What do I think of on Boxing Day? Well.. duh!! Boxing.
I may not be the biggest boxing fan but 2 of my favorite sporting moments occurred in the boxing ring. They're not moments of great accomplishment or moments of heroism. They are moments which are so out of control and crazy that they would make Hannibal Lecter seem normal.
Sometimes that's what is so fun about watching sports. Referees can only control so much and when things get out of hand..... CHAOS!!
Here are my 2 favorite boxing moments:
Riddick Bowe/Andrew Golota- 1996: Start at 2:45 of the video
Mike Tyson/ Evander Holyfield- 1997:
Apparently, all the footage of the fight has been taken down to copyright claims but I'm sure you all know the story of Mike Tyson biting Holyfield's ear three times in one fight, and then a huge riot ensuing afterwards.
Unfortunately there's no video of the riot but I have found something maybe even better...
Mike Tyson's commentary of the fights with Evander Holyfield
Happy Boxing Day!!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
A Holiday Look at the NFL season
As the countdown to Christmas winds down, the countdown to the NFL playoffs is just beginning. We are about 2 and a half weeks away from the beginning of the 3-week battle that will determine the Super Bowl champion.
So, with Christmas so close, let's look at some of the teams who are either in the playoffs or who are fighting for their playoff lives this year by comparing them to Christmas carols:
Cincinnati Bengals- Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer:
This team has been in the playoffs just twice since 1990 and, much like Rudolph, the rest of the NFL used to laugh and call them names while destroying them every week. But the Bengals, with their shiny toothed reciever, have gained respect from the rest of the NFL by vaulting into first place in their division. We'll see if they go down in history.
San Diego Chargers- Winter Wonderland:
Despite being as far away from snow as humanly possible, the team from San Diego seems to thrive when the month of December hits. They have won their last 17 games in December. Unreal. December of 2005 was their last loss. Sleigh bells are ringing, snow is not quite glistening in San Diego, but everyone is happy toinght, because the Chargers continue their quest towards their first Super Bowl in franchise history.
New York Jets- Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Santa Claus being the Jets QB Mark Sanchez who has thrown 20 interceptions this year, yet his team still sits in the playoff hunt. The Jets as a team have also given up a few games this year that they should have won with careless fumbles and bonehead mistakes. As long as Santa keeps on giving, opponents of the Jets won't have to pout and cry, and we don't need to tell you why.
Tennessee Titans- Grandma got run over by a Reindeer
Chris Johnson sure looks likes a reindeer sometimes as he leads the league in rushing with over 1700 yards, 400 more yards than any other back. This Titans team was 0-6, but have fought their way back to 7-7, led by Chris Johnson running over people with force.
New Orleans Saints- Let it Snow
The Saints are a lucky team. With a record of 13-1, they have yet to play a game in any sort of cold weather, mainly because they play their home games in a nice warm dome. And it looks like they will be getting home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Which means they'll get to avoid places like Green Bay, Philadelphia and New York. The weather outside might be frightful, but the Saints dome is so delightful, and since they don't have to go anywhere else to play, well... just let it snow.
Denver Broncos- I'll Be Home for Christmas
They may not be home right at Christmas, but they'll be coming home pretty quick, because this team will get absolutely demolished by whoever they play in the first round. The worst playoff team of the year is going to sneak their way in because of a 6-0 start to their season. Since then, they have gone 2-6 and have lost some ugly games to Oakland and Washington. At least they'll be home for Ukrainian Christmas in January.
Minnesota Vikings- Frosty the Snowman
Uh oh, the Minnesota Vikings are melting. 2 of the last 3 weeks, they have been spanked by Arizona and Carolina. When you put that old silk hat (football helmet) on QB Brett Favre in September and October, he begins to dance around and throw touchdown passes. But when winter comes, Brett Favre begins to melt and he's doing it once again. Expect the Vikings to get knocked out early in the playoffs. But don't you cry Vikings fans, because he'll be back again someday. (On second thought, you probably should cry.)
Indianapolis Colts- Jingle Bells
The Colts are a team that is laughing their way through the NFL season. They are 14-0 with 2 games left in the season and trying to become just the 3rd team to finish a regular season without a loss. The one horse that is pulling their sleigh is QB Peyton Manning who is continuing to add to his already incredible resume and is beginning to be mentioned as one of the best of all-time. It must be fun for Colts players to ride in that sleigh.
Pittsburgh Steelers- I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
QB Ben Roethlisberger, at 241 pounds, runs around the field like a hippopotamus sometimes, and has cost the Steelers some big games this year. Yet they remain at 7-7, in the thick of the playoff race. But the Steelers making the playoffs is like getting a hippopotamus for Christmas.... it's not gonna happen.
New England Patriots- The Grinch's Theme Song
Everyone's favorite team to hate is back in the New England Patriots. The same team that got caught for spying on their opponents only a few years ago. Don't be surprised if this team sneaks its way through the playoffs and comes out on top once again led by their grinch-like head coach, Bill Belichick.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!!!
So, with Christmas so close, let's look at some of the teams who are either in the playoffs or who are fighting for their playoff lives this year by comparing them to Christmas carols:
Cincinnati Bengals- Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer:
This team has been in the playoffs just twice since 1990 and, much like Rudolph, the rest of the NFL used to laugh and call them names while destroying them every week. But the Bengals, with their shiny toothed reciever, have gained respect from the rest of the NFL by vaulting into first place in their division. We'll see if they go down in history.
San Diego Chargers- Winter Wonderland:
Despite being as far away from snow as humanly possible, the team from San Diego seems to thrive when the month of December hits. They have won their last 17 games in December. Unreal. December of 2005 was their last loss. Sleigh bells are ringing, snow is not quite glistening in San Diego, but everyone is happy toinght, because the Chargers continue their quest towards their first Super Bowl in franchise history.
New York Jets- Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Santa Claus being the Jets QB Mark Sanchez who has thrown 20 interceptions this year, yet his team still sits in the playoff hunt. The Jets as a team have also given up a few games this year that they should have won with careless fumbles and bonehead mistakes. As long as Santa keeps on giving, opponents of the Jets won't have to pout and cry, and we don't need to tell you why.
Tennessee Titans- Grandma got run over by a Reindeer
Chris Johnson sure looks likes a reindeer sometimes as he leads the league in rushing with over 1700 yards, 400 more yards than any other back. This Titans team was 0-6, but have fought their way back to 7-7, led by Chris Johnson running over people with force.
New Orleans Saints- Let it Snow
The Saints are a lucky team. With a record of 13-1, they have yet to play a game in any sort of cold weather, mainly because they play their home games in a nice warm dome. And it looks like they will be getting home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Which means they'll get to avoid places like Green Bay, Philadelphia and New York. The weather outside might be frightful, but the Saints dome is so delightful, and since they don't have to go anywhere else to play, well... just let it snow.
Denver Broncos- I'll Be Home for Christmas
They may not be home right at Christmas, but they'll be coming home pretty quick, because this team will get absolutely demolished by whoever they play in the first round. The worst playoff team of the year is going to sneak their way in because of a 6-0 start to their season. Since then, they have gone 2-6 and have lost some ugly games to Oakland and Washington. At least they'll be home for Ukrainian Christmas in January.
Minnesota Vikings- Frosty the Snowman
Uh oh, the Minnesota Vikings are melting. 2 of the last 3 weeks, they have been spanked by Arizona and Carolina. When you put that old silk hat (football helmet) on QB Brett Favre in September and October, he begins to dance around and throw touchdown passes. But when winter comes, Brett Favre begins to melt and he's doing it once again. Expect the Vikings to get knocked out early in the playoffs. But don't you cry Vikings fans, because he'll be back again someday. (On second thought, you probably should cry.)
Indianapolis Colts- Jingle Bells
The Colts are a team that is laughing their way through the NFL season. They are 14-0 with 2 games left in the season and trying to become just the 3rd team to finish a regular season without a loss. The one horse that is pulling their sleigh is QB Peyton Manning who is continuing to add to his already incredible resume and is beginning to be mentioned as one of the best of all-time. It must be fun for Colts players to ride in that sleigh.
Pittsburgh Steelers- I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
QB Ben Roethlisberger, at 241 pounds, runs around the field like a hippopotamus sometimes, and has cost the Steelers some big games this year. Yet they remain at 7-7, in the thick of the playoff race. But the Steelers making the playoffs is like getting a hippopotamus for Christmas.... it's not gonna happen.
New England Patriots- The Grinch's Theme Song
Everyone's favorite team to hate is back in the New England Patriots. The same team that got caught for spying on their opponents only a few years ago. Don't be surprised if this team sneaks its way through the playoffs and comes out on top once again led by their grinch-like head coach, Bill Belichick.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!!!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Hey Tiger, take your time (Part 1 of my Tiger Woods blogs)
Here's Part 1 of my Tiger Woods blogs.
Today's topic: Is golf more exciting when Tiger is not playing?
So the PGA Tour is now screwed, right? The biggest star they've ever had is taking an "indefinite" leave from golf to deal with his ongoing family issues. The last time Tiger took time off was a year and a half ago to undergo knee surgery and the TV ratings plummeted.
It is clear that people tune in to watch Tiger Woods dominate week in and week out. But if you're a hardcore golf fan, like myself, do you want to see total domination or intense drama on Sunday?
Most of the tournaments Tiger played in last year were routs from the beginning and resulted in a final round where Woods played conservative boring golf to hold his 3 or 4 shot lead.
