Author: Nelson

  • Teddy the Yorkie is a clever little boy!

    Teddy the Yorkie is a clever little boy!

  • Online poker in the U.S. ends abruptly

    npc_tn2April 15, 2011, Black Friday, will be a day remembered when online poker in the USA ended abruptly.  The FBI seized the three major online poker websites – PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, Ultimate Bet/Absolute Poker.  A day after the seizure, all three online poker websites ceased all operations with USA players.

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  • Huskies stun ‘Cats to win Pac-10 Tourney Championship

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    npc_tn2The man they call “I.T.”, who hit a fade-away jumper in the closing seconds of overtime to stun 15th ranked Arizona in the Pac-10 Tournament Championship game.  This win gave UDub an automatic bid into the NCAA tourney.  By winning in such dramatic fashion, UDub proved that they can win in crunch-time against a ranked opponent.

  • Dinner at Incheon Int’l Airport

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    npc_tn2Here’s the my dinner at the Incheon Int’l Airport in South Korea.  On my plate is fried pork cutlet with dipping sauce and a side of cole slaw.  There is a bowl of a spicy Miso soup and a bowl of steamed white rice.  There is also some of standard spicy side dishes like Kimchi potatoes and slices of pickled ginger.  Jealous, Teddy?

  • Seattle shocker

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    npc_tn2In what will go down as one of the greatest upsets in NFL playoff history, the Seahawks defeated the defending Super Bowl Champion Saints, 41-36. Seattle came into the playoffs as the only team in NFL history with a losing record.