March 25, 2014

Black Velvet made it to Number ONE on the USA Top 40 Billboard Chart on Mar 24th 1990. Happy Anniversary Alannah Myles

Alannah Myles celebrated an Anniversary on Mar 24th. 24 years ago her single Black Velvet made it to the Number ONE spot of the US Top 40 Billboard Chart.

Video is courtesy of the Alannah Myles Official YouTube channel

Becoming part of the memory of a generation is not a simple task. Black Velvet is known around the globe.

If you get the opportunity to see Alannah Myles perform live, don’t miss it. Her vocal abilities are amazing when heard live.

Happy Anniversary Alannah Myles !!!

Posted by: Vincent Banial for Uniquely Toronto
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March 24, 2014

From Bump to Buzz

This awesome video is courtesy of Tom Fletcher and his YouTube Channel.

March 24, 2014

“The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated”

Mark Twain said it better than I could: “The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated”.

March 23, 2014

I Wish Ferrari. If you own an Exotic Sports Car and live in the Greater Toronto Area you should consider helping out this great Charity Event for Special Needs Children

I WISH FERRARI

I Wish Ferrari will be held when it finally warms up. Plans are under way. Those who are lucky enough to drive an Exotic Sport Car should contact Daytona Auto Center in Woodbridge. Bring your Super Care and put an amazing smile on a child with special needs. You can help to create life long memories.

This is an amazing charity event.

All are welcome to come down to the event, not just Exotic Car owners.

When the cars return from their drive, the smiles and joy on the faces of the kids really tugs at one’s heart strings.

I was lucky to shoot this event in 2012. Would love to shoot the 2014 I Wish Ferrari. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can arrange the time to do it.

Sorry but I can’t post duplicate posts on multiple sites.
Please click on this line to visit our CLiK CLiK Vic photo site for more details and for contact links for I Wish Ferrari.

January 25, 2014

Noah’s Ark could have been round like a modern Fishing Bobber-Float, as per a newly translated Mesopotamian clay tablet in the British Museum

The ancient Mesopotamian tablet has instructions from God on how to create a floating vessel to save animals and people from a catastrophic world flood which would soon happen (in the ancient past). The animals are to enter the craft two by two. Similar to the story about Noah and his Ark, but this craft is round like a ball or like a modern Fishing Bobber.

Because I cannot post duplicate posts, please click on this line to read the post on our sister Zenfolio site.

January 10, 2014

Jeff Loomis is an incredible Guitarist. Close-up view of his amazing guitar playing

Close-up view of Jeff Loomis playing some incredible guitar. Just watch his fingers move …
Video is courtesy of the YouTube Channel

January 9, 2014

Gumball 3000 Rally 2014 dates and locations

The Gumball 3000 Rally is on again starting on June 04 2014 with the arrivals of the Gumballers in Miami Florida.

June 05 2014, the Gumball 3000 will rally from Miami to Atlanta.

June 06 2014, they will rally from Atlanta to New York.

June 07 2014, they will drive across the Atlantic Ocean at breakneck speed (hey no speed limits there) to arrive in Edinburgh Scotland.

UPDATE for June 07 : since there are no gas stations (nor actual roads) on the Atlantic Ocean, the Gumballers and their amazing machines will fly from New York to Edinburgh.

Jun 08 2014, the Gumball 3000 Rally will drive to London from Edinburgh.

June 09 2014, the Gumballers will go from London to Paris France.

June 10 2014, they will drive from Paris France to Barcelona Spain.

June 11 2014, will bring an end to the Gumball 3000 Rally 2014 when they arrive in Ibiza from Barcelona.

Continue reading →

January 8, 2014

Do you believe that Global Warming is a “real” problem? Read what a leading Climate Scientist from MIT has to say

A Climate Scientist. A Professor at MIT. Previously held positions at Harvard. Clearly someone with some sense. Continue reading →

January 7, 2014

Paul Hellyer, former Canadian Minister of Defence, states that UFOs are “real”

UFOs are “real”, states former Canadian Minister of Defense Paul Hellyer.

Video coutesy of the Isaac Wilee YouTube Channel

January 6, 2014

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Tablet CPU has been changed to an Intel I5 4300U

When the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Tablet came out around October 2013, it shipped with an Intel I5 4200U. Now the Surface Pro 2 Tablets have an Intel I5 4300U Processor.

I have posted more details on our sister site. Click here to read the full post about the new Processor found inside the Microsoft Surface Pro 2, on our Zenfolio site. I’m not allowed to post duplicate posts on two site, if there are links to external sites and that post has multiple links including to the Microsoft Surface Support Forum.

