A couple posts ago I said something about how Cadence Weapon wrote a song called "Listen." (At least that's what I thought it was called) For those of you who thought that this was kind of interesting I found a blog all about the Listen Bird. It's called Listen Bird - isn't that wierd:) I also put this link on the "links" section of my blog.
Also I posted some other links on the "links" section. I posted the Linda Duncan and the Eco-Air website. I also put a cool new blog that I've been following called "Scaledown Windsor."
Sunday, May 04, 2008
A Coincidence...?
Yesterday I was going to my swim practice in the morning and I noticed something kind of surprising. As we were going across the Mill Creek Bridge and driving down Wayne Gretzky Drive I saw hundreds of newspapers strewn across the roads and on the boulevards beside the roads. It was so weird, how there were tons of newspapers on many bridges and all across Gretzky Drive. Is this a coincidence? - or what? I don't know. I hope that many people email the Edmonton Journal though and tell them about what happened. Maybe one of the Edmonton Journal delivery vans accidentally dropped a bunch of newspapers across the road? Or - was it someone who did on purpose - to make a statement about something.
Interesting...
Another thing I noticed two nights ago. There was this one person sitting in their big SUV outside my house. Another thing - they were idling. And they sat there for like 1 whole hour! About a week ago I said that I joined a group called "Eco-Air." Their whole thing is that they want to pass a bylaw to stop unnecessary in Edmonton. Well, I really wanted to go up to the people in their car and ask them to stop idling. But you know - it's really hard. It's so hard to go up to a stranger and ask them something serious. So please - if you're reading this - just don't idle so you wont make any kid squirm inside their houses. Please.
Interesting...
Another thing I noticed two nights ago. There was this one person sitting in their big SUV outside my house. Another thing - they were idling. And they sat there for like 1 whole hour! About a week ago I said that I joined a group called "Eco-Air." Their whole thing is that they want to pass a bylaw to stop unnecessary in Edmonton. Well, I really wanted to go up to the people in their car and ask them to stop idling. But you know - it's really hard. It's so hard to go up to a stranger and ask them something serious. So please - if you're reading this - just don't idle so you wont make any kid squirm inside their houses. Please.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Back When We Used to Punch Each Other in the Faces
A couple nights ago I went to my second true concert of my life. (First one was the Weakerthans) It was with Buck 65 and Cadence Weapon.
I hope that everyone who reads this knows who Buck 65 is. But for those of you who don't know who Cadence Weapon is, he's a rapper from Edmonton so he was playing to a home town crowd. Lately he's been getting a bit more publicity and he seems to be starting to make it big. One of his hit songs is called "Oliver Square" and those of you who live in Edmonton will understand why. My favourite song of his at the concert though was called "Listen" - at least that's what I thought it was called. Anyway - once again if you're from Edmonton you'll know what that's about too. For those of you who don't live hear I guess you're out of luck. Just kidding - I think it's actually quite interesting. Well, since a two years ago there have been pray painted graffited birds that say "listen" sprouting up all over the city. I don't think anyone really knows what that's about though...
Anyway, I said that this was my second concert of my life and it was definitely the loudest as well. It wasn't just Buck 65 and Cadence Weapon though - there was also a guy who calls himself Skratch Bastid. He was definitely the loudest part of the performance. He wasn't that bad. I liked some of it but some - not so much. He was all about the scratching and spinning (spin' it!) of records. Sometimes though all I could here were sharp, high pitched squeals that made me cover my ears. the Buck 65 part was awesome though! He played all the songs that I wanted to here. My favourite of all was Way Back When with the line - "Way back when, solid gold that song on the radio's nice!" and "back when we used to punch each other in the faces."
Anyway, it was an awesome concert. The strangest thing of all though was that all these rappers were playing in - a church!
