Here's a little fun piece I wrote for TheGoodPoint.com: The (Not So) Bold and Predictable
Enjoy!
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Thursday, April 09, 2009
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Re. Jian Ghomeshi & Billy Bob Thornton
The above parties did not have a great interview this morning on Q. In fact, it was quite the argument. From the listener's perspective, it was the dark side of live radio.
Basically, Jian was talking to Billy Bob about his band. When introducing the band, Jian of course mentioned Thornton's film career. Billy Bob took exception to this - "You weren't suppose to mention that shit." Apparently, the band's manager told Q's producer not to bring up the film career. Thornton also felt Ghomeshi was describing his music career/band as a hobby.
Verdict: Ghomeshi did nothing wrong. He was merely mentioning the acting career for context purposes. Billy Bob was a complete tool.
Anyway, if you get chance, you should hear the interview.
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Basically, Jian was talking to Billy Bob about his band. When introducing the band, Jian of course mentioned Thornton's film career. Billy Bob took exception to this - "You weren't suppose to mention that shit." Apparently, the band's manager told Q's producer not to bring up the film career. Thornton also felt Ghomeshi was describing his music career/band as a hobby.
Verdict: Ghomeshi did nothing wrong. He was merely mentioning the acting career for context purposes. Billy Bob was a complete tool.
Anyway, if you get chance, you should hear the interview.
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Thursday, April 02, 2009
Re. Kurt Angle's New Film
I've always been a huge Kurt Angle fan. He's my second favourite wrestler behind (of course) The Rock. It's hard to believe that's it's almost been ten years since he made his professional debut.
Angle is starring a new film called End Game. Judging by the trailer, it looks bad; really, really bad.
Angle has won numerous medals and titles. But there will be no Oscar to add to his accomplishments. Maybe a Razzie if he's lucky.
Kurt, what were you thinking?
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Angle is starring a new film called End Game. Judging by the trailer, it looks bad; really, really bad.
Angle has won numerous medals and titles. But there will be no Oscar to add to his accomplishments. Maybe a Razzie if he's lucky.
Kurt, what were you thinking?
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Re. the Montreal Expos
THEY'RE COMING BACK!!!!
April Fools ;-)
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Meanwhile, here's my latest article from TheGoodPoint.com, which happens to be about the 'spos:
The Montreal Expos: Five Years Later
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April Fools ;-)
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Meanwhile, here's my latest article from TheGoodPoint.com, which happens to be about the 'spos:
The Montreal Expos: Five Years Later
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Re. 1050 CHUM
RIP 1050 CHUM.
CTVglobemedia has decided to re-brand the famous Toronto radio station. It is now known as CP24 Radio 1050. The new station will basically broadcast CP24's audio feed on the AM frequency.
Of course, the previous attempt to re-brand 1050 CHUM failed miserably. Remember The TEAM 1050? However, even though it was an all-sports station, there was still a website that maintained CHUM's oldies format. Sadly, it appears that won't be happening this time.
It's the end of an era.
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CTVglobemedia has decided to re-brand the famous Toronto radio station. It is now known as CP24 Radio 1050. The new station will basically broadcast CP24's audio feed on the AM frequency.
Of course, the previous attempt to re-brand 1050 CHUM failed miserably. Remember The TEAM 1050? However, even though it was an all-sports station, there was still a website that maintained CHUM's oldies format. Sadly, it appears that won't be happening this time.
It's the end of an era.
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Re. The Washington Nationals
For your reading pleasure, here's my latest article from TheGoodPoint.com:
The Washington Nationals: Five Years Later.
Enjoy!
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The Washington Nationals: Five Years Later.
Enjoy!
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Re. "Kids" by MGMT
Had to post this video. It was done by a university student who was taking a music video class in California. MGMT saw the video, liked it and adopted it. The filmmaker and actors were invited to meet the band and be part of another video.
Enjoy!
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Enjoy!
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Take Only What You Need
As always, new entries on my Super Playlist 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
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
94. Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkle
95. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - The White Stripes
96. The Love You Save - Jackson 5
97. Your Ex-Love Is Dead - Stars
98. What Is Life - George Harrison
99. Time To Pretend - MGMT
100. Daughter - Loudon Wainwright
101. Take Me To The Riot - Stars
102. Leave It Behind - The Offspring
103. More Human Than Human - White Zombie
104. Six Days - DJ Shadow ft. Mos Def
105. The Con - Tegan and Sara
106. Universal Soldier - Buff Sainte-Marie
107. Rock DJ - Robbie Williams
108. Let's Get Crazy - Prince
109. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Gil Scott-Heron
110. Striptease by Hawksley Workman
111. Jolene by Dolly Parton
112. Kids by MGMT
113. Spaceman by Bif Naked
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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
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
94. Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkle
95. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - The White Stripes
96. The Love You Save - Jackson 5
97. Your Ex-Love Is Dead - Stars
98. What Is Life - George Harrison
99. Time To Pretend - MGMT
100. Daughter - Loudon Wainwright
101. Take Me To The Riot - Stars
102. Leave It Behind - The Offspring
103. More Human Than Human - White Zombie
104. Six Days - DJ Shadow ft. Mos Def
105. The Con - Tegan and Sara
106. Universal Soldier - Buff Sainte-Marie
107. Rock DJ - Robbie Williams
108. Let's Get Crazy - Prince
109. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Gil Scott-Heron
110. Striptease by Hawksley Workman
111. Jolene by Dolly Parton
112. Kids by MGMT
113. Spaceman by Bif Naked
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Oh No, It's Love
For your consideration, my latest CD review from PublicBroadcasting.ca: "Oh No, It's Love" by The Bicycles.
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Monday, March 16, 2009
The Snack Guru
My friend Simon is a part-time actor. Here's a short feature where he portrays....The Snack Guru:
Simon's part of a contest being run by Doritos. The nacho manufacture is looking for a filmmaker who can come up with a name for a brand new flavour and make a commercial for it. If Simon's entry wins, he and the filmmaker, Samy Osman, win a lot of money and the commerical gets aired nationally.
I feel Simon deserves this victory. For crying out loud, he had to make out with nachos. If that doesn't show how dedicated he is to the acting craft, I don't know what will.
To vote, click here. You'll have to register first. Once that's out of the way, you can vote by clicking on the Thumbs Up button.
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Simon's part of a contest being run by Doritos. The nacho manufacture is looking for a filmmaker who can come up with a name for a brand new flavour and make a commercial for it. If Simon's entry wins, he and the filmmaker, Samy Osman, win a lot of money and the commerical gets aired nationally.
I feel Simon deserves this victory. For crying out loud, he had to make out with nachos. If that doesn't show how dedicated he is to the acting craft, I don't know what will.
To vote, click here. You'll have to register first. Once that's out of the way, you can vote by clicking on the Thumbs Up button.
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Damn Rays
I'm still trying to digest Canada's poor performance at the World Baseball Classic.
In the meantime, here's my latest article from the Good Point: The Hunter Becomes the Hunted.
Enjoy!
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In the meantime, here's my latest article from the Good Point: The Hunter Becomes the Hunted.
Enjoy!
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Monday, March 09, 2009
What The Deuce?
Happy Monday.
Not much to say. As I type this, Italy is leading Canada 4-2; very frustrating, but not surprising.
Meanwhile, here's my CD review of Deuce by Ottawa's APlotAgainstMe.
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Not much to say. As I type this, Italy is leading Canada 4-2; very frustrating, but not surprising.
Meanwhile, here's my CD review of Deuce by Ottawa's APlotAgainstMe.
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Friday, March 06, 2009
Re. The World Baseball Classic
Due to work commitments, I will not be attending any of the games. But, I will of course be following the tournament. I already caught a bit of the South Korea/Chinese Taipei match today.
Canada is in Pool C along with the U.S., Venezuela and Italy. Analytically speaking, it's unlikely that Canada will finish at the top of their pool. However, it's possible for Canada to finish second. Remember, the top two teams in each pool advance to the next round. I know for certain that the U.S. will be in first and Italy will be in fourth. So Canada will have to battle Venezuela for the second spot. It won't be easy - Venezuela has a very good roster. Of course, once the first pitch is thrown, all bets are off and anything can happen. Canada has a decent roster, but their pitching looks very suspect.
