Anyone who has camped or boated around lakes in Ontario or British Columbia, in fact all across North America, will have heard the haunting call of these amazing birds. This one is for Susan (Investigate2)   more...whose timely gift prompted me to refresh my knowledge and share a bit of what I found – the need for concern and more importantly, conservation for these beautiful birds.

Loons or “Divers” as they are also known are another species that are losing their fight for survival. Elevated mercury concentrations are consistent in more and more adult birds found dead each year. Sinkers used by fishermen, whether consumed by the fish or picked up from lake bottoms, break down in the loons and are absorbed into their systems, the end result being death from lead poisoning. Another factor in their declining numbers is our invasion on their nesting grounds. The nests, in which only two eggs are laid, are shallow and as close to the water’s edge as they can be. The wake from boats and jet skis washes many nests away – including the contents. Loons only nest once per season.

If you’re boating or fishing this summer, please be considerate. Use non-lead sinkers, and reduced your speed and wake near the shoreline and when approaching any loons on the water. Let’s do what we can to be able to enjoy the call of the loon for generations to come.  less

This vistory features Florida’s Okeechobee and British Columbia’s Lisa Brokop, who in my opinion is one of Canada’s most under-rated singers. Her voice is unmistakable, and this is definitely one of   more...her best “feel good” songs.
Wildflower by Lisa Brokop
I wanna live like a wildflower,
Find my place in the golden sun.
Sittin' on the banks of the Okeechobee,
Watchin' that river run.
Where's that girl who ran barefoot,
Chasin' the wind and the butterflies?
Tellin' her secrets to the calico cat:
That cat never heard no lies.
Grandma's apron full of blackberries,
Sayin': "Get your bucket and a-come home child.
"Wash your hands it's time for supper.
"Clean your face but don't touch that smile."
Kiss on the cheek and off to bed:
The nightlight's on and the Bible's read.
Pray, the Lord, my soul to keep:
Lord, keep my spirit free.
I wanna live like a wildflower,
Find my place in the golden sun.
Sittin' on the banks of the Okeechobee,
Watchin' that river run.
Run, run, river run.
Watchin' that river run.
Where's that girl who laid in the daisies,
Lookin' at the faces up in the clouds?
Dreamin' of the boy she's gonna marry.
Where's that boy right now?
Come on, honey, go with me,
To the boy and the girl we used to be.
I pray, the Lord, our souls to keep:
Lord, keep our spirits free.
We're gonna live like wildflowers:
Nature's daughter, nature's son.
Sittin' on the banks of the Okeechobee,
Watchin' that river run.
Run, run, river run,
Until this life on Earth is done.
Then up in Heaven everyone.
We're gonna live like wildflowers,
Find our place in the golden sun.
Sittin' on the banks of the Okeechobee,
Watchin' that river run.
And the angels say:
"Run, run, river run,"
Dancin' at the feet of the Father's son.
All God's children having so much fun,
Watchin' that river run.
I'm gonna live like a wildflower.
We're gonna live like wildflowers.
We're all gonna live like wildflowers,
Watchin' that river run.  less

Have not been getting around to make a new video...so I am "rewarming" the first video I made and posted...a collection of my photographs of sunsets around where I live...at the Pacific Ocean...near   more...Vancouver
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Columbia,Maryland December 17,2009.16th annual Charity event me and my nephew went to.I cut this in two to feature the radio tunes and for better quality.

Bob Dylan released his first self-titled album "Bob Dylan" in 1962. In his first album is the song "Pretty Peggy-O," a variation of the Scottish folk song "The Bonnie Lass o'   more...Fyvie."

Bob Dylan's first album sold around 5,000 copies the first year, just breaking even. Some in Columbia Records wanted to drop Bob Dylan, but due to support from the likes of Johnny Cash he stayed.

Bob Dylan rarely performed songs from his first album and as such I was unable to find a live version of the song on video. So I put a together a collection of photographs and lyrics.

Due to the faith of those who knew him in his early days, Bob Dylan has become a legend and will always be remembered in history as an important figure in music whose influence spans five decades.  less

The movie logos with MGM lions Tanner, Jackie, and two logos, Viacom and Columbia Torch Lady.

As seen on the 1993 VHS release of "Raymond Briggs' The Snowman". xD

Just a peaceful evening at "my" pier...watching a Harbour Seal...seabirds...and happy people enjoying a Saturday evening by the water...

A look into Canada's Anti Terrorism Act.

Short video of British Columbia near were I live

Jupiter was rescued and nursed back to health by this woman, who deserves all the Big Kitty Love she can get!

TV's "Evening Magazine" takes a 2008 look at hippies in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, in the Summer of Love, 1967. Copyrights for this material belonging to CBC Television Vancouver and King 5 TV   more...Seattle  less

The logos hate the 1955 20th Century Fox TV music.

Good overview of how corporate power and the system within which corporation operate is causing major problems for society and the environment.

See book by Joel Bakan - University of British Columbia   more...Law Professor - The Corporation - for more details.

See excerpts from book on www.amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0743247469/ref=sib_dp_pt/103-1267040-0095064#reader-link  less

Bum Bam

My solo entry in CollectiveSoulChallenge's January Music Video Challenge. Enjoy...

Taken from "Matilda" (1996).

It's here! The world premiere of AustinSystems's 300th Videoversarry! XD

Taken from the 2002 holiday movie "Eight Crazy Nights." This logo shows first Whitey's Sister as the Torchlady and then shows the regular Tochlady. Enjoy!!

Take Hollywood Home!

Taken from the 1990 VHS copy of "Glory". (library) In Order:   more... 1. Early 90s Columbia-Tristar Home Video Logo 2. Breast Cancer Commercial 3. Postcards from the Edge Trailer 4. Blue FBI Warning 5. 1984 Tristar Pictures Logo  less

Taken From Some Videos and Some DVDs

Taken from movies.

Columbia logo in Sepia tone