Wounded warrior Battle weary Physically drained and dreary Fighting day and night No peace in sight You win one battle Suddenly here comes another No time to sit and be merry With sister and brother Another day Another death Continual killing Nobody seems to be feeling No forgiveness, reconciliation, or healing Politicians rhetoric seemingly is not endearing Innocent civilians, these soldiers, they’re fearing Occupied territories, nightly curfews Treating human beings like refuse Trying [...]
For years, true poker champions were the property of smokey backrooms at a Vegas casino, professionals far removed from the hordes of tourists feeding their quarters into hungry slots. Even if you had the makings of a great player, weekly games in your garage with a few friends weren’t exactly the fast track to poker stardom. Enter the Internet. With nearly every personal computer in the world connected, poker players suddenly found a new outlet to show off their skills. It brought a touch of egalitarianism to the game, and suddenly, serious players were popping up across the globe. Superstars were born.