Flashback Friday! In honour of Neko Case’s awesome Twitter response to Playboy and others yesterday (which gets extra marks for dropping a superb “Mad Men” reference: “DON’T PEGGY OLSEN ME, MOTHERFUCKERS”), here’s the story I did on her in December 2002 for SOCAN: “Neko Case: Honourary Canadian, Proud SOCAN Member.” I had interviewed her by phone at her home in Chicago. If I recall correctly, [continue…]
I like to consider myself pretty knowledgeable when it comes to the topic of the Beatles. I’ve been an ardent fan of the legendary band going on 35 years or so now, ever since I was old enough to buy records. I’ve read at least 15 books about them – on the collective, the individuals, their songs, their recording techniques, even a book that details [continue…]
By now we’re all well aware that the world will end this Saturday, May 21, 2011. At least, according to this group. So that only leaves one question: Are you ready for the McWrapture? share: Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
The killing of Osama bin Laden and its fallout continue to be major stories dominating the 24-hour news cycle and crystallizing an array of responses from celebration to condemnation. Did bin Laden get what he deserved? It’s hard to not feel that way. But I found the responses of many—the tailgate-party-like celebrations, the chest-thumping, and the rah-rah-rah’ing—a little distasteful, though I suppose I can understand [continue…]
Okay, yes it’s in slightly bad taste, but it’s hard to deny the mischievous side when it comes calling. And these two recent memes were just crying out to be combined. share: Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
CBC News: “Bountiful women to testify at polygamy trial.” share: Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend
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