nynotes...

windy ridge cafe...

2012-01-28T11:34:00.001-08:00

A very good veggie quiche and a warming southwestern corn chowder.

$2 mimosas all-day Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am is a good thing.

1250 Iron Horse Drive in Park City, Utah. 435.647.0880.

Stopped by the bakery behind the restaurant. In the past, I bought mini chicken pot pies- today, I bought a croque madame. It was wonderful!

your sister's sister...

2012-01-24T07:56:00.000-08:00

Hadn't planned on seeing this film, but I'm glad I wait listed to see it. Emily Blunt is one of the stars of the movie. It was filmed in Washington State in the San Juan Islands and according to the director-a secret location.

Blunt was in attendance and looks very good in person.

Excellent acting, especially by the male lead Mark Duplass.

simon killer...

2012-01-23T14:38:00.000-08:00

At Sundance, I can usually tell if I'm going to like a film after the director is introduced and says a few words. Note: says a few words. This young kid director brought up to the stage three of his producers making the intro seem like an Academy Award speech.

Didn't care for the film and two of my friends who I attended the screening with- hated it!

Some of the reviews I've read are pretty good, but I don't give a fuck what a critic writes. Many times, they are factually incorrect in their assessment of the film.

To sum it up, I gave up a ticket to one of the films I wanted to view in this festival to see SIMON KILLER, because a friend said it would be one of the sleeper hits on the festival. He's the one who gave it a lousier rating than I did. He gave a 1 out of 4 stars. I gave it a 2... I should have given it a 1...

the raid...

2012-01-23T09:04:00.000-08:00

My second movie viewed at Sundance. An Indonesian film that is very entertaining! Saw it on Saturday 11:15am at the MARC The young writer/director Gareth Evans is from Wales. If I'm not mistaken he married an Indonesian lady and lives in that country. I highly recommend this film! Gareth is a very talented director and he genuinely seems like a nice guy. The Indonesian marital art silat is practiced in this movie.

hello i must be going...

2012-01-20T04:20:00.000-08:00

One of the four films that opened the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City. Starring Melanie Lynskey who was in 57 episodes of TWO AND A HALF MEN. Lynskey first came into the scene in 1994 in the film HEAVENLY CREATURES that jump started Kate Winslet's career. She played George Clooney's sister in UP IN THE AIR.

I was lucky enough to obtain free tickets to the screening at Eccles. Directed by Todd Louiso who's known for his supporting roles in JERRY MAGUIRE and HIGH FIDELITY. I saw his previous Sundance entry LOVING LISA who's protagonists is a gas sniffer. That was a very odd film...

Blythe Danner and John Rubinstein portray Lynskey's character's parents. I must say that Danner looks phenomenal for a near 69 year old.

Lynskey's real life husband actor Jimmi Simpson has a small role an awkward and boring first date that wasn't going to become a second... In the Q&A after the film, Lynskey said she felt awkward pulling away from a kiss from her real husband since she's never done that in real life with Simpson.

And another thing, Louiso's wife wrote the film. This wasn't even mentioned in the Q&A.

I wasn't a big fan of the film. It had too many dead moments for my taste. I drank a diet Red Bull before the screening and still nearly fell asleep a couple of times. The look of the film was a bit dull.

However, Louiso, his wife Sarah Koskoff, Blythe Danner, Christopher Abbott, and Lynskey all seemed like very nice people when they spoke during the Q&A.

HELLO I MUST BE GOING is part of the dramatic competition at the festival and eligible for the audience award. Each audience member is given a ballot where they can vote on a scale of 1-5 for the film. I gave it a 3.

One last note- Melanie Lynskey took a bunch of pictures after the Q&A with audience members and my condo mate got into that action.

morgan freeman...

2012-01-15T19:17:00.000-08:00

The winner of the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2012 Golden Globes.

In 2003, I had the opportunity to see Morgan Freeman at the after party for the opening film of the Sundance Film Festival in Salt Lake City. The film is called LEVITY also starring Billy Bob Thornton. Going into my 15th year of attending Sundance, that night at the film premiere was first and last time I saw Robert Redford.

What a great actor with a phenomenal body of work!

new york football giants...

2012-01-15T15:18:00.000-08:00

I don't like Tom Coughlin and I don't like Eli Manning, but this team is hot going into the playoffs. The game isn't over, but the Packers secondary is absolutely horrible even with Charles Woodson.

I hope the Giants don't go on that similar Super Bowl run like in 2007...

Even if NY wins, they have to play at Candlestick next Sunday and the Niners don't have a porous defense like Green Bay.

The Giants leading 20-10 with a Hail Mary from Manning to Hakeem Nicks TD right before halftime. Phenomenal catch by Nicks!

Green Bay needs to develop their running attack and their receivers need to hold on to the ball. They've had too many drops.

Game over. New York at San Francisco next Sunday 3:30pm Pacific Time...

picture of the day...

2012-01-15T12:35:00.000-08:00

Basketball is a physical sport. Jermaine O'Neal executes a perfect right hook to the temple of Vince Carter...

I remember watching O'Neal get coached at Pete Newell's Big Man Camp in Honolulu when he was a 17 year old just drafted by the Indiana Pacers. He couldn't play at all at that time and he turned out to be an excellent NBA player. He's still only 33 and a 15 year NBA veteran. O'Neal really hasn't been an effective NBA player for a few seasons. Injuries have put a damper on his career.

Carter is a shell of his former playing self at 34.

new england patriots...

2012-01-15T12:27:00.000-08:00

It's hard for me to believe, but the Pats haven't won a Super Bowl since 2005. Alex Smith was finishing an undefeated season 12-0 with Utah coached by Urban Meyer. Meyer went on to win National Championships with Florida and is now coach of The Ohio State. Smith has been a quarterback for the Niners since being picked #1 in 2005 NFL Draft.

I may be wrong, but I foresee the San Francisco 49ers and the New England Patriots in the 2012 Super Bowl...

alex smith...