ZZZZZZZZ.......
The PGA basically consists of Tiger Woods and then the rest of the field. He is so much more dominating than the rest of the tour. The rest of the field is almost equal to each other and when Tiger is out of contention, it creates more dramatic, unforgettable and exciting finishes.
Here's a few recent major tournaments where Tiger was either not in the field or out of contention.
Examples:
2009 British Open- The Tom Watson comeback
2009 Masters- Three-way playoff
2008 PGA Champ.- Harrington/Garcia duel
2008 British Open- Greg Norman comeback
2007 British Open- Harrington/ Garcia playoff
2006 US Open- Mickelson Collapse
These tournaments, without Tiger Woods anywhere near the top of the leaderboard, will be remembered forever. And then there's the tournaments where Tiger plays:
2009 BMW Championship- Tiger wins by 8 shots
2009 Bridgestone Invitational- Tiger wins by 4 shots
2009 Buick Open- Tiger wins by 3 shots
That was just this past year. We won't mention where he won by 12 shots and 15 shots at major tournaments.
I hate it when people say golf is boring to watch but it sure is boring when Tiger is kicking everybody's ass. Yet the ratings are at their peak.
If Tiger takes this indefinite leave, it will give the PGA a chance to develop and promote other superstars to the audience. Of course there's Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson, but those guys are in their 40's and their days of winning tournaments are dwndling. The PGA doesn't seem to take the time to focus on the young stars, the future of the sport. Tiger's break is giving the PGA a chance to do this, but if they don't, and Tiger announces he's quitting golf....the PGA is totally screwed.
But here's what's going to happen. Tiger will take the first 3 months off and will make his much-anticipated comeback in the biggest golf tournament of the year, The Masters in April. You heard it here first. And more likely than not, he'll go back to his usual dominating self.
The point of the blog is this. I watch sports because it is dramatic and unpredictable. When Tiger Woods plays golf, it is boring and predictable. Personally, I enjoy watching golf more when Tiger is not playing, unlike most of the American people.
So keep the mistresses coming, because the more they are revealed, the more time Tiger takes off golf, and the more Sundays I spend watching golf on Sunday afternoons.
Today's topic: Is golf more exciting when Tiger is not playing?
So the PGA Tour is now screwed, right? The biggest star they've ever had is taking an "indefinite" leave from golf to deal with his ongoing family issues. The last time Tiger took time off was a year and a half ago to undergo knee surgery and the TV ratings plummeted.
It is clear that people tune in to watch Tiger Woods dominate week in and week out. But if you're a hardcore golf fan, like myself, do you want to see total domination or intense drama on Sunday?
Most of the tournaments Tiger played in last year were routs from the beginning and resulted in a final round where Woods played conservative boring golf to hold his 3 or 4 shot lead.
ZZZZZZZZ.......
The PGA basically consists of Tiger Woods and then the rest of the field. He is so much more dominating than the rest of the tour. The rest of the field is almost equal to each other and when Tiger is out of contention, it creates more dramatic, unforgettable and exciting finishes.
Here's a few recent major tournaments where Tiger was either not in the field or out of contention.
Examples:
2009 British Open- The Tom Watson comeback
2009 Masters- Three-way playoff
2008 PGA Champ.- Harrington/Garcia duel
2008 British Open- Greg Norman comeback
2007 British Open- Harrington/ Garcia playoff
2006 US Open- Mickelson Collapse
These tournaments, without Tiger Woods anywhere near the top of the leaderboard, will be remembered forever. And then there's the tournaments where Tiger plays:
2009 BMW Championship- Tiger wins by 8 shots
2009 Bridgestone Invitational- Tiger wins by 4 shots
2009 Buick Open- Tiger wins by 3 shots
That was just this past year. We won't mention where he won by 12 shots and 15 shots at major tournaments.
I hate it when people say golf is boring to watch but it sure is boring when Tiger is kicking everybody's ass. Yet the ratings are at their peak.
If Tiger takes this indefinite leave, it will give the PGA a chance to develop and promote other superstars to the audience. Of course there's Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson, but those guys are in their 40's and their days of winning tournaments are dwndling. The PGA doesn't seem to take the time to focus on the young stars, the future of the sport. Tiger's break is giving the PGA a chance to do this, but if they don't, and Tiger announces he's quitting golf....the PGA is totally screwed.
But here's what's going to happen. Tiger will take the first 3 months off and will make his much-anticipated comeback in the biggest golf tournament of the year, The Masters in April. You heard it here first. And more likely than not, he'll go back to his usual dominating self.
The point of the blog is this. I watch sports because it is dramatic and unpredictable. When Tiger Woods plays golf, it is boring and predictable. Personally, I enjoy watching golf more when Tiger is not playing, unlike most of the American people.
So keep the mistresses coming, because the more they are revealed, the more time Tiger takes off golf, and the more Sundays I spend watching golf on Sunday afternoons.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Twitter: My New Hobby
I think it was last spring, when I was fortunate enough to have a 2-day job shadow with Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press, where I first learned about Twitter.
Mike had his own Mike on Crime twitter profile which he constantly updated with live updates from the courtroom. I'll always remember sitting in the courtroom with him while he typed away on his Blackberry effortlessly. I remember thinking how cool this looked. So I ran home (actually I took the bus home) and started my very own Twitter account.
A few tweets here and there and, in about a month, I stopped doing it.
But now we're here in December and I have realized that this Twitter thing that I once got so excited about still gets me fired up.
For some reason, I like sharing my thoughts with others. They must be interested to see what I am doing.. right?.....right?
Well, I don't care if you are or not, because from today on, I am going to use Twitter on a daily basis and it is going to be bombarded with my thoughts, my opinions, my favorite things, my meals, whatever.....
So get ready,Twitter followers, because I vow to you that my life will now be for your viewing.
Twitter.....Get ready for Kevin Hirschfield.
http://twitter.com/kevinhabs
Mike had his own Mike on Crime twitter profile which he constantly updated with live updates from the courtroom. I'll always remember sitting in the courtroom with him while he typed away on his Blackberry effortlessly. I remember thinking how cool this looked. So I ran home (actually I took the bus home) and started my very own Twitter account.
A few tweets here and there and, in about a month, I stopped doing it.
But now we're here in December and I have realized that this Twitter thing that I once got so excited about still gets me fired up.
For some reason, I like sharing my thoughts with others. They must be interested to see what I am doing.. right?.....right?
Well, I don't care if you are or not, because from today on, I am going to use Twitter on a daily basis and it is going to be bombarded with my thoughts, my opinions, my favorite things, my meals, whatever.....
So get ready,Twitter followers, because I vow to you that my life will now be for your viewing.
Twitter.....Get ready for Kevin Hirschfield.
http://twitter.com/kevinhabs
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The voicemail heard around the world
Here is the new voicemail of Tiger Woods telling his waitress friend to take his name off her phone.
That is clearly the voice of Tiger Woods. Now he's pretty much backed into a corner and, sooner or later, he's going to have to make some kind of public apology.
That is clearly the voice of Tiger Woods. Now he's pretty much backed into a corner and, sooner or later, he's going to have to make some kind of public apology.
Monday, November 30, 2009
He did what??
This video clip is from tonight's hockey game between the Florida Panthers and Atlanta Thrashers. Watch the goalie at around 0:09 right after Atlanta scores.
How many hockey players dream of doing this?
The funniest part is during the replay at 1:36, he just skates away like nothing happened.
How many hockey players dream of doing this?
The funniest part is during the replay at 1:36, he just skates away like nothing happened.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Something fishy is going on
If you haven't heard by now, Tiger Woods was involved in a minor car accident outside his home early Friday morning.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/tiger-woods-hurt-in-crash/article1380535/
A few questions have risen as a result of this
1)What was he doing leaving the house at 2:30 in the morning on the night of Thanksgiving? (technically, the morning after)
2) Why has Tiger yet to speak to the media or even make a statement almost 3 days after the incident?
3) Despite the National Enquirer being a load of crap, there was a story about Woods having an affair in the latest issue.
I have a real weird feeling that details are going to start to emerge and this story is going to get weirder and weirder. We'll see if this affects Tiger's 2010 performance in any way.
Somewhere, Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh are celebrating.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/tiger-woods-hurt-in-crash/article1380535/
A few questions have risen as a result of this
1)What was he doing leaving the house at 2:30 in the morning on the night of Thanksgiving? (technically, the morning after)
2) Why has Tiger yet to speak to the media or even make a statement almost 3 days after the incident?
3) Despite the National Enquirer being a load of crap, there was a story about Woods having an affair in the latest issue.
I have a real weird feeling that details are going to start to emerge and this story is going to get weirder and weirder. We'll see if this affects Tiger's 2010 performance in any way.
Somewhere, Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh are celebrating.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Bill O' Reilly is riled up
I always enjoy watching a freakout once in a while.
Here is well-known American political commentator Bill O' Reilly before his days on FOX News when he hosted Inside Edition.
O' Reilly seems a little upset.
Many people despise O'Reilly for some of his opinions and his loudmouth way of voicing them.
And don't bother disagreeing with him.
For more crazy videos like this, just type his name in on YouTube and be amazed at how controversial this guy is. But a little controversy never hurts television ratings and his show continues to thrive south of the border as it approaches its 14th year.
Here is well-known American political commentator Bill O' Reilly before his days on FOX News when he hosted Inside Edition.
O' Reilly seems a little upset.
Many people despise O'Reilly for some of his opinions and his loudmouth way of voicing them.
