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Dr Laura’s Flapping Pie-Hole
Dr. Laura has been dishing out judgemental advice on radio airwaves for 30 years and she’s about to hang up her headphones after this latest fracas over something she said. …
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Fear in the Forecast
If you visit here regularly you know that I moonlight at Delaware Speedway. I can be found in the observation tower each and every race night (and race afternoon) jotting down notes and uploading photos, tweeting and Facebooking and watching the races intently.  I visit the pit area and chat to drivers when I can. There are some truly wonderful people involved in racing. It’s very much a family sport. …
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Old Fart Syndrome or Sensible Notion?
I’m no prude. I can appreciate a dirty joke and I have been known to pepper certain conversations with four-letter words when I feel they are warranted. But there’s a time and a place, I think. Increasingly I think I may be alone. …
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Crashes Happen
The Super Modified racers are at Delaware Speedway this weekend. They’re the crazy looking little cars with wings that are direct-drive and have to be push-started but once they get going, they’re the fastest things on asphalt tracks. …
Out of the Mouth of a Bike Riding Teacher
We watched a fantastic motorcycle riding DVD called Ride Like a Pro 5. It’s obviously part of a series. Besides the excellent tips on riding safely and expertly it also includes the exercises motorcycle police officers must master. It’s great stuff. …
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Linking
Are you Linked In? I am, over and over and over again. But I have to wonder what good it is. …
More Than Words
And now, another instalment of words that make me go “hmmm”.  Newswriting is a tricky business. It’s usually done to the fast ticking of a clock to deadline which is why editors are so important. …
With Apologies to Managers Past, Present and Future…
Sometimes a meeting is an exchange of information. More often it’s just held because it’s expected.  Sometimes it’s necessary. More often, it’s not. …
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A Thankless Job
In my own little way, with a shiny, happy heart, I’m trying to spread some support and optimism. …
Getting In The Way
This photograph comes second only to the Banff squirrel for making me laugh at an unintentional subject in a  photo. …
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Diary: A Short Week in the Old Life
Granted, a 4:30 am start is a far cry from 2:30 which is what my old life required, but it’s earlier than usual. And it has been a bit odd! …
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Three Things Every Radio Advertiser Should Know
In my former life as a partner in a jingle/commercial production studio, and throughout my radio career, I’ve learned a lot about radio commercials. It goes beyond what a person likes or dislikes. It’s what works! …
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Post-ride Report
Yesterday’s ride for Brantford’s Lansdowne Centre wasn’t your run of the mill gathering of bikers. …
Delaware – It’s On!
Racing at Delaware Speedway was rained out last Friday. Tonight, it’s looking like we’re a “go”. So this is how I spend my time in my duties for Delaware, writing previews and post-race reports, media releases, profiles of racers and fielding media inquiries until race night when I’m on site, taking photos, notes, etc for all of the aforementioned articles. This is the latest preview written by yours truly with help from my boss-man, who knows a heck of a lot more about the track’s history than I do. …
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“Art is what you can get away with.” Andy Warhol
A couple of my paintings are going on public display this month. …
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Delaware Days and Nights
Delaware Speedway opened for the season on Saturday. This Friday will be the first night of the year that features the series NASCAR-sanctioned late-model drivers out on the track. …
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