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Okay, this ain’t stayin’ up long… but here’s a 13-year-old me at my first radio gig, on UBC’s campus radio station CiTR. Press the blue Play icon below to listen. About the author: Tod Maffin [contact] is a keynote speaker and thought-leader in the areas of Recruiting, Leading, Teaching, and Marketing to Generation Y/Millennials. His information-rich, funny, and fast-paced keynote presentations keep him in high demand at major conferences from Stockholm to Sydney, Berlin to Florida, and across North America. Each year, he speaks to more than 40 groups around the world and has appeared in/on Bloomberg TV, The New York Times, CBC, BBC, ABC, and many more. Read the full text of this article (Tod on Tape: A 13-Year-Old Broadcaster).

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Forty-six years ago, today, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. That much is known. The rest, pretty much, is speculation. When I was 11, I found myself browsing through the used books section of the Value Village in New Westminster, B.C. My eyes stopped on a weathered copy of the Warren Commission findings the U.S. government s official report on the Kennedy assassination. It was a buck, so I bought it. I started reading it that night and I don t think I put it down until I d gone through all 718 pages of it. More than 25 years later, I m still constantly reading books about the assassination. And in that time, I ve ended up with a pretty substantial collection of materials. I d venture to say I have one of the largest private collections in Canada. Some of my favourite acquisitions: Every letter about the Kennedy assassination sent to the Dallas Police Department in the two years following November 22, 1963 (digital copies) A three-inch piece of the infamous wooden stockade fence behind the grassy knoll An autographed copy of JFK: The Case for Conspiracy (Robert Groden, author) Remastered digital copies of every publicly released film of the assassination More than 20 hours of live uninterrupted television coverage from the first bulletin Several weeks ago, I finally had the chance to get to Dallas in person, thanks to a speech booking. Definitely went down as a highlight in my life. Here s a short video I shot of my walk through Dealey Plaza, including when I run into famous assassination researcher Robert Groden. Of course, when I tell people about my fascination (obsession?) with the Kennedy assassination, many people ask if I think Lee Harvey Oswald did it. I do have a theory. ( Well Chris, what is it that it is this theory of mine. Well, this is what it is my theory that I have, that is to say, which is mine, is mine. ) Like the Warren Commission found, I think Oswald fired shots from the sixth floor of the TSBD building. Except don t think he was aiming at Kennedy. I m going to finally write out my theory in the coming day or two and will post it here. In the meantime, here s a partial summary of my collection. Official Findings Report of the Warren Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy (complete text) Paperback, first printing, October 1964, 718 pages (32 pages of B Father Knows Best. No commercials. WFAA Television, Dallas, 14 hours Including JFK s arrival in Fort Worth on 11/21/63, his speech on the morning of 11/22/63, his arrival in Dallas Mr. Peppermint Greene, who both saw the assassination. One