And don't bother disagreeing with him.
For more crazy videos like this, just type his name in on YouTube and be amazed at how controversial this guy is. But a little controversy never hurts television ratings and his show continues to thrive south of the border as it approaches its 14th year.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
My Random Thoughts on the World of Blogging
My intro to blogging
We have to flashback 3 years ago in 2006. This is when I read my first blog online. The blog was titled "Awful Announcing" and it focuses on sports media, especially when announcers screw up or say something questionable.
http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/
I had never seen something quite like this online. There were constant updates throughout the day, new videos posted, and it was all in this one little space.
Soon, I began exploring other sports-related blogs and realized that this was becoming pretty popular around the internet. Since then, reading blogs has become part of my daily life. But, interestingly enough, I never ever thought of creating one myself.
That was until September 2009 when my Public Relations class began creating their own blogs.
This is how Kevin's Bacon came about. The name has nothing do with what I write about. You'll rarely see me talking about movies and actors, such as Kevin Bacon. It was just a lame attempt at a catchy name. Which is one of the first characteristics I noticed about blogs as I discoverd them.
There's some off-the-wall names such as The Sports Hernia, The Money Shot, Wizznuttz, and Boner Party. But how much does the name of the blog have to do with the viewership? I can't speak for everybody, but I know that the more crazy the name is, the more likely it is that I am clicking on it.
http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/
I had never seen something quite like this online. There were constant updates throughout the day, new videos posted, and it was all in this one little space.
Soon, I began exploring other sports-related blogs and realized that this was becoming pretty popular around the internet. Since then, reading blogs has become part of my daily life. But, interestingly enough, I never ever thought of creating one myself.
That was until September 2009 when my Public Relations class began creating their own blogs.
This is how Kevin's Bacon came about. The name has nothing do with what I write about. You'll rarely see me talking about movies and actors, such as Kevin Bacon. It was just a lame attempt at a catchy name. Which is one of the first characteristics I noticed about blogs as I discoverd them.
There's some off-the-wall names such as The Sports Hernia, The Money Shot, Wizznuttz, and Boner Party. But how much does the name of the blog have to do with the viewership? I can't speak for everybody, but I know that the more crazy the name is, the more likely it is that I am clicking on it.
What I do on my blog
It didn't take too long to figure out what my blog was going to be based on. My life revolves around sports and music with a sprinkle of television and entertainment thrown in. And throughout my first month and-a-half of blogging, there have been a few posts from each of these categories.
One thing I have made sure to consider when posting blogs is that they're not all about one topic. Like everyone else who writes a blog, I want people to come and check it out. And, to my astonishment, not everybody cares about sports. So it wouldn't help if I wrote anti-Toronto Maple Leafs blogs every time.
It didn't take too long to figure out what my blog was going to be based on. My life revolves around sports and music with a sprinkle of television and entertainment thrown in. And throughout my first month and-a-half of blogging, there have been a few posts from each of these categories.
One thing I have made sure to consider when posting blogs is that they're not all about one topic. Like everyone else who writes a blog, I want people to come and check it out. And, to my astonishment, not everybody cares about sports. So it wouldn't help if I wrote anti-Toronto Maple Leafs blogs every time.
(But one wouldn't hurt: http://kevinsbacon.blogspot.com/2009/09/toronto-maple-leafs-suck.html)
Which is why I mix up my topics from time to time. I've talked about Seinfeld, Metallica, the Trailer Park Boys, The Beatles and Tiger Woods.
Five things that don't really have a hell of a lot in common.
And I will always remember to make the title of the post catchy so I can hopefully suck the reader in to whatever crap I'm talking about.
Blogging and Rage
I've been in this boat before. Reading an opinion on a certain blog and voicing my displeasure by yelling out loud in front of nobody. When people have strong opinions, they're going to stick by them. And now that you can freely display your opinion on the web, we see these strong opinions on a variety of topics from politics to overpriced objects. I'm not afraid to admit that I get angrier faster than an average person. But I've only posted 2 angry rants on thsi blog. However, I can feel the anger brewing inside.
I am constantly hearing crappy bands popping up the radio station that I love, Power 97.
I am done hearing about Michael Jackson being dead, and Jon and Kate lurking in the news over and over again makes me sick.
My 2 favorite teams, the Montreal Canadiens and the San Diego Chargers are struggling.
Just a heads up to everyone, there are going to be some angry posts in the upcoming month.
No, I don't live in my mother's basement.
An interesting term I've heard journalists use to define bloggers is the whole "people with no life who live in their mother's basement" stereotype. Now I understand that they must get a tad frustrated with the emergence of blogs. But just take a chill pill, media members.
Why don't you just let people voice their own opinions without you guys telling us how many years you've been in the business and how good you are, etc...... We know that you're the professionals. You worry about your own job and we'll worry about pretending to do yours.
A computer?!?!?!?
Try talking about blogs to most people 60 years of age and up. This is what the conversation might look like:
Young man: Have you seen a blog before?
Old man: Yes, I've seen many frogs, especially out near th----
Young man: No, a blog. You know, on the internet?
Old man: ..................
Young man: The worldwide web?
Old man: .....................
Young man: The computer?
Old man: Bah. I don't need a computer. What do I need a computer for. So many bloody buttons. What has th.........
So to wrap it up, I intend to keep this blog going for as long as I possibly can. It makes me feel good to know that someone (hopefully) is viewing my opinions that I have shared for a while.
And if I'm lucky, maybe someone will comment on them and agree with my oddball opinions.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Buyer Beware: Think Before You Drink
Our buyer beware project consisted of our group of 4 investigating reusable water bottles. Water bottles are a pretty hot topic among consumers today and many people use them every single day.
We wanted to find out a few things about resusable water bottles:
1)Their impact on the environment
2)Their health issues
3)Their prices
Probably the three biggest things a consumer is looking for in determining which water bottle they would choose.
Our primary research involved a survey which we distributed to about 20-25 Red River College students to test their knowledge of water bottles and the issues associated with them.
Environmental Impacts
It is obvious that using a reusable water bottle is much more environmentally friendly than using a disposable water bottle. According to back2tap.com, only 23 per cent of water bottles are recycled in the US, and it takes up to 700 years for them to decompose in landfills.
The production of plastic bottles is a large drain on resources, without even considering the environmental impact of their shipment and the fact that less than ¼ of these bottles are recycled, even though the plastic they are made (#1) is the easiest to recycle. Disposable plastic bottles are clearly not an environmentally friendly choice.
As for reusable water bottles, stainless steel is generally considered an environmentally friendly product, as it is 100 per cent recyclable. Aluminum is also 100 per cent recyclable. According to Winnipeg’s recycling information line, however, stainless steel, aluminum and number seven plastic bottles can all be recycled in the city. Therefore, there is not much difference in the environmental impact of aluminum, stainless steel or plastic reusable bottles, as long as all three can be recycled in this area. They are all a much more environmentally friendly consumer choice than disposable bottles.
Health Issues
Bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, is a chemical that is used to make the plastic hard in objects such as children’s toys, food containers, and water bottles. Public concern over BPA has risen since 2008 when Canada became the first country to ban baby bottles containing BPA. Since then, other products that are known to contain BPA have been called into question, specifically water bottles, according to an article on the CBC website. BPA is most prevalent in polycarbonate water bottles.
Polycarbonate water bottles, and any other hard, plastic food container marked with the recycling number seven is said to contain the most BPA. Nalgene, a plastic container company that also produces polycarbonate water bottles, released a statement on their website saying that they are confident that their products are safe. They cite that Health Canada, the first organization to label BPA a dangerous toxin, admitted in a report that the average adult would need to consume at least 1,000 litres of water in a polycarbonate bottle for the BPA amount to be of significant harm. However, presumably to keep up with the competition (stainless steel and aluminum bottles), Nalgene did release a line of BPA-free water bottles.
Stainless steel water bottles, including the original line, Klean Kanteen, have zero BPA in them and as long as they are kept clean, there should be no negative health effects. Aluminum water bottles, such as SIGG, are also considered to be safe, but this reputation has become tarnished as the liner of the water bottles were revealed to contain BPA, according to a story in the Calgary Herald. SIGG corrected this mistake and released new water bottles that are BPA-free. The BPA-free bottles can be identified by their pale yellow coating, as oppose to the old models that had a copper bronze finish.
Price Comparison
Disposable Plastic
To examine the cost of using disposable plastic water bottles, we will use Aquafina. You can purchase a 24-pack of 500 ml bottles for $9.99. But, if you drink 1 bottle a day for two-and-a-half months, you would have already spent as much money as if you were to buy a reusable SIGG bottle. Disposable plastic is not an economical choice.
Non-Disposable Plastic
Moving on to non-disposable plastic water bottles, we will use the popular Nalgene brand as an example. Nalgene-outdoor.com sells 16 ounce bottles for up to $9.50 and 32 ounce bottles for up to $11.50. For the average person who does not care what their water bottle looks like and who is not concerned about BPA, this is probably the best option due to the low price.
Stainless Steel
According to their site, Klean Kanteen sells 18 ounce bottles for $16.45, 27 ounce bottles for $17.95, and a massive 40 ounce bottle for $25.95. Anyone still concerned about BPA should consider these bottles, as it is allegedly a safe choice.
Aluminum
The aluminum SIGG bottle is one of the most popular brands in the world. According to SIGG.com, 20 ounce bottles (.6 litres) are priced at $21.99 and the 33 ounce bottles (1 litre) are cost $24.99.
