Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Great BBO Vugraph Deals #96
Marc Smith visits the round robin stage of Alt Board-a-Match Invitational II There is no such thing as a ‘big swing’ in a B-a-M event. Even so, some deals are still more exciting than others. With so many world-class players in action, there was plenty for those watching on BBO VuGraph to enjoy and, over…
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Did blues ever cross the bridge?
When we think about juke joints and blues bars from the Delta-days, one of the first things imagined is the atmosphere. It’s not a blues gig without humming amps, spilling drinks, and moving feet. Another common sight to add is the card game. Music, friends, and card games mix well. While we’re all listening to…
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I’d like to tell bridge about chessboxing
I’ve spent an entire morning reading about the fascinating sport of chessboxing. A combination sport, chessboxing brings together the sport of boxing and the mindsport of chess. Wait… What? Even though this is a bridge column, I was instantaneously distracted by the sport enough to formulate a post. If this thing exists, then I think…
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