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G&B: Apologies to Sting

It's been a blast, folks. The Worlds Most Popular Podcast is signing off. Truth to be told, there's not enough hours in the day for ...

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

the c word...


My throat hurts. It's not going away. Crunchy type of cold feeling. I'm going to get it checked out. Just to make sure it ain't anything bad. I had the talk with some friends yesterday about The C Word. That word. The word that has killed so many of my friends in recent years. The C Word. The monster that takes wonderful lives and degrade them into helpless souls just waiting for an easy out The C Word is The Killer. I hate The C Word. I just want to make sure it isn't The C Word. It can't be. Not Me. But I'm sure everyone else said that, too. It's never them. Or Him. Or Her. Or Us. But sometimes it is, and all you got to do is to be strong and fight it. Fight The C Word and make sure it doesn't get you first.


I so need to get this throat thing checked out.


rogers kicks off all-news network...

Rogers will be kicking off its own all news station. Will this lead in to the rumored re-branding of 680News come fall?


Here's the mumbo jumbo...


ROGERS MEDIA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW TORONTO 24-HOUR CITYNEWS CHANNEL, FALL 2011


An innovative news channel integrating resources from television, radio, digital, and publishing platforms from across Rogers

(Toronto – May 30, 2011) Scott Moore, President, Rogers Broadcasting Ltd., announced today that Rogers will be launching CityNews Channel, a new 24-hour, interactive, local news channel in Toronto.

“We’re taking the number one news radio format in Canada, 680 News, and bringing it to television under the brand of CityNews Channel," commented Scott Moore, President, Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. “By incorporating our trailblazing and trusted news brands from CityNews, 680 News, and publishing - including Canada’s most trusted news magazine, Maclean’s – CityNews Channel is poised to be the destination local news channel.”

CityNews Channel will be available to digital cable subscribers this October and will feature an enriched and interactive screen format.

“Our CityNews team has the strongest local news pedigree in Canada,” added Jamie Haggarty, Executive Vice-President, Television Operations, Rogers Media Television. “CityNews Channel will take all news television to the next level combining our trusted news personalities with content from across all Rogers Media platforms.”

Local television remains a vital source of news and information and CityNews Channel will play an active role in keeping viewers well informed on a minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour basis with unique, integrated coverage on both the breaking news and in-depth stories that matter most.

Monday, May 30, 2011

too many rip's...

Been writing too many RIP's lately. It all started the week of that rapture nonsence. This is kinda like a rapture. Loosing old heroes. Friends. Legends. Kinda like slow torture. But this somehow hurts even more...

Sunday, May 29, 2011

this week on twitter

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#hangover2. add another one to the list of why some movies shouldn't have sequels. four smoking monkeys out of ten.
49 minutes ago
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Gymberee to starbucks for a chai tea. i am a soccer uncle..
28 May
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slap on de' face. peace, beard. may 2011-may 2011. http://twitpic.com/53lwe1
28 May
Talib Kweli Greene
RealTalibKweli Talib Kweli Greene
by fameonerock
Gil Scot Heron is one of the only voice drops on the Reflection Eternal Train Of Thought that was not done by Dave Chappelle.
27 May
Talib Kweli Greene
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In 1998, Mos Def and I wrote Little Brother over a Dilla beat & wanted Gil Scot on the hook. He came to Electric Lady & fell asleep!
27 May
fameonerock
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"we almost lost detroit". always a fav tune of mine when going down to michigan.
27 May
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fack. rip gil scott-heron. when you see the boys up there, just tell 'em "i'm new here'. you'll be missed, poet.
27 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
what a game. #nhlplayoffs
27 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
`content on being here' - friday night #blogging - http://shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/05/content-on-being http://twitpic.com/53eace
27 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
nice savage tribute tonight on #thescore #wwevintagecollection. hopefully they replay it tomorrow.
27 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
crazy year for heart attacks this year with people i know. good thing docs are good at taking care of these these days. be welll, all.
27 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
new #podcast up on the #blog. salutes to randy savage and pete griffin. post-rock, hip hop, soul, funk, 80s. shanefamealexander.blogspot.com
27 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
roy ayers' `magic lady' is my new wedding song. can't find the track on #youtube, #vimeo or #dailymotion, though. it's bugging me.
27 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
the calm before the weekend madness begins..
27 May
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fameonerock fameonerock
chocolate chai in the process of being made. do yourself a favor today and try some soy with your tea or coffee today. #trysomethingnew
27 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
my mistake. thought that new movie was called `the scotiabank pirates of the caribbean" #caribana #toronto #caribbeanfestival
26 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
yeah. new profile picture!
26 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
done the deed. it's your legal obligation, didyaknow? #2011census #canada #wasteoftime http://twitpic.com/52xhuq
26 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
just downloaded the #opera browser. done with the others.
26 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
going to eat pizza now. see ya later!
26 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
instead of grabbing my axe body spray this morning, i grabbed the meadows and rain febreze. sprayed. didn't realize till later. #fail.
26 May
Fred Patterson
FreddieP55 Fred Patterson
by fameonerock
nice words from mike stafford about pete griffin at www.canadianthinker.com.
26 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
saw the latest bbm book for jan-april 2011. anyone have the morning numbers? #toronto #radio
26 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
anyone has new music for me to listen to and showcase on the #podcast? hit me up. #canadian joints would be perfect. thanks!
26 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
#chrome is still messing around with us #blogger users. how annoying.
26 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
fixed? well. almost. timeline back to normal but i'm only getting a few tweets a a time....grrr.
26 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
team #lauren #americanidol
25 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
ok. my #blogger prob was because i was using #chrome. damn browser. my #twitter is still messed, though. can't seem to see my timeline.
25 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
ok. #twitter is messed up and now my #blogger is too. what's up?
25 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
oh #oprah
25 May
fameonerock
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watching the last #oprah. don't tell anyone or put it on twitter or facebook or anything like that...it's a secret.
25 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
why is my timeline page saying i need to follow people and i don't have friends and i have to go find some interesting people to follow?
25 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
just made a greek food reference while talking to someone. now i want greek food. greek rice. chicken. beef. greek salad.
25 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
boys ii men and jimmy kimmel say bye to #oprah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3HySDMc5JE&feature=player_embedded#at=93
25 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
when i have a visual of what #caribana is supposed to be, i don't think banks. this new name is wack.
25 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
need coffee http://shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/05/need-coffee.html
25 May
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in bed listening to the game on @am640 last night. fell asleep when ot started. congrats to #vancouver. bring lord stanley back to #canada
25 May
ryan somers
ryan_somers ryan somers
by fameonerock
@dsisive is blogging the making of his new album #RunWithTheCreeps http://runwiththecreeps.tumblr.com/
24 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
greatest hip hop demos - good read!! http://www.complex.com/music/2011/03/greatest-hip-hop-demos/ #oldschool #hiphop
24 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
my milkshake brings all the girls to the kitchen..
24 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
if elephants were to talk, you think they would say "let's talk about that white dude with blue jeans in the room?"..
24 May
fameonerock
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@
@MastermindLive sometimes, i have to take jodici and en vogue over e40 and big pun. can't front.
24 May
Joey Styles
JoeyStyles Joey Styles
by fameonerock
Slate.com weighs in on the passing of "Macho Man" Randy Savage. I wonder why Macho Man avoided publicity for 10 yrs. http://slate.me/iG9KF2
24 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
just listening to some old pete and geets tapes from cfny. they were a hoot. pete griffin passes away - shanefamealexander.blogspot.com
24 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
can't stop eating. on my third plate of mac and cheese. going to make a greek salad for dinner.
24 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
toronto has lost a radio pioneer. rip pete griffin. thanks for pete and geets and many years of laughter.
24 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
neck hurts. need asprin.
24 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
remember that time when puff daddy was my hero? really, you do? weird. puff daddy has never been my hero.
23 May
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fameonerock fameonerock
beat from a wonderful long weekend. back to the grind tomorrow.
23 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
thoughts with people in #jjoplin #tornado
23 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
always up too early..grrr. `days of our lives' doesn't even start for another 5 hours.
23 May
fameonerock
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two months late...find that. straight up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxjICQB0vsc
23 May
Bret Hart
BretHart Bret Hart
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Was supposed to go to Hawaii. Ended up in Seattle instead to help a friend. Hope everyone enjoyed the surprise.
22 May
fameonerock
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@
@DJGrouch @MastermindLive doing up a tribute show to macho man for my podcast...if you would like to say some words for it..lmk hook it up
23 May
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justin and adam samberg from last night's snl. digitial short http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCTKyIC19TU @MastermindLive
22 May
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@
@MastermindLive will check it out. i'm sure it'll be up on global's site soon..if not already. just heard jt did `dick in a box' last night
22 May
fameonerock
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#machoman saved us from the #rapture. photo proof! http://twitpic.com/513vw5
22 May
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@MastermindLive who was on it? i'm sure it'll be available on global.ca soon..
22 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
making real coffee. must be a long weekend. smelling good.
22 May
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fameonerock fameonerock
i don't like my scrambled aggs with shells. thankyouverymuch..
22 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
@
@Sidlum thanks for thinking my unfortunate story is so funny. grrr.
22 May
fameonerock
fameonerock fameonerock
i had a dream that my name was george w. but not double-u, pronounced douba-eh. like doubba-uh but with a canadian twist. and i was white.
22 May

