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| An Interview With Santa By Mike Gillis |
| 12.23.07 (2:07 am) [edit] |
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Visit Mike's SiteMike: Hello, Santa. Thanks for stopping by and making time for this interview. I know you're crazy busy this time of year, so let's get right down to it. You're no doubt aware of the shift in the general public's opinion of you over the past few decades, and how, in western culture especially, you've become sort of a figurehead of seasonal mass consumerism. Now, do you see this as a reflection of ever changing socio-economic trends, or more of a case of the populous becoming more "symbolically jaded" due to the ongoing dissolution of the traditional nuclear family?Santa: . . . . . Mike: Oh, that's right. You're not real. Drinkin' time!
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| Ninja Sighting (Part I) By Mike Gillis |
| 12.23.07 (1:56 am) [edit] |
Visit SwanktrendzVisit Mike's SiteImage from affiliate-ninja.comDude! Dude Check Out That Ninja!That's not a ninja.Dude! Yes it is! Look! Ninja!If that were an actual ninja he wouldn't just be standing there like that. We wouldn't be able to see him at all; he'd be stealthily lurking or something. And he definitely wouldn't be stuffing all that coleslaw in his face.C'mon, dude. That's totally a ninja. He's just on break or something.Are you fucked? Can you even hear what you're saying? Ninjas don't "go on breaks". Ninjas were a secret society of specially trained feudal Japanese assassins. That's just some guy.No way, man. He's totally a ninja.Where the fuck is his sword then?I don't know. Probably concealed or something?Concealed where?! In his fucking sandwich?Maybe. He IS a ninja.Weren't you wondering like a week ago why you couldn't get laid? This is why. Because you're fucked. Because you're fucked and because you act like brain damaged preschooler.Listen man, all I'm saying is HOLY SHIT! Is your fucking arm sliced off?!!Wha? Oh shit, it is!Look! That dude! He totally disappeared! His food's gone too!Holy fuck! He WAS a ninja!I told you!! I fucking told you!!Shut up. Grab your phone and get a picture of this ninja wound before I die from it.Ok. Actually, give me your phone, yours has more megapixels.Fine. Hurry up.There. What do you think that ninja's going to do with your arm?How the fuck should I know?You're cranky today.Shut up.
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| No-Dough Decor By Lezah Williamson |
| 12.23.07 (1:46 am) [edit] |
I hate to complain about having no money at Christmas, but we have no money this Christmas.I blame it all on the big construction project which, due to someone's unfortunate miscalculation (Dave!), went way, way, way over budget. But such is life.I look forward to next year, when we're luxuriating out on our new deck. But in the meantime, the rest of our house pales in comparison. How to spruce it up without breaking the bank?Here are some suggestions:- try new colour. When we first bought our place, a room to room tour revealed a colour palette that ranged from off-white to eggshell and back again. We're gradually been changing that, but maybe it's time to kick it up a notch...- lighting: from dimmer switches to new lampshades, lighting can be an inexpensive way to make a significant change- furniture: the Design Guys talk about that 'Three Piece Suite' look in the most derogatory of ways, so why not rearrange the furniture and break up the siamese triplets?- window treatments: go DIY and throw out those old matchy-matchy sets.
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| Ani Kyd and Guests at The Cobalt, December 15, 2007 By Christine Albrecht |
| 12.22.07 (11:39 pm) [edit] |
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On December 15th, I was invited to the Cobalt Hotel to celebrate Rob Schindel's birthday. Rob's better half, Ani Kyd, had arranged Rob's birthday festivities as well as the evening's entertainment which included several of Vancouver's celebrated underground musical artists. The evening opened with Ani's son, Michael Kyd, performing an acoustic set. Michael's act is entertaining especially because of his self deprecating, witty lyrics. His songs are performed in a 'confessional/ narrative' style; serious, contemplative lines countered with amusing statements like, '…but I just beat a twelve year old girl… in swimming'.Next in the evening’s line up was Dirty (Derek) Swagger performing his songs with a Johnny Cash/ Kenny Rogers country flavor. Mr. Plow was third on stage and hilarious from start to end. His tunes' titles, alone, are amusing: 'Let's Get Fat Together', 'Biscuits and Gravy', and 'Fuck DOA'. Anyone who can work the lyric 'Feel my girth' into a song, deserves a listen. I also feel his songs are so quick with the one-liners and innuendos that one would have to listen to his act several times to catch all the inside jokes (and it helps if you're over the age of thirty, or very well read, to catch the cultural jabs). Understandably, I got a couple of 'Are you for real?' stares when I asked who performer number five was. "Cummings? Is that with a g?" I inquired. Then it clicked. The fellow crooning in his best Elvis voice was none other than Jim Cummings of I, Braineater. I apologize everyone, but I haven't seen the fellow since the '80s, and believe me, we have all changed considerably since then. His voice is like a fine wine and has improved with time. Gerri Jen Wilson of JP5, Spank Machine etc., took the stage for her first solo venture. She started her set with 'These Boots are Made for Walking' and ended with the Rezillos' 'Somebody’s Gonna Get their Head (Kicked in Tonight)' . She sounded great and looked very comfortable without any bandmates to accompany her. Perhaps we will be seeing more of solo-Gerri in the future?
It was a fun evening full of musical surprises. Well done, Ani, and happy birthday, Rob. 
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| Strata Releases Stay Young Video |
| 12.01.07 (1:18 pm) [edit] |
| Strata is a four-piece rock band from California. Although I can't give them kudos for a great name, I can give them kudos for a great video release, Stay Young. They have experienced previous success with their songs, Piece by Piece and Never There (She Stabs) (featured on the soundtracks for the movie The Punisher, Elektra, and on the video game, Madden NFL 2005). Check out their latest video here: Visit Strata's Video Stay YoungOr here:Visit Strata's Video Stay Young Visit Strata's Website Visit Swanktrendz Website |