Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com. I received the following submission earlier today. This world is becoming an absolute joke. Our so called gov't won't send DART to the Tsunami victims because they haven't asked & the U.S. has sent minimal coin to
Artie Shaw was 94. He was the clarinetist and bandleader whose recording of "Begin the Beguine" epitomized the Big Band era.
Canada completely dominated the World Junior Hockey Championship round robin. Over four games Canada out scored their opponents 32-5, setting a record for most goals scored by one team while coasting to an easy 4-0 record. Of course, we've yet to face Russia, the United States or the Czech Republic,
The Disaster Assistance Response Team, or DART for short, is a specialized team of about 200 Canadian Forces soldiers that flies into disaster areas around the world to provide drinking water and medical treatment until long-term aid arrives. The military created DART in 1996 because of its experience in Rwanda
I've posted four new pictures in Pictures, all taken on Boxing Day. There are some great pictures of James frolicking in the freshly fallen snow. Toronto weather is funny. Four days ago it was a wintry, snowy day and tomorrow it will be 9°C. Don't look now, but they're
The AHL Leafs sure know how to take some time off over the holidays. They hadn't played since December 18. David Ling continues to be the offensive leader scoring another two goals while Jean Sebastien Aubin recorded 47 saves to lead St. John's to a 4-1 victory over the Syracuse
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind: 6.5 out of 10. This wasn't a bad movie at all, but it wasn't particularly believable. It's all about Chuck Barris and is based on his book which contains some fairly absurd revelations. There's a great deal of fact intertwined with a healthy dose
Law & Order: Artistic Intent is a great collection of artwork inspired by "Law & Order" and its spinoffs. Below are four wonderful paintings in memory of Detective Lennie Briscoe. Lennie Grabs a DogBriscoetequeVulture ManLennie Briscoe and the Immaterial Witness
Jerry Orbach was 69. He played Detective Lennie Briscoe for twelve seasons on "Law & Order" and was a star on Broadway as a song-and-dance man. He was set to star in "Law & Order: Trial By Jury" and I was looking forward to that series because Lennie Briscoe was
I share an MP3 from my collection every Wednesday. You have seven days to grab this week's MP3. Please right-click your mouse and select "Save Link As..." or "Save target as..." so you can download it to your PC before playing. Papa Roach - Scars Colin James - Five Long
Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com. I received the following submission earlier today. I have seen many blogs regarding my Uncle Doug but not that have been so distateful. This is a man with a family and this is a horrible time for them.
Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com. I received the following submission earlier today. I remember it well. I wasn't old enough to understand at the time but it wil always be a large part of Blue Jay past. Ault hit the first home run
Canada faces Germany at the World Junior Hockey Championship in minutes. I've settled in my basement to watch the game, only I'm going to do something I've never done before. I'm going to blog the game. I have no idea how this will turn out, so consider yourself witness to
I enjoyed Game Bloggin' this lop-sided 9-0 victory over Germany. Everybody did their part and played a very disciplined game. In three games thus far, we're out scoring our opponents 24-4. Next up is Finland, Thursday at 16:35 EST.
Amateur Tsunami Video Footage - I was discussing the recent tsunami disaster over lunch with my brother when he asked where he could find amateur video of the events of December 26th. I had seen clips here and there, but wanted one centralized portal to all such amateur tsunami video
Susan Sontag was 71. She was the author, activist and self-defined "zealot of seriousness" whose voracious mind and provocative prose made her a leading intellectual of the past half century.
On Christmas Day I told my brothers "Scars" would do for Papa Roach what "The Reason" did for Hoobastank. "Scars" is a hook-laden pop-rock single that's destined to be a big hit. It's just starting to break on CFNY Edge 102 and I suspect it will eventually chart on Chum
Bend It Like Beckham: 6.75 out of 10. This was a cute and charming little flick about soccer. It's not half bad...and it's appropriate for the whole family. Of course, it's a little too safe and it is about soccer, so that explains why I didn't rank it
James and I thoroughly enjoyed cheering Canada's junior team on this afternoon. We overwhelmed Sweden, outshooting them 45-17 on the way to an 8-1 walloping. Sidney Crosby scored another two goals and now has four for the tournament. Next up is Germany, tomorrow night at 20:00 EST.
Yesterday, while many of us returned Christmas gifts, hunted for Boxing Day bargains and relaxed after a day of celebration and heavy eating, there was a violent earthquake under the sea near northern Indonesia. The resulting tsunami was absolutely devastating, sending huge waves crashing into coastal resorts across south and
Every Monday I shuffle my entire MP3 collection in Winamp and list the first ten songs that play. Here are the ten tunes I heard today. The Tragically Hip - Another MidnightPearl Jam - I Got ShitScott Weiland - Lady, Your Roof Brings Me DownTrust Company - Deeper Into YouAC-DC
James doesn't bathe alone. Joining him in his nightly bath are four ducks, four frogs, four dinosaurs a boat and two identical rubber Bob the Builder and Muck toys. They all get in before he does and they all go back in the bin before he gets out. When dropping
In addition to the Queen's traditional address to the nation, Channel 4 in the United Kingdom aired an exclusive animated piece for English viewers. If you're a diehard fan like me, you'll want to see this 2:40 of original, Brit-centric Simpsons gold. Download it here. Like I did earlier
Reggie White was 43. He was the NFL's former all-time sack leader who put together a Hall of Fame career as a defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers from 1985-1998. He also played for the Carolina Panthers in 2000. It's been a rough week for deaths
Doug Ault was 54. He hit .245 with 11 homers and 64 RBIs during the Toronto Blue Jays' inaugural season but he's best known for hitting two home runs in a 9-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on opening day. As a big fan of baseball trivia and Blue
