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Thursday, 12 August 2004

Today Is The Anniversary Of The Blackout
The biggest blackout in North America's history occurred on this date last year. Some said the "The Philadelphia Experiment" could have caused it. Others said it was a freak accident from a thunderstorm or something like that. Whatever the cause, here was my posting on that event last year. Enjoy the pictures:
Where were you during the blackout?
The Philadelphia Experiment

Posted by qualteam at 10:21 PM EDT

Updated: Thursday, 12 August 2004 10:35 PM EDT

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Wednesday, 11 August 2004

The Planet Graceworld/Rock And Roll Dreams
Approximately 200 years ago an alien starship picked up a distress message from a star close to earth. It was coded in the form of a rock and roll song. At that time, rock and roll was unknown in this galaxy.

The SOS lead to a planet that had been destroyed by a nuclear war. The content of the message was something like this:

You can't run away forever
But there's nothing wrong with getting a good head start
You want to shut out the night
You want to shut down the sun
You want to shut away the pieces of a broken heart

Think of how we'd lay down together
We'd be listening to the radio so loud and so strong
Every golden nugget coming like a gift of the gods
Someone must have blessed us when he gave us those songs

I treasure your love
I never want to lose it
You've been through the fires of hell
And I know you've got the ashes to prove it

I treasure your love
I want to show you how to use it
You've been through a lot of pain in the dirt
And I know you've got the scars to prove it

Remember everything that I told you
Well I'm telling you again that it's true
When you're alone and afraid
And you're completely amazed
To find there's nothing anybody can do
Keep on believing
And you'll discover baby

There's always something magic
There's always something new
And when you really, really need it the most
That's when rock and roll dreams come through
The beat is yours forever
The beat is always true
And when you really, really need it the most
That's when rock and roll dreams come through...for you...

Once upon a time was a backbeat
Once upon a time all the chords came to life
And the angels had guitars even before they had wings
If you hang on to a chorus you get through the night

I treasure your love
I never want to lose it
You've been through the fires of hell
And I know you've got the ashes to prove it
I treasure your love
I want to show you how to use it
You've been through a lot of pain in the dirt
And I know you've got the scars to prove it

Remember everything that I told you
Well I'm telling you again that it's true
You're never alone cause you can put on the phones
And let the drummer tell your heart what to do
Keep on believing
And you'll discover baby

There's always something magic
There's always something new
And when you really, really need it the most
That's when rock and roll dreams come through
The beat is yours forever
The beat is always true
And when you really, really need it the most
That's when rock and roll dreams come through...for you...

The rest is history that we should all know about.

Posted by qualteam at 10:49 PM EDT

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Tuesday, 10 August 2004

Contacting The Spirits Of Graceworld
Mood:

spacey
As I said in earlier posts, various kinds of music improves past life memory. This was researched intensely on a bombed out ruin called "Graceworld".

Preservation of memories can be linked to musical vibrations like rock and roll. To experience this phenomena for yourself, link hands with two or more baby boomers. Close your eyes and listen to the soft or hard rock from the 50s and 60s. This should be done with 10 to 30 songs in order to get into the space of those who created the original music.

One should listen as quietly as possible without singing along, moving or entering comments.

The point is to link up with other souls from this planet, share experiences and recover lost energy.

Afterwords, one can discuss the visions and feelings that were experienced while holding hands and listening to the music. This should prove interesting and enlightening to all concern.

Please give me feedback on this technique if you use it.
Send Me An E-Mail

Posted by qualteam at 10:00 PM EDT

Updated: Tuesday, 10 August 2004 10:13 PM EDT

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Monday, 9 August 2004

The Number One Bank In Canada
Mood:

sharp
That would be President's Choice Financial(a branchless bank). With no banking fees on withdrawals and Interac, you can do all of your transactions from a CIBC bank machine or on your President's Choice website.

The bank also gives you grocery points on pc credit card transactions, bill payments and Interac withdrawals.

A credit line interac withdrawal can also be made through "the savings" button on the interac machine. How many bank cards have that feature?

There's also a high interest savings account and mortgages are usually lower than most banks.

P.S.The credit line is only a point and a half above prime(presently, 5:75%).

