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Douglas

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About Me

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I can be your best friend or your worst enemy. I give EVERYONE the benefit of doubt until scorned; after that, I see no reason to continue. I am not going down the road well traveled; instead - I have decided to make my own path.
This year I have moved four times! I left Boston,MA to return to MI temporarily in April. Then a house was purchased in Henderson, NV. I have lived many places and I believe this to be a great place to live!
I am a vetran of the U.S. Army. I was a bandsmen as my background as a percussionist/drummer was my life for many years. Now, most of my time is spent either at a Brick and Mortar Card Room or online grinding it out.
I have worked as an actor in Network Television and for awhile behind the scenes (Director Of Research, Research Producer, ect; I loved working in Broadcast Radio as a Disc Jockey (even if it doesn't pay that well) and I have performed all over the U.S. and Europe as a musician (Mostly Jazz, Rock, Pop, Country and for the U.S. military - and can honestly say...no matter where you are..people really are the same..have the same needs and well...I love 'em all!
My passions are Poker, Music, Business, Parenting, Pets, Psychology, Conspiracies, Entertaining, Traveling and Family.
Before I die I would like to go on a Safari, See my son grow-up into a fine individual and pursue his dreams, do something with the musical that I wrote, buy a yacht, get married for the right reason - Love, and somewhere...sometime...somehow...save a life. I have one tattoo and plan to get one more..both my ears and tongue are pierced and I love a challange.
In the U.S. I have lived in MI, NM, NE, GA, MA, SC, VA, IL and CA. Wouldn't it be nice to have a condo/house on both coasts, and maybe a cottage in the Midwest?
I guess I love school but get bored easily as I am a results oriented type of person...i.e.....I still have never graduated, lol but I have been to Bartenders' School, Poker Dealers School - still maintain a 4.0 at more than one university and yet in High School, I was playing bars at 13 and working overnights in radio while sleeping through class!
I play cards - mostly Texas Hold'em - NL and Limit as that is where the money is for now. I also play Omaha, Stud, Seven Card and on occasion...RAZZ.
I have been a prop. but prefer the freedom to play when and where I would like. The grind can be tiresome and some days I will play literally 20+ hours; however, I love what I do!
My favorite card rooms would have to be Bellagio, Caesars and Commerce. Of course, almost all the card rooms in vegas have always been profitable for me. The mirage has that 5am finger food thing - yum! The smaller Indian Casinos around the country have some perks but I like having options and knowing that there is more than one table going if you know what I mean! Also, if there is one thing I can not stand is having to pay every time a new dealer comes to the table - I don't mind the rake and I toke well, but don't expect me to pay to sit there and fold, LOL!
When I am not playing at a B&M room I can usally be found online at: Pokersyndicate - Full-Tilt Poker - Ultimate Bet - Absolute Poker - Poker.com - PokerStars - Bodog Poker - InterTops Poker.
I can also at times be found at CakePoker. I miss the days when I had over 50 sites on my desktop, but until the U.S. Govt. listens to the Poker Players Alliance I guess I can only use what I have access too - unless I move to another country.
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My Interests

Poker, Music, Business, Travel, Conspiracy Theories, Parenting, Pets, Food, Marketing, Movies, Live Entertainment, Improving various facets of psyche.

Thanks to Mike "The Mouth" Matusow for this one:
How NOT to play a SIT N GO!

I'd like to meet:

You - William H. Gates III - Jesus - Donald Trump - Ronald Regan - Harry Houdini - Stu Unger - Wild Bill Hickok - Ok, the list could on AND on, so suffice it to say, that anyone that I can learn something from I would like to meet!

Your Love Type: INFP
The Idealist

In love, you crave a long term, harmonious relationship.
For you, sex doesn't come quickly - it takes time for you to open up.

Overall, you are supportive, nurturing, and expressive.
However, you tend to be shy and protective of your personal space.

Best matches: ENFJ and ESFJ What's Your Love Type?
You Are 80% Psychic
You are so very psychic.
But you already predicted that, didn't you?
You have "the gift" - and you use it daily to connect with others.
You're very tapped into the world around you...
Just make sure to use your powers for good! Are You Psychic?
You Are the Ace of Diamonds
You are a lucky person, and you always seem to find yourself surrounds by pretty, shiny things.
You have a knack for success and money - though your skills can't really be learned or taught.

You shine in a room, and you a have a truly sparkling personality.
A true extrovert, you always are able to share a witty joke or the latest scandalous gossip.

While you do have an eye for bling, you are also quite generous.
A lot of wealth and luck comes your way. And you're not afraid to pass it on.

A gamble you should take: Sports betting

Your friends would describe you as: Captivating

Your enemies would describe you as: Greedy

If you lived in Vegas, you would be: A trophy wife or husband What Playing Card Are You?
Your 1920's Name is:
Arne Price What's Your 1920's Name?

Music:

Generally anything not out of tune! I will listen to pretty much anything except for some Opera. I favor -Rock, Jazz, Classical, Latin, R&B, Hip Hop, Rap, Punk, Ska, Heavy Metal, Adult Contemporary, Alternative, Big Band, Blues, Broadway, Country, Electronic, Experimental, Marching, Pop, Progressive Rock, Polka, World Beat, Reggae, ECT!