I hope that everyone who reads this knows who Buck 65 is. But for those of you who don't know who Cadence Weapon is, he's a rapper from Edmonton so he was playing to a home town crowd. Lately he's been getting a bit more publicity and he seems to be starting to make it big. One of his hit songs is called "Oliver Square" and those of you who live in Edmonton will understand why. My favourite song of his at the concert though was called "Listen" - at least that's what I thought it was called. Anyway - once again if you're from Edmonton you'll know what that's about too. For those of you who don't live hear I guess you're out of luck. Just kidding - I think it's actually quite interesting. Well, since a two years ago there have been pray painted graffited birds that say "listen" sprouting up all over the city. I don't think anyone really knows what that's about though...
Anyway, I said that this was my second concert of my life and it was definitely the loudest as well. It wasn't just Buck 65 and Cadence Weapon though - there was also a guy who calls himself Skratch Bastid. He was definitely the loudest part of the performance. He wasn't that bad. I liked some of it but some - not so much. He was all about the scratching and spinning (spin' it!) of records. Sometimes though all I could here were sharp, high pitched squeals that made me cover my ears. the Buck 65 part was awesome though! He played all the songs that I wanted to here. My favourite of all was Way Back When with the line - "Way back when, solid gold that song on the radio's nice!" and "back when we used to punch each other in the faces."
Anyway, it was an awesome concert. The strangest thing of all though was that all these rappers were playing in - a church!
Friday, May 02, 2008
Truly American...
Last weekend I watched the movie "Sicko" by Michael Moore for the second time. It is an extremely good movie - well, obviously because I wouldn't be watching it for the second time if I didn't like it! Anyway - it was very interesting to watch it again. The movie is interesting because some parts are hilarious where others are scary and sad.
This one time (funny) when Michael was walking through a British hospital searching for the cashier to pay when you left. After hours of searching he finally found the spot marked cashier - but when he went up to the desk the person told him that this desk was to actually pay for the transportation that people took to get to the hospital. Michael was absolutely astounded! Another time (sad) was when he showed a place in the states - I think it was in California - where a cab came up to the front of a building and dropped a person off. Seems normal - right? - wrong. The person that they dropped off was someone who couldn't pay for their hospital bill. The person had no idea where they were and they wandered aimlessly down the street until she reached someone who helped her. Now there was one time that was both sad and funny - well funny only because of Mr. Bush's stupidity. (Maybe I should stab Bush with my voodoo too!) George Bush was on some show in the states with a women who said that she was having to work three jobs just to survive. George seriously thought that this was an excellent thing! He also said that this women was truly american! It sounds as if he's expecting everyone in the states to do three jobs! Three jobs!! Some people find it hard just to do one:)
Anyway - that's all for now.
This one time (funny) when Michael was walking through a British hospital searching for the cashier to pay when you left. After hours of searching he finally found the spot marked cashier - but when he went up to the desk the person told him that this desk was to actually pay for the transportation that people took to get to the hospital. Michael was absolutely astounded! Another time (sad) was when he showed a place in the states - I think it was in California - where a cab came up to the front of a building and dropped a person off. Seems normal - right? - wrong. The person that they dropped off was someone who couldn't pay for their hospital bill. The person had no idea where they were and they wandered aimlessly down the street until she reached someone who helped her. Now there was one time that was both sad and funny - well funny only because of Mr. Bush's stupidity. (Maybe I should stab Bush with my voodoo too!) George Bush was on some show in the states with a women who said that she was having to work three jobs just to survive. George seriously thought that this was an excellent thing! He also said that this women was truly american! It sounds as if he's expecting everyone in the states to do three jobs! Three jobs!! Some people find it hard just to do one:)
Anyway - that's all for now.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
ZeitCast #3
Hello there!
I know I haven't posted anything in a very long time but it's for a good reason! I have been working on ZeitCast #3! So here it is - and I think that this ones my best yet!
Jack Layton - if you are listening to this - I hope you like it!
I'd like to thank all of my classmates who I interviewed in this edition of my podcast.