2012-01-15T10:50:00.000-08:00

I saw him in Park City during the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. I must admit, he didn't look like a football player. He looked frail. Alex had just come out of a luxury lounge on Main Street where they give celebs and quasi-celebs free shit like boots, coats, etc...

Today, Alex Smith is a winner like he was when he attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake. He's comeback from being a marginal NFL QB to a near Pro Bowl caliber player is astounding!

His touchdown pass to Vernon Davis in the final seconds to win the game versus New Orleans was a thing of beauty! A true signature moment in San Francisco 49ers history...

darron thomas...

2012-01-14T22:27:00.000-08:00

The quarterback from Oregon who's entering the NFL Draft after his junior season. He's had a hell of a record as a starter and threw for 63 TDs in the past two seasons. I personally think he should have stayed for his senior season, because I can't see him going very high in the draft. He might not get drafted? I could be proven wrong...

tom brady...

2012-01-14T18:48:00.000-08:00

I wrote in a previous post that I wanted Brady to throw 5 TD passes against Denver. He has in the first half.

35-7 New England leading Denver at halftime.

Game over...

Denver doesn't have enough firepower to overcome such a large deficit.

He ended up throwing 6. Tying a playoff record. 45-10.

vernon davis...

2012-01-14T17:16:00.000-08:00

THE CATCH 2.0!!!!! 30 years later! Vernon has come a long way from getting kicked off the field by shitty ex-coach Mike Singletary to a game winning catch against favored New Orleans. PHENOMENAL!!!

7 catches for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns!

earl barron...

2012-01-14T13:14:00.000-08:00

That's the best the Warriors could do replacing one of the worst number one draft picks in NBA history Kwame Brown?

Barron a seven-footer who shoots under 38% from the field. That's unbelievable!

denard robinson...

2012-01-14T13:05:00.000-08:00

The Michigan QB who's returning for his senior season is a perfect example of a great college signal caller who's skills don't translate to the NFL. Although, I really enjoy watching him play.

If he wants to play in the league, he'll have to change positions like Penn St's Michael Robinson who played wide receiver and mostly quarterback in college, then moved to running back and now is a full blown fullback for Seattle.

Denard Robinson is more suited to be a wide receiver or a running back in the mold of Darren Sproles.

curt menefee...

2012-01-14T12:46:00.000-08:00

My fucking sick and tired moment... I'm tired of fat Curt Menefee the studio host for the NFL on Fox calling my city San Francisco- San Fran. Nobody who lives in San Francisco calls the City San Fran- nobody!

Go Niners!!

queen of versailles...

2012-01-13T15:53:00.000-08:00

The doc is one of the opening-night films at Sundance next Thursday. It's a tough ticket and I'll be lucky to see one of QUEEN OF VERSAILLES three other screenings in Park City. It's the documentary I really want to see at the fest. Pictured is Jacqueline Siegel wife of time-share real estate mogul David Siegel of Westgate Resorts. Planet Hollywood in Vegas has a Westgate Tower.

If you want to know what the doc is about- google it. And if you google the film, you'll find out that David Siegel is suing the festival and people behind the film for defaming his business in the Sundance online film guide. I think it's fucking ridiculous. The added publicity will only make this film more difficult to see and in the end it will help his business. It's name recognition- I had never heard of Westgate before doing research on this doc. I've noticed the Westgate Tower in Vegas, but before it reminded me of Playboy model who turned hardcore on the internet Sandee Westgate.

wade phillips...

2012-01-13T15:26:00.000-08:00

Smart move by Bum's son the current defensive coordinator of the Houston Texans by withdrawing from an interview for the Tampa Bay Bucs head coaching job. Wade is a much better defensive coordinator than a head coach. Plus, he has health problems. Houston is in the second round of playoffs- Tampa Bay is in a state of flux...

ross mirkarimi...

2012-01-13T13:52:00.000-08:00

I used to look at his last name and not really look at it and think it was Japanese. Obviously, it isn't...

The new sheriff in town may be charged with domestic violence. I think it's odd that the newly-elected sheriff is involved in this type of alleged incident?

I know I didn't vote for him...

Update: the guy is expected to be charged with domestic violence battery, child endangerment and dissuading a witness. And he did get charged...

jeff fisher...

2012-01-13T13:16:00.000-08:00

He finally signs as head coach of the St. Louis Rams. For awhile there, I thought he was holding both Miami and St. Louis hostage.

I personally would rather go to Miami. The difference is the Rams have a supposed franchise quarterback in Sam Bradford, but the jury is still out in my estimation...

I'm a bit pissed at Fisher for not taking the USC job when it was offered to him- giving punk kid Kiffin the opportunity to get a huge undeserved contract and being able to recruit top notch athletes. Now the punk kid is thriving at USC...

Don't really see the Rams competing against the Niners for seasons to come...

mark jackson...

2012-01-12T22:43:00.000-08:00

The new Golden State Warriors head coach who talks big, but can't back it up is now 3-7 in 10 games which is about 15% of the shortened 66 games season.

I thought winning 30 games was a stretch when the season started, now 20 might not be within reach.

With new ownership, I thought the Warriors would bring in a name coach with experience, not a name ex-NBA player who has been in the broadcaster/analyst for the past several years.

Yes, Golden State doesn't have the players to win consistently in the Association. Their win over the Heat the other night was a aberration.

The East Bay is full of dysfunctional pro teams starting with the Oakland A's, the Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors.

With no coaching experience you would think Mark Jackson would be more humble. Being cocky and having a horrible record isn't a recipe for success. Keith Smart is a better coach than Jackson. The guy at least paid his dues...

tim tebow...

2012-01-12T16:33:00.000-08:00

I fucking sick and tired of reading about the guy. He had a hell of a game against the Steelers. Threw long passes that I didn't think he had to the ability to complete. It does help to have a big speedy receiver like Damaryius Thomas.

I just hope the Patriots dominate the Broncos on Saturday and I won't have to hear about that religious fanatic until next season.