Conclusions
The results of our study led us to conclude:
1. BPA seems to have a bad reputation. However, BPA appears to only be harmful to infants, fetuses and pregnant women. There are only trace amounts present in some water bottles, we have determined that it should not be a determining factor in choosing a reusable water bottle.
2. Environmentally speaking, in most regions, aluminum, stainless steel and plastic reusable bottles are all recyclable. They are all much more environmentally friendly alternatives to disposable bottles.
3. There are a variety of reusable bottles, all in different price ranges. While more expensive ones, such as SIGG and Klean Kanteen, are often overpriced simply because of good branding and advertising, a better quality bottle may last longer, if one does not intend on replacing it every year or two.
We recommend that consumers do not worry about health issues or environmental concerns when choosing a reusable bottle, but rather choose a bottle based on what they are willing to pay and how important quality and branding are to them.
We wanted to find out a few things about resusable water bottles:
1)Their impact on the environment
2)Their health issues
3)Their prices
Probably the three biggest things a consumer is looking for in determining which water bottle they would choose.
Our primary research involved a survey which we distributed to about 20-25 Red River College students to test their knowledge of water bottles and the issues associated with them.
Environmental Impacts
It is obvious that using a reusable water bottle is much more environmentally friendly than using a disposable water bottle. According to back2tap.com, only 23 per cent of water bottles are recycled in the US, and it takes up to 700 years for them to decompose in landfills.
The production of plastic bottles is a large drain on resources, without even considering the environmental impact of their shipment and the fact that less than ¼ of these bottles are recycled, even though the plastic they are made (#1) is the easiest to recycle. Disposable plastic bottles are clearly not an environmentally friendly choice.
As for reusable water bottles, stainless steel is generally considered an environmentally friendly product, as it is 100 per cent recyclable. Aluminum is also 100 per cent recyclable. According to Winnipeg’s recycling information line, however, stainless steel, aluminum and number seven plastic bottles can all be recycled in the city. Therefore, there is not much difference in the environmental impact of aluminum, stainless steel or plastic reusable bottles, as long as all three can be recycled in this area. They are all a much more environmentally friendly consumer choice than disposable bottles.
Health Issues
Bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, is a chemical that is used to make the plastic hard in objects such as children’s toys, food containers, and water bottles. Public concern over BPA has risen since 2008 when Canada became the first country to ban baby bottles containing BPA. Since then, other products that are known to contain BPA have been called into question, specifically water bottles, according to an article on the CBC website. BPA is most prevalent in polycarbonate water bottles.
Polycarbonate water bottles, and any other hard, plastic food container marked with the recycling number seven is said to contain the most BPA. Nalgene, a plastic container company that also produces polycarbonate water bottles, released a statement on their website saying that they are confident that their products are safe. They cite that Health Canada, the first organization to label BPA a dangerous toxin, admitted in a report that the average adult would need to consume at least 1,000 litres of water in a polycarbonate bottle for the BPA amount to be of significant harm. However, presumably to keep up with the competition (stainless steel and aluminum bottles), Nalgene did release a line of BPA-free water bottles.
Stainless steel water bottles, including the original line, Klean Kanteen, have zero BPA in them and as long as they are kept clean, there should be no negative health effects. Aluminum water bottles, such as SIGG, are also considered to be safe, but this reputation has become tarnished as the liner of the water bottles were revealed to contain BPA, according to a story in the Calgary Herald. SIGG corrected this mistake and released new water bottles that are BPA-free. The BPA-free bottles can be identified by their pale yellow coating, as oppose to the old models that had a copper bronze finish.
Price Comparison
Disposable Plastic
To examine the cost of using disposable plastic water bottles, we will use Aquafina. You can purchase a 24-pack of 500 ml bottles for $9.99. But, if you drink 1 bottle a day for two-and-a-half months, you would have already spent as much money as if you were to buy a reusable SIGG bottle. Disposable plastic is not an economical choice.
Non-Disposable Plastic
Moving on to non-disposable plastic water bottles, we will use the popular Nalgene brand as an example. Nalgene-outdoor.com sells 16 ounce bottles for up to $9.50 and 32 ounce bottles for up to $11.50. For the average person who does not care what their water bottle looks like and who is not concerned about BPA, this is probably the best option due to the low price.
Stainless Steel
According to their site, Klean Kanteen sells 18 ounce bottles for $16.45, 27 ounce bottles for $17.95, and a massive 40 ounce bottle for $25.95. Anyone still concerned about BPA should consider these bottles, as it is allegedly a safe choice.
Aluminum
The aluminum SIGG bottle is one of the most popular brands in the world. According to SIGG.com, 20 ounce bottles (.6 litres) are priced at $21.99 and the 33 ounce bottles (1 litre) are cost $24.99.
Conclusions
The results of our study led us to conclude:
1. BPA seems to have a bad reputation. However, BPA appears to only be harmful to infants, fetuses and pregnant women. There are only trace amounts present in some water bottles, we have determined that it should not be a determining factor in choosing a reusable water bottle.
2. Environmentally speaking, in most regions, aluminum, stainless steel and plastic reusable bottles are all recyclable. They are all much more environmentally friendly alternatives to disposable bottles.
3. There are a variety of reusable bottles, all in different price ranges. While more expensive ones, such as SIGG and Klean Kanteen, are often overpriced simply because of good branding and advertising, a better quality bottle may last longer, if one does not intend on replacing it every year or two.
We recommend that consumers do not worry about health issues or environmental concerns when choosing a reusable bottle, but rather choose a bottle based on what they are willing to pay and how important quality and branding are to them.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Fire the Fans
First off, let me just state that I am not a Winnipeg Blue Bombers fan and I am not a CFL fan. It just so happens that I live in the city of Winnipeg and I am forced to hear about the crap that is the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Football Club.
I planned to talk about this a few weeks ago, when it was more of a hot-button issue. The issue involves the fans of Winnipeg and their beloved head coach named Mike Kelly.
It's clear that these fans of our football club have no real knowledge of sports, even though they would deny that statement. If they knew about sports, they would understand that a team doesn't win games right away with over 20 new players and a new head coach. It just doesn't happen. It doesn't help that the players are complete garbage, but that's another story.
And the Bombers actually did better than they should have by starting the season a respectable 2-3, and after 8 games, sat at 3-5. But then the Saskatchewan debacle happened and the fans unleashed their frustration. Understandable, when you lose 55-10 to your rival.
But the last 3 weeks have seen the Bombers leap up the East standings by winning 3 straight games to push their record to 6-8.
Now back to the fans....
(Let's just clarify that I'm not talking about every single fan. In fact, during the CreComm Bomber assignment, I talked to many Bomber fans who were not very fond of the treatment Mike Kelly was recieving. This is dedicated to those special fans out there who bitch and complain every chance that they get.)
Most CFL experts declared the team was supposed to win 7 to 9 games this year and finish 2nd or 3rd in the East Division. Were the fans expecting a dominating first-place finish and 13 wins? It sure seemed that way when they called for Mike Kelly's head.
The "Fire Mike Kelly" signs appeared at the games.
The Facebook groups were created.
If the Montreal Alouettes had began the season at 3-8, then I would understand the crazy fan reaction, due to the fact that they were supposed to win the East and the Grey Cup this year. The Bombers were expected to be an average team but the fans acted like they were Grey Cup contenders. Do the Oakland Raiders fans hold up "Fire Tom Cable" signs? No, they know their team is bad and they are taking all the losses as best they can.
Face it, the old Bomber club was going nowhere anytime soon and new blood was needed. So in came Kelly and over 20 new players. This club is in rebuilding mode. Rebuilding teams do not win instantly.
Now the team is winning. Should we fire the coach now, guys? I want to talk to the guy that created the Facebook group and just grill the shit out of him. I would make this guy cry.
And all those other people that jumped on the "Fire Mike Kelly" bandwagon, how about you jump on the bandwagon right out of CanadInns Stadium? If this team keeps changing coaches every couple of years, there will not be a Grey Cup parade on Portage and Main for a long, long, time.
I have an idea. When a fan decides to bring signs putting down someone on the team, get security to immediately remove them from the premises. "Fire" the fans. How are the teams going to perform better when somebody is ripping them over and over again?
In conclusion, the Blue Bombers are a terrible football team. But the team is miraculously 6-8.
Who gets the credit? Yes, the players should get a lot of it, but for all of them to completely turn around the season like this in a span of 3 weeks requires a bit of good coaching. Mike Kelly may not be Vince Lombardi but he's not an idiot, either. The negative Winnipeg fans are the real idiots.
It appears the players are finally adapting to Kelly's system and the dividends are paying off.
Hold up those "Fire Mike Kelly" signs now, folks, and see the reaction that you get.
The Best Thanksgiving Ever
As some of you know, Thanksgiving 2009 featured heavy-metal legends Metallica, my favorite band, playing at the MTS Centre to a sold-out crowd of almost 16,000 people.
After careful deliberation, I have determined that this was the best concert I have ever seen. To prove my unbiased opinion, here are a few reasons why:
-Metallica puts their stage smack-dab in the centre of the arena, making every seat in the place that much better and that much closer to the action. Everyone in the arena could feel the heat on their faces during some of the pyro.
