Patches, you're gonna love this shit. Nice album - reccomend it to any Clapton fan. By the way, Slowhand is going to be in Van in March I believe.

SAY IT AIN'T SO COSMO:

After all of the headlines Mel Gibson received for his controversial remarks, Michael Richards, better known as Kramer from the popular sitcom Seinfeld, has landed himself in an equally bad situation when his comedy routine turned into a string of racial obscenities aimed at hecklers in the audience.

Michael Richards, 57, came to fame for his role as Jerry Seinfeld's wacky neighbor on NBC's former hit series, Seinfeld. Since then, Richards has been performing his stand-up routine, usually to some good laughs, though, at the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood on Friday night, his routine took a turn for the racist. A video posted on TMZ.com shows the comedian's racist tirade after two black audience members heckled Richards.

After hearing the remarks from the men in the audience that he wasn't funny, the Associated Press reports that Richards retorted with "Shut up! Fifty years ago we'd have you upside down with a f------ fork up your a--." After that outburst, Michael Richards began pacing the stage, sending volleys of racial taunts at the men. Richards screamed at the men, "You can talk, you can talk, you're brave now mother------. Throw his a-- out. He's a n-----!" After that profane reply, Richards began repeating the racial epithet over and over again.

While Michael Richards' outbursts seemed to catch many by surprise, as people were heard to be laughing at first, the repeated use of the "N-word" led many in the audience to say "Oh my God." The original two hecklers were not the only ones to take potshots at the former Seinfeld actor, as the AP quoted an audience member as replying "It's not funny. That's why you're a reject, never had no shows, never had no movies. `Seinfeld,' that's it," as the audience noted that Richards has had very few roles other than Kramer.

As Michael Richards continued his expletive and racist diatribe, the video shows many members of the audience leaving the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood, not impressed by Richards' "comedy". The Washington Post reports that Richards performed the following evening at the Laugh Factory without incident. Calls to Richards' reps were not returned, though Richards' former co-star, Jerry Seinfeld, weighed in on the situation. Seinfeld was quoted by the Associated Press as admitting he was "sick over this," adding, "I'm sure Michael is also sick over this horrible, horrible mistake. It is so extremely offensive. I feel terrible for all the people who have been hurt."

I tried to link up TMZ.com, but that site is getting slammed at the moment.

K - can't sleep, but I've been thinking about Casino Royale some more and have decided to share with y'all the line that made the film for me. Won't say too much about its orgins, but in being asked how a bad guy's associate died: Bond looks steely eyed across the table and replies "Not Well." We then see 'not well' in a monochrome flashback sequence. Wow, still absorbing this film, think I'm gonna see it again next days off. So so so GOOD. Anyhow, Daniel Craig's first catch phrase for me is just that, 'Not Well'

Well, this will be short and sweet. Until tommorrow when I hopefully have some rad photos and a more thorough story of tonight's events. Well, well - Bond is back baby. The film stayed true to Fleming's character, no more Mr. Nice Guy. Daniel Craig's bond is one cruel son of a bitch, just as I imagined him all those years ago when I sat, enjoying the novels. Nary a gadget in sight, the babes remain thankfully. Eva Green is truly a goddess, the fights are vicious and more realistic than anything we've seen in years, the develepmont of the the Bond character is believable, and the whole film rocked my world. The Vespers made it in intact, and were shaken, not stirred as the trademark Bond credit's rolled. The theme blew chunks, but a small price to pay considering the company was wonderful, and this was a night to remember. As I've said in the past, run - don't walk to see this film. Let's Patch's slagging begin...

Dear God:


Publisher says O.J. Simpson book 'his confession'
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 | 5:56 PM ET
CBC Arts

In a bizarre move his publisher says amounts to a confession, O.J. Simpson has written a book that speculates how, hypothetically, he could have killed his ex-wife and her friend.

The news was announced Tuesday night by Fox, which plans to televise an interview with the former football star acquitted in 1995 of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Simpson Brown and her friend Ron Goldman.

Fox plans to broadcast a two-part interview with O.J. Simpson (seen here in 2000) in which the former football star plans to speculate on how he could have killed his ex-wife and her friend. He was acquitted of their murders in 1995.Fox plans to broadcast a two-part interview with O.J. Simpson (seen here in 2000) in which the former football star plans to speculate on how he could have killed his ex-wife and her friend. He was acquitted of their murders in 1995.
(Richard Drew-file photo/Associated Press)

It was one of the most publicized — and controversial — trials in recent history.

"O.J. Simpson, in his own words, tells for the first time how he would have committed the murders if he were the one responsible for the crimes," said Fox in a statement for If I Did It, Here's How It Happened, the name for the television interview to be broadcast in two parts on Nov. 27 and Nov. 29.