What's your favourite Canadian bank and why?
President's Choice Financial

Posted by qualteam at 10:26 PM EDT

Updated: Monday, 9 August 2004 10:31 PM EDT

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Sunday, 8 August 2004

My Mother's 80th Birthday
Mood: celebratory
Doreen Mary Barron celebrated her birthday today in her son's home in Brampton, Ontario. This was the first time all the Barrons have been together since their nephew's wedding two years ago.
It was also the first time David's mother and two brother visited his five level backsplit.
Needless to say, there was more alcohol and food than anyone could consume. That just tells you we're all getting older and we just can't party like we did 20 years ago.
Pictures Of The Barron Family

Posted by qualteam at 11:08 PM EDT

Updated: Sunday, 8 August 2004 11:12 PM EDT

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Friday, 6 August 2004

My Top Ten High Energy Rock Songs Of All Time
Mood: caffeinated
Rock and roll has been around for 50 years and fortunately, I was there to see some high octane performances at the beginning. When I first saw Elvis on the Dorsey Show do "Tutti Fruiti", I knew that this was youthful crazy music.

After listening to thousands of rock songs here are my high energy favourites. Feel free to give me your list.
1. Devil With The Blue Dress On/Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
2. Jailhouse Rock/Elvis Presley
3. The Fly/Chubby Checker
4. Bad To The Bone/George Thorogood And The Destroyers
5. I Love Rock And Roll/Joan Jett And The Blackhearts
6. Believe/Cher
7. We're Not Going To Take It Anymore/Twisted Sister
8. Shook Me All Night Long/ACDC
9. Angel Of Harlem/U2
10.Roll Over Beethoven/The Beatles
Somebody's Top 500 Song List

Posted by qualteam at 10:35 PM EDT

Updated: Friday, 6 August 2004 10:50 PM EDT

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Thursday, 5 August 2004

Please Songwriting Idol/ Not Karaoke Idol!!!
Mood: down
Canadian Idol is quickly becoming good karaoke versus bad karaoke. Yes, even the background arrangements are prerecorded.

What can you say about this show and other "Idol" shows on planet earth? It's very difficult to make hits out of earlier hits. Usually, a good creative singer trys to make a hit out of something that was a flop like "Mandy" by Barry Manlilow: Flop for someone else, a hit for Barry.

However, on yesterday's variety TV shows like "American Bandstand" and "The Ed Sullivan Show" singers became a success by introducing new material that was really great. This includes Elvis, The Beatles and just about anyone who had a catchy tune.

Original material that is performed on Idol shows appears to be under 1 per cent.

Having sung in many karaoke contests myself, I know there are many good singers but few good songs.

What the music business needs are artists who can blow an audience away with original music that is either sung by themselves or others. This was a successful formula by songwriters in the Brill building, Motown, Nashville and England.

What about a new reality show called "Songwriting Idol?" Sounds great, but I believe the people who control the recording industry are convinced that "Idol Karaoke" will be their salvation. What do you think?
Drop me a line.

Posted by qualteam at 11:23 PM EDT

Updated: Thursday, 5 August 2004 11:30 PM EDT

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Wednesday, 4 August 2004

Movie Review 78: Women Vs Men
Two husbands cheat on their wives by going to a strip bar and then participating in lap dances. They try to justify it, but the wives don't buy the entertainment explanations.

Shallow story line has some hilarious moments with a superstud friend in a loin cloth who tries to straighten things out between the husbands and wives. Two and a half stars.
More Reviews Of Women Vs Men

Posted by qualteam at 10:48 PM EDT

Updated: Wednesday, 4 August 2004 10:50 PM EDT

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Tuesday, 3 August 2004

The Village Is Number One At The Boxoffice
Mood: spacey
Despite many negative reviews, The Village finished first at the boxoffice this weekend. Whatever the flaws were in this film, it didn't deter a young audience from seeing it.

There is an appetite for original mystery thrillers in different audiences which isn't being fulfilled by sequels or remakes of hit movies.
More Reviews Of The Village
Try Penetrating The Mysteries of Area 53

Posted by qualteam at 10:08 PM EDT

Updated: Tuesday, 3 August 2004 10:15 PM EDT

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Monday, 2 August 2004

Another Newfoundland Invention
It's called "Ride-On Mower".

Those Newfys are smart buy.

Does it come with a case of Canadian or Moosehead beer?

Posted by qualteam at 10:13 PM EDT

Updated: Saturday, 21 August 2004 5:40 PM EDT

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