From our Mailbag 12/24/01 - 01/05/02

Rap On!

From Timothy M., Orange County, CA, USA:

SUBJECT: Ref: Christmas at Casa de Caca

Rod; my question is not if your going to move to Houston or move in with Artcamp people I want to know; who's opening for DR. John? Remember if you move to Texas Texmex gets old fast, and can't compare to good Cajon.

Timothy M

Easter Egg Hunt

WAIT! Could this be the notorious g21 easter egg?

ROD RESPONDS: Timothy, I could practically live on burritos I love them so much! I've missed them greatly since leaving Ess Eff. Besides, you can only eat so much red beans and rice.

As you can see from my place-line this week, Houston was deferred. I'll be in Nawlins until the Spring.


From Melanio L. (No City or Country Provided):

Subject: Lani Hall Review

You gave her a review but did not give info as to which retail store carries her newest album "brasil nativo" If you really are serious in giving her a review, then at least mention a few cd stores that carry her new album.........mel


BOB POWERS RESPONDS: This review ran approximately three years ago, making it very unlikely that the CD is still available.


From Giuseppe G., Forti, ITALY:

Subject: Lenin

Dear Natalia Abakanovitch,

I have read your interesting articleYoung & New, that I found on the net (G21.net). I am very interested in details of the cult of Lenin, especially songs, feelings, the Lenin corners etc.

Could you please write down for me the Russian words of the song you mentioned? ("Lenin will always live,/"Lenin will always give,/"Help in the moments when life is hard./"Lenin -- the hope we see in spring so bright and free,/"Lenin's in you and in me.")

Is that song by Tulikov?

I was told that in Soviet Union you had sort of Lenin Carols, too, where was described the very birth of Vl. Il'ich in conditions similar to the ones in where Jesus Christ was born. Is that true? Do you know "Lenin carols"?

Thanks in advance,(Please answer in Russian)
Giuseppe G


ROD RESPONDS: Giuseppe, thanks for visiting G21 and for writing. I've passed your query on to Natalia for a possible response.


From Kim C., Koh Samui, THAILAND:

Subject: Smelly Stuff.......

HI Rod. Sorry mate but ye got me goin' again buddy!!!

Just read ....... Who Nose by Mattie Lennon G21 Humorist & Balladeer It's funny, you nose? In Thailand - not for tourists but for Thais and "locals" - the way to kiss is to put your head on the side of somebody's neck, start sniffing deeply and work you way up, over their face, their forehead..... ears..... etc..... then.......... down, down...... keep on sniffin'............ whooooooooooooooooooooo!!! No bullshit. The REAL Thai kiss is this big sniffing thing, mouth kissing is not local at all....... Recently, when my Thai missus and I were about to split up (we didn't), the first/main thing she said to me, in Thai, was "you won't smell my stuff or me in here any more". Common Thai phrase. Great article from Khun Mattie.......... hey, my family has roots in Eire.....

regards
Kim

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From BOB POWERS, Marietta, OH, USA:

Subject: Another Note for Rod

Just had to tell you that the new issue is excellent, even without my presence. And your column is a gem. You still can do it when the muse is boiling. One comment, if I might (and how the hell are you going to stop me). I think Mexico is a very bad idea. I've seen two many bad movies about innocent Yanks disappearing south of the border. I'm serious. Don't go. Let a day trip satisfy your hunger. You can't be a publisher if your body is stuffed in aÝcave "south of the border, down Mexico way" (an old song). The psychologist seems a find. Will she write on a regular basis? Now if only Jeff Winbush make a contribution once in a while.

Happy New Year!
Bob


From Kim C., Koh Samui, THAILAND:

Subject: Readership Survey

Hi Rod........ Hope I'm not too late on this. Just now recovering from the festive haze in my head.

"1 - Do you like/dislike our new cover design? Please explain?"

It's simple. Fast loader. And I love the image of the woman's lower leg with the high heels and barbed wire.

Way I see it; this is how it is with projected female sexuality in the west - look but don't touch!

"2 - What are your thoughts and feelings about the coming year, 2002?"

