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I am a 46 year old, married father of 3 adult age "children".

I have contributed music and concert reviews, as well as opinion pieces to a Vancouver Ezine in the past, and I also write short stories.

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Alternative music of the 90s: An overview: 10 of 15
Although it could be argued that alternative music started in the late Eighties, there is no doubt that the Nineties would be defined by the music and the bands that were part of this genre. In fact, the list of alternative bands from that decade now looks like a who's who of rock royalty, as many of these acts made a name f... More..
Sciences > Zoology The evidence of evolution: 8 of 12
Although the theory of evolution is widely accepted as scientific fact by many, a backlash still exists against this train of thought by those who feel it is an insult to their religious sensibilities. But the reality is that the truth lies somewhere in between the two contrasting trains of thought, and that to deny the real... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Highest selling recording artists ever: 6 of 9
In the history of recorded music, there are five acts that have sales of over 500 million units, which puts them at the top of the musical heap. They are the Beatles, Bing Crosby, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Jackson. The Beatles are the highest selling band of all time and still out-sell most contemporary acts today, a... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics What's the best medicine? It's exercise!: 6 of 9
Exercise is one of the most important ways of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and the good news is that you don't have to run a marathon to reap rewards. It has been proven through a number of studies that all that is required is a 30 minute workout, 3 times a week, for most people to see concrete and lasting results. Our b... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The difference between hard rock and heavy metal: 4 of 6
I have been an avid music fan since hearing Sgt. Peppers on my uncle's stereo back in the late '60s. And the one tune that really got to me because it stood out as the hardest on the album, was Sgt. Pepper's Reprise. It had a sound that was unique at the time of it's release in '67, but by the end of the year Hendrix and Cre... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hockey NHL team profile: 2007-2008 Chicago Blackhawks: 2 of 3
If there was ever a team to get excited about when looking towards the future, it would undoubtedly be the Chicago Blackhawks of 2007-2008. You could almost compare them to the Pittsburgh Penguins of the early '90s and even today, to see how they built a league contender by drafting well and bringing in the occasional vetera... More..
Sciences > Anthropology (Other) The link between human evolution and migration: 2 of 3
The link between human evolution and migration has been an integral part of our history, going back to the earliest recorded times of our species' existence. As we became more intelligent and increased the use of man-made tools and animal transport, we increased the means of travel to the point it is at today. With the excep... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Death of a friend: 19 of 28
Death of a Mountie The distant howl of a lone wolf on a cold winters' night has always inspired goosebumps and a feeling of serenity. There is something quintessentially Canadian about it, especially if it's in the isolated regions of the north. RCMP Constable Douglas Scott earned the nickname wolf' from his colleagues in a ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Tips on improving your body mass index: 7 of 10
A few simple tips on improving your body mass index are to eat properly, watch alcohol consumption, and incorporate some type of exercise regimen into your life on a consistent basis. It's really that simple, although many people seem to feel that it is too evasive and difficult a task to ever work in their life. But the tru... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Starting an effective exercise program: 25 of 35
I am a 45 year old male, and I have exercised regularly for twenty years now. Not surprisingly, I am told I have the body of a thirty something, and that's good to hear at my age. I was a personal trainer at a fitness club for a few years and one question I was asked by men and women alike was, how do I get in shape. And by ... More..