Meanwhile, just for fun, here are all the Blue Jays taking part in the WBC:
Canada - Scott Richmond
Dominican Republic - Jose Bautista
Mexico - Rod Barajas
Puerto Rico - Alex Rios
Venezuela - Marco Scutaro
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Canada is in Pool C along with the U.S., Venezuela and Italy. Analytically speaking, it's unlikely that Canada will finish at the top of their pool. However, it's possible for Canada to finish second. Remember, the top two teams in each pool advance to the next round. I know for certain that the U.S. will be in first and Italy will be in fourth. So Canada will have to battle Venezuela for the second spot. It won't be easy - Venezuela has a very good roster. Of course, once the first pitch is thrown, all bets are off and anything can happen. Canada has a decent roster, but their pitching looks very suspect.
Meanwhile, just for fun, here are all the Blue Jays taking part in the WBC:
Canada - Scott Richmond
Dominican Republic - Jose Bautista
Mexico - Rod Barajas
Puerto Rico - Alex Rios
Venezuela - Marco Scutaro
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Thursday, March 05, 2009
Toronto Nationals
I just found out that Toronto has a new field lacrosse team. They'll be called the Nationals and are part of Major League Lacrosse. Home games will be played at BMO Field, with the first match taking place on May 22 against the Chicago Machine.
From the looks of things, it appears the team is owned by MLSE, which means there's enough finances to promote and operate the team. But don't quote me on that, since I haven't found any confirmation.
It also appears that players from the National Lacrosse League (box/indoor lacrosse) play in this outdoor league as well. There's already a roster and one of the players is Colin Doyle, formally of the Toronto Rock.
Speaking of the Rock, there seems to be a relationship between them and the Nationals.
The Nationals' website isn't up yet. However, here's the Wiki page.
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From the looks of things, it appears the team is owned by MLSE, which means there's enough finances to promote and operate the team. But don't quote me on that, since I haven't found any confirmation.
It also appears that players from the National Lacrosse League (box/indoor lacrosse) play in this outdoor league as well. There's already a roster and one of the players is Colin Doyle, formally of the Toronto Rock.
Speaking of the Rock, there seems to be a relationship between them and the Nationals.
The Nationals' website isn't up yet. However, here's the Wiki page.
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Re. The NHL Trade Deadline
Happy Deadline Day!
There are a lot rumours and I'm not sure what will happen. It will be certainly intriguing.
In honour of the NHL trade deadline, here's my latest article from the Good Point: The Deadline Day Obsession.
Enjoy!
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There are a lot rumours and I'm not sure what will happen. It will be certainly intriguing.
In honour of the NHL trade deadline, here's my latest article from the Good Point: The Deadline Day Obsession.
Enjoy!
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Monday, March 02, 2009
Save Radio 3
Like many other Canadian media outlets, the CBC is not immune to the troubling economy/recession. The public broadcaster recently announced that it can no longer afford all of its programming and is looking to see what assets they can get rid of in order to stay financially afloat. One item that may get cut is Radio 3.
There are many products the CBC can do without, but Radio 3 IS NOT one of them.
Radio 3 provides an outlet for Canada's best musicians. It proves that Canadian music doesn't revolve around Nickelback, BNL, the Tragically Hip, Bryan Adams and Celine Dion. Without Radio 3, we would never hear Teegan and Sara, the Arcade Fire, Wintersleep, Buck 65, Broken Social Scene, etc. Best of all, Radio 3 is about music and not advertising revenue. You'll never have to deal with mechanical DJs or a uniformed style. You will hear creativity at its finest.
The only way Radio 3 can be saved is if we all make some noise. Justin Beach has set up an online petition, as well as an ongoing Facebook event. If you care about Canadian music, then please sign the petition and tell everyone about it.
For more information, check out this article by Justin.
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There are many products the CBC can do without, but Radio 3 IS NOT one of them.
Radio 3 provides an outlet for Canada's best musicians. It proves that Canadian music doesn't revolve around Nickelback, BNL, the Tragically Hip, Bryan Adams and Celine Dion. Without Radio 3, we would never hear Teegan and Sara, the Arcade Fire, Wintersleep, Buck 65, Broken Social Scene, etc. Best of all, Radio 3 is about music and not advertising revenue. You'll never have to deal with mechanical DJs or a uniformed style. You will hear creativity at its finest.
The only way Radio 3 can be saved is if we all make some noise. Justin Beach has set up an online petition, as well as an ongoing Facebook event. If you care about Canadian music, then please sign the petition and tell everyone about it.
For more information, check out this article by Justin.
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Re. CUPE Ontario & Israel
Normally, I don't like commenting on political matters. However, CUPE Ontario's boycott of Israeli Universities is one issue that makes my blood boil. I don't know what kind of kool-aid Sid Ryan handed out at the Windsor conference, but it clearly and unfortunately did its job.
This boycott creates more divisions and encourages anger and hatred. No matter how hard CUPE Ontario tries to sugarcoat it, this boycott is antisemitic and hurts our country's reputation as an accepting and multicultural society.
For one thing, the Israel/Gaza conflict does not fall under CUPE's jurisdiction. Second of all, if CUPE wants to make a statement about this issue, they should encourage members from different backgrounds to have discussions about the conflict and come up with peaceful resolutions; perhaps this would set an example for others to follow.
Instead, however, CUPE has chosen to boycott, which is nothing more than a step backwards.
I know I have said this before, but it needs repeating:
Sid Ryan has publicly shown his ignorance. He has intentionally expressed antisemitism. He has also tarnished the image and reputation of CUPE. I encourage all CUPE members to speak with their leaders, CONDEMN this boycott and DEMAND Sid Ryan's resignation.
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This boycott creates more divisions and encourages anger and hatred. No matter how hard CUPE Ontario tries to sugarcoat it, this boycott is antisemitic and hurts our country's reputation as an accepting and multicultural society.
For one thing, the Israel/Gaza conflict does not fall under CUPE's jurisdiction. Second of all, if CUPE wants to make a statement about this issue, they should encourage members from different backgrounds to have discussions about the conflict and come up with peaceful resolutions; perhaps this would set an example for others to follow.
Instead, however, CUPE has chosen to boycott, which is nothing more than a step backwards.
I know I have said this before, but it needs repeating:
Sid Ryan has publicly shown his ignorance. He has intentionally expressed antisemitism. He has also tarnished the image and reputation of CUPE. I encourage all CUPE members to speak with their leaders, CONDEMN this boycott and DEMAND Sid Ryan's resignation.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Re. Breakfast at Tiffany's (The Film)
Audrey Hepburn is great, but I really enjoyed George Peppard and his excellent portrayal of Hannibal......er.......Paul Varjack.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Re. the Canadiens/Thrashers trade
Matt Schneider is still around?
Given how the Habs have played lately, anything can help.
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Given how the Habs have played lately, anything can help.
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Re. the Marion/O'Neal trade
This trade was 90% related to the Raptors' future, and 10% related to the present.
During his short tenure with Toronto, Jermaine O'Neal played well. Unfortunately, the entire team didn't. If the Raptors want to make a serious run for the playoffs, they needed to make a sacrifice in order to make an improvement. JO put up great numbers, but he was expendable. This was proven by Andrea Bargnani, who showed that he could be just as productive as JO at the centre position.
More importantly, JO's salary ate up a lot of cap space. This trade frees up a large chunk of money for the Raptors, which will allow them to (hopefully) be buyers rather than sellers. The extra finance is also important for (again...hopefully) resigning Chris Bosh, who will have many enticing offers come his way in 2010.
Shawn Marion gives the Raptors a legitamate small forward. However, the length of his stay in Toronto remains to be seen. Marcus Banks is nothing special. He will probably get a few minutes and won't be back next year.
As for Jamario Moon - it's sad to see him go. But in all fairness, he was popular with the fans, but not that great on the court. With all due respect to Moon, he was simply a one-hit wonder.
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During his short tenure with Toronto, Jermaine O'Neal played well. Unfortunately, the entire team didn't. If the Raptors want to make a serious run for the playoffs, they needed to make a sacrifice in order to make an improvement. JO put up great numbers, but he was expendable. This was proven by Andrea Bargnani, who showed that he could be just as productive as JO at the centre position.
