IM Emory Tate defeated Greg Nolan, while NM David Sherman bested Natasha Christiansen, in round one of the two-day schedule.
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This is Deepak Aaron during his first-round loss.
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TD Ernest Schlich posts results to the wall charts between rounds.
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Meanwhile people relax in the skittles area on the third floor.
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Here is the proverbial potted plant.
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Downstairs at the Sheraton City Center Hotel, sports fans watch the hometown Eagles lose to the Cardinals in the NFC championship game.
