Please, let the dogs out! by SCOTT C The ridiculous continuing saga in which I chronicle the undying marketing strength behind a silly-ass song like "Who Let the Dogs Out?!" has finally come to a head. After months of tracking every movie soundtrack, radio morning show, commercial and wedding that this song has blessed, I think I've made a discovery that may bring some redemption to all of you who fly into an insane rage whenever that annoying refrain is heard. You may have seen a Honda commercial with said song playing in the background, and a guy driving his dog to the beach. No big deal, but if you use your Degrassi Junior "Eye," you'll notice the young man is none other than an older and balding Joey Jeremiah, obviously gone to the beach to look for Wheels. Who let the dogs out indeed! Sunday, Dec. 3, is the day that a few of us are getting together at Blizzarts to try and do our part for the incredibly low flow of food bank donations that are all in the news this year. The Right Time benefit, which stars the Brass Knuckles Crew, The Dub Lounge Allstars and the infamous Threediculous, finds all donations raised going to the NDG Food Depot. All you have to do is show up with $3 and a can of non-perishable food (or $5 without, Grinch) and you're gettin' in the door. Food Bank party... respect. The results for the ITF World Finals--which took place last weekend in Hollywood, CA--are in. No surprise that A-Trak took the Advancement Class title again (his fifth world title!), beating out Plus One from the U.K. In beat juggling, Infamous beat out Lil' Jaz from Toronto to grab the esteemed title, while Prime Cuts took the scratching trophy back to the U.K. Paris crew Scratch Action Hiro also took the Teams title back to the French Connection, beating out Fingerbangers from the USA. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Reggie's, Sekond Hand Projects and Everyday Hustle bring you the Rapessentials release party featuring all kinds of Montreal talent that isn't on the CD. B-boys, DJs, MCs and maybe even some promos will be present. It's $6 advance at Science and Reggie's or $8 at the door. Finally, it appears that the Old Dirty Bastard's month-long stint on the run from the law has come to an end. ODB. had been living at a rehab centre in Pasadena, CA after being in courtrooms all last year for illegally wearing a bulletproof vest, possessing crack cocaine, making terrorist threats, driving illegally and stealing a $50 pair of sneakers. After walking out of the centre last month, police have been on his tail. He was caught in a McDonald's parking lot in Philadelphia on Monday, Nov. 27, signing autographs and greeting fans. Cardiff massive represent! Respect! plan_b13@hotmail.com