of the people they interview in studio is Abraham Zapruder. The reports prior to the assassination are strange to hear as the reporter gives a rundown of what President Kennedy will be doing during the rest of his time in Texas. He also gives the route of the motorcade a number of times. No commercials. CBS Television, 7 hours Begins with the first bulletins during As The World Turns. Has a few commercials until the wall-to-wall coverage begins about fifteen minutes into the footage. Various JFK Newscasts s a little errie. The station was carryng the network broadcast of the Arthur Godfrey Show. The covers the first ten minutes of this 70 minute CD.  At one point, they break away for a station ID. The time given was one minute before the assassination took place. The Godfrey show had to have been taped, because after the first couple of bulletins from CBS News, they went back to the show s Cut) VHS, Oliver Stone director, 208 minutes Executive Action MP4 file, 90 minutes, Warner Bros., starring Burt Lancaster, David Miller director Audio Assassination: The Death of JFK Audio CD, ~35 brief interview clips from various JFK experts, critics, etc. Audio interview of Lee Harvey Oswald on New Orleans WSDU Radio, August 17, 1963 Interviewed by William K. Stuckey about the Fair Play for Cuba Committee Audio interview of Jim Garrison Interviewed by Johnny Carson Newspapers and Magazines Dallas Times Herald, November 22, 1963 Reprint, Headline: “President Dead, Connally Shot” Dallas Morning News, November 23, 1963 Reprint, Headline: “Kennedy Slain on Dallas Street: Johnson Becomes President”, 3 sections Fort Worth Star-Telegram, November 25, 1963 Reprint, Headline: “Ruby Plea: Insanity; Kennedy Rites Held”, 1 section, 16 pages The Globe and Mail, November 25, 1963 Reprint, Headline: “Oswald Slain in Dallas Jail”, single front page (printed Nov 25, 1999) Life Magazine, November 25, 1966 Original, Cover: “A Matter of Reasonable Doubt” (first publication of Zapruder film images) Life Magazine, 1963 Reprint, Cover: “John F. Kennedy Memorial Edition” Saturday Evening Post Magazine, November 23, 1963 Original (publication deadline was prior to assassination, so no JFK content exists in magazine) Saturday Evening Post Magazine, November 21, 1964 Original, Cover: “The Undying Heritage of J. F. K. Saturday Evening Post Magazine, December 14, 1963 Original, Cover: “In Memoriam: A Senseless Tragedy” Misc. Small piece of wooden stockade fence from Grassy Knoll About 3” long, brown, not original 1963 material JFK: The Case for Conspiracy Robert Groden, 48-page full-colour photo magazine, autographed by author “Be a Member: The Sixth Floor Museum” Four-panel brochure, orange and black Every letter about the Kennedy assassination sent to the Dallas Police Department in the two years following November 22, 1963 (digital copies) About the author: Tod Maffin [contact] is a keynote speaker and thought-leader in the areas of Recruiting, Leading, Teaching, and Marketing to Generation Y/Millennials. His information-rich, funny, and fast-paced keynote presentations keep him in high demand at major conferences from Stockholm to Sydney, Berlin to Florida, and across North America. Each year, he speaks to more than 40 groups around the world and has appeared in/on Bloomberg TV, The New York Times, CBC, BBC, ABC, and many more. Read the full text of this article (The JFK Assassination: Me and John F. Kennedy).

