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About Gabriel

I’ve lived in more than fifty places. I've been paid to pick stones out of fields, take backstage photos of Britney Spears, and report on Internet privacy issues. My photos have been published in several newspapers, and a couple of magazines.

Canadian Inventions — Lithium & Alkaline Batteries

Posted on February 23, 2007 by Gabriel

Big Sugar: Canadian “Ride Like Hell”; ‘500 Pounds‘ (1993) . Your first act of youthful anarchic aggression was tossing Pablum, a Canadian invention, into your mom’s face, or jamming a spoonful up your nose. Your second act of youthful aggression … Continue reading →

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Essential Canadian Books — Ten Lost Years 1929-1939: Memories of Canadians Who Survived The Depression

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Gabriel

Oscar Peterson: Canadian “You Look Good To Me”; ‘Oscar Peterson: And the Bassists [Live In Montreux]’ (1977) Ten Lost Years 1929-1939: Memories of Canadians Who Survived The Depression Barry Broadfoot (1973): In 1972, Broadfoot, a Canadian reporter working for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Canadian Authors, Canadian Books, Canadian News, Canadian Politics, Climate Change, CSN:AFU Aboot Canada, CSN:AFU Greatest Hits, globalization, Native Issues, poverty | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

Monday’s Top Three News Stories (PBS, CBC, CTV, BBC): 02/19/07

Posted on February 19, 2007 by Gabriel

The Band: Canadian “I Shall Be Released”; ‘Music From Big Pink’ (1968) . The First Three News Stories On 02/19/07 . (7pm) PBS: The News Hour With Jim Lehrer: 1) American Base Attacked: Six American soldiers were killed in Iraq today, … Continue reading →

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Canadian Inventions — Pablum

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Gabriel

K-OS: Canadian “The Seekwell”; ‘Atlantis‘ (2006) Your first act of youthful anarchic aggression was taking a bowl of this stuff and dumping it on your head, in your mom’s lap, throwing it across the room, spitting it into your fathers … Continue reading →

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Canadians Invented Hollywood

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Gabriel

Alanis Morissette: Canadian “You Oughta Know”; ‘Jagged Little Pill’ (1995) Five Things You Need To Know Aboot Canadian Movie’s Part Two: A New Hope [Part One: A Talking Beaver & A Jesus Alien] 1) Canadians Love Pirate(d) Movies: American movies … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Top Three News Stories (BBC, ABC, PBS, CBC, CTV): 02/12/07

Posted on February 12, 2007 by Gabriel

Steppenwolf: Canadian “Born To Be Wild”; ‘Steppenwolf‘ (1968) . The First Three News Stories On 02/12/07: . (6pm) BBC World News 1) Iran Responds To American Accusations: Diplomats from the United States and Great Britain have been complaining for years aboot Iranian … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Canada, Canadian Music, Canadian News, Canadian Politics, CSN:AFU Monday's News, European Union, Great Britain, Humor, Humour, Liberal Party of Canada, Pot, Punk | 6 Comments