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) What Do
We Mean By Free Backgammon?
The expression “free backgammon” is heard a great deal these days and people way well wonder what do we mean by free backgammon? Backgammon has been with us for thousands of years and for much of its long history it is possible to say it has been a free game. The original backgammon set required nothing more elaborate More>> - (
) A Successful
Backgammon Strategy
You may have heard a good deal about the importance of developing a sound backgammon strategy. If you're just learning how to play backgammon, you will need to get into the habit of thinking strategically which is guaranteed to improve your game. Most, if not all, experienced players agree that having a game plan is crucial to achi More>>
Food: Try a new lineup for your next gathering
(01/27/2012 09:34 PM)
The Mobile Chef gets creative with snack food By Tom Castrigno From backgammon and poker to Taboo, spending an evening playing games with friends is fun, relaxing, and an inexpensive way to have a great time. They say laughter is the best medicine, and laughing together with friends brings the added benefit of social bonding. [...] More>>
House debates legal 'mind sports' in N.H.
(01/27/2012 09:34 PM)
Bill would allow betting on poker A bill that would legalize poker parlors and betting on other "mind sports" in New Hampshire had its hearing in the House yesterday. Rep. Dan McGuire, an Epsom Republican, proposed House Bill 1348 to provide an exception for wagering on games he says are primarily based on skill and not luck. Under current law, gambling is defined as risking "something of value ... More>>
Pattaya Mail
(01/27/2012 09:34 PM)
The 17th Thailand Backgammon Open tournament will be held at Somboons Restaurant on Dong Tan Beach from Monday, Jan. 2 to Tuesday Jan. 3. For more information call 081 644 9085. More>>
Happy Birthday Boy! Steve Sax turns 52
(01/27/2012 09:34 PM)
On occasion, Big League Stew honors a birthday boy per week by taking a longer look at his career. Please join us in lighting the candles. Steve Sax, who turns 52 on Sunday, played 14 years in the majors from 1981 to 1994. He made five All-Star teams, was the 1982 NL Rookie of the Year, and won championship rings in 1981 and 1988. (He won a ring in 1981 without losing his rookie eligibility for ... More>>
Rabbie-rousers versus damned disgraces at PMQs Burns Night bust-up
(01/27/2012 09:34 PM)
Scots dialect verse is hurled around as David Cameron clashes with Ed Miliband Burns Night was due, so at prime minister's questions they were hurling Scots dialect verse around. Eleanor Laing quoted the bard as favouring the union: "Be Britain still to Britain true / Amang oursels united / For never but by British hands / Maun British wrangs be righted!" We pondered that. The prime minister ... More>>