Gives New Meaning to the Term “Going All In”
Publishers Weekly pointed out that more than 60 books on poker will appear in 2005. Kind of makes you wonder what The Cincinnati Kid would make of all this card attention. I guess he would be lining up to learn more about the game, and buying these books. He did have pretty grand aspirations after…
continue readingMethadone for Mt. Dew?
Anyone know of some treatment plan for kicking Mt. Dew addiction? On Wednesday, I drank 9 cans of the shit. It’s not the caffeine that affects me, but geez, that’s 1,530 calories just in nuclear green colored liquid. I’m going to start losing all my jobs as a Men’s Health cover model if this keeps…
continue readingSeems Athletes Aren’t the Only Ones Using this Excuse
In Baltimore, Rafael Palmeiro, who pointed his finger at Congress and swore, under oath, “”I have never intentionally used steroids. Never. Ever. Period,” was caught actually using one of the most potent steroids available. After caught and suspended by Major League Baseball, he tried to amend his statement to Congress. Now, he says “I did…
continue readingCalvin’s a Demanding Reader
Calvin, of Calvin and Hobbes fame, proves to be a very discerning reader. Check it out here.
continue readingLansdale Sells Film Rights
Publishers Marketplace is reporting that Slushpile favorite Joe R. Lansdale has sold A Fine Dark Line about a boy “consumed by the contents of an old tin box that carries the secrets of a small town’s past” to Traveling Light producer Adam Friedman who will also direct the effort. Lansdale is a great writer and…
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