-Metallica is great with the crowd, as lead singer James Hetfield constantly talks to them between songs and each band member also has interactions during the show from time to time. They managed to give away at least 50 guitar picks at the end of the show, and they would all throw their drinks into the crowd to give the fans surprising souvenirs
-As for myself, this is the first concert where I sang the entire time. I felt my voice slowly start to go during the 4th of 18 songs during the night. The voice was a little rough Tuesday morning, but it was most definitely worth it.
-Another first: The first time I heard a band play new stuff and virtually everyone stayed and sang the lyrics. Metallica's new album "Death Magnetic" has been out for over a year now, which is a big reason for the love from the crowd, and has featured the band writing songs that remind us of the Metallica from 1986. After the St.Anger debacle in 2004, the fans have warmed up to this material.
(Side Note: I'll rank it their 3rd best album ever)
-So to wrap it up, a majority of the concerts I have attended have featured a show that is one of these two things:
1)The band is up there just for the music and there is not really any pyro or light show happening (I am not saying this is bad at all, just telling you what I see)
2)The band(usually a huge one) brings the light show and the pyro to the stage, yet they barely interact with the fans. They play their show and get the hell of the stage and on to the next city.
(Eg. Eric Clapton said 2 words during his entire Winnipeg show back in March 2007......"Thank You".......that's it)
Metallica was the first band I have seen that didn't fit one of these two circumstances.
What a show.
Here's a little audio:
After careful deliberation, I have determined that this was the best concert I have ever seen. To prove my unbiased opinion, here are a few reasons why:
-Metallica puts their stage smack-dab in the centre of the arena, making every seat in the place that much better and that much closer to the action. Everyone in the arena could feel the heat on their faces during some of the pyro.
-Metallica is great with the crowd, as lead singer James Hetfield constantly talks to them between songs and each band member also has interactions during the show from time to time. They managed to give away at least 50 guitar picks at the end of the show, and they would all throw their drinks into the crowd to give the fans surprising souvenirs
-As for myself, this is the first concert where I sang the entire time. I felt my voice slowly start to go during the 4th of 18 songs during the night. The voice was a little rough Tuesday morning, but it was most definitely worth it.
-Another first: The first time I heard a band play new stuff and virtually everyone stayed and sang the lyrics. Metallica's new album "Death Magnetic" has been out for over a year now, which is a big reason for the love from the crowd, and has featured the band writing songs that remind us of the Metallica from 1986. After the St.Anger debacle in 2004, the fans have warmed up to this material.
(Side Note: I'll rank it their 3rd best album ever)
-So to wrap it up, a majority of the concerts I have attended have featured a show that is one of these two things:
1)The band is up there just for the music and there is not really any pyro or light show happening (I am not saying this is bad at all, just telling you what I see)
2)The band(usually a huge one) brings the light show and the pyro to the stage, yet they barely interact with the fans. They play their show and get the hell of the stage and on to the next city.
(Eg. Eric Clapton said 2 words during his entire Winnipeg show back in March 2007......"Thank You".......that's it)
Metallica was the first band I have seen that didn't fit one of these two circumstances.
What a show.
Here's a little audio:
Thursday, October 8, 2009
"Of Course I'm Not Cartwright!!!!!"
Time for another classic Seinfeld moment.
This is from "The Chinese Restaurant" episode which featured Jerry, George and Elaine waiting for a table in a restaurant throughout the entire episode.
The moment you are about to see is one of the most bizarre in Seinfeld history.
Anytime George Costanza freaks out, it is golden.
And the dialogue between Jerry and George at the end of the clip is the icing on the cake.
I have no understanding of the Cartwright part at all. My only guess is that Larry David (co-creator of Seinfeld) had a similar real-life experience and wrote it into the show as he did so many times throughout the series. However, it just seems so bizarre to have actually happened.
This episode confirmed the whole "show about nothing" claim, as it based the entire plot on waiting for a table at a restaurant.
This is from "The Chinese Restaurant" episode which featured Jerry, George and Elaine waiting for a table in a restaurant throughout the entire episode.
The moment you are about to see is one of the most bizarre in Seinfeld history.
Anytime George Costanza freaks out, it is golden.
And the dialogue between Jerry and George at the end of the clip is the icing on the cake.
I have no understanding of the Cartwright part at all. My only guess is that Larry David (co-creator of Seinfeld) had a similar real-life experience and wrote it into the show as he did so many times throughout the series. However, it just seems so bizarre to have actually happened.
This episode confirmed the whole "show about nothing" claim, as it based the entire plot on waiting for a table at a restaurant.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The Toronto Maple Leafs Suck
I am a hardcore Montreal Canadiens fan which means that I think the Toronto Maple Leafs are an absolute joke. I won't get into the gory details (42 years without a championship) but I am about to snap at this hockey club and their fans.
The NHL season opens tomorrow night with the Leafs and the Canadiens, fittingly, opening up the season. For the last 2 weeks, my blood has been boiling.
Why?
The Toronto Maple Leafs bandwagon is being jumped on hard, especially by the media and the Leaf fans. What's worse is that I hear more and more "experts" saying that the Leafs will make the playoffs and finish BETTER than the Canadiens. Just reading that statement makes me want to puke all over the place.
The Leafs are coming off another season where they missed the playoffs. 4 straight years they have missed the postseason. A reason for this media hype is that the Leafs got tougher by adding a few free agents including big defenseman Francois Beauchemin and Mike Komisarek.
Komisarek has been a Canadien for the last 6-7 years and decided to jump ship to the rival Leafs over the off-season which is another reason for my hatred towards this year's Toronto squad. And from watching Komisarek last year, he is OVERRATED. The guy played like absolute garbage last year and can't skate or shoot. He just uses his body to pulverize people smaller than him and when someone his size steps up to challeng him, here's what happens (Komisarek is in the white jersey):
So now that we're led to believe that this team is tougher, how about putting the puck in the net. Oh wait, they have jack shit for scoring. Recently, they made a trade for young Phil Kessel from Boston, who scored 30+ goals last year. Now this seems good for the Leafs but there's a few problems:
1)He's out until November after undergoing rotator cuff surgery in the summer
2)The only reason he scored that many goals in Boston last year was because he was playing with a bunch of other star players in Boston who could get hiim the puck. Toronto has nobody. Phil Kessel will not score 25 goals this year and will be lucky to get 20.
If you look at their roster, you'll be hard-pressed to find a forward who has a shot at scoring 20 goals this year other than Kessel. I can look at the roster of every other team in the Eastern Conference and pick out 3-4 guys who are accomplished goal scorers. Not the Leafs
So are you convinced this is a playoff team?
Their goaltending situation consists of Vesa Toskala, who is not a top-20 goalie in the NHL. But apparently, they have brought in the goaltending savior in some Swedish goofball named Jonas Gustavsson. He has thrived in the Swedish League, which is fine and good, but has yet to play in the NHL. The caliber of players in the NHL are a little different from the Swedish League. So don't tell me this guy is God, ok TSN?
I would be willing to bet a significant amount of money with anyone from anywhere that this team will miss out on the playoffs. Guaranteed. If not for the Islanders, this team would be riding the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
So get ready, Leafs fans, because tomorrow, the Canadiens are going to steamroll you.
6-1 Montreal.
The NHL season opens tomorrow night with the Leafs and the Canadiens, fittingly, opening up the season. For the last 2 weeks, my blood has been boiling.
Why?
The Toronto Maple Leafs bandwagon is being jumped on hard, especially by the media and the Leaf fans. What's worse is that I hear more and more "experts" saying that the Leafs will make the playoffs and finish BETTER than the Canadiens. Just reading that statement makes me want to puke all over the place.
The Leafs are coming off another season where they missed the playoffs. 4 straight years they have missed the postseason. A reason for this media hype is that the Leafs got tougher by adding a few free agents including big defenseman Francois Beauchemin and Mike Komisarek.
Komisarek has been a Canadien for the last 6-7 years and decided to jump ship to the rival Leafs over the off-season which is another reason for my hatred towards this year's Toronto squad. And from watching Komisarek last year, he is OVERRATED. The guy played like absolute garbage last year and can't skate or shoot. He just uses his body to pulverize people smaller than him and when someone his size steps up to challeng him, here's what happens (Komisarek is in the white jersey):
So now that we're led to believe that this team is tougher, how about putting the puck in the net. Oh wait, they have jack shit for scoring. Recently, they made a trade for young Phil Kessel from Boston, who scored 30+ goals last year. Now this seems good for the Leafs but there's a few problems:
1)He's out until November after undergoing rotator cuff surgery in the summer
2)The only reason he scored that many goals in Boston last year was because he was playing with a bunch of other star players in Boston who could get hiim the puck. Toronto has nobody. Phil Kessel will not score 25 goals this year and will be lucky to get 20.
If you look at their roster, you'll be hard-pressed to find a forward who has a shot at scoring 20 goals this year other than Kessel. I can look at the roster of every other team in the Eastern Conference and pick out 3-4 guys who are accomplished goal scorers. Not the Leafs
So are you convinced this is a playoff team?
Their goaltending situation consists of Vesa Toskala, who is not a top-20 goalie in the NHL. But apparently, they have brought in the goaltending savior in some Swedish goofball named Jonas Gustavsson. He has thrived in the Swedish League, which is fine and good, but has yet to play in the NHL. The caliber of players in the NHL are a little different from the Swedish League. So don't tell me this guy is God, ok TSN?
I would be willing to bet a significant amount of money with anyone from anywhere that this team will miss out on the playoffs. Guaranteed. If not for the Islanders, this team would be riding the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
So get ready, Leafs fans, because tomorrow, the Canadiens are going to steamroll you.