More importantly, JO's salary ate up a lot of cap space. This trade frees up a large chunk of money for the Raptors, which will allow them to (hopefully) be buyers rather than sellers. The extra finance is also important for (again...hopefully) resigning Chris Bosh, who will have many enticing offers come his way in 2010.
Shawn Marion gives the Raptors a legitamate small forward. However, the length of his stay in Toronto remains to be seen. Marcus Banks is nothing special. He will probably get a few minutes and won't be back next year.
As for Jamario Moon - it's sad to see him go. But in all fairness, he was popular with the fans, but not that great on the court. With all due respect to Moon, he was simply a one-hit wonder.
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A Few Thoughts On A-Rod
I wasn't surprised when I found out about Alex Rodriguez's steroid use. He's a great ball player, but I personally don't like him - mainly because of the bush league stunt he (allegedly) pulled on Howie Clark a few seasons ago. Let's also not forget about the young woman he was caught with in Toronto that wasn't his wife. For a guy with an already tarnished reputation, it only makes sense that he would eventually be caught using steroids, even though he took them 6-8 years ago.
However, I do give him credit for coming clean, admitting he used steroids and apologizing.
Regardless, this incident adds to the cynicism that surrounds Major League Baseball. As a passionate fan, this cynicism is upsetting and hurtful. However, it doesn't deter my love for the sport.
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However, I do give him credit for coming clean, admitting he used steroids and apologizing.
Regardless, this incident adds to the cynicism that surrounds Major League Baseball. As a passionate fan, this cynicism is upsetting and hurtful. However, it doesn't deter my love for the sport.
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Monday, February 09, 2009
Two Recent Articles
Call me shameless. I dare you ;-)
The Good Point - The ACC: Ten Years Later
FutuRéale - Review of Jill Barber's latest album
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The Good Point - The ACC: Ten Years Later
FutuRéale - Review of Jill Barber's latest album
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Friday, February 06, 2009
New Episode of FutuRéale Radio
This latest edition features a preview of the CaribbeanTales Youth Film Festival.
www.futureale.com/podcasts/
Have a great weekend!
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www.futureale.com/p
Have a great weekend!
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Thursday, February 05, 2009
The Good Point
I've recently signed on with a new sports-based website called The Good Point. It provides unique features on the sporting world and run by a dedicated staff.
Here's my first article - The Tao of Voskuhl
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Here's my first article - The Tao of Voskuhl
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Congratulations Dave Devall
One of my favourite newscasters is leaving the airwaves. CFTO......er......CTV Toronto's Dave Devall is retiering after 48 years of providing accurate and informative weather reports. I feel I learned more about the weather from Dave Devall than in a classroom. He will be missed.
Here's a little video I found about Dave. It chronicles his long and successful career:
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Here's a little video I found about Dave. It chronicles his long and successful career:
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Raptors vs. Lakers
My poor Raptors. They're going to get crushed :-(
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Wholesome Weekend Reading Material
My review of The Wrestler.
I know, I know, shameless.
In other news, I'm picking the Cardinals to win the Super Bowl. Nothing like a good "underdog" storyline.
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I know, I know, shameless.
In other news, I'm picking the Cardinals to win the Super Bowl. Nothing like a good "underdog" storyline.
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Toe Procedure #5
It's done. That's all you need to know. The doctor thinks this will be the last one.
Tylenol 3 is just what I need. But I wish it didn't take 45 minutes to kick in.
I also wish I could easily go to bed at 1am, wake up at 7am and not feel exhausted. I could accomplish so much more.
- ER
Tylenol 3 is just what I need. But I wish it didn't take 45 minutes to kick in.
I also wish I could easily go to bed at 1am, wake up at 7am and not feel exhausted. I could accomplish so much more.
- ER
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
More stars than an elephant can remember
My hometown gets some face-time in this old Jumbo Video commercial.
I actually remember this old advertisement. I had an interest in video stores at the time. Personally, I was a Videoflicks man (or child).
- ER
I actually remember this old advertisement. I had an interest in video stores at the time. Personally, I was a Videoflicks man (or child).
- ER
Friday, January 23, 2009
New Episode of FutuRéale Radio
This latest edition features a preview of the 2009 WinterCity Festival, as well as music by Cut Off Your Hands and Laura Barrett.
Be sure to also listen to the previous episode, which took a look at the cancellation and subsequent resurrection of Torontoist.
FutuRéale Radio: www.futureale.com/podcasts
- ER
Be sure to also listen to the previous episode, which took a look at the cancellation and subsequent resurrection of Torontoist.
FutuRéale Radio: www.futureale.com/podcasts
- ER
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Fill In The Blanks
1. Barack Obama will be the _________ President ever.
2. The Raptors will _________ the playoffs.
3. ________ dancer.
4. The best Canadian beer is _________.
5. The best American beer is _________.
6. The film that will win "Best Picture" at the upcoming Oscars will be _________.
7. Jimmy Kimmel is ________.
8. National _________ League.
9. Out of all the Star Trek films, the best one was _________.
10. Who ________ Roger Rabbit?
- ER
2. The Raptors will _________ the playoffs.
3. ________ dancer.
4. The best Canadian beer is _________.
5. The best American beer is _________.
6. The film that will win "Best Picture" at the upcoming Oscars will be _________.
7. Jimmy Kimmel is ________.
8. National _________ League.
9. Out of all the Star Trek films, the best one was _________.
10. Who ________ Roger Rabbit?
- ER
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Barack is so great, they named a city after him
Okay, not exactly.
However, there is an actual city in Japan called Obama. There's also a rail line in the western part of Japan called the Obama Line.
And if you don't believe me, here's the proof.
- ER
However, there is an actual city in Japan called Obama. There's also a rail line in the western part of Japan called the Obama Line.
And if you don't believe me, here's the proof.
- ER
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
CUPE Ontario Calls For a Ban on Israeli Academics
Sid Ryan, the President of CUPE Ontario, has announced that he will propose a ban on Israeli academics at a meeting next month.
As stated on the Globe and Mail's website, Ryan's proposal will ban Israeli academics from speaking, teaching or researching at Ontario universities, if they "do not explicitly condemn Israeli action in Gaza."
This stems from on an incident on Dec.29, when the Israeli Defense Force attacked a university in Gaza, which was allegedly affiliated with Hamas.
Adding fuel to the fire, Ryan stated, "Attacking an institution of learning is just beyond the pale. They (IDF) deliberately targeted an institution of learning. That's what the Nazis did."
This is absolutely disgusting.
First off, to put the IDF in the same category as the Nazis is harsh and insulting. It is grossly incorrect. Second, if CUPE believes in the rights and freedoms of people, why would they even consider restricting a certain group from having those same rights and freedoms? It makes no sense.
Sid Ryan has publicly shown his ignorance. He has intentionally expressed antisemitism. He has also tarnished the image and reputation of CUPE. I encourage all CUPE members to speak with their leaders and DEMAND Sid Ryan's resignation.
- The Hek
As stated on the Globe and Mail's website, Ryan's proposal will ban Israeli academics from speaking, teaching or researching at Ontario universities, if they "do not explicitly condemn Israeli action in Gaza."
This stems from on an incident on Dec.29, when the Israeli Defense Force attacked a university in Gaza, which was allegedly affiliated with Hamas.
Adding fuel to the fire, Ryan stated, "Attacking an institution of learning is just beyond the pale. They (IDF) deliberately targeted an institution of learning. That's what the Nazis did."
This is absolutely disgusting.
First off, to put the IDF in the same category as the Nazis is harsh and insulting. It is grossly incorrect. Second, if CUPE believes in the rights and freedoms of people, why would they even consider restricting a certain group from having those same rights and freedoms? It makes no sense.
Sid Ryan has publicly shown his ignorance. He has intentionally expressed antisemitism. He has also tarnished the image and reputation of CUPE. I encourage all CUPE members to speak with their leaders and DEMAND Sid Ryan's resignation.
- The Hek
Monday, January 05, 2009
January Issue Now Available
The January issue of FutuRéale Magazine is now available! This month, we have articles on Toronto band Hooded Fang, Joseph Lazare (By The Rapids), the Bad Dog Theatre Company, and much more.
Print copies and DVD-ROM copies of the January issue can be purchased from FutuRéale's online store.
For a preview, please visit www.futureale.com/magazine/2009/january/
- The Hek
Print copies and DVD-ROM copies of the January issue can be purchased from FutuRéale's online store.
