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  • ” Six months after the novel was published a counterattack appeared under the title Gin and Bitters by “A.

    Archive 2009-04-01 2009

  • ” Six months after the novel was published a counterattack appeared under the title Gin and Bitters by “A.

    Posterity makes its choice 2009

  • She went to the sliding door and called in "Gin, I've got Gillam with me for a bit."

    MORE FROM GINNY BATES: MYRA AND GILLAM Maggie Jochild 2007

  • Oh, and Haibara will be there as well along with Gin from the Black Org … This would be interesting.

    News: Upcoming Live-action Dramas, Winter 2007/2008 « Undercover 2007

  • Growing more aggressive and piano-heavy, the jam began moving away from its "Gin" - themed improv into some distinctly post-hiatus grooves.

    WordPress.com Top Blogs 2009

  • The first set shone with the band's second consecutive top-shelf "Gin" - the first since Cincy's standout escapade - and the eternally sought after oldie, "Destiny Unbound," played for the first time in 791 shows (11.15.91).

    WordPress.com Top Blogs 2009

  • Yes, and the use of the term “Gin!” when laying down one’s cards and “going out,” contrasts wih the shout of “Rummy!” when taking advantage of your opponent’s inattention and failure to make a meld, though that latter term is not used in Gin Rummy.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » To Meld — What Does “Meld” Mean? 2010

  • February 22nd, 2009 at 2: 03 pm well Cindy, I guess in many ways your assessment of the taste of neat Gin is quite accurate – I’m not sure what it says about me, but, I am more than happy to buy you Martinis all night – you just eat the olives and I’ll happily dispose of the nasty liquid for you!

    Since it’s Sheila’s birthday and all… | clusterflock 2009

  • It grew in popularity, reaching its height in the mid-18th century, when its distillation was so widespread the era became known as the Gin Craze.

    An Adventurous Spirit Will Lyons 2011

  • The rules add a few interesting variations to my own experiences with Gin, including the ability to meld away single cards that add onto the melds of the guy who called Gin or knocked.

    Archive 2007-09-01 2007

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