Author Archives: Shawnee Rivers

Gaming Girls Rule!

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

These minimalist gaming tees are kickin’ it old skool! Wear one while you kick some tush, or just to let folks know you can. *wink* The t-shirts are available in women’s and men’s sizing and styles. Drop this blog’s name … Continue reading →

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We Won’t Have Another… Or Will We?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

In shocking news, TMZ reports that I’ll Have Another has been scratched from tomorrow’s Belmont Stakes — and the horse has been retired; due to an injury, the beauty may never run again. (More details here.) Thus ends dreams of … Continue reading →

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What Do The Recent DSM Updates Mean For Gambling Addiction?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

I really don’t want to become “the addiction blog,” but when addiction can be a down-side to gaming and gambling and there’s so much in the news… The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (D.S.M.), … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts: Triple Crown Infographic

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

A cool infographic from Bovada. (Click to enlarge!)

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Addictions: The Fix Is In?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

As a follow-up to my post on behavioral addictions… In his new book, The Fix, Damian Thompson argues that “the line between consumption, habit and addiction is becoming dangerously blurred.” When future generations look back at the early 21st century, … Continue reading →

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Cool Vintage Fortune Telling Cards

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

The following vintage and antique fortune telling cards are all from Swirling Orange.

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Donald Driver Wins DWTS!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

It was a big win — emotionally, and in my wallet! *wink* I love Donald’s reaction to winning!

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Truths (And Questions) About Gambling & Other Behavioral Addictions

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

You may have read the recent news about “Facebook Addiction” — a subdivision of Internet addiction that pertains to social media use, which, research says, women are more at risk of developing than men because we dames are more social … Continue reading →

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I’ll Have Another Gambling Link Round Up

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

How exciting that I’ll Have Another and Mario Gutierrez won the Preakness! Can they win the Triple Crown? We’ll find out on June 9th, at the Belmont Stakes, when I’ll Have Another attempts to become the 12th Triple Crown winner … Continue reading →

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“An Unpredictable Game Of Risk & Chance”

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

An extremely rare early print by Irving Penn is currently available on artnet Auctions. The piece, After Dinner Games, New York (1947), is a color photograph from a limited edition of 13 dye transfer prints of the image made between … Continue reading →

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