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12th Annual Xmas Wrap (Biggest Rap Show of the Year)
One of the first hip-hop concerts I ever went to in London, Ontario was The 4th Annual Xmas Wrap. I was strictly a fan back then and just starting my career in radio. I wasn’t really known yet, especially outside of Hamilton. A lot has happened in the past eight years. DJ Hullewud distinctly remembers meeting me…
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Failure Breeds? Doesn’t it?
Life Lessons from a Total Failure by M.J. Dougherty M.J. Dougherty has certainly had his share of ups and downs. He’s not afraid to open up and tell us about them in his new memoir, Life Lessons from a Total Failure. I can relate to feeling like a failure. I think we all can. We…
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Truth Found in an Ancient Manuscript
Manuscript Found in Accra by Paulo Coelho Words have power. They have the power to inspire, to educate, to entertain, and they even have a calming quality that can make a anxious time more bearable. Perhaps that is why a group of people gathered around an elder back in the year 1099 as their city…
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Medical Ngajuana: The Prescription Tour (Brantford – Dec 16)
Ngajuana is one of the most talented artists I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is prolific in his output, having written over 500 songs and now he is launching his very first headlining tour. If you haven’t seen this man live yet, do yourself a favour and come to the show this…
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Little Women – The Next Generation
The Little Women Letters by Gabrielle Donnelly Little Women was written by Louisa May Alcott and released in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. The story is a classic in every aspect. It has been reprinted countless times, translated into different languages, been made into more than one feature film, and is still widely read…
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Running Alongside the Ausable River Cut
I love finding new places to run and explore. I had no idea what to expect when I started off on this run through Ausable River Cut Conservation Area. It was quite beautiful running alongside the river, with some nice places to stop and take it all in, including this look-out. I like when there…
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Hagersville Skatepark
I stumbled across this skatepark last weekend. I wasn’t looking for a new spot to skate so it’s a good thing that I keep my skateboard in my trunk for occasions such as this one. I like the arch of this quarter-pipe. It’s also a nice height. There are plenty of places to do grind…
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Chasing Content – December Again
It’s time for another edition of Chasing Content, that monthly feature that has us looking back at what was happening last year at this time right here on Silent Cacophony. So, please click the links, share posts, and leave comments. Let’s not let great content get buried in the archives, never to be seen again.…
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Planet of the Apes (Book vs Movie)
My father really enjoyed the Planet of the Apes movies. I vividly recall watching them together on television when I was growing up. I’m not sure I completely understood what they were about, but I remember enjoying them nonetheless. When the film series was rebooted in 2011, I was pleasantly surprised by how the filmmakers…
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Live-N-Direct Celebrates 20 Years on the Air
Live-N-Direct is celebrating 20 years on the airwaves with a big show this Friday at The Spice Factory in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I am proud to be part of the celebrations and holding down the night on the 1s and 2s. I have been a fan of this radio program from the very beginning. It…