Welcome to the sixth (of ten) serialized episodes of the free audiobook, 7th Son: Descent. 7th Son is now available in bookstores and for immediate purchase online. Learn how you can support the novel s print release at this page. Synopsis: Coming soon; J.C. apologizes for the inconvenience. Chatter: J.C. is short on time in this episode he s about to hop on a plane for NYC. (This is explains the current lack-o-synopsis.) The Descent podcast will take a brief break next week for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, and will resume the following week. Order 7th Son: Descent Learn about WORLD WAR 7 Visit J.C. s distribution partners for 7th Son: Descent: Tor.com, SliceOfSciFi.com, SFSignal.com, DragonPage.com, BoingBoing.net Call the Clone Line and get on the show: 435-55-HUTCH (435-554-8824) Episode intro provided by Tabz (from Between The Lines Studios) 7th Son: Descent s anthem is Descent by Celldweller. Learn more about the band at Celldweller.com. Like what you hear? Tell a friend, and give a shout in the comments!

Do This For Me (Bonus Percussion Version) is the sixth of six free folk songs from Anyman, written and performed by John Smith, which were released on a weekly schedule here at JCHutchins.net. While a link to more songs was mentioned in John s 7th Son: 7 Days prequel story, J.C. wanted to provide all five songs to all 7th Son fans. This is the bonus track, a version of Do This For Me with a light percussion background. Miami resident John Smith, a character in J.C. s upcoming thriller 7th Son: Descent, is a man who dreams big but lives a small life. Determined to change his life s course, he recorded a five-song EP titled Anyman, and posted it to the Web. This occurred two weeks before the events seen in 7th Son: Descent. Lyrics for this song appear beneath the audio player. Learn more about 7th Son: Descent’s print novel release here. Order your copy today. Do This For Me Lyrics Lemme lay out the situation The house I m living in Is made of blame and condemnation I m lookin to move out When the goin s tough That s what I m all about Now you could be A big help to me Lemme slip on in So I can start all over again Let s explore the opportunity I m in your hands Get a grip and think what you could make of me You re on top in this scenario But when the time is right I ll be your impresario Do this for me It s a simple thing For a complex girl Do this for me And I ll make sure That I do right by you Take your time on this decision I got nowhere to be And the sun is barely risen All while you re thinkin I ll be down here Persuadin and convincin

Stop the presses, stop the music, stop everything!  This week I am here to tell you about one fantastic new tool that is not only for the web hosts out there, but also the potential web hosting customers.  WebHostingShow.com is going into the web hosting coupon and deal promotion business and you are all invited.  Today I will tell you about the new web hosting coupon listing that you can find only at the Web Hosting Show web site. Download the Web Hosting Show, Episode 198! Running Time: 3 minutes | File Size: 5.14 MB Brand new to the Web Hosting Show is the Web Hosting Show Coupons and Deals page, which if you are browsing along at home, can be found at: http://www.webhostingshow.com/coupons/ What makes this page so great?  Well, it is my own hand selected web hosting coupons and deals I have found from around the Web.  That means no cutback to me, no wacky affiliate links, just straight forward links to hosts that are offering some amazing web hosting offers. But wait, that s not all! If you act from now, until the end of time, you will also receive an RSS feed to subscribe to so you never miss a web host s coupon or special deal.  Also, you can follow the Web Hosting Show s Coupons and Deals page on Twitter too.  Just go to this link: http://twitter.com/whscoupons and then click the, Follow button. For web hosting clients this page offers a simple place to check and find the best deals for some of your favorite web hosts on the Internet. For web hosts this page offers a clean and simple way to feature your coupons, specials and deals out there for the entire world to see.  Contact me, with your web hosting special, and you could see your own deals listed here too. I really hope this is a new tool you will love, bookmark, visit often and share with your friends.  It is my goal to put together an honest list of coupons and offers for all of the Web Hosting Show s listeners out there.  So, until next time stay tuned for more great tools, more great offers and more great web hosting podcasts from the Web Hosting Show. Related Hosting Posts Podcasts Should Web Hosts Twitter? The Webhostinator Episode 190 Best Way to Find Web Hosting Coupons Add me on Twitter! Come follow my daily antics, links, tips and more @mitchkeeler on Twitter! Mitch Keeler 2009 | Check out my firefox help site and my tech blog too!

Welcome to the fifth (of ten) serialized episodes of the free audiobook, 7th Son: Descent. 7th Son is now available in bookstores and for immediate purchase online. Learn how you can support the novel s print release at this page. Synopsis: The clones continue to decipher the Morse Code clue. Dr. Mike takes charge. John Alpha s intentions become more clear. The second half of the clue is decoded. Meanwhile at a military base in the Russian wilderness, a former CIA agent named Doug Devlin reminisces about his past and his current alliance with a man the clones know very well. A much larger conspiracy is unveiled. The implications of John Alpha s plans become clearer. Chatter: J.C. briefly mentions the news found in the most recent Beta Clone Army update podcast. He also mistakenly says that there are two chapters in this episode. There are more than two. Order 7th Son: Descent Learn about WORLD WAR 7 Visit J.C. s distribution partners for 7th Son: Descent: Tor.com, SliceOfSciFi.com, SFSignal.com, DragonPage.com, BoingBoing.net Call the Clone Line and get on the show: 435-55-HUTCH (435-554-8824) Episode intro provided by Matt Wallace (author of The Next Fix) Promo: The Great Debate Promo: Alibi Jones Promo: Truthseekers 7th Son: Descent s anthem is Descent by Celldweller. Learn more about the band at Celldweller.com. Like what you hear? Tell a friend, and give a shout in the comments!