Complex issue. I have great hopes. I have great fears. I think of the WHOLE world as my home.

I don't know what to think, my feelings are mixed highs on both sides of the road.

"3 - Who would you nominate for The World's Magazine 'Person of the Year' slot?"

Me. Because I am still alive and that's a big fucking surprise!

Best wishes for you, your family and friends for the new year.


From Linda W., (No City Provided,) TX, USA:

Subject: Trademark

Goodmorning, Rod

I would like to ask you a question regarding trademark.

My son came up with a slogan/acroynm to combat the TEEN tobacoo smokers called "DUCK". (DAM YOU CIGERETTS KILLERS) silent slogan - they use "Tobacco is Foul"

HE DID THIS AT A TEEN CAMP CONFERENCE. THEY HAVE CREATED A ANIMATED DUCK CARTON CHARACTER USING CHRIS ROCK BROTHER VOICE.

THE DUCK CAMPAIGN STARTED OUT WITH 4MILLION. I FOUND THIS INFO OUT ON THE NEWS LAST YEAR- I WAS SHOCKED.

CAN WE SUE THEM TO PAY US FOR THE USE OF THE DUCK SLOGAN. (RADIO & TV COMMERCIALS, BILL BOARD SIGNS ARE UP AROUND THE STATE OF TEXAS. IT WAS SUPPOSE TO GO STATE WIDE.

BACK IN SEPT 2000 THEY WANTED US TO SIGN THIS SLOGAN OVER TO THEM BUT WE DIDN'T

NOW THEY ARE SELLING BACKPACKS,T-SHIRT, PENS, ...CHECK OUT THE WEB SITE WWW.DUCKTEXAS.COM LISTING ITEMS FOR SALE -PLUS BOOKCOVERS IN THE SCHOOLS.

CAN THEY USE THE SLOGAN WITHOUT OUR PERMISSION?

SINCERELY A MOTHER IN DISTRESS
LINDA W.


ROD RESPONDS: Ms. W.,

Thanks for visiting G21 and for writing. I'm sorry to hear about this unfortunate situation. At the same time, I'm not certain why you address your question to me. I would think you'd be better advised to consult an attorney. I'm not an attorney, so I can't provide you with legal advice.

Best Regards,
Rod

Public Service Ranting

From Craig Morey, San Francisco, CA, USA:

Print Sale The Holiday Print Sale ends in two days (Dec 31), so if you have an order almost prepared, please don't forget to send it in.Ý I'll begin shipping prints right after the Thailand shoot.

For more information, go here: http://www.moreystudio.com/Public%20Site/Specials.html

A couple notes about the sale - if you haven't decided just which images to choose, I'll be happy to leave your order details open for a week or so, while you make your final decisions. Just let me know the number of prints you want and make sure the transaction is completed by the 31st. (Several folks have seen the new images of Jarrae and Trisha and wanted to review more before placing an order. We also have a group of Absinthe photos about ready to post.)

Bangkok dispatches I'll be shooting in Thailand for about 10 days in January and will be posting regular dispatches to the Private Archive. This will be my first attempt at completely digital sessions (although my Hasselblad won't be far away). If all goes well,Ý I'll also be posting some of the digital images right to the web as we shoot. These will appear in the Thailand Nudes gallery in the Archive.

For those of you active in the Forum, I'll be able to answer questions about this location shoot as it's happening - I hope to have a couple hours free each day to check in and leave short messages.

Private Archive - The total of images in the Archive is over 500 now and growing. I hope to have the digital download section up and active by the end of January - this will be a place where Archive members will be able to download higher resolution files for at-home printing.

More info is available at:Ý http://www.moreystudio.com/Archive_INTRO.html

Exhibition If you're near San Francisco in January or February, please stop in to view my current exhibit at Madam S on 7th St. It will be up for the next two months, with a closing reception sometime in February.

