Domino... Domin-yes

So I had been bugging my wife that we had to go see this movie ever since we had seen the preview before we saw "Kung-Fu Hustle" (which rocked!!). It finally came out and we were in D.C. and could not see this movie opening night or even opening weekend; not to worry, we got out this week and it was totally worth the wait. The action in this movie was amazing. The story was compelling, the cinematography was very unique, and Keira Knightley was hot. I mean the surface of the sun hot. I mean my wife was sitting there panting like a dog over her just as much as I was. And my wife has NO leanings in that direction (much to my dismay). We saw this in a theater with about 45 people and I swear to god the teperature went up 15 degrees. This was 85% due to the on the edge of your seat action and pacing of the movie, the other 15% was sexual tension. The movie had a very good sense of humor too.

The movie is a loose interpretation of a British born, American-made woman bounty hunter named Domino Harvey. Harvey, daughter of the late British actor Laurence Harvey and supermodel Paulene Stone, had led a tormented, eccentric existence. She ran a London dance club, worked as a ranch hand in San Diego, then became a "bail recovery agent," hunting fugitives and carrying a shotgun she called Betsy. A statuesque, 5-foot-9 blond, she seemed addicted to excitement, to adrenaline, as much as to cocaine and heroin.

I loved this movie. Please, go see it a s soon as you can.

The New Orleans Blues...

New Orleans Blues Band lead guitar player, Bill Boudreux wrote this:

Been sitting here with my ass in a wad, wanting to speak out about the bullshit going on in New Orleans. For the people of New Orleans. First we would like to say, Sorry for your loss. With that said, Lets go through a few hurricane rules: (Unlike an earthquake, we know it's coming)

#1. A mandatory evacuation means just that... Get the hell out. Don't blame the Government after they tell you to go. If they hadn't said anything, I can see the argument. They said get out... if you didn't, it's your fault, not theirs. (We don't want to hear it, even if you don't have a car,you can get out.)

#2. If there is an emergency, stock up on water and non-perishables. If you didn't do this, it's not the government’s fault you're starving.

#2a. If you run out of food and water, find a store that has some. (Remember, shoes, TV's, DVD's and CD's are not edible. Leave them alone.)

#2b. If the local store is too looted of food or water, leave your neighbor's TV and stereo alone. (See # 2a) They worked hard to get their stuff. Just because they were smart enough to leave during a mandatory evacuation, doesn't give you the right to take their stuff... it's theirs, not yours.

#3. If someone comes in to help you, don't shoot at them and then complain no one is helping you. I'm not getting shot to help save some dumbass that didn't leave when told to do so.

#4. If you are in your house that is completely under water, your belongings are probably too far gone for anyone to want them. If someone does want them, let them have them and hopefully they'll die in the filth. Just leave! (For Christ's sakes, it's New Orleans, find a voodoo warrior and put a curse on them)

#5. My tax money should not pay to rebuild a 2 million dollar house, a sports stadium or a floating casino. Also, my tax money shouldn't go to rebuild a city that is under sea level. You wouldn't build your house on quicksand would you? You want to live below sea-level, do your country some good and join the Navy.

#6. Regardless what the Poverty Pimps Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton want you to believe, The US Government didn't create the Hurricane as a way to eradicate the black people of New Orleans; (Neither did Russia as a way to destroy America). The US Government didn't cause global warming that causedthe hurricane (We've been coming out of an ice age for over a million years).

#7. The government isn't responsible for giving you anything.

This is the land of the free and the home of the brave, but you got to work for what you want. McDonalds and Walmart are always hiring, get a damn job and stop spooning off the people who are actually working for a living. President Kennedy said it best... "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."

Pappa Got a New Pair of Shoes

So I've been playing tennis for over 25 years like I have mentioned previously. (Of course this make me want to kill myself but enough said on this for now) When I was younger shoes made no difference for me. I could play for hours and and hours if freaking flip flops and no ill effects. Well that shit is straight out the fucking window. I have had 5 knee surgeries. All sports related. Shoes are the corner stone of my game at this point. The older I get the more important they become. Racquets are fun to test drive and you can feel the difference between a good racquet and a great racquet but between the two is really hard to tell. Racquets hardly ever effect how you get out of bed for the next week though. Pamper your feet and they will take you far is what my grand-dad used to say (he was very pithy and loved those stupid kinds of puns; just annoying as hell when your 15; I'd shoot a nun to have just one more day with him and his silly jokes).

So here is the reviews for 5 different shoes.

1. I am a huge Adiddas fan. They just fit very well. And they wear lit no bodies business. The poster buy for these are the B49. If you can find these shoes buy them. As many in your size as you can find. You will wear out the padding before you can wear out the soles. I wore a pair for just over year. That's a minimum of 3 days of tennis per week. Ask anyone who is a hard court player a year of play like that is a ton. The problem is though fucking Adiddas stopped making these little gems. So my search began for a new replacement.

2. The K-Swiss Ultra Ascender is a pretty darn good shoe. It is fast ie: light. And they really hug you feet great. Problem- they wear out fast. I really look for at least 6 months out of a pair shoes. These guys are really good for only about 4. They started to have some serious sole separation after 2 1/2 months and were really gone at 4 months flat. I liked them a bunch though for comfort and speed. Just beware of longevity.

3. Adiddas barricade II- Too fucking narrow. I could not even get these laced with the tongue inside the shoe. They are really light. I mean just crazy light but, if you don't have at least C width feet don't even bother. I love Adiddas but not these Adiddas.

4. Didoras Rebound Ace- Please just shoot me in the foot next time and get it over with. I played exactly 1 game; not a set not a freaking match one game and, I was over it. I used to play in Didoras all of the time. NOT ANY MORE. These shoes were stiff and the arches were wrong and they fucked up my feet so bad I was still hurting more than a week later. Whoever designed these should be drug out into the street and beaten to death with a pair of these heave bastards. On a bright note they look pretty cool.

5. Prince T10-Yea baby!!! These are the poo. I mean it. They fit like a glove nice and snug.They are really fast. They have great outside of the foot support. They are reasonably light (only 1.5 ounces heaver than the K-Swiss). They look cool. The wear really good. My wife has been playing these for about 9 months and is just now looking for another pair. Go and buy them as soon as you can. They come in 3 different colors for men. And that many for the ladies too.

Now that you are armed with this little bit of knowledge go hit some balls damn it!!

By the way http://www.tennis-warehouse.com is THE place to get great prices on tennis stuff. They have really great costomer service to boot.

One last thing..... Prince where are my shoes bitches. That was a rousing endorsement. I wear a 12. Now send me my damn shoes!