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Message: [QUOTE="dj11, post: 1858290, member: 13851"] [b]More links[/b] Lotsa links down below; This is the current email I get. [CENTER][CENTER][IMG]https://secureimages.capwiz.com/SSLProxy/filemanager/file-mgr/pokerplayersalliance/ppa_social_banner_bottom_border1.jpg?host=filemanager.capwiz.com&port=80&path_query=%2Ffilemanager%2Ffile-mgr%2Fpokerplayersalliance%2Fppa_social_banner_bottom_border1.jpg[/IMG] Dear Dennis, [IMG]https://secureimages.capwiz.com/SSLProxy/filemanager/file-mgr/pokerplayersalliance/twitter_ppa.jpg?host=filemanager.capwiz.com&port=80&path_query=%2Ffilemanager%2Ffile-mgr%2Fpokerplayersalliance%2Ftwitter_ppa.jpg[/IMG]As we continue to highlight the important aspects of Social Media when it comes to effective grassroots advocacy this February, we turn from one new Internet giant, [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/JMLVRJEJKZ/7926253911"]Facebook[/URL], to another tool in the social sphere that is growing at a rapid pace, [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/FKAIRJEJLA/7926253911"]Twitter[/URL]. [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/KCWQRJEJLB/7926253911"]Twitter[/URL] is very useful to the PPA and our goals. First, it allows us to quickly and easily spread up to the minute information and news to the poker community, which is very active on [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/FNXVRJEJLC/7926253911"]Twitter[/URL]. So make sure you follow [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/GFRNRJEJLD/7926253911"]@ppapoker[/URL]! Second, like [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/LHMRRJEJLE/7926253911"]Facebook[/URL], a significant number of U.S. Representatives, U.S. Senators, Administration officials and other high-level legislative figures now use [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/DPHFRJEJLF/7926253911"]Twitter[/URL] on a regular basis to interact and hear from the average American, like you and I, that they represent. Here is an excellent [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/NTFFRJEJLG/7926253911"]website[/URL] that lists all of the members of Congress who are active on [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/HYMZRJEJLH/7926253911"]Twitter[/URL]. We encourage you to check it out, interact with them and ask them questions about your right to play poker. You might just get a response, but more than that, we will continue to make sure they know our voices will not be ignored, and we will not go away. [CENTER][B]Weekly Update from Rich Muny, VP of Player Relations[/B][/CENTER] [LEFT][IMG]https://secureimages.capwiz.com/SSLProxy/filemanager/file-mgr/pokerplayersalliance/muny_80.jpg?host=filemanager.capwiz.com&port=80&path_query=%2Ffilemanager%2Ffile-mgr%2Fpokerplayersalliance%2Fmuny_80.jpg[/IMG] I have great news for everyone. This week was excellent for PPA’s efforts on Capitol Hill. In our ongoing effort to win supporters from both sides of the aisle, PPA attended the [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/MNNZRJEJLI/7926253911"]Conservative Political Action Conference[/URL] in Washington D.C. for the fourth consecutive year. It went very well for us. It's important that we represent the poker community there and elsewhere within the conservative movement to keep this issue bipartisan. PPA attends progressive conferences as well, of course. [CENTER][IMG]https://secureimages.capwiz.com/SSLProxy/filemanager/file-mgr/pokerplayersalliance/02132012_image001.jpg?host=filemanager.capwiz.com&port=80&path_query=%2Ffilemanager%2Ffile-mgr%2Fpokerplayersalliance%2F02132012_image001.jpg[/IMG] [B][I]Rich Muny, Director of Grassroots [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/OKNPRJEJLJ/7926253911"]Drew Lesofski[/URL], and Member Relations Specialist [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/FJTLRJEJLK/7926253911"]Dave McGoldrick[/URL] at CPAC[/I][/B][/CENTER] 2004 WSOP Champion & PPA Board Member [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/BJXURJEJLL/7926253911"]Greg Raymer[/URL], a terrific and tireless ambassador for the game, was on hand to sign autographs and to talk about our issue to attendees. Almost everyone who spoke with us was supportive. A very small number of people did want to debate the tired anti-poker talking points from a half-century ago, but we made short work of that. [CENTER][IMG]https://secureimages.capwiz.com/SSLProxy/filemanager/file-mgr/pokerplayersalliance/02132012_image002.jpg?host=filemanager.capwiz.com&port=80&path_query=%2Ffilemanager%2Ffile-mgr%2Fpokerplayersalliance%2F02132012_image002.jpg[/IMG] [B][I]Greg Raymer signing autographs at CPAC[/I][/B][/CENTER] PPA conducted many interviews with mainstream and poker media while there. I broadcasted my OnTilt