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BREAKING NEWS: Is Czekalski’s Arm Too Weak? Poker Star...

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:32:01 -0500

BREAKING NEWS: Is Czekalski’s Arm Too Weak? Poker Star Mulls Retirement

More on this developing story as soon as details surface.

COUNT DOUCHE is born! (Pictured: Andy Culver)

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:25:10 -0500

COUNT DOUCHE is born!

(Pictured: Andy Culver)

I plan to re-release all of the old sketches and stupid videos...

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:00:00 -0500

I plan to re-release all of the old sketches and stupid videos from the archives here at Rakibird.com in the future. Here’s an old favorite from my high school years titled “Soul Pogs”.

Enjoy a laugh at my bad acting.

One of my favorite Henry expressions: EXTREME DRAMA!

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:06 -0500

One of my favorite Henry expressions: EXTREME DRAMA!

Wilson and the chief sharing a moment. (The Rex, Duluth, MN)

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:59:57 -0500

Wilson and the chief sharing a moment. (The Rex, Duluth, MN)

Corey sporting the fanciest shades you’ve ever seen on a...

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:00:33 -0500

Corey sporting the fanciest shades you’ve ever seen on a man. (Probably purchased from The Icing or Claire’s)

I think I just found my 2010 Lambeau Field getup!

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:31:35 -0500

I think I just found my 2010 Lambeau Field getup!

I wish this wasn’t an overpriced painting print…...

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:05:00 -0500

I wish this wasn’t an overpriced painting print… $38.00 for this really? I almost caved.

Catnip Double-Dip!

Mon, 31 May 2010 12:31:01 -0500

Catnip Double-Dip!

WTF is this? A double chin-strap/mouth-guard? Preposterous.

Thu, 27 May 2010 02:41:46 -0500

WTF is this? A double chin-strap/mouth-guard? Preposterous.

WEAU after dark.

Wed, 26 May 2010 02:50:49 -0500

WEAU after dark.

Jimmy Fallon has gotten really good with totally absurd and...

Wed, 05 May 2010 16:55:18 -0500

Jimmy Fallon has gotten really good with totally absurd and obscure humor — my favorite kind!

Dear friend and lead singer for “The Finesse” Wes...

Tue, 04 May 2010 11:21:48 -0500

Dear friend and lead singer for “The Finesse” Wes Brunner warms up for some vocal sessions at Minnesota Media Institute.

Sir Vestibule VonTrapp VI, Esq. “Perchance do you possess...

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:45:47 -0500

Sir Vestibule VonTrapp VI, Esq.

“Perchance do you possess a recent copy of The New Yorker?”

Sheer brilliance. I thought I’d bust this out for all of...

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 22:00:00 -0500

Sheer brilliance. I thought I’d bust this out for all of you since it’s finally baseball season again!

Corey “Cadillac Class” Czekalski spills a jug of red...

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:44:56 -0500

Corey “Cadillac Class” Czekalski spills a jug of red cocktail all over Jason Praire’s house and other poker players.

Alowairdi Seen Boarding Private Jet; Rumors Swirl Surrounding Possible Return

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:30:00 -0500

[ABOVE: Alowairdi is seen with his bags packed and personal assistants boarding his private jet rumored to be en route to Eau Claire Regional Airport.]

(AP-Eau Claire) Just two weeks after his long-winded and emotional retirement professional poker player and “Strong-Arm Poker” co-founder Raji Alowairdi appears to be headed back to the table — possibly in time for tonight’s scheduled return. The group had a scheduled week off last week.

While we can only speculate many believe that his retirement may be cut short. Here is what we know right now:

1. His retirement was abrupt and came after weeks of frustration at the table. We’ve seen emotional outbursts in the past and this appears to be in line with a spontaneous “tantrum” much like many that we’ve seen through seasons one and two of the show.

2. While he has yet to publicly speak out about his future, he has in the past talked about his lack of desire to participate in “OTA” activities — namely dealing out to see who has the first Ace in the deck to decide a dealer. We wouldn’t be surprised if he shows up right after the order is determined.

3. As we first told you yesterday, he has been talking with long-time poker buddy Duane Wolter III about his future and it is rumored that Wolter has tried numerous times to coax him back into professional playing.

Only time will tell what happens from here. We will update you as soon as we find out anything further on this breaking situation.

"I may or may not have the itch to play", says Alowairdi.

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:06:00 -0500

(AP-Eau Claire, WI) Sources to remain unnamed have reported that Raji Alowairdi and long-time poker pal and confidant Duane Wolter III have been having secret meetings in which the now-retired Alowairdi has talked about his desperate attempts to fill his life with things other than poker. Our source tells us that Raji has been quoted on saying “… I have no idea what the right move is right now for me. I may or may not have the itch to play”.

As you may recall Alowairdi was photographed last week at a local senior center playing cribbage during “game time” last Sunday morning around 9:00am. Our unnamed source tells us that “he’s simply pathetic right now trying to hustle old people for money in a game which doesn’t even use poker chips” and that his friend Wolter has told him to “take some time and think about it”. We can only speculate that Wolter has been trying to push Alowairdi back into competitive poker.

It is unclear whether or not the poker pro will remain retired. We can only speculate on a possible return at this time. Alowairdi has yet to comment since his official retirement and has remained mum on the issue.

(Above: Alowairdi dealing during “game time” at an Eau Claire senior center)

Boris and Lionel engaging in their “bromance”.

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:40:54 -0500

Boris and Lionel engaging in their “bromance”.

"One of these days I’m gonna come in my boxers"

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:12:00 -0500

“One of these days I’m gonna come in my boxers”

- Mark Farning, our bearded friend.