I really don't believe sports and religion mix. For example, you have two zealots on opposite teams praying to god for his team to win. There's only one winner and one loser in football. Does god prefer the winner over the loser- I think not.

One of the big problems is the media is giving this guy too much press. Not just sports media, but fluffy shows like Access Hollywood.

In the beginning of the season, I thought he got too much negative press for being a quarterback that doesn't fit the mold of a prototypical signal caller. Now, he's all over the place for having a decent season, but not a season that merits all this attention. Denver went 8-8 in the regular season and was victorious over an old beat up Pittsburgh team in their backyard in the first game of the playoffs after losing three straight to end the regular season. Does that warrant so much attention?

Tom Brady, please throw about 5 TD passes with the Patriot's maligned defense playing good enough for the win. That's all I want...

mike silver...

2012-01-11T13:19:00.000-08:00

A writer for Yahoo Sports who used to work for Sports Illustrated. A CAL grad and a CAL fanatic. I generally enjoy reading his column. I don't always agree with the guy, but he's better than most of the sports writers out there.

He just wrote about Mark Davis the owner of the Raiders being over his head. I basically agree with him.
Silver seems to be a fan of recently fired Hue Jackson. I liked Jackson until his team fell apart at the end of the season. Watching the Raiders led by Jackson was very frustrating. They blew too many big leads. That can be attributed to bad coaching. His tirade after losing to the Chargers was ridiculous.

Hue Jackson needs to reestablish himself as an offensive coordinator somewhere before getting another opportunity as a head coach. I don't see it happening for awhile.

The Raiders have weapons on offense and their defense is suspect. Winston Moss the current assistant head coach/linebacker coach of the Green Bay Packers is the early favorite to replace Jackson since newly hired GM Reggie McKenzie was the director of player personnel of the Pack. And both are former Raiders.

captain kangaroo and mark davis...

2012-01-11T12:35:00.000-08:00

Mark Davis isn't Al Davis' son, but Captain Kangaroo's offspring...

For those who are too young to remember CK. He was on CBS for nearly 30 years ending his run in 1984. Then he was on PBS for another 9 years or so. A kids show that wasn't on my watch list.

Mark Davis has the basic bowl cut. You would think inheriting the Raiders from his late father- he could afford a better hair cut. Absolutely horrible!

It must be tough to be a Raiders fan...

stacy keibler...

2012-01-11T10:59:00.000-08:00

One thing for sure she has some long legs. And when I think of her name it reminds me of Keebler cookies, a company which used to advertise heavily on television, yet I haven't seen an ad for years. The product is fair at best.

I saw Stacy more than a few years ago hosting an event in the City. She's decent looking in person, but she was chomping on gum all evening. A definite turnoff. Then again, not enough to kick her out of bed in some parallel world that something like that is probable...

I don't think Keibler is the one for George Clooney. The affair will help her career- whatever that is? Wasn't she a professional wrestler? Is she an actress? She has many credits on imdb.com. A model- that's more feasible with those long legs and body...

In heels, she towers over Clooney. I'd say Clooney is about 5'10, maybe 5'11. Keibler is at least that tall. With some Louboutin's she's about 6'4- 6'5.

The over and under on the Clooney-Keebler romance is 9 months in my view....

tropisueno...

2012-01-10T16:57:00.001-08:00

Located on Yerba Buena Lane in the City. Excellent Happy Hour from 4-6 Monday- Friday.

I get the $2 taco truck style tacos. And their $5 El Ranchero Tequila(100% Blue Agave) Margarita.

I'm on my third margarita and feeling no pain...

hue jackson...

2012-01-10T11:21:00.000-08:00

Just fired as head coach of the Oakland Raiders. This comes after the Raiders hired Reggie McKenzie as their new GM. Let's make it clear- this isn't the offensive lineman who used to block for OJ in Buffalo. This Reggie McKenzie is an ex-Raider and has had success as Director of Football Operations for the Green Bay Packers.

New general managers like to bring in their own head coach. And Hue Jackson basically fell apart after the Raiders lost to the Chargers which saved Norv Turner's job with the San Diego Chargers.

I personally believe Jackson should have gotten the opportunity to coach the Raiders next season, but his antics at the end of the season and the trade he made for Carson Palmer which could result into two first round draft choices for the Cincinnati Bengals sealed his fate.

papa john's...

2012-01-10T01:38:00.000-08:00

It appalls me that such overt racism exists in this country and in Manhattan where there are so many different races living and working on that island. There are hundreds of pizza joints in Manhattan and the young Korean lady eats a pie at a Papa John's. I find that appalling too. Then again, I've never had a pizza at Papa John's. And to be perfectly honest, I've tried many slices of pizza and whole pizzas in Manhattan and a small percentage of them were any good.

Papa John's will forever be linked to the "lady chinky eyes" receipt. Instead of throwing footballs in his commercials, the real Papa John should produce a commercial that condemns racism and offers discount on pizza for a limited time. I'm sure it will drum up business for all the Papa John's stores throughout the country. And it would be good PR...

trader joe's turkey gravy...

2012-01-09T20:37:00.000-08:00

I'm a big fan of Trader Joe's- a big fan, but that stuff they're selling as turkey gravy in a carton is absolutely horrible! Wow! It's that bad!

The gravy they make and use at Rainbow Drive-In in Honolulu has a secret ingredient- dried shrimp?

I guess the first mistake I made was thinking turkey gravy would be an adequate substitute for brown beef based gravy for a loco moco(a hamburger patty and an egg over easy over rice with gravy).

marty schottenheimer...

2012-01-09T14:13:00.000-08:00

I just read he's being interviewed for the vacant Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coaching job. Marty is 68, but the guy was fired after posting a 14-2 regular season mark with the San Diego Chargers in 2007 and never got another head coaching job in the NFL. The UFL doesn't count. Yes, they did lose in the playoffs. I don't think any NFL coach has been fired after a 14-2 regular season record?

