Suspend him forever. This guy should never play in the best hockey league the globe has to offer. Goodbye and don't the door hit your ass on the way to prison. Simon; what a mink - always been one and wow oh wow - this was just horrible. I'm really hoping the NHL takes this opportunity to make it clear that ANY hits to the head shall be dealt with severly. Soon see....

Check out this link to a very funny vid re. a midget and a cop. Absolutely fucking hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV7moDbQSDE&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Edlisted%2Ecom%2F

An oldie but a good one. Don't make em do it boys! Get er done.

Man oh Man - gotta love Lou. How's the betting going this year Doc? Scroll back a ways to see why I ask such a question. Does Riley pay in Baht?

Angry he is with the newspapers....

Wow - the province of BC is full of dead wood to feed the pulp mills. Evil fucking beetle. Yet here we are - paying a full 1/4 more for The Province or The Sun here in the interior. Maybe they'll chalk it up to the gas gouging. None the less; I can't subscribe to either rag and feel at the mercy of retail pricing. Don't like it; and am curious to know if any of my peeps have subscriptions - did your price go up?

Welcome back Sopes - you crazy haired roid monkey. Here's hoping he's a bit more mature on the ice and will have a few less give aways. Liking what I'm seeing - good attitudes between Brent and Smolinski. Bad day for the Oilers though. HAAHAAA. Happy Moose Day ya poof.

Four Tickets on the floor - Row 27. Let the begging begin. We know Ron's out due to his previous comments; but others who want to grovel shall be listened to! SO FUCKING HAPPY...May 30th; almost $250 a shot. Let me know if you're interested peeps.

The Chimps may be getting ready to fuck us all up: Beware and be afraid;very afraid:

Chimpanzees in Senegal have been observed making and using wooden spears to hunt other primates, according to a study in the journal Current Biology.

Researchers documented 22 cases of chimps fashioning tools to jab at smaller primates sheltering in cavities of hollow branches or tree trunks.

The report's authors, Jill Pruetz and Paco Bertolani, said the finding could have implications for human evolution.

Chimps had not been previously observed hunting other animals with tools.

Pruetz and Bertolani made the discovery at their research site in Fongoli, Senegal, between March 2005 and July 2006.

"There were hints that this behaviour might occur, but it was one time at a different site," said Jill Pruetz, assistant professor of anthropology at Iowa State University, US.

"While in Senegal for the spring semester, I saw about 13 different hunting bouts. So it really is habitual."

Jabbing weapon

Chimpanzees were observed jabbing the spears into hollow trunks or branches, over and over again. After the chimp removed the tool, it would frequently smell or lick it.

In the vast majority of cases, the chimps used the tools in the manner of a spear, not as probes. The researchers say they were using enough force to injure an animal that may have been hiding inside.

However, they did not photograph the behaviour, or capture it on film.

Senegal chimp Image: Iowa State University
Adolescent females exhibited the behaviour most frequently (Image: M Gaspersic)
In one case, Pruetz and Bertolani, from the Leverhulme Centre for Human Evolutionary Studies in Cambridge, UK, witnessed a chimpanzee extract a bushbaby with a spear.

In most cases, the Fongoli chimpanzees carried out four or more steps to manufacture spears for hunting.

In all but one of the cases, chimps broke off a living branch to make their tool. They would then trim the side branches and leaves.

In a number of cases, chimps also trimmed the ends of the branch and stripped it of bark. Some chimps also sharpened the tip of the tool with their teeth.

Disk golfing in the snow; with Seth. taugh him a bunch of golfing words. Priceless:

There is still hope:

VANCOUVER (CP) - The rock band the Police will play additional shows in Montreal and Vancouver.

An extra show was added to each city after tickets sold out the day they were put on sale.

The trio are scheduled to kick off their tour in Vancouver on May 28. The Montreal stop is July 25.

Tickets for the additional shows go on sale Feb. 26.

This will be the band's first tour since the 1980s. It was announced Monday, a day after the Police performed on the Grammy Awards show.

A portion of the proceeds from this tour will be donated to WaterAid, an anti-poverty organization that seeks to provide poor people access to safe water.