ZeitCast "Your almost Weekly Podcast" for May 1st Part 1
ZeitCast "Your almost Weekly Podcast" for May 1st Part 2
Personal permission to use music granted by John from Five for Fighting
and Public permission to use music granted by John. K. Samson (3hive.com)
Next week on ZeitCast I will be talking about the all-Canada Music Monday!
I know I haven't posted anything in a very long time but it's for a good reason! I have been working on ZeitCast #3! So here it is - and I think that this ones my best yet!
Jack Layton - if you are listening to this - I hope you like it!
I'd like to thank all of my classmates who I interviewed in this edition of my podcast.
ZeitCast "Your almost Weekly Podcast" for May 1st Part 1
ZeitCast "Your almost Weekly Podcast" for May 1st Part 2
Personal permission to use music granted by John from Five for Fighting
and Public permission to use music granted by John. K. Samson (3hive.com)
Next week on ZeitCast I will be talking about the all-Canada Music Monday!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
ZeitCast #2
I've just finished the Earth Day edition of ZeitCast!
As it was my Earth Day edition I talked about the Earth Day festivities where I interviewed Linda Duncan. I also talked about a new organization called "Eco-Air."
Sorry, I forgot to put it on the podcast but here are the links to learn more about Linda Duncan and "Eco-Air."
Once again I had to split the podcast into two parts:
ZeitCast Earth Day Edition Part 1
ZeitCast Earth Day Edition Part 2
Public permission to use music granted by Chumbawamba and Malajube. (Malajube from 3hive.com)
Personal permission to use music granted by Geoff Berner.
For a sneak peak into next weeks edition I will be talking about the fine art of Voodoo and about "Music Monday."
As it was my Earth Day edition I talked about the Earth Day festivities where I interviewed Linda Duncan. I also talked about a new organization called "Eco-Air."
Sorry, I forgot to put it on the podcast but here are the links to learn more about Linda Duncan and "Eco-Air."
Once again I had to split the podcast into two parts:
ZeitCast Earth Day Edition Part 1
ZeitCast Earth Day Edition Part 2
Public permission to use music granted by Chumbawamba and Malajube. (Malajube from 3hive.com)
Personal permission to use music granted by Geoff Berner.
For a sneak peak into next weeks edition I will be talking about the fine art of Voodoo and about "Music Monday."
Monday, April 21, 2008
Some Animals Braving the Cold in an April Snowstorm
I looked outside the window to my backyard. On the tree I saw an unusual sight. I saw that in the middle of a snowstorm in April five robins were braving the cold.
How many robins can you see?
Here's a close up of one.
Well - right now we have tons of snow as you can see a little bit in the picture. Hopefully it will go away soon.
How many robins can you see?
Here's a close up of one.
Well - right now we have tons of snow as you can see a little bit in the picture. Hopefully it will go away soon.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Earth Day Still Goes On
Today in many cities are the Earth Day festivities for coming up Earth Day on Tuesday.
Although Earth Day is on Tuesday, Edmonton is celebrating Earth Day today in Hawrelak Park. And it's not exactly the best weather to be hosting an outdoor festival. Today Edmontonians woke up to probably about 1 foot of snow. Of snow! It's April 20th for goodness sakes! Actually, much of western Canada had tons of snow today and yesterday. In Saskatchewan and a portion of southern Manitoba it snowed 50 cm!
Then on the other end of the spectrum, from about south-eastern Manitoba all the way to Newfoundland had temperatures in the 20's yesterday. Toronto even got it's first smog warning of the year at 24 degrees.
Yet in Edmonton there will still be the Earth Day festivities which I will be going to and maybe even getting an interview with NDP candidate Linda Duncan for ZeitCasts.
Wish me luck...
I was listening to a DNTO (Definitely not the Opera) podcast this morning about the weather. It talked about how when someone talks about the weather they are really talking about their personality. For instance - say it was -20 degrees and snowed 2 feet. Then there were two people talking about the weather and one of them was talking about how cold it was and the other was talking about how much snow there was. That would tell someone about their personalities.
