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Wednesday Link-Off: With or Without Google Reader
Welcome to the post-Google Reader era of The Lowdown Blog. So this weekend has seen troubles with me finding a new RSS reader and WordPress screw up image embedding so now most of them won’t work in a...
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Sorkin, The Newsroom and the Price of Perfection
When you talk about great modern TV series, the conversation will always include a mention of Aaron Sorkin. The man was the driving force behind not one but two modern classics, Sports Night and The...
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Entertainment Link-Off: Show Me the Money
Jackie’s off this weekend and I’ve drawn in. As tends to be the case when I do the ELO, I don’t have any good new releases to talk about this weekend. Sure, Denzel’s got a new movie with Marky Mark but...
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The Newsroom: The Medium vs. The Message
Canadian media theorist and philosopher Marshall McLuhan famously coined the phrase “the medium is the message.” The premise of the phrase is that medium influences the message of a piece of media....
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Entertainment Link-Off: Breaking Gravity
Howdy gang. I’ve drawn in for Jackie this week to cover the entertainment beat. There are two big wide releases this week. Runner Runner stars, but is not directed by, Ben Affleck. Unfortunately, when...
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Sunday Link-Off: ‘Twas the Weekend Before Christmas
We’ve almost reached Christmas. It’s the final weekend before Christmas and I’m having to scramble in a last-minute Christmas present because of a shipping snafu. The perils of online shopping....
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The Lowdown BlogCast: December 24, 2013
It’s only been 18 months since the last episode of the podcast but the boys are back for the annual Lowdown Podcast Christmas Special. On tonight’s return episode, the boys talk about embattled Toronto...
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Sunday Link-Off: The Calm Before The Storm
We’re just a couple of days away from New Year’s Day and we’re going to do the year in review links then. Until Wednesday, we have a normal set of links. Let’s start with Emily Ratajkowski. You may not...
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Wednesday Link-Off: Warming Up Winter
You know, I hate winter. I’ve come to this conclusion after my car wouldn’t start even with CAA’s help and my snowblower brake completely in the span of about two weeks. Why does technology hate me so?...
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Wednesday Link-Off: The Return
The Lowdown Blog is back in business this morning. And because today is Wednesday, it’s time for us to do the middle of the week set of links. Some of these links are a little old but I think they’re...
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Sunday Link-Off: Just Super
Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone! Hold on to your wallets today. Broncos -2 is probably going to see a lot of action on either side. I’d tell you what I’d bet but resident gambling guru Scott would say...
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Wednesday Link-Off: Gone but Not Forgotten
Even though the 2014 Sochi LOLympics are gone, I’m not done reinforcing the fact that they’re an absolutely farce. However, since there are other things happening in the world, it’s not a solely...
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Wednesday Link-Off: Eat, Sleep, Break the Streak
Well, if you were looking for something to watch on Sunday night, you probably did fairly well for yourself. Between Game of Thrones and WrestleMania 30, it was a pretty backed night of TV. While we...
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Entertainment Link-Off: Newsbeat
Hello folks. I don’t want to cause a panic but I’ve drawn in for Jackie this week. He’s off to the Melbourne International Film Festival this weekend. Hopefully he has a few reviews and quick thoughts...
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Sunday Link-Off: Data Tracker
Good news! Doctor Who returned last night with a new Doctor! Even better news! Formula One is back from its summer break this morning. Actually, barring a monsoon, a safety car or a red flag, they...
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Wednesday Link-Off: Goodbye Summer
I don’t know about you guys but summer kinda sucked here in Northern Ontario. Last week had sustained good weather and temperatures above 20° which was so exceedingly rare during summer proper that I’m...
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Entertainment Link-Off: Big Screen or Little Screen
Howdy folks. It’s Steve in for Jackie this week. He picked a good week for me to come in to do the links as a substitute because Marvel and DC are keeping us busy with their ongoing movie and TV...
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Sunday Link-Off: What is Freedom of Expression?
I learned something this week. When you’re travelling, always prepare for the worst. I saw Air Canada take my luggage off the plane and wouldn’t take I’m catching a bus to another destination an hour...
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Sunday Link-Off: Not Safe for Work
After taking last Wednesday off to spend my time writing the Formula One season previews, it’s time for my editions of the link-off to resume normal service. While the title might say NSFW, there...
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Wednesday Link-Off: Power and Politics
Politics isn’t an easy arena to be in. Unless you’re exceptionally popular or just happen to luck into it, chances are that more than half of your constituents will disagree with whatever you do or...
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