For a preview, please visit www.futureale.com/m
- The Hek
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Playoffs, Here We Come!
Michael Barrett, Raul Chavez, Randy Ruiz & Mike Maroth.
Barrett will probably back up Rod Barajas.
Don't know much about Chavez. Probably won't make the roster.
Ruiz had the best batting average in the International League (AAA) last season. At 31, it looks like he's been a career minor leaguer. If he plays well, he could be a backup IF.
As for Maroth - we lost an 18-game winner, but gained a 21-game loser.
Bolstering the roster FAIL!!!
- The Hek
Barrett will probably back up Rod Barajas.
Don't know much about Chavez. Probably won't make the roster.
Ruiz had the best batting average in the International League (AAA) last season. At 31, it looks like he's been a career minor leaguer. If he plays well, he could be a backup IF.
As for Maroth - we lost an 18-game winner, but gained a 21-game loser.
Bolstering the roster FAIL!!!
- The Hek
Monday, December 29, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Super Playlist - Last Call of '08
New entries are in red (or CAPS if you're reading this on Facebook).
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. 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
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
94. Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkle
95. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - The White Stripes
96. The Love You Save - Jackson 5
97. Your Ex-Lover Is Dead - Stars
98. What Is Life - George Harrison
99. Time To Pretend - MGMT
100. Daughter - Loudon Wainwright
101. Take Me To The Riot - Stars
102. Leave It Behind - The Offspring
103. More Human Than Human - White Zombie
104. Six Days - DJ Shadow ft. Mos Def
105. THE CON - Tegan and Sara
106. UNIVERSAL SOLDIER - Buff Sainte-Marie
107. ROCK DJ - Robbie Williams
108. LET'S GET CRAZY - Prince
109. THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED - Gil Scott-Heron
The Hek
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. 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
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
94. Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkle
95. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - The White Stripes
96. The Love You Save - Jackson 5
97. Your Ex-Lover Is Dead - Stars
98. What Is Life - George Harrison
99. Time To Pretend - MGMT
100. Daughter - Loudon Wainwright
101. Take Me To The Riot - Stars
102. Leave It Behind - The Offspring
103. More Human Than Human - White Zombie
104. Six Days - DJ Shadow ft. Mos Def
105. THE CON - Tegan and Sara
106. UNIVERSAL SOLDIER - Buff Sainte-Marie
107. ROCK DJ - Robbie Williams
108. LET'S GET CRAZY - Prince
109. THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED - Gil Scott-Heron
The Hek
A (late) Shameless Plug
The latest edition of FutuRéale Radio is now available online! This new episode takes a look at OUTSIDE THE BOX, a program that offers free music lessons to children.
www.futureale.com/podcasts/
The Hek
www.futureale.com/p
The Hek
Monday, December 01, 2008
MEGA ISSUE Now Available
The staff of FutuRéale Magazine wanted to end 2008 with a bang! After much thought, they decided to combine the November and December issues, creating a special year-end double issue, which is now available. This latest issue features a profile of Toronto musician Laura Barrett, a look at the new AGO, the diary of a TTC rider, and much more.
Print copies and DVD-ROM copies of the MEGA ISSUE can be purchased from FutuRéale's online store.
For a preview, click here.
The Hek
Print copies and DVD-ROM copies of the MEGA ISSUE can be purchased from FutuRéale's online store.
For a preview, click here.
The Hek
Friday, November 28, 2008
Since 2003
The blog.......she is 5-years-old.
:-)
NEW EPISODE OF FUTURÉALE RADIO
The latest edition of FutuRéale Radio is now available online! This new episode takes a look at the brand new ARTSCAPE WYCHWOOD BARNS.
www.futureale.com/podcasts/
The Hek
:-)
NEW EPISODE OF FUTURÉALE RADIO
The latest edition of FutuRéale Radio is now available online! This new episode takes a look at the brand new ARTSCAPE WYCHWOOD BARNS.
www.futureale.com/p
The Hek
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Where the $#%& is the Nov. Issue?
You're all probably wondering why the November issue hasn't been released yet. Well, the FutuRéale team wanted to finish 2008 with a bang. So, we are combining the November and December issues to create a MEGA ISSUE! Stay tuned for more...
The Hek
The Hek
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Dearly Beloved
For some unknown reason, I can't get Prince's Let's Go Crazy out of my head.
That is all.
The Hek
That is all.
The Hek
Thursday, November 13, 2008
FutuRéale Radio - New Episode
The latest edition of FutuRéale Radio is now available online!
This new episode features an interview with Joseph Lazare, series creator of 'By The Rapids,' and a look at NaNoWriMo.
www.futureale.com/podcasts/
The Hek
This new episode features an interview with Joseph Lazare, series creator of 'By The Rapids,' and a look at NaNoWriMo.
www.futureale.com/p
The Hek
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Final Thoughts - World Series
Although I had picked the Rays to win, I'm glad the Phillies are World Series champions. This team has been around since 1883, but only has two World Series titles (1980 and 2008). I'm also happy for the city of Philadelphia, which hasn't had any of their teams win a championship since 1983.
There a lot of people who deserve credit for this victory. One of them is GM Pat Gillick.
Gillick was the General Manager for the Blue Jays during their "glory days." It seems that wherever he goes, success follows him. He's had success with the Jays, the Orioles, the Mariners, and now the Phillies.
Congratulations to all the Philadelphia Phillies, espeically to former Blue Jays Jayson Werth and (Canadian) Matt Stairs, and former Jays manager Jimy Williams (Phillies' Bench Coach).
In terms of predictions, this was my worst showing; so, I don't want to talk about it. Once again, everything that happens during the regular season goes out the window once the playoffs start.
The Hek
There a lot of people who deserve credit for this victory. One of them is GM Pat Gillick.
Gillick was the General Manager for the Blue Jays during their "glory days." It seems that wherever he goes, success follows him. He's had success with the Jays, the Orioles, the Mariners, and now the Phillies.
Congratulations to all the Philadelphia Phillies, espeically to former Blue Jays Jayson Werth and (Canadian) Matt Stairs, and former Jays manager Jimy Williams (Phillies' Bench Coach).
In terms of predictions, this was my worst showing; so, I don't want to talk about it. Once again, everything that happens during the regular season goes out the window once the playoffs start.
The Hek
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
MLB Playoff Predictions - World Series
Wow.....I've been so off the mark this year. I was wrong on both LCS match ups. Brutal, just brutal.
Onto the big one:
World Series 2008
Tampa Bay over Philadelphia in 7
This was tough to call. I want to see the Rays win because they've had to deal with a lot of losing in their history. Finally, they are winning and have played like champions. They deserve the title. On the other hand, I want the Phillies to win because they're a team that fights for everything and always wins. I want Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Cole Hamels to be rewarded. Plus, Matt Stairs deserves a World Series ring.
I think the Rays will put it out because they're more fresh. They're only going on two days rest. Meanwhile, Philadelphia hasn't played in a week. This has ceased their momentum and they will certainly be rusty. Any team that has a long layoff between playoff rounds always loses. Look at the 2006 Tigers and the 2007 Rockies.
In any case, it will be a very entertaining World Series. Enjoy!
The Hek
Onto the big one:
World Series 2008
Tampa Bay over Philadelphia in 7
This was tough to call. I want to see the Rays win because they've had to deal with a lot of losing in their history. Finally, they are winning and have played like champions. They deserve the title. On the other hand, I want the Phillies to win because they're a team that fights for everything and always wins. I want Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Cole Hamels to be rewarded. Plus, Matt Stairs deserves a World Series ring.
I think the Rays will put it out because they're more fresh. They're only going on two days rest. Meanwhile, Philadelphia hasn't played in a week. This has ceased their momentum and they will certainly be rusty. Any team that has a long layoff between playoff rounds always loses. Look at the 2006 Tigers and the 2007 Rockies.
In any case, it will be a very entertaining World Series. Enjoy!
The Hek
Monday, October 20, 2008
Important Announcement
Ladies and gentlemen,
I have decided that I will not be running for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada.
There are many things going on in my life that deserve much more attention.
That is all.
The Hek
I have decided that I will not be running for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada.
There are many things going on in my life that deserve much more attention.
That is all.
