Apr
8
Oh na na, what’s its name?
Posted by: rodfcua | April 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment
What may come as a surprise to some is the fact the B.C. Place might not be B.C. Place anymore. The stadium, whose name has remained unchanged since it was completed in 1983, is being renamed when the, “roof opens,” later this year. The estimated cost associated with the naming rights is approximately $2.5 million […]
Apr
4
Wrestlemania hits rock bottom
Posted by: rodfcua | April 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment
It is Monday April 4th, the day following what was supposed to be the event that resurrected an inactive fan base for the WWF, Wrestlemania. However, all this event did was dilute the wrestling brand even more than it has in the past decade. Anyone who followed the immense build-up to this event with the […]
Apr
1
The Nat Bailey Blues
Posted by: rodfcua | April 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment
It is opening day at the Rogers Centre in Toronto where my Blue Jays will play in front of a sold out crowd of close to 50,000 fans and I can’t help but wish I was there. I grew up watching my parents watch the Jays play religiously and have loved them ever since. It […]
Mar
27
Best rapper alive? (2/2)
Posted by: rodfcua | March 27, 2011 | 2 Comments
I recently read one of my classmates posts regarding Lupe Fiasco’s last album release which got me wanting to write the following post even more. As of late all Lil’ Wayne has done is produced mediocre verses and songs that pale in comparison to his older material that fans like me fell in love with. With […]
Mar
27
Best rapper alive? (1/2)
Posted by: rodfcua | March 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Following Lil Wayne’s second platinum album, “Tha Carter II,” released in 2005 many people were left wondering, “what next?” Realistically speaking let’s stop and think at how many rap stars actually stick around for more than a couple years and make a real name for themselves…not many. So what did Wayne do to ensure that […]
Mar
26
Whiteout Loyalty
Posted by: rodfcua | March 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment
I have seen the Canucks, Giants, Lions, and even the old Whitecaps play live, but this game surpassed every single one of those experiences. The build-up to this game, like I said before, was huge. A 30-day countdown that saw Vancouver be taken over by Whitecaps logos and merchandise. I can honestly say I’ve never been […]
Mar
16
3 days ‘till Vuvuzela time!
Posted by: rodfcua | March 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment
With just 3 days until kickoff the wait is finally over. The question is how many people have actually been waiting? The last 30 days the brand new Vancouver Whitecaps team has gone what I like to call “beast mode” on their marketing campaign to countdown to this Saturday’s opening game. Landmarks around the city […]
Feb
24
FINALLY…
Posted by: rodfcua | February 24, 2011 | 5 Comments
After a seven-year absence, “the most electrifying man in sports entertainment,” The Rock has come back. In all honesty I haven’t sat down to watch wrestling in close to 8 years, but when word began circulating through Facebook and Twitter last week that The Rock came back I immediately sought to validate the claims. […]
Feb
21
It is a commercial that begins with the image of the Tim Horton’s logo and phrase, “Our Passion Grows on Ice.” I must admit, I got teary-eyed the first time I saw this commercial and still do every time I see it, but why does it generate such strong emotions? My answer lies in the […]
Jan
19
Beats By Dr. Dre
Posted by: rodfcua | January 19, 2011 | 4 Comments
Beats have successfully penetrated the audio industry previously dominated by big names such as Sony and Bose and shows no signs of slowing down. In 2010 upwards of 1.3 million units were sold, more than doubling sales in 2009. Priced at $349.99 many would look away in disgust at the thought of paying such an […]