Friday, May 27, 2011

rip gil scott heron


When I just read this on Twitter, I got bummed again. It hasn't been a good week for loosing giants. Gil Scott Heron passed away Friday afternoon in New York. He was 62. Heron will be missed.


content on being here..

Sitting on Couch. Joggers on. Pillow on lap. Laptop on Lap. Blogging. TV on in the background. This is my Friday night. Lemonade Iced Tea by my side. Drinking slowly. Typing quickly. Thinking quietly. Time for a break for things. Before everything starts again. It will soon. I just know it. Always during the summer months. It's a must. It wouldn't be summer if it doesn't. Times to curl up on the couch and do what your heart really wants to do is something we don't get to do too often during the summer months. We exchange these private moments for public intoxication and late walks by on the beach with a cool breeze hitting your hair while you finish your last sip of Canadian brew and inhale the last of your special smokes. Windows are open, though. It's nice. Light breeze floating in with a flirting of rain. This feels like a holiday in itself. Except it isn't and the mind is so relaxed it doesn't have the energy to fantasize I am on one. I'm content being here. Sitting on couch. Joggers on. Pillow on lap. Laptop on lap. Blogging.

shane alexander show: the tribute show




This week on the show we pay tribute to two industry giants from the worlds of Wrestling and Toronto Radio. In the past week we lost Randy Macho Man Savage and Pete Grffin. Shane reflects on how their contributions revolutionized the industries they loved. Shane also takes us on a musical journey around the map, as always touching on some experimental post-rock, classic Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Rock and little in between. Almost two hours of The Shane Alexander Show. Just for you, kids. Let’s Go.


Numb – Linkin Park (Inst)
Roads -Portishead
Killed the Lord, Left for the New World – This Will Destroy You
Your Love is King – Sade
Magic Lady – Roy Ayers
Running Away – Roy Ayers
A Description of A Fool –A Tribe Called Quest
2U4U – Slum Village
*We Good – Pete Rock feat. Kardinal Offshal
No Tears – Pete Rock feat. Leela James
Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream – Johnny Cash
Man on the Moon – REM
*Feel it All – Feist
You Really Got a Hold On Me – She and Him
Waterfall – Stone Roses
Our Lips are Sealed – Go-Gos
*Rockin’ in a Free World – Neil Young
Guilty Filthy Soul – AWOLNATION
Too Many Rappers – Beastie Boys feat. Nas
Be Comfortable, Creature – Explosions in the Sky
Runnin – The Pharcyde (J-Dilla Instrumental Remix)


*Denotes Canadian Material

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

we'll see how it works out..

Remember my browser problem from yesterday? Fixed. Well. I think it has. Downloaded Opera. So far so good. I like how it's very Mac without being Mac and still having the easiness and convenience of a PC. Ok. Won't get too nerd on you. Will leave it off there. We'll see how this works out. Will keep you updated. Rainy. Cloudy. Sun. Today. Might go out tonight. Might not. Not too sure. This weekend is packed with excitement. My motivational factor has gone down the toilet for the past few days. Don't know why. I seem to get a rush of adrenaline for a few hours then I crash hard. Like the after effects of drinking Rockstar. Never liked that drink. Tried it once. Blah. Stick with the old fashion Coffee, thanks. Double Double. Used to be Triple Double. When I used to ask for that, the coffee people would look at me weird as if I couldn't change it up a bit from the usual black, double, double, triple triple, and regular. I guess they have to do the math which obviously hurts otherwise they wouldn't be stuck where they are today. That was a bit of a rant. Needed to vent. Felt good. Now, let's see how this new browser thing works out....

lindsfame - james blake

JAMES BLAKE - LINDISFARNE from martin de thurah on Vimeo.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

the world is ending..

The world is ending. My Twitter homepage is telling me I'm new and I need to follow people before I get news on my home page. Meanwhile, at the top right it's still has that I'm following over 200 people. And it says that over 150 people are following me. Also in internetland, I just had a fight with Blogger again. It wasn't letting me sign in. I had to change my password. Five times. I got five text messages alerting me of the secret code so I can change my private pass code. Fed up, I did some digging. Looked like others were having the same problem. Looked like if you were using Chrome browser, like I was, Blogger was giving you issues. Made me wonder what would happen if the whole internet thing ends up crashing one day? When a simple Google search won't lead us to an answer. When passwords aren't good anymore. When you can't call for help using your twitter account or your Facebook status. How lost will we be? How much information would we loose? Would we be able to survive? I would dread to see that day. So much information is on here. About everyone. I hope that it just ends up being a glitch and never a huge problem where everything is lost. Remember how crazy we got about that whole Y2K scare? Has anyone thought that it could happen before the next big year change? Is this what 2012 got planned for us? I'm sounding like an overnight scare show on talk radio. I'll stop. But it is something to think about. I cringe at that day. If it ever comes.

need coffee

I need a coffee. I am nipping on peanut butter and honey sandwich right now. Need something to wash it down. Sweet and warm. Maybe a mocha? Mom came up with a good way of making one without the pleasure of having all those machines coffee shops have. Thinking of getting out this week. Spend the afternoon at a coffee shop. Work. Write. Relax. Get out. Be with the world.

The power of smell. Had a few dreams about ice cream last night. Woke up. Hungry. looked over. Realized I had my bowl of my midnight serving of double fudge on my desk.. I swear the bowl smirked at me, too in that I-now-control-your-thoughts-I-rule-your-soul kinda way..