The Hek
Monday, October 13, 2008
FutuRéale News and Notes
FUTURÉALE RADIO - ELECTION SPECIAL
The latest episode of FutuRéale Radio is now available online! This new edition focuses on two important issues of the upcoming Federal Election: Climate Change and Arts Funding.
http://www.futureale.com/podcasts/
OCTOBER ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE
The October issue of FutuRéale Magazine is now available!
This month features an interview with author Michelle Rowen, a profile of the Scarborough Historical Museum, a preview of the Toronto After Dark Film Festival, and much more.
PRINT COPIES and DVD-ROM COPIES of the October issue can be purchased from FutuRéale's ONLINE STORE: http://www.onamap.ca/o/Sales_Centre/fr_subscribe.html
For a preview of the October issue, please visit http://www.futureale.com/magazine/october08/
The latest episode of FutuRéale Radio is now available online! This new edition focuses on two important issues of the upcoming Federal Election: Climate Change and Arts Funding.
http://www.futureale.com/p
OCTOBER ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE
The October issue of FutuRéale Magazine is now available!
This month features an interview with author Michelle Rowen, a profile of the Scarborough Historical Museum, a preview of the Toronto After Dark Film Festival, and much more.
PRINT COPIES and DVD-ROM COPIES of the October issue can be purchased from FutuRéale's ONLINE STORE: http://www.onamap.ca/o/Sal
For a preview of the October issue, please visit http://www.futureale.com/m
Thursday, October 09, 2008
MLB Playoff Predictions - League Championship Series
Oh man. I got burned badly. I'd like to thank the Angels, Cubs and White Sox for making me look like an idiot.
During the division series, I was right on one of the four match ups. The correct prediction was not a perfect one.
Onto to the LCS:
American League Championship Series
Boston over Tampa Bay in 6
National League Championship Series
Los Angeles over Philadelphia in 7
The Dodgers are riding a huge wave of momentum. That will carry on to the World Series. Philadelphia is a great team and the NLCS will be close. In the end, Joe Torre and his team will pull it out.
Unlike the Angels, the Rays will be tough competition for the Red Sox. Both teams can hit and pitch. However, the Red Sox have been here before and they know how to come up with the clutch hit.
Any World Series is worth watching; but when there's a good storyline, it's REALLY worth watching. Manny Ramirez's return to Boston would be the biggest World Series storyline since the Red Sox ended their curse in 2004. Joe Torre's return to the World Series and Boston would also be very intriguing. The former manager of the Yankees faces the arch nemisis Red Sox; but this time, it's on a bigger stage.
The Hek
During the division series, I was right on one of the four match ups. The correct prediction was not a perfect one.
Onto to the LCS:
American League Championship Series
Boston over Tampa Bay in 6
National League Championship Series
Los Angeles over Philadelphia in 7
The Dodgers are riding a huge wave of momentum. That will carry on to the World Series. Philadelphia is a great team and the NLCS will be close. In the end, Joe Torre and his team will pull it out.
Unlike the Angels, the Rays will be tough competition for the Red Sox. Both teams can hit and pitch. However, the Red Sox have been here before and they know how to come up with the clutch hit.
Any World Series is worth watching; but when there's a good storyline, it's REALLY worth watching. Manny Ramirez's return to Boston would be the biggest World Series storyline since the Red Sox ended their curse in 2004. Joe Torre's return to the World Series and Boston would also be very intriguing. The former manager of the Yankees faces the arch nemisis Red Sox; but this time, it's on a bigger stage.
The Hek
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
MLB Playoff Predictions - Division Series
American League Division Series
LA Angels over Boston in 4
Chicago White Sox over Tampa Bay in 5
National League Division Series
Chicago Cubs over LA Dodgers in 4
Philadelphia over Milwaukee in 3
Players on Tampa and Milwaukee are getting their first-ever playoff experience. Their opponents have been to the dance before, which is a large factor. The only reason why Tampa will manage to get to five games is because the White Sox aren't very dominant, but will pull it out in the end.
The Dodgers are good. The Cubs are better.
The Angels are dangerous. However, they better not take Boston lightly. Don't forget, the Red Sox are the defending World Series champions.
The Hek
LA Angels over Boston in 4
Chicago White Sox over Tampa Bay in 5
National League Division Series
Chicago Cubs over LA Dodgers in 4
Philadelphia over Milwaukee in 3
Players on Tampa and Milwaukee are getting their first-ever playoff experience. Their opponents have been to the dance before, which is a large factor. The only reason why Tampa will manage to get to five games is because the White Sox aren't very dominant, but will pull it out in the end.
The Dodgers are good. The Cubs are better.
The Angels are dangerous. However, they better not take Boston lightly. Don't forget, the Red Sox are the defending World Series champions.
The Hek
Monday, September 29, 2008
Life Isn't Fair
Last week, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West Division title. They finished the regular season with a record of 84-78, six games above the .500 mark (.519).
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays finished 4th in the AL East with a record of 86-76; ten games above the .500 mark (.531).
Based on this information, I've come to the following conclusions:
1. The NL West is crap
2. The AL East is ridiculously tough
3. Sometimes, life isn't fair
The Hek
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays finished 4th in the AL East with a record of 86-76; ten games above the .500 mark (.531).
Based on this information, I've come to the following conclusions:
1. The NL West is crap
2. The AL East is ridiculously tough
3. Sometimes, life isn't fair
The Hek
Monday, September 22, 2008
My Future Involves The Runs
Your Anti Climactic Fortune |
![]() Deep into your future, I forsee: Diarrhea |
Wow.....that is quite anti climatic.
The Hek
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
News & Notes
SEPTEMBER ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE
The September issue of FutuRéale is now available!
This month, we focus on film and television. We have profiles on actress Emmanuelle Vagiuer and filmmaker Casey Walker. Plus, there are articles about the NFB, Word on The Street, Nuit Blanche, and more!
PRINT COPIES and DVD COPIES can be purchased from FutuRéale's ONLINE STORE
For a preview of the September issue, visit www.futureale.com/magazine/september08/
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NEW FUTURÉALE RADIO EPISODE
The latest edition of FutuRéale Radio is now available online! This new installment features an interview with Toronto musician LAURA BARRETT and a preview of the COMMFFEST (Global) Community Film Festival.
www.futureale.com/podcasts/
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The Hek
The September issue of FutuRéale is now available!
This month, we focus on film and television. We have profiles on actress Emmanuelle Vagiuer and filmmaker Casey Walker. Plus, there are articles about the NFB, Word on The Street, Nuit Blanche, and more!
PRINT COPIES and DVD COPIES can be purchased from FutuRéale's ONLINE STORE
For a preview of the September issue, visit www.futureale.com/m
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NEW FUTURÉALE RADIO EPISODE
The latest edition of FutuRéale Radio is now available online! This new installment features an interview with Toronto musician LAURA BARRETT and a preview of the COMMFFEST (Global) Community Film Festival.
www.futureale.com/p
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The Hek
Thursday, September 04, 2008
It's The Only Way To Play
Bea Arthur gets completely upstaged by Mario Lemieux and Tony Fernandez.
The Hek
The Hek
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
News And Notes
NEW FUTURÉALE RADIO EPISODE
The latest edition of FutuRéale Radio is now available online! This new episode features a preview of the Toronto Urban Film Festival, as well as music by Laura Barrett, You Say Party! We Say Die!, Manon's Dream and Randall Cousins.
http://www.futureale.com/podcasts/
The latest edition of FutuRéale Radio is now available online! This new episode features a preview of the Toronto Urban Film Festival, as well as music by Laura Barrett, You Say Party! We Say Die!, Manon's Dream and Randall Cousins.
http://www.futureale.com/p
AUGUST ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE
(Meant to put this up like two weeks ago...oops)
The August issue of FutuRéale Magazine is now available
online. This month, we compare Toronto culture with Parisian/French culture. Plus, we have articles on George Carlin, the CNE, Hidden Gems, A.M., Crash Test Mommy, Valarie Hunter, CBC Radio 2, and more!
http://www.futureale.com/magazine/august08/
(Meant to put this up like two weeks ago...oops)
The August issue of FutuRéale Magazine is now available
online. This month, we compare Toronto culture with Parisian/French culture. Plus, we have articles on George Carlin, the CNE, Hidden Gems, A.M., Crash Test Mommy, Valarie Hunter, CBC Radio 2, and more!
http://www.futureale.com/m
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
TORONTO ARTS MAGAZINE SEEKS POETRY SUBMISSIONS
FutuRéale: Toronto's Arts, Culture & Living Magazine
http://www.futureale.com
Do you write poetry? Do you have a friend who writes? Starting with the September issue, we would like to have a small poetry section in our magazine. If you have poems and want to see them published, please contact: eric AT futureale DOT com.
http://www.futureale.com
Do you write poetry? Do you have a friend who writes? Starting with the September issue, we would like to have a small poetry section in our magazine. If you have poems and want to see them published, please contact: eric AT futureale DOT com.