Although Earth Day is on Tuesday, Edmonton is celebrating Earth Day today in Hawrelak Park. And it's not exactly the best weather to be hosting an outdoor festival. Today Edmontonians woke up to probably about 1 foot of snow. Of snow! It's April 20th for goodness sakes! Actually, much of western Canada had tons of snow today and yesterday. In Saskatchewan and a portion of southern Manitoba it snowed 50 cm!
Then on the other end of the spectrum, from about south-eastern Manitoba all the way to Newfoundland had temperatures in the 20's yesterday. Toronto even got it's first smog warning of the year at 24 degrees.
Yet in Edmonton there will still be the Earth Day festivities which I will be going to and maybe even getting an interview with NDP candidate Linda Duncan for ZeitCasts.
Wish me luck...
I was listening to a DNTO (Definitely not the Opera) podcast this morning about the weather. It talked about how when someone talks about the weather they are really talking about their personality. For instance - say it was -20 degrees and snowed 2 feet. Then there were two people talking about the weather and one of them was talking about how cold it was and the other was talking about how much snow there was. That would tell someone about their personalities.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
ZeitCast Edition #1
Well, I'm guessing that you're all wondering where I've been the past two weeks. I have a very good reason for not writing anything on my blog. It's this:
I have been trying out podcasting.
I think that podcasting is a much better was to portray my ideas so I started to make the first edition of a podcast for this blog. My podcast is called "ZeitCast" and if you listen to the podcast you'll know why.
I've also called this series of podcasts "Your Almost Weekly Podcast" because, I'm sorry, I just can't do a podcast every week.
Well, now that you know the reason start listening to it.
There's just one things, I was only able to publish 10MB at a time so the podcast is split into two sections. So once you've finished the first section, come back here and listen to the second section.
ZeitCast "Your Almost Weekly Podcast" Edition #1 Part 1
ZeitCast "Your Almost Weekly Podcast" Edition #1 Part 2 Note: There is a big space of silence right in the middle of the podcast. I should have these kinks sorted out after a few weeks.
Permission to use their music was personally granted to me by Geoff Berner, Owen Pallett of Final Fantasy and Wintersleep.
I have been trying out podcasting.
I think that podcasting is a much better was to portray my ideas so I started to make the first edition of a podcast for this blog. My podcast is called "ZeitCast" and if you listen to the podcast you'll know why.
I've also called this series of podcasts "Your Almost Weekly Podcast" because, I'm sorry, I just can't do a podcast every week.
Well, now that you know the reason start listening to it.
There's just one things, I was only able to publish 10MB at a time so the podcast is split into two sections. So once you've finished the first section, come back here and listen to the second section.
ZeitCast "Your Almost Weekly Podcast" Edition #1 Part 1
ZeitCast "Your Almost Weekly Podcast" Edition #1 Part 2 Note: There is a big space of silence right in the middle of the podcast. I should have these kinks sorted out after a few weeks.
Permission to use their music was personally granted to me by Geoff Berner, Owen Pallett of Final Fantasy and Wintersleep.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Being an UM on Air Canada
I fly a lot to different places by myself. To Winnipeg, Vancouver and some other places. Many of you probably know about the incident with West Jets VIP program (also known as Unaccompanied Minors program.) A very young kid went on a flight from, I think it was Edmonton to Toronto and stopped in Winnipeg. This part is very strange because if you are under 12 and travelling alone you can't make any stops. Anyway, no flight attendant was helping her and she was about to get of in Winnipeg if it hadn't been for a kind stranger who was sitting next to her. West Jet got lots of questions about this and how this could have happened so they shut down their VIP program for an investigation. So then I didn't really know what to do to go to Vancouver every month, but what'd you know, Air Canada now has an Unaccompanied Minors program as well.
Now here's where my story comes in. First of all I'll say this, I don't really know why I'm like this but I really don't like Air Canada. Maybe on the verge of even saying that I hate it, but that might be a bit harsh, they're only an airline. I guess I've just become used to the great customer service and over-happy flight attendants on West Jet. But I was forced to take Air Canada for my trips out to Winnipeg and Vancouver. And I said this before but they are known for their bad customer service, at least within the airline industry they are.
