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  • Woe is The Weather

    Oh, slumber, how nice are thee,
    When the pillow under mine head hits me.
    But alas, no sleep is to be had,
    As that noise outside the window is bad.
    Some may like the sight
    Of snow being removed during the night.
    Upon morning’s wake you will find
    You can walk to your car and not fall on your behind.
    But sadly one has to be in pain
    When they are trying to refrain
    From screaming at the stupid beeping from the snow plough
    And always wondering how
    They will make it through the day without a peep
    Without more than a minute’s sleep…

  • This Guy Is Crazy!

    Vero mentioned that this picture would appear normal if it were not for the uneven fang of a pretzel I am sporting.

    My question is, what do you mean I would look normal if they were both the same length? 😉

  • This Girl is Crazy!

    Let me tell you about Vero this co-op term.

    In my opinion, she is on the worst co-op term EVER. Why?

    She has no Internet.

    Ugh. I mean, working in a regular position without the Internet would be deadly, but a co-op position where they are notorious for being really, really boring? Gak.

    I feel for her, I really do. That, coupled with the fact that the closest bus still drops her off 20 minutes away from work doesn’t help my thoughts of her going through crazy snow storms only to arrive at work and sit in front of a computer which is essentially useless because of no Internet.

    I want those out there that were in the workforce before the Internet to recount some tales of how the heck the day went by.

    iplaying: Feel Good – Cafe Del Mar

  • Review: Fostex MR8-HD


    What the heck is an MR8-HD?

    A digital multitracker that I just picked up this past weekend.

    What’s a digitial multi-tracker?

    The path to the future.

    In all reality, it’s recording equipment for musicians. So I can plug in the guitar, a mic and whatever else and give’r. It’s pretty slick. Mike, Eric and I played around with it for awhile on Saturday night before the poker game at Shannon’s and were impressed. It’s pretty simple once you read the instructions (duh!). I can see some very fun things happening with this. One thing that will come of this is more ambition into songwriting. I used to write quite a bit, but left it a few years back…perhaps it was because I hated coming up with something and then the next day not really remembering how it went…

    In other music news – Do not laugh…but I have heard that Guns N Roses WILL release Chinese Democracy this year. March, in fact.

    Chez 106 had a segment on how they enjoyed this constants on January 1st – how you always think you’ll go back to the gym, how you feel bloated after a week of binging, and how the new GNR album will never come out again this year.

    iplaying: The Silent Man – Dream Theatre – Awake

  • Review: Poolhall Junkies

    Jason introduced Eric to this movie who then introduced it to me.

    Two cues way up for this movie. Awesome, awesome, awesome.

    Follow the life of a billiard genius who gets stuck in his life hustling the pool tables instead of getting into the big leagues where he’s meant to be.

    Highlights: Lex Luthor with hair! Also, Christopher Walken (aka Uncle Mike.) You cannot go wrong with Christopher Walken in a movie (other than James Bond: The Living Daylights).

    Rent this movie now!

    iplaying: Erotomania – Dream Theatre – Awake

  • The Morning Show – Episode #6

    The first time we try something new on the Show other than talking about moose…

    Download here.
    Original Airdate: November 21, 2001
    (6.1MB MPG File)

  • Status: Good!

    Saw that I got 79% on my final essay to Intro To Communications. I put my heart and soul into that one…it was actually the first essay where I spoke about something I actually was interested in…like the state of the Internet and how TV is moving towards a non-linear based delivery method.

    All in all…I’m impressed.

    So , I got a B in the class. Cannot complain. Unlike Vero who tears up when she sees anything less than an A on her transcript.

    Tonight’s Plans: Perhaps have a beer. Clean up the house a little.
    Tomorrow’s Plans: Ooh…buy the recording equipment finally. Watch out world. Here we come. Also drop by Record Runner since they are having a moving out sale. Also, poker night at Shannon’s where I hear he bought an XBox 360. Holy crap.

    iplaying: Problem Girl by Rob Thomas

  • The Morning Show – Episode #5


    Pretty well in the Top 3 Morning Show episodes where we discover a horrible truth about the moose…

    Download here.
    Original Airdate: November 20, 2001
    (13.3MB MPG File)

  • Freebies Under My Nose

    Here’s my beef with the customer service industry.

    They may offer you deals, but only if you know about them. Ever go online and order something and they ask for your PROMOTIONAL CODE for some savings? Heck, there must be a promotion going on somewhere.

    Anyhow, I discovered through redflagdeals.com (only my fave site) that there is a site called visaperks.ca which holds all the perks that you can get while using a Visa card. Like 2 for 1 admissions to museums and whatnot.

    I am the only one who was oblivious to this? This is great. Before buying anything, I will always check these sites first.

    For example, I’m planning to get a VOIP Line (Voice Over Internet Protocol) which is essentially a phone but over the Internet. Cheaper than your conventional line. If I order with my VISA, I save the set up fees, the shipping fees, and get the first month free. Whoa.

    iplaying: Tales of Brave Ulysses – Cream

  • Lyric Analysis: Living on a Prayer

    In a new (potentially ongoing) segment, let’s do some lyric analysis.

    Taken from listening to some Bon Jovi with Trish this morning over a muffin, I noticed the following line in Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi (which may or may not be Pam and my favourite Bon Jovi tune).

    “Working for her man, she brings home her pay for love – for love”

    Alright, we all know what this song is supposedly about. Tommy and Gina, working hard to make a living but they have each other. Awwww.

    But what the heck is this? Gina is working for her man, bringing home her pay for love.

    Is Tommy secretly a prostitute? I mean…who comes home to pay for love?

    This absurb revelation was brought you to by Trish and Ryan.

    iplaying: Wrapping Paper – Cream