The strength of Tuscaloosa is the people, and 'THEY' will overcome.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama -

The Royal Wedding - Enough already, I didn't receive my invitation so I'm not watching, um, going.

Toronto, Canadar (CANADA) - (That's how THEY say it, I don't know where they get the "r" from) Is it just me or is this Royal Wedding thing too much for everybody. They have created stamps, dolls, coins, trinkets, bobbleheads, complete TV/Radio coverage, and we are all suppose to be interested?
It's a wedding. I'm happy for William but it's too much for me.

It's as if the media is telling us, we should be interested in this whole big spending spree and everything associated with it. Am I the only one not interested?

Let us know what you think of it all. I have mixed feelings on the Monarchy in Canada, but all the fuss is a bit too much for me.
I don't usually watch much on TV live anymore because of DVR/PVR so it gives me the opportunity when the Royal stuff comes on to just click through it, and I seem to be doing a lot of clicking the last few days, since it's on every newscast. Bloody HELL ...But I must admit, I do like the crowns.
And why are they calling her "Kate" when her name is Catherine? Most parents name their girls Catherine because they don't want people to call them "Kate."

Daniel … Toronto, CANADA
My take on everything

Can you believe this HAT, yikes. This is how much out of control this thing is, women are suppose to wear hats (by tradition, not required) but someone did not wear a hat and is now ostracized  by the British community, Huh ?


This is the Queen arriving at the Westminster Abbey, (founded 960) BELOW, and what's in her purse? Yes, I confess, I did watch a bit of it. I'm so happy for the two of them and so happy everything went smoothly. She's on our money?

Talk about ‘Big Brother’ it’s alive and well with Apples iPhone/iPad – iTracker.

Looking for ING Key - $25 - scroll to bottom ...
Toronto, CANADA – It was uncovered when Michigan State Police (MSP) had revealed that they have a gadget that allows them to download all information in under two minutes from a person’s iPhone/iPad when they pull them over for a traffic violation and ask “may I search your car” and go about searching and then download all details from their cell phone which is mysteriously, secretly stored on the iPhone/iPad for up to one year. Since you agreed to the search, they assume it is legal. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)  in the USA has a different view on this and have launched a vigorous investigation.
It has been reported that it stores, GPS, photos, emails, calendar, phone numbers, and many other things that you have on your phone and even though you have deleted them, they are still accessible from this device even if you have them password protected.
And the big question is why has Apple not disclosed this information and it is also reported that you do not have the ability to “opt out” of this unwanted, unknown, “Big Brother,’ private surveillance.
The MSP said “no problem” the ACLU can do an investigation and get the “freedom of information” data that they are collecting, but it would cost them over $500,000 to divulge that data.

UPDATE - There is an app (not from apple) which can/may solve this problem. It's called UNTRACKERED and you can click the link and check it out.

Did you ever get CASH, $25.00 to open a bank account, well you can do it now with ING and they even pay you interest .. FLIP OVER for LINK - Check it out.  
And believe it or not, the bank account is FEE FREE, yes no fees ever! 
You are required to make a minimum deposit of $100, but where else can you make 25% interest in one transaction instantly. Huh? … 
Just CLICK the FLIP OVER button to the right and then SIGN ME UP.


Daniel … Toronto, CANADA
My take on everything

Lots of action at Toronto Women's Roller Derby (TORD) Saturday.

Toronto - A good turnout at the Downsview Park Saturday night for the Women's Roller Derby League (TORD) just under 1000 fans. Rough and tumble action all night.
Very well organized event and fun for all ages, they even have a scoreboard which is generated from a laptop computer.

Spectators are allowed to sit ringside but cautioned in case a player falls into them. No-one under 19 is allowed at the edge of the rink in case of a wipe-out, which thankfully happens quite a lot.

Saturday's bout by The Death Track Dolls and Smoke City Betties didn't disappoint, as you can see pictured above, Jammers, Betty Bomber (23) of Death Track Dolls and Rug Burn (83) of Smoke City Betties.

