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People sometimes complain that my blog background is black.  I specifically chose black because it offered enough contrast for text, while optimizing the presentation of photos.  The Chihuly piece pictured (taken at the Bellagio/no flash) above is also posted over at Calistri’s Corner - but I just think it pops out more on the black background.  To me, a blog is as much a visual format as it is a written one.  Since I have yet to get my new host up and running, I’ve been trying to hold back on the pics.  But I had to let loose a little today.  

Michele asked on my last post if I had dyed my hair and whether that meant I was going to Vegas.  Very astute, Fresh Princess.  I have been in Vegas for a week now - and have another week left in the city of sin.  I’ve been doing the photo work for PokerNew’s WPT Championship coverage.  This is one of my favorite events - and one of my favorite times of year to be in Las Vegas.  I’m also lucky enough to be working with ”the” poker reporting team (Pauly, BJ, the Poker Shrink, and Change 100).  To top it off, my brother Matt is in town.

On the poker front, three of my favorite photos of the week are 1) catching Phil Hellmuth in full taunting mode (his victim was Jamie Gold, seated at the next table), 2) a smile by Gus Hansen (as Doyle Brunson reminded him of a time when he busted Gus from a tournament), and 3) a profile shot of Guy Laliberte (Cirque de Soleil co-founder who made the WPT Championship final table this year).

         

Matty, the Poker Shrink and I went to the Nevada SPCA today - the one that Jennifer Harman held the benefit for.  The NSPCA is a no kill shelter and has “cat condos” or cageless rooms where the cats are free to roam, play, and sleep.  Here’s one peaceful resident that chose the latter option.    

   

And while focus was an issue, this is Belladonna; one of the two new MGM cubs born 3/3/07.