Radio show from the CPAC booth live, did a live interview with QuadJacks from the booth, and did a live wrap-up interview with Short Stacked Radio that evening. Raymer and I were interviewed by Xiaoyan Zhang of Voice of America for broadcast in China. Ms. Zhang was very interested in how Americans are able to organize and stand up for their rights against laws they wish to see changed. I am proud that so many poker enthusiasts are standing up for the beliefs in this area. From the interview: [CENTER][IMG]https://secureimages.capwiz.com/SSLProxy/filemanager/file-mgr/pokerplayersalliance/02132012_image003.jpg?host=filemanager.capwiz.com&port=80&path_query=%2Ffilemanager%2Ffile-mgr%2Fpokerplayersalliance%2F02132012_image003.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [CENTER][IMG]https://secureimages.capwiz.com/SSLProxy/filemanager/file-mgr/pokerplayersalliance/02132012_image004.jpg?host=filemanager.capwiz.com&port=80&path_query=%2Ffilemanager%2Ffile-mgr%2Fpokerplayersalliance%2F02132012_image004.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] The February 9th [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/LQCRRJEJLM/7926253911"]Senate Indian Affairs Committee[/URL] hearing on Internet gaming went very well, too. PPA Board Member & Litigation Support Network Director Patrick “Skallagrim” Fleming testified before the committee, for which he received well-deserved praise on many poker forums for his efforts. Please read the PPA statement on the hearing [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/KPLLRJEJLN/7926253911"]here[/URL] and Fleming’s testimony [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/BIMZRJEJLO/7926253911"]here[/URL], and please take the time to watch the hearing at [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/JJVPRJEJLP/7926253911"]www.theppa.org[/URL] (the hearing starts at time point 44:25, Fleming’s testimony starts at time point 97:40). Everyone whom we spoke with on Capitol Hill was very impressed with the grassroots social media advocacy of the poker community. It was apparent throughout the hearing that they were well aware of the growing support for online poker across the nation. [CENTER][IMG]https://secureimages.capwiz.com/SSLProxy/filemanager/file-mgr/pokerplayersalliance/02132012_image005.jpg?host=filemanager.capwiz.com&port=80&path_query=%2Ffilemanager%2Ffile-mgr%2Fpokerplayersalliance%2F02132012_image005.jpg[/IMG] [B][I]Fleming testifying before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee[/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][IMG]https://secureimages.capwiz.com/SSLProxy/filemanager/file-mgr/pokerplayersalliance/02132012_image006.jpg?host=filemanager.capwiz.com&port=80&path_query=%2Ffilemanager%2Ffile-mgr%2Fpokerplayersalliance%2F02132012_image006.jpg[/IMG] [B][I]Immediately following the hearing[/I][/B][/CENTER] [CENTER][IMG]https://secureimages.capwiz.com/SSLProxy/filemanager/file-mgr/pokerplayersalliance/02132012_image007.jpg?host=filemanager.capwiz.com&port=80&path_query=%2Ffilemanager%2Ffile-mgr%2Fpokerplayersalliance%2F02132012_image007.jpg[/IMG] [B][I]Patrick Fleming, Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI), and me after the hearing[/I][/B][/CENTER] PPA wishes to thank everyone who is active in this fight for taking the time to make themselves heard on Capitol Hill! [CENTER][B][I]Interviews[/I][/B][/CENTER] [LEFT] PPA comes before poker media to take on the tough questions as often as possible. I hope you will find these interesting and informative. This past week’s interviews focused on CPAC and on the Senate Indian Affairs Committee online gaming hearing. [I]Upcoming appearances[/I]: [LIST] [*]Webcast: “Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny” airs live each Monday at 8:30 PM ET on OnTilt Radio (listen live [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/MUNRRJEJLQ/7926253911"]here[/URL]).[/LIST][I]Recent appearances[/I]: [LIST] [*]OnTilt Radio: Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny, with guest PPA CO State Director & OnTilt Radio CEO Robin Jones (2/13/2012) (listen [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/AJJNRJEJLR/7926253911"]here[/URL]) [*]QuadJacks Radio: QuadJacks News, I answer questions live from CPAC (2/10/2012) (listen [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/CXRXRJEJLS/7926253911"]here[/URL]) [*]OnTilt Radio: Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny, Special edition -- live from CPAC (2/10/2012) (listen [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/FXXYRJEJLT/7926253911"]here[/URL]) [*]OnTilt Radio/Luvin Poker: Round Table with SC Big, Discussion on the Everleaf network locking out U.S. players (2/9/2012) (listen [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/AMKQRJEJLU/7926253911"]here[/URL]) [*]Short