Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Bosh Is Back!!!

What's this?

Chris Bosh is going play tonight against Miami?

THANK GOD!!!!

I know winning is a team effort; but CB4's injury has shown how he literally holds the team together. Without Bosh, the Raptors are a mediocre team.

Let's hope the Raps can actually beat the Heat. If they don't, there will be hell to pay.

The Hek

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Let's Fill In The Blanks

1. Paul McCartney got _________.

2. Don't you cry ___________.

3. Elliot Spitzer made a ________ mistake.

4. New ______ Hornets.

5. Ontario: Yours to ________.

6. At the upcoming Summer Olympics, Canada will win ______ medals.

7. In one minute, I could eat ______ timbits.

8. ________ Hears A Who.

9. All that _____.

10. If I could face anyone at Scrabble, it would be _________.

Thanks for playing!

The Hek

*Catch the Audio Circus*

Monday, March 17, 2008

Ten Things

These are ten things that are PISSING ME OFF right now!

1. The Raptors
2. The Raptors
3. The Raptors
4. The Houston Rockets
5. The Raptors
6. The Raptors
7. The Raptors
8. The Washington Wizards
9. The Raptors
10. The Raptors

I cheer for a certain basketball team. This team has not won a game since March 9. The team is falling apart AT THE WORST POSSIBLE TIME!!!!!! This team makes me want to bang my head against a brick wall.

Sigh....

I really miss my girlfriend.

The Hek

*Check out the Audio Circus*

Friday, March 14, 2008

Thursday, March 13, 2008

25 Years Ago Today....

....something happened at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital.

Has it really been that long?

Am I really that old?

The Hek

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Be Somebody!!!



If I ever sire a child, I want to name him/her "Mr.T"

Mr.T Rosenhek.....

Who's with me?!

The Hek

Friday, March 07, 2008

Heard On The Maury Povich Show

"My son is not the father of this girl's baby. No sixteen-year-old girl is going to ruin my son's life. My son cannot be the father. It's impossible. He only has one testicle."

The woman's son was just a few feet away from her.

The Hek

Thursday, March 06, 2008

Please Help CHEV Radio; Sign Our Petition

Please help CHEV Radio by signing our petition to the CRTC

The Town of Markham, Ontario, is one of the most diverse communities in Canada. With many unique cultural backgrounds, the town deserves an outlet that brings all these cultures together. The best way to do that is through community radio. Since 2004, CHEV Radio has been the voice of Markham; broadcasting sports, entertainment and community programming. CHEV's website (www.chevradioam.com) also has local news stories, community events, podcasts, weather forecasts and traffic updates.

Currently an internet-radio station, CHEV Radio has sent an application to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for an AM frequency. Unfortunately, the CRTC has been hesitant in giving CHEV a frequency. The reasons for this are unknown. However, CHEV's tireless staff have been working hard for the past two years adhering to the CRTC's requirements.

The residents of Markham deserve a community radio station. The Town of Markham needs CHEV Radio. By signing this petition, we are showing the CRTC that there is a need for a community radio station in Markham. CHEV Radio will bring Markham's diverse residents together and celebrate their diversity. Therefore, it is time for the CRTC to grant an AM frequency to CHEV Radio.

To sign the petition, please click here.

Thank you for your support. Please feel free to forward this message to your friends, co-workers, and family.

The Hek

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Dang!

Holy crap!

Two of my loves have been fused together: Buck 65 and Wrestling.



The Hek

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

You're Breaking My Heart

It's The Hek's Super Playlist. As always, the new entries are in red.

1. Kennedy Killed the Hat - Buck 65
2. I bought some books - Black Boot Trio
3. Watching the Wheels - John Lennon
4. Vacation - The Go-Go's
5. Like a Prayer - Madonna
6. Night Swimming - REM
7. Chicago - Sufjan Stevens
8. Ring, Ring - Abba
9. Call on Me - Eric Prydz
10. November Rain - Guns N Roses
11. Cruel Summer - Bannanarama
12. Hung up - Madonna
13. 463 - Buck 65
14. Judy is a Punk - The Ramones
15. The Laws have Changed - The New Pornographers
16. Portland, Oregon - Loretta Lynn feat. Jack White
17. Suzanne - Leonard Cohen
18. The Card Cheat - The Clash
19. Canadian Railroad Trilogy - Gordon Lightfoot
20. Boys in the Bright White Sports Car - Trooper
21. Mandy - Barry Manilow
22. Let's Get Together - Al Green
23. Mickey - Toni Basil
24. Bodies - Drowning Pool
25. Folson Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
26. Bawitaba - Kid Rock
27. Losing Grip - Avril Lavigne
28. City of New Orleans - Arlo Guthrie
29. Pump it - Black Eye Peas
30. Lonely Old Eyes - Neko Case
31. Immigrant Song - Led Zepplin
32. Philadelphia Freedom - Elton John
33. Don't Walk Away Eileen - Sam Roberts
34. Bring the Noise - Public Enemy & Anthrax
35. Maneater - Nelly Furtado
36. Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves - Cher
37. My Immortal - Evanescense
38. Hips Don't Lie - Shakira
39. Welcome to the Jungle - Guns and Roses
40. Bad Habit - The Offspring
41. LDN - Lily Allen
42. Man I use to Be - K-OS
43. Lolipop - Aqua
44. Banquet - Bloc Party
45. The Sign - Ace of Base
46. Rise Above - Black Flag
47. Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
48. Thank God I'm a Country Boy - John Denver
49. Hello - Lionel Richie
50. River - Joni Mitchell
51. Romantic Rights - Death From Above 1979
52. Knock on Wood - Amy Stewart
53. My Heart Skips A Beat - Buck Owens
54. Levon - Elton John
55. Use It - The New Pornographers
56. The Boy In The Bubble - Paul Simon
57. Graceland - Paul Simon
58. Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
59. Head Over Feet - Alanis Morrisette
60. Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
61. Inside And Out - Feist
62. Crosseyed And Painless - Talking Heads
63. Give It To Me - Timberland feat. Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake
64. Intervention - Arcade Fire
65. I'm Afraid Of Brittany Spears - LiveonRelease
66. For Whom The Bell Tolls - Metallica
67. Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot
68. Hard To Concentrate - Red Hot Chili Peppers
69. Sabatoge - Beastie Boys
70. Diamonds From Sierra Leone - Kanye West
71. One Thing - Finger Eleven
72. Changes - 2pac
73. Gone Away - The Offspring
74. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Daft Punk
75. 1234 - Feist
76. Relax, Take It Easy - Mika
77. God Save The Queen - The Sex Pistols
78. The Message - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
79. Miami - Will Smith
80. Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
81. TV Party - Black Flag
82. Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead - Crash Test Dummies
83. 99 Problems - Jay Z
84. Sorrow - Bad Religion
85. Body Count - Body Count
86. What's the Frequency, Kenneth - REM
87. What Do I Get - The Buzzcocks
88. 9 Crimes - Damien Rice
89. New Slang - The Shins
90. Wait For You - Elliot Yamin
91. Needy Girl - Chromeo
92. Rock Me Gently - Andy Kim
93. When The Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin
94. Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkel
95. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - The White Stripes
96. The Love You Save - Jackson 5

The Hek

*Always a hit: Episode 71 of the Audio Circus*

Monday, March 03, 2008

Assorted Topics

Finally....

The Audio Circus is back!!!!

This week: Thoughts on the Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala and music by Brides.

To download, subscribe, or for more information, visit the show's website.

The Hek

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Retro Blue Jays - Part Two

Here's another "old school" Blue Jays clip. This one, from 1985, promotes an upcoming game between the Jays and the Seattle Mariners.



Okay, I promise. No more baseball clips........for now ;-)

The Hek

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Blue Jays Thriller

I love this time of year.