Finished my sandwich. Crust is still there. Thinking of using it to mop up the peanut butter and honey that fell on my red plate. Good idea. Gotta finish this. I then can go upstairs. And make coffee.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

my affair..

Have you seen my mistress? This is where I spend my nights when I don't get along with my first love. My Blog. Take a minute to check her out. Because well, it will only take a minute to check out. But I will be posting more. Promise. Check out the site Here.

rip pete griffin

Toronto has lost a radio pioneer. Pete Griffin fronted the Pete and Geets Show in the 80s on the old CFNY. Before that he was on CHUM-FM in the 70s when the station was experimental and used the theater of the mind rule. I once heard a story about how Griffin would use pizza boxes on turntables to make odd sound effects on-air. He was a true innovator and a shock jock. Before shock jocking was cool. Pete had an infectious laugh and even though he was in his mid-40 by the time he got to the big time, he was still able to hang with the young jocks never missing a party or a baseball game. I never listened to Pete and Geets. They were before my time, but thanks to airchecks, I was lucky enough to re-live the magic and I learned a lot from them over the years. How you are able too push the envelope without being to childish or silly. Pete's contagious laughter and sense of humor will be missed. He was 81.


Check out some of his tapes with Geets here.

three days of goodtimes..

It was a long weekend of glut and enjoyment with family and close friends. A quiet couple days in the yard digging out weeds and getting the yard nice and green. A night out for a BBQ and a long Monday vegging out by the television eating leftovers equals a deserving good few days of sun, laughter and memories. It's days like these that all the days of working the grind is worth it. Looking forward to the magic few moments with a special person in your life that will make into a valued memories. As summer days get closer and our social calender gets full, just remember that hitting the pavement for the five days during the week, this is what its all for - laughter and good people. That's what life is all about.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

macho saved us.

this week on twitter

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@Sidlum thanks for thinking my unfortunate story is so funny. grrr.
30 minutes ago

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i had a dream that my name was george w. but not double-u, pronounced douba-eh. like doubba-uh but with a canadian twist. and i was white.
31 minutes ago

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@Sidlum the guy told me that these tickets to get in front of the line up heaven was also good for two free beers and a shot..
8 hours ago

fameonerock fameonerock
the world didn't end http://shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/05/world-didnt-end.html #blog
9 hours ago

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picking at my salad listening to explosions in the sky debating what's next...
9 hours ago

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@Sidlum i was actually waiting for something cool to happen. i want my money back.
11 hours ago

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@
@_sydb yeah. it's in the bible...forgot which page, though.
11 hours ago

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@
@_sydb #rapture is when the christians gather together in the air and meet jesus.
11 hours ago

fameonerock fameonerock
well. that sucked.
12 hours ago

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i better get some of this ice cream i'm going to scoop before i die.
12 hours ago

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volcano erupting in iceland. is that at? that what supposed to kill us?
12 hours ago

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last meal: greek salad with tomato and basil ritoni pasta. #rapture http://twitpic.com/50pcey
14 hours ago

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cooking my last meal.
15 hours ago

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#nowlisteningto "resurrection" - common
16 hours ago

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bqRhZ39zzE #machoman / ultimate warrior contract signing for wm7. the taker comes in at the end
16 hours ago

fameonerock fameonerock
@
@MastermindLive kid reviews are the best "one guy was like really cool and the girl was pretty and then bad guy came and yeah. blewup. yuk"
17 hours ago

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@
@R_Roddy_Piper thoughts are with you today, roddy. my best to all the boys..macho madness is still running wild inside of all of us. #savage
17 hours ago

fameonerock fameonerock
6 more hours!! #rapture
17 hours ago

fameonerock fameonerock
oh man. `family guy' jokes can be soo rude at times. i love it.
17 hours ago

fameonerock fameonerock
i miss the days when two waffles would be good till lunch. gonna have two boiled eggs with extra mayo. this could be my last meal, you know.
19 hours ago

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@
@DJGrouch don't worry homes. i ain't giving this shirt up at all. it'll be up on ebay when i need to buy a new house or beer...
19 hours ago

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@DJGrouch haha. i found it at a richmond hill value village along with a throwback flow935 t-shirt! keeping both in prime condition, yo!
19 hours ago

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exclusive interview with #theholidaycrowds imran haniff over on the #blog #podcsat podcast. shanefamealexander.blogspot.com
20 hours ago

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@
@OfficialTatyana that would be spooky if that did happen..toronto is nice and hot today.
20 hours ago

fameonerock fameonerock
hearing rumors of tremors in l.a? if an earthquake does go down today, that would be pretty eerie.
20 hours ago

fameonerock fameonerock
song of the day: `doomsday'- mf doom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRHyBwNtkLA
20 hours ago

fameonerock fameonerock
my classic turnststylez/@djgrouch tee to give me machomadness powers so i can battle the earthly evils in the gard http://twitpic.com/50jbjq
21 hours ago

fameonerock fameonerock
what time is this place going to blow up? need to watch a few more macho matches...
23 hours ago

fameonerock fameonerock
@
@AmberTraffic yup. lanny poffo.
20 May

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@ryan_somers thanks buds.
20 May

fameonerock fameonerock
bummed. spending the afternoon watching old macho man matches and reliving the easier days.
20 May

fameonerock fameonerock
rip randy savage. sad in the world of wrestling.
20 May

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#FF @BeeIsTheNewBlog @fameonerock @Heels_and_Hers @LiseWatier @queenofblending @temptalia @beautythesis @MakeupbyLMG @Xposuremens #MUAs
20 May

fameonerock fameonerock
soo..i heard the world is ending tomorrow. cool.
20 May

fameonerock fameonerock
you know it's may24 weekend when my allergies start to kick in..
20 May

fameonerock fameonerock
to celebrate the birthday of @BusaBusss today i'm going to the mall and randomly scream `my name is busta' to old people...
20 May

fameonerock fameonerock
@
@_sydb haha..did you say `oh man' on purpose? if so, nice touch. tres funny.
19 May

fameonerock fameonerock
"really? you still can't talk to me" RT@AlexConde OMG Raj and Penny! #bigbangtheory
19 May

fameonerock fameonerock
starting off my night of season finals. #bigbangtheory #greysanatomy #tvnight
19 May

fameonerock fameonerock
remember when arnold was kissing all those babies trying to get votes? i never realized, but he was just saying hi to his kids.
19 May

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@
@miss_kenzielee they have good work ethic!
19 May

fameonerock fameonerock
going to watch last nights `law and order svu'. don't say anything....
19 May

fameonerock fameonerock
"right around the time 3rd bass dropped the cactus album but I was readin malcolm"..happy birthday malcom x..
19 May

fameonerock fameonerock
my eyes and smile get me in trouble agian. shane, you are way too flirty. so the girls say. stop it. geez. #ijustcanthelpmyself
19 May

fameonerock fameonerock
this is what radio is supposed to be like. we miss you tom rivers and i also miss cftr....those were the days http://youtu.be/KtcTrjY4d0M
19 May

fameonerock fameonerock
@humhow sent you an e-mail on facebook bud...wanna do an exclusive interview with tarzan on my blog? let me know...
19 May

