Tunesday: The Girls of Summer 2014

Summer solstice is fast approaching, which means it's almost time to break out the tunes that'll enliven the atmosphere for the sunny days and summer nights up ahead! Here are some of the female-driven tracks I'm looking forward to playing this Summer 2014... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sE_Rc6zkVY Didi Benami - Trouble (from Reverie) Sitting in the twilight of a daydream …

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Share Your World – Week 24

What makes you feel the most secure? I feel most secure when I'm listening to my music on my iPod. Songs are not just the soundtrack to my life, but trusted and faithful friends as well. If you were a shoe, what kind would you be and why? I would be a pair of ballet flats. That …

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Share Your World – Week 23

Would you rather be stuck in a small plane with mild turbulence for 2 hours or be a passenger in a car racing the Daytona 500? A passenger in a car racing the Daytona 500, because how often will you get the opportunity to fulfill that need for speed? Of course, I'd have to ensure that I'd …

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Share Your World – Week 22

Regarding animals would you prefer not having them around or having domestics pets, farm animals, or seeing them in nature or the zoo? Since I was a kid, I have always wanted a pet. We did have a tank full of fish for a while, but they were pretty much there for decoration. I wanted …

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Share Your World – Week 21

If you could make a 15 second speech to the entire world, what would you say? Worry less. Whatever it is that's troubling you, you can overcome it. Smile more. Let the world see the beauty of your light and in turn, feel joy. Embrace change. There are opportunities just waiting for you to embrace them. …

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Life Lessons Learned From… Maya Angelou

Beloved American literary figure Maya Angelou has passed away at the age of 86 at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Maya Angelou was one of the most influential voices of our generation. As a teacher, a speaker, an activist, and a survivor, she was a warrior for civil equality. As a writer and a multi-faceted …

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Book Review: Then And Always

Want to add a little romance and mystery to your summer reading list? Look no further than Dani Atkins' debut novel, Then and Always, which Penguin Canada predicts to be the breakout beach read of 2014. Rachel Wiltshire's life reads like a dream: she has a great group of friends, a handsome and desirable boyfriend, and an acceptance …

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Daughtry Rocks the Hard Rock Casino in Vancouver

Rock band Daughtry performed at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver theatre in Coquitlam, BC on May 23rd, 2014 - their first concert in the city in seven years. Their setlist included songs from the new album, Baptized ("Baptized", "Waiting For Superman", "Traitor", "Wild Heart", "Witness", "Battleships", and "Long Live Rock And Roll", tracks from Leave This Town ("No …

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Caleb Johnson Wins American Idol Season 13

Congratulations to Caleb Johnson, the winner of American Idol Season 13! The big-voiced, retro rocker from Asheville, North Carolina, who successfully channeled his classic rock/southern bluesy-rock sound into stand-out performances each week, was named the champion of the 2014 edition of the long-running singing competition. As first proven by Season 12's Candice Glover, another returnee contestant turned …

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Share Your World – Week 20

If you could go back and visit any time period, what time would you travel to and why? I would like to travel back to 1955-1965. I love the retro aesthetic/style and pop culture (especially the music and movies) of the time. I'd especially want to be there to see the explosion of Elvis Presley's career and …

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