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Celebrities turned out in droves (as my dad would say) to begin the first European Ante Up for Africa.  Princess Zara Philips was looking very Bond Girlesque in Monaco.  The principality is known for it glamorous night life in its idylic Medditerranean surroundings.  The buy-in was 4000 euros and was won by the poker hottie Isabelle Mercier.  Over 300000 euros was raised for the cause.  Footballer Teddy Sheringham came second to Isabelle.  Because she is a pro player for Pokerstars Teddy won himself the right to play in the 2010 Carribean Adventure

The crisis in Darfur gets some media attention when its a slow news day but in general the severity of the situation is often not reported on.  Stars like Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have been big voices in the world of celeb.  Matt spent time in the refugey camps and saw first hand the effects of such upheaval within a nation.