His son Brian, currently the maligned offensive coordinator of the New York Jets just interviewed for the Jacksonville Jaguar job. The guy doesn't deserve it.

I believe the NFL is shying away from young punk head coaches. Going back to Don Shula's son David - they just don't work out. Recent petulant young NFL coaches that did horrible are my favorites(I'm being facetious)Lane "Baby" Kiffin and Josh McDaniels.

Tampa, give Marty another shot- he deserves it and he can hire his son as an offensive coordinator and groom him for a head coaching job if and when he deserves it...

debby boone...

2012-01-08T18:41:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how fine she looks @ 55 years old. She's Pat Boone's daughter and she's known for her hit YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE back in 1977. I just saw her singing the Carpenters' iconic song CLOSE TO YOU on PBS and she did it quite well.

rodney harrison...

2012-01-07T15:17:00.000-08:00

He has no business being an analyst on Football Night in America on NBC. He's so fucking negative! Harrison was once one of the dirtiest players in the league and now it appalls me how he criticizes players who he once played with. A certain amount of criticism is good, but Harrison goes overboard. Man, I'd rather have Tiki Barber with Tony Dungy...

bill o'brien...

2012-01-06T09:45:00.000-08:00

New head football coach at Penn St. My first question- who in the fuck is he? His claim to fame is the shouting match he had with Tom Brady as offensive coordinator with the New England Patriots. I don't get why GMs, Athletic Directors, University Presidents overestimate assistant coaches with the Patriots.
Charlie Weiss did a shit job with Notre Dame and we'll see how he does with Kansas. Eric Mangini had some early success with the Jets, but he flamed out with the Browns. Punk kid Josh McDaniels did a horrible job with the Broncos. Romeo Crennel who was a defensive coordinator didn't do well with Cleveland, but I think he'll do okay if he gets the Chief's job. Terrible hire by Penn State.

rob lowe...

2012-01-05T09:07:00.000-08:00

The guy is still very good looking at 47. He maintains a youthful appearance. Lowe has really come a long way from his controversial period when he did the film BAD INFLUENCE and a sex tape scandal with an underage girl. This was nearly 25 years ago.

david shaw...

2012-01-03T21:37:00.000-08:00

Young Shaw generally did an excellent job replacing Jim Harbaugh as head football coach of Stanford, but his conservative decisions that culminated in relying on a shaky redshirt freshman to win the Fiesta Bowl with a chip shot field goal was inexcusable! It was a college game, not the NFL where there are reliable place kickers.

chasing papi...

2011-12-29T12:26:00.000-08:00

This is the film where I first became familiar with Sofia Vergara. She was blonde in this film and hot, hot, hot!!! Another beauty featured in this movie Roselyn Sanchez. I saw her in person at Sundance for the crappy film NIGHTSTALKER(2002) which was screened at midnight at the historic Egyptian Theatre. Roselyn was very good looking in person, but was embarrassed by taking part in a shitty movie where a bunch of people including me walked out.

brian orakpo...

2011-12-28T18:10:00.000-08:00

Don't understand why he has a national commercial with the insurance company that features cavemen? And Orakpo is another name for a sack. Give me a fucking break! The guy has 27 sacks in three seasons. Minnesota's Jared Allen has 44.5 sacks in the same time frame. The Cowboys' DeMarcus Ware has 45 sacks in three seasons with one game left in the regular season. With 7 sacks this season Orakpo isn't even in the top 20. Again, why did this guy get a national commercial?

robert blake...

2011-12-23T14:27:00.000-08:00

I thought the guy was dead? He's 78 and he looks in terrific shape. He seems a bit crazy, yet he's quite interesting. The last time I heard of Baretta, he was cleared of murder charges. He was later found liable for his wife's death, appealed the ruling, lost, and it seems to this day, he's had financial difficulties. Blake has lived a crazy life...

the golden state warriors...

2011-12-13T13:36:00.000-08:00

I was really pissed when Jeremy Lin the Ws waived the Paly High and Harvard grad. Today I'm really mad that Kwame Brown was signed for a reported 7 million. And I'm still not happy that Mark Jackson is head coach without any head coaching experience. What the fuck!!!

a charlie brown christmas...

2011-12-05T20:01:00.001-08:00

1965. Man, this show brings back memories...

Charles Schulz was a genius. I must go to the the Charles M. Schulz museum in Santa Rosa...

kraft fight hunger bowl...

2011-12-05T18:26:00.001-08:00

Combined records of UCLA and Illinois 12-13. Both coaches were fired. UCLA is 6-7 and needed special permission from the NCAA to participate. I've gone to more than a few bowl games at AT&T Park and there is no way I'm going to this one...

live with kelly...

2011-12-05T09:22:00.001-08:00

Without Regis Philbin, this show sucks! Anderson Cooper would have been perfect to replace Regis, but now he has his own mediocre talk show or whatever the fuck it is... To me, this show is almost unwatchable at this moment in time. I foresee this show being cancelled within the year, unless they find a strong co-host.

walt hazzard...

2011-11-19T16:41:00.001-08:00

The UCLA legend was the first starting point guard for the Seattle Supersonics back in the 1967-1968 maiden season for my hometown team that is now the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Hazzard passed away yesterday at 69. Walt was a muslim and went by his Islamic name Mahdi Abdul-Rahman for awhile, but for professional reasons resorted back to his birth name.

As people I grew up respecting are passing away- it makes me realize how short and precious life is...

jerry sandusky interview...

2011-11-14T22:41:00.001-08:00

With Bob Costas. My first thought was why?

I just heard the telephone interview and Sandusky doesn't sound like he's telling the truth.

Yes, his voice sounds creepy and tired.

He admits to showering with the youths, but he said it was horseplay and not sexual.

Why in the fuck does an old white guy want to shower with young boys? Just the thought is disgusting!

This Sandusky predator lives in a fantasy world and is lying through his teeth.

great football weekend in the bay area...

