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After Navy service in World War II, I earned a BFA from the Phila. College of Art (now the Univ. of the Arts). I was then recalled to active duty in the Korean War. Following was a 40-year career in public relations, advertising, sales promotion, graphic

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Hobbies & Games > Card Games Best poker rooms in Las Vegas: 1 of 9
There are many good poker rooms in downtown Vegas, such as one of the earliest at Binion's, but call me snooty, my favorites are the ones at the luxury hotels on the Strip, Las Vegas Boulevard, most within walking distance of each other. Or at least were when I was younger. Most Vegas poker rooms are open 24-7, and offer two... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Is gaming addiction a problem?: 3 of 26
Casino ads always use the word gaming instead of gambling, their sneaky way to make it sound more socially acceptable. I've always thought that premise was silly. Gambling is what it has always been since the first cavemen rolled bones to see who got the best-looking cavewoman or the mastadon steak, It is putting your money ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games An overview of poker terms: 2 of 14
HUMOR: Most people, including poker experts, don't know that each poker word or phrase also has at least two meanings. You don't believe me? It's absolutely true, and you heard it here first. There are probably a thousand poker terms, but I'll only choose a couple dozen of the most colorful and meaningful ones, just to prove... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games The best Texas holdem poker hands: 2 of 14
I hate Texas holdem! It violates all the traditions of old-time poker, when guys sat around the table and bet on each of cards as it was dealt to each player. Now, this new variation of the old spit in the ocean poker game gives the most advantage not to the player with the most guts, but the one with the most money to bet. ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Where to find American-made toys for kids: 1 of 7
I wrote a Q&A joke just before Christmas which relates to the sad situation about the dearth of American-made toys on store shelves these days. For better and probably worse, here it is: Q: What does the boss of the Chinese toy factory NOT say to his child-labor toymakers when they're moving too slow while filling their prod... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games The most entertaining poker players: 1 of 7
I've gotta be honest with you. The most entertaining poker player I know is my dog, Skipper. He's a border collie, one of the most intelligent breeds, in fact much smarter than most human poker players I've played against over the years. He wins lots of money, and always shows his poker face, but he'd win much more if he did... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Poker terms explained: Flop: 1 of 7
Until a few years ago, the only uses of the word flop I knew include falling down wearily, as flopping into bed. It also means a place for vagrants, a flop house. We're all familiar with flip-flop, the sound of loose sandals or what politicians do at election time. And, more poetically, for the flop-eared Flopsy, one of Pete... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Poker: When you should go all in: 3 of 18
Ole Kenny Rogers had the right advice: You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, Know when to walk away and know when to run. You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table. Therell be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done. There is only one sure hand that wins when you go all in. That's... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Gift ideas for poker players: 3 of 15
This old poker player will celebrate his 82nd birthday on August 8, and the already-revealed gift from my spouse and kids is a three-night trip to ... where else? ... the poker capital of the world, the sinningest city in the universe ... Las Vegas. We're staying at one of our favorite hotels on the Strip, Harrah's, which bo... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Five-card draw poker variations: 1 of 5
Now yer talkin'. We ole 'uns jest don't cotton to all them fancy newfangled games, like Texas Hold'em and Omaha whachamacallit. We 'uns jest stick to what our pappies done taught us ... good ole fashioned drawers. Well, that's exactly how I feel about poker. I prefer no-wild, five-card draw poker. However, for the sake of th... More..