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Top 16 Albums of 2016
A few years back I wrote a post about the best albums of that year. I called it the Top 9 Albums of ’09 and unknowingly started a tradition. Every year now, I have to add one more album to the list. This year, I had no problem finding 16 albums to rank. It was…
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Star Trek Dropped the Ball in 2016
2016 marked the 50th Anniversary of the biggest science fiction franchise of all-time. I was really looking forward to a year-long celebration of all things Trek. Unfortunately, those in charge of Star Trek dropped the ball, the anniversary passed with very little fanfare, and an opportunity was missed. I have been championing Star Trek my…
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Star Trek Revisited and Reinterpreted
Star Trek: The New Adventures – Volume 2 The first volume of this graphic novel series didn’t sit right with me. I was pretty harsh in my review of it. In fact, I recommended skipping the title altogether. It was advice that even I didn’t take. I saw the second volume at the library and…
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The King of Rock-Bottom
Ten Ways to Not Commit Suicide by Darryl McDaniels (DMC) I am a huge Run-DMC fan. They are my all-time favourite group. So when I saw this book at the public library, I knew I had to pick it up. I had heard DMC talking about this book on the radio, and to tell you…
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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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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…