October 2017
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WIB Rap Radio – Dead Homiez
We’ve lost way too many emcees over the years. I had the idea to pay tribute to them in a special edition of Word is Bond Rap Radio. My idea was start off the show with Ice Cube’s “Dead Homiez” and then play tracks exclusively from rappers who have passed away. This is a show […]
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Much To Be Thankful For
Thanksgiving is one of my favourite times of the year. I love having the opportunity to reflect on all of the good things in my life, to sit down and have a great dinner with my loved ones, and to share a little cheer. My Wife Diana is an amazing woman. She’s understanding, kind, supportive, […]
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Panels in Space
I borrowed both of these graphic novels from the public library. It’s nice to be able to explore space for free (from the safety of my living room). Captain Marvel: Volume 1 – Rise of Alpha Flight I’m not too familiar with the character of Captain Marvel. I know of her from Civil War II […]
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Kung-Fu Vampire, Locksmith, and Friends (FRIDAY in London, ON)
DWG Entertaiment along with Axel Rosa present . . . Kung-Fu Vampire and Locksmith with special guests Noise and Fortunato DJ Chase March on the 1’s and 2’s Local Support by Tempomental Labeled Minority Lola Stopwatch Solyd Roy Kung Fu Vampire is an American rapper from San Jose, California and the vocalist of the musical group […]
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WIB Rap Radio – Falling (RIP Tom Petty)
Tom Petty passed away Monday night and I wanted to pay tribute to him by kicking off the show with the Teenage Fan Club / De La Soul song that sampled his iconic hit “Free Falling.” After that I get into two hours of great hip-hop music mixed live on the radio. And close off […]
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Logo Design Assignment (Teaching Tip)
This is the second assignment I gave my students for TGJ3M – Communications Technology. In it, the students create a personal media company and design a logo for their brand. This will be used in the website they will be designing in the next unit. My goal is to have as close to a paperless […]
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Iroqouis Skatepark – Whitby
Iroqouis Skatepark is a colourful cement-based park in Whitby, Ontario. It is located at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. I had the pleasure of skateboarding there a few weekends back. Here is a brief tour of the park. The art in this park is very well done. Here is one of […]
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October Past
It’s time for another edition of Chasing Content, that monthly feature that has us looking back at what was happening here last year at this time. Click through to read all of the posts from last October . . . or take in these highlights. Please don’t let great posts get buried in the archive. […]