Stacked Radio: I come on at time point 1:30:50 (2/07/12) (listen [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/EBXFRJEJLV/7926253911"]here[/URL]) [*]OnTilt Radio: Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny, with guest PPA Board Member and 2004 WSOP Champion Greg Raymer & PPA Board Member & Litigation Support Network Director Patrick “Skallagrim” Fleming (2/6/2012) (listen [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/LEJVRJEJLW/7926253911"]here[/URL]) [*]Website: Poker Advocacy with Rich Muny, with webcast archive ([URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/GJNYRJEJLX/7926253911"]here[/URL]) [*]Website: Short Stacked Radio PPA Weekly Update, with webcast archive ([URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/BKQERJEJLY/7926253911"]here[/URL])[/LIST][LEFT]Thank you for your continued support![/LEFT] [LEFT] Proud to play, Rich Muny [EMAIL="playerrelations@theppa.org"]playerrelations@theppa.org[/EMAIL][/LEFT] [LEFT] [/LEFT] [LEFT] [/LEFT] [LEFT]The PPA wishes to keep active members like yourself updated on the latest poker advocacy news by periodically sending out select events and headlines. We hope you find it informative and thank you for your continuing support. [/LEFT] [LEFT] [/LEFT] [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/EPVIRJEJLZ/7926253911"]Federal Judge Refuses To Dismiss Online Poker Charges - Forbes (02/07/2012)[/URL] [LEFT] [/LEFT] [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/KVAKRJEJMA/7926253911"]DC City Council Overturns Internet Gambling Legislation - PocketFives (02/08/2012)[/URL] [LEFT] [/LEFT] [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/NSLYRJEJMB/7926253911"]Kansas Star Casino to open poker room later this month - Wichita Eagle (02/10/2012)[/URL] [LEFT] [/LEFT] [LEFT][URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/LOOFRJEJMC/7926253911"]Gambling's move online likely to cost tribes - Las Vegas Review-Journal (02/10/2012)[/URL][/LEFT] [LEFT] [/LEFT] [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/OMGIRJEJMD/7926253911"]Time for action on online gaming - Las Vegas Sun (02/13/2012)[/URL] [LEFT] [/LEFT] [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/FEHLRJEJME/7926253911"]LAC Takeaways: Compacts Will Be the Future of U.S. Online Poker - PocketFives (02/13/2012)[/URL] [LEFT] [/LEFT] [LEFT][URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/HTAYRJEJMF/7926253911"]Failing to consult with stakeholders on Internet gaming is an unacceptable gamble - The Hill (02/14/2012)[/URL][/LEFT] [LEFT] [/LEFT] [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/MMSVRJEJMG/7926253911"]Indiana legislators consider allowing poker players to deal cards at charity gambling events - The Republic (02/14/2012)[/URL] [LEFT] [/LEFT] [LEFT][URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/AMXLRJEJMH/7926253911"]The Insiders: WPT CEO Steve Heller on Online Poker Legislation, WPT Expansion, and More - PokerNews (02/14/2012)[/URL][/LEFT] [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/HKTCRJEJMI/7926253911"][IMG]https://secureimages.capwiz.com/SSLProxy/nathanvardi/files/2012/02/300px-Pokerstars_Screenshot.jpg?host=blogs-images.forbes.com&port=80&path_query=%2Fnathanvardi%2Ffiles%2F2012%2F02%2F300px-Pokerstars_Screenshot.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [LEFT] [/LEFT] [LIST] [*]Read more news [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/IQPCRJEJMJ/7926253911"]click here[/URL] [*]Receive PPA featured headlines on a daily basis, [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/JORARJEJMK/7926253911"]click here [/URL] [*]Tell a friend to sign up by going to [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/FXEERJEJML/7926253911"]theppa.org/subscribe[/URL] [*]Unsubscribe from this email, [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/CTUERJEJMM/7926253911"]click here[/URL] (note: This will not unsusbscribe you from the PPA Newsletter or Action Alerts).[/LIST] [/LEFT] [/LEFT] [LEFT][B]The Poker Players Alliance[/B] [B]Dedicated to Protecting America's Favorite Card Game[/B] The Poker Players Alliance is a nonprofit membership organization comprised of poker players and enthusiasts from around the United States who have joined together to speak with one voice to promote the game and to protect poker players' rights. Visit us at [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/utr/1/IBBTRJCVMB/KFJIRJEJMN/7926253911"]theppa.org[/URL][/LEFT] [/CENTER] [/CENTER] [FONT=arial, helvetica][SIZE=2] If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from us, please click [URL="http://capwiz.com/pokerplayersalliance/lmx/u/?jobid=206145837&queueid=7926253911"]here[/URL]. [/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]

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