Welcome to the fourth Beta Clone Army Update episode! WARVEMBER IS HERE. Are you in? J.C. spills deets about Week One sales of 7th Son (it s great news snag a copy if you haven t already), and then delivers a nuclear payload of an announcement: he s declared war on planet Earth! It s WORLD WAR 7, and you re invited to enlist in DIVISION 7, an ultra-elite sect of the Beta Clone Army! In this episode, J.C. chats about: WORLD WAR 7, Warvember and Division 7 Call the Clone Line and get on the show: 435-55-HUTCH (435-554-8824) NATASHA S MINISTRY MISSION FOR THIS WEEK: OPERATION FRIEND-7 Talk to seven friends about 7th Son: Descent This must occur in real life no Tweeting, Facebooking, emailing, etc. allowed! Email J.C. the first names of those friends (his email address: 7thSonNovel@gmail.com). Complete this mission by Wednesday, NOV. 18 and get mentioned on the Agents of the Ministry page and you ll be in the running for a signed ULTRA RARE advance reader copy of 7th Son: Descent Mission completion after Nov. 18 still earns you a place on the Agents page The Beta Clone Army Update anthem is Birthright: Birthwrong Remix by Celldweller and Blue Stahli. Learn more about the artists at Celldweller.com and BlueStahli.com. The Ministry of Propaganda anthem is Korobeiniki by Ozma. Learn more about the band at OzmaOnline.com. Like what you hear? Tell a friend, and give a shout in the comments!

Katabatic is the fifth of six free folk songs from Anyman, written and performed by John Smith, which will be released on a weekly schedule here at JCHutchins.net. While a link to more songs was mentioned in John s 7th Son: 7 Days prequel story, J.C. wanted to provide all five songs to all 7th Son fans with a bonus track on the sixth week. Miami resident John Smith, a character in J.C. s upcoming thriller 7th Son: Descent, is a man who dreams big but lives a small life. Determined to change his life s course, he recorded a five-song EP titled Anyman, and posted it to the Web. This occurred two weeks before the events seen in 7th Son: Descent. Lyrics for this song appear beneath the audio player. Learn more about 7th Son: Descent’s print novel release here. Order your copy today. Katabatic Lyrics When the power fails And the walls come down Pickin flowers in the rubble That s where I will be found When the levy breaks And the ground gives way I ll be swimmin down your street Just another perfect day Ain t no need to feel pathetic Don t go aneurismatic Everything is katabatic And when your wishing star becomes a meteor Aimin at your house Baby don t you grouse Just take a page from Johnny s Big Book of Advice Cuz I m cold as ice If the lightning breaks Its only rule I just make like Tesla Baby I m no fool You might think I got it wrong But if I m not dead I must be crazy strong Ain t no need to feel pathetic Just embrace the copacetic Everything is katabatic Stand in front of the freezer, wheezer! Suck on an ice cube, noob! You must chill, daffodil!

Welcome to the fourth (of ten) serialized episodes of the free audiobook, 7th Son: Descent. 7th Son is now available in bookstores and for immediate purchase online. Learn how you can support the novel s print release at this page. Synopsis: In Washington D.C., Vice President Charles Caine visits a civilian hospital to receive a routine physical examination but things do not go as planned. Back at the 7th Son facility, the John, Kilroy2.0 and the other Beta Clones puzzle over the clue John Alpha left for them. The clones begin to work together for the first time. Gen. Hill reveals an unexpected hobby. A breakthrough is made. Chatter: J.C. shares some remarkable stories about Descent s Oct. 27 debut. Order 7th Son: Descent Visit J.C. s distribution partners for 7th Son: Descent: Tor.com, SliceOfSciFi.com, SFSignal.com, DragonPage.com, BoingBoing.net Call the Clone Line and get on the show: 435-55-HUTCH (435-554-8824) Episode intro provided by Kreg Steppe (co-hose of Technorama) Promo: Tales of the Children and Angel Between the Lines Promo: The Caffeine Collection Promo: Dead Mech 7th Son: Descent s anthem is Descent by Celldweller. Learn more about the band at Celldweller.com. Like what you hear? Tell a friend, and give a shout in the comments!

