Nailed in the ass

JOB OPENING: COORD PROG SCHEDULING-(UNDISCLOSED TV NETWORK/NYC). Schedule series, films, specials. Mng inventory. Coordinate daily operations. Detail oriented/fast paced self-starter. EOE. If only I coulda waited 6 months... I interviewed for this job, thought the phone conversation went absolutely GREAT! We spoke for an hour, really seemed to mesh, after 2 weeks of hearing nothing I knew I was passed over. I think I wrote her a note anyway - maybe I wrote her after the conversation, maybe after the rejection, probably the former. Either way, I was crushed to not get my dream job. Now, months later, the position is available. But, I am not eligible for the job until I have been here for a year. And who knows if there will be a spot at that time. I'm crushed again. I always take bad beats, I never get lucky. Regardless, I'll send her a note and ask to meet for coffee - shoulda done that months ago. At least she'll get a chance to meet me in person, see my marvelous hair, and maybe she'll remember me and like me enough to hire me when a position does become available. That's my plan, we'll see how it works out.

Who you Crapping?

Report: Bonds to sue over steroid allegations in book Barry Bonds' lawyer said he plans to sue the authors and publisher of a book alleging the outfielder used an array of performance-enhancing drugs, including steroids. The Chronicle reported that Rains will ask a federal judge to initiate contempt proceedings "for the use of illegally obtained" grand jury transcripts the authors used in writing the book. ESPN's Pedro Gomez reported that the planned lawsuit is not a libel suit. Rains said he will file the suit under California's unfair competition law. --- So, he's not filing suit for libel, questioning the accuracy of the book. Instead, he's suing concerning the illegally obtained grand jury questioning. A waste of time, a poor public relations driven move. --- Update: SAN FRANCISCO -- A judge on Friday denied a bid by Barry Bonds' lawyers to block the authors and publishers from making money on a book claiming the San Francisco Giants' slugger used steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Bonds' attorneys say the book's authors, publisher Gotham Books, the San Francisco Chronicle and Sports Illustrated, which published excerpts of the book, should be held liable for publishing "illegally obtained grand jury transcripts." But Judge James Warren said free speech protections shielded the defendants from such accusations and that he thought Bonds' lawsuit had little chance of success.

Yes, I DO have Cheap Friends

Tamer complains about $2 subway rides, walks in the freezing cold to avoid paying for a taxi. Then pays Spritzer $35 to pick a game for him. BLov bitches about a $7 sandwich, would rather have a $3 slice of pizza for dinner. Then wants to drop a load at the strip club. Leaves me $1 to cover cost of entire Pringles that he consumed - chips cost $2.50 by the way. I refunded his money, pay me in full or don't pay me. My brother, perhaps the cheapest of all. Refuses to pay his debts, will spend countless money on Cubs tickets, nothing on gifts for others. Danny - cuts his own lawn rather than pay a professional. Buys a home, doesn't furnish it for years. Wedding ring soon to be bought off ebay. Once a Schector, always a Schector. Big doesn't pay his debts - owes me a dinner - Toddy bitches about paying his phone bill. Both spring for a one-time-only housekeeper; yes, miracles do happen. Woman likely to return sometime in '08. Nutlow, owes me a cumload. Fails to pay his debts in a timely manner. "I don't have a checkbook," he says. I need a collection agency to go after this guy. To be continued shortly with running updates of cheapness.

- farfel

New York Knicks! Entry 1

Knicks broadcaster and peerless Walt Clyde Frazier pointed out that you never really know a player until you watch him every day. Simple and memorable point. Especially so when you watch Steve Francis on an every game basis. Francis is a good player but no longer the standout he once was - he can affect a game, but he's not able to take over often enough to be a superstar. Francis has a porous shot, a line driver that leaves little room for error. More on the Knicks in future posts.    - farfel

Nutlow and Farfel made a NBA over/under wins bet before the season began

This blog will provide a running update of the wager. To-date, these teams have hit or missed their respective numbers: Nutlow Detroit over 51 = WIN Dallas over 51 = WIN Ind over 52 = LOSS Farfel Clippers under 37 = LOSS More to follow as numbers hit.    - farfel

Pros vs Joes

Spike TV Monday's 10p AWESOME Romo goes wild, The X Man returns, Bo hobbles, Kevin Greene eats someone This is great TV!    - farfel

Terrance Chan is my idol!

So says nutlow, a recent convert to the blogging style of one Terrence Chan. Chan, once best known for his work as customer relations manager with Pokerstars, now best known for his innovative blog, mixes his professional and personal lives in his must-read near daily tome. Recent entries have included Chan's ass-kicking by a fung-shai opponent, his struggle to find a pay-per-view boxing match, and his amazing online poker run. Chan - highly recommended by the Lion Tamer's Lair. http://terrencechan.livejournal.com/profile    - farfel