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Talk about a trip down memory lane. The one thing that bonded my dad, big bro Zain and myself back in the day was some good ol’ wrestling! The likes of the Ultimate Warrior, Andre the Giant and the immortal Hulk Hogan were the icons that had us screaming at the TV during Saturday Night’s Main Event, all in an effort to help dictate the already orchestrated outcome.

This past Sunday, Team Hogan came to the Red Robinson Theatre and we managed to squeeze in some quality time before this epic photo opp that I’ll be sharing with my mini-Meghjis one day.

 Can you dig it Brother!!!!!!!    RM

So I saw Vienna from the Bachelor (no she wasn’t crying), NHL defenceman Mathieu Schneider in line at the hotel buffet getting an omelette (no he’s not coming back to the Canucks anytime soon), not to mention some guy from General Hospital (no I don’t watch General Hospital, some ladies on my city tour pointed it out – Days of Our Lives…that’s another story), but during my trip to LA last week, one of the best experiences would have to be breakfast at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles. Yes, that is tasty fried chicken, a big ol’ waffle with syrup and we topped it off with some mac and cheese and a gravy covered biscuit. Cue the heart palpitations.

La La land not only offered up a cardiac arrest for breakfast. The city boasts a great variety for nightlife.  The Bazaar Lounge at the SLS Hotel is a must do if you’re looking for great tapas and a sexy ambiance.  I loved the Santa Monica Pier, but could have done without the parking lot for a freeway.  Lots of fun stories and quality time spent with Kelly and her family.

It’s nice to be back though, helping wake you up once again. See you bright and early……RM

…..but you probably didn’t hear much about the result after this past weekend’s G20 summit was marred with pictures of police cars blazing, police using brutal force and imposters disguised as “protesters” damaging the city of Toronto and for what?

The idea of having the twenty most influential leaders together in one place is encouraging for the greater good, but why the bill for such an event exceeds a billion dollars of our tax money and why this meeting of the minds takes place in of the biggest metropolitan cities in Canada are big question marks that led to disdain.

I am sad as an opportunity was missed this weekend. The opportunity for peaceful protesters to truly have their voices heard in standing up for what they believe. Instead, a few black clad radicals spoiled the opportunity for debate with selfish actions of vandalism and destruction. Perhaps the system could be changed to allow more of a venue for voices to be heard so that when we look back at these Summits we could applaud progress rather than senseless violence.

RM

Last Friday I was in Cabo soaking up the sun and this weekend, the first official weekend of summer, I’ll be doing the same in Vancouver. We had a great week on BT covering World Cup Fever and now that it’s down to the Final 16, the intensity will rise.

It’s hard to believe that today also marks the one year anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson. There is no doubt his legacy will continue to inspire the masses and musicians for years to come. He dreamed big, was passionate about his craft and one of the rarest talents we will ever see in our time. I’ll be spending many hours watching the specials dedicated to the man, as his life is the true definition of reality television.

Have a great weekend, see you bright and early Monday morning.

RM

How crazy are people about soccer? Take a look at this site to see the England goaltending mishap versus the US  recreated using Lego! Respect all around for this effort.

Lego World Cup Highlights

RM

Measurably louder than a lawnmower, chainsaw, air horn and drum, much of the hype around the World Cup has been about those dreaded Vuvuzelas and their 127 decibel output. These horns, which simulate the sound of bees frantically swarming around their sweet nectar, have proven to be a huge nuisance for players on the pitch and broadcasters calling the game.

Should they be banned? Well that’s easier said than done says FIFA. As a viewer watching on television, I don’t mind them. It showcases the enthusiasm fans have for the sport and more specifically their team, but then again I’m not in a 90,000 person stadium with an inability to block out the blare of those booming souvenirs.

 What do you think of this vuvuzela controversy? Is it a symbol of soccer support or an unnecessary nuisance?

 RM

I’m getting old.  The first scary sign is the fact my entire lower body, including the toes are in pain. This result coming from only three brief ball hockey games we played this weekend representing Breakfast Television at the ‘Play On’ tournament in Burnaby.

Todd (Audio), Greg (LiveEye), Alvin (IT), James (Web) and others all came out for a good time and we had fun – that’s what counts. Or at least that’s what we tell ourselves after being pummeled by a not so respectable cumulative score of 34-10 after three games.  Next year we’ll get’em. Until then, fingers crossed my hamstrings will heal.

RM

20 days until it begins, check out the new ad Nike just released for the World Cup. Talk about pre-game hype!

World Cup 2010

Have a great long weekend!

Riaz

Did you google yourself today? Try it (after reading this post).

Now, if you’re looking for your dreamjob  here’s a clever way to get noticed thanks to google and the innovative mind of Alec Brownstein. Target the boss that acts as the gatekeeper to your career aspirations, so when they google themselves, your name comes up. Sounds like an invasion of an egotistical moment, but this is genius in itself.

Take a look at this link of how google can work for you and this experiment only cost $6.

Marketing Genius

RM

Hold the glass by the stem, sniff, give that sweet nectar a swirl, sniff again and put in on the palate. That is the good life or at least was this past weekend.

It’s a good thing Thor and Kelly get along. Otherwise she might have become slightly jealous during our Wine Tour Mancation. Two days in the gorgeous Naramata wine region and I have an even greater appreciation for our beautiful province.  Elephant Island, Poplar Grove and Township 7 are just a few of the wineries where we learned about the art of a good grape and were surrounded by lush orchards.

Summerland Resort is simply gorgeous and a pretty good choice for anyone looking to jump out of their daily grind. I’m a big city boy tried and true, but after 48 hours of sipping wines, followed by a Kettle Valley Railway Tour to close out the weekend, this is the sort of thing I could get into on the regular.

 RM