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November 2009 Blog Posts (4)

Barney Frank rides again

You cant say you dont hear it here first!

In my Blog Post on 8th May, I reported:

"Say thank you to the nice Barney Frank
Who he? you ask. Well, he's a Yank, hence the silly name. He is also the chairman of the House financial services committee. He is bringing in legislation to legalise internet gambling in the US ...."

Well, he's still at it and reported continued efforts yesterday; good on yuh, Barney!

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on November 27, 2009 at 9:12 — 2 Comments

Adonis site

I've opened up my own website so that there's a permanent record of what I used to post on betting exchange forums...
http://www.integermachines.com/

Added by Adonis First on November 24, 2009 at 12:34 — 1 Comment

How's the Betfair float getting on?

One topic guaranteed to stir the members of The Sports Exchange into putting e-pen to paper is the single word Betfair. John 2E, due back from his little rest in a week or two, has a long trail of fair comments on the Betfair scenario, and always generates real interest all round.

Adonis, too, has been heard to raise the odd public interest point here.

Press comment says the float is due soon, any bets on opening value of the company - various comments in the £2billion… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on November 24, 2009 at 7:44 — 5 Comments

John Tuohy - latest bulletin

Better news from the J2E bedside, but he's clearly had a dreadful time. Louise rang last night to say she hopes he will be home by Christmas.

He's had three bouts of pneumonia and has been in intensive care for several weeks but coming out of that in a few days time, she expects. He's had a good week and seems to be firmly on the mend at last.

He was very encouraged by the various messages from friends on The Sports Exchange (which Louise reads to him, he isnt fit enough… Continue

Added by Gordon McIvor Wilson on November 10, 2009 at 8:18 — 1 Comment