9/11 was 13 years ago. Ten years ago, when we were three years removed from that infamous day, I shared my memories of that infamous day. Ask anyone where they were three years ago today and they'll tell you. 2,749 people were killed in Manhattan, 184 people died
In the mid-80s, there were a series of Midas ads featuring Richard Kiel. His line "don't provoke me!" became a personal favourite to this 10-year old. Richard Kiel, best known for his role as the Bond villain Jaws in the 007 movies The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker, and
Moments ago, reporter Nathan Downer asked Tyson if the fact he was a "convicted rapist" would negatively affect Rob Ford's chances at the polls. The response was pure gold, and Downer just about shit himself. As of this writing this link works, but audio very low:
Eight years ago, I shared the story of Camping in Canada, a Sesame Street cassette I thoroughly enjoyed in the early 80s. I knew the words to every song and just loved the story of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch attending a summer camp in Ontario. Feeling nostalgic back
Terry and Kim Pegula have struck a tentative deal to purchase the Buffalo Bills. That means the group fronted by Jon Bon Jovi with financial backing from Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Chairman Larry Tanenbaum and Rogers Communications heir Edward Rogers III has failed. Can the next order of business
Welcome to this week's Tuesday Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the hivemind.
On June 7th of this year, I biked 123.95 km to Hamilton as part of the Ride to Conquer Cancer. My previously longest ride was a little over 60 km. That means I doubled my longest distance ever and I felt great. My legs weren't sore, I wasn't overly
Next Sunday is the Terry Fox Run. I'll be at High Park for 9am, and that means my kids will be there. My oldest son is 12 going on 17. When I wake him up on a weekend before noon, he deems it cruel and unusual punishment. You should have
A few years ago, I asked who wanted to date Bev. Christopher and James bravely took the challenge, but alas, no love connection was made. Since then, I married Bev's cousin and Bev has turned her attention to dogs. She's asked me to ask you to visit her new site
We spent the afternoon in Erin, Ontario visiting Boot Hill Automotive Resurrection and taking in their annual car show. Here's a 1939 LaSalle. If you'd like to see more photos from the day, they're here in this Flickr album.
I tried to ignore this mayoral race throughout the summer, pledging to plug myself back in after labour day. Now that I'm back, it's clearer to me than ever that this city I love needs to send Rob Ford a message that we deserve a mayor with far more self-control
Welcome to this week's Friday Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the hivemind.
Joan Rivers was 81. She was the comedian and actress best known for her appearances on The Tonight Show, hosting the Joan Rivers Show and co-hosting red carpet specials and Fashion Police. As a kid, I knew Joan Rivers from Hollywood Squares, The Muppets Take Manhattan and Spaceballs. I always
In this 90th episode, Mike and Elvis share stories and laughs, chat about Robin Williams and go off on MLSE and some cyclists. This episode is exactly 42:08. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesSubscribe directly to the feed at https://www.
I've been shaving with a Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power razor and it's amazing. It's a very clean shave and it's got some weight to it so it does feel like it has some power. Prior to switching to the Fusion ProGlide, I shaved with a Gillette Mach3 for about 15
Welcome to this week's Tuesday Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the hivemind.
Back in '93 and '94, AT&T released a series of "You Will" ads touting the future. For fun, watch them all in this compilation and see how accurate they were. Some of this they nailed. I attend meetings all week long in my bare feet with people on
It was a milestone morning in my home as sweet baby Jarvis enjoyed his first taste of solid food. My wife made him some oatmeal with breast milk and I think he liked it. Here's the before, during and after photographic evidence.
I'll preface this entry by stating the obvious. Derek Jeter has had a fantastic career, and deserves to be voted into the Hall of Fame. He's never been linked to performance enhancing drugs, he's always been classy and he's won. Derek Jeter is also a career Yankee. I don't understand
Just this past March, Fearless Fred switched from mornings on 102.1 the Edge back to afternoons and a new morning show of Dominik Diamond, Josie Dye and Greg Beharrell took over. Now it seems Fearless Fred is back taking care of the morning shift with co-host Melani and Josie
In this 89th episode, Mike chats with Mark Hebscher about his years on Global's Sportsline, his relationship with Jim Tatti, his fight with Dave Stieb, his years at Q107, 640, The Score, Sportsnet and CHCH, his recent feud with Mike Wilner and more. This episode is exactly 1:25:23.
Welcome to this week's Friday Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the hivemind.
While I was unplugged for a few days earlier this week, Jean-Sebastien Giguere retired. He was the last former Hartford Whaler playing in the NHL. He played eight games for the Whalers in 1996-97. It's the end of an era. Assuming Chris Pronger doesn't make a comeback, there are no
When my third kid was born, family trips suddenly required five seats. Sure, our little Mazdas have five seatbelts, but that doesn't leave much room for camping gear or playpens or coolers.. Last Friday, we took baby Jarvis on his first road trip to Muskoka The good people at GM