6-1 Montreal.
Monday, September 28, 2009
"Come to Penn State!!!"
I had to put this commercial on the blog. I'm not quite sure if I've ever laughed and been so scared at the same time. This commercial is a bunch of American College Football coaches talking about their school to hopefully recruit talented kids to come and play for them.
The really old guy with the glasses is Joe Paterno, the coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions. He is the main reason this is a classic video. We see him three times in this video. The first two times he talks are kind of funny, but when he tells the camera to "Come to Penn State" (0:59 mark), it is one of the funniest and scariest moments in commercial history.
Do I really want to come to Penn State when my coach sounds like he's gonna chop my head off? Is he trying to be funny or is that how he recruits players?
By the way, at the 0:34 mark, it took about 15 listens for me to finally figure out what he is saying. If someone can figure it out in less than 5 listens, I applaud them.
The really old guy with the glasses is Joe Paterno, the coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions. He is the main reason this is a classic video. We see him three times in this video. The first two times he talks are kind of funny, but when he tells the camera to "Come to Penn State" (0:59 mark), it is one of the funniest and scariest moments in commercial history.
Do I really want to come to Penn State when my coach sounds like he's gonna chop my head off? Is he trying to be funny or is that how he recruits players?
By the way, at the 0:34 mark, it took about 15 listens for me to finally figure out what he is saying. If someone can figure it out in less than 5 listens, I applaud them.
Friday, September 25, 2009
A Farewell to Sunnyvale
Today is a bittersweet day for myself. Today is the release of the Trailer Park Boys 2nd feature film "Countdown to Liquor Day". Let's introduce the Trailer Park Boys to those of you not familiar with them.
"Trailer Park Boys" is a Canadian television show seen on the Showcase Network. The show focuses on 3 guys, Ricky, Bubbles and Julian, living in Sunnyvale Trailer Park living a life of crime, drugs and liquor. They are known for their feuds with the Trailer Park Supervisor, Mr. Lahey and his assistant Randy. The show has been through 7 seasons on television and most of them end with the boys going to jail.
The show is a "mockumentary", which is a fake documentary. They are actors pretending to be in an actual documentary. The cameras follow the boys along through their everyday lives.
Why is this bittersweet for myself? Ever since Grade 8, when I first viewed this show, I have become hooked. I walk around reciting Trailer Park Boys quotes more than I should. And after today, there will be no more. After this movie, the Trailer Park Boys will officially retire.
No more barbecue stealing.
No more bottle throwing.
No more gun fights.
That's it.
They will not be making any more new episodes/specials/movies. Hopefully this leads to a spin-off or two but until then, we'll have to sit and wait.
I've never been known to cry at movies, but on this occasion, the tears may flow.
Week 3 NFL Picks
Washington over Detroit
Green Bay over St.Louis
Minnesota over San Francisco-(Lock of the Week)
New England over Atlanta
NY Jets over Tennessee
Philadelphia over Kansas City
NY Giants over Tampa Bay
Baltimore over Cleveland
Houston over Jacksonville
New Orleans over Buffalo
Chicago over Seattle
Pittsburgh over Cincinnati
Denver over Oakland-(Upset Special)
San Diego over Miami
Arizona over Indianapolis
Dallas over Carolina
Last Week: 8-8
Season: 21-11
"Trailer Park Boys" is a Canadian television show seen on the Showcase Network. The show focuses on 3 guys, Ricky, Bubbles and Julian, living in Sunnyvale Trailer Park living a life of crime, drugs and liquor. They are known for their feuds with the Trailer Park Supervisor, Mr. Lahey and his assistant Randy. The show has been through 7 seasons on television and most of them end with the boys going to jail.
The show is a "mockumentary", which is a fake documentary. They are actors pretending to be in an actual documentary. The cameras follow the boys along through their everyday lives.
Why is this bittersweet for myself? Ever since Grade 8, when I first viewed this show, I have become hooked. I walk around reciting Trailer Park Boys quotes more than I should. And after today, there will be no more. After this movie, the Trailer Park Boys will officially retire.
No more barbecue stealing.
No more bottle throwing.
No more gun fights.
That's it.
They will not be making any more new episodes/specials/movies. Hopefully this leads to a spin-off or two but until then, we'll have to sit and wait.
I've never been known to cry at movies, but on this occasion, the tears may flow.
Week 3 NFL Picks
Washington over Detroit
Green Bay over St.Louis
Minnesota over San Francisco-(Lock of the Week)
New England over Atlanta
NY Jets over Tennessee
Philadelphia over Kansas City
NY Giants over Tampa Bay
Baltimore over Cleveland
Houston over Jacksonville
New Orleans over Buffalo
Chicago over Seattle
Pittsburgh over Cincinnati
Denver over Oakland-(Upset Special)
San Diego over Miami
Arizona over Indianapolis
Dallas over Carolina
Last Week: 8-8
Season: 21-11
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
"You double-dipped the chip!"
My favorite TV show of all-time? Like so many other people, I can't get enough of Seinfeld. It was voted the #1 TV show of all-time by TV Guide a few years back. Most people love this show but I do know a certain few who absolutely despise the sight of Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine. In the coming weeks and months, I will be posting some of my favorite clips from the show. And for those of you not familiar with the show, maybe these clips will turn you on to "Seinfeld".
So here is today's clip. George has an encounter with another guy after he double-dips his chip.
So here is today's clip. George has an encounter with another guy after he double-dips his chip.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Guaranteed NHL Predictions
The best time of year in sports is here and a major reason for that is the beginning of the NHL season. The NHL had an outstanding 2008-2009 year which ended off with a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Finals. Hopefully for hockey fans, the players will pick up from where they left off last year. Here are my predictions for the upcoming year:
EAST
1. Philadelphia
2. Boston
3. Washington
4. Pittsburgh
5. New Jersey
6. Atlanta
7. Montreal
8. Ottawa
9. Carolina
10. Florida
11. Buffalo
12. Tampa Bay
13. NY Rangers
14. Toronto
15. NY Islanders
West
1. Anaheim
2. Chicago
3.Vancouver
4. San Jose
5. Detroit
6. St.Louis
7. Calgary
8. Edmonton
9. Nashville
10. Dallas
11. Minnesota
12. Los Angeles
13. Columbus
14. Colorado
15. Phoenix
East Final: Philadelphia over Boston
West Final: Anaheim over Chicago
Stanley Cup Final: Anaheim over Philadelphia
Anaheim's forward group is stacked. If I had to pick anybody on my team other than the Big 3 (Ovechkin, Crosby, Malkin) it would definitely be Ryan Getzlaf. He and Cory Perry are one of the best duos in the league. Add Bobby Ryan to the mix and this team will be one of the highest-scoring teams in the league. Don't forget the new Finnish connection of Teemu Selanne and Saku Koivu.
Pronger will be a huge loss on defense but Scott Niedermayer still has some game left and he's got Ryan Whitney as his second-in-command. Nobody remembers how good Ryan Whitney was in Pittsburgh, but they will soon. The rest of their D is filled with physical forces, the same way they won the Cup in 2007.
As for goaltending, it appears Jonas Hiller is the go-to guy. He had an outstanding playoffs last year and should be a Top-10 goalie in the league this year.
Remember, this team dominated the President's trophy-winning Sharks last year in the first round and forced Detroit to a Game 7 in the second round as an 8 seed.
As they did 3 years ago in 2007, The Ducks will fly high once again in June of 2010.
EAST
1. Philadelphia
2. Boston
3. Washington
4. Pittsburgh
5. New Jersey
6. Atlanta
7. Montreal
8. Ottawa
9. Carolina
10. Florida
11. Buffalo
12. Tampa Bay
13. NY Rangers
14. Toronto
15. NY Islanders
West
1. Anaheim
2. Chicago
3.Vancouver
4. San Jose
5. Detroit
6. St.Louis
7. Calgary
8. Edmonton
9. Nashville
10. Dallas
11. Minnesota
12. Los Angeles
13. Columbus
14. Colorado
15. Phoenix
East Final: Philadelphia over Boston
West Final: Anaheim over Chicago
Stanley Cup Final: Anaheim over Philadelphia
Anaheim's forward group is stacked. If I had to pick anybody on my team other than the Big 3 (Ovechkin, Crosby, Malkin) it would definitely be Ryan Getzlaf. He and Cory Perry are one of the best duos in the league. Add Bobby Ryan to the mix and this team will be one of the highest-scoring teams in the league. Don't forget the new Finnish connection of Teemu Selanne and Saku Koivu.
Pronger will be a huge loss on defense but Scott Niedermayer still has some game left and he's got Ryan Whitney as his second-in-command. Nobody remembers how good Ryan Whitney was in Pittsburgh, but they will soon. The rest of their D is filled with physical forces, the same way they won the Cup in 2007.
As for goaltending, it appears Jonas Hiller is the go-to guy. He had an outstanding playoffs last year and should be a Top-10 goalie in the league this year.
Remember, this team dominated the President's trophy-winning Sharks last year in the first round and forced Detroit to a Game 7 in the second round as an 8 seed.
