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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Only Video or Audio Response Worksheet You’ll Ever Need
Here it is, the only audio or video response worksheet you will ever need. Well, maybe that’s a little presumptuous but this worksheet does have multiple applications and uses. It wouldn’t hurt to have a class set of these on standby for those days when you end up watching a video or listening to a…
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Why Would Anyone Buy a Book?
I read this on Nathan Bransford’s blog as part of his regular feature, This Week in Books Meanwhile, publishing industry sage Mike Shatzkin has some very helpful context on why publishers are so reluctant to let libraries lend e-books. This is definitely a tricky issue for publishers, and I don’t envy them being on the wrong…
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The Word is Bond Weekly Podcast (The First 5)
Recently, The Word is Bond redesigned their entire website to help bring you the best in underground hip-hop. There are daily news articles, album reviews, music videos, interviews, editorials, and much, much more. It really is an excellent online hip-hop magazine. I am proud to head up The Word is Bond Podcast and just in…
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DOPEfm Old School Mix (Free Download)
Here’s an old school hip-hop mix for you to enjoy. Download it for free, play it straight through, or skip through the tracks. This mix really bumps. Every song is mixed and blended together. It features music from Run-DMC, K-Solo, O.C., Nice & Smooth, Gangstarr, Audio Two, Eric B & Rakim, A Tribe Called Quest,…
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The Rise of the West Coast (Know Your History Podcast)
For the first few years of its existence, hip-hop was something that you had to experience live. There were no commercial recordings, no rap albums, no 12-inch singles, no rap music on the radio. You had to go out to a block party or a club to see a DJ throwing down a set. Hip-hop…