30 Mar, 2009
Posted by: j3r3my In: Music
Having watched the Juno awards last night I was disappointed with not only the awards given but also the host’s off-color jokes and awkward interactions with the guests. Russell Peters looked very much out of place when “working the crowd” during last night’s show and most of his digs were degrading, unfunny and downright racist. [...]
23 Mar, 2009
Posted by: j3r3my In: Life
There’s a great post this morning on Seth Godin’s Blog about the Myth of Big Salaries. The post talks about how very large salaries paid to CEO’s of companys owned by share-holders are simply a marketing tactic and don’t reflect necessarily the actual work the person does for the company. One of my favorite quotes: [...]
For anyone wanting to check out some great classic rock this weekend in Calgary come down to Denim Lounge and check out Stash. I’ll be sitting in with the band on drums Saturday night making loud noises! The setlist includes hits moving from The Rolling Stones, ZZ-Top, The Beatles and Lynyrd Skynyrd all the way [...]
18 Mar, 2009
Posted by: j3r3my In: Music
One of the perks of my new car was a 3-month free contract with XM-Sirius Satellite Radio. At home I mainly listen to internet radio through my Roku player and have always sworn that it’s the best way to listen to music. After a couple weeks of listening to Satellite Radio I have no idea [...]
17 Mar, 2009
Posted by: j3r3my In: Beer
If you’re looking to have some good micro-brews this lovely St. Paddy’s day, here are some suggestions to help you not have the hangover of death from drinking all that Bud or Canadian… Alexander Keith’s – it’s a no-brainer. It’s on tap most places in Calgary and since there’s no preservatives and brewed to standard [...]
The Province of New Brunswick has begun brewing its own beer to help combat apparently sinking beer sales. It is the first time in history that a Provincial Government has brewed beer and made it publicly available at the legally cheapest price – $18.67 / dozen. I don’t know if I believe in the fact [...]