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Music pulled from the podcast.

Posted by ToxicDoom | Tuesday, November 11, 2008 | Announcements

Wow - this is the first time i've ever pulled something from the podcast...and, i'm hoping it's the last. I wanted to get some of the big labels on board, and due to licensing terms, Warner Music artists have been the first to get pulled. I'm very sorry guys, but, i don't want to get a cease & desist letter telling me that i have to remove them anyways. Or, in the worst case scenario, have the podcast pulled.

These are the artists that are currently "In violation". If things change, i will let you guys know. However, as of now - i wanna co-operate with the labels. The list isn't "small" - but, it's not too big right now either :)

Alanis Morissette
Billy Talent
Blue Rodeo
Buck 65
Great Big Sea
Hot Hot Heat
Sarah Slean
Simple Plan
Bif Naked
Barenaked Ladies
Bedouin Soundclash
Big Wreck
Comeback Kid
Cute Is What We Aim For
Daniel Powter
Funeral For A Friend
Gnarls Barkley
Gym Class Heroes
Paramore
Story Of The Year
Tantric
The Academy Is...
The Streets
The Veronicas
Unwritten Law

That's the current list as of tonight. To make up for this list of pulled music, i will be finding more artists and bands to work with! I'm hopeful that in the month's to come that Warner Music Canada will join the team, and that the artists pulled tonight will come back into play sometime in 2009.

But, for now - i value the labels that are working with me, and even the ones that still aren't on board. I wish things could be different, but, that's not the case right now. Nonetheless, Universal Media Group is still among the first big label to work with me - So, more of their music will be added! And, you can still expect all the independent stuff you've come to know and love!

If things change - you will be the first to know! Hopefully this will be the only cut going into the new year - and, the last in the podcast!

Canada's Worst Driver 4

Posted by ToxicDoom | Monday, November 10, 2008 | CanEHdian

So it just occurred to me today that Medicine Hat is back on CWD! Amazing lol. We won it a few years ago - and, now - we're back to see if we can dominate it again.

That's prob'ly not saying much about this city lol. But, nonetheless - we actually have a cool driver in season 4 - Ashley Van Ham. She's 21, and was nominated by her husband, Bryan. Here's a little Fact sheet about her!

Ashley Van Ham, 21
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Nominated by husband Bryan

Ashley is a distracted and technically unskilled driver. She cuts people off while she is driving and doesn’t look before she changes lanes. Ashley’s favorite option on her new car is a 110V outlet so she can plug in her curling iron. She has been in six car accidents in just a couple of years. Her husband Bryan has spent well over $15K out of his own pocket to fix her car. She has become a high-risk driver and her license renewal has cost her $1,700. Husband Bryan says they should have divorce papers on hand while driving. She gets upset and frustrated in new driving situations and takes it out on Bryan who in return mocks her. She is dangerously relaxed in her hometown of Medicine Hat, but outside her comfort zone she freaks out.

Evidence:

* Two demerit points away from losing her license
* Has had six accidents in a couple of years
* Constantly argues with Bryan while in the car
* Has forked out nearly $2,000 to renew her license
* Bryan has spent over $15,000 on vehicle damage

Issues:

* Inability to make her own decisions while driving
* Relies heavily on hubby Bryan

Motivation:

* The safety of her nine-month old baby
* Keeping her license
* Financial costs of her bad driving
I will TRY and have some vids up of her ASAP! Though, with Discovery Canada, it's a little hard! So, bare with me. However, if you're Canadian, and wanna watch some of the episodes - go to discoverychannel.ca and click on the video player. To check out the first episode, you can click Here