Why you ask? It's simple....

SPRING TRAINING!!!!

The Blue Jays are in Florida, getting ready for the upcoming season. Their first exhibition game is this Thursday against Detroit.

In honour of Spring Training, here's a video that was posted on Yahoo's MLB Blog. It's a unique preview of the 1984 Blue Jays. It features CityTV's Peter Gross.



For the record, the Jays had a great season in '84. Unfortunately, the Detroit Tigers had a much, much, MUCH better season.

The Hek

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Ode To The No-Trade Clause

I'm trying really hard to figure out what could possibly be going through the mind of Mats Sundin.

Let me see if I get this straight:

- He does not want to waive his no-trade clause
- He wants to stay in Toronto
- He wants to be a Maple Leaf until he draws his last breath
- He wants to win a cup in Toronto
- He does not want to play for another team/contender

Is he nuts? Seriously, what kind of Kool-Aid are they serving at the Air Canada Centre? Did somebody spike Mats Sundin's Gatorade?

Sundin is huge value. The Leafs can trade him to a number of teams and get young quality talent in return. Best of all, Sundin can go to a contender and win a Stanley Cup.

But he doesn't want that.

Sundin would rather stay with the Leafs, who won't make the playoffs for at least a couple more seasons. He says he wants to be part of the 'journey to a championship' and refuses to be a 'rent-a-player.' Honestly, what's so wrong with being a 'rent-a-player?' David Cone didn't have a problem with it when he was traded to the Blue Jays late in the '92 season. Ditto for Ricky Henderson in '93.

Sundin's loyalty must be applauded, but also questioned. One can make the strong argument that his loyalty will hurt the Maple Leafs in the long run. However, if that's what he wants to do, then we should accept it. Given his accomplishments, Leaf fans MUST RESPECT Sundin's decision.

However....

Mark my words. Come September, 2008, Mats Sundin will not be playing for the Maple Leafs.

The Hek

*The Audio Circus: Great trade bait!*

Monday, February 25, 2008

My Favourite Moment Of The Oscars.....

....was watching the world broadcast premier of I Met The Walrus after the Oscars. A very enjoyable film. I'm sure it's on YouTube right now. Please go watch it. I think you'll love it.

The Hek

*Audio Circus....is back....sort of*

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Obay - From The Makers Of 'WhyBecauseISaidSo'

So I'm sitting on a York Region Transit bus and I notice these advertisements for a drug called Obay. I've also seen these ads in bus shelters.

Apparently, Obay is medication that gets children to do what their parents want. The advertisements feature slogans such as "My son had his own ideas. Obay put a stop to that."

Obviously, it's a parody and very good one at that. What I'd like to know is who's behind all this.

Have you seen the ads? Any idea who's putting them up?

To see some of the ads, click here.

The Hek

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Vive Le Revolution

Holy Scat!

I found this amazing job opportunity that just opened up: President Of Cuba!

I am so going to send in an application. I think I'm fully qualified. I'm thoughtful, respectful, friendly, I work diligently and I am always prepared. What can I say? I'm a team player.

For the life of me, I cannot think of any reason why I would not be given this position.

WHO'S WITH ME?!?!

Now, if you excuse me, I have a cover letter to write.

The Hek

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

In Loving Memory of Mickey Renaud

Fate is something you cannot question. But in this case, I wish I could.

The kid was only 19-years-old.

I hate to use a cliche, but sometimes, life is not fair.

RIP Mickey

The Hek

Friday, February 15, 2008

Great....The Song's Stuck In My Head Now

You might remember this fun little tune.

This was the first commercial that aired right after the Blue Jays won the World Series in 1993.



Now that I think of it, the "Always Coca-Cola" campaign was very effective. It literally integrated into daily life. As least my life that is. Although, I can't remember doing it, I'm fully certain I would sing this jingle a few times.

15 years later, I feel bad being manipulated like that. Then again, I was a child at the time.

The Hek

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Rock Me Slowly

A special Valentine's Day edition of the THE HEK'S SUPER PLAYLIST. New entries are in red.

1. Kennedy Killed the Hat - Buck 65
2. I bought some books - Black Boot Trio
3. Watching the Wheels - John Lennon
4. Vacation - The Go-Go's
5. Like a Prayer - Madonna
6. Night Swimming - REM
7. Chicago - Sufjan Stevens
8. Ring, Ring - Abba
9. Call on Me - Eric Prydz
10. November Rain - Guns N Roses
11. Cruel Summer - Bannanarama
12. Hung up - Madonna
13. 463 - Buck 65
14. Judy is a Punk - The Ramones
15. The Laws have Changed - The New Pornographers
16. Portland, Oregon - Loretta Lynn feat. Jack White
17. Suzanne - Leonard Cohen
18. The Card Cheat - The Clash
19. Canadian Railroad Trilogy - Gordon Lightfoot
20. Boys in the Bright White Sports Car - Trooper
21. Mandy - Barry Manilow
22. Let's Get Together - Al Green
23. Mickey - Toni Basil
24. Bodies - Drowning Pool
25. Folson Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
26. Bawitaba - Kid Rock
27. Losing Grip - Avril Lavigne
28. City of New Orleans - Arlo Guthrie
29. Pump it - Black Eye Peas
30. Lonely Old Eyes - Neko Case
31. Immigrant Song - Led Zepplin
32. Philadelphia Freedom - Elton John
33. Don't Walk Away Eileen - Sam Roberts
34. Bring the Noise - Public Enemy & Anthrax
35. Maneater - Nelly Furtado
36. Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves - Cher
37. My Immortal - Evanescense
38. Hips Don't Lie - Shakira
39. Welcome to the Jungle - Guns and Roses
40. Bad Habit - The Offspring
41. LDN - Lily Allen
42. Man I use to Be - K-OS
43. Lolipop - Aqua
44. Banquet - Bloc Party
45. The Sign - Ace of Base
46. Rise Above - Black Flag
47. Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
48. Thank God I'm a Country Boy - John Denver
49. Hello - Lionel Richie
50. River - Joni Mitchell
51. Romantic Rights - Death From Above 1979
52. Knock on Wood - Amy Stewart
53. My Heart Skips A Beat - Buck Owens
54. Levon - Elton John
55. Use It - The New Pornographers
56. The Boy In The Bubble - Paul Simon
57. Graceland - Paul Simon
58. Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
59. Head Over Feet - Alanis Morrisette
60. Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
61. Inside And Out - Feist
62. Crosseyed And Painless - Talking Heads
63. Give It To Me - Timberland feat. Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake
64. Intervention - Arcade Fire
65. I'm Afraid Of Brittany Spears - LiveonRelease
66. For Whom The Bell Tolls - Metallica
67. Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot
68. Hard To Concentrate - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
69. Sabatoge - Beastie Boys
70. Diamonds From Sierra Leone - Kanye West
71. One Thing - Finger Eleven
72. Changes - 2pac
73. Gone Away - The Offspring
74. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Daft Punk
75. 1234 - Feist
76. Relax, Take It Easy - Mika
77. God Save The Queen - The Sex Pistols
78. The Message - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
79. Miami - Will Smith
80. Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
81. TV Party - Black Flag
82. Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead - Crash Test Dummies
83. 99 Problems - Jay Z
84. Sorrow - Bad Religion
85. Body Count - Body Count
86. What's the Frequency, Kenneth - REM
87. What Do I Get - The Buzzcocks
88. 9 Crimes - Damien Rice
89. New Slang - The Shins
90. Wait For You - Elliot Yamin
91. Needy Girl - Chromeo
92. Rock Me Gently - Andy Kim
93. When The Levee Breaks - Led Zepplin

The Hek

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Choices: Barack Or Hillary

I think I'm on to something.

