Will we see legalized poker?
A U.S. congressman has introduced a bill that would exclude poker and other "skill games" from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, which was passed in October 2006 and effectively bans gambling on t...
World Series of Poker: Gold out, Hansen up
Jamie Gold was eliminated Monday, and as we enter Day 3, Gus Hansen is on top with over $600,000 in chips. Six former champions remained at the start of the day.
Letter from the Editor: Blast – The (open) Online Magazine
I hope you're enjoying July's issue of Blast Magazine so far.
A lot has gone into development and content lately, and I want to share some content developments with you.
The big news is that we are taking...
Remembering Liz Claiborne
Liz Claiborne, one of the most prominent and accomplished fashion icons of the 20th century, died June 26th after a 10-year battle with a rare form of cancer. She was 78.
Claiborne left behind a legacy that ...
America’s best restroom
In a scene that would make George Costanza proud, uniform and supply giant, Cintas, is hosting their 6th annual "America's Best Restroom" contest.
Yes, entrants from all over the country are holding out, hop...
Hellmuth wins 11th, Negreanu joins PokerStars
From our Made Hand Poker blog by Mark Scalia:
Phil Hellmuth Jr. won his record-breaking 11th World Series of Poker bracelet June 11, winning Event #15, a $1,500 No-Limit Texas Hold'em tournament.
With the...
Letter from the editor
Summertime.
Blast Magazine clearly doesn't fear change, and I hope you don't either. What we're trying to do is be able to put out flashy covers and section pages and use our excellent graphic design and pho...
Barack and Hillary seen differently through media scope
So far, the media presentation of the Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton candidacies has been one of opposites—the fresh newcomer versus the Washington elite; progressivism versus Democratic Leadership Council ...
Do Nymphomaniacs Really Exist? (Book)
Can you put someone's eye out with a BB Gun? What's the deal with Catholic school girls? Find out in "Do Nymphomaniacs Really Exist: The Ultimate Q&A for Guys" by Ian Coutts. This hot-off-the-presses mini h...
Sumo: urban lounge gear
Looking for a comfortable place to sit and unwind this summer? Taking it easy on a piece of Sumo Urban Lounge Gear could be the solution.
Based in Los Angeles, Sumo Lounge is bringing a new wave of comfort t...
Letter from the editor
Well, it's May.
This month we flew out to Hollywood to sit down with Dominic Comperatore, a perennial television actor who has made his emergence onto the big screen in a big way. Kelly Bodami talked with hi...
Riding in Boxcars by Glenn K. Currie
Riding in Boxcars, Glenn K. Currie's second collection of poetry since 2004's Daydreams, offers an array of fascinating work spanning styles, jumping genres and bridging the gap between art and the artist.
C...
Polizei 144 European racing jackets
The wild road rage of the Gumball 3000 road rally has zipped into the fashion world.
Seven-time Gumball 3000 champion, Alexander Roy, has launched a new line of European racing-inspired jackets fit for those...
Kurt Vonnegut dead at 84: He tried
Kurt Vonnegut, who died last month, named his first-born son after the great author Mark Twain.
Of course, Vonnegut and Twain never met. Twain, who like Vonnegut was a humanist, died in 1910, at age 75.
...
David Halberstam, 1934-2007
David Halberstam, one of the most well-respected and influential journalists of the 20th century, died on April 23. He was 73.
Mr. Halberstam was best known for his reporting on the Vietnam War for the ...
The new stoner…you
Editor's note: The names of some interview subjects have been changed for their comfort and protection.
This is a Blast Magazine Enterprise piece.
Sitting up against a mound of pillows legs stretched over...
Josh Wolf: Free.
Big news for journalists, both citizens and staffers: On April 3, just two days after a Blast Magazine article profiling his incarceration and amongst growing pressure from all around, San Francisco-based journ...
