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OK, time for me to start seriously promoting next month’s charity poker tournament. This is our fifth year, and we’ve raised some serious cash for some great local charities that are focused on technology and entrepreneurship. Let me know if you are interested in a seat or table, and I will be sure to sit you somewhere… to improve your odds of winning!  Drop me a personal note and I’ll sign you up.
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