Every American voter who is supporting the Democrats has a tough choice: Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. They both have their core groups. Someone has to lead the party. The question is who will it be. It's a very tough choice. However, I've come up with a way that will eliminate the tough choice and make every liberal voter happy.

LET'S FUSE THEM!

Yes, your reading that correctly. Let's take Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton and fuse them together. Their bodies, their minds, their souls, their likes, their dislikes, their strengths. Let's bring it all together and create the ultimate democratic presidential candidate: Barack Clinton, or Hillary Obama, or we can give this political beast a cool acronym like BOHC, or HRCBHO.

ALL HAIL PRESIDENT HRCBHO!!!!

Can it be done? Absolutely! Come on, the Pentagon can't be just a building with conference rooms. There's bound to be some top secret laboratory in the bowels of the building, with some weird contraption that can make it happen. Seriously, how hard can it be?

That, my friend, is an Eric Rosenhek solution.

The Hek

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

What Do You Know, Agent Zero?

Dear Gilbert Arenas,

I know you're a little bitter because you've only played eight games this season. It must be tough being injured and watching your team fall apart. One can only imagine where the Washington Wizards would be if you were healthy.

But Gilbert - and I say this with full sincerity - Don't take your frustration out on Jose Calderon.

Jose deserves to be on the Eastern All-Star team. Without him, the Raptors would not have won as many games as they have so far this season. The man makes things happen. You wish you had a player like Jose on your team.

Just because he doesn't have the same zest and style like you, or Kobe, or Lebron, doesn't mean he's not an All-Star.

However, I understand you're getting some nice coin from the NBA and therefore, have to have some compelling stuff on your blog. So, I will let this slide. Meanwhile, I think you should mark March 7th on your calender. That's when the Raptors host your Wizards. Something tells me Jose will be giving you a retort.

All the best,

The Hek

Friday, February 08, 2008

The Results Are In!!!!

The Canadian Blog Awards have announced the results for the "Best Podcaster/Vlogger" category. The Audio Circus finished in a tie for fourth. Here's the official announcement. Thank you to everyone who voted and congratulations to the participants.

Now....for your viewing pleasure:

Jamario Moon grabs an offensive rebound, scores the basket and goes to the line; and it's all done IN GERMAN!!!!



The Hek

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Past Readings

I've decided to re-read some of my old books from past literature courses at Carleton.

These were books that I never finished reading because the instructor expected me to read the whole thing within a week, along with all the other readings I had. There were other books that I actually finished, but didn't enjoy because I was forced to analyze every little detail.

Starting things off: Joe Conrad's Heart of Darkness

Wish me luck!

The Hek

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Slam Dunk Preview

Oh man. If this is what Jamario Moon is planning for the Slam Dunk contest, LOOK OUT!



BTW, did you know there was professional basketball in Toronto during the 1980's?

Introducing the Toronto Tornadoes of the Continental Basketball Association.

The Hek

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Super Bowl Upset

I'm still shell shocked.

Usually, the actual championship match is a lackluster affair. One team usually dominates the other and turns the game into a blowout. Not this year.

I haven't seen an exciting and close Super Bowl since XXXIV (Rams/Titans) and XXXVI (Patriots/Rams).

As football fans digest the biggest upset in NFL history, here are some thoughts that are currently swimming in my head:

- Eli Manning lifted a huge amount of weight off his shoulders.

- Tyree and Plexico are names that will be remembered forever.

- How did Eli break free from the swarm of New England defenders?

- For the Patriots, 18-1 is a losing season.

- How many endorsement deals did Tom Brady lose after last night?

- The New York Giants play in New Jersey.

- Tom Petty was awesome! Much better then Prince last year.

- Eli vs. Payton: Next year's Super Bowl? A dream match up.

- The 95/96 Red Wings, the 06/07 Mavericks, and the 07 Mets are laughing at the Patriots.

- Why would two gorgeous women hook up with two corporate animated beavers? Has to be more then the furniture. Can anyone say inner-species erotica?

- Sucks to be a New York Jets fan.

The Hek

*Striving to be 19-0: Episode 70 of the Audio Circus*

Monday, February 04, 2008

There Will Be Blog

Wow. What a game. I'm still shell shocked.

Anyway...

Episode 70 0f the Audio Circus is now available.

This week, My review of There Will Be Blood and more.

To download, subscribe, or for more information, visit the show's website.

After the Audio Circus, check out the CanCon Cast.

The Hek

Friday, February 01, 2008

My Super Bowl Prediction

Patriots by ten points.

That's all I really have to say.

I feel everyone should watch this game, especially non-football fans. It will be your last chance to see one of the best football teams ever assembled. Maybe the greatest team in NFL history. Years from now, children will sit in history class and learn about the 2007 New England Patriots.

The Hek

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Webding Haiku

scared of rejection
just throw your fear far far away
I care about you


The Hek

Don't forget to vote for the Canadian Blog Awards.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Does Anyone Get Garden State?

The Super Playlist is back. As always, new entries are in red.

1. Kennedy Killed the Hat - Buck 65
2. I bought some books - Black Boot Trio
3. Watching the Wheels - John Lennon
4. Vacation - The Go-Go's
5. Like a Prayer - Madonna
6. Night Swimming - REM
7. Chicago - Sufjan Stevens
8. Ring, Ring - Abba
9. Call on Me - Eric Prydz
10. November Rain - Guns N Roses
11. Cruel Summer - Bannanarama
12. Hung up - Madonna
13. 463 - Buck 65
14. Judy is a Punk - The Ramones
15. The Laws have Changed - The New Pornographers
16. Portland, Oregon - Loretta Lynn feat. Jack White
17. Suzanne - Leonard Cohen
18. The Card Cheat - The Clash
19. Canadian Railroad Trilogy - Gordon Lightfoot
20. Boys in the Bright White Sports Car - Trooper
21. Mandy - Barry Manilow
22. Let's Get Together - Al Green
23. Mickey - Toni Basil
24. Bodies - Drowning Pool
25. Folson Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
26. Bawitaba - Kid Rock
27. Losing Grip - Avril Lavigne
28. City of New Orleans - Arlo Guthrie
29. Pump it - Black Eye Peas
30. Lonley Old Eyes - Neko Case
31. Immigrant Song - Led Zepplin
32. Philadelphia Freedom - Elton John
33. Don't Walk Away Eileen - Sam Roberts
34. Bring the Noise - Public Enemy & Anthrax
35. Maneater - Nelly Furtado
36. Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves - Cher
37. My Immortal - Evanescense
38. Hips Don't Lie - Shakira
39. Welcome to the Jungle - Guns and Roses
40. Bad Habit - The Offspring
41. LDN - Lily Allen
42. Man I use to Be - K-OS
43. Lolipop - Aqua
44. Banquet - Bloc Party
45. The Sign - Ace of Base
46. Rise Above - Black Flag
47. Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
48. Thank God I'm a Country Boy - John Denver
49. Hello - Lionel Richie
50. River - Joni Mitchell
51. Romantic Rights - Death From Above 1979
52. Knock on Wood - Amy Stewart
53. My Heart Skips A Beat - Buck Owens
54. Levon - Elton John
55. Use It - The New Pornographers
56. The Boy In The Bubble - Paul Simon
57. Graceland - Paul Simon
58. Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
59. Head Over Feet - Alanis Morrisette
60. Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
61. Inside And Out - Feist
62. Crosseyed And Painless - Talking Heads
63. Give It To Me - Timberland feat. Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake
64. Intervention - Arcade Fire
65. I'm Afraid Of Brittany Spears - LiveonRelease
66. For Whom The Bell Tolls - Metallica
67. Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot
68. Hard To Concentrate - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
69. Sabatoge - Beastie Boys
70. Diamonds From Sierra Leone - Kanye West
71. One Thing - Finger Eleven
72. Changes - 2pac
73. Gone Away - The Offspring
74. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Daft Punk
75. 1234 - Feist
76. Relax, Take It Easy - Mika
77. God Save The Queen - The Sex Pistols
78. The Message - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
79. Miami - Will Smith
80. Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
81. TV Party - Black Flag
82. Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead - Crash Test Dummies
83. 99 Problems - Jay Z
84. Sorrow - Bad Religion
85. Body Count - Body Count
86. What's the Frequency, Kenneth - REM
87. What Do I Get - The Buzzcocks
88. 9 Crimes - Damien Rice
89. New Slang - The Shins
90. Wait For You - Elliot Yamin

Don't forget to vote for the Canadian Blog Awards.