When I got to the Edmonton airport to take my yearly flight to Winnipeg I was forced to stand in the Air Canada line, except for, you really don't know where to stand. After being shouted at ad told that I was Air Canada Jazz not Air Canada (what's the difference?) a couple times to move over to other lines we finally made it to the right counter. Now before we go on, at West Jet, you have to wear a very official looking necklace that says VIP and holds all my information. At Air Canada though I soon found out that I'd be flying as an UM, and I don't know about you, but I'd much rather be a VIP than an UM. It sounds like I'm more of a thought than an, um, person. The rest of the trip went a little bit bumpier but I got to the ground safe.
Now I come to probably the worst customer service I have ever experienced and may be the worst I will ever experience. This time I was flying on Air Canada Tango (how many are there?) and this time the plane was humongous compared to the tiny Air Canada Jazz plane. Whenever I've been on Air Canada Jazz or West Jet by myself I've always come up to the gate when they call Pre-Boarding, like I'm supposed to. So when they called Pre-Boarding on Air Canada Tango I went up to the gate. When I told them that I was an UM they immediately said that I'd have to wait until the end. When I asked why they said that I should have come up to the gate long before Pre-Boarding. When I tried to explain that I had always come up at Pre-Boarding she just said that this was how it was always done. Keep some consistency please! So finally when everyone had gone I came up to the gate and asked them one more thing. If they could actually take me to my seat because on Air Canada Jazz they just waved me through even though I had no clue where it even was! At this she totally didn't believe me! She said, as if she knew what had happened to me before, no, that couldn't have happened. It was absolutely crazy!
So, I guess what I'm trying to say is, don't go on Air Canada. Well, unless you have to because you're an, um, UM.
Now here's where my story comes in. First of all I'll say this, I don't really know why I'm like this but I really don't like Air Canada. Maybe on the verge of even saying that I hate it, but that might be a bit harsh, they're only an airline. I guess I've just become used to the great customer service and over-happy flight attendants on West Jet. But I was forced to take Air Canada for my trips out to Winnipeg and Vancouver. And I said this before but they are known for their bad customer service, at least within the airline industry they are.
When I got to the Edmonton airport to take my yearly flight to Winnipeg I was forced to stand in the Air Canada line, except for, you really don't know where to stand. After being shouted at ad told that I was Air Canada Jazz not Air Canada (what's the difference?) a couple times to move over to other lines we finally made it to the right counter. Now before we go on, at West Jet, you have to wear a very official looking necklace that says VIP and holds all my information. At Air Canada though I soon found out that I'd be flying as an UM, and I don't know about you, but I'd much rather be a VIP than an UM. It sounds like I'm more of a thought than an, um, person. The rest of the trip went a little bit bumpier but I got to the ground safe.
Now I come to probably the worst customer service I have ever experienced and may be the worst I will ever experience. This time I was flying on Air Canada Tango (how many are there?) and this time the plane was humongous compared to the tiny Air Canada Jazz plane. Whenever I've been on Air Canada Jazz or West Jet by myself I've always come up to the gate when they call Pre-Boarding, like I'm supposed to. So when they called Pre-Boarding on Air Canada Tango I went up to the gate. When I told them that I was an UM they immediately said that I'd have to wait until the end. When I asked why they said that I should have come up to the gate long before Pre-Boarding. When I tried to explain that I had always come up at Pre-Boarding she just said that this was how it was always done. Keep some consistency please! So finally when everyone had gone I came up to the gate and asked them one more thing. If they could actually take me to my seat because on Air Canada Jazz they just waved me through even though I had no clue where it even was! At this she totally didn't believe me! She said, as if she knew what had happened to me before, no, that couldn't have happened. It was absolutely crazy!
So, I guess what I'm trying to say is, don't go on Air Canada. Well, unless you have to because you're an, um, UM.
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