Monday, August 11, 2008
I've Got Soul, But I'm Not A Soldier
Here's a recent commercial by Nike, as part of its Courage campaign.
The ad features athletes that successfully overcame adversity. It's a very moving piece, especially the two shots of Lance Armstrong.
Enjoy!
The Hek
The ad features athletes that successfully overcame adversity. It's a very moving piece, especially the two shots of Lance Armstrong.
Enjoy!
The Hek
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Rock Of Love
I can't believe I just watched Rock Of Love with Bret Michaels.
I feel dirty. Very, very dirty.
It's not my fault. There was nothing else on. I didn't want to watch So You Think You Can Dance, nor did I want to watch the CBC documentary on Simple Plan (which just isn't right).
I should have watched Charlie The Unicorn.
The Hek
I feel dirty. Very, very dirty.
It's not my fault. There was nothing else on. I didn't want to watch So You Think You Can Dance, nor did I want to watch the CBC documentary on Simple Plan (which just isn't right).
I should have watched Charlie The Unicorn.
The Hek
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
New Episode Of FutuRéale Radio
The latest edition of FutuRéale Radio is now available online!
This new episode features an interview with CORNER GAS STAR FRED EWANUICK.
There's also a preview of the rock opera Southern Time (performing in Toronto on Aug. 9).
To listen: www.futureale.com/podcasts/
The Hek
This new episode features an interview with CORNER GAS STAR FRED EWANUICK.
There's also a preview of the rock opera Southern Time (performing in Toronto on Aug. 9).
To listen: www.futureale.com/p
The Hek
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The Dark Knight - Initial Thoughts
It's simply AWESOME!
However, I bought too much into the hype and came out a little disappointed. I was expecting to watch something that would blow me away. Instead, I watched a film that is phenomenal, but didn't provide me with the personal impact I was hoping for.
Moral of the story: Ignore the hype and go in with a clear head.
Anyway, The Dark Knight is the perfect adaptation of the Batman character. Batman is a dark, tortured person, who wants the city streets to be rid of crime. He completes this task because he feels it's right and doesn't care about the consequences, or how people judge his actions. He's not trying to be a role model.
Heath was fantastic as the Joker. But again, I bought into the hype and wasn't blown away with his performance. However, the MVP of this film is Aaron Eckhart. He steals the show. The best part of The Dark Knight is the development of Harvey Dent/TwoFace.
8.5 out of 10. Go see this film!
The Hek
However, I bought too much into the hype and came out a little disappointed. I was expecting to watch something that would blow me away. Instead, I watched a film that is phenomenal, but didn't provide me with the personal impact I was hoping for.
Moral of the story: Ignore the hype and go in with a clear head.
Anyway, The Dark Knight is the perfect adaptation of the Batman character. Batman is a dark, tortured person, who wants the city streets to be rid of crime. He completes this task because he feels it's right and doesn't care about the consequences, or how people judge his actions. He's not trying to be a role model.
Heath was fantastic as the Joker. But again, I bought into the hype and wasn't blown away with his performance. However, the MVP of this film is Aaron Eckhart. He steals the show. The best part of The Dark Knight is the development of Harvey Dent/TwoFace.
8.5 out of 10. Go see this film!
The Hek
Monday, July 14, 2008
July Issue Available
The July issue of FutuRéale is now available online!
Head to www.futureale.com and click on the image of July's front cover. This month's theme is Ontario. Enjoy! Tell all your friends!
The Hek
PS: For the record, my articles were "Battle of the Ontario Theme Songs" and "Hockey Theme Madness."
Head to www.futureale.com and click on the image of July's front cover. This month's theme is Ontario. Enjoy! Tell all your friends!
The Hek
PS: For the record, my articles were "Battle of the Ontario Theme Songs" and "Hockey Theme Madness."
Friday, July 11, 2008
New Episode of FutuRéale Radio
The latest episode of FutuRéale Radio is now available online.
This new edition features a preview of the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, plus more!
To listen, head to www.futureale.com, click on 'podcasts,' followed by 'FutuRéale Radio.'
Or, you can click here.
The Hek
This new edition features a preview of the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, plus more!
To listen, head to www.futureale.com, click on 'podcasts,' followed by 'FutuRéale Radio.'
Or, you can click here.
The Hek
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Hek's Super Playlist (Back With A Vengence)
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
91. Needy Girl - Chromeo
92. Rock Me Gently - Andy Kim
93. When The Levee Breaks - Led Zepplin
94. Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkle
95. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - The White Stripes
96. The Love You Save - Jackson 5
97. Your Ex-Lover Is Dead - Stars
98. What Is Life - George Harrison
99. Time To Pretend - MGMT
100. Daughter - Loudon Wainwright
101. Take Me To The Riot - Stars
102. Leave It Behind - The Offspring
103. More Human Than Human - White Zombie
104. Six Days - DJ Shadow ft. Mos Def
The Hek
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
91. Needy Girl - Chromeo
92. Rock Me Gently - Andy Kim
93. When The Levee Breaks - Led Zepplin
94. Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkle
95. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - The White Stripes
96. The Love You Save - Jackson 5
97. Your Ex-Lover Is Dead - Stars
98. What Is Life - George Harrison
99. Time To Pretend - MGMT
100. Daughter - Loudon Wainwright
101. Take Me To The Riot - Stars
102. Leave It Behind - The Offspring
103. More Human Than Human - White Zombie
104. Six Days - DJ Shadow ft. Mos Def
The Hek
Monday, July 07, 2008
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Your Ron Simmons Moment Of The Week
The Hek
Friday, June 27, 2008
La Links
For your weekend needs:
Little Girl gets JACKED UP!
Audition gone wrong.
My FutuRéale review of Time Sensitive Angels by Manon's Dream
Hinterland Who's Who
TVO on crack
Littlest Hobo REMIX!
The Hek
Little Girl gets JACKED UP!
Audition gone wrong.
My FutuRéale review of Time Sensitive Angels by Manon's Dream
Hinterland Who's Who
TVO on crack
Littlest Hobo REMIX!
The Hek
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Spiderman '77
Apparently, during the late 1970's, there was a live action Spiderman series.
It looks as though the show didn't take off and was canceled. Perhaps it was the tacky costume. Maybe it was the fact that the actor playing JJJ did not look like JJJ.
Regardless, you gotta love that 70's rift.
The Hek
It looks as though the show didn't take off and was canceled. Perhaps it was the tacky costume. Maybe it was the fact that the actor playing JJJ did not look like JJJ.
Regardless, you gotta love that 70's rift.
The Hek
Monday, June 23, 2008
Seven Words
In honour of the late George Carlin, here are seven words you cannot write on my blog:
- Poopsicle
- Failure
- Phat
- Ratatouille
- stinkydink
- Yankees
- craptacular
RIP GC
The Hek
- Poopsicle
- Failure
- Phat
- Ratatouille
- stinkydink
- Yankees
- craptacular
RIP GC
The Hek
Friday, June 20, 2008
Final Thoughts - NBA Playoffs
What more can be said? Congrats to the Celtics! They deserve it. No doubt, a great story.
To recap:
Round one - six out of eight
Round two - four out of four
Round three - one out of two
Round four - zero out of one
Final score - 11 out of 15, 73%
The Hek
*Check out the latest edition of FutuRéale Radio*
To recap:
Round one - six out of eight
Round two - four out of four
Round three - one out of two
Round four - zero out of one
Final score - 11 out of 15, 73%
The Hek
*Check out the latest edition of FutuRéale Radio*
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The Perfect Replacment
If Jerry Manual can't help the struggling New York Mets, I know who can:
Cito Gaston
The Hek
PS: Best of luck, Mr. Wood.