The Hek

*A sweet sound! Episode 69 of the Audio Circus*

Monday, January 28, 2008

Check The Penny Saver

Episode 69 of the Audio Circus is now available.

This week, my review of Juno; Music by Norine Braun.

To download, subscribe, or for more information, visit the show's website.

After the Audio Circus, check out the CanCon Cast.

And after all that, vote for the Canadian Blog Awards.

The Hek

Friday, January 25, 2008

Three Beautiful Songs

A nice way to start your weekend:

Regina Spektor - Samson



Alison Krauss & Robert Plant - Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us



Will Smith - The Family Guy Rap



Okay, the third song doesn't go with the other two. But it's pretty funny ;-)

The Hek

Vote for the Canadian Blog Awards

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Canadian Blog Awards - Round 2 Voting Underway

The Audio Circus has made it to round two of the Canadian Blog Awards. The program has been nominated in the "Best Podcaster/Vlogger" category.

To vote, click here.

The second round of voting will end on January 30, 2008. You can only vote once per category/per round.

For more information, visit the Canadian Blog Awards' website.

Once again, thank you for your support!

The Hek

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

MLSE = Disgrace

Yes, there needed to be a change in the Maple Leafs' front office. Yes, John Ferguson Jr. was not getting the job done and needed to be replaced. However, the way Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) handled this situation was absolutely disgusting.

Just imagine what it would be like to be John Ferguson Jr. For the last few weeks you have had to endure scathing comments from the fans, the media, and your employer.

The lack of confidence from your employer has to be the worst; especially when that employer is subtlety letting everyone know that you're not a good General Manager, you're going to be fired shortly, and a number of replacements have already been contacted. MLSE openly made all the preparations for JFJ's execution. Fortunately, their actions have been condemned by many high-ranking officials in the NHL.

The majority of Leaf fans can be very irrational sometimes. They have insulted and ostracized JFJ to a point that is disrespectful and downright disgraceful. I understand his track record was less then stellar, but that does not give people the right to go on Facebook and create groups such as "John Ferguson Jr Must Die" and "John Ferguson Jr has royally f**ked over the Toronto Maple Leafs." I don't like J.P. Richardi. I don't like what he's done to the Blue Jays. I think he should be fired. However, I don't want him to die and I'm certainly not going to put the blame all on him.

Making JFJ the scapegoat for forty years of futility is ridiculous. Most of the blame should fall squarely on MLSE.

Like any other corporation, MLSE only cares about making profit. Regardless, of how the Leafs fare every season, MLSE will always have financial success. If doesn't matter if the Leafs are the best team in the NHL or the worst, fans will still fill up the Air Canada Centre. Therefore, in the eyes of MLSE, there's no need to fix the product because people are willing to pay outrageous prices to watch a mediocre hockey team. Even if one person canceled his/her season tickets as a way of protesting the on ice product, there would be 100 people waiting to take that person's place.

The real victims - along with the fans - are MLSE's "neglected children:" the Raptors, the Rock, TFC, and the Marlies. These entities have had to fight for attention while the Leafs get the majority of support. There are probably people at MLSE who only care about the Leafs and wouldn't mind if the other teams disappeared. Fortunately, the neglected children understand that in order to have financial success, you have to have a winning product. Some have found that success (Raptors and Rock), some are building towards that success (TFC), and unfortunately, some have floundered (Marlies). However, this in turn allows the four teams to have a loyal and intelligent fan base.

To his credit, JFJ acted very professionally despite the way he was treated. He will probably find work somewhere else very soon. Truth be told, he was probably relieved he would never have to work for MLSE ever again.

The Hek

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Fill In The Blanks.....Is BACK!

1. Barack Obama would be a _________ President.

2. Hillary Clinton would be a _________ President.

3. Amy Winehouse should go to __________.

4. The winner of this year's Super Bowl will be ____________.

5. The winner of this year's Royal Rumble will be ___________.

6. I wish _________ would make a comeback.

7. The greatest X-Men character was __________.

8. Reach for the ____.

9. Kenny vs. _____.

10. The most underrated politician in Canada is _______.

Thanks for playing!

The Hek

*After filling in the blacks, check out Episode 68 of the Audio Circus*

Monday, January 21, 2008

Let's Talk About This

Episode 68 of the Audio Circus is now available online.

This week, Ray Libman kicks me out of my own studio and runs the show.

To download, subscribe, or for more information, visit the show's website.

After the Audio Circus, check out the CanCon Cast.

And after all that, vote for the Canadian Blog Awards.

The Hek

Friday, January 18, 2008

Spam Of The Week

This week's spam comes from the "Lottery Draw."

Subject line: ! ! ! FÉLICITATION ! ! !

LE ROYAUME-UNI EN COLABORATION AVEC LA COMPAGNIE D’EXPLOITATION
DESMINES D’OR. RECOMPENSE INTERNATIONALE DE LA PROMOTION DE LONDRE.SIEGE/
OUAGADOUGOU AU BURKINA-FASO,12EME. AVENUE KWAME N'KRUMAH 01 BP.RÉFÉRENCE
DE GAGNANT:LP/26510460037/03.
GROUPE : 24/00319
www.acculotto.com
AVIS DE GAIN ACCORDE
IL EST NOTRE PLAISIR DE VOUS INFORMER PAR CETTE DECLARATION DES
GAGNANTS DE LONDRES DES MILLIONS DE RÉCOMPENSES INTERNE DE LA LOTERIE TENUE A
LA DATE DU 29 DECEMBRE 2007. VOTRE ADRESSE EMAIL A ETE SELECTIONNE PAR
NOS COLLECTEURS ELECTRONIQUES DE VISITEURS DE SITE WEB DANS
L'IDENTIFICATION DE VOTRE PATRONAGE AUX SERVICES D'INTERNET.

DANS L'ASPIRATION FINALE, VOTRE NOM A ETE ATTACHE AU BILLET LE NUMERO
6325698-44596-222, AVEC LE NUMERO DE SERIE 410-32659, DESSINANT LES
NUMEROS CHANCEUX 4014-236985744-596 QUI A PAR CONSEQUENT GAGNE DANS LA
22EME CATEGORIE.

VOUS AVEZ ETE DONC APPROUVE POUR UNE SOMME FORFAITAIRE DE
(EUROS €850,000.00 HUIT CENTS ET CINQUANTE MILLE EUROS), COMPTANT N°
ACCREDITE DE DOSSIER:LP/26510460037/03. C'EST UN PRIX TOTAL COMPTANT DE
(EURO €48.000.000.000 QUARANTE HUIT MILLIARDS D'EURO) MIS EN COMMUN
ENTRE 22 PAYS INTERNATIONAUX DANS CETTE CATEGORIE. TOUS LES PARTICIPANTS
ONT ETE CHOISIS PAR UN SYSTEME DE VOTE A PARTIR D'ORDINATEUR TIRE DE
25.000 NOMS D'AFRIQUE,D'AUSTRALIE, DE NOUVELLE ZELANDE, D'AMERIQUE, EUROPE,
D'AMERIQUE DU NORD ET D'ASIE EN TANT QU'ELEMENT DU PROGRAMME
INTERNATIONAL DE PROMOTION QUI EST CONDUIT ANNUELLEMENT POUR ENCOURAGER
L'UTILISATION DE L'INTERNET ET DES PROGRAMMES BASES PAR INTERNET.

