Month: March 2010

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2010 UWO Salary List Released

As is the annual tradition required by provincial law, the University of Western Ontario released its list of employees who earned more than $100,000 in 2009. The Dean of the Ivey School of Business, Carol Stephenson, topped the list this year after losing her hold on the top spot in 2008 when Paul Davenport’s taxable benefits were added to his salary. In total, 894 UWO employees made the list which is an increase of nearly 13% over the 2008 list.

Some of the notable/interesting names and salaries on the list include:
Carol Stephenson (Ivey Dean) – $405,114.20
Fred Longstaffe (Provost, VP Academic) – $281,614.16
Amit Chakma (UWO President, July – December) – $229,294.38
Paul Davenport (UWO President, January – June) – $207,614.54
Debbie Jones (IT Services Director) – $137,125.85
Greg Marshall (Mustangs Football Coach) – $132,128.55
Eeva Munoz (Associate Librarian) – $105,190.18

Looking for familiar names? Click here for the complete list.

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Wednesday Link-Off: That’s Not Gone Well

She may have been slimed during the Kids’ Choice Awards but that’s was the only thing they could do to Katy Perry to keep the censors happy.

Hedo Turkoglu isn’t exactly earning his contract in Toronto. Not that it’s news for Toronto athletes to mail it in. He’s been mailing it in since “Ball.” (Ball Don’t Lie)

Shane O’Brien was given a week’s vacation by the Canucks for missing practice. I wonder what he could have been up to that made him late… (Deadspin)

The team that inspired the Charleston Chiefs is no more. The Johnston Chiefs are on their way to South Carolina. (Post-Gazette)

After the jump, a look at TV, some crazy cars/stories, and the greatest school play ever. Continue reading →

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Lowdown Radio #50: March 30, 2010

It’s finally arrived. Tonight was the event two-and-a-half years in the making: The 50th episode of The Lowdown on radio. Tonight’s episode started with Steve’s failed plug for the presenting sponsor of the episode. The show really kicked off with a return to the wild world of politics with Tuesday Night Raw is CPAC. On this edition of Raw is CPAC, Stephen Harper calls out Barack Obama and you’ll never believe what happens next. It Came From YouTube was next with a boxing/heavy metal mashup. After the break is entertainment featuring Jackie’s single of the week and a look at the latest celebrity lawsuits. That’s followed up with the debut of Steve’s third album. Jackie immediately follows that with a special edition of The Worst of Music. The show wraps up with the boys kicking off their Road Trip To End Highway Profanity which goes well for everybody but Steve. As always with our April Fools’ episodes, it’s another instant classic. And, as an added bonus, these downloads are the “too controversial for radio” versions of the show. Yes, about two minutes had to be cut from our original submission to satisfy the censors.

Click here to download the 10 MB podcast version.
Click here to download the 26 MB high-quality version.

On the Extra, the show starts with a little reminiscing about all the bad luck that’s befallen Steve. After Raw is CPAC, the boys talk about the Hart/McMahon match at WrestleMania XXVI. After the break, a new artist wins Steve’s WoM award for the week. More of Steve’s new album is revealed. In total, there’s 20 minutes more Lowdown action on this week’s edition of Lowdown Extra. As usual, that comes to you uncut and uncensored.

Click here to download The Lowdown Extra.

Note: This episode contains satirical humour and irrevert comedy. Some listeners may be unintentionally offended.

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F1 Australian GP: Praying For Rain

After all the complaining about a lack of racing at Bahrain two weeks ago, the F1 circus didn’t disappoint in Melbourne. Rain on race day mixed things up enough that there was passing, crashing, and folks finishing out of the expected order throughout the field. The passing was better this round but passing isn’t plentiful at the front of the field. On the whole, the weekend was very noteworthy for the McLaren boys but the drivers were on the opposite ends of the spectrum. Continue reading →

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Sunday Link-Off: Two Days To #50

That’s right. We’re only a couple of days from the biggest episode in Lowdown history. Editing is going so well that the episode will be into the clip machine at 6:29. In the meantime, to celebrate our big feat (which owes more to a programmer’s insanity and lack of taste in programming if they let us keep coming back), here’s a 3 for the price of 1 with Miranda Kerr, Candice Swanepoel and Alessandra Ambrosio.

