The Verdict
The decision is in at the trial I wrote about late last month. A Connecticut Mom and her two daughters were tortured and killed in home invasion and the defence tried everything to make the monster who did it seem sympthetic. …
General
Gross Commercial
I’m having an over-the-top reaction to what I assume is a pretty inoffensive commercial in most peoples’ eyes. Sure, I’m mildly turned off by the cartoon bear that gets bits of bathroom tissue on its bum. I also frown at the cough medicine spot that proudly boasts it combats PHLEGM and graphically depicts the stuff ejecting from a guy’s gullet! But the absolute worst has to be the McDonald’s zesty mango sauce spot featuring the gospel-style singers. …
The Rest of the Story
The forecast said showers were possible but they would quickly give way to a mix of sun and cloud. Ha! Double Ha! I pulled out of the driveway in pouring rain yesterday morning, dressed in a way I thought was proper. I wore my complete rainsuit over my jeans, shirt, hoodie and leather jacket and attached the neck guard to my helmet for a bit of extra protection. …
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Bikers for Brains
The first annual Bikers for Brains ride goes today. Funds raised support the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. 
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Odds & Ends & Continuations
A party took place on my tongue this week when it was reintroduced to Panda licorice. …
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Sex as a Weapon
It happens every year. Someone takes umbrage over the Everything To Do With Sex Show, speaks out about it and brings the show more free publicity than organizers could ever hope for. …
Crash Analysis
A 24 year old motorcycle rider was killed on the weekend at an intersection outside of the city that we know very well.  …
Panda Extinction…or Perhaps, Migration
If you’re expecting a story about the adorable black and white bears, that’s not the panda I’m talking about. …
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Media-minded Man
I’m not sure how he discovered it but Derek turned me on to Jerry Del Calliano and his newsletter and I’m finding his opinions fascinating, timely and thought-provoking. They’re for anyone in broadcasting or related media businesses. …
Lower Than a Worm’s Belly
If I had to choose only one paper to read for the rest of my natural life it would probably be the New York Post. …
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Back to the Blackberry
There’s a perception out there in technology land that once you go to an iPhone, you never go back. …
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Hard Times for Harley
Fascinating developments in the falling fortunes of Harley-Davidson. …
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Scenes from the Great White Northeast
Derek and Thane (aka Adventurous Media) are continuing their trip along the new trans-Labrador Highway to make a film of the trek. Derek is the engaging host and Thane, the well-planned filmmaker. …
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And…They’re Off!
The Adventurous Media duo has arrived in the east a little later than scheduled (thank you heavy traffic and rain mixed with fog) and they’re off to Newfoundland. …
Rendered Obselete
Radio has been watching its own navel and wondering if it will disappear – not the navel but the industry – for as long as I have been in it. …
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Ride a Bike With Us!
Today is the day!  It’s the occasion of the First Annual Motorcycle Ride for Autism for which Derek and I are on the organizing committee. …
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Adventurous Media
I’m late posting a blog today because I got a little off schedule. I was up at 6:15 making breakfast for my wonderful brother who arrived very early to bring his electric, heated vest to lend to Derek , who is off on another motorcycle trip – but this one isn’t exactly a pleasure cruise! …
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Is it all About Me?
A study out of York University concluded that Facebook, the wildly popular social networking website to which I actively belong, attracts people who are narcissistic and insecure.  …
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