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@
@RainbowFrancks cool man. have a good time. just got `21'. have it on repeat.
18 May

fameonerock fameonerock
new podcast now up... ...http://shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/05/shane-alexander-show-eclectic-show_18.html
18 May

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@
@RainbowFrancks oh word? i totally didn't hear anything about this. where at?
18 May

fameonerock fameonerock
is zsa zsa going to make it out of this one?
18 May

fameonerock fameonerock
@
@dsisive played your new song on my podcast today! it was fun!
18 May

fameonerock fameonerock
just finished recording my #podcast. sounds good. real eclectic version this week feat a cool #tdot set to close it off #blog
18 May

fameonerock fameonerock
doing up some show prep for the podcast. let me know if you want to hear anything..#podcast #blog
18 May

fameonerock fameonerock
@ryan_somers hey homes. what's that link again to your all cancon hip hop blog? lost it. want more cancon for my new podcast. thanks, yo!
18 May

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did anyone watch #glee last night? what did you think? i don't watch it..just want to know because my mom wants to know. yeah. that's it.
18 May

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so that's what arnold was trying to tell us all this time..."hasta la vista, oh by the way i i had a baby." #arnold
18 May

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soy mocha and chew s'mores granola bar. #breakfast.
18 May

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insomnia thoughts #2301: that dude who gives us the thumbs up whenever we `like' stuff. do you think cars stop a lot to give him a ride?
18 May

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insomnia. struck again. going to eat.
18 May

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Worst Analogies Ever Written in a High School Essay http://www.sheetr.com/worst-analogies-ever-written-in-a-high-school-essay/
17 May

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since there was no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present. http://www.sheetr.com/21-reasons-why-english-sucks/
17 May

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continuing to quote random rem songs from `automatic for the people'. #justoneofthoesdays
17 May

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#blog facelift http://www.shanefamealexander.blogspot.com
17 May

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17 May

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you know you had breakfast too early when you're ready for lunch before 10am. either that or i just eat too much. #realizations
17 May

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thanks!!! RT@MakeUpArtByAnna @Heels_and_Hers @BeeIsTheNewBlog have a new page on my #blog called "favourites". You're featured on it! :)
17 May

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17 May

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17 May

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anyone else had a power outage just now in york region?
17 May

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@stephaniesmyth just had a power outage in newmarket. not too sure if it was me or everyone 'round the mulock/yonge st area. any info?
17 May

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17 May

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rediscovering one of the most important albums in my life. the album that pre summed up my teenage years. rem's `automatic for the people'.
17 May

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this would be my 1,883rd tweet. #beproud
17 May

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17 May

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nightmares all night. had to wake up to stop the madness. on a related note, did ya hear trump isn't running for president anymore?
17 May

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mentally exhausted. long day.
16 May

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quickly made and laminated remg staff/backstage pass made in the summer of '02? #torontohiphophistory http://twitpic.com/4ymgu5
16 May

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old battleaxe records hat from circa 2002ish? @madchild57 @moka_only #canadianhiphophistory http://twitpic.com/4ymgdh
16 May

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16 May

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MEET SHANE: on repeat: graffiti wall - d-sisive (deadmau5 hijacked) http://goo.gl/Bl6EP
16 May

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best news i've heard all year RT@stephaniesmyth @CP24 BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump says he will not run for president in 2012
16 May

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speaking to lawyers. updating resume. e-mailing. trying to breath.
16 May

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nothing like a #ted talk to start off your monday morning - infromation junkfood http://goo.gl/6Nsog
16 May

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meet shane: redefining the camera design http://goo.gl/MCCl4
16 May

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food over sleep? got up at 4.30am to eat.
16 May

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got to 3-5 today. #proudofmyself #angrybrids
15 May

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i'd so do adele. #yeahisaidit
15 May

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one of my favorite smells. onions and garlic in a frying pan. #momscooking
15 May

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tried to make a vlog for the blog. thought the cam failed on me. the only thing that failed was me. #blondmoment http://twitpic.com/4y6eal
15 May

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to the single solders out there. this video will show you that there's still hope with finding love - http://goo.gl/miXAz
15 May

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bautista gives blood to red cross everyday. it's never his own
15 May

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if gaga is the madonna of this generation, then adele is the cyndi lauper..
15 May
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i totally misread a headline and thought it read "ryan secrest is in talks with his hair about a reality show on fashion". #notshockedanyway
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stuck on level 3-2. help. #angrybirds
15 May

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finally got adele's `21' album. #latepass
15 May

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sunday mornings. http://twitpic.com/4xzhne
15 May

Saturday, May 21, 2011

the world didn't end..

The world didn't end. Still here. I celebrated by enjoying a last meal with a salad and some gardening. A long weekend of intense instrumental post-rock, being one with mother nature and relaxing thoughts. If I were to die this weekend, I would be content..





good times gonna come - aqualung

the shane alexander show: with special guest imran haniff (the holiday crowd)


On this very special edition of the Shane Alexander Show, Shane sits down with leader singer of The Holiday Crowd, Imran Haniff and chat about community radio, song writing, and even breaks some news exclusively on the show regarding the band’s debut single release. Music wise, we take a trip through the 80s and also visit the Brit Pop for some classic records. Be sure to check out The Holiday Crowd performing during the North By North East festival June 16th.

Guess Who’s Back – Jay Z feat Beanie Segal (Inst)
It’s The End of The World – REM
Just Can’t Get Enough – Depeche Mode
Tainted Love – Soft Cell
Do you Really Want to Hurt Me – Culture Club
Don’t You Want Me – Human League
London Calling – The Clash
Addicted to Love – Robert Palmer
Protection – Massive Attack
Common People - Pulp
Loaded – Primal Scream
She Bangs the Drums – Stone Roses
Step On – Happy Mondays
Eye Know – De La Soul
*Never Speak of It Again – The Holiday Crowd

*Denotes Canadian Material


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Friday, May 20, 2011

rip macho man randy savage


Had other plans this afternoon but I can't work on that right now. Going to work tomorrow or the next day. All I know now is that I'm bummed. Macho Man has passed away. He was a childhood hero of mine and was part of some of my best earliest memories. When you're a kid and you see this bigger than life super hero, you tend to think they'll never leave. Then one day, after you have grown up and become wiser, the ideal that these old unmovable objects are still bigger than death. Then they die. Struck with disbelief that death has hit someone who you thought would live forever. Macho Man was a prime example of this. Going to spend the rest of the day watching old Macho Man matches and reliving the easier days - when death was something for the other guys and not for your heroes.

Thanks for everything, Randy Poffo. You'll be missed.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

shane alexander show: the eclectic show


This week on the podcast we throw down on a hump day vibe giving you some music to help you get through the rest of the week before the long weekend. The music journey is eclectic this week where we go heavy on newer joints, album cuts and some forgotten classics. Shane talks about his love for REM’s “Automatic for the People” and we feature a mini-Toronto Hip Hop set to close off the show.