Well well well. I'm 34 yrs old and heading back to school. Took the apprenticeship for Industrial Warehousing at work yesterday. I hadn't cracked a book and kicked ass on the entrance exam. Funny story about that; I'm writing with three fuzzy faced kiddo new hires - right out of school. Think they passed - uh uh; nope! And ask the Doc math isn't my strong suit. Regardless I'll be getting my ticket - spending six weeks a year (for three) down at lovely Kwantlen. Not sure which campus yet. I'll also be earning way less cash in the short term; only to see it go crazy high once I'm done the course. None the less; I'll truly miss those I work with now. Not to mention the big toys - I mean really: how many of us get to play in the worlds biggest sandbox with the worlds biggest toys? Sigh......

Official this morning - they will be headlining the Grammy's next month. Hope Stewart doesn't dislocate and elbow. Or Andy all coked up falls and breaks a hip. Or Sting the tantric man can't get his wood down! None the less I'm excited to see what they come up with by way of new music.

Beyond Sweet - photo's and details of Troy's most lovely wedding to follow:

Every little thing The Police ever did was magic to the band's fans. On Wednesday, Vancouver's Rock 101 FM's Bro' Jake Show reported that the '80s rockers were rehearsing at North Vancouver's Lions Gate Studios, preparing for a highly-anticipated 30-year reunion tour.

No one was available officially to confirm or deny the report. A receptionist would only allow that "there have been a lot of calls this morning."

Rock 101 received unconfirmed reports Wednesday night that two large semis arrived at the studio and started unloading gear marked with Police logos and those of its former lead singer, Sting. The radio station reported some Sting sightings on the slopes of Whistler yesterday, too.

Rumours of the platinum-selling, platinum-blond act returning to the stage to perform have circulated since March 2003, when the Police last played together at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

They heated up again last month when a story in UK paper Daily News reported that the group would tour this summer in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the release of its first major single, "Roxanne."

On Jan. 14, Sting pretty much admitted to a coming tour when he told the Television Critics Association that all former members were talking.

"We started 30 years ago, so it would be nice to do something to celebrate," Sting is quoted as saying. "We don't quite know what, but we're talking about it."

Talk of a The Police presence at the Grammy telecast on Feb. 11 from Los Angeles' Staples Center is also circulating.

If The Police are indeed rehearsing in Vancouver, it joins a growing list of superstars using the city as a pre-tour practice and opening-night locale.

U2 and the Rolling Stones used GM Place for rehearsal space in 2006, while Nickelback and Foo Fighters have used Pacific Coliseum. Bob Dylan spent four days over Thanksgiving at the Commodore. Country singer Dierks Bentley recently holed up at Pacific Coliseum before beginning his latest tour. Previous years have seen Janet Jackson, Aerosmith and others take advantage of Vancouver's relative anonymity and world-class technical crews.

Hmm will he go back to back? I'm thinking so - and thinking Vancouver wins. It'll be a close one; but I tend to believe that Loui does it again. This guy is a monster - one of the best I've ever had the pleasure of watching.

Well a post without commas. Fucking Mac.

All's well in Hiram and I's world. Returned home yesterday after watching the Nucks shit the bed vs. Minny. Alas - they were stunning in TO. Scary thought today though - Loui taking a puck off the adams apple; after almost being killed golfing in Van. Maybe we are a true goalie graveyard. Loved my time in Van - catching up with the peeps - watching fools on the road and meeting a lovely new friend. Must comment on an oddity though. Came home and didn't feel wonky or depressed. Was in fact happy to arrive home - cook - light a fire etc. Must be getting old I suppose. Home is where the heart is maybe. Work as usual is nuts - 27 new job postings on the board - so newbies must be on the radar. None the less - this lack of commas is pissing me off; and curbing my usual (I like it) flow. I feeling goofy about one other issue however - so I'll just let my blog audience know I have Hiram's permission to post his image here. Sorry again to the peep involved.

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Well, let the countdown begin. Only two more 'sleep-overs' AKA night shifts before heading down to wind ravaged Vancouver to chill, hang with peeps and watch my beloved Canucks. Will be neat to be there watching them go for eight straight wins (albeit in the shoot-out age) against the oh so boring Wild. None the less, shall be fun. Found out my seats aren't quite behind the bench, rather down a section. Could care less though, fifth row's fifth row. Nice to see Nazzy get the monkey off his back last night, and found myself wondering this: 'How good is this Bieksa kid?' I mean really, this kid is one hell of an addition at half a million per. Nice find there Scouts. Now go find more!

