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  • Songs Not To Be Forgotten from 70s 80s

    It’s no secret that this was a vibrant period in modern music. A sampling -many of which had lesser popular appeal. Heartbeat City – The Cars Come Undone – Duran Duran Annie’s Song –John Denver Show Me The Way – Peter Frampton I Go Crazy – Paul Davis Heaven Can Wait – Meatloaf Sorrow –…

  • Whistleblowers Fired In B.C.

    You may have read the story. Word is that close to 20 civil servants in B.C. have been fired in the context of voicing concerns over public spending. Imagine that. Results from an investigation proceeded and ultimately two individuals were escorted from the legislature. Let’s think this through:  We all know that Canadians are over…

  • Nakiska’s Charm

    Nakiska’s Charm

    The things I like about Nakiska are mountainous scenes, guaranteed snow (snow making), unrushed morning travel, friendly feel, and affordability.  I’m grateful to be back on some boards that give me better manoeuvrability in the bumps having had my old Head Monster 88’s lifted at COP last winter and then experiencing lesser performing substitutes.  Speaking…

  • Tears In Oshawa

    I’m going to say the unpopular because that’s what I do. I simply say what other people are thinking because without the voice of reason, society is destined for continued mediocrity. Whenever I go to get my GM car fixed in a dealership, I witness indifference to my needs until I bark. I see snooty…

  • Shoegaze and Slowdive

    Shoegaze music became a shadow or back seat genre of the grunge scene during the 90s. Typically played in the minor keys, the name came from lead guitarists’ fixation on their feet due to the operation of numerous effect pedals daisy chained on stage. Thanks to KEXP radio, I discovered Slowdive which may be the…