Sunday, January 11, 2009

Sure, he may be a hit man, but where did his nickname come from?

Internet Source 1. 
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Anthony "Tony Roach" Rampino, whose physical features led to his nickname...

Internet Source 2.

He was never inducted into the Mafia because of his heavy drug use. He reportedly earned the nickname 'The Roach' because he smoked every bit of a marijuana joint.

Frish says:
A confederate of John Gotti's, Tony "The Roach" has served 10 years for for selling a Kilo of Heroin to an undercover cop, and may gain his freedom if the Judge decides he can go with time served.  He's never been indicted for several suspected killings.

I believe source two as to his nickname but cannot confirm.

I don't do internet games...

Crazy Peanuts

Flick the peanuts at the squirrels.

Never played the game, or visited the website, but, I really liked the copy on this one.
 
I played real live pin ball machines, 30 years ago.
 
I saw the first pong games going into bowling alleys, but didn't find them engaging.
 
Since then, I have not played electronic games much.
 
Had a chance to interact with a Nintendo of some ilk on Friday last.
Liked the picture chat.
 
I do play bridge online, so I guess I do play electronic games. 
Not quite the same, although sometimes it does feel like a car chase or they are trying to shoot me!
Frish