Sweet, T-Bot (aka White-Monkey) is up, and his blog has some lovely naked gals, mmm - naked ladies!www.dinkmitten.blogspot.com

Lui gets the back to back - prediction time. Nucks 5-3 winners over Deadmonton.

Well, well - boys are rolling along quite nicely at the moment. Seems I'll be sitting in the fifth row behind the bench for the game vs. Minn. on the 11th. It's gonna be some sweet ass action. Laundered the beer out of the old jersey last night, so she's ready to be worn with pride. Loud I will be, though it's gonna be odd not being able to do my imfamous 'Crow-Call.' I'll have to scour my wee brain for something new and exciting to bring.

Well, occasionally my work day is interrupted by an ERT call out as was the case on the 29th, my first day back to work. I was on a grader, thankfully far away from the hustle
and bustle of the valley pit, when a frantic radio transmission came
from the blasting foreman. A stemming truck (they fill the drilled holes
with blasting crush) had overturned and the blaster was stuck inside.
I was thankfully quite close and dropped my grader into eighth gear and rip snorted my way down there. Turns out I was the second member to respond, the first having assumed Incident Command as such was manning the radio. After ensuring no fuel leaks/hazards
I scurried up the underside of the overturned big assed truck to find the foreman already up there, holding the passengers side door open for me. About 10 feet below me, shaking and bleeding a little was the blaster. It was an odd sensation, you train for these things, do all the necessary first aid courses and the like; but it's infinitely different with a real life human subject. I was worried about how to squeeze myself down there without touching him, as this could very well have been a spinal patient. Not rushing in is something they drill into us, so I managed to spot foot and hand holds To get me safely to him without fucking up and falling on him or something horrible like that. Needless to say, got there safely and found myself standing on the unbroken (unreal) drivers side glass and when standing - looking out the windshield as if it were a full length mirror. I began to assess the blaster, noting he had great discomfort in his back and abdomen, bit of blood in the mouth, but thankfully feeling in all extremities. Stabilized the neck as best I could on my own and wondered how the hell we'd get him out. This truck is essentially a semi cab if this helps with the visual btw. I didn't have to wonder that for long. Our wonderful team was beginning to arrive in swarms, and quickly, both windscreens were removed, their divider was cut out with a reciprocating saw, I was given O2 and a spinal collar for the patient, and had another first aider in the cab with me. Blaster man was really going into shock at this point - he was kinda white and clammy when I arrived, and was getting greyer by the minute. He also came close to losing consciousness a few times before we got the 02 to him. Like I said earlier, your training only goes so far, it's truly surreal to be with someone minutes after something like this happens. None the less, shortly thereafter he was extracted from the truck, packaged according to possible spinal injury protocol and on his way to Kamloops. Thankfully, he was later released with no apparent major injuries. All of this, from call out to ambulatory took about 28 min. Felt like days, but wow - quite the experience. Reminds you that accidents can happen anywhere, anytime. It appears this one was due to a mechanical failure. Makes me proud to work with such dedicated, professional volunteer ERT members who seem to handle anything thrown at us with a swift, safe grace.

My albums of this year. before you all start in on me, I now Mr. Steven's album is a bit older, but it's new to me. And if there is a sadder love song than his Casimir Pulaski Day I ain't heard it.

Ok, I've been observing this for some time and it's been long enough. I, as you know tend to drive more than most people. In my travels I've been seeing more and more Subarus on the road and I've come to the conclusion that the twits who drive these blocky beasts are the worst drivers on the highways and biways of our great nation. I know it's a little rough to group together shitty drivers into a specific brand - but I notice it more and more; just yesterday I was cut off and given the business (unneccesary throwing of rocks) for absolutely no good reason. Seems the driver of that ugly wagon just HAD to get into that lane despite the fact he continued along for another four km before again going back into the empty lane to doddle on his way. Anhow, I've decided I hat Subarus and all those who drive em. Thoughts?

Rest in Peace you crazy MoFo. James Brown, dead this Xmas morning. 1933-2006. RIP.

Um - the book is a rip off big time. Too bad the movie didn't attempt stealing some good shit as well. The character developement blew, the acting kinda sucked, and the way over the top score actually made me laugh aloud at very inappropriate times. On a good note, I saw it with lovely company, on cheap night, and the Canucks lost anyway. So I wasn't missing much there. I still want a dragon though. Man the shit I could inflict on the world if only I had a dragon!!! I'd want mine to have a better voice over though, god - the more I think of it; wow - this was one bad flick.