Welcome to the third Beta Clone Army Update episode! This one s a doozy, clocking in at around 90 minutes. J.C. delivers the goods on how 7th Son: Descent performed on its first day on sale, brags relentlessly about YOU, teases a new initiative debuting later this week, interviews THE John Smith (the real voice behind the Anyman EP), and answers your questions! In this episode, J.C. chats about: A deadline extension for MOP mission Operation Photo Fun with 7th Son (see below) 7th Son: Descent s day one sales and beyond The Beta Clone Army Rewards Program, and John Merlin s remarkable story John Smith s Anyman songs now available at Myxer.com as free ringtones Podioracket s LIVE call-in book launch party here s the recording of the live show Big thanks to Beta Clone Army members who hacked their websites The individually-numbered Beta Clone T-shirts are back! Meet J.C. in the Tampa area (Wesley Chapel) on Nov. 7 Hear the interview with THE John Smith, the mind and voice behind the Anyman EP Call the Clone Line and get on the show: 435-55-HUTCH (435-554-8824) NATASHA S MINISTRY MISSION FOR THIS WEEK (EXTENDED DEADLINE): OPERATION: PHOTO FUN WITH 7TH SON Acquire your copy of 7th Son: Descent on Oct. 27. Snap a photo of you holding your copy of the book. Make sure the photo is either fun or funny! Email J.C. your photo (his email address: 7thSonNovel@gmail.com). Complete this mission by Friday, NOV. 6 and get mentioned on the Agents of the Ministry page and a signed ULTRA RARE hand-crafted Project 7th Son Dossier Mission completion after Oct. 30 still earns you a place on the Agents page Photos will be posted on J.C. s site! The Beta Clone Army Update anthem is Birthright: Birthwrong Remix by Celldweller and Blue Stahli. Learn more about the artists at Celldweller.com and BlueStahli.com. Like what you hear? Tell a friend, and give a shout in the comments!

Do This For Me is the fourth of six free folk songs from Anyman, written and performed by John Smith, which will be released on a weekly schedule here at JCHutchins.net. While a link to more songs was mentioned in John s 7th Son: 7 Days prequel story, J.C. wanted to provide all five songs to all 7th Son fans with a bonus track on the sixth week. Miami resident John Smith, a character in J.C. s upcoming thriller 7th Son: Descent, is a man who dreams big but lives a small life. Determined to change his life s course, he recorded a five-song EP titled Anyman, and posted it to the Web. This occurred two weeks before the events seen in 7th Son: Descent. Lyrics for this song appear beneath the audio player. Learn more about 7th Son: Descent’s print novel release here. Order your copy today. Do This For Me Lyrics Lemme lay out the situation The house I m living in Is made of blame and condemnation I m lookin to move out When the goin s tough That s what I m all about Now you could be A big help to me Lemme slip on in So I can start all over again Let s explore the opportunity I m in your hands Get a grip and think what you could make of me You re on top in this scenario But when the time is right I ll be your impresario Do this for me It s a simple thing For a complex girl Do this for me And I ll make sure That I do right by you Take your time on this decision I got nowhere to be And the sun is barely risen All while you re thinkin I ll be down here Persuadin and convincin

Today we are going to talk about how to prevent your web site from being hacked, and how to repair your damaged web site.  If your web site’s security has been breached or if you want to know what to do to make sure it doesn’t get broken into, this is the podcast you need to be listening to.  Here to help webmasters of all skill levels, the Web Hosting Show is on the air. Download the Web Hosting Show