Watch this video and come to your own conclusions. This is a very interesting perspective on the London riots.
I have watched it and I have mine. This broadcaster was trying to make Mr. Darcus out to be some rioting lunatic and trying to trip him up. She comes out looking pretty ignorant.
peace,
Jimmy
I’ve added a new blog to the blog roll on the side of my blog……blog. This one by my good bud, and very funny comedian, Rams. Usually, Rams likes making people laugh because he’s good at it. However, ‘Bullied Like Me’ is about Rams experiences about getting bullied as far back as he can remember. Also something pretty cool about this blog is that Rams encourages other people to send in their “getting bullied” stories so it’s not just a one man show. Think of it as blog therapy. If you’d like to share your story with Rams, and all of Rams faithful followers, send your stories to bulliedlikeme@gmail.com.
peace,
Jimmy
It is the greatest exchange of second hand goods in Ottawa. NAY, THE WORLD!! Nay, just Ottawa. You will literally find anything your heart desires in the Glebe this weekend, if you start early enough that is. Anything from vinyl records to used stuffed animals. If you are a collector of TV guides, ala Frank Costanza, I’m sure you will be in luck tomorrow.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind for the madness that is the Great Glebe Garage Sale:
I had an idea for a blog post that now seems irrelevant. ESPN did a little something on their E:60 show about a young boy who, while dealing with a terrible disease, finds happiness in the Charlotte Checkers, an American Hockey League team. It’s a tear jerker, FYI. However, it’s an amazing story about young Zach Bennett and his family. Please click here and watch the video.
peace,
Jimmy
Here is Old Maple Lane. It’s where I’ll be recording music, playing pool, and living out my days. I thought Old Maple Lane needed a face so Rachel Fobert gave it one. 
peace,
Jimmy
One day without shoes is an event held every year (For the last two?) by TOMS shoes, founded by Blake Mycoskie, to let everyone see what it’s like to live ONE DAY without shoes, like many children who live in third world countries do everyday. ”Why shoes are important: Mountainous and muddy terrain makes farming difficult, both physically and economically. This leaves kids exposed to infection, intestinal worms, and cold weather illness. Long-term benefit: With additional protection from illness and infection, kids can spend more days helping their families and building up their potential in school.” From onedaywithoutshoes.com. Children in third world countries cannot go to school if they aren’t wearing shoes. That’s why TOMS’ are a pretty awesome company. For every pair of shoes you buy they will give a pair to a child who doesn’t have shoes. You can buy TOMS at Slaysh (775 Bank St.)
So, will you go without shoes on April 5th? That is the challenge. I will be going without shoes because not only is it a cool challenge but I think it’s important that people know what some of these kids go through on a day-to-day basis. Below is a little video TOMS put together about what the day is about fully equipped with celebrity endorsements.
Challenge laid. For me, challenge accepted.
peace,
Jimmy
I believe it’s called “Oober Pwnage.” This gentleman hacked some Time Square screens by only using and iPhone 4, a thing-a-ma-doo, and some kind of black magic. The result, I think I would have to call it “Mega Face Time.”
success and nothing less,
Jimmy
I am but a few mics, mic stands, and mic cords away from my recording studio being ready to rock. I think I’ve settled on “Old Maple Lane” for a name. It kind of reminded me of “Abbey Road” so I had to roll with it. I’ve been buying gear up like crazy these past few weeks. I’m like the Pretty Woman of buying up recording gear. Yeah, that’s a Pretty Woman reference.
My recording studio has:
I built a house in the first place so I could throw a recording studio in there somewhere. Now I find myself spending a lot of time learning about sound quality and how I can make my recordings better. Acoustic panels, bass traps, portable gobos, all of which are foreign objects to me. But, learning about this stuff is proving to be lots of fun and interesting.
I haven’t figured out whether or not I will rent out my space to aspiring musicians who want to record an album yet, but I will say this. Any recording package I offer will include the use of all my recording equipment and a grilled cheese at lunch. If I can get my internet at home up and running, I’m going to try and merge the blog and the recording studio at home.
late,
Jimmy