Details: Location: Madame S, 321 Seventh St., San Francisco CA 94103 (Tel: 415 863 WHIP) (Hours: 12-7 Wed - Sun) Dates: December 12, 2001 - Feb 28, 2002

Details: This exhibition features all the color work from The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, plus a selection of 30 limited edition 11x14 and 16x20 collectors prints from the Studio Nudes series, never previously shown in San Francisco. All prints are available for purchase at reduced prices. Books and posters are also available

Craig Morey San Francisco 12/28/01


From Cynthia Lawes, Santa Monica, CA, USA:

BLACK ACTRESS TO STAR IN NET'S FIRST SITCOM
De'Leon Makes Internet History in Television Internet's Sitcom

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - The Television Internet Broadcasting Network, a pioneer of Internet series programming, announced today that acclaimed comedian Lunden De'Leon will star in the network's new series Sitcom, a sitcom premieringÝ this winter on televisioninternet.com.

In a press conference Tuesday streamed online from its website, De'Leon announced that she will be part of Internet history as Sitcom becomes the first situation comedy series for the Internet. Television Internet will aire twenty-six original half hour episodes viewable for free. De'Leon will also make Internet history as the first African-American actress to star in an original series for the Internet.

"Sitcom could easily finish in the top ten of any network show this season. It's that good," says De'Leon who has starred in over fifty movies and television shows and has graced the pages of Swimsuit Illustrated, and most recently the fall edition of Black Men's Magazine. "As a black woman, I am very proud that Sitcom shows that African American women can be funny, beautiful, and intelligent."

Sitcom is produced by Anthony Kling, the son of seven time Emmy nominated, two time Emmy Award winning writer/producer Woody Kling who collectively have been attached to all six decades of television history with credits including All in the Family, the Carol Burnett show and Maude.

For more information about Lunden De'Leon please visit her website Click here: Lunden De Leon - Actress and Model


From Diamond D., Middletown, CT, USA:

Please do the resistance a favor and post widely!!!!

THE INTERGALACTIC ANARCHIST CONVENTION: A 4 DAY FESTIVAL OF RADICAL POLITICS, PERFORMANCE, AND SUBVERSIVE JOY.

Proceeds will go to Mayday Books and WEF action legal funds.

How do we confront the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) meetings and stop the BRUTAL bombing of Afghanistan? How will we counter the accelerating fascism, the vicious assault on our basic freedoms, and the permanent state of war? How do we save the beauty of our small and vulnerable planet?

DATES: Jan 17-20 LOCATION: At Chashama 129 West 42nd (bet. Broadway & 6th ave.at Times Sq.) IN NYC.
Subway: 2, 3, 1/9, D, F, N, R, or 7 train to 42nd st.

WEBSITE: www.igac.infoliberationfront.org (the website will be up in a few days! :))

E-MAIL intergalacticanarchy@yahoo.com

Speakers include Amy Goodman, award winning journalist of Democracy Now! and Frank Morales (of Covert Action Quarterly) who will explore the effects of recent anti-terrorist legislation on domestic dissent. Learn more about the upcoming WEF convergence in NYC, Israel/Palestine conflict, Mumia, global ecological crisis, workers' struggles, feminist issues and the significance of anarchism in the 21st century. There will be medic and legal trainings, and workshops on puppetmaking, DIY women's health and independent media making.

Films on the human rights disasters in Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan, as well as short documentries on international anti-corporate uprising and environmental struggles will be screened. NYC IMC will show "9.11" -- a film on the recent terrorist attacks in NYC. Warcry Independent Cinema will screen insurrectionary music videos.

Performers include Penny Arcade, Rev. Billy, Zero Boy, and spoken word artist Tuli Kupferberg. Seth Tobocman will exihibit his comic art slides.

Music will range from free jazz to punk with DJ's spinning sounds til dawn. Bands will include German Cars vs. American Homes, the Jemeel Moondoc Quartet, and Renegades of Punk and the hardcore Diecide.

The Intergalactic Anarchist Convention is being held two weeks before the World Economic Forum. This event will bring us together, serving as a springboard for the actions surrounding the W.E.F. meetings, catalyzing a potent resistance to ongoing corporate tyranny, State brutality and political repression.

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