The organizers have a team of first aid specialists on hand in case of injury and last night there were very few.
The crowd is spirited on by announcer "Crankypants" who gives a play by play and updates on the action.

The teams will take their break when they travel to Montreal for The Beast of the East Tournament at Arena St. Louis, April 30 and May 1.


Next bout is Saturday, May 14 with Gore-Gore Rollergirls up against Smoke City Betties.

After the trip to Montreal teams come back and enter into playoffs starting Saturday, June 11 with Team 1 vs. Team 2 and the Championship final will be held on Saturday, June 25 at The Hanger at Downsview Parc/Park.

Tickets are $18 and can be purchased in advance ONLINE or select locations for $12, but get them early, as they go fast.

Don't forget, Toronto Roller Derby League (TORD) will be hosting an International Tournament in December 2011 at a still unannounced location with 13 teams from all over the world.

Daniel .. Toronto, CANADA

My take on everything

Union dispute in Wisconsin has turned uglier, union's boycotting 'none supporters.'

Union Grove, Wisconsin - Get a load of this, if you are aware of the situation in Wisconsin, where the Governor Scott Walker(R) is trying to disallow union bargaining rights to save money for the state, union executives have sent letters to small businesses in the state "demanding that they put up a union support sign" or they will be boycotted by their union members. Jim Parrett, Field Representative, AFSCME (State Gov't Employees union) Council 24. If a small business refused to put up the sign and wanted to remain neutral, that would be the same as saying "NO" according to Parrett. The union leader has been reported to be saying this is "punishment" for not putting up a sign supporting the union's cause.

Dated March 28, 2011, the letter is addressed to "DEAR UNION GROVE AREA BUSINESS OWNER/MANAGER," read the complete letter by clicking the LINK.

Dawn Bobo, 54, grandmother and small business owner (Village Dollar store) in Union Grove, Wisconsin, says "She won't be bullied" and came up with her own sign. (above) In this small town in Wisconsin it has become an National story and now it has become an International story, no-one likes this bullying.

I tried to contact Mrs. Bobo in Union Grove, Friday afternoon but she was on her way to a National TV interview on Fox News and had a chance to speak with her husband Craig, who said,

"It's not going quite like they (union) figured it was going to go, as far as the union thought, and it's been very busy here in the store this week since all this started."

Daniel ... Toronto, CANADA

UFC 129 at Rogers Centre on April 30th – only two tickets available – email requests only, dont wait, all tickets SOLD OUT.

UPDATE - April 5/2011 - Final decision will be made April 15/2011 and face value of tickets is $60.50 and will go to best offer by April 15/2010 and full disclosure, tickets are 500 level and are not together. Best offer so far is $150 each and you can pay my PayPal account or we meet at Dundas Square and exchange. Tickets will be sent by Priority Post if you use PayPal for payment. For larger view CLICK HERE to see tickets.

April 26 - TICKETS still available, best OFFER.

UPDATE – MARCH 14/2011 – Finally got the two tickets today (physically) and are available, but as I said they are not together and are in the nose-bleed sections in the 500′s. Leave a message here or email me. They're all SOLD OUT but I have two so don't miss your chance to be there.

UPDATE – February 13/2011 – Rogers Centre, Toronto April 30th 2 tickets available, not together but once you get in you’re okay. Going to highest bidder, open now. Don’t miss the biggest crowd ever for a UFC fight and be there in person. 47,000 tickets were sold out in 7 minutes on Thursday, and the rest went in about 10 minutes on Saturday with an expected crowd of 58,000.

No calls, email requests only. Email Me HERE or ( dandmb50@bell.net ) These are official tickets purchased from Ticketmaster on Saturday by myself.
You can see by going to a ticket site online the prices are very high, and if you click the ticket GRID you can see exactly where the tickets are situated.
Tickets everywhere are going fast so don’t be left out of the biggest event to hit North America. Floor seating is reported to be going for $40,000, but I would not pay that.


Daniel … Toronto, CANADA
My take on everything

CLICK the GRID HERE for larger seating chart.

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