NOUS SOMMES ENCHANTES DE VOUS EXPRIMER NOS FELICITATIONS SINCERES.
NOUS ESPERONS QU'AVEC UNE FRACTION DE VOTRE ARGENT GAGNE, VOUS AURIEZ
AU MOINS LE PRIVILEGE DANS VOTRE SOCIETE ET PARTICIPER EGALEMENT A NOS
PROMOTIONS DE HAUT PRIX L'ANNEE PROCHAINE, PLUS DE 100 MILLIONS D’EUROS
DE LA LOTERIE INTERNATIONALE.

POUR VOS INFORMATIONS SUR LA FAÇON DONT VOUS COMMENCEREZ LE TRAITEMENT
ET LE VIREMENT DE CE FONDS VERS VOTRE COMPTE INDIQUE DE VOTRE CHOIX,
VEUILLEZ CONTACTER LE DIRECTEUR DE RECLAMATION INDIQUE CI-DESSOUS POUR
RECEVOIR VOTRE ARGENT DE GAIN IMMEDIATEMENT :

LOTERIE NATIONALE PROMOTIONS/PRIX DONNANT LA RÉCOMPENSE
12EME .AVENUE KWAME N'KRUMAH
OUAGADOUGOU BURKINA FASO.
NOM : Mr.Mohammed Salif.
Email :claiiming_info_bf01@yahoo.fr

RAPPELEZ-VOUS QUE CETTE RECLAMATION DE GAIN EST FIXE A 14JOUR
OUVRABLE,A DEFAULT TOUS LES FONDS SERONT RETOURNES AU MINISTERE DES AFFAIRES
ECONOMIQUES COMME NON REVENDIQUES.

NOTE : AFIN D'EVITER UN RETARD INUTILE ET DES COMPLICATIONS,
MENTIONNES VOS REFERENCE ET NUMEROS DE LOT DANS CHACUN DE VOS
CORRESPONDANCES AVEC NOUS OU VERS LA BANQUE DE NOTRE COMMANDITAIRE DU MEME RANG.
A CAS OU IL Y AURA UN CHANGEMENT QUELCONQUE DE VOS ADRESSES, INFORMEZ
LE DIRECTEUR POUR TRAITER VOTRE TRANSACTION AUSSITOT QUE POSSIBLE.

! ! ! FÉLICITATION ! ! !

LES FELICITATIONS DE TOUT NOTRE PERSONNEL ET VOUS NOUS REMERCIONS DE
FAIRE PARTIE DE NOTRE PROGRAMME DE PROMOTIONS. N'IMPORTE QUELLE
INFRACTION DE CONFIDENTIALITE DE LA PART DES GAGNANTS RESULTERA A LA
DISQUALIFICATION.

NOUS SOUHAITONS QUE VOUS AYEZ CONTINUE A GAGNER DE BONNES FORTUNES.LES
MEILLEURS VOEUX.
LA DIRECTION DE L’ORGANISATION DE LOTERIE.

Thanks. We salute you

The Hek

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Thursday, January 17, 2008

Facebook Asked To Pull Scrabulous Game

According to CBC News, the makers of Scrabble have asked Facebook to remove the Scrabulous application. Apparently, it infringes the game's copyright.

Outrageous I say!

But understandable.

Still, I love Scrabulous. I'm addicted to Facebook, but I'm more addicted to Scrabulous. If I spend an hour on Facebook, 40 of those 60 minutes are spent on Scrabulous.

Let's hope Hasbro and Facebook can work out a deal. Scrabulous is awesome, especially when I dominate my opponents (and sometimes get dominated by my opponents, but that is not important).

The Hek

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Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Canadian Blog Awards - Voting Underway

The Canadian Blog Awards are underway and a couple of my projects/collaborations have received nominations.

- And Now, A Word From The Hek has been nominated in the "Best Blog" category.

- The Audio Circus has been nominated in the "Best Podcaster/Vlogger" category.

- PublicBroadcasting.ca (a website I contribute to) has been nominated in the "Best Entertainment/Cultural Blog" category.

To vote for the Best Blog, click here; to vote for the Best Podcaster/Vlogger, click here; and to vote for the Best Entertainment/Cultural Blog, click here.

The first round of voting will end on January 21, 2008. You can only vote once per category/per round.

For more information, visit the Canadian Blog Awards' website.

If you do vote for me, thank you very much. I really appreciate the support.

The Hek

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Glaus For Rolen

It's official.

The Blue Jays have acquired 3B Scott Rolen from the St. Louis Cardinals, in exchange for 3B Troy Glaus.

When you break it down, it's a fair trade. Both players are around the same age and earn roughly the same salary. Both players are coming off seasons that were cut short because of injuries. Both players needed a change of scenery. There are some differences. Glaus is more of a power hitter, while Rolen is more of a contact hitter.

Unfortunately, I am a bit skeptical as to how this trade will improve the Jays.

Don't get me wrong, Rolen is a great player. He used to be one of the top players in the National League (check his stats from 1997-2004; they are phenomenal). However, over the last few seasons, Rolen's statistics and physical health have diminished. He'll probably make at least one trip to the disabled list in 2008. There's nothing you can do when you're banged up. You can't help your team.

With Rolen, the Blue Jays are taking a risk. Fortunately, it won't be a big loss as Glaus is in the same boat as Rolen.

It will be interesting to watch Rolen play the hot corner in the American League. If anything does happen to him, John MacDonald will be there to fill in.

The Hek

*Never injured: Episode 67 of the Audio Circus*

Monday, January 14, 2008

Tell Me A Story

Episode 67 of the Audio Circus is now available!

This week: Some good ol' fashion bedtime stories.

To download, subscribe, or for more information, visit the show's website.

After the Audio Circus, check out the CanCon Cast.

The Hek

Friday, January 11, 2008

Spam Of The Week

This week's contribution comes from Suleman Muhammed:

My Dear Good Day,

PLEASE URGENT ATTN.
Do accept my sincere apologies if my mail does not meet your personal ethics.I am Mr SULAMAN MUHAMMED The manager of bill and exchange at the foreign remittance department of my Bank.

In my department I discovered an abandoned sum of US$8.5M, (Eight Million, Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars) with account number 14-2558-5976 that belongs to one of our foreign customers who died along with his wife and only daughter in a plane crash of Alaska Airlines Flight number 261 which crashed on January 31, 2000. You shall read more about the crash on visiting this site:
http://www.cnn.com/2000/US/02/01/alaska.airlines.list/

The owner of this account is Mr. Morris Thompson an American and great industrialist and a resident of Alaska. It is therefore upon this discovery that I now decided to make this business proposal to you and for our bank to release the money to you. You have to follow the instruction which I will be send to you as the next of kin or relation to the deceased for safety and subsequent disbursement since nobody is coming for it and I don't want this money to go into our bank treasury as unclaimed bill.

The banking law and guidelines here stipulates that if such money remained unclaimed after nine 9 years, the money will be transfered into the bank treasury as unclaimed fund. The money has now stayed more than seven to eight years and I am preparing documentaion to prove that this money has been transfered to our bank treasury. It will be between me and you only that will know that the money is not transfered into our treasure.

This request of foreigner as next of kin in this transaction is occasioned by the fact that the customer was a foreigner and as an insider i cannot stand as next of kin to a foreigner. In appreciation of your assistance, I am offering you 40% of the total sum. 10% for contingencies (cost of transfer/other charges) likely to be incurred during the course of transaction, while the remaining 50% is for me.Upon receipt of your reply.