The book, If I Did It, will be released in two weeks and will be published by ReganBooks, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

"This is an historic case, and I consider this his confession," said publisher Janet Regan.
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Denise Brown, sister of Simpson's slain ex-wife, said the publisher was "promoting the wrongdoing of criminals."

For the 12 years since his trial, Simpson has maintained his innocence and even suggested — to much ridicule — that he would track down the real killers himself.

Though acquitted of murder, Simpson was found liable for the deaths in a lawsuit filed by the Goldman family. He has yet to pay the $33.5 million US judgment in the case and continues to fight legal battles over the settlement.

Simpson's lawyer Yale Galanter said he did not learn about the book or interview until this week.

"The book was not done through our office," Galanter said. "I did not have anything to do with the negotiations of the book. This was strictly done between O.J. and others."

Others in the publishing community were critical of ReganBooks for agreeing to publish the book.

"This is not about being heard. This is about trying to cash in, in a pathetic way, on some notoriety," said Sara Nelson, editor-in-chief of Publishers Weekly. "That a person keeps wanting to bring this up seems almost nutty to me."

At least one other network, NBC, turned down the interview. But Fox executive Mike Darnel told the New York Post the show, set to air at the end of sweeps week, will be a historic moment.

"This is an interview that no one thought would ever happen," said Darnel.

Ok, I've only seen the clips on the net. But I'm thinking from what Ron said; and how I almost peed myself watching the trailers that this could be one of the funniest films of all time.

Hmm, in keeping with the Bond theme,

Best baddie line: "No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!"

Best action: Sean and the big pinko scrapping in the train, 'From Russia with Love'

Best Bond Girl: Hands down, Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder, 'Dr. No' 'Close second to what's her name as 'Onatop'

Best gadget: Anything other than the invisible car, god - how piss poor was that?

Best film: From Russia with Love, or GoldenEye...so tough to decide.

Interested in what y'all think. Feel free to add more categories.

Everything is coming together for one week from tonight. JFu, his lovely wife, the ever adorable Miss Kate and I will be heading up the hill with pockets and purses weighed somewhat heavily down to catch casino Royale on opening night. Here's a rundown on the contents of said purses and pockets:

The Vesper:


Using my martini shaker I got from Patches all those years ago, shake over ice:

3 oz. Tanqueray Gin (got it)
1 oz. Vodka (got it)
1/2 oz Liller Blank (need it)
1/8 tsp. quinine powder (gotta google it)

Pour into some yet undecided glass (or plastic) ware and enjoy!

Oh yeah, and then say something witty, look tough and perhaps shoot someone evil.

By the way, if I get my way: JFu and I will be looking debonaire in suits, and the ladies ought be wearing some slinky evening type apparrel. It's gonna be sweet.

Hmm, turned down sex for sleep and the thought of a clear head in the morning. First Troy, then Ron, add a sprinkling of DRo, and a twenty two year old smoking hot hardboby who kep me up til 4am yesterday - well you get the idea. Volvo needs tires tommorrow. lunches need made, and dammit I'm old. Felt like a schoolboy yesterday though, alas I'm pissed.

Checking out my last two posts, I've decided to give up on Google images. All those images were taken from there and posted in 'large' format. Going to have to give up on the easy route and actually search out good, full size pics. On another note, expect a rebound from Luongo tonight. I predict a 2-nil shutout for the Nucks. Dammit, I'd better be right! Bedtime for me, must finish night shifts later today and prepare for the arrival of Hold Steady and his upcoming engagements. No JD here for Thurs night, but the 'piano-tuner' is ready to rock! Tango's Thurs. night is gonna be fun. Be a fitting place to try the 'Vesper' perhaps! Night y'all.

From the BBC:


'Brilliant' Bond seduces critics

Daniel Craig in Casino Royale
Choosing Daniel Craig as the new James Bond upset some fans

Daniel Craig's performance as James Bond has been hailed as "terrific" and "simply brilliant" in early reviews of his 007 debut in Casino Royale.

The first verdicts on Craig - who was a controversial choice to play the spy - have been gushing.

The Daily Mirror said he was seen "oozing the kind of edgy menace that recalls Sean Connery at his best".

And the Daily Telegraph wrote that he "steps with full assuredness into Sean Connery's old handmade shoes".

Connery, who appeared in seven Bond films, was recently voted the best 007 of all time.

The actor has promised a tougher and grittier 007
But when Craig was picked to replace Pierce Brosnan last year, a small band of disapproving fans called for a boycott of Casino Royale.

In the new film, Bond makes a break from the super-slick, stereotyped spy of the past, the UK newspaper critics said - but all declared the end result a triumph.

"It's Bond, but not as we've known it," according to the Telegraph.