Bitch Please – Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg (Inst)
No Trust – The Black Keys
Someone Like You – Adele
And the World Laughs with You – Flying Lotus feat. Thom York
To Care (Like You) – James Blake
I Wish it would Rain – Mayer Hawthorne
DJ Culture – Pet Shop Boys
Purple Rain – Prince
Drums – J Dilla (Inst.)
Monty Got a Raw Deal – REM
Notion – Kings of Leon
Long Live the Notion – Beastie Boys
Every Solider in the Hood – Raekwon feat. Method Man
I Got a Love – Pete Rock and CL Smooth
Royalty – Gang Starr feat. K-CI and JoJo
Break my Heart – Estelle feat. Rick Ross
Fly – Nicki Minaj feat. Rihanna
Illusions of Grandeur – Lil B
*Take it Slow – Rich Kidd
Brutal Styles – Necro
*Graffiti Wall – D-Sisive
*Heartthrob – Maylee Todd (Circle Research Remix)
*Turnaroundagain – FAT Thursday feat. Theo 3
The Light – Common


* Denotes Canadian material.


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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

hell of a crowd

Maybe someone can tell me if this is a joke. Not too sure. From all the research done, it seems to be a regular thing over in Japan. I know our TTC traffic has a bit of a problem, but at least it's not like this. But then again, Toronto doesn't have 32,450,000 people to accommodate.

automatic for the people

Today I reconnected with REM's classic Automatic for the People. The album spoke to me from the first time I put it in the cassette deck one afternoon in the spring of 1992. Whenever I had some type of teenage trouble. Depression drought. Sad situation, I popped in the tape and it helped me. It became the soundtrack to my life. Every song had a reason to hit me in a certain way. The album cuts to the singles to anything in between, I believe that the whole album is one of the most important albums in my life and kinda explains to everyone about how my life was like for a decade. Today when I heard the album again for the first time in years, it all came back. Happy memories. Sad recollections. Stuff in between. But it just reminded me that I have overcome and continued to move forward and progressed and of course, grew stronger. I moved on but always able to look back remembering when along with everyone, I also hurt.

the recurring hotel dream..

I have had a lot on my mind lately. I don't want to get too much into right now. In due time. Last night I had a couple of nightmares because of it. Here's one of them. It's a recurring dream I've had a few times in the past couple of weeks...

I'm walking around in a hotel. I see a couple of my girlfriends going into their room. I sneak by and look into the window. I see them going to bed. One of them sees me. I start walking away. I then am suddenly in the main lobby where doorman tells me my father is looking for me. I forget my room number. I look into my picket to find my key. The room number is on the key. I take the elevator to the 300th floor. Fast ride, considering. I leave the elevator and I start to walk around in circles looking for the room. I finally hear my family talking from the hallway. I follow the sound and see the door is open. I see my father. He's upset. He asks if I remember an old taxi driver friend of mine named Big Matt. I tell him no. He tells me he got into a car accident and passed away. My father starts to cry.

I wake up.

Monday, May 16, 2011

on repeat: graffiti wall - d-sisive (deadmau5 hijacked)


Back again with his hijacked series, Toronto pioneer, D-Sisive has stopped debating name changes and went back to the lab to do what he knows how to do best. Spit rhymes. For the second offering of hijacked, Derek Christoff mixes his joint Graffiti Wall with Deadmau5. I've seriously heard this track more than a dozen times since I first heard it this morning. You can download the track here. You can also download his latest album, Jonestwon 2 over at his Urbnet site. Do it. Now.


D-Sisive - Graffiti Wall (Deadmau5:Hijacked) by urbnet

infromation junkfood

Nothing like a Ted talk to start off your Monday morning..

redefining the camera design

You don't know how excited I got when I watched this earlier on this morning still half asleep and waiting for my coffee to brew. This for sure got me off to the right creative foot for a Monday morning.

Concept Camera: The WVIL from Artefact on Vimeo.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

vlog fail..

Thought I'd share this gem with you today. Earlier, I was in the midst of making a vlog to put up on the site to update you about my weekend. While doing so, I thought my webcam died. Anyway, here's what happened. I felt so dumb after this I thought I just had to let the world know how I felt.


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this week on twitter

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level cleared. onto 3. #angrybirds
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these love notes between @hulkhogan4real and @R_Roddy_Piper are gold! hope you're feeling the #toronto love today! we love ya!, brother.
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did i mention i had a dream where i was with the cast of `friends' at a doors concert? made out with rachel green
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just finished streaming `something borrowed' with momdukes at home. now listening to the rain while working on the blog. #rainydays
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tv dinners are so 1900's. why don't they come up with more modern versions? like `dinners while you stream free mo http://twitpic.com/4xih4g
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is it wrong to be craving a hungry man meal at 9.30?
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@R_Roddy_Piper frequently donates blood to the Red Cross. Just never his own. #teamroddy
14 May

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song has been in my head last couple days - tone mason,brassmunk,g stokes,graph nobel - "the throwback" @djagile http://goo.gl/K4Xu
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new podcast with tracks from all over the place. old school rnb/hip hop/soul/fun/ and new gems, check it at shanefamealexander.blogspot.com
14 May

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just finished recording a podcast. now waiting till it uploads before i go to bed. tired, but want to post this before i sleep. #keepmebusy
14 May

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condolences to the family and friends of derek boogaard and all in the nhl. 28 is way too young.
13 May

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dinner: prime rib burger with ranch dressing, multigrain nacho chips with spicy salsa, and fried eggplant. i was c http://twitpic.com/4x9wdq
13 May

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13 May

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i used to think that #ff meant friends forever on here..i only recently realized what it really meant #slowontwitterlanguage
13 May

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tired after two plates of mac and cheese. #blogger is finally back up. was just about to give up on them, too.
13 May

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13 May

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devon white!
13 May

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#ff @AlexConde @RealLolly @ourkidsnet @CadenceCanada @casiestewart @fameonerock @thenicoleeden @MOKA_ONLY @MastermindLive @funkmasterflex
13 May

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13 May

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while #blogger is down, going to update my #tumblr. and yes. that's how desperate i am to post. #annoyinginternet
13 May

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blogger down. ashton cast to replace sheen. got no peanut butter. no honey for my tea. it's friday the 13th. the world is wacky this morning
13 May

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hey #blogger. what's up?
13 May

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my new addiction: randomly made milkshakes eaten with a spoon with chunks of various fruit.
12 May

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man, #bigbangtheory. kills me every time....
12 May

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a summer breeze accompanied us to the park this afternoon with the nephew. now to drink fruit shake #2 for today. #blogger still down.
12 May

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12 May

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was going to update the page. but can't get into blogger. this means, another battle with angry birds. there goes my night.
12 May

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now on to english beat. #nowlisteningto
12 May

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feelin' sick. going to lay down. if i don't wake up, sue clover leaf and share the money. love you all. bah. should've gone with chicken.
12 May

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ok. i think i had too much tuna. #feelingsicksuddenly
12 May

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thanks @BTtoronto just tuned in and saw @IvankaTrump nice way to start my morn. i think i got a new crush happening.
12 May

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rediscovering my love for the pet shop boys - "jealousy" youtube.com/watch?v=chq885…
12 May

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good morning ladies. got a little something for you today. i did up a wallpaper just for the ladies of the group.... http://fb.me/HZlMX5x4
12 May

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a wallpaper for the girls promoting my site. right click, save, set as desktop background. that easy. http://fb.me/VdJ6qqD1
12 May

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#nowlisteningto the pet shop boys greatest hits lp
12 May

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12 May

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@AngryRedBird, our relationship is getting too tense. too fast. going to see if mario and luigi wants to come out and play. #angrybirds
12 May

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angry birds. now free to chrome browser users. this is going to be the death of me. #obsessed
11 May

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11 May

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a video i made documenting my train ride from toronto to windsor. youtube.com/watch?v=H0khmS…
11 May

