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Graphic Audio Adventures
Batman – Dead White This was a dark story, certainly not meant for children. There are several racial slurs heard throughout the book but that is because the evil forces in this story are a band of white supremacists who are determined to reshape the world. Batman has to track down the leader, known as…
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The Punisher – Judge, Jury, and Executioner
Marvel Unlimited offered a free month subscription to its app to celebrate the release of The Punisher TV series on Netflix. I am still working my way through the series but thought that I would use this opportunity to read as much of the comics as I possibly could in a month. Punisher vs Bullseye…
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Cyber Attack + Severe Winter Storm = Cyber Storm
Cyber Storm by Matthew Mather Imagine that you were cut off from the everyday conveniences of life. Water no longer freely ran from your faucets. There was no electricity. Stores were closed and most of them have been completely looted. And to make matters worse, there was an intense winter storm that made it difficult…
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13th Annual Xmas Wrap (Biggest Rap Show of the Year)
Toolshed, Top Billin’ Entertainment, Break North Radio, and Radio Western present: The 13th Annual Xmas Wrap This is always the best hip-hop show of the year and a London tradition. It’s bigger than ever before with a ton of performances, special guests, and a live to air broadcast on the radio. Toolshed (Timbuktu, Chokeules, and…
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Women in Hip-Hop Concert (Saturday)
Every March 8th, on International Women’s Day, I dedicate the entire night of radio programming to the Women in Hip-Hop. Next year will be the 8th annual spectacular. This is the first time I have had the pleasure of providing the music for a live event in the same vein. I hope to see you…
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Teach Like TED
Every now and then I read a book that has nothing to do with education and I see the work in a way that the author probably never intended. Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo is an examination of what makes some of the best TED talks successful. Gallo breaks down the public speaking secrets…
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Glen Rouge Trail – Toronto
I had a good run through the Rouge Park Trails late in the summer and have been meaning to share the experience with you for a few months. The trail head starts just outside of Glen Rouge Campground in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. There is free parking there as well. I love being able to run…
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Medway Skatepark (London, ON)
Medway Skatepark is located at 1051 Wonderland Road in London, Ontario, Canada. It has a large bowl with four different areas to carve, a mullet spine to do some transfers on, a vert wall, and a small street course with wave bumps. It’s a nice park with a good flow to it. It’s definitely meant…
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An Education Disrupter Transforms A School and Community
Hamish Brewer calls himself an “Educational Disrupter.” Not content with the way things were in education, he dedicated himself to breaking the mold. He didn’t want to repeat the mistakes of the past. He wanted to create an authentic and relevant experience for his students. And he did it. “Every decision I make comes back…
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Hip-Hop Radio Putting Up Numbers
Last week’s edition of Word is Bond Rap Radio was a lot of fun. I had an exclusive interview with The Legendary PMD and the show has put up some pretty impressive numbers. It’s is charting in 5 different places on Mixcloud and is even in the Top 10 of two of them. 7th in…