2011-11-12T12:40:00.001-08:00

Oregon @ Stanford today and the New York Football Giants @ decrepit Candlestick playing the Niners on Sunday.

And to a lesser note- the Oregon State playing CAL today @ AT@T Park where the tickets are way overpriced! Tedford will never lead the Bears to where Harbaugh and now Shaw is taking the Cardinal.

joe paterno...

2011-11-11T09:56:00.001-08:00

I was never a Penn State fan. I've respected that the school developed some of the best linebackers of all-time. I've never liked their plain uniforms without names on the back of the jerseys. When ex-Florida State coach Bobby Bowden and Joe Pa were going neck and neck for the all-time Division 1 win record, I was pulling for Bowden. From 2000-2005, Paterno's record 26-33, most coaches for a high profile program would have been fired during that period, but Joe Pa survived even when the powers that be of Penn State suggested he retire. You have to realize that Paterno turned 74 during the 2000 season.

It's unfortunate that Paterno will forever be tainted by Sandusky.

jerry sandusky...

2011-11-11T09:43:00.001-08:00

I've read quite a bit about the ex-Penn State defensive coordinator who has been charged with child molestation and one thing that sticks out in my mind is why did he retire at 55 when he was basically one of the most respected assistant coaches in college football? It's been written that he quit after learning from Joe Pa that he wasn't going to replace him as head coach of Penn State. I'm speculating that the guy was forced out because of alleged incidents that were reported starting from 1994. Sandusky retired in 1999.

5a5 steak lounge...

2011-11-10T17:34:00.001-08:00

Their Mini French Dip which they serve only on Thursday and Friday for Happy Hour for $5 is phenomenal!!!

mcrib...

2011-11-09T15:27:00.001-08:00

I hate to admit this, but those things made with mystery meat are quite tasty and it makes it better that the McRib is on a limited run. It will be gone before you know it...

brad pitt...

2011-11-04T12:22:00.001-07:00

Excellent in MONEYBALL the film, although he's about a half foot shorter than the real Billy Beane.

But, it's the movies- Meryl Streep is about a foot shorter than the late Julia Child.

carlos pena...

2011-11-04T12:06:00.001-07:00

Although, he hit batted under .200 in 2010. Pena hit 248 home runs after being traded from the A's in 2002 with a high of 46 dingers in 2007. Pena was also in the World Series with the low payroll Tampa Bay Rays.

moneyball the movie...

2011-11-04T11:37:00.001-07:00

Bullshit line by the fictional Peter Brand- Kevin Yokoulis walks more than anyone in baseball other than Barry Bonds. Totally incorrect.

On a positive note- a cameo by the beautiful Lisa Guerrero.

Also, Brad Pitts tells the fictional Brand -text me the play by play. Who in the fuck texts in 2002?

Art Howe must be pissed to have a short fat fuck Philip Seymour Hoffman playing him.

An overhead shot showing Oracle Arena next to the Oakland Coliseum in 2002 was incorrect. It didn't become Oracle until 2007.

billy beane...

2011-11-04T11:05:00.001-07:00

Most overhyped and overrated GM in professional sports...

One of his dumbest moves was trading Carlos Gonzalez and keeping injury prone Ryan Sweeney.

Another bad move, not hiring Ron Washington as a manager. Sticking with his buddy Bob Geren who was 42 games under .500 for 4 1/2 seasons.

Signing perpetually injured Eric Chavez to a huge long term contract.

The list goes on and on...

I'm writing this note while watching the "fictional" MONEYBALL.

the girl with a dragon tattoo...

2011-11-04T10:46:00.001-07:00

Why in the fuck did they remake a very good Swedish film?

MONEY...

Not artistic integrity.

phil simms...

2011-11-03T22:25:00.000-07:00

On Sirius/XM, the ex-Giants quarterback turned analyst said that Stanford's Andrew Luck is a bit overhyped because his arm strength may not be there.

I believe arm strength is overrated. Look at JaMarcus Russell- that guy can throw the ball a mile and at 26, he's out of the league. Ex-Cal QB and current Raider Kyle Boller could throw a football on his knees from the 50 yard line through the goal post. Boller is a marginal backup in the league.

Joe Montana didn't have the strongest arm around, but he was a leader and accurate.

One thing I've seen with Luck is that he can roll to the left(he's a right hander) and throw across his body to the right with accuracy and zing.

Simms was an excellent quarterback and he's generally a very good analyst with an ornery side to him. I believe he's incorrect in his assessment of Luck's arm.

Stanford has had a history of great quarterbacks- Frankie Albert to John Brodie to Jim Plunkett to John Elway and now Andrew Luck.

wayfare tavern...

2011-11-03T12:14:00.000-07:00

I just saw Willie Brown's comment in the Comicle about Wayfare's fried chicken. For once, I agree with him. I used to enjoy watching Tyler Florence on the Food Network.

The fried chicken at Wayfare Tavern is $22 and served without anything. No sides at all. No veggies, no potatoes. Nothing...

I've eaten at Wayfare more than a few times and I don't foresee going back to dine with so many other options in the City.

To me, the fried chicken at Wayfare Tavern is fair at best...

virgin america...

2011-11-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

I love the airline, but give me a fucking break, their website has been down or not up to date for nearly a week. I wonder how much business they lost in this time period?

And another thing, why doesn't the airline have an iPhone app? Southworst has had an iPhone app for quite some time...

One thing I learned is their maximum baggage weight is now 50 pounds without paying an overage fee.
Before it was 70 pounds.

jet blue...

2011-11-01T10:38:00.000-07:00

Generally, I've only heard good things about the airline, but twice in less than four years Jet Blue has stranded passengers on the tarmac for around seven hours. My goodness, you would think the airline would have learned from their previous incident.

In September of 2010, I was flying Virgin America out of JFK(where the first Jet Blue tarmac fiasco happened) and we were stranded on the tarmac for about two hours. Virgin America made sure to pull the plane back into a gate and give passengers the opportunity to rebook for free or wait until the flight was clear for departure.

