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Following the arrest of former Neteller executives, Neteller has will no longer allow money transfers to/from online poker and gambling sites for US members. News release is at the source. Neteller follows Firepay in knuckling under to US efforts to outlaw non-governmental betting. For the time being US poker players will have to deal directly with their favorite online sites without using a secure intermediary. The crisis continues ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. -- Pat Tillman is ready for a different challenge from the one he normally got in the NFL playing safety for the Arizona Cardinals. Pat Tillman played four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. Tillman turned down a three-year, $3.6 million contract offer from the Cardinals in May to pursue his dream of becoming a Ranger in the U.S. Army. His military pay will be about $18,000 annually. His quest begins Monday when he begins basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., aiming for membership in the elite light infantry unit. Tillman's decision didn't surprise longtime friends. ''Pat is the...

Hi there. I am going to buy a few Civil War books to get me through the winter. Given the wealth of knowledge here on FR, I am sure some FReepers can give me their recommendations. I already have Killer Angels and Stillness at Appomatox. Looking for general overall history books and also ones of more specific scope (campaigns, individuals, etc). Any suggestion would be most appreciated :-)

What a time to be frozen out of my only news source! Hope everything is better now :-) And now, back to the news ...

Any one know what happened to that thread? I thought it was a hoot but now it's gone gone gone. Inquiring minds and all that...