Esau.

Just received an email about this. That sucks.

Prince has been rehearsing here in Hamilton for a few days.

When I was there, we were given a packet/kit which contained numerous treats and what not, but also included a list of all the entered strains (herb/hash), the coffee shop that entered them and their location(s) (eg: address). As well, it list all coffee shops you could vote for (best atmosphere etc) and all the halls where the speakers/bands/celebs were going be, plus a ton of other helpful info like the location of both daily 420s (usually had a band and speaker). Basically, a guide/program/judges list/coffee shop address book etc. Only way I was able to make a somewhat informed vote was to try something new each morning - take notes (smell, taste, type of buzz etc), then I'd go for a walk check out the sights and when it wore off, I'd try something else and repeat the process for the day until dinner. Evenings, I never tried to keep notes or track of what I was smoking (unless it really stood out). I basically made my choices in the first 3 or 4 days. After that, I just bought what I enjoyed the best (temple ball/dutch star), partied and waited for voting day. Although, I was there solo, so I didn't have many distractions. Everyone who buys a ticket is a judge, but not everyone actively keeps track of what they smoke or even votes. But really, it's not that hard to do.

Nice. Be great to hear about what it's like now-a-days. I went to the 10th. Have a fun.

Neil Young At The Bridge Collection Vol 1 1986 - 2003 Proshot/Audience Video Tracks: 224 MPEG, 704 x 480, 4:3, 29.97 fps, 9.56 Mbps, Duration: 1:16:15 Data Size: 2.51 GB Bit Rate: 4.71 Mbps Menu 1: Bridge Benefit I Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, CA 13th October 1986 01. Comes A Time 02. Heart of Gold 03. Helpless* 04. I Am A Child * with Bruce Springsteen & Nils Lofgren Menu 2: Bridge Benefit XIII Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, CA 31st October 1999 Show Opener Set 05. I Am A Child 06. Good To See You 07. Daddy Went Walkin' Regular Set 08. Old King 09. Long May You Run 10. Sugar Mountain 11. Homegrown 12. Oh Mother Earth 13. Harvest Moon 14. Cortez The Killer 15. Old Man Finale 16. I Shall Be Released Menu 3 Bridge Benefit XVII Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, CA 25/26th October 2003 17. Sugar Mountain 18. Mother Earth 19. Comes A Time

What a headcase.

I understand why we [Canada] need to or should be present at these talks and all, but I don't know how something like this will really benefit us either. It seems like this will just open the flood gates for outsourcing even more jobs, or allowing foreign business or banking to set standards here. Of course, this doesn't mean we'll sign anything but given Harper's track record and all... Maybe I'm misunderstanding things, I dunno. But, given the current state of the numerous failing foreign financial institutions, comments like this actually concern me. "Another issue the Americans might like to put on the table with Canada is opening the banking sector to more foreign financial services." http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/11/15/weston-pacific-trade.html?cmp=rss

My thoughts exactly. Hence, I missed the connection. My mistake. Bias aside, while I do think it sucks that Miller was hurt and now out (due to multiple concussions) I really don't think it called for a suspension, a major penalty I could have seen and I was surprised Lucic didn't get more then 2 mins (or a fine even). I don't think he tried to take him out (malicious), but I also think he just isn't skilled enough to react/move out of the way quick enough, especially since Miller (although perhaps not intentionally) was moving right in line with him to clear the puck. I dunno, maybe I'm wrong, but that's how I saw it. Of course Miller was upset and I understand, but he is lucky he didn't connect with the two handed swing he took. Retaliation like that never goes over well. Regardless, it sucks to see that shit happen, although I doubt people would be as upset if it wasn't who it was.

Old video, and perhaps shared here before, but worth posting again. "A lone young Belgian boy is waiting to salute the Canadian troops passing by who had been attending a memorial service. Such class from our Canadian troops - watch what they do for this little boy. The "Eyes Right" command is the biggest compliment troops on parade can pay and is reserved for dignitaries in reviewing stands."

Thank you to ALL who have served and given their lives, your bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Especially my great grandfathers (WWI) and grandfathers (WWII) . Thank you to those who continue to serve, for your commitment, bravery and sacrifice, especially my brother Brad who served the Royal Canadian Navy (HMCS Toronto & Iroquois) and today, currently serves the Royal Air Force (UK). Words cannot express how proud I am of you. Thank you Brad.

List of charges and actual grand jury report against Sandusky. http://deadspin.com/5856777/jerry-sandusky-and-to-penn-state Saw this on twitter.. Link to actual audio: http://audio.weei.com/a/48513317/mark-madden-talks-about-the-penn-state-scandal

Saw this mentioned on twitter: "Metallica and Lou Reed's collaborative album Lulu sold 13,000 copies its first week out, debuting at #36 on Billboard Album Charts."

I don't get this "hatin on" crap when someone says they don't enjoy a band. I don't have the capacity to hate music. I hate things like racism, child predators/abusers and women beaters. Music on the other hand, I enjoy, or don't enjoy. I'd much rather see Motorhead as a headliner in a different venue, but such is life, so I'll take my opportunities to see them live where I can get them. I've always been at odds with the bands they tour(ed) with.

Video: Hockey Player Hugs Wrong Team

Nah, my 42nd will be in june, thanks though. But Happy birthday to you, in advance. I just figured this album was perhaps one of the standards most folks here probably owned and/or grew up with and it was worth noting it turned forty. Perhaps I should have worded it differently, but I figured the bold part in my original post would be self explanatory.

I'm sure Led Zeppelin IV appreciates the b-day wishes. My 40th on the other hand, was well over a year ago.

Pulled the vinyl out earlier in honour. :chug:

Brent Mydland Solo album (unreleased) 1982 1 - Inlay It In Your Heart 2 - Tons Of Steel 3 - Dreams 4 - Maybe You Know 5 - Nobody's 6 - See The Other Side 7 - Long Way To Go 8 - Take One Fill: Built To Last Outtakes: 9 - Start Your Engines 10 - Blow Away 11 - Take You Home Silver 12 - Instrumental 13 - Climbing

My thoughts exactly. Saw them once at Maple Leaf Gardens with Sabotage and Dio, once was enough. I may be in for Hamilton as I'd love to see Motorhead again (been a long time), but it'll depend on ticket price or if I can swing a deal with a family friend that works for HEFCI.

Off topic: Megadeth & Motorhead are playing some Canadian dates in February. Quebec City, Montreal, Kingston, Oshawa, Hamilton, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, Abbotsford.

IBRO - Rated 10th greatest heavyweight of all time World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee 73% of wins by KO "If God ever called me to a holy war, Joe Frazier is the man I'd want beside me." - Muhammad Ali

3 Page article: http://www.nytimes.com/joe-frazier-ex-heavyweight-champ-dies-at-67

"Haven't the good people of Detroit been through enough?"