I Tell Ya Tuesday - Mark The Date

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

We should make, say, February 7th, "New Year's Resolution Check-In Day."

Monday Morning Music - goin' back

Monday Morning Music is whatever tune I have in my head when I wake up.

Elastica - Connection



In mid 1992 ex-Suede band members Justine Frischmann and Justin Welch decided to form a group. By the autumn of that year, bassist Annie Holland and guitarist Donna Matthews were added. After initially gigging under names such as "Onk", the band settled on the name "Elastica" in October 1992.

Enjoy!

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Wait...What?!?!

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

I don't know who made the double negative, "No, exactly" acceptable, but I will find you and make you pay...

Monday Morning Music - "Fresh air, fir trees..."

Monday Morning Music is whatever tune I have in my head when I wake up.

"Snow" from the movie, "White Christmas"

White Christmas is a 1954 Technicolor musical film starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye that features the songs of Irving Berlin, including the titular "White Christmas". The film was directed by Michael Curtiz and co-stars Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen.

If you have the (mis)fortune of running into myself & my family at this time of year & it starts snowing, don't be surprised if we start singing this.  Consider yourself warned.

Enjoy!



I Tell Ya Tuesday - Rock on...?

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

I've gotta get on the judges panel for the 2012 World Air Guitar Championship.

Monday Morning Music - Beautiful

Monday Morning Music is whatever tune I have in my head when I wake up.

311 - Beautiful Disaster

Starting in 2000 the band began celebrating their "holiday" of 311 Day, held on March 11 (3/11). Every other year the band and thousands of their most loyal fans gather to New Orleans and celebrate with an extended concert put on by 311.

Enjoy!

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Scientists, Get On It!

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

If someone could invent snow that doesn't fall on pavement, winter would be a lot more fun.

Monday Morning Music - This Is A Showdown!

Monday Morning Music is whatever tune I have in my head when I wake up.

Maestro Fresh Wes - Let Your Backbone Slide

Rreleased in 1989, from his debut album Symphony in Effect, as of early 2008, it remained the best-selling Canadian hip hop single of all time.

Enjoy!

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Nation of Champions

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

Canadians should be the only ones allowed to commission championship trophies.

Canadian-based

American-based

'nuff said.



Monday Morning Music - Think For Yourself

Monday Morning Music is whatever tune I have in my head when I wake up.

Nickelback "Burn It To The Ground"



I know, I know, "They suck."  Heard it.  Heard it.  Heard it.  This is the popular refrain from the public when Nickelback is mentioned.  These are the same people that call Metallica sellouts, and Christina Aguilera fat.  Look, we all love to belong to something bigger than ourselves, but just think for yourself.  Music is art, and art is subjective.  I know Nickelback only has 3 songs; the power ballad, the tounge-in-cheek party song, and the stadium rock anthem (as seen above), but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.  AC/DC, the Rolling Stones, and Aerosmith still sell out arenas around the world but haven't done an unique album in decades (outside of Aerosmith's, "Honkin' on Bobo" which didn't sell nearly as well as their previous offerings).  What I'm saying is, I'd wager that if you clicked on the link above, you just might be tapping your heel and/or bobbing your head by the time it's over.

Enjoy!

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Welcome Back, Sid

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

Beyond the talent, there's nobody that works harder in the NHL than Sidney Crosby.

Monday Morning Music - "Have You Ever Noticed..."

Monday Morning Music is whatever tune I had in my head when I woke up.

Bobby McFerrin - Seinfeld theme song

"Seinfeld" ran on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons.  It developed a cult-like following thanks to classic episodes like, "The Bubble Boy", "The Puffy Shirt", and, "The Contest."  The theme will be instantly recognizable to anyone from my generation and, thanks to syndication, to others as well.

Enjoy!

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Public Service

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

In politics, the quickest way to piss someone off is to do something.

Monday Morning Music - Missing the Argos

Monday Morning Music is whatever tune I had in my head when I woke up.

Breaking Benjamin - Blow Me Away

As a Toronto Argonauts season ticket holder for the past 6 seasons, I've come to really enjoy the non-televised player introductions.  My favourite to date was the use of this song.  There was a corresponding video that I'm really, really hoping the Argos will post on their YouTube channel (which you should really subscribe to!).

Enjoy!

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Thanks For Participating

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

There were few things more humiliating in elementary school than "winning" the Canada Fitness participation pin.

Monday Morning Music - Anyway

Monday Morning Music is whatever tune I've got in my head when I wake up.

"Anyway" (hidden version) by Dynamite Hack

Really entertaining album.  If you're patient (or not paying attention), this little gem is hiding at the end of the playlist.  Enjoy!

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Hey! Watch it!

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

There should be a yellow line down the middle of every sidewalk that you should stay to the right of, just like on the road.

Monday Morning Music - Oh baby!

Monday Morning Music is a tune that was in my head when I woke up.

