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Backgammon For Blood

Only in Russia.
Some people take backgammon way too seriously.   Read this news story about a guy in Russia who staked his life on a game of backgammon.  Unfortunately, he lost both the game and his life.
The person who won the game and did the murder is named Smirnitsky, and when he was arrested he [...]

More Good Backgammon Manners

Let me reiterate once again how important good manners are in the game of backgammon.  Though it is not forbidden to show emotion, it is always pleasant to play with people who do not get too rowdy.  In the previous post, we took a look at how you begin and end a game.  Let us [...]

Backgammon Keeps Brain Cells Alive

As we age, so does our brain’s capacity.  It is a fact of life.  Human beings have a certain life span and as we near the end of that span, our human bodies will exhibit signs of aging.  We know how old people tend to lose their memory as time passes by.  Who says we [...]

The World is Big and Salvation Lurks around the Corner

Have you ever heard of this film?  If you are from the United States or any other western country,  you might not have.  But if you are a fan of good films from different countries, then you just might have an idea of what I am talking about.
The World is Big and Salvation Lurks around [...]

Hugh Hefner: Backgammon Enthusiast

I am sure that you recognize that name – who doesn’t? Hugh Hefner has become a well known name all over the world, thanks to his association with the adult magazine, Playboy. If you are at a loss, Hugh Hefner is merely the man who founded Playboy. As can be expected, most [...]

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