OK, the new Static-X DVD is even better than the CD it comes with. Outstanding. I can't wait to see their next show. I got to do crowd warm-up work with Dante Thursday night on the film Sueno starring John Leguizamo and Elizabeth Pena. It was a lot of fun, and I got to do stand-up for about 150 of the extras while they were on dinner break (at 1 AM). John is a great actor, and was nice for the 15 seconds I got to meet him. Go see his best film- Summer of Sam. Anyone who doesn't like shouldn't be allowed to watch movies. I like how he's able to play just about any ethnicity- Italian, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Colombian (which he is), etc. Elizabeth Pena is a good actress, even if she is in the worst film I've ever seen in a theater.  ¶ 2:28 PM

  I choked, that's the bottom line. That's all I've got right now. -Kerry Wood. Uhhh, yeah, you did, but that goes along with being probably the most overrated young pitcher in baseball. Prior is the real deal- but Wood just walks too many people. He'll always be a Nolan Ryan type- lots of K's that make for good highlight reels, but walks that just kill his ERA and pile up the L's. Besides, the Cubs gave Florida their big phenom (D-Train) in a trade last year, and THEY CHEATED (anyone remember that Sammy corks his bat?) to help them win games early in the season- they have no one to blame but themselves. The only real surprise last night is that those drunks who disguise themselves as baseball fans in Chicago (i.e. EVERYONE at Wrigley) behaved themselves. I'm honestly shocked that there weren't any riots. We get better riots out here in Huntington Park whenever the Mexican soccer team plays- well, ANYBODY. I even wrote a joke about that, but no one gets it unless they're from East LA.  ¶ 8:22 AM

  Well, the Cubs choked, and they're going to blame some fan who didn't even do anything wrong. I just wonder which will be higher- damage (in millions) or deathtoll in the impending riot?  ¶ 8:11 PM

  Never go to Gambia. This is why the UK is our greatest ally. I wish that was going on here so I could go wave fish and chips at him, too.  ¶ 1:12 PM

  Well, Pedro Martinez throwing Don Zimmer to the ground was the highlight of my weekend. That, and I just got the new album from Static-X (Shadowzone). It's really good- run out and get it now. Also, I've been listening to Dirty Deeds from AC/DC a lot lately and I think I have a new favorite AC/DC song- Problem Child is just outstanding.  ¶ 5:43 PM