Cito Gaston
The Hek
PS: Best of luck, Mr. Wood.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
THAT DOES IT!!!!
To describe myself as a long suffering Blue Jays fan is a gross understatement. I love the sport. I love the team. However, the product on the field right now is making me want to rip my hair out. Part of the blame goes to the players and coaches. But most of my finger pointing goes straight to the front office management.
THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING! They've made too many mistakes - Frank Thomas, AJ Burnett, letting Reed Johnson go, etc. And that's just this year! Let's not forget Corey Koskie, Tomo Ohka, making Josh Towers a starter, etc.
There needs to be accountability. There needs to be a change. Nothing against JP Richardi or Paul Godfrey, but their time has come.
To express my dissatisfaction with the Jays' front office, I have decided that effective immediately, I am withdrawing the term "Rogers Centre" from my vocabulary. This term represents how the Jays have been swallowed up by a giant conglomerate and lost their identity as a Major League Baseball franchise. From this point forward, I will call Toronto's stadium by its real name - Skydome.
Do you hear me, Ted?
SKYDOME!
SKYDOME!
SKYDOME!
The Hek
THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING! They've made too many mistakes - Frank Thomas, AJ Burnett, letting Reed Johnson go, etc. And that's just this year! Let's not forget Corey Koskie, Tomo Ohka, making Josh Towers a starter, etc.
There needs to be accountability. There needs to be a change. Nothing against JP Richardi or Paul Godfrey, but their time has come.
To express my dissatisfaction with the Jays' front office, I have decided that effective immediately, I am withdrawing the term "Rogers Centre" from my vocabulary. This term represents how the Jays have been swallowed up by a giant conglomerate and lost their identity as a Major League Baseball franchise. From this point forward, I will call Toronto's stadium by its real name - Skydome.
Do you hear me, Ted?
SKYDOME!
SKYDOME!
SKYDOME!
The Hek
Friday, June 13, 2008
Magnum!!!
Man, I wish I had a sick car and a wicked 'stache.
That's how men looked attractive during the 80's.
The Hek
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Stephen Colbert Licenses The Hockey Theme
A number of GM workers were laid off in Oshawa. Our Canadian soldiers are risking their lives in Afghanistan. Gas prices are still rising.
Yet, all we seem to care about is The Hockey Theme; a 60-second jingle that opened up hockey broadcasts.
Seriously, what's wrong with all of us?
I am happy Ms. Claman can finally have some closure. However, I still think CTV is full of crap. They don't care about Ms. Claman or the "legacy" of The Hockey Theme. All they care about is the millions they're going to make off the jingle.
You know what we all need? Stephen Colbert:
The Hek
BTW: The rumours are true. This is the 1000th post!
Yet, all we seem to care about is The Hockey Theme; a 60-second jingle that opened up hockey broadcasts.
Seriously, what's wrong with all of us?
I am happy Ms. Claman can finally have some closure. However, I still think CTV is full of crap. They don't care about Ms. Claman or the "legacy" of The Hockey Theme. All they care about is the millions they're going to make off the jingle.
You know what we all need? Stephen Colbert:
The Hek
BTW: The rumours are true. This is the 1000th post!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Career Suicide?
The Maple Leafs have a new head coach - Ron Wilson.
Congratulations, Mr. Wilson!
Welcome to hockey's equivalent of the seventh layer of hell.
The Hek
*Audio Circus: 2006-2008*
Congratulations, Mr. Wilson!
Welcome to hockey's equivalent of the seventh layer of hell.
The Hek
*Audio Circus: 2006-2008*
Friday, June 06, 2008
Final Thoughts: Stanley Cup Playoffs
I'd like to thank the Detroit Red Wings for making me look like a genius. A perfect prediction!
As I said throughout the playoffs, no one was going to beat the Red Wings. They were simply too strong, too experienced, too talented.
You have to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a lot of credit. They fought hard every game and didn't give up until the final buzzer. The Penguins are also talented and the majority of their players are very young. Keep a close eye on this team. Pittsburgh might not have won this year, but they will in the future. You're looking at a future powerhouse. The Penguins of today might be a reincarnation of the 1980's Edmonton Oilers.
It's actually ironic. When the Penguins won their two championships in the early 90's, the clinching victories were on the road - '91 in Minnesota and '92 in Chicago. Finally, Pittsburgh's Melon Arena (or whatever it's called now) hosts a Stanley Cup ceremony, and it's for the opposing team.
RECAP:
First round - five out of eight
Second round - one out of four
Third round - one out of two
Final round - one out of one
Total score - 8 out of 15; 53%
Ouch.
The Hek
As I said throughout the playoffs, no one was going to beat the Red Wings. They were simply too strong, too experienced, too talented.
You have to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a lot of credit. They fought hard every game and didn't give up until the final buzzer. The Penguins are also talented and the majority of their players are very young. Keep a close eye on this team. Pittsburgh might not have won this year, but they will in the future. You're looking at a future powerhouse. The Penguins of today might be a reincarnation of the 1980's Edmonton Oilers.
It's actually ironic. When the Penguins won their two championships in the early 90's, the clinching victories were on the road - '91 in Minnesota and '92 in Chicago. Finally, Pittsburgh's Melon Arena (or whatever it's called now) hosts a Stanley Cup ceremony, and it's for the opposing team.
RECAP:
First round - five out of eight
Second round - one out of four
Third round - one out of two
Final round - one out of one
Total score - 8 out of 15; 53%
Ouch.
The Hek
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
NBA Playoff Predictions - Final Round
In round three, I was right on one of the two match-ups. No perfect predictions.
Let's go to the next round:
NBA Championship
Los Angeles over Boston in 7
This is going to be one hell of a series. It's a classic match-up. The Celtics and Lakers have played each other for the league title many times before. During the 80's it was Bird vs. Magic. This year, it's KG vs. Kobe.
I'm quite torn with this series. Part of me wants to see Kevin Garnett finally win a championship. He deserves it! But everyone keeps ranting about how great the Celtics have been this year. Everyone keeps ranting about how Boston went worse to first. Seriously, even before the season started, people were picking the Celtics to represent the Eastern Conference and it bugged the hell out of me. Therefore, part of me wants to see the mighty Celtics knocked off their throne. If anyone can do it, it's Kobe and the Lakers.
Regardless, whoever wins will deserve it. I have no problem being wrong.
The Hek
PS: Congratulations to the Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions! I'll write my final thoughts tomorrow.
Let's go to the next round:
NBA Championship
Los Angeles over Boston in 7
This is going to be one hell of a series. It's a classic match-up. The Celtics and Lakers have played each other for the league title many times before. During the 80's it was Bird vs. Magic. This year, it's KG vs. Kobe.
I'm quite torn with this series. Part of me wants to see Kevin Garnett finally win a championship. He deserves it! But everyone keeps ranting about how great the Celtics have been this year. Everyone keeps ranting about how Boston went worse to first. Seriously, even before the season started, people were picking the Celtics to represent the Eastern Conference and it bugged the hell out of me. Therefore, part of me wants to see the mighty Celtics knocked off their throne. If anyone can do it, it's Kobe and the Lakers.
Regardless, whoever wins will deserve it. I have no problem being wrong.
The Hek
PS: Congratulations to the Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions! I'll write my final thoughts tomorrow.
June Issue Available
The June issue of FutuRéale is now available! Head to www.futureale.com and click on the image of June's front cover. This month's theme is "Beat The Summer Heat." Enjoy!
*Cheap plug: My article is about summer films you should see.
The Hek
*Cheap plug: My article is about summer films you should see.
The Hek
Friday, May 30, 2008
New Episode Of FutuRéale Radio
The latest installment of FutuRéale Radio is now available online!
This new episode features recording artist Vivian Nicole and a preview of the Toronto Small Press Book Fair.
To listen, head to www.futureale.com, click on the 'podcasts' link, followed by 'FutuRéale Radio.'
The Hek
This new episode features recording artist Vivian Nicole and a preview of the Toronto Small Press Book Fair.
To listen, head to www.futureale.com, click on the 'podcasts' link, followed by 'FutuRéale Radio.'
The Hek
Labels:
futureale,
music,
podcasting,
Radio,
toronto
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Stream Of Islands
My hand holds your hand
and you begin to glow beautifully
while our hearts beat together.
