“In order to live you must be willing to die.” Amir Vahedi

i’m only two hours into my first [tag]World Poker Tour[/tag] tournament and already on life support. Kept alive by cruel hope, and a cute, high-heeled nurse, who arrives at regular intervals to ease my pain. I take another dose, savor the burn, and fondle my remaining chips. read more»

i bump into Maya at the bar.”You still to go strong?” she says.

“Getting my assed kicked.”

“What you to do after this?”

“Hopefully, sleeping on a mattress of money.” I say. read more»

President Hugo Chavez visited [tag]Panama[/tag] the other day. Televised reports show him kissing babies, shaking hands, and schmoozing with the poor of Casco Viejo and San Felipe. Panama’s [tag]President Martin Torrijos[/tag] mostly stands around looking bored. Perhaps wishing he was at his beach house in Playa Blanca drinking Balboa light and watching the [tag]World Cup[/tag] action. Chavez also gave a three hour speech that lasted until one a.m. Proving to anyone still awake that he’s not only a bore in Venezuela. read more»