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Wouldn’t you love to win a trip to Bud Camp??  It’s intense, there’s loud music and, of course, Bud Girls.  The contest site describes it like this:
Extreme fun. Over-the-top adventure. Bud Girls galore. They don’t call Bud Camp a wildlife experience for nothing. It’s an unforgettable long weekend at a remote location where guys come to party and legends come to life. And even better, you can bring along three friends to be part of all the action.
Sound like fun?  Click here to enter the contest!
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Wanna know what your fellow Canadians are listening to?  Well, there’s not really a Canadian in the bunch but here is the list (kinda disappointing but whatever) of the top 5 albums in the country right now. 
Of course, Miley Cyrus is dominating the top spot with her new album “Breakout.”  I guess dominating the Disney market wasn’t enough for the erstwhile star of Hannah Montana. *sigh*
Top 5 Selling Albums in Canada as of July 30, 2008:
1. Miley Cyrus: Breakout2. Various: Mamma Mia OST 3. Coldplay: Viva La Vida4. Sugarland: Love On The Inside 5. Lost Fingers: Lost in …read more

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I don’t always like Rufus Wainwright, as a person, since his mouth tends to run but he is a phenomenal artist.  This song “Going to a Town” (title track from his album) is so hauntingly beautiful that it really took me by surprise.  The chords aren’t all that novel – in fact, they are pretty straight forward and standard but it’s the singing that really sets it apart.  He doesn’t try too hard but the emotion is there and it’s just right.  He shows that it doesn’t have to be “in your face” to get a point across.

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Have you heard Raine Maida’s song “Yellow Brick Road?”  It’s from his 2007 solo album The Hunter’s Lullaby.  It’s definitely a different feel than his songs with Our Lady Peace.  It’s deeper, darker and in a lower key than he often sings.  I haven’t decided if I like the sound but I totally applaud the message.  Watch the video here:

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Nelly Furtado released the song "All Good Things (Come to an End)" on November 17, 2006 off of her album "Loose." It peaked at #5 on the Canadian Singles Chart, #86 in the U.S. and #4 in the UK. I’m not a huge fan of Nelly’s newer music, but I don’t mind this song that much. It’s a bit of sad song, but I think it’s still pretty.

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Canadian punk princess, Avril Lavigne, was on Good Day LA this morning where she showcased her new clothing line “Abbey Dawn.”  Basically, the clothes look like stuff she already wears so, if you love Avril Lavigne, or just want to look like her, this stuff is perfect.  I like some of it but I’m not a fan of pink leopard print clothes, lol.
Watch the short segment here:

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I hate to admit it but Kardinal Offishall’s track “Dangerous” is actually pretty infectious.  The beat itself is pretty basic but it’s the repetitiveness that hooks you – you can’t but sing along to the chorus!  I hate liking it because Akon (the featured artist) drives me insane (and not in a good way).  Oh well, it’s a good summer song.  Check out the video:

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Wow… I don’t actually know how I feel about this song.  I like half of it… that’s a start.  I think the guitar chords are pretty hot, in all honesty, but I’m not a huge fan of how the chorus sounds.  It’s not because it’s too “hard” for me, I just don’t particularly like how it sounds.  Still, the video is amazing and has, actually, been recognized – it won the 2007 MuchMusic Video Award for “Best Cinematography.”  Check it out:

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MTV2 will be launching in 6.7 million Canadian homes on August 1, 2008 at 1pm.  I love when new channels pop up!  There will be a total of 21 new exclusive series premieres including Fist of Zen, Call to Greatness, and Fur TV along with TRL (Total Request Live), Jackass and classics like Beavis and Butthead and Headbanger’s Ball.
The channel will be free for three months on the following channels:

Bell ExpressVu (channel 577), National
Star Choice (channel 590), National
Shaw (channel 98), Alberta and British Columbia
Cogeco (channel 172), Ontario
Rogers (channel 706), Ontario and New Brunswick
Videotron (channel 163), Quebec
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“Savin’ Me” was one of the singles off of Canadian rock band Nickelback’s 2006 album All the Right Reasons.   It went all the way up to #1 on the Canadian charts, #19 on Billboard’s Hot 100. 

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