"The guns and action are there... the girls are certainly there... but the clonking double entendres of the old days are gone - in their place is a much more teasing, smartly written prospect."

'Unpredictable and vulnerable'

Daniel Craig had a face "like an Easter Island statue" and makes "a terrific debut", it added.

"He manages to exude not only danger and unpredictability and wit - but also, and this is a first, some vulnerability."

Daniel Craig has earned comparisons with Sean Connery
The Times declared: "Craig is up there with the best - he combines Sean Connery's athleticism and cocksure swagger with Timothy Dalton's thrilling undercurrent of stone-cold cruelty."

Craig's impressive physique makes him "a far more plausible Bond than many of his predecessors", it added. "But his main asset quickly becomes evident. He can act."

The action was "edgy", the paper said, with stunts that were more physical and violence that was more raw.

The Mirror said the James Bond rule book had been "well and truly torn up" for the 21st official film.

'More human'

"From the start you can tell this isn't your average Bond film," its critic wrote, adding that it was "easily the best film since GoldenEye".

Based on Ian Fleming's first Bond novel, Casino Royale begins with a brutal black-and-white fight scene in a bare bathroom.

Since Craig was chosen, the actor and film-makers have promised a more human and gritty character.

Casino Royale reaches cinemas on 17 November.

And Eva Green:



So excited, I have the day off, JFu and I are planning on opening night, just trying to figure out how to sneak in the martini shaker (to have the Vesper of course) and all the neccessary ingredients. We may get kicked out, but fuck - gotta try right?

A few DRo recommendations:

Healthy defense and Matt Cooke traded, but alas I digress.



What a wonderful book. I'd heard about it a while back, forgotten about it and picked it up one day finally by chance. It centers around a freaky, rather unnatural gold Sikta Spruce revered by the Haida and growing in Haida Gwaii. It also follows the life of a timber scout named Grant Hadwin whose life will cross the spruce in a way that made headlines back in 1997. The writing is superb, it makes you feel and smell the forest and provides great insight into the history of logging in the province as well as the rise and fall of the great tribes of the Northwest. I can't say enough about this book as I fall far behind the eloquence of the author, John Vaillant. Read it, enjoy it please.

And hmm, a disk to enjoy while perusing your newly aquired or borrowed book?

A pick from the lovely Kate:



I'm terrible at describing music, I only know what I like and dislike. I really enjoy this album; her voice is magic and the vocal and musical pace of the record put me in a nice place. Hope you like it if you get off your asses and check it out.

And finally, after a day touring the vineyards of the Okanagan, I should probably recommend a bottle of vino to accompany your text and audio selections. One shouldn't neglect the palate after all.



Winemaker's Notes
Our 2003 Grand Reserve Meritage is an expertly crafted blend of all 5 of the classic Bordeaux grape varietals - Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (40%) and Cabernet Franc (7%), Malbec (10%) and Petit Verdot (3%). This wine was aged in new French and American oak barrels for 18 months to add complexity and structure. Deep ruby in colour, our Meritage has a nose dominated by aromas of ripe raspberries, plums and vanilla underscored with chocolate and spicy black pepper. The concentrated fruit flavours of berries, chocolate and coffee intricately fold with the firm leather tannins providing an elegant prolonged finish.

I just thought it was tasty! There is a bottle in my basement now...hmm...wish I wasn't working tonight now. Oh well, there's always next week! Enjoy kiddos.

I hate computers, I hate myself for being so crappy at computers. Somehow, Leah's link is going through Rob's, and Rob's has dissapeared. Help me JFu, help me. It's going greyer as we speak. I don't find it distinguished! And the Canucks lost, and I gotta drive to work in the snow tommorrow!!! UGHHHHHHHHHH

Hmm, game isn't even over yet and I just dunno. Salo injured? Ohlund looks like he's got the bird flu, and Luongo get's scored on with a slap shot on a PS? Whacky game. Nice work by the king of the trap yanking his starter after 1, this 28 yr old rookie looks alright! We'll see how it goes, I don't have a warm cozy feeling...Oh yeah, and Cooke still oughta be employed wandering about strangers yards picking up dog poo/grass clippings etc. He fucking blows. That said, he'll probably score three from here in. One can only hope.

A few picks from our visit to the Adams River Sockey run. We went to observe where the river empties into Shushwap Lk., so we didn't see the numbers of fish that make the river look completely red enough to walk over; none the less it was a humbling experience as always. reminds you of the fragility of it all.

Oh yes, a newly added photo of the monster. He would have been more aptly named Grendel. His latest claim to fame is that he can eat half a wash cloth which may smell remotely of food within minutes. Oh yeah, and he yells for food incessantly. Ughh.

http://www.boardsmag.com/screeningroom/commercials/3458/

Copy and paste the above into your browser, some funny shit.