Movie Review: Draft Day
Read MoreOn the cinematic gridiron, Draft Day feels like kicking a field goal.
It’s good.
But it’s no touchdown, either.
A Short History of Humanity
Read MoreA very long time ago, something called “the big bang” happened.
A galaxy formed.
Planet earth was born.
Online Poker Creates Jobs
Read MoreOne added benefit to online poker’s legalization and regulation in the United States which is often overlooked is the new jobs created here in America.
When they launch and as they grow, online poker (and gambling) companies hire all kinds of new employees to serve their customers and expand markets. This includes technical support, customer service, and other well-paying occupations.
There’s even a secondary job tier created, particularly in news/reporting, advertising, and marketing. Take, for instance, many people (including myself) who have worked over the years in poker and gambling journalism.
Announcing the Winner of My “Ugliest First Car” Contest
Read MoreA few days ago, I wrote a column about old cars. Click here to read:
Is Las Vegas Still a Great Place to Visit?
Read MoreA travel writer named Caroline Morse recently posted a story on a popular website called SmarterTravel.com. The feature story was titled:
“The Ten Most Disappointing Travel Destinations in the World.”
To say this list of ten places was controversial would be a gross understatement.
Think about all the places you’ve been and where you’ve traveled. Which were the most disappointing?
The Truth Finally Comes Out on Cliven Bundy
Read MoreWell, well, well.
The truth finally comes out.
Cliven Bundy, the deadbeat Nevada rancher and militant agitator who doesn’t even “recognize the United States Government” is now sharing his real thoughts and feelings with the world.
What’s the First Car You Ever Owned?
No, this was not my first car. It was even worse than this.
Read MoreHere’s one thing I’ll never do — make fun of someone else’s car.
You know the scene I’m thinking about.
The Transcendence of Dom Hemingway
Jude Law doing his very best to slay his previous golden boy typecasting in “Dom Hemingway,” one of the year’s worst films.
Read More“Dom Hemingway” and “Transcendence” — Two Appallingly Bad Films for the Price of One
Does this mean I get my money back — twice?
Digging through the Dust: How the 2004 World Series of Poker Almost Didn’t Happen
The winter of WSOP discontent, in 2004 just before the re-opening.
Read MoreThe 2004 World Series of Poker almost didn’t happen.
In fact, it was a miracle the event took place at all. A few months after Chris Moneymaker’s victory ignited the poker boom, the casino was boarded up, padlocked by federal marshals, and later sold to Harrah’s Entertainment. The shuttered building sat dark and vacant during the entire winter of 2004. Yet somehow, by April 23rd the casino was re-opened for business again was ready to host the 35th annual WSOP. This is the story of how that remarkable poker series came to be, against the odds.
Fuck Doctors! Fuck Insurance Companies! Fuck the Medical Establishment!
My Muse
Marieta Dalla
Supporters Emeritus
Don Rieck
E.Dieter Martin
Dutch Boyd
Rich Korbin
Tiger123
Anonymous Eccentric
Kevin Un
Melissa Hayden
Todd Anderson
Stevan Goldman
Charlie Ciresi
Eric Schneller
Tanya Devenport
Peter Secor
Roger Rodd
Scott Wilson
Gareth Edwards
Shawn Rice
Billy the Greek
Linda Keenan
Sue Schneider
Tom Oldcroft
