Entries from February 2012

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Let’s Git to the Hootin’ and a Hollerin’

The rains came Sunday and washed away the Daytona 500.
It was grim news.
But Hillbilly Nation (I’m VP) takes these developments in stride.
The grease monkey world collectively looked at beer stocks and made the only rational decision; we needed to keep drinking through Sunday night into Monday afternoon, when the Daytona 500 was now [...]

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

“Inglorious”

Here’s the Dave Landry photo nominated for the Sovereign Award. 2011 Queen’s Plate winner Inglorious, decked out in red, is airborne as she cruises to an easy win in the Canadian Oaks…

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Check Out This Joint (The Temper Trap - “Love Lost”)

Brilliant Video

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Strangest Retail Experience Ever

I’d heard allot about a new two-story comic store in Vaughn, “Heroes”, one that featured collectibles, comics…and a snake and an alligator. How bizarre would this be?
The first thing that hits you like a punch in the mouth is the fact this store charges admission. Uh huh, you pay five bucks to enter the store! [...]

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Better Get Used to the Contemptible Chisora

ICE…the Los Angeles Kings may be able to put together the best deal for Blue Jacket Rick Nash. If Columbus is determined, as is rumoured, to obtain a goaltender in any deal, then the Kings can offer Jonathan Bernier, maybe the best goalie in hockey currently not starting (with apologies to Tuukka Rask and Corey [...]

Sunday, February 19th, 2012

Dragons Will Curse Us All

When HMV decided to leave Yonge and Eglinton, they left a giant hoarding, to allow the next tenant some privacy as they prepare for business.
I’m often in the area as I use the Northern District library.
Bur nothing prepared me for what I saw last week.
Pushed up against the hoarding, his face red with determination, was [...]

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

I Wanna Dance With Somebody

GEEK LIFE…it was not a good sign when critics were denied a chance to see “Ghost Rider” before deadlines for the popular Friday movie reviews. First words I’ve heard on the film, which brings back Nic Cage as the demonically possessed stuntman Johnny Blaze, include “sloppy” and “unwatchable”…
…director Kevin Smith operates Jay and Silent Bob’s [...]

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Get Carter?

ICE…the most interesting trade rumour of the week; Chicago moving Patrick Kane to Buffalo for goalie Ryan Miller. The Sabre netminder has seemed perturbed ever since his teammates reacted indifferently to his assault by a rabid Milan Lucic. He is an outspoken and passionate player and he may revel in the chance for a fresh [...]

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Vitali Labours in Obscurity; New Favourite for the Stanley Cup

PONIES…2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom makes his highly anticipated four year old debut Saturday at Gulfstream in an allowance race. His connections had previously targeted a minor stakes at Tampa. The venture this weekend is designed to prep the animal for a visit to Dubai at the end of March…
…Kentucky Derby prospect Empire Way [...]

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Grammy Night

GRAMMIES…it’s nice to see at least a little controversy emerging over the award shows extensive use of Chris Brown. Three years ago Brown was the perpetrator of a savage beating of fellow pop star Rhianna. Is all forgiven?
No, you can go to hell.
I turn off his music when it comes on the radio and certainly [...]