Just for the record, I’m not in Ottawa because my girlfriend kicked me out of the house

, August 30, 2010

You’d be surprised how many people reacted to the news that I’m in Ottawa for a couple of days – on my own, and not on a business trip or anything – by asking me if everything’s okay at home. Everything’s great at home, guys! In many ways, in fact, we’re better than ever! Can’t […]


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Going to Guelph

, August 28, 2010

It’s a little after noon, I’ve already gotten more done today than I do on a typical Saturday. After getting up early to tackle a block of errands that took me all over the city, I’m back in the east end enjoying a break before heading out to Guelph for a wedding. I’ll be home […]


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Rest, renewal, and the Reverend Brent Hawkes

, August 26, 2010

I’m heading out of town for a couple of days next week. I’ve booked a little time off work and bought a round-trip ticket to Ottawa. I figured it was time for a break, and I’m planning to come back ready to tackle everything I’m taking a break from with renewed energy. I’m not the […]


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Odd hours

, August 26, 2010

Taking a nap at about 9:00 PM that turned into an early night’s sleep was an excellent idea. I definitely had it coming. Waking up again at 2:30 AM? Not such a great idea.


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CAPTCHA, begone!

, August 23, 2010

Hey, remember the plugin that I used to have running in the comments section of this site? The one that made you type a bunch of random letters and numbers just to prove that you were a human being whenever you wanted to post something? The one that basically sucked and didn’t even work half […]


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AIDS Walk Update: Less than a month away

, August 23, 2010

Things have been a bit quiet on the AIDS Walk for Life front lately. The walk is happening less than a month from now, and although you guys have been extremely generous already, we’ve still got a fair way to go before we reach my revised goal. It’s been a couple of weeks since I […]


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DJ Z-Trip and the art of the mini set

, August 19, 2010

Z-Trip is arguably one of the most simultaneously talented and underrated DJs on the job today. His skills and talent are matched only by the humility and reverence he brings to the table. He’s one of those guys that a couple of fans can easily bond over, just as a local performer named Mr. Sperken […]


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Grandmaster Flash risked his life for the love of music

, August 18, 2010

I just finished reading a great book called On the Record, which was produced by the folks at the Scratch DJ Academy. It’s an excellent resource when it comes to the history, business and craft of DJing, and it features tips and anecdotes from a wide range of accomplished contributors. I’ll be telling you more […]


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Chart is looking for new writers and interns

, August 17, 2010

Writing for Chart has been a pretty decent gig so far, which is why I’m more than happy to pass on their call for new writers. If you’d like to be an intern, that’s apparently an option as well. Check out the call for details.


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AIDS Walk Update: Just over a month to go

, August 16, 2010

This one’s less of an update and more of a reminder. The AIDS Walk for Life is happening just a little over a month from now, which ought to be plenty of time in which to reach my revised goal of one thousand dollars. As always, if you’d like to get involved, then I invite […]


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