverts back to reality. I see jacob frankel a highly respected international economist has announced his retirement from aig. I think he is leaving a sinking ship, and I find the stories i am reading about the recently unemployed sobering. people who should know better are slow to cut their spending and lifestyles down to match their lack of income and suddenly are facing middle age and kids growing up on reduced incomes with no savings and much debt in many cases.