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Article: Twenty-Four Hours for Larry

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  1. shanetrain22 shanetrain22 is offline

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    Oct 2nd, 2008 (10/2/2008 11:09pm)

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  2. JDsmith9 JDsmith9 is offline

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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 11:29am) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>please don't win the sunday million...</p>
    <p>i like what you're doing bro. i give homeless people money on the regulars; you just have to be grateful for being lucky enough to play poker for a living and i think its real cool what you're doing. homeless people make me :(</p>
     
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 11:34am) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>all the best to you</p>
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 11:37am) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>homeless people got to where they are through a series of choices, generally bad ones.  Darwinism is frowning on everyone who supports you.  Gl though sir, you are a kinder and gentler human than myself.</p>
  5. Unbay2k4 Unbay2k4 is offline

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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 11:46am) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>Really good post again.  I read the last one and it really reminded me of my current situation.   I recently moved into center city Philadelphia and got to know a homeless vet who had been on the streets for 40 years.  I often drive by "his corner"  (which is act. on train tracks) and give him a sandwich and drink when I'm in that area.  Too me, life is all relative, you can never get too high or too low, but understanding that is half the trick.  I all of a sudden found myself being less "nasty"  at the tables and realize that there is just more to life then tell the guy who put up his hard earn money that hes a total donkey and he should #@$%# die.  About a month later I hit a huge payday on a sunday.  So everyone who read this thread should realize you should always carry yourself with class, and know that there is someone out there who is "really" hurting. Try to give as much as you can, life is short, and this time when you want to give.....let try and not too give it to the rail-bird beggers :)</p>
     
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 11:58am) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>I have a soft spot for homeless as well.  Although their prior actions may have gotten them there, they need help.</p>
    <p>I applaud you.  Ill stop by a rail Sunday and give you a shout.</p>
  7. krispycream krispycream is offline

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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 12:34pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>How many games at once? sounds like you're  going to load up every MTT that opens. </p>
    <p>I think the clear answer is to get him a cheap laptop and wireless card, and transfer him the winnings that you make that day. Then he'll have a job too. His rough life will probably make him a force in cash games too..</p>
    <p>gl</p>
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 12:39pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>Hey borcus try having some compassion you never know what type of bad beat the game of life can throw down on you </p>
    <p>Shanetrain Excellent article and good luck in the Donkaments</p>
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 12:54pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>hey borkus, bork you, you motherborker</p>
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 1:21pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>It's not all by choice. Some people run real bad in life and take some sik life beats. Nice work Shane</p>
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 1:28pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>"count your blessings"...</p>
    <p>a simplier statement could not be more true.</p>
    <p>enjoyable posts, sir. </p>
    <p>aloha</p>
  12. darthsikle darthsikle is offline

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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 1:41pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>Dude, If I knock you out in the tourney I'd feel so bad.</p>
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 2:03pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>Goodluck and all the best.</p>
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 2:04pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>Really enjoyed your post(s) and what you are doing is trully honourable. I would only comment that if you really want to help make a difference for Larry, you have to put him in touch with local agencies that can get him back on track (assuming he wants to get back on track). Get him names, numbers and contacts, and even offer to get him there if you want to go that far. Help him to help himself. Other than that, helping him out with the occasional meal or getting him cleaned up is a good short term boost for him and I'm sure it makes you feel great too. Well done.</p>
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 2:38pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>to those who suggest bad karma will come upon those who are against what shanetrain is doing, do you think good things will happen because you do good things?  is this simply just another greenstein experiment where donating all your winnings will give you good karma to win larger amounts of money for yourself in the future?   of course nobody would admit to this, but i suggest you quit patronizing this bum by calling him 'your buddy', and so something for him that could truly help him out.</p>
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 3:21pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>while doing stuff like this is nice and thoughtful and makes you feel good, most of the time homeless are homeless by their own choice.</p>
    <p>most if had the opportunity to turn their life around would just piss it away again.</p>
     
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 4:08pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>Just thought I should comment on a few people saying that basically homeless more or less either put themselves in that situation or chose to be homeless.   Homeless people usually have some serious mental health issues (sometimes cause from stress disorders, due sometimes to violence (as in war or family life situations).)  And if that isn't the case then they had some very serious life problems which most people couldn't probably be close to understanding.  If you play poker, which I'm assuming everyone does here, you should pick up on the difference between a scumbag and someone who really needs help, be it a lot of help or a little is up too you.  And I really don't think the majority of people who actually give do it for karma, they do it because they actually give a damn if no one else even does.  </p>
     
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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 5:03pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>I don't want to discourage you, but check out the documentary "Reversal of Fortune." Here's the wikipedia link to a summary: http://<a rel="nofollow" target="_ne.../a>(2005_film)</p>
    <p>But since you've made a list of helpful items, you probably already understand that providing solutions for him is way better than just handing him money.</p>
  19. downbylaw11 downbylaw11 is offline

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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 6:50pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>you sent the wrong link</p>
  20. downbylaw11 downbylaw11 is offline

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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 6:54pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>just read the summary.  pretty funny.  all 100,000 got him was a job at a recyling plant and a truck. way to go </p>
  21. MrCasino MrCasino is offline

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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 7:05pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>those of you that support him and care, why dont you do so something to help larry as well? transfer him $ on stars or ftp that he can cashout n give to larry....just a thought :)  it's easy to say "you should have done more"  well why dont you help him to do more for larry....i think what you are doing is kind, lately ive found myself giving out some money to random homelss people, where b4 I just felt the ones in my area were scammers trying to get free money</p>
     
  22. Derbli Derbli is offline

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    Oct 3rd, 2008 (10/3/2008 8:53pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>Mr. Casino, try to donate to a serious institution like "Medecins Snas Frontier" (Nobel Prize). Take a look in the site <a rel="nofollow" target="_new" href="http://www.msf.org/">http://www.msf.org/</a></p>
    <p>See u all !</p>
  23. jimmydewrag1 jimmydewrag1 is offline

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    Oct 4th, 2008 (10/4/2008 1:51am) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>Thinking...would he accept the help without you asking? The man may have too much pride for what you are planning...You need to speak to this guy more on the subject...If I was you and had a decent roll I would give this guy a series of gift cards that he will help himself which might keep some pride intact, and also I believe they do not giveout any balance monies out in cash...Just my thoughts. You honor us all dude. Dewrag..peaceout.</p>
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    Oct 4th, 2008 (10/4/2008 3:12pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>gl, always feels good to give whenever you have the opportunity to do so</p>
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    Oct 10th, 2008 (10/10/2008 1:41pm) in reply to shanetrain22

    <p>as i was once homeless (and continued to play poker)  long story short....  some things happened and i found myself without a job and without a place to live and only my very small bankroll.  All to say i actually stayed at a shelter for a few months as i grinded out the tables (played live games in Atlantic City)  it was hard building up my banroll only because i would spend most of it to slurge on a hotel room once or twice a week.  All to say, i spent time around career homeless people, who had been on the streets for years, decades... and ALMOST ALL of them have some kind of drug or alcohol dependence to help them manage threw their rough life.  DO NOT give this guy money or anything he can sell unless you are ABSOLUTELY sure he has no dependencey.  If you spend a hour or two every couple of days or every week, go get something to eat and just listen to the guy you will find out the best thing you can do for him.  People give this guy money every day... do something people don't do.... LISTEN.  flame me about the homeless poker thing if you want, but that was my dependence. Crack is wack, poker is doper!!!</p>
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