I've always wanted to fly Jet Blue, but I've never gotten around to flying the airline since most of the routes that I'd want to fly are handled by Virgin America. Now, with this second incident- I don't foresee flying the airline...

lane kiffin...

2011-10-31T15:22:00.000-07:00

I've written a few posts about this fucking cry baby. Granted USC played Stanford tough. It was a hell of a game! But this punk has to complain about officiating after the fact saying that the officials lied to him about getting a timeout before the end of regulation. The week before it was his players saying that Notre Dame's coach Brian Kelly quit before the game was over. This fucking punk can't stay away from controversy. I blame the late Al Davis for giving this punk kid a chance to become head coach of the Raiders out of the blue.

Update: Baby Kiffin was fined $10K by the Pac 12 commissioner for criticizing officiating. Not enough in my book. $10K is nothing to Kiffin who's make anywhere from $2.5 to $4 million a season.

tim tebow...

2011-10-31T14:56:00.000-07:00

I remember when Michael Vick came out of prison a few years ago and the so-called experts said he wouldn't be an effective NFL quarterback anymore. He was too far removed from the game and his style didn't mesh in the NFL. Many had to eat their words. Vick is the most exciting player in the the league and a top five quarterback.

Tebow isn't Vick, but their styles have some similarities. I think it's too early to tell if Tebow will be an decent QB in the league. My goodness, the Niner Alex Smith was also coached in college by Urban Meyer and up until this season he was generally viewed as a bust, especially since he was the number one pick in the 2005 draft. Having Jim Harbaugh as his head coach has helped Smith flourish this season- his seventh year in the league. I don't think Denver head coach John Fox and offensive coordinator Mike McCoy are good fits for Tebow's talent.

It's all about wins. Tebow is 1-1 as a starter this season. Denver plays at Oakland this Sunday. After the Raiders got shellacked by the Kansas City two Sundays ago, they need a win over the Broncos. And hopefully, the Raiders sell out, so I can watched the game on television. Tebow is good TV...

jamarcus russell...

2011-10-31T14:34:00.000-07:00

Just read Sports Illustrated's profile on Russell by Jon Wertheim. I was steered to that article by reading Michael Silver's Morning Rush in Yahoo Sports.

JaMarcus is still only 26 years old. Sure he fucked up with the Raiders, but I just don't get why he doesn't get another chance? Indianapolis has a couple QBs that don't belong in the NFL. Miami has Matt Moore starting and is backed up by JP Losman. Give me a fucking break! Seattle with Tavaris Jackson and Charlie Whitehurst doesn't cause much fright to an opposing defense.

Sure JaMarcus has proven to be a fat lazy fuck in the past, but if anyone saw him at LSU knows the kid has talent. The kid needs another chance for redemption...

kris humphries...

2011-10-31T14:12:00.000-07:00

I saw him play in a McDonald's High School All American game several years ago. I believe he played a season at the University of Minnesota and I lost track of him.

He was basically a mediocre NBA player who finally blossomed last season averaging 10 points and 10.4 rebounds a game with the New Jersey Nets- his eighth year in the league. And Humphries is still only 26 years old.

How he got involved with that media whore Kim Kardashian is beyond my comprehension?

I didn't think the marriage would last a year, but a little over two months- give me a fucking break!

I hope this ordeal doesn't fuck up his NBA career? Humphries took several years to develop into a decent NBA player and he still has room for improvement.

I'm definitely anti-Kim Kardashian. She has parlayed no-talent into a lucrative multi-million dollar brand. I've seen her in person about six years ago when she was dating Reggie Bush at Sundance. She's very good looking in person and I remember how Bush was getting all the attention and she was basically unnoticed. I could feel she didn't like that...

Now Reggie Bush is but an average NFL players and Kim Kardashian is a household name.

Unfortunately, Kris Humphries will be infamous for marrying the rich head case Kim Kardashian.

tony la russa...

2011-10-19T23:52:00.000-07:00

Up until 2006, when La Russa managed the Cardinals to a World Series title, I never respected La Russa, because I thought he should have won more World Series titles with the Oakland A's with their powerful lineup of Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco and great pitching with Dave Stewart and Dennis Eckersley. The A's were in the World Series three straight years from 1988-1990 with La Russa as the manager. In 1989, the A's swepted the San Francisco Giants that was marred by the Loma Prieta earthquake. I went to the game 4 of the 1990 World Series in Oakland, when the A's were swept by the Cincinnati Reds.

Now, the Cardinals are up 1-0 in the 2011 World Series and I'm really starting to respect La Russa as a great manager. St. Louis may not beat the Texas Rangers, but I wouldn't bet against them...

jim harbaugh...

2011-10-17T16:47:00.001-07:00

I've seen him shake Pete Carroll in the same fashion as he did with overreacting Schwartz of the Lions. It really is too early to tell after 6 games, but Harbaugh seems like the real deal. He proved me wrong at Stanford where he came from Division 3 University of San Diego. Harbaugh is definitely a cocky bastard who rubs people the wrong way, but the guy is a winner. Fuck Jim Schwartz!

washington huskies football...

2011-10-15T21:38:00.000-07:00

I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and I attended UDub. Husky football is more important in Seattle than the Mariners and Seahawks combined.

I can't believe the Huskies are 5-1 with their only loss being to #14 Nebraska, who were ranked #11 at the time.

Washington is playing Stanford in Palo Alto next saturday, which could be an interesting game, but I'm fairly certain the Cardinal will prevail with QB Andrew Luck throwing about 4 TD passes.

I'm happy for my Dawgs, but I'm realistic and I'll be satisfied with an 8-4 record with a minor bowl appearance.

steve wozniak...

2011-10-14T22:32:00.000-07:00

You gotta love Woz waiting in line for 20 hours to buy an iPhone 4S at the Apple Store in Los Gatos. I've seen him around the South Bay more than a few times and he always seemed to have a great attitude. It's helps being a multi-millionaire who still receives checks from Apple.

