Wow - I have not blogged in while. Been so busy with work, as well as a play I'm working on that I feel like I'm buried in a hole. Well, even in that hole, I still wanted to put up some pics I took a while back. Here's a great set of a buddy of mine - he was getting his head shaved and wanted me to shoot it. I keep meaning to put together a flash piece for this, but can't get the free time. Later this spring.... I'll post it when I do.

www.rawtography.com/gallerie...rproject/

Can we talk for a moment about the status of November 30th?

I realize that it's a day. And I realize that, at this point, you are planning to accept its existence. However, I would like to discuss some reasons - make an argument if you will - for it's immediate and complete removal from our calendar. Now you might be wondering how this would happen - and I would love to tell you, but for now, that will have to remain a secret. Instead I would like to discuss why this should happen:

1) November 30th is “Computer Security Day” – Get ready for it by start protecting yourself and your family today! P4 Books has released a new ebook to help everyone fight back against the creeps and crooks that operate online and announce a free test to see how clued up or clueless everyone is about online security.

www.prweb.com/releases/20...eb305625.htm

2) Government Expo - people that want to create technology to SPY ON YOU!!!!!!

Mark your calendars for GVExpo2005
November 30-December 1, 2005
Washington DC Convention Center

It's the meeting place for those who want to learn, look for the most cutting edge products and services, and network with industry leaders. Visit the show floor with over 300 leading vendors.

3) THE GREAT RAILWAY MANIA DAY -
Never had there occurred, in the history of joint stock enterprises, such another day as the 30th of November 1845. It was the day on which a madness for speculation arrived at its height, to be followed by a collapse terrible to many thousands of families.

4) AGON FILM FESTIVAL - submission deadline November 30th
Accepted: archaeological films, documentaries, fiction, animation, reporting, educational etc. produced by either public or private organizations, or individuals from all over the world. The subject is the Archaeology of the Mediterranean area in its wider sense, i.e. Antiquity, Middle ages, or even industrial archaeology, popular art and traditions. Archaeological films dealing with other areas of the world are accepted for participation in the informative section of the festival. Contact: Mrs Maria Palatou, e-mail: mpalatou~at~arxaiologia.grr

NO MORE ACRHAEOLOGICAL FILMS!!!!

That's all.

Most doctors will tell you that Goodbyes are hard to
overcome - harder than "Hellos", more difficult than
"Happy Discord", and in a completely different league
than "Uncomfortable Silences". They often cause
patients to cry, sweat, and engage in long hugs with
people they wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole. It's
a very hard thing to watch, but it must be stopped.

So you're probably asking yourself, "How does this guy
know they have The Goodbyes?" Well, being a trained
specialist in the G-B's, I can see behavior that may
not be apparent to the average human eye:

1) Throwing A Going Away Party 6 Times:
That's right, once you hit the 5 party threshold, it's
usually too late. How many of you showed up at their
last "going away" party, only to disover that they
were not a) going away, and b) even having a party.
Had I not flown 6,000 miles for the engagement,
perhaps it wouldn't be quite as big of a deal.
Perhaps I wouldn't have to write such a sad letter.

2) Not Actually Leaving
Had they faked the party and still actually gone on
their trip, this would be more a case of "Toy With
Your Friends' Emotions" - a much less dangerous
condition. Instead, they decided to hang around the
country they live in, and laugh it up as everyone
wondered, "Are they ever going to leave?"

3) Watching Old Kung Fu Movies
Okay, I'm not completely sure if they do this or not,
but it's third and most dangerous symptom. My guess
is, you stop over to their place on any given
weeknight, and you will find some Bruce Lee in the DVD
player.

In Conclusion:
I can't speak for anyone else here, but I really hope
this is the last letter about this. I hope it's not another
trick, attempting to get me to fly to England to provide
the "Goodbye" they so desperately need. While I want
to support you through your illness, I need you to know
that I have a limited emotional capacity to handle a lot of
Goodbyes. So, please, go on your trip. Experience
new things and have a hell of a time. But whatever
you do, please don't sneeze on any of your friends...
it would be sad to have to say goodbye all over again.

Just got my first feature article on Hollywood.com... below is the beginning of it. Visit the link to check out the whole thing:

The Mechanics of Fear

“You're probably wondering where you are. I'll tell you where you might be. You might be in the room that you die in.” -- Saw, 2004

We all like to be scared, right? Well, okay, some of us more than others. Based on box office results from the past few years, however, it appears that number is growing. Usually shot at break-neck speed, with low budget in mind, horror films are now reaching out to wider audiences--expanding beyond their long-time core teen audiences to a more diversified population.

Horror flicks have long been one of Hollywood’s safest bets. From low-budget Corman-esque slashers to studio-friendly, supernatural, Japanese remakes, these films consistently fill theater seats without breaking the bank. Take, for instance, the 2004 Halloween hit The Grudge, the picture ended up being made with its cost around $10 million. And, after a successful Halloween-season run, it raked in upwards of $110 million. Along the same lines, the teen-friendly Final Destination boasted a modest budget of $25 million, and doubled its worth at the box office--bringing in over $50 million. And we’re not even counting what these films did overseas, on DVD, or on cable.

But perhaps the horror genre’s most impressive trait is its ability to reinvigorate franchises over the course of time--just look at movies like The Fly or The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. A recent 2003 remake of the grisly 1974 original took Leatherface to new heights--bringing in a whopping $80 million and generating an entire new generation of fans. The franchise not only survived the long break, but it actually flourished. Film business folks have long been aware of this upward trend--just look at other successful franchises such as Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street--and most recently, Saw, a claustrophobic thriller surrounding the frenzied solving of a puzzle. Within a year of Saw’s reported success, Saw 2 is already making its way to the screen. And, in each of the three noted franchises, the original film has successfully spawned a sequel release within the last two years. In fact, two of them teamed-up for a super-sequel: the lucrative 2003 double-punch installment, Freddy vs Jason, in which the horrific leading men face-off.

www.hollywood.com/content/f...etail.aspx

Just wondering who put the good in Osgood? I mean for fucks sake, that guy hasn't done anything good in a long time. Oh, what, he works for The Children's Hospital? He likes to give out flower seeds at open air markets? He sings in a church choir during Christmas season at convalescent homes?

Well, if Osgood was so good, then why did he steal my red blankey? Why would he come into my house, and extract the one thing that makes me feel secure at night in this deep, heartless soul of a city we know as Los Angeles?

Probably because Osgood is up to no good. That's right. I've got news for you - your old pal uses his volunteer time at the Special Olympics to cover for the fact that he does devious shit like stealing red blankeys. He likes to smile and say nice things to people because he is a theft. Don't believe me? I have proof.

Here it is:

He stole my red blankey because it is the best red blankey anywhere. Ever.

So whatever, I'm not going to press charges. I mean, I am not that much of a wussy, or a whistle-blower to fall into his little "Feel Sorry For Me" trap.
He'll go cry to everyone and they will go, Oh, Osgood, we're so sorry for you. And I definitely don't want that. No way.

So, Osgood, I'm going to do the one thing I know how - tell you that you should be named Osbad. YEAH - THERE! TAKE THAT!