As they did 3 years ago in 2007, The Ducks will fly high once again in June of 2010.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
A "Fan" tastic Quiz
Just thought I'd throw this out there since my blog has been talking about concerts lately. This is something I wrote in April of last year, dealing with my frustration towards some concert-goers and a solution that I think will work:
Rock concerts are experiences that will leave people who attended them talking for a long time. There may not be a greater 2-3 hours of excitement. Unfortunately, they can be very hard to get into. Recently, AC/DC announced a summer date in Winnipeg and within 15 minutes of going on sale, tickets were completely sold out. Many hardcore AC/DC fans were left in the dust. Now they have been forced to miss their favourite band in action. Many major concerts feature this same type of situation. So how can we guarantee the massive fans a ticket? There's only one way to separate the "hardcores" from the "softcores". We quiz 'em.
More than a few people were screwed over by Ticketmaster the day AC/DC tickets went on sale. They made their way to Ticketmaster.ca to purchase their tickets only to be greeted by web pages that wouldn't load. By the time the pages loaded, 40,000 tickets had disappeared. The days of standing in a gigantic line to purchase tickets are long gone. You either go online, phone or take a chance by going to a Ticketmaster booth in person. The Ticketmaster booth is slowly becoming extinct for big-name concerts because of the amount of time tickets take to sell out. The price of tickets can also cause some discomfort among fans. Not everybody is loaded with cash and they're just not able to pay bills, look after kids and attend ridiculously priced concerts (see The Eagles, March 2009). Getting your hands on tickets is much more complicated than it actually seems.
I have attended 10-15 concerts in my lifetime and every concert features a group of fans who I like to call the "bandwagon" fans. Who are these people, exactly? These are the people who claim to be number 1 fans of the band but are only familiar with 2-3 songs that are overplayed on the radio. They've never bought CD's, they don't own merchandise, but they tend to think they're huge fans. They sit still for the first hour and a half of the concert, and when the band plays their hits at the end, they go wild. Which brings us back to ticket-purchasing troubles. These "fans" constantly get into arenas and stadiums for various reasons (lots of cash, fast computers) while the real fans are forced to sit at home. But with the implementation of a mini-quiz, changes will take place.
First, let's clarify this rule. The quizzes would only be used in situations where concerts are likely going to be sold out. There's really no point if there will be no sellout because nobody's getting screwed out of tickets. Recent Winnipeg sellouts have included Metallica, The Tragically Hip, Coldplay and, of course, AC/DC. Here's how the format works. It doesn't matter how the tickets are being purchased. Online, telephone or in person, the quiz will still be given out. The quiz will not be extremely hard but will involve some knowledge of the band. Three questions seems a pretty reasonable amount. Here are the questions: 1) Name 10 songs written by the band (naming 5 is just too easy), 2) Name 3 albums written by the band, 3) Name the current members of the band. Pretty simple. For the people who get these questions completely correct, they will be given first dibs at tickets as well as a $10 discount. Now for the people who get any question wrong, they will not be completely shut out of tickets, but will have to wait until the experts get theirs first. All the good seats will be taken and rightfully so. If you can't ace a simple quiz like that, then you should not consider yourself a real fan of the band.
There is no doubt that complaining would be aplenty after a decision such as this one. But it is about time that the real fans get into the concerts and get the seats that they deserve. And the bandwagon fans can get the seats that they deserve as well. On their couch at home.
Here are my Week 2 NFL selections
Atlanta over Carolina- (Lock of the Week)
Minnesota over Detroit
Green Bay over Cincinnati
Arizona over Jacksonville-(Upset Special)
Kansas City over Oakland
New England over NY Jets
New Orleans over Philadelphia
Tennessee over Houston
Washington over St. Louis
Buffalo over Tampa Bay
Seattle over San Francisco
Pittsburgh over Chicago
Denver over Cleveland
San Diego over Baltimore
Dallas over NY Giants
Indianapolis over Miami
Last Week: 13-3
Season:13-3
Rock concerts are experiences that will leave people who attended them talking for a long time. There may not be a greater 2-3 hours of excitement. Unfortunately, they can be very hard to get into. Recently, AC/DC announced a summer date in Winnipeg and within 15 minutes of going on sale, tickets were completely sold out. Many hardcore AC/DC fans were left in the dust. Now they have been forced to miss their favourite band in action. Many major concerts feature this same type of situation. So how can we guarantee the massive fans a ticket? There's only one way to separate the "hardcores" from the "softcores". We quiz 'em.
More than a few people were screwed over by Ticketmaster the day AC/DC tickets went on sale. They made their way to Ticketmaster.ca to purchase their tickets only to be greeted by web pages that wouldn't load. By the time the pages loaded, 40,000 tickets had disappeared. The days of standing in a gigantic line to purchase tickets are long gone. You either go online, phone or take a chance by going to a Ticketmaster booth in person. The Ticketmaster booth is slowly becoming extinct for big-name concerts because of the amount of time tickets take to sell out. The price of tickets can also cause some discomfort among fans. Not everybody is loaded with cash and they're just not able to pay bills, look after kids and attend ridiculously priced concerts (see The Eagles, March 2009). Getting your hands on tickets is much more complicated than it actually seems.
I have attended 10-15 concerts in my lifetime and every concert features a group of fans who I like to call the "bandwagon" fans. Who are these people, exactly? These are the people who claim to be number 1 fans of the band but are only familiar with 2-3 songs that are overplayed on the radio. They've never bought CD's, they don't own merchandise, but they tend to think they're huge fans. They sit still for the first hour and a half of the concert, and when the band plays their hits at the end, they go wild. Which brings us back to ticket-purchasing troubles. These "fans" constantly get into arenas and stadiums for various reasons (lots of cash, fast computers) while the real fans are forced to sit at home. But with the implementation of a mini-quiz, changes will take place.
First, let's clarify this rule. The quizzes would only be used in situations where concerts are likely going to be sold out. There's really no point if there will be no sellout because nobody's getting screwed out of tickets. Recent Winnipeg sellouts have included Metallica, The Tragically Hip, Coldplay and, of course, AC/DC. Here's how the format works. It doesn't matter how the tickets are being purchased. Online, telephone or in person, the quiz will still be given out. The quiz will not be extremely hard but will involve some knowledge of the band. Three questions seems a pretty reasonable amount. Here are the questions: 1) Name 10 songs written by the band (naming 5 is just too easy), 2) Name 3 albums written by the band, 3) Name the current members of the band. Pretty simple. For the people who get these questions completely correct, they will be given first dibs at tickets as well as a $10 discount. Now for the people who get any question wrong, they will not be completely shut out of tickets, but will have to wait until the experts get theirs first. All the good seats will be taken and rightfully so. If you can't ace a simple quiz like that, then you should not consider yourself a real fan of the band.
There is no doubt that complaining would be aplenty after a decision such as this one. But it is about time that the real fans get into the concerts and get the seats that they deserve. And the bandwagon fans can get the seats that they deserve as well. On their couch at home.
Here are my Week 2 NFL selections
Atlanta over Carolina- (Lock of the Week)
Minnesota over Detroit
Green Bay over Cincinnati
Arizona over Jacksonville-(Upset Special)
Kansas City over Oakland
New England over NY Jets
New Orleans over Philadelphia
Tennessee over Houston
Washington over St. Louis
Buffalo over Tampa Bay
Seattle over San Francisco
Pittsburgh over Chicago
Denver over Cleveland
San Diego over Baltimore
Dallas over NY Giants
Indianapolis over Miami
Last Week: 13-3
Season:13-3
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Tiger Woods needs some help
Tiger Woods is quite possibly the greatest golfer of all-time. But when he lets his anger get the best of him, it's quite a sight. When he mishits his shot, you'll almost always hear him drop the "g-damn" word, he'll drop and throw his clubs, and he'll make a big spectacle. The weirdest thing is that nobody says anything. Not the announcers, not the fans, they just accept it.
A lot of average golfers can relate to his anger because sometimes golf can make us lose our minds. But he is on the PGA TOUR. This is where golfers are supposed to show the highest of etiquette. But there's Tiger screaming and slamming his club on the ground. He is the only golfer doing this sort of stuff. If this was some regular PGA golfer doing these kinds of actions, announcers and crowds would lash out on the individual. But how dare anybody question the great Tiger Woods.
The funny thing is that it seems his outbursts are getting worse by the year. You think he would have matured as he got older. I watched a tournament in the summer where he screamed "g-d damnit" 5 times in about a 2-hour span. I watched him throw his driver in a bush, forcing his caddy to retrieve it. I believe he will do something really over the top one day and the media will be forced to pay attention to it.
You may be the best golfer ever, Tiger, but show some class on the course.
Now for the video evidence:
A lot of average golfers can relate to his anger because sometimes golf can make us lose our minds. But he is on the PGA TOUR. This is where golfers are supposed to show the highest of etiquette. But there's Tiger screaming and slamming his club on the ground. He is the only golfer doing this sort of stuff. If this was some regular PGA golfer doing these kinds of actions, announcers and crowds would lash out on the individual. But how dare anybody question the great Tiger Woods.
The funny thing is that it seems his outbursts are getting worse by the year. You think he would have matured as he got older. I watched a tournament in the summer where he screamed "g-d damnit" 5 times in about a 2-hour span. I watched him throw his driver in a bush, forcing his caddy to retrieve it. I believe he will do something really over the top one day and the media will be forced to pay attention to it.
You may be the best golfer ever, Tiger, but show some class on the course.
Now for the video evidence:
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
The Scariest Song of All-Time
I never thought it was possible that music could scare me until I heard this song about 7 years ago. I don't even think you can call this an actual song. It's more just random experimentation. I am talking about The Beatles' "Revolution 9" from their self-titled 1968 album. I'm sure some of you won't freak out when hearing this but don't be surprised if you do. I have been in places where people I know have actually cried during this song, no word of a lie. To make this song as scary as possible you have to follow these rules:
1) Listen to it by yourself or 1-2 other people.
