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  • Money Stax on Why It’s Never Enough (Interview Part 3)

    Chase: “Let’s play one more song and then come back and wrap this up. We’re talking to Money Stax from Viscous Cycle, and Monopoly, and the Co-op, among other things. This is part 3 of the transcript for the blog. In case you missed any of it, you can go back and read it from…


  • Money Stax on Truth in Hip-Hip (interview and download)

    Let’s jump right back into the transcript of the interview I did with rapper, Money Stax. You can listen to the interview with the player below or download the podcast for free. This is Part 2 of the transcript, of you missed Part 1, you can go back and read the entire interview from the…


  • Money Stax Interview

    Chase: “All right everybody, this is Chase March and we have a special guest for you tonight. Money Stax is on our phone lines. You can download this podcast for free right now, stream it with the player below, or just continue reading. Thanks for tuning in! Money Stax is an excellent rapper and I’m…


  • Clark Wright Conservation Area (A History of the Family)

    One of the most popular features on my blog is my Photographic Tours. My goal in starting the feature was to document the different trails I came across.As such, it has become a running log of sorts and a guide for people wanting to find some great trails. I hadn’t thought much about the history…


  • What Teachers Actually Do (It’s Much More Than You Thought)

    I found this lovely graphic on Tumblr and I just had to highlight it here on this blog. A lot of people don’t understand what teaching is all about. I come across people who frequently belittle my chosen profession or who really don’t understand why I do what I do. Here is a great video…


  • Superheroes, Time Travellers, and Fairy Tales (Graphic Novels Have it All)

    I am continuing my mission to record every book I read over the course of this year. So far, you have seen hip-hop memoirs, novels, and the  first batch of graphic novels. I love that you can get graphic novels from the library. Here are the latest ones that I have borrowed. Doctor Who – The…


  • Maestro Inspires and Entertains

    Maestro Fresh Wes is a hip-hop pioneer. He was the first Canadian rapper to have a Top 40 hit and was the biggest selling hip-hop artist out of Canada prior to Drake. Even people who don’t consider themselves to be rap fans are familiar with his work. “Let Your Backbone Slide” still bumps at parties and clubs…


  • Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day

    Tomorrow, Saturday May 5th, is Free Comic Book Day.  It’s an annual event that encourages us all to visit our local comic book shops. There will be all sort of incentives available such as artists signings, contests, and of course, free comic books. Here is a list of creators and artists you can find at…


  • A Photographic Tour of Embro Conservation Area

    Embro Conservation Area is located in South Western, Ontario and is part of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. Embro is also home to the annual Zorra Highland Games. As you can see from this trail map, there are several different trails that wind through the conservation area. It starts out with a grass trail beside the…


  • Chasing Content – May 2011

    This month promises to be a good one here at Silent Cacophony. Running season has started and I will be out and about with my camera exploring some new trails. As such, you can look forward to weekly photographic tours this month. I will also be posting the transcript of the interview I did with…