I will send to you by fax or email the text of the application which you will complete and forward to our bank asking for this money to be paid to you as the next of kin to Mr;Morris Thomson. I will not fail to bring to your notice that this transaction is hitch-free and that you should not entertain any fear as all required arrangements have been made for the transfer. You should contact me immediately as soon as you receive this mail through the above email. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER MY URGENT REQUEST.

Yours Faithfully,
Mr SULEMAN MUHAMMED

Thanks Suleman. We salute you.

The Hek

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Hoffa's On A Tear

Here's your shock of the day

According to Doug Smith, former Raptor Rafael "Hoffa" Araújo is living up to his potential......in Russia.

Playing for Spartak of the Russian Basketball Federation, Hoffa is averaging 11.4 points/game, has a 57% field goal percentage, and is 61% from the line. You probably don't believe me, so here's the link to prove all this. Ignore the fact they spelled his name wrong.

This leads me to one of two conclusions: Either A) Hoffa plays better in an non-NBA setting; or B) RBF players are really that bad.

The Hek

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

What If We All Loved Bush?

When someone says, "I hate George W. Bush," do they mean the person or do they mean the politician?

If you hate the person, then you're being callous. If you mean the politician, then you might have some legitimacy. However, 'hate' is a strong word. A more appropriate word would be 'dislike.' And why would you want to hate George W. Bush, the politician? What did he do wrong?

Oh wait...

Seriously, if you're living in Baghdad and the President allows an air-strike that misses it's intended target and instead, kills your family, then maybe you have a reason to hate him. But if you're living in a swanky condo or your parents' basement (take your pick), eating Cheetos, drinking a can of Red Bull, and looking up Mr. Plow clips on YouTube, then what the hell gives you the right to say "I hate George W. Bush?"

Think about this, you're chilling in your palace (again, take your pick), balancing your laptop on your stomach, waiting for your significant other to arrive so you can have passionate sex, which means you're having more sex then I am. Life is good and you have the audacity to say that you hate the President of the United States?!

Look, if you want to hate him, that's your business. But at least have some justification for your hate. For example, health care, poverty, etc. But that still falls under the category of 'dislike.'

The Hek

Monday, January 07, 2008

You Might Be A Canadian

Episode 66 of the Audio Circus has been released.

This week: Some Canadian humour and a dip into my voicemail.

To download, subscribe, or for more information, visit the show's website.

After the Audio Circus, check out the CanCon Cast.

The Hek

Friday, January 04, 2008

Spam Of The Week

How did Mike Huckabee take the Iowa primary? Two words: Chuck Norris.

Anyway, our spammer this week is Zam Taamar.

I am Zam tamaar, I am 45 years old married with three (3) children the Bank Manager of BANK OF AFRICA BURK,INA FASO I obtained your address particulars from an Internet address listing, and hence I contacted you in confidence on this very urgent and confidential proposition that is of mutual benefit to us all and our children.
On 27th of May 2001, a Foreigner Mr. Albert G. Hudson A Gold Consultant/merchandise here in my Country (BURKINA FASO) operated a domiciliary Account, which its value is USD$15, 000,000.00 (Fifteen Million United States Dollars) in my branch, without presenting a usual information on his Next of Kin beneficiary, we accepted this due to the fact that Banks are conservative and will always honor a customer's wishes, especially high net worth customers.
For about four (7) years now, we have been looking forward to any vital information on the depositor, but it has been confirmed that the original depositor (Mr. Albert G. Hudson) has died in London, on making this discovery my Bank has been expecting the relative or next of kin of the original depositor to come up for the claim of this funds, but since no one has turned up for the claim and fund is still sitting in my Bank in the Dormant Account Portfolio, which I have been protecting awaiting the appropriate time to convert this fund for personal utilization.
I see it as the appropriate time to actualize the arrangement, but this could not be actualized without the help of a Foreign Partner, hence I have resolved to contact you in confidence to work as my Foreign partner as to have this claim processed in your favor, by presenting you as a distant relative of this customer for the immediate transfer of the funds into an Account that will provided by you as the beneficiary, pending my arrival there in your Country for sharing and investment purposes, which will be carried out without your assistance there in your Country.
This call is important due the Banking Law here in my Country, that domiciliary Accounts that have been Dormant for 7 Years, should be revert to the Federal Government Treasury, hence the partnership is essential as I have rehearsed and perfected all arrangement on this, that it is not necessary you come from the same country with him as you will not be required to visit my country.
The method of achieving the objective of transferring this money abroad in your favor as the beneficiary, is completely legal and proper way is simple, we should operate under an accredited Law Firm of this Bank (representing you as BENEFICIARY) to execute a series of affidavits in support of your claim. These will be approved. The money transfer paperwork itself will include a certificate of origin so that the receiving bank does not ask questions or refuse the money as money laundering. Also, the paperwork will include proper certification that the funds being transferred are from non criminal sources. In short this will be a proper and legal money transfer and there is no risk, hence the confidentiality is maintained on your side as the beneficiary to the Estate of the late Mr. Albert G. Hudson.
To actualize this arrangement, from your side as a partner I will require the following details:-
NAME IN FULL.
ADDRESS IN FULL.
YOUR MOBILE NUMBER.
AGE.
MARITAL STATUS AND NATURE OF JOB.
This transaction is guaranteed to succeed without any problems. On the receipt the above requested information, I will give you my complete address, including phone/ fax etc and any further clarifications and step you may require.
I have resolved that the sharing should be thus:-
55% is for me as the Initiator and the Bank Manager.
40% is for you as my Foreign Partner.
5% is for reimbursement of every expense that we may incur in the course of actualizing the arrangement.
Forward your response to this my confidential e-mail: (zam_tamaar@myway.com).
Yours Truly,
zam tamaar


Thanks Zam. We salute you.

The Hek

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Vote For Bosh

Chris Bosh needs your support.



He's got my vote. 20.3 points/game. 9.2 rebounds/game. Heart and soul of the Raptors.

The Hek

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Drastic Measures

You might remember this post I made at the end of 2006.

Now that it's 2008, it's time to ask the following questions:

Did I follow through on my 2007 resolution? Not really. Taking charge and pursuing your goals is easy. It's the outside factors that make things difficult. I applied to so many media jobs and sent out so many proposals. All I received was "thanks, but no thanks" or no response at all. What really bugs is me finding out that friends of mine who still go to University are getting co-op placements, internships, or lining themselves up for "post-grad employment." I wonder how they can easily get into their field of work, while I've been struggling for the last two years sending out thousands of applications. Am I bitter? Absolutely. Am I jealous? You bet.

Is it time to take drastic measures? Not sure on that one. There's a fine line between taking a chance and doing something stupid. It's all a matter of weighing your options.

Has life gotten better or worse? A little better, but I am nowhere near where I want to be. In May, I started a new "non-radio" job and it was the best thing that happened to me this past year. It's steady work, steady pay, my co-workers are phenomenal, and I get a lot satisfaction out of it. I'm very lucky to have this job.

I still have to deal with the pressure I put on myself as well as outside pressures. I still have to deal with people who tell me that radio is "a garbage job in a garbage industry." If I wanted to throw away my goals, I would have done it by now. But I refuse to quit. I'd rather die trying then capitulate.

What will happen to me 2008? I don't know. I really don't know and I refuse to make predictions. We'll just have to wait and see.

Fasten your seat belts.

The Hek

*Tune in: Episode 65 of the Audio Circus*

Monday, December 31, 2007

The Best Of 2007

Happy New Year!!!

Episode 65 of the Audio Circus is now available.

This week: The best of 2007.

To download, subscribe, or for more information, visit the show's website.