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going for a jog then coming back to get some work done.
11 May

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remind me to do some editing later. thanks.
11 May

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if it's possible to kill an mp3 file due to overplaying, i'm dong it to the new beastie boys album....
11 May

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#lunch somethin' with this tuna i got in the fridge. ideas?
11 May

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my computer snores..
11 May

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gotta do some design work later. still tired.. i also have to find those visa papers.
11 May

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right address. wrong postal code. that's the reason why i still haven't gotten my gst money yet. will have to wait longer for my hst, too.
11 May

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it's been a month. still no gst money #governmentfail
11 May

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remember how zack morris used to have a life sized cardboard version of kelly kapowski hidden away in his closet? that was creepy, huh?
10 May

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Motoneige 0 - Montagne 1 - zpx.me/tiNxC0 via @zapiksfr
10 May

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i hate it when i mess up dinner. #fail
10 May

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#lunch butter chicken and rice.
10 May

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don't forget to #download the all-hip hop edition of the shane alexander show over at shanefamealexander.blogspot.com
10 May

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anyone else getting a phone number 310-2355 calling you asking if you want to switch to bell? #hatebell
10 May

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10 May

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the shane alexander all-hip hop edition is now up with link to download the show shanefamealexander.blogspot.com #podcast #blog #hiphop
9 May

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meet shane: cory kimm and ami amato take over z mornings shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/05/cory-k…
9 May

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recording an all-hiphop #podcast for this weeks shane alexander show. also got new beasties' all cued up..got requests? hit me up.
9 May

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congrats to my old buddy mark dailey for the lifetime achievement nod. well deserved, my friend. #toronto @CityNews
9 May

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rye and tuna with mocha. tastin' good. #breakfast
9 May

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my ankle tells me, sudden movement could be hazardous to my health. which i hear was also bin laden's last words..*wait for reader's laugh*.
9 May

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taking the train on mother's day makes me feel like john candy in "planes, trains and automobiles" except for the being stranded part..
8 May

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#nowistening "the pete rock years. remixes vol. 1" - pete rock
8 May

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ughhh the "l" button on my keyboard is screwed up...it was supposed to be de la soul. #annoyingmistakes
8 May

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#nowistening de la sou - "grind date" lp
8 May

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on a fast train back to toronto on #mothersday
8 May

collect call - metric (short film by christopher mills)

Friday, May 13, 2011

the shane alexander show: the friday show


On this episode of The Shane Alexander Show, we try something different by doing a Friday type show. A type of show where you can keep on hand when you need a mixtape to be playing while you are getting ready to go out on a Friday night. Wherever you choose to go, this mix is there for you to get you in the party mood. We mix it up going everywhere from classic Soul and RnB and Hip Hop to some newer gems. We also close off the show by celebrating the 61st birthday of the legend, Stevie Wonder.

Stop Can’t Get Enough – Michael Jackson
Take My Heart – Kool and the Gang
Misty Blue – Dorothy Moore
Real Love – Mary J Blige
If I Had No Loot – Tony! Toni! Tone!
People Everyday – Arrested Development
Kiss – Prince
Jam Jam Jam – People’s Choice
Soul City Walk – Archie Bell and The Drells
The Breaks – The Black Keys
You Know Who We Rock – J Dilla (Inst)
Unity – Afrika Bambaataa & James Brown
Electric Feel – MGMT
Love Never Changes – Jay-Z vs Dilla
West End Girls – Pet Shop Boys
Maybe So Maybe No – Mayer Hawthorne
Rebirth of Slick – Digable Planets
I Love Your Smile – Shanice
Doo Wop! That Thing – Lauryn Hill
Lyte as Rock – MC Lyte
King of Rock – RUN DMC
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
That Girl – Stevie Wonder


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yesterday we went to the park





the journey always begins with the first step..

This is to all the single solders still trying to find their lifetime mate. As the nice weather approaches, I'm sure they'll be more oppertunites for all of you to get out there and meet new people. This is to all the single guys who look good compared to these gems.



Dating Montage by smithy00101

almost lost the faith.

Yesterday Blogger was down. Woke up and it was still down. I read that when it shut down, locking millions of bloggers, writers and occasional web doodlers out of their cyber offices, they also stole some of our work. Work that many spent hours on. I lost faith. I was thinking about switching servers. I thought I would start up a whole new page. But then I realized I have three years invested in this site. Everything I have is promoting this URL. I couldn't. Just happy it's back up and running. Anyway, all is done and it's Friday. It's hot out. Where is that rain, anyway? Working on some production stuff for the podcast today which has had me locked up in the basement all day re-working, beat matching and cutting and pasting mp3s together. I haven't done this type of work since broadcasting school. Back then we didn't have computer programs. Only a blade and reel-to-reel tape. Mark. Cut. Move. Tape. Repeat.



As you get ready to shut off the computer for another week, and put on the shades to start off the weekend, here's some Canadian talent for you to get motivated. If you live in Toronto, I'm sure you will recognize the sights. This weekend, also be sure to check out the Circle Research podcast.

wallpaper for the girls..

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

rockin' in a free world

To keep busy on the train last week, I decided to document some of my ride from Toronto to Windsor. I love riding the train. Get to take in a bunch of this country that I never get to see and appreciate. It reminds me how beautiful this land is and how proud I am to be Canadian.

30 year anniversary of bob marley's death


This video has been seen a few times in the past few years. It's been a favorite of mine. I haven't watched it, though in a while. But I am posting it again today on Bob's 30 year anniversary of his unfortunate passing. All these years later, Bob's words are still magic.

a quick blog update..

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

motoneige vs montagne

I have never been the snow guy. I never really liked winter sports besides street hockey. I don't know how to skate or ski. I'd rather be by a fireplace and heat up some marshmallows and read a good book or watch a good flick during the winter months. However, that doesn't stop me from having appreciation for what the girls and guys do out there every year on the white mountains making physical art with mother nature. This video shows you how terrifing it would be if you fell down a mountain. This makes me love grass, concrete and dirt a whole lot more....


Monday, May 9, 2011

the shane alexander show: all hip hop edition


Fresh back from Michigan for a mini-vacation, Shane talks about his trip and the Neil Young concert he took in. In this episode he throws down an all-Hip Hop show selecting old school gems, and gives us a mini-Native Tongue tribute featuring tracks from De La, Jungle Brothers and Naughty By Nature. The last set is highlighted by two new Beastie Boy joints from the groups’ new album, Hot Sauce Committee Part 2.