Let’s kick off this post with an entertainment link. Top Gear’s website got an exclusive clip from the movie and a behind the scenes look at the introduction of Whiplash. (Top Gear)

Speaking of car things, here’s an example of why, no matter how badly Toyota makes their cars, budget cars are so much cheaper. (Car Review) That Kia that’s some $5,000 less than a Camry probably is more like to kill you.

Wondering which stocks that you should short? Well, here’s a look at 29 products that may get banned in the future. I’d sell stock in these if I had equity investments but I’m not an I-banker so what do I know. (Yes But No But Yes)

After the jump, behind the dollars of blogging, another European hockey fan attack, and some Enterprising knights of the round table. Continue reading →

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Entertainment Link-Off: Let’s Do the Time Warp

This weekend marks the release of a movie that features two totally unrelated things into one single concept. Yes, I am talking about Hot Tub Time Machine. It might be one of the most ridiculous movie titles out there, but it gets the point across. Lyndsy Fonseca (right) appears in this raunchy comedy. Keep an eye out for her since she’ll be showing up in front of the silver screen again when Kick Ass hits theatres April 16th!

After the jump Scott Pilgrim trailer finally hits the net, 3D movies aren’t the rage, a special edition of Sue’s Corner and an interesting biopic that should be made into a feature film. Continue reading →

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The Humanoids: Big Effing Deal

It’s a late and abbreviated version of The Humanoids this week. That doesn’t mean that we aren’t tackling the biggest fucking deals in the world this week. Whether it’s dropping F-bombs, dropping bombshells or just bombing, it’s in this week’s column. A lot of stuff is happening at Lowdown HQ this week including the biggest fucking deal in our history: Lowdown Episode #50 which is coming this Tuesday. Of course, the fact that it’s nowhere close to being through editing is a problem. Yup, we’re completely screwed. Continue reading →

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WrestleMania: 25 Years, 25 Greatest Matches (Part 3)

We’re just a couple of days from WrestleMania 26 from the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Despite what the WWE told you last year, this year’s event will be 25 years after the first WrestleMania that took place at Madison Square Garden. To celebrate the real silver anniversary of the biggest wrestling show on the planet, we are counting down the 25 best matches to grace the squared circle at the granddaddy of them all.

Today, we count down the Top Five WrestleMania matches of all-time. Continue reading →

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Wednesday Link-Off: It’s A Fight

Who would have thought that Mila Kunis is dating Macaulay Culkin? How much money did he get from the Home Alone movies?

A doping controversy at the Paralympics? What is the world coming to? (Deadspin)

While the useless thugs should be taken out of hockey, they still have their moment to shine. Take Cam Janssen and Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond’s epic tilt that’ll make Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em 23. (FanHouse)

For only $500, you can run with the big dogs of the World Rally Championship. Don’t believe me? These guys just did at Rally Mexico. (Jalopnik)

After the jump, Michigan’s latest culinary treat, more hockey links, and Pete Rose should avoid wrestling rings. Continue reading →

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Lowdown Radio Classic: October 30, 2007

Before we air the 50th episode of The Lowdown, let’s look at the very first episode of The Lowdown radio show. Compared to episode 50 it was shit but you have to start somewhere. It’s so good that I couldn’t bring myself to listen to the whole episode. The episode starts with a look at the controversial 2007 UWO Board of Governors with candidate Nick Pozhke. Entertainment features the very first edition of Jackie’s single of the week. It was such a last minute addition to the show that we held Jackie’s laptop up to a microphone and played the song off of that. The guys then discuss reuniting pop bands. The show ends with a preview of the 2007-2008 NBA season.

Click here to download the 10 MB podcast version.
Click here to download the 26 MB high-quality version.