The Hek

Friday, December 28, 2007

Spam Of The Week

This one comes from Natasha Frank:

My name is Mr,s Natasha Frank of Tanzania, I am married to
(EngMr.Pius frank) from united kingdom(u.k) who has
an appointment in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso as the chief managing
director to(Abbas Gold Mining Association Burkina-Faso West Africa)
under Engineering project/contract awarding
section.

My husband died as a result of plan crash in Burkina-Faso ,
while he was coming back from Accra Ghana
on project inspection on Saturday 10 th December 2005.

Before his death as a result of our joint account
venture we have $7.3 million (us)dollars in our fixed
deposit account.

Due to my bareness I don’t have a child and am
of age, I am 68 years now and my doctor told me that
based on my kidney and liver failure disease. I can
not stay to live up three mount ahead, and I am having
serious problem with my husband’s family
members.

I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am
going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of
the Lord. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord will
fight
my course and I shall hold my peace.

Therefore I need a God fearing person who will assure
me that he/she will use this fund to help the
Motherless baby homes, Orphanage and Charity
organization, Less privileged
Propagating the word of God.

I took this decision because I don't have any child
that will inherit this money. As soon as I receive
your reply I shall give you the contact of the Bank.

I want you to always pray for me because I don’t
have more days to live.

Thanks Natasha. Get well soon. We salute you.

The Hek

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Howard And Desmond

From Wiretap, one of my favourite radio shows.

Poor Jonathan Goldstein. One day he's going to snap and kill Howard.



The Hek

Monday, December 24, 2007

Make Believe Social Life Redux

Episode 63 of the Audio Circus has been re-released! Hopefully it works this time.

*crosses fingers*

To download, subscribe, or for more information, visit the show's website.

Happy Holidays to you and your family.

The Hek

Friday, December 21, 2007

Spam Of The Week

This week's spam comes from JC Martins:

I am MR JC MARTINS the bill and exchange manager in charge of auditing and accounting unit foreign remittance department of African development bank(ADB)ouaga-burkina faso in west Africa.
With due respect and regards I have decided to contact you on a business transaction that will be very beneficial to both of us at the end of the transaction.

During our investigation and auditing in the bank, my department came across a very huge sum of money belonging to a deceased customer, a foreigner who died in a plane crash with his family during their vacation journey and the fund has been dormant in his account with the bank without any claim of the fund in our custody either from his family or relation before my discovery to this development,Although personally, I kept this information secrete within myself and to enable the whole plans and idea be profitable and successful during the time of execution.

The amount involved is $ 5 million U.S.A dollars ( Five Million U.S.A Dollars) Meanwhile, all the necessary arrangement and directives needed to put claim over this fund as the next of kin to the deceased is ready, Upon your acceptance all the information will be forward to you as soon as you indicate your interest and willingness to assist me and also benefit your self to this great business opportunity.

In fact, I could have done this deal alone but because of my position in this country as a civil servant,we are not allowed to operate a foreign account and would eventually raise an eye brow on my side during the time of transfer because I work in this bank, this is the actual reason why it will require a second party or fellow who will forward claims as the next of kin with affidavit of trust of Oath to the bank and also present a foreign account to the bank where you will need the said fund to be transferred into, after due verification and clarification to designated bank account.

We agree that 30 % of this money will be for you as foreign partner, in respect to the provision of a foreign account, 10 % will be set aside for expenses incurred during the business and 60 % would be for me. There after I will visit your country for disbursement according to the percentages indicated. Therefore to enable the immediate transfer of this fund to you as arranged, you must apply first to the bank as relations or next of kin of the deceased indicating your bank name, your bank account number, your private telephone and fax number for easy and effective communication and location where in the money will be remitted .

Upon receipt of your reply, I will send to you by fax or email, the text of the application. I will not fail to bring to your notice that this transaction is hitch free and that you should not entertain any atom of fear as all required arrangements have been made for the transfer.

Please you have been adviced to keep top secret as I am still in service and intend to retire from service after I conclude this deal with you, I will be monitoring the whole situation here in the bank until you confirm the money in your account and ask me to come down there for subsequent shearing of the fund according to percentages previously indicated and further investment,either in your country or any other country you may advice me to invest in.

All other necessary information will be sent to you when I hear from you, I suggest you get back to me as soon as possible, stating your wish in this deal.

Waiting for your soonest response.
Yours faithfully,

I am MR JC MARTINS ,
Bill and Exchange Manager,
African Develoment Bank(ADB)

Thanks JC. We salute you.

The Hek

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Dark Knight Trailer



Wow! Wow! Wow!

A psychotic Joker. You gotta love it.

I am putting this film at the top of my 2008 "Must See" list.

The Hek

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Don Chevrier: 1938 - 2007

Canadian sportscaster Don Chevrier has passed away.

For many, including myself, Chevrier will be remembered as the original television voice of the Blue Jays. Like his radio counterpart, Tom Cheek, Chevrier provided solid play-by-play for over two decades. He was the man in the television booth during Toronto's "glory days."

As a young fan, I always viewed Chevrier as a wise and articulate elder. He seemed to know every single detail about any baseball player, regardless of whether the player wore a Blue Jay uniform, or an opponent's uniform. His voice was authoritative but not commanding.

He was a versatile broadcaster, covering a number of sports. Along with the Blue Jays, Chevrier was the play-by-play voice for the Ottawa Senators, a number of Grey Cup finals, and many Olympic events. In fact, the last time I had the pleasure of watching and listening to him was during the 2006 Winter Olympics when he covered the men's and women's curling tournament for NBC.

A fixture of the Canadian sporting scene, he described many great moments. He will be sorely missed.

RIP Don Chevrier.

The Hek

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

50 Ways To Leave Your Liver

My friend recently scored some DVDs of The Muppet Show.

Sure enough, we all gathered at his house and watched some classic episodes.

As a child, I was too young to appreciate the show's humour and it's homage to vaudeville. Many years later, I get a second chance. What's unique about this show was that the characters were geared towards children; while the comedy was geared towards adults.

Here's a perfect example:



The Hek

*It's time to start the music: Episode 64 of the Audio Circus*

Monday, December 17, 2007

Musical Brother

Episode 64 of the Audio Circus has been released!

This week, my exclusive, one-on-one interview with BOB DYLAN's brother Jeb.

To download, subscribe, or for more information, visit the show's website.

The Hek

PS: If you have trouble downloading the episode, let me know. Thanks!

Friday, December 14, 2007

The Mitchell Report

I really don't want to write about "Baseball's Steroids Era."

The Mitchell Report has been released and is available on most news sites. If you want to read it, go right ahead. Everything that needed to be said was said. It sickens me to see all the talented ball players that were named in this report. Many careers will be tarnished because of it.

I prefer to write about positive baseball stories. For example, the Blue Jays have signed David Eckstein. That is a huge boost for the Jays. Eckstein is a great leadoff hitter and has a solid on-base percentage. The leadoff spot was a nasty hole for Toronto this past season. Reed Johnson missed a few months due to back surgery and still wasn't 100% for the remainder of the season. Vernon Wells also led off, but despite his poor 2007 campaign, he should be in the number three spot. Eckstein will not tear the cover off the ball, but he will get on base. Don't forget, he was the 2006 World Series MVP.

Meanwhile, in regards to the Mitchell Report, I will say this: I am not surprised about Roger Clemens. At age 40, the man's fastball had better velocity then it did at age 20. That is genetically impossible.

For the record, here are the current and former Blue Jays that were named in the report. Based on his investigation, George Mitchell has stated that these players took and/or received performance-enhancing drugs.

- Troy Glaus
- Greg Zaun
- Roger Clemens
- Benito Santiago
- David Segui
- Glenallen Hill
-
Howie Clark
-
Scott Schoeneweis

The Hek

Thursday, December 13, 2007

As I Listen To 'Wiretap'

drowning radio
hanging onto passionate dreams
struggling to survive

The Hek

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Chuck Norris Approved

Barack Obama has Oprah Winfrey's support.