Movies:

Rounders - Aces - The Cooler - Maverick - The Cincinatti Kid - A Big Hand for a Little Lady - The Gambler - Lucky You - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - Officer and a Gentelmen - Amadeus - Grease - Grease 2 - On Golden Pond - The Godfather - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Star Wars - Rocky - A Clockwork Orange - My Fair Lady - Platoon - The Jazz Singer - Leaving Las Vegas - RENT - Office Space
D Dysfunctional
O Orderly
U Unnatural
G Glorious
L Lively
A Awkward
S Spunky
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Television:

WSOP on ESPN - Poker SuperStars - Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament - World Poker Tour - Professional Poker Tour - Boston Vs. New York Poker - Poker After Dark - Celebrity Poker Showdown - GSN's High Stakes Poker - Poker Royale: on GSN - Mansionpoker.net Poker Dome Challenge - Cheers - The 4400.My favorite poker face!

Books:

All the Harrington on Hold'em books - Caro's Book Of Poker Tells - Doyle Brunson's Super System 2 - Play Poker Like The Pros - Internet Texas Hold'em Poker - Hold'em Poker - Professional Poker Dealer's Handbook - Professional Poker-Guide To Playing For A Living - Ace On The River - Small Stakes Hold'em Poker - Online Ace - Animal Farm - The Catcher in the Rye - The Grapes of Wrath - The Richest Man in Babylon - The Metamorphosis
Your Birthdate: April 26
You lucked out the the skills to succeed in almost any arena.
Put you in almost any business or classroom, and you'll rise to the top.
You're driven and intense, but you also know when to kick back and cooperate.
Your ability to adapt to almost any situation is part of what's going to make you a success.
Your strength: Your attention to detail
Your weakness: You can be a little too proud of your successes
Your power color: Turquoise
Your power symbol: Arrow pointing up
Your power month: August What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
Your best chance to get a Royal Flush in a casino is in the bathroom. ~VP Pappy
If, after the first twenty minutes, you don't know who the sucker at the table is, it's you. ~Author Unknown
I must complain the cards are ill shuffled till I have a good hand. ~Jonathan Swift
"How long does it take to learn poker, Dad?" "All your life, son." ~Michael Pertwee
Cards are war, in disguise of a sport. ~Charles Lamb
I believe in poker the way I believe in the American Dream. Poker is good for you. It enriches the soul, sharpens the intellect, heals the spirit, and - when played well, nourishes the wallet. ~Lou Krieger
Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead. ~Jackie Robinson
The commonest mistake in history is underestimating your opponent; it happens at the poker table all the time. ~David Shoup
20+ outs and I still missed! ~Douglas
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Heroes:

The American G.I.
Jackie Robinson Marilyn Monroe
Rosa Parks

The Kennedys

Helen Keller

Mother Teresa
Buddy Rich

Tommy Lee

Howard Stern
Fredrick Douglas
Albert Einstein
Tesla

Martin Luther King Jr
George Washington
Jesus
Stu Unger
Family

My Blog

Bad Beat Jackpot on Ultimate Bet

Ok, so anyone who plays online poker may know that the Ultimate Jackpot has been growing over the last few days. I have been playing 12-18 hours a day for the last three days in hopes to get a piece o...
Posted by Douglas on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:07:00 PST

Dates set for 2008 WSOP

Dates set for 2008 WSOP Harrah's announced the 2008 WSOP Main Event will be held from May 30 to July 17 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.   Just three months after Jerry Yang...
Posted by Douglas on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:06:00 PST

Thank you life long friends

So...here I sit a week after my brother and his wife visited and a friend that I had not seen for 12 years was here for a week before that!  My mind is realin', my creative juices flowin' and my ...
Posted by Douglas on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:16:00 PST

How to be a winner

(Well, all my furniture arrived yesterday at 7am.  I now live among many, many boxes.  The good news - I still can get to my blender, coffee maker, computer and the pool!  Does anything...
Posted by Douglas on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:31:00 PST

What are you waiting for?

Ok, so today was errand day and I spent a lot of time shopping, eating, at the doctors and in traffic.  Of all the little things happening all around me only one made an impression one me. I...
Posted by Douglas on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:04:00 PST

Musings In General

Ok, so I have not posted in awhile.  Time to change that, lol!  Just a quick update first.  I have settled in to my house in Henderson, NV and I am happy.  I love the pool as I do ...
Posted by Douglas on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 07:14:00 PST

Excerpt of PPA WebCast with Senator D'Amato (04/12/07)

For those that missed the Webcast on Thursday. ...
Posted by Douglas on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:35:00 PST

What I listen to while playing poker

Ok, so I was asked what I listen to while playing poker. Although it changes from time to time, here is the current list:Tupac - Changes38 Special - Back Where You BelongAC/DC - Dirty Deeds Done Cheap...
Posted by Douglas on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:07:00 PST

Myspace Scams & Security

Well, this is not excatly the first blog that I wanted to post - but I am afraid it must be done! Myspace is going through a lot of hacking and phising scams right now. First let me tell you that if y...
Posted by Douglas on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 02:02:00 PST