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+pokertimer
+==========
+
+Timer clock with blinds for Texas-holdem.
+
+The timer counts down the number of minutes/seconds in the round,
+then auto increments the blinds.
+
+Spacebar toggles start/stop.
+
+Working example:
+http://pstephenwille.com/poker/index.html