For more than 10 years Steve Perry has battled the double-edged sword of commercial success. It was about that time that Perry and his band, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, used the strength of the swing music revival and their compilation album Zoot Suit Riot: The Swingin’ Hits of the Cherry Poppin’ […]
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Picking Splinters: Cold Feet On the Scottish Green
The ball shot off the driving range mat like a Formula 1 racecar. That was good. The only problem was that the Formula 1 racecar seemed to be in the midst of a 90-degree left turn. That was bad. Very bad.
Over the Hill, But Still on the Mound, Seniors Stay in the Swing of Things
MEMBERS OF THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE hold tryouts during a morning practice earlier this month. (Photo: News-Press)
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Teaching Poker is Like Teaching Golf
I’m terrible at golf but I love the game with a passion.
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Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra, Saturday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m. at the Alden Theatre at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Have Faith in Your System
Watching other players take wild chances that pay off big can tempt you to try similar plays despite the fact that these gambits would completely contradict the proven system that makes you a winner.
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A Penny for Your Thoughts: The News of Greater Falls Church
Has anyone not noticed there is an election on Tuesday? Every day brings some new revelation about campaigns, candidates, or suspected cover-ups, and it’s easy to gloat, or be cynical, depending on your perspective. Election handicappers tell us that 2006 is a watershed year, a mid-term election that has a […]