Travis - Hit Me Baby One More Time

Legend says this was originally the band screwing around during a sound test for a live performance for a radio interview.  Regardless of where it came from, it's the best version of this song out there.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - We Think With Language

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

I never wanted this guy to leave, as he still had much to teach us.

Monday Morning Music - The One That Will Bring Balance

Monday Morning Music is a tune I was thinking about when I woke up this morning.

Duel of the Fates - John Williams Orchestra



One of the things I've always loved about "Star Wars" is the scope of the story.  George Lucas once referred to it as "Space Opera" and all great operas have great music.  John Williams' score sets the tone and pushes the story forward as well (if not better) than any other movie out there.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Think your town is tough?

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

My hometown's got "Danger sewers!"

Monday Morning Music - Oh No!

Monday Morning Music is a tune that I was thinking about when I woke up this morning. 

"You Really Got Me" by Van Halen.

Originally done by The Kinks, Van Halen did a cover of this song for their '78 self-titled debut album.  Their video was, well, not interesting enough for me to post, but I remembered the Nissan commercial (although I thought it was Mazda) and it's one of my faves.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - VOTE!

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

If you don't vote, you waive your right to complain about decisions made by the government for the duration of their term.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Can Everyone See This?

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

People that make power point presentations and then read every word on the slides must think we're all illiterate.  

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Back To School

I Tell Ya Tuesday is a quick hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

 The day after Labour Day when you're in school is exciting/scary, when you first leave is weird and when you've been out of school for a while is nostalgic.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Bachelor Life

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

You know you're a bachelor when you're looking forward to Kraft Dinner

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Activate!

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

People that list, "political activist" as their profession are usually quick to criticize, but rarely present a viable alternative.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Butthead!

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

People younger than me that smoke confuse the hell outta me.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - When Did They Sign You?

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

People that use the word "we" when talking about the success or failure of their favourite pro sports team really bothers me.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Crank Up The Jargon

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick-hit thought of the day.

I tell ya...

I never realized how confusing "Bus Stop" must've been for people

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Bodily Functions

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

 You don't have to be smart to laugh at farts, but you have to be dumb not to.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - LMFAO

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

Every time you end a chat or text message with chat short form or an emoticon, somewhere, an English teacher dies.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Keeping On Schedule

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

 If you don't think anyone's reading your blog, skip a day & see what happens.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Culinary Thoughts.

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

Cheese & bacon make EVERYTHING better. 

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Heard it.

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick hit thought of the day.

I tell ya...

Cliches are so because they've been heard by enough people to feel factual.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Movin'

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

Somebody's gotta develop furniture with hand holds to make it easier to move.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Inlines

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" Is a quick hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

If you call all inline skates "Rollerblades", I don't think we can be friends.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Bikes

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

It takes a LOT of self-control to not clothesline an adult that's riding their bike on the sidewalk.

I Tell Ya Tuesday - Frank's Red Hot

"I Tell Ya Tuesday" is a quick hit thought of the day.

I Tell Ya...

 "Frank's Red Hot" is absolutely fantastic!

Mark it with an "X"

Canadians (hopefully most of 'em) will go to the polls on Monday, May 2 to select which party will lead the nation...Until government is defeated at the first possible opportunity by the opposition.

See, the flaw of the minority government is also its strength - the Prime Minister must tailor bill proposals that appeal to other parties to garner their support, creating (in theory) a more balanced bill, but also gives opposition parties the power to defeat the government when they see polls showing them falling out of favour with the populace.  But, I digress.

I've voted in every federal, provincial and municipal election since I turned 18 and I will continue "The Streak" tomorrow.  Here's the problem:  I'm suffering from voter apathy.  I've seen the ads, heard the promises, read the platforms, but I don't believe anyone.  You can promise anything during a campaign, but nobody says you have to follow through with any of 'em.  Some would say that a situation like that would come back to haunt a party in the next election, but saying that someone didn't do what they said they were going to do is very vague and tough to bring someone down with.  It's far easier to point to what they actually did - in politics, the quickest way to piss someone off is to do something.  The other problem is that with 5 national parties it fractures the popular vote to practically guarantee a minority government, which means the government won't be able to keep their promises because they'll have to adjust bills to convince at least one other party to support it.  

Since it's a private ballot I won't tip my hand to who I'll be voting for, but for any parties that may stumble upon this wee blog; anyone that promises to make all campaign promises legally binding will get my vote.

Jube.

The Saga Begins...

Alrighty, jumping on the blog train...About 12 years too late, eh?

 The name, "Jube Theories" came from a good friend in high school who coined the phrase after I wondered aloud, "Hey, if construction workers on this continent whistle at attractive women, and European sports fans whistle to show displeasure, do you think European construction workers boo attractive women?"  Clearly, I'm warped.

 This'll probably be mostly gibberish - whatever comes to my twisted little mind that I don't have the common sense to keep to myself. 


Enjoy!

Jube.