Seeing the co-founder of Apple enthusiastically getting his iPhone 4S makes me want to replace my iPhone 4, but I'll wait for the next generation.

volume level of films...

2011-10-13T14:14:00.000-07:00

I watch a lot of movies on Netflix and I've been noticing the volume on many films are inconsistent. One moment it's too loud and the next moment I can barely hear the dialog. This fucking drives me nuts! I have to keep adjusting the volume control!

holding a wine glass correctly...

2011-10-13T10:29:00.000-07:00

And I'm talking about a wine glass with a stem. I was watching The Today Show with Hoda and Kathie Lee with guest actor Anthony Mackie and he brought a bottle of chablis from France. Apparently, Mackie owns a restaurant/bar in Brooklyn which serves only American wine and beer. He brought a bottle from his own stash.

Hoda doesn't know how to hold a wine glass. She doesn't hold it by the stem, which is more crucial when drinking white wine, where she's actually warming the wine by holding it by the bowl.

Kathie Lee and Mackie know how to hold a wine glass correctly.

I was taught as a 21 year old how to hold a wine glass when I went wine tasting at Beringer Winery in Napa many, many moons ago.

ios 5...

2011-10-12T23:38:00.000-07:00

I own an iPhone 4 and I won't upgrade to an iPhone 4S. I'll wait for the 5. I won't be able to use Siri, but I don't really give a shit, because I don't use the voice control functions on my phone.

Highlights of iOS 5 for me:

iMessage is a good app since it enables me to use wifi to text. I don't get a very good signal in my apartment and texting can be a challenge at times.

Reminders is another app that comes in handy. I can use this app to remind myself to buy specific groceries, etc... without using the Notes app.

I'm not a big tweeter, so the enhanced Twitter functions does nothing for me.

Being able to use the the volume up button to take a picture comes in handy, as does the access from lock screen to open up the Camera app. I will note that you need to double tap the home button from the lock screen to get to that point.

I haven't played around enough with the editing functions in the Photos app to get a good read on it.There are many other improvements that I failed to mention, yet the bottom line is- I highly recommend downloading iOS5 for any iPhone 4 user and iPad user.

jimmy rollins...

2011-10-11T20:27:00.000-07:00

The Alameda native is a free agent and Vallejo's C.C. Sabathia predicted recently that Rollins would sign with the San Francisco Giants. I hope not. Rollins is turning 33 in November and his numbers have been fading the last few seasons. Plus, he wants a five-year contract. I'd rather see the G-Men develop Brandon Crawford at shortstop, than waste $40-60 million on a player who has never hit .300 and is definitely on the downside of his career. Let another team waste their money on Rollins...

aaron rodgers....

2011-10-10T16:59:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to see him play live for CAL. I knew he'd be an NFL quarterback, but never in my wildest dreams did I think he'd be the premier signal caller in the league with a healthy and effective Tom Brady still playing. Since Peyton Manning is pretty much out for the 2011 season, his name can't be put in the equation.

Rodgers has done well to rid himself of the mechanical release that CAL coach Jeff Tedford teaches his quarterbacks. He's now more of a gunslinger like Favre without the high interception rate.

I just noticed a State Farm commercial where they mock his touchdown celebration. It's where Rodgers puts on an invisible championship belt. It's a pretty funny ad.

Alex Smith has done well under first year head coach Jim Harbaugh's tutelage, but he's no Aaron Rodgers and Niners will forever regret picking Smith over Rodgers in the 2005 NFL Draft.

Super Bowl victories- Rodgers 1 and Favre 1. Favre a certain Hall of Famer. Rodgers?

steve jobs...

2011-10-05T20:37:00.000-07:00

It was inevitable, but I was shocked and saddened by the passing of Steve Jobs...

I am a Macuser. I have never owned a PC and I never will...

I remember when Apple stock was $12 a share.

I'm writing this post on a MacBook.

I own a MacBook Air. I had an original iPad. I've had four iPhones.

I still have an iMac.

I had an opportunity to buy Apple stock when it went public in 1980. Stupidly, I didn't take advantage of that opportunity.

I will never forget October, 5, 2011... I was at Costco in the City when I received a text message from MSNBC on my iPhone 4 about Jobs' demise.

sf comicle...

2011-10-04T10:35:00.001-07:00

It's a shame that this rag is doing such a shitty job of covering the iPhone5 announcement. The New York Times is doing a far superior job. Even the The Guardian from the UK is covering the event better than the comicle...

It's actually called the iPhone 4S.

vegas notes...

2011-09-30T17:57:00.001-07:00

The Hard Rock Hotel pool is open to Rockstar members Monday thru Thursday. You don't need to be staying at the hotel.

Pink Taco in the HRH offers $1 street tacos and small frozen margaritas from 1pm to 3pm. Also Monday-Thursday. You need to show your Rockstar card. The tacos aren't substantial like a Tijuana street taco can be. I had 8 yesterday, which barely tickled my tummy.

matsuri super premium short grain rice...

2011-09-21T22:01:00.000-07:00

I usually buy Tamaki, but the price has doubled since the last time I purchased it. I was looking for another alternative and happened upon Matsuri Golden Koshihikari which was a couple dollars cheaper and I tried it out tonight and it's excellent!

lucca deli...

2011-09-11T19:01:00.001-07:00

Located on Chestnut near Steiner. I used to live less than a block away on Steiner. I've had more than a few meals at this joint.

I love their sandwiches, but Lucca's macaroni salad is phenomenal!

Just yesterday, I noshed on salami sandwich on a soft sourdough roll with a small order of mac salad and walked to the Presidio and sat in front of the Letterman Digital Arts Center and I thought to myself how delicious my meal was!

I'm just not a big fan of the Marina... Too old. On Saturday, it seemed like a frat party on Chestnut.

tiki barber...

2011-09-05T13:48:00.000-07:00

I was one of the many who was happy about his fall from grace. I sensed something fake about the guy. He retired from football a year before the Giants won the Super Bowl. I didn't believe he deserved to be on the Today Show. And then his betrayal of his wife...