2) Listen to it late at night.
I have walked home from friend's houses at 2 A.M. after listening to this song and it was the worst walk ever. I almost started to run feeling that someone was behind me. No, I wasn't on LSD. But the Beatles sure were when they wrote this. So I've hyped it up for you and here it is: the scariest song of all-time. Remember to follow the 2 rules listed above for maximum freakout.
1) Listen to it by yourself or 1-2 other people.
2) Listen to it late at night.
I have walked home from friend's houses at 2 A.M. after listening to this song and it was the worst walk ever. I almost started to run feeling that someone was behind me. No, I wasn't on LSD. But the Beatles sure were when they wrote this. So I've hyped it up for you and here it is: the scariest song of all-time. Remember to follow the 2 rules listed above for maximum freakout.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Post-Concert Disorder
What am I talking about? It's the 48-72 hour period you experience after attending a major concert. You constantly listen to the artist over and over. They become your new favorite. At least, that's how it works with me. Why? The experience of a rock concert gives people feelings of awe and leaves them wanting more. That's why when you ask a person how the concert was, they'll respond with "best concert ever!!!" I know people that attend many concerts and the most recent one is always the best one according to them.
I just recently attended 4 Tragically Hip concerts and was actually in the second row for two of them. But I decided that none of the four were number one on my list (the second show did make it to #2 on my list, however) My favorite concert occurred in May 2008 when one of my other favourite bands, Rush, came to Winnipeg for the first time in 26 years. Tickets went on sale in January 2008 and from the moment I bought them, It was all Rush, all the time, for my music selections. By the time the big day came around, I was so pumped, it was ridiculous. Rush tore the roof of the MTS Centre and put on an amazing show. The next two days after the concert, Post-Concert Disorder reared its ugly head. I couldn't part ways with the band that I had listened to for the last 4 months. Eventually I moved on but it was very tough. My high-school English teacher attended the Eagles concert last year. The next 2 weeks, he constantly yapped about the concert and everytime we walked into class, the Eagles were on his radio. I was at the point where if I had heard "Hotel California" one more time, I would have taken his radio and smashed it to pieces.
I seemed to have battled the disorder quite well after the 4 Hip shows last week but I'm scared it may find it's way back again next month. My favourite band, Metallica, will be playing the MTS Centre on October 12th. Unlike Rush, who I listened to heavily for 4 months before their concert, I have been listening to Metallica heavily for 7 YEARS. This concert will be a dream for me but the day after will definitely be tough. 1) I'll probably be hungover and 2) I'll have to face the fact that my favourite band has come and gone and won't be back for quite a while. There will definitely be some Metallica on the IPod that day. Will it be the best concert ever? It might be, but if you want an honest answer, just wait until a week after the concert when I get over the post-concert disorder.
Link of the Week: If you're not familiar with the Tragically Hip, just watch this video if you have time. This is their most popular single, New Orleans is Sinking, with a 4-minute impromptu jam in the middle. By the way, the lead singer is not on crack, that is just his unique stage presence.
What's Next: The NHL Season begins October 1st and you can check back in the coming weeks for my NHL preview. I will also be making weekly NFL picks every Friday so if you want to make some money, make sure to stop by the blog.
Before I go, I just heard that actor Patrick Swayze has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He starred in "Dirty Dancing" and "Road House". I think we'll let the boys from Sunnyvale Trailer Park give Swayze a fond farewell.
I just recently attended 4 Tragically Hip concerts and was actually in the second row for two of them. But I decided that none of the four were number one on my list (the second show did make it to #2 on my list, however) My favorite concert occurred in May 2008 when one of my other favourite bands, Rush, came to Winnipeg for the first time in 26 years. Tickets went on sale in January 2008 and from the moment I bought them, It was all Rush, all the time, for my music selections. By the time the big day came around, I was so pumped, it was ridiculous. Rush tore the roof of the MTS Centre and put on an amazing show. The next two days after the concert, Post-Concert Disorder reared its ugly head. I couldn't part ways with the band that I had listened to for the last 4 months. Eventually I moved on but it was very tough. My high-school English teacher attended the Eagles concert last year. The next 2 weeks, he constantly yapped about the concert and everytime we walked into class, the Eagles were on his radio. I was at the point where if I had heard "Hotel California" one more time, I would have taken his radio and smashed it to pieces.
I seemed to have battled the disorder quite well after the 4 Hip shows last week but I'm scared it may find it's way back again next month. My favourite band, Metallica, will be playing the MTS Centre on October 12th. Unlike Rush, who I listened to heavily for 4 months before their concert, I have been listening to Metallica heavily for 7 YEARS. This concert will be a dream for me but the day after will definitely be tough. 1) I'll probably be hungover and 2) I'll have to face the fact that my favourite band has come and gone and won't be back for quite a while. There will definitely be some Metallica on the IPod that day. Will it be the best concert ever? It might be, but if you want an honest answer, just wait until a week after the concert when I get over the post-concert disorder.
Link of the Week: If you're not familiar with the Tragically Hip, just watch this video if you have time. This is their most popular single, New Orleans is Sinking, with a 4-minute impromptu jam in the middle. By the way, the lead singer is not on crack, that is just his unique stage presence.
What's Next: The NHL Season begins October 1st and you can check back in the coming weeks for my NHL preview. I will also be making weekly NFL picks every Friday so if you want to make some money, make sure to stop by the blog.
Before I go, I just heard that actor Patrick Swayze has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He starred in "Dirty Dancing" and "Road House". I think we'll let the boys from Sunnyvale Trailer Park give Swayze a fond farewell.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
The Meeting of a Lifetime
Let's just keep this short and sweet. On Friday night, I met all 5 members of the Tragically Hip. They were kind enough to come and meet about 10 people standing outside including my friend and I. This was about two hours after they played their 4th and final show at the Centennial Concert Hall. Each band member came out individually, chatted and signed a few autographs before being taken back to their hotel (the Downtown Fairmont) in a van. I ended up taking home an autographed setlist, a backstage pass, and ears that are still ringing from four nights of rock music at it's finest.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
NFL Week 1
I love making predictions for upcoming sports events and you will be seeing these throughout this blog. First up: Week 1 of the 2009 NFL season which begins tonight.
Pittsburgh over Tennessee
Indianapolis over Jacksonville
New Orleans over Detroit
Philadelphia over Carolina
Dallas over Tampa Bay
Houston over NY Jets
Kansas City over Baltimore(Upset Special)
Denver over Cincinnati
Minnesota over Cleveland
Atlanta over Miami
NY Giants over Washington
Arizona over San Francisco
Seattle over St.Louis
Green Bay over Chicago
New England over Buffalo
San Diego over Oakland(Lock of the Week)
Pittsburgh over Tennessee
Indianapolis over Jacksonville
New Orleans over Detroit
Philadelphia over Carolina
Dallas over Tampa Bay
Houston over NY Jets
Kansas City over Baltimore(Upset Special)
Denver over Cincinnati
Minnesota over Cleveland
Atlanta over Miami
NY Giants over Washington
Arizona over San Francisco
Seattle over St.Louis
Green Bay over Chicago
New England over Buffalo
San Diego over Oakland(Lock of the Week)
Why would I Skip the Hip?
Tonight I will be attending the 3rd Tragically Hip concert at the Centennial Concert Hall in Downtown Winnipeg. I attended the first 2 on Monday and Wednesday and both shows were extraordinary. The 4th concert goes Friday night and, yep, I'll be there. Even though my wallet has taken a hit ($408, but who's asking?) every single penny is well-spent seeing this band. The best part of attending these concerts is the variation of setlists that the band plays each night. Last night, 16 of the 25 songs played were different than Monday's songs. This band has put out so many hits that they can virtually play anything and get a "Holy Crap" reaction from the crowd. Speaking of the crowd, last night's bunch was far more crazier than the Monday crowd. Monday featured the crowd constantly sitting and standing, not quite knowing what they were doing. Last night, people were standing the whole time, singing and dancing, a very exciting atmosphere. Even lead singer Gord Downie mentioned the differences in crowds. What should be expected tonight? Anything is possible at concerts but the lone guarantee is that the greatest band in Canadian history will, yet again, put on an unforgettable show.
(Note: Throughout this blog, we will be focusing on some of my top 10 music lists. Top 10 guitarists, albums, bands, overrated bands, Canadian bands. I can guarantee you that some of my choices are definitely puzzling for some music fans. And discussions will probably arise as a result of the lists.)
(Note: Throughout this blog, we will be focusing on some of my top 10 music lists. Top 10 guitarists, albums, bands, overrated bands, Canadian bands. I can guarantee you that some of my choices are definitely puzzling for some music fans. And discussions will probably arise as a result of the lists.)
The Beginning of the End
My name is Kevin Hirschfield. I am 18 years old and am currently in the Creative Communications Program at Red River College. Kevin's Bacon will be mostly associated with sports and music. We'll talk some NFL, NHL , MLB, Golf, whatever's hot in the news. Once in a while, we'll shift towards the music scene, a concert review or two (METALLICA OCTOBER 12TH!!), thoughts on old bands, new bands, overrated and underrated musicians. Mix that in with a little bit of rage from time to time and we've got ourselves Kevin's Bacon.
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