Ok, time to be happier - a movie all about the 'spinner' for big tobacco who battles senators and the Nation's lawmakers all while trying to impress his impressionable young son. This movie was brilliant, Thank you for Filming! Aaron Eckhart is unknown to me, but he nailed this role. The clever eyes, constantly tring to work a spin; I was a believer. The young fella playing his boy made you feel for the 'torn between battling bitter parents' kinda kid. Sam Elliot as the Marlboro man was genius, and as usual Maria Bello just kinda made me admire cougs all the more. Toss in Rob Lowe, Katie Holmes, William H Macy and Robert Duvall and you've got one hell of a cast. Not just that, but a script, a cinemtogrophar, direction and major production value. Can't say enough, loved it - rent it soon. Witty beyond belief.

Well, this'll be a short post. Pirates of the Carribean II was well - OK. I think I'm being generous actually here, this film just didn't do it for me. There'll be no Oscar nomination this time round for dear old Mr. Depp. Bill Nighy and his CGI character Davy Jones did rock, and I do have very lustful thoughts about the willowy Ms. Knightley; but it just ain't enough to save this dribble. On a related note, apart from Ronin, I cannot think of a film Jonathan Pryce has ever been in that I've enjoyed. he pissed me off so many years back with all those snotty Lexus ads, that I think there may be no forgiving him.

Now this is just laugh out loud funny. Will Ferrell is a genius I've finally realized. It took me a few years to get past the excruciating head bopping club goer dude on SNL when that show started to really shit the bed. (On a SNL related topic - search 'Dick in a box' on YouTube for a Justin Timberlake laugh fest). Ferrell's come a long way baby. Think Elf. Regardless, back to the film. I was a little unsure going in, but wow - the redneck love of Nascar comes through with ferocity in this film. His two snot nosed brats are so good you want to reach through the screen and strangle the little fuckers. His nemesis, a study of Sigreud - or is it Roy, is played beatifully by Sasha Baron Cohen as the stereotypical Snotty, gay as the day is long Frenchman. His scenes with Andy Richter steal the film. Best line - something along the lines of 'Pleas god, let her be 18.' The 'Grace' scene at the dinner table is worth the rental price all on its own. Me Likee.

Alrighty then kids, Knew I needed to get something or other blogged up here today, and decided instead of spewing a Holiday Cheer type rant; that I'd review some films I've seen lately. I attempted to blog all of these reviews into one post, but alas - no luck. It's either to big, or I'm an apple illiterate buffon. My money goes with the latter. Alas, one film, one post = lots of room for you all to rant, disagree, praise (yeah - likely) or spit venom like the Cobras and Asps you all are. Happy Ho Ho's!

I've decided Miss Scarlett is the Goddess extrordinaire to bless the planet. I remember having a bit of a crush on the gravelly voice kid in Ghost World. How she's come along...wowsers. If you can take Woody Allen, as I sometimes can (note the sometimes, neurotic antics can only go so far) check out Scoop. Cute film, and chock o block full of Scarlett! Not to mention Ian McShane being the superstar he is.

Hmm, perhaps this is why I felt on the verge of respiratory collapse while visiting Havana. I thought is was all the Lada's and 1950's American Iron; but no - apparently it was the diesel burning, exhaust belching Soviet Era tanks. Seen here celebrating the 50th anninversay of Castro's return from exile, sailing in from Mexico aboard a yacht with 80 plus rebels (a few survived and made it to the the mountains where they fought guerilla warfare against the government. In 1959, Fidel, Raol, Che and the lads finally succeeded. That's my history lesson for the day.) Said tanks are undoubtedly creating more potholes that no-one will bother to pave in downtown Havana. Anyone who has seen the Cuban capital will tell you that this once Utopian Spanish Colonial inspired city will take your breath away one moment, and leave you on the verge of tears the next. If only the people had no idea about how the outside world lives, Fidel's idea would work. However, that just isn't the case; they want and want and want. Granted they are the best educated, fed and looked after (healthcare) of all the third world folks. All that comes at a price. Long live Fidel, my ass. And here's hoping you're next Raol. Wonder if this blog will slow my next entry to Cuba? Oh yeah, they won't know about it.

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.

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