However, former Arkansas Governor and Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee has a supporter who is more powerful then 1000 Oprahs: CHUCK NORRIS



The Hek

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

I Can't Believe It's Me Either

There are a lot of contenders worthy of the U.S. Presidential Office.

But there is one man, who I think would make an excellent President?

STEVEN SEAGAL

Case in point:



The Hek

*Very refreshing: Episode 63 of the Audio Circus*

Monday, December 10, 2007

Make Believe Social Life

Episode 63 of the Audio Circus is now available!

This week, I show off some of my impressions. There's also a short story I wrote called "A Quiet Friday Night."

To download, subscribe, or for more information, visit the show's website.

The Hek

Friday, December 07, 2007

Spam Of The Week

This one comes from Daf Fadel:

FROM THE MINISTRE DE LA CONSTRUCTION
Attn: CEO
I am interested in the partnership investment program with your corporation. First permit me to introduce myself as Daf Fadel ministre de la construction of Western Sahara state in the democratic republic (a tiny island desert). Being the executive minister of my State.
I awarded the contract of IRRIGATION to Portuguese Firm worthy several millions of dollars. In the execution of that project the Portuguese Firm discovered large amount of gold in one of the contract site.
I collaborated with the Portuguese Firm on a mutual agreement on the proceed of which I have received my share of 15.5musd.
As the minister, I cannot introduce or circulate these funds into the Western Sahara banking system considering my provisional duty and the considering the fact that I earn less than 1,000us$dollars monthly coupled with the Bureau of conduct guide lines and
regulations for Public Civil Servants.
The above situation prompted my decision to solicit your co-operation to take delivery of this fund into your custody for my proposed investment, as you will be adequately compensated with $ 6.500,000 millions.
I will arrange all necessary procedures in ensuring a smooth process for the funds to get to you. I will appreciate you contact me once you receive this fax via my satellite phone above indicating your capability and willingness to enable me to give you more details of my modus operandi of getting this money to you hitch free.
This matter requires your urgent attention and confidentiality whatever your decision.
Best Regards,
Minister, Daf Fadel


Thanks Daf. We salute you.

The Hek

Thursday, December 06, 2007

I Got 99 Problems, But A Playlist Ain't One

The Hek's Super Playlist continues to grow! New entries are in red.

1. Kennedy Killed the Hat - Buck 65
2. I bought some books - Black Boot Trio
3. Watching the Wheels - John Lennon
4. Vacation - The Go-Go's
5. Like a Prayer - Madonna
6. Night Swimming - REM
7. Chicago - Sufjan Stevens
8. Ring, Ring - Abba
9. Call on Me - Eric Prydz
10. November Rain - Guns N Roses
11. Cruel Summer - Bannanarama
12. Hung up - Madonna
13. 463 - Buck 65
14. Judy is a Punk - The Ramones
15. The Laws have Changed - The New Pornographers
16. Portland, Oregon - Loretta Lynn feat. Jack White
17. Suzanne - Leonard Cohen
18. The Card Cheat - The Clash
19. Canadian Railroad Trilogy - Gordon Lightfoot
20. Boys in the Bright White Sports Car - Trooper
21. Mandy - Barry Manilow
22. Let's Get Together - Al Green
23. Mickey - Toni Basil
24. Bodies - Drowning Pool
25. Folson Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
26. Bawitaba - Kid Rock
27. Losing Grip - Avril Lavigne
28. City of New Orleans - Arlo Guthrie
29. Pump it - Black Eye Peas
30. Lonely Old Eyes - Neko Case
31. Immigrant Song - Led Zepplin
32. Philadelphia Freedom - Elton John
33. Don't Walk Away Eileen - Sam Roberts
34. Bring the Noise - Public Enemy & Anthrax
35. Maneater - Nelly Furtado
36. Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves - Cher
37. My Immortal - Evanescense
38. Hips Don't Lie - Shakira
39. Welcome to the Jungle - Guns and Roses
40. Bad Habit - The Offspring
41. LDN - Lily Allen
42. Man I use to Be - K-OS
43. Lolipop - Aqua
44. Banquet - Bloc Party
45. The Sign - Ace of Base
46. Rise Above - Black Flag
47. Devil Went Down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels Band
48. Thank God I'm a Country Boy - John Denver
49. Hello - Lionel Richie
50. River - Joni Mitchell
51. Romantic Rights - Death From Above 1979
52. Knock on Wood - Amy Stewart
53. My Heart Skips A Beat - Buck Owens
54. Levon - Elton John
55. Use It - The New Pornographers
56. The Boy In The Bubble - Paul Simon
57. Graceland - Paul Simon
58. Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
59. Head Over Feet - Alanis Morrisette
60. Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
61. Inside And Out - Feist
62. Crosseyed And Painless - Talking Heads
63. Give It To Me - Timberland feat. Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake
64. Intervention - Arcade Fire
65. I'm Afraid Of Brittany Spears - LiveonRelease
66. For Whom The Bell Tolls - Metallica
67. Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot
68. Hard To Concentrate - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
69. Sabotage - Beastie Boys
70. Diamonds From Sierra Leone - Kanye West
71. One Thing - Finger Eleven
72. Changes - 2pac
73. Gone Away - The Offspring
74. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Daft Punk
75. 1234 - Feist
76. Relax, Take It Easy - Mika
77. God Save The Queen - The Sex Pistols
78. The Message - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
79. Miami - Will Smith
80. Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
81. TV Party - Black Flag
82. Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead - Crash Test Dummies
83. 99 Problems - Jay Z
84. Sorrow - Bad Religion
85. Body Count - Body Count
86. What's the Frequency, Kenneth - REM
87. What Do I Get - The Buzzcocks

The Hek

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Save The Parkdale Foodbank

From Justin Beach and Publicbroadcasting.ca:

While the mechanism still isn't in place for auto-withdrawals or online donations I've set up a facebook group called $5 For the Parkdale Food Bank. The purpose of the group is to gather people who would be willing to make a $5/month donation (via bank account or credit card) to the food bank.

$5 may not seem like much but 500 people donating $5 a month would put the food bank close to it's annual operating budget of $33,000. The goal is to find 1,000 people and significantly increase the food banks budget.

Benjamin Mueller-Heaslip of the Parkdale Revolutionary Orchestra is also trying to organize some last minute fundraisers. More details on that will be posted as they become available.

The Parkdale Food Bank currently feeds 600 families and will close in January without help. Please contribute in any way you can.

If you'd like to simply mail a cheque you can send it to ST. FRANCIS TABLE, 1322 Queen Street West, Toronto Ontario, M6K 1L4

If you're willing to make monthly donations join the Facebook Group and we'll let you know when the mechanisms are in place.

If you'd like to participate in a fundraiser please contact Benjamin Mueller-Heaslip at info@parkdalerevolutionaryorchestra.com

UPDATE

Benjamin Meuller-Heaslip of the Parkdale Revolutionary Orchestra is organizing a fundraiser for the Parkdale Food Bank. Here are the details so far.

Time and Place

Date: Sunday, December 16, 2007
Time: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
The Cadillac Lounge
1296 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON

Five-hour Music Marathon in support of the Parkdale Food Bank!

10 half-hour sets including:

The Parkdale Revolutionary Orchestra
Ronley Teper
Michael Holt
Book of Gnomes
The Ugly Bug Band

More in the works

The Hek

*TAC: Episode 62*

Monday, December 03, 2007

No Armour In Parliament

Episode 62 of the Audio Circus is now available.

This week: Ridiculous British laws and music by Infotourist.

To download, subscribe, or for more information, visit the show's website.

The Hek