Paparazzi – Xzhibit (Inst)
The Bitch In You – Common (Pete Rock Remix)
Fades ‘em All – Jamal
What is A DJ If He Can’t Scratch – The Egyptian Lover
Hey You – Rocksteady Crew
This Beat Kicks – T La Rock
That’s the Joint – Funky Four + One
Foundation – Xzhibit (Inst)
The Future – De La Soul
How You Want it We Got It – Jungle Brothers (Native Tongues Remix)
Rollin’ with the Flav – Flavor Unit MC’s
Hip Hop Hooray – Naughty By Nature (Remix)
Buddy – De La Soul feat. Jungle Brothers
Halftime – Nas
Take It EZ – Common
Soul Clap – Showbiz and AG
Step Into a World – Krs One (Inst)
Step Into a World – Krs- One
Don’t Play No Game – Beastie Boys feat. Santigold
OK – Beastie Boys
Rapp Snitch Knishes – MF Doom feat. Mr Fantastik
Pain in Full – Eric B and Rakim (Coldcut remix)


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cory kimm and ami amato take over z mornings


Airchecker broke the news last night just before midnight. Former Edmontonians, Cory Kimm and Ami Amato will take over Z103.5 morning duties starting today. The duo are fresh off their stint at Rowlco's NOW! 102.3FM where they fronted the afternoon drive. This takes Z mornings and the station to a whole new level. We'll see how this works out.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

happy mother's day

this week on twitter

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on a fast train back to toronto on #mothersday
6 minutes ago
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mental health week at @ourkidsnet here is something i wrote a few months ago..ourkids.net/blog/the-depth…
6 May
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haven't been around lately. in michigan. tomorrow windsor. sunday back home for moms day.
6 May
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meet shane: update: humble and colleen gone. more music in the morning on boom.. shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/05/update… #toronto #boom973 #blog
4 May
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meet shane: good morning oh canada.. shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/05/good-m…
4 May
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loving the country land by woodstock. our beautiful country of ours. but viva's wireless limits me to very few sites. surprise i get twitter
4 May
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meet shane: humble and colleen gone from boom? shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/05/humble…
4 May
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on the train. doing work and wondering if i should call boom 97.3 and dedicate "have you seen her" to humble and colleen...
4 May
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on a train to the harvest moon #neiyoungdetroitshow http://twitpic.com/4t7wpl
4 May
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getting ready to leave on the big train. snoopin around wondering what's all this about humble and colleen gone from #boom973? #toronto
4 May
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need to be at union for 623am tomorrow, so said the nice via rial customer service operator. 624am would be too late for a 740am train. duh.
3 May
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sometimes, my life reminds me of the lyrics to a future mgmt song..
3 May
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packing and napping. trying to feel better for the trip to michigan tomorrow. early train, too. 7.30am.
3 May
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#nowlistening new beasties album....finally.
3 May
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i want a recount. did that many people actually go see `scream 4'?
3 May
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damn conservatives..
2 May
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going to spend the rest of the night in bed flipping between #raw and #cityvotes. night ya'll.
2 May
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meet shane: fox, greco gone from z103 mornings.. shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/05/fox-gr…
2 May
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went out and got my voice heard. not it's your turn. get your vote on #cityvote
2 May
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typical politicians. kill the bastard the day before an election day.
2 May
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#binladen dead.
1 May
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hey @MastermindLive cool flow topic on that yellow radio board..thought you would like to see it. sowny.ca..word.
1 May
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Blah #ufc
1 May
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"what is that george? your nose is bleeding!- random white dude #ufc

Thursday, May 5, 2011

dear sophie..

I use Google everything. Browser. Apps like documents, calender, Gmail. Video and phone chat. This page is even connected to my Gmail account. This is why this video made me smile. And tear. Just a bit...


the rebirth of detroit..


When in Deroit, I feel Dilla's spirit. When I listen to his music, it comes in closer. As if he's on a stage steps away performing. It feels nice. Detroit has become more of a second home because of the mysterious comfortable vibe. Here's a video I came across of Dilla's mother, Ma Dukes, talking about the Rebirth of Detroit project.


rocking in a rock'n'roll world..

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

update: humble and colleen gone. more music in the morning on boom..


It's official. Boom is going the more music route. They made it official this morning on their Facebook page. Post is now gone however, fans are crying out demanding the popular duo back on-air or else they'll switch. CHUM-FM seems to be the most popular option. Who will they hire next? Scott and Ashley perhaps? This could turn into a very interesting few months here on Toronto radio.

good morning oh canada..


There is something beautiful about blogging, and taking in the sites on a quiet morning train ride down to Windsor. Neil Young on the headphones makes me appreciate Ontario even more and the beautiful country we live in. Too bad Via's wireless connection has a huge protective bouncer in front of its door that limits me to upload videos onto the Tube or similar video sites, but I'm going to put all the videos I gathered on the trip together. Make it a nice montage of country shots. Going to enjoy the sights, and listen to more Neil. Loving our countryside. Oh Canada. Good morning.

humble and colleen gone from boom?

Woke up this morning doing my regular morning web-rounds when I cam across a nasty looking rumor from radioland. A rumor I didn't want to hear. Especially on a good day like today. Seems like Astral axed Boom morning team Humble Howard and Colleen Rusholme. Howard did the morning duties solo yesterday while longtime Toronto rocker and former station morning man Stu Jeffries is fronting the show today. A good indication that the show has been rocked is that all cyber fingerprints of the morning duo are gone from the stations site. However, the page still comes up via a Google search, said radio spy Mike Boon. This just comes days after the firing of the Z103 morning show. I don't see a connection but thinking it's pretty odd that two stations have said goodbye to their successful crews.

As more information comes available, I will post it. Crazy week worldwide. Who knew it would be in radioland, too.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

till tomorrow..

Taking a breather from packing. Again. I feel like I was already down this road not a month ago. No worries. A mini-vaca from the last one. Got a bit of a cold. Trying not to overexert myself. Taking a bunch of naps in between sorting and remembering what to bring and what to leave back. That's the good thing about staying with fam. You can leave out some stuff because you know they'll have it. The little stuff. The stuff you usually always forget when you go on real vacations and don't remember until you're unpacked in the hotel room.

The rainy day is also bringing me down which isn't really helping myself from getting better. Rain just make me wanna sneeze. Thinking of walking in it, pellets falling on me. Car swooshing through the puddles hitting me as they zoom by. One reason why I believe colds have more to do with your mental being than your physical. But that's just me. That was the dryer. Gotta go unload. Then, Another serving of grapefruit. Till tomorrow?

#nowlistening




Preview It Here.

a treasure tomorrow


Getting pumped for tomorrow when I go see Neil Young. Here's a little dandy I found on the Tube this morning where Young speaks of the tech notes on his new release, A Treasure..


Monday, May 2, 2011

fox, greco gone from z103 mornings..


Z103 said goodbye to morning crew, Scott Fox and Ashely Greco. It went down on Friday. The stations site promises a whole new morning show come Monday May 9th. Rumors say that Toronto dance music staple, Tony Monaco will be taking over the A.M. run. There's no speculation that the younger outlet will hire from outside but we'll see. Stay tuned.

get out there..



