Flames in Tough Division

Just noticed from looking at the NHL Standings, that the Flames are in the toughest division by far. The Northwest div has four teams (Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, & Colorado) with more than 60 points. No other division has more than two. It would be amazing if all five teams (including Minnesota) make it into the playoffs. Just shows how having eight divisional games has affected the standings. Don't get me wrong, Detroit, Carolina & Nashville are good teams, but their records are inflated due to them being in weak divisions.

Music Tips

Over the past several years, I must annually have listened to over 100 albums. While I do listen to the radio a lot, I do enjoy venturing outside of the mainstream as there is a lot of good (and bad) music that don't get any airplay. Here are some links to where I get some of my music 411 from:

Radio Station KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic hosted by Nic Hardcourt, who is one of the most influential DJ's in the industry. Back in 2000, he was the first to bring Coldplay over from the UK to North American shores. Great online prescence that includes archived in-studio performances and daily playlists.

MuchMusic's Wedge gets TIVO'ed on Friday nights as the indie show highlights bands and videos that deserve a listen.

Take the format of Maxim/FHM/Stuff and spin it with a music theme to get Blender magazine. A hip look at music which offers both paper-thin/popcorn and in-depth views of musicians of all genres and their work.

I also check in with my pals (both locally and internationally) to see what they're into. I'll usually give their recommendations a quick listen and come across some great stuff. Going to concerts and music fests are cool too. I am often surprised by the opening bands that I would have not heard of beforehand and will pick up their latest disc asap.

PS. Just picked up tix for upcoming Metric and Sarah Harmer shows.

Canada's New Man

Ok, so with our country's new Prime Minister represent my riding, I expect all the roads to be nicely paved and even more golf courses to pop up soon...


So when's the last time you shook your dad's hand? Well, here's a staged photo-op pic of Harper as he drops off his nine-year old son for school. Can anyone say awkward?

Web Economy Generator

If you need a subject title for your next meeting, check out Dack's Generator. We use it for our Friday afternoon meetings.

TV Upgrades

Wondering what to do with your Ralph Bucks? Well, if you're thinking on getting a new TV, here's a link to help comprehend the difference in comparing your old regular TV with the new widescreen ones.

I think all the stores are gonna sell out of iPods too once the cheques start coming out...

Skit's that "Double True!"

Outside of the brilliant Weekend Update, SNL has been pretty lacking. But this skit actually did make me laugh and is making the rounds now.

Update: Ok, you can even get t-shirts now here online and they've even posted the lyrics.

Update 2: I've updated the link to another site that now hosts the clip. However, the online store doesn't seem to be up anymore :-(