Words, Part 6,742
A Canadian-based talk show was airing an American interview the other day. …
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A Bright Light Goes Out
We lost a beloved member of our radio family on the weekend. …
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Sports Mushbrain
I watch a lot of football. Well, I multi-task by pecking on the laptop or filing my nails, but I usually pay attention to the game. …
Eating My Words
When Timbers steakhouse on Wellington closed and was reopened as a more casual smokehouse, I first heard about it at work. …
Move Over Old Spice Guy
I have a new favourite commercial. It’s only 15 seconds long and it’s something that only a dog nut could really appreciate: a wee pup doing what wee pups do! …
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Revisionist History
An American publisher is going to reprint Mark Twain’s classic Huckleberry Finn but it will replace the 200+ occasions of the “n” word with the word slave. …
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They Call Him “Golden Voice”
Ted Williams is being called the new Susan Boyle! This video has been making the rounds on Facebook and Twitter and has made the 53-year old homeless man an overnight sensation. …
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At The Age of 10
What consumes the free days of most 10 year olds? It’s got to be computer and game-related stuff. …
Another Year of “Tipping”
My pals at myaircheck.com are having a blast, working hard and growing their website. …
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What You Wish For
A funny thing happened when I kept one of my resolutions for 2010. …
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Holiday Feast
I’m trying to decide whether no one truly cares about this woman or they’re all being supportive to a fault. Regardless, let’s get to know Donna Simpson, shall we, because she doesn’t have a lot of time. …
Stooping to Snooping
A US man is facing felony charges akin to espionage or spying because he poked through his wife’s email and told others about what he found. …
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Not Re-Gifting, Pre-Gifting!
Amazon.com has patented a process that will make sure you don’t get any unwanted gifts through its website. In case you don’t know, Amazon built its reputation as a book shipper but now it’s a hub for sales of all kinds, from tableware to clothing to food to just about anything else. …
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Agony of The Feet
We were watching football on Sunday and there was a clip of a coach at a news conference. “Is that the foot guy?” I asked. “Yes” said Derek with a chuckle. “That’s the foot guy.” …
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Losing a Grip
We don’t do Boxing Day shopping. There isn’t a deal that’s good enough to get me out into a retail melee on this day. Besides, I’d rather randt….  …
The Reality of Voice Work
I hear it often. Lots of people want to get into voice-over work. Sure, it seems like a sweet and easy gig! And sometimes it is. Other times you’re stared down by a producer as he insists that you spit out 45 seconds worth of copy in 30, or pronounce several nearly impossible brand names in a row, fast! Even worse, you’re made to do the spot or the line dozens of times and then they go with the first take after all. It can make you feel like a puppet whose master thinks you’re an idiot even though they can’t seem to get across what it is that they want. …
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