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September 8

Online Poker

Are there any decent real money sites that still accept U.S. customers? I'm not very happy with Sportsbook.com. I know Bodog and 5Dimes still take U.S. players, but their poker is far from stellar. Joefromrandb (talk) 00:20, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

Please see Online_poker#Legality 75.41.110.200 (talk) 00:11, 9 September 2011 (UTC)

Nothing I don't know there. I'm not sure if you're implying that I shouldn't be asking the question because of online poker's alleged illegality in the U.S. If so, then you're off base. The legality of online poker sites accepting U.S. players is an extremely grey area, and as the article says, "many legal experts dispute the DOJ's claim". In any case, there is nothing whatsoever illegal insofar as playing. I certainly didn't come here looking for advice on how to break the law. I just figured that amongst our many users we would have some card players here. Joefromrandb (talk) 03:04, 9 September 2011 (UTC)

Political views of Stone Cold Steve Austin

Does anyone have an idea? Is he also deeply Republican? -- 112.205.51.84 (talk) 04:43, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

This article claims he is a conservative republican, but I have no idea how reliable the source is. Definitely not reliable enough to be included in his wikipedia article. Coolug (talk) 13:38, 9 September 2011 (UTC)

Sensational Mark Messier goal

I'm looking for a clip and the game details behind a goal Mark Messier scored while with the Oilers. I used to be able to find it included in a few YouTube top 10 clips but can't find it anymore. Again, it's when he was with Edmonton, and it's a sensational goal because it's a 1-on-2 ....Mess dekes both defensemen before beating the goalie with a low snap shot. Sound familiar to anyone? Wolfgangus (talk) 06:44, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

This one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WYK3jE6JZA)? (Though looks like he only dekes one defender so maybe not). ny156uk (talk) 06:55, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

Damn that was quick. And that's the one. You're right, he only really dekes one D but the move is dazzling. Thanks so much for your help, not sure why I had such trouble finding it, especially when that clip goes so far as to call it 'The Goal.' Wolfgangus (talk) 07:18, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

He makes Gord Dineen (#2) look ridiculous. And after watching it I think he still technically dekes both D because he opens them up by throwing Dineen out of the play, and it's not like the other D was a slouch-- that's Denis Potvin. And he looks worthless on the play. Thanks again!Wolfgangus (talk) 07:27, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

Just before the Showdown

Who is the soprano we hear hitting those incredible high notes while Ramírez is running in circles looking for Arch? Shell (Nut Case) (talk) 14:55, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

Yeah as previous posters have told you in relation to your earlier questions, you need to say what film or show or whatever it is you are talking about. --Viennese Waltz 15:02, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

Maybe the movie is "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"? Googlemeister (talk) 18:42, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

Yes, that is what I meant. I am looking for the name of the soprano that is singing while (Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan Maria) Ramírez is running around looking for Arch (Stanton)? 174.146.179.86 (talk) 19:27, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

IMDb lists two female singers as working on that film: Edda Dell'Orso and Gianna Spagnolo. Edda Dell'Orso's page on Italian Wikipedia talks about her three-octave range, which would certainly be a help in producing incredible high notes. --Antiquary (talk) 21:12, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

User:Shell (Nut Case) is currently blocked, and has requested that someone add for him or her here: ""Edda"...Thats her! Thank you very much!!".--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 22:45, 8 September 2011 (UTC)