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Marietta was passed over as a location by a local brewery/distillery when the onerous regulations in the city code were brought to light.  Now, the city wants to revise its code to be more friendly to such businesses.  That's good, but it would be better to simply be more friendly to all businesses.

Dear Editor:

In Thursday's MDJ report on the efforts by the Marietta City Council to create zoning regulations governing breweries and distilleries, Councilman Johnny Sinclair requested public input on the decision.  Here's a humble suggestion grounded in economic theory and America's liberal heritage: allow any legal business to operate in locations of their choosing.  Downtown Marietta should be open to all who can provide value to its citizens and visitors.  I propose Councilman Sinclair replace the City Zoning Code and its myriad restrictions with the simple words "open for business".  The city will thrive, the nannies will cry, and the politicians will be rendered impotent. A glorious thought, if only a dream.

Sincerely,

Russ Wood 

Powder Springs, GA

WSOP

So excited to be participating in the Wood Series of Poker.

Lots of fun, but some tough young competition.

Too Passive in Blind vs. Blind Battle

$3,000 GTD Deepstack Turbo  $10 + $1




Turns out he probably isn't folding top pair in a blind vs. blind battle, but I still played this poorly.  It is a reminder to raise or fold rather than calling with a draw OOP.

Turned the Nuts

$3,000 GTD Deepstack Turbo  $10 + $1 9 Max

The flop lead underbet was a gimick meant to induce a raise.  I should have just allowed the preflop raiser to continuation bet (or bet normal size if I wanted to lead).  I think my small Turn bet is fine, but again, a normal bet probably gets called. So, missed value. Thanks to the members at TPE for their feedback.

Arrogance

These folks should watch "This is Water" by David Foster Wallace.

HT to SciencePorn.

This is Water by DFW

I am not familiar with any of the writings of David Foster Wallace.  I listened to the following commencement speech because tis the season for such speeches. This is intelligent, entertaining, and very human.
HT to Steve Mishos

Nut Flush Draw in a Multiway Pot

$3,000 GTD Deepstack Turbo online. $10 + $1 buy in.
No real reads. Early in the tourney I tend not to risk too much, but that may have caused me to leave some value on the table.  Given what villain shows up with, I do fine, but against any broadway hand I think I should have been more aggressive.