Mike Whitla’s Blog

Jumpin Jive - Cab Calloway and the Nicholas Brothers

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Cab Calloway is one of the great American entertainers. Enjoy!!

A New Rock Star is Born

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Ok here is real potential. My son Jake and he is only just over 2 years old and here he is making a music video!! Read the rest of this entry »

Mike Whitla advances in the International Song Writing Competition

I recently entered four of my songs into the International Songs writing competition in the children’s category:

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Canadian Squash Classic

I had the opportunity to get out and see some of the earlier matches at the Canadian Squash classic.

This pro tournament features 32 of the best squash players from around the world in a week long tournament.

They had the squash court up on a stage in a the John Basset theatre at the Metro Toronto Convention centre. It was very sci-fi.
These incredible athletes play a game that is largely ignored by the sporting mainstream. The main reason for this is usually it is too difficult for spectators to see the ball and to follow the action. However the special court used for this event had the usual colours of the court reversed so that it is easier for the audience to see what is going on.
I must say it ws the best view I have ever had for watching squash.

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Free Software Favourites

My gift to start the new year:
Free Software!! It’s not just for geeks any more!!

Firefox: Free internet browsing software.

This is the one everyone should use. Firefox is sooooo much better than Explorer. Just the spell checker with editable dictionary is worth the download. The bonus of not dealing with microsoft is a side benefit. Read the rest of this entry »