The Hek
and you begin to glow beautifully
while our hearts beat together.
The Hek
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
NHL Playoff Predictions - Stanley Cup Final
In round three, I was right on one of the two match-ups. No perfect predictions.
Once again, damn you Philadelphia, damn you.
2008 Stanley Cup Final
Detroit over Pittsburgh in 6
I hate to sound like a broken record, but the Red Wings are a superior team. Both teams have cruised to the championship. Detroit is well experienced and their ability to score goals is phenomenal. The Penguins are a great team. They have played well. However, it's not their year. Wayne Gretzky's Oilers were defeated in their first Stanley Cup appearance. A similar fate will happen to Sydney Crosby.
The Hek
Once again, damn you Philadelphia, damn you.
2008 Stanley Cup Final
Detroit over Pittsburgh in 6
I hate to sound like a broken record, but the Red Wings are a superior team. Both teams have cruised to the championship. Detroit is well experienced and their ability to score goals is phenomenal. The Penguins are a great team. They have played well. However, it's not their year. Wayne Gretzky's Oilers were defeated in their first Stanley Cup appearance. A similar fate will happen to Sydney Crosby.
The Hek
Thursday, May 22, 2008
NBA Playoff Predictions - Round 3
Again, please bear with me.
In round two, I was four for four! Out of the four match-ups, two were perfect predictions. Now, that's what I call BALLLLLLLLINNNNN'
Onto the conference finals:
Eastern Conference
Detroit over Boston in 7
Western Conference
Los Angeles over San Antonio in 6
- I really think the Pistons can beat the Celtics. Detroit is an excellent team that has quietly gone about their business, while Boston has spent most of the time in the spotlight. If anyone can beat Boston, it's the Pistons.
- The Lakers and Spurs will be an entertaining series. The deciding factor: Kobe.
The Hek
In round two, I was four for four! Out of the four match-ups, two were perfect predictions. Now, that's what I call BALLLLLLLLINNNNN'
Onto the conference finals:
Eastern Conference
Detroit over Boston in 7
Western Conference
Los Angeles over San Antonio in 6
- I really think the Pistons can beat the Celtics. Detroit is an excellent team that has quietly gone about their business, while Boston has spent most of the time in the spotlight. If anyone can beat Boston, it's the Pistons.
- The Lakers and Spurs will be an entertaining series. The deciding factor: Kobe.
The Hek
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Way To Go Canada....in 1989
Some fun clips for you to check out:
Way To Go Canada - 1989
The Zone With Phil
Where have you gone, Monika Deole
90210 Series Premier
Eating at the Eaton Centre
These clips are part of two YouTube channels that features a wide assortment of television clips from the 1980's; the majority of which were prominent on television screens across Southern Ontario.
To view the channels (put together by the same user), head to www.youtube.com/Retrontario and www.youtube.com/WNED17
[CHEAP PLUG] You can also read an article about the channels in the May issue of FutuRéale.
The Hek
Way To Go Canada - 1989
The Zone With Phil
Where have you gone, Monika Deole
90210 Series Premier
Eating at the Eaton Centre
These clips are part of two YouTube channels that features a wide assortment of television clips from the 1980's; the majority of which were prominent on television screens across Southern Ontario.
To view the channels (put together by the same user), head to www.youtube.com/Retrontario and www.youtube.com/WNED17
[CHEAP PLUG] You can also read an article about the channels in the May issue of FutuRéale.
The Hek
Friday, May 16, 2008
Sweet New Look
FutuRéale's webmaster has done a few touch ups to the website and it looks great!
www.futureale.com
And now, Bill O'Reily flips out. Enjoy!
The Hek
www.futureale.com
And now, Bill O'Reily flips out. Enjoy!
The Hek
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Pres. Bush Loves Roy Halladay
During a recent conversation with Politico.com, George W. Bush was asked to pick one pitcher he would try to sign if he was still an MLB team owner.
The President's response: Roy Halladay
"[Halladay] is a steady guy, he burns up innings," explained Bush.
Good choice, Mr. President! Good choice. Sure, Halladay's record is 4-5, but we all know that's because he wasn't getting any run support.
To read the interview, click here.
The Hek
The President's response: Roy Halladay
"[Halladay] is a steady guy, he burns up innings," explained Bush.
Good choice, Mr. President! Good choice. Sure, Halladay's record is 4-5, but we all know that's because he wasn't getting any run support.
To read the interview, click here.
The Hek
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Toronto Rocks
Now why aren't there shows like this anymore?
The Hek
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
100 Songs
The Hek's Super Playlist hits the centennial mark.
New entries 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
94. Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkle
95. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - The White Stripes
96. The Love You Save - Jackson 5
97. Your Ex-Lover Is Dead - Stars
98. What Is Life - George Harrison
99. Time To Pretend - MGMT
100. Daughter - Loudon Wainwright
The Hek
New entries 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
94. Cecilia - Simon and Garfunkle
95. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - The White Stripes
96. The Love You Save - Jackson 5
97. Your Ex-Lover Is Dead - Stars
98. What Is Life - George Harrison
99. Time To Pretend - MGMT
100. Daughter - Loudon Wainwright
The Hek
Monday, May 12, 2008
Johnny Cash Money Machines?
Okay......be honest.
This was a joke, right?
The Hek
This was a joke, right?
The Hek
Friday, May 09, 2008
NHL Playoff Predictions - Round 3
In round two, I was right on one of the four match-ups. No perfect predictions. Brutal.
Damn you Philadelphia! Damn you.
Off to the conference finals.
Eastern Conference
Philadelphia over Pittsburgh in 7
Western Conference
Detroit over Dallas in 5
- The Red Wings are just too strong.
- The Flyers/Pens series will be a great one to watch. Philly and Pittsburgh are on solid rolls.
The Hek
Damn you Philadelphia! Damn you.
Off to the conference finals.
Eastern Conference
Philadelphia over Pittsburgh in 7
Western Conference
Detroit over Dallas in 5
- The Red Wings are just too strong.
- The Flyers/Pens series will be a great one to watch. Philly and Pittsburgh are on solid rolls.
The Hek
Thursday, May 08, 2008
FutuRéale News
The latest of edition (aka the Brazil edition) of FutuRéale is now available. Head to www.futureale.com and click on the 'magazine' link.
Also, if you're interested in advertising with FutuRéale, drop me a line and I'll point you in the right direction. We have a number of options with very affordable prices. eric AT futureale DOT COM
Now, it's time for some poetry:
The phone rings
with your sweet voice
coming through
It's your electricity
that powers
my metropolis
The Hek
Also, if you're interested in advertising with FutuRéale, drop me a line and I'll point you in the right direction. We have a number of options with very affordable prices. eric AT futureale DOT COM
Now, it's time for some poetry:
The phone rings
with your sweet voice
coming through
It's your electricity
that powers
my metropolis
The Hek
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
NBA Playoff Predictions - Round 2
Okay, the second round has started; so please bare with me.
In round one, I was right on six of the eight match-ups. Out of the six, one was a perfect prediction (Cleveland/Washington).
(No) Thank you Orlando. (No) Thank you Utah.
Onto the next round:
Eastern Conference
Boston over Cleveland in 6
Detroit over Orlando in 5
Western Conference
San Antonio over New Orleans in 7
LA Lakers over Utah in 5
- Don't see anyone beating Detroit, Boston or the Lakers.
- I think the Spurs' playoff experience will outmatch the Hornets.
***
Thank you Chuck Swirsky for everything you have done for the Raptors. I am sorry to see you go and you will be sorely missed. However, I understand why you're doing this and I wish you nothing but the best.
The Hek
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In round one, I was right on six of the eight match-ups. Out of the six, one was a perfect prediction (Cleveland/Washington).
(No) Thank you Orlando. (No) Thank you Utah.
Onto the next round:
Eastern Conference
Boston over Cleveland in 6
Detroit over Orlando in 5
Western Conference
San Antonio over New Orleans in 7
LA Lakers over Utah in 5
- Don't see anyone beating Detroit, Boston or the Lakers.
- I think the Spurs' playoff experience will outmatch the Hornets.
***
Thank you Chuck Swirsky for everything you have done for the Raptors. I am sorry to see you go and you will be sorely missed. However, I understand why you're doing this and I wish you nothing but the best.
The Hek
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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