BREAKING NEWS Jan. 16: Francesco "Cheech" Barbaro wins the historic 2010 Quad-States Poker Mixed Games Championship at the Majestic Star Casino and Hotel. Barbaro faced 45 of the regions toughest veteran Mixed Games players and finally won it all with a 9-high straight in No-Limit Texas Holdem. For the complete story, still breaking across the poker wires, visit: http://www.ChicagoPokerNews.com The Chicago Texas Holdem Meetup Group was proud to be a part of this incredible tournament, congratul …

BREAKING NEWS Jan. 16. Francesco "Cheech" Barbaro wins the 2010 Quad-States Mixed Games Poker Championship, surviving a field of the region's most experienced poker veterans in a marathon 14 hour tournament. For more on the story, visit: http://www.ChicagoPokerNews.com Three Title Bracelets (SEE PHOTO ABOVE) will be on the line Jan. 15 & 16 as players from around the world meet for Chicagolands most prestigious championship poker series. The Quad-States Poker Grand Championships are sanctioned …

Three Title Bracelets will be on the line Jan. 15 & 16 as players from around the world meet for Chicagolands most prestigious championship poker series. The Quad-States Poker Grand Championships are sanctioned by Chicago Poker News as the Official Championship of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Both a No-Limit Texas Holdem event and a Mixed Games (No-Limit HOSE) event are scheduled. Title bracelets will be awarded for the champion of each of these tournaments and to the player with …

Three Title Bracelets will be on the line Jan. 15 & 16 as players from around the world meet for Chicagolands most prestigious championship poker series. The Quad-States Poker Grand Championships are sanctioned by Chicago Poker News as the Official Championship of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Both a No-Limit Texas Holdem event and a Mixed Games (No-Limit HOSE) event are scheduled. Title bracelets will be awarded for the champion of each of these tournaments and to the player with …

  This is a group where classy single people can get together and meet in upscale, pressure free, exciting,fun and classy environments.  If you are thinking about joining the group, these are some of the activities that we will be engaged in from May 15th-through September with a few surprises mixed in between: The Art Institute After Dark Party. Since it will be good weather we will post some events like free concerts outside at Millenium Park A wine tasting at Quartinos or at Rhapsody 80's/90' …

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  LIVE CHAT too!  Meet other playful active singles in the city and suburbs that like going out and having fun meeting new people.   Whether it be for beach volleyball, mixed doubles tennis, bowling, ice skating, sleigh riding or anything else sporty. Join us for live music events or dining, wining, dancing, romancing!   It's mostly for fun and meeting new people, so you don't have to be a pro at anything! We also have ice breaker games at some events to get things off to a more comfor …

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Connecting people who are training and participating in triathlons of any length. Regardless of your level, Chicago Triathletes Unite! strives to mix new and seasoned triathletes to teach, learn, share resources, support and encourage each other - and have fun while doing it! Please complete the member survey to provide the organizers information for shaping our group. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=qONvCifS8xgY8wgVAty1fg_3d_3d PLEASE READ THE "ABOUT THIS MEETUP GROUP" PAGE INCLUDED IN TH …

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KunTao Silat is a Indonesian/Chinese/ Dutch/American martial art designed to serve the whole person, Mind, Body and Spirit. KunTao Silat is a direct, practical form of self defense forged in one of the most violent crucibles known to man. It is not based on theory, but on the skills passed on by those who survived in an environment where war, piracy, religious extremism and violent crime were every day events.   These skills are simple, direct and profound because they had to be! KunTao Silat in …

… We love listening to live music and shaking are booties to great DJ's mixes. Yeah, real party animals(ok, sometime we are normal). We want to meet & greet new friends. Social networking is a part of our life blood. Please join us, organize with us, come drink from the goblet of excitement with us. Everybody is a VIP guest so give us a reason to party. Who likes to party like a rockstar ? Have you ever wanted to throw a big party but did'nt have the place or the people to help you. Do you want t …

… Note, your membership fee covers all of the sunday tournaments for the summer: MAY 5 - RBTC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PARTY 7pm @ Evergreen MAY 27 -  RBTC  Memorial Day POTLUCK DOUBLES  Tourney  12pm June 3 - RBTC Singles Tourney Round 1 @ 12pm June 10 - RBTC Men/Women Doubles Tourney @ 12pm July 15 - RBTC Singles Tourney Round 2 @ 12pm September 9- RBTC Mixed Doubles Tournament @ 12pm Sept 16 RBTC End of Season Potluck Doubles @ 12pm Sept 23 - RBTC End of Season Singles Play-off @ 12pm Also, Go To US …

      Push your training to a new level!   Learn a system that teaches you not only how to defend yourself, but how to avoid attacks and to dominate your opponent.           Learn an art proven in modern warfare!    Special force operatives from all branches of the military extensively use techniques from Filipino Martial Arts in Close Quarter Combat.   Test  yourself while learning new skills!   FMA integrates easily with all styles of martial arts. The open nature of the system allows …

What is Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu? A weaponless self-defense system, Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is derived from the disciplines of Judo and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. The Carlson Gracie form of the art emphasizes use of technique, body positioning, and leverage to overcome a larger and stronger opponent. What will you learn in Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu? Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu students will build valuable reflexes that enable them to react quickly and effectively in any situation. Here are some valuable s …