January 3, 2014

Dubai New Year 2014 Fireworks display sets new world record, firing off 450,000 fireworks

Video is courtesy of the DowntownDubai YouTube Channel

When Dubai celebrated the 2014 New Year, they set a new world record by firing off 450,000 Fireworks.

Continue reading →

January 3, 2014

North American International Motorcycle Show at the International Centre in Toronto – Jan 3rd till the 5th

The International Centre, across from Toronto Airport, is hosting the 2014 version of the North American International Motorcycle Show. Continue reading →

January 1, 2014

Happy New Year

Since this blog gets Visitors from around the world, I’d like to convey my Happy New Year wish for all in many different languages: Continue reading →

December 31, 2013

Free Live New Years Eve 2013 Concerts in Toronto, Mississauga, Barrie and Niagara Falls

Toronto will hold it’s New Years Eve 2013 Bash at Nathan Philips Square. Continue reading →

December 30, 2013

Michael Staertow is sharing his Christmas Music CD titled Acoustic Christmas

Michael Staertow is the amazing Guitarist who played with Lou Gramm, last summer at the CNE Bandshell.

Photo of Michael Staertow, a Master of the Guitar. Playing with Lou Gramm, summer of 2013 in Toronto. Photo credit http://ccvic.zenfolio.com

Lou Gramm was the Lead Singer and Songwriter with the 80’s band Foreigner. Superb band. Amazing lyrics. Memorable sound.

Lou Gramm is touring again, after his battle with a Brain Tumor. Michael Staertow is on Lead Guitar. Close your eyes and you would swear that it was Foreigner up on stage.

Michael’s Acoustic Christmas CD, was recorded with Andy Knoll. No vocals. Just mellow Guitar and Keys. Perfect for get togethers around Christmas and New Years.

I have a post about the Acoustic Christmas CD on my Zenfolio site. Thought that the visitors to this site might also be interested.

It really shows off Michael’s range of talent. On stage with Lou Gramm, he delivers a powerful Guitar presence. The Acoustic Christmas CD is a melodic reinterpretation of Christmas Classics. Beautifully played, well-arranged and produced.

How often do you have a major Musician “sharing” a CD with their fans?

Click on this line to visit Michael’s Facebook page, where you will find links to each track. He recently had a post which featured links to all the tracks from the Acoustic Christmas CD.

He is an awesome Guitarist. Clearly a Master of the Guitar.

I’ll sum up in two words: He Rocks!!!

Click on this line to read the Popmatters interview with Michael Staertow, which has some great background info.

Click on this line to view a video of Michael Staertow playing ZZTop’s “Jesus Just Left Chicago”. Video is on the Geckorex YouTube Channel

December 26, 2013

Your kind word could uplift the spirit of a family who lost their daughter due to Cancer, on Christmas Day

Sometimes the kind word of a total stranger can uplift the spirits of those who have lost a family member. Especially when that loss occurred on Christmas Day.

Click on this line to visit the Team Laney Facebook page. You can’t bring their daughter back, but a kind word from a total stranger may help uplift their spirits if but for a moment.

Acts of random kindness can make a difference…

December 25, 2013

Pope Francis: Urbi et Orbi Message. Dec 25 2013 Christmas Message

Urbi et Orbi Message of His Holiness Pope Francis (Christmas 2013)

Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favours (Lk 2:14)

Dear brothers and sisters in Rome and throughout the whole world, Greetings and Happy Christmas! Continue reading →

December 25, 2013

Chakalos Estate 6 million Christmas Lights show

Video courtesy of the Cassandra Vachss YouTube Channel

A Six Million Christmas Lights Display covering 43 acres of the 86 acre Chakalos Estate located, in Windsor Connecticut. Every year, the public was invited to drive thru the Chakalos grounds to enjoy the show. Continue reading →

December 23, 2013

Sabering is the Best way to open a bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine. Just use a Sword.

Sabering heralds from the days of Napoleon.

The French have been producing fine wine and Champagne for a rather long time.

Thanks to Napoleon, we have a great traditional way of opening a bottle of Champagne or other bubbly.

Just use a sword!!!

Video courtesy of the AtlantaStRegis YouTube Channel

Video courtesy of The ST Regis Florence YouTube Channel

December 20, 2013

502,165 Christmas Lights home display makes the Guinness World Record in 2013

Video is courtesy of the g goodman YouTube Channel

502,165 Christmas lights and about 50 kilometres of electrical extension cables were used to create the Richard’s family 2013 World Record winning Home Christmas Lights Display.

Posted by: Vincent Banial