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My 2015 Running Season
I had a lot of fun out on the trails this season. It is the first time I actually have data about all of those runs, however. It is nice to have an app on my phone that not only tracks the distance I run every time, but also records the time, my average pace,…
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Grimsby’s Memorial Skatepark
Shayne Armstrong Memorial Skatepark is located in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada. It has all the typical ramps you would expect to see at an outdoor park. The ramps and obstacles are spread out nicely to allow a great flow when skateboarding. There are several ledges to do grind tricks on. There are three ramps here and…
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Catch Me DJing TONIGHT (Brantford, ON)
I will be DJing tonight in Brantford as part of the MistAitken Productions Double Album Release Party. If you live in or around the Brantford area, please come out and support a live hip-hop show with tons of performances and myself on the 1s and 2s. It’s at the 310 Sports Bar located at 310…
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Divine Styler – The Story of a Hip Hop Zine
In Search Of . . . Divine Styler by Ryan Somers aka Fritz the Cat Before the Internet made it possible to easily publish and distribute content, and before the popularity of blogs and social media, there were independent, do-it-yourself publications known as zines. Zines were a labour of love for would-be journalists who simply wanted…
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Schools Can Be So Much Greener
When we think of the cost of school, we rarely think of the buildings themselves. It is important to remember that they have both a financial cost and an environmental one. Energy Use “School buildings are the third biggest energy users. A mid-size school district may spend $1 million yearly on energy, a number that…
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Hawkeye – An Avenger or a Weapon
Hawkeye: Volume 1 – My Life as a Weapon When I first heard of this title, I really had no interest in reading it. After all, he is probably the least exciting member of The Avengers. But the praise for the book has been strong, so when I saw it on the shelves of the…
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A Hard Read About Bullying (Book Giveaway Contest)
Santa; by Nicola Mar This book centres around the character of June, a high school student who is bullied physically, emotionally, and even online. She starts to lose faith in humanity and question everything. She doesn’t see a way out or a reason to continue. While this is a work of fiction, the tale feels…
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The Walking Dead – Finally Home?
I just finished watching Season 5 of The Walking Dead and saw these graphic novels in the public library. Pretty soon, the television series will be completely caught up with the books. I wonder what will happen then? I try to write my reviews without spoilers, but if you are a big fan of the…
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Strathroy Skatepark
Strathroy Skate Park was built by the local Optimist Club. It’s a nice park for little kids and those just starting out. It has a large bump in the middle of the park. Some skaters have added a few personal touches, including this box and this grind ledge. There is also a half-pipe. It doesn’t have…
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Laurier Woods Trail
This past weekend I was in North Bay and had the chance to get out for a trail run at Laurier Woods. It was absolutely beautiful. I wanted to share that with you. The trail had a lot of rocky sections and places where I needed to slow down or do some fancy footwork not…