It's been crazy busy for news for the past few days. The Wedding, UFC in Toronto, The Death and The Election. The Death overshadowed The Election, but let's not forget to get out there and vote. Just came back from the station. It was easy, fast and painless. Less than 15 minutes I was out of there. If you haven't gone yet, go out and vote. Get your voice heard and stand up and be noticed. Take advantage of the democracy we live in and how we're able to have an opinion on who controls our wonderful land. It's days like these when I'm proudest to be Canadian.

dead

Sunday, May 1, 2011

this week on twitter

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Blah #ufc
11 hours ago
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"what is that george? your nose is bleeding!- random white dude #ufc
11 hours ago
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Feed dead at lion and firk nrwmarket. peeps protesting. goodtimes. #ufc
11 hours ago
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#prediction #ufc two rounds tops
12 hours ago
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Cut! #ufc
12 hours ago
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Surprised all these canadian fighters are not using canadian tracks as their teme song #ufc #fail
12 hours ago
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Best intro tonight too bad never a fan of the track though. #ufc
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Crazy ko #ufc
13 hours ago
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#ufc nights equal not enough girls #grrr
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Lion and firk newmarket for #ufc
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a little somethin' somethin' i did up this morning. for the cause. #blog #royalwedding #jokes http://twitpic.com/4qy3yi
29 Apr
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so that bishop who married will and kate must be getting facebook friend requests like there's no high tea today...
29 Apr
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busy day. lots of moving around today. leg is acting up again. ankle is getting sore again. gotta get some rest. till tomorrow mates. night.
28 Apr
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#nowlistening @common - can i borrow a dollar lp. #classics
28 Apr
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the only observation i'll do in regards to that #wedding over in london. had to stock up on tea, anyway... http://twitpic.com/4qp4nk
28 Apr
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meet shane: the shane alexander show - the chicks rule edition shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/04/shane-…
28 Apr
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special podcast this week for the gal dem. looking at sappy love tracks while heavy on the female artists...tunes... http://fb.me/LTVM6ACp
28 Apr
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meet shane: the gray hair dream.. shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/04/gray-h… #blog
28 Apr
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breakfast at the desk this morning... http://twitpic.com/4qjo2s
28 Apr
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#notetoself: never look at pictures of food on an empty stomach. on a related note, need some coffee added to this hot chocolate.
28 Apr
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Coca-Cola Marketing Shifts from Impressions to Expressions - Joe Tripodi - The Conversation - Harvard Business Review blogs.hbr.org/cs/2011/04/coc…
28 Apr
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gotta write about dreams this morning. some weird ones last night. hair went gray. was using my finger to move locations. i graduated...
28 Apr
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watching the habs loose. done. wrote my 2,000th blog post. done. ate a late night meal. done. next on the list? sleep.
28 Apr
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my blog 2,000th post.. shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-200… #blog
28 Apr
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#youtube is done. #vimeo is where it's at. #realtalk
27 Apr
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it's going to be a late night...
27 Apr
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if #trump asks, i wasn't born in the states.
27 Apr
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made a damn good veggie fried rice. even after i told moms that there wasn't enough boombam in it #dinner
27 Apr
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gordie shore? really? on a related note, angelina has been sperminated. @RealLolly
27 Apr
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1,999 posts. the next entry is the big 2g! #blog #2000blogposts http://twitpic.com/4q88yf
27 Apr
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how mother nature likes to keep me on my toes. shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/04/soldie… #blog #torontoweather
27 Apr
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so....trump or obama in a street fight.
27 Apr
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27 Apr
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hail! thunder! lightning! rain! winds! #toronto
27 Apr
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one week till michigan. one week to see niel young. #excited.
27 Apr
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go is offering extra trains for #ufc this weekend. it's only 55,000. doesn't anyone remember #wrestlemania? 93,000 @ the skydome?
27 Apr
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@RealLolly i'll bring my stones and smiths albums, too!
27 Apr
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conservative party.. green party. royal wedding party. so much party talk these days. and none of it has to do with strippers and booze
27 Apr
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27 Apr
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Someone needs to work on one for TNG! we'd need a big map though...wasaga! RT @torontoist http://torontoist.com/topics/degrassi-map.php
21 Apr
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YouTube - Motorways - BBC The Genius Of Design youtube.com/watch?v=sP7yEs…
27 Apr
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EIKNARF Presents: "Revok: On The Run" on Vimeo vimeo.com/19277408
27 Apr
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#nowlistening "lazy" - suede youtube.com/watch?v=YP2enk…
27 Apr
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R.I.P. Friendster! Social Network's Accounts Being Deleted By May 31 | PerezHilton.com perezhilton.com/2011-04-27-fri…
27 Apr
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27 Apr
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oh canada! #nhlplayoffs
27 Apr
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cookies for breakfast. pardon the morning doo. http://twitpic.com/4q2pi2
27 Apr
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meet shane: kicking cancer. shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/04/kickin…
26 Apr
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queen latifah in `set it off '#tragicmoviedeaths
26 Apr
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congrats to @CityNews #cynthiamulligan for kicking #cancer! we're proud of you.
26 Apr
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best wishes to the vancity canuks tonight! #nhlplayoffs
26 Apr
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craving water for some reason. #thingsthatmakeyougohmmm
26 Apr
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http://www.noh8campaign.com/ #noh8campaign http://twitpic.com/4pwilc @NOH8Campaign
26 Apr
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new holy ghost track featuring yacht rock legend, michael mcdonald! official! youtube.com/watch?v=a_zTam…
26 Apr
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#FREEREVOK | Revok1 revok1.com/blog/2011/04/f…
26 Apr
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Did you know: before #yoga became popular, #Waldorf schools were teaching yoga to #students http://ow.ly/4HbgA #education by @fameonerock
26 Apr
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Did you know: before #yoga became popular, #Waldorf schools were teaching yoga to #students http://ow.ly/4Hbnm #education by @fameonerock
26 Apr
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anyone gonna watch that new tv show tonight called #thevoice on #ctv?
26 Apr
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banner celebrating the 2,000 post on the bloggzer this week - shanefamealexander.blogspot.com http://fb.me/115tXUoFx
26 Apr
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26 Apr
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YouTube - A Quick Thanks before my 2,000th blog post youtube.com/watch?v=k-R4_R…
26 Apr
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Revok Sentenced to 180 days in Jail | Senses Lost senseslost.com/2011/04/26/rev… #freerevok
26 Apr
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A visual history of Toronto taxicabs blogto.com/city/2011/04/a…
26 Apr
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meet shane: midday moon - astronautalis shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/04/midday… @cars_and_trains
26 Apr
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can't be still anymore. doing some cleaning listening to #illmatic on blast.
26 Apr
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thunder. nice.
26 Apr
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meet shane: rip typewriter shanefamealexander.blogspot.com/2011/04/rip-ty…
26 Apr
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rip typewriter. i'll miss your sounds.. youtube.com/watch?v=o02s9s…
26 Apr
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Enough of wedding talk on cp24. turning to stafford on #640toronto
26 Apr
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'Bill & Ted 3' Script Is Finished, Star Tweets - The Hollywood Reporter hollywoodreporter.com/news/bill-ted-…
26 Apr
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Bixi begins installing bike-sharing hubs - CityNews citytv.com/toronto/cityne…
26 Apr
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#whatsthatsmell don't know. i live in newmarket. but i do miss that eraly morning downtown smell. funky fresh rainy air w/ttc gas.
26 Apr
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26 Apr
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tomato/cheese/spinach sauce on bread grilled makes you #remember that sometimes, it's the easy stuff that tastes the best.
26 Apr
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hello acupressure mat. how you doin today?
26 Apr
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what do people with sprained ankles eat? thinking yogurt with fruit salad? or should i do the bacon/sausage/egg deal? advil and tea for sure
26 Apr
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So i think i have a crush on all the girls on #cp24.
26 Apr
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wish i was able to jog in the rain this morning #jogfail
26 Apr
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good morning. see how today goes by. one more day to rest ankle. getting tired of laying in bed. maybe i'll try the bed today.
26 Apr
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Wanting to Know More in a Yoga World http://bit.ly/iiBbci
25 Apr
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elevation. ice. extra strength advil.rest.
25 Apr
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twisted ankle while coming down the stairs yesterday. still hurting. living on fruit and advil and homemade mango juice. #mondays
25 Apr