Author Archives: Lee Lin

Result Stalking: STaC Week Edition

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Lee Lin

First off, let’s admit we are all guilty of result stalking to some degree. When the club or Common Game results are delayed only half a day, people get antsy. What’s going on? Was there some massive scoring mistake? Did … Continue reading →

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ACBL Item 193-63 Discussion

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Lee Lin

Yesterday’s post discussed an ACBL motion to move the Bean Red Ribbon Pairs to Spring NABC, specifically the first weekend. Item 193-63 adds a new 0-3000 Swiss game in the middle of the week, and NAP flights B and C … Continue reading →

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Voting on ACBL Item 193-62

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Lee Lin

The ACBL Board of Directors meeting at San Francisco will discuss and vote on a number of items relating to restructuring the board, handling disciplinary proceedings, financial matters, and tournament modifications. Today we discuss the pros and cons of Item … Continue reading →

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STaC Week Fall 2019: When and Where

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Lee Lin

Today, the most brave and devout among us are in Allendale getting their silver, or getting online Masterpoints in the free BBO Bot Practice Round, both topics for another day. For the rest of us, the final STaC week of … Continue reading →

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Nerding Out with STaC Math and Silver Points

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Lee Lin

Next week is New York City’s last STaC week of 2019! Most of us have friends who invite us to play in Woodbridge or Allendale every few months. Most of us politely decline. Why cross rivers and state lines when … Continue reading →

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President’s Cup NAP Flight C District Winners!

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Lee Lin

Congratulations to our President’s Cup district winners (aka, NAP Flight C). Luke Robison, Laszlo Seress, Mee Warren, and James Keiger will represent New York City Unit 155 at the Spring 2020 NABC in Columbus (also pictured, Director Alan Hodesblatt). Each … Continue reading →

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