But come on! Enough is enough! The guy needs another chance. He's better than many running backs on NFL rosters. Sure he's 36 years old, but his body hasn't taken the pounding for four seasons.

Well, the guy just got engaged. I hope he gets another chance in broadcasting?

today is my birthday...

2011-08-24T06:54:00.000-07:00

At this stage of my life, getting a year older isn't very fun. But I do realize that life is short and I must enjoy every single day of my life. I know it isn't always easy...

august 11, 2011...

2011-08-11T16:39:00.001-07:00

I've had back spasms for over a week and hopefully today I'm on my road to recovery...

I know my attitude is better today- which is probably why my back feels better...

Here's to an attitude adjustment and a pain free back!!

happy birthday...

2011-08-10T10:19:00.000-07:00

To a person that has caused me much heartache in the past six months. Through it all, I want her to have a fantastic 40th birthday and I want her to be happy... That's all...

a time to move forward...

2011-08-09T13:38:00.000-07:00

I need to put all my energy into positive things. I can't worry about the past- it's over. I have to concentrate on the now...

gold club sf lunch buffet...

2011-07-29T12:17:00.001-07:00

I'm writing this post from the club.

Great value for the $5 cover! Food is decent. I wasn't very hungry.

Starts at 11:30 AM. On Thursday and Friday. Until 2 PM.

Talent isn't very good...

can't wait until august...

2011-07-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

I really should cherish each and every day of this life, but I've had a uneasy July. I'll start making things right from today and prepare myself for a special August.

peace of mind...

2011-07-22T13:56:00.001-07:00

Other than health, it's the most important aspect of life...

letting go of the past...

2011-07-20T04:55:00.000-07:00

I need to move forward and forget about how someone has disappointed me more than anyone I've ever encountered in the my life...

For over five months, my life has been a shambles. I knew in my gut that this thing was wrong, but I kept pursuing it. I have only myself to blame...

Hopefully, by writing my thoughts, it will be a release and I can start enjoying this precious life again...

the worst woman i've ever met...

2011-07-18T08:09:00.000-07:00

Never judge a book by its cover. It will only disappoint you... I was mesmerized by a picture of a woman and I just had to meet her. It took me a couple years, but I finally met her. It was great at first, but once I found out what she's made of, she turned out to be a nightmare...

History is important. I try to give a person a benefit of the doubt, but what they did in their past is an indicator of what she'll do in the present and the future.

I hate to regret things, but I truly regret meeting this despicable person. She really is the worst woman I've ever met...

soul searching...

2011-07-06T09:09:00.000-07:00

I am weeding someone out of my life that has caused me much pain and sorrow. I was mesmerized by her beauty and she wasn't the person I thought she was. It was a one-sided friendship in which I got nothing in return. One shouldn't expect reward when you do something from the goodness of your heart, but appreciation is all I wanted...

in flight...

2011-06-29T14:19:00.000-07:00

One thing I like about cross country flights is that wifi is available to pass the time and take care of business.

Love going to Hawaii, but wifi doesn't work over the ocean unless it's from a satellite..

yesterday was a good day...

2011-06-29T11:35:00.000-07:00

The morning started off well, but after that, I felt an uneasiness. It's all in my head

Today is a new day and I'm heading to New York.

NY goes to NY!!

today will be a good day...

2011-06-28T08:42:00.000-07:00

I don't blog enough. I used to blog all of the time. I keep saying I will and hopefully I can make a promise to myself that I will blog on a consistent basis again.

That being said, I look forward to today, because it could determine how my life will be for the immediate future and perhaps beyond...

one reason I don't read the newspaper in honolulu...

2011-06-10T10:36:00.001-07:00

This idiot sports columnist for the Star Advertiser is touting a walk-on UH quarterback as a Heisman Trophy candidate.

I won't even mention the sportswriter and QB by name. It's too fucking ridiculous!!

Reading the newspaper in HNL is like reading the local paper in Grass Valley, CA...

honolulu zoo...

2011-06-08T22:22:00.001-07:00

Went there for the first time in decades. I'm glad I went, but I couldn't call the zoo a world class facility.

Today was the first day of their summer concert series where the entrance fee is only $3 after 4:30pm and the music starts at 6pm.

a new beginning...

2011-05-28T17:32:00.000-07:00

I've been in a serious funk for about a month. It's time to get out of this funk and go forward, forget about the past, and live for today and the future...

time...

2011-05-24T12:12:00.001-07:00

I wish time would go a bit faster, because I want to get out of this funk I'm in...

ethics...

2011-05-23T10:54:00.001-07:00

It is the felony of Extortion to threaten criminal prosecution to gain advantage in a civil dispute, which is what this is. It also is a serious violation of the Rules of Ethics applicable to lawyers in every one of the 50 American states.

free coffee...

2011-05-21T14:50:00.001-07:00

If you can blend in- there is free coffee available at the Halekulani near the pool...

The place is like a fortress- too much security...

losing weight...

2011-05-19T15:51:00.001-07:00

Hawaii isn't a good place to try to lose poundage when there's so much tasty and fattening food everywhere!!

house without a key...

2011-05-18T22:53:00.001-07:00

There wasn't a soul in the bar at the Halekulani in HNL and since I was wearing a dress shirt with $100 shorts- I was relegated to the outside area...

Stupid fucking rule. No shorts in the bar area. Fuck, I go to the best places in the City in shorts...

blind post...

2011-05-18T09:15:00.001-07:00

While at a stoplight on Ward and Ala Moana Blvd- I saw a pretentious fellow who used to live in the City crossing the street.

This was 2 minutes shy of 6am.

I yelled his name and he saw me...

Small fucking world!

He's blended in with those fugly business aloha shirts.

a smile...

2011-05-16T06:52:00.000-07:00

I hope to put a smile on someone's face today...

If that's all I do all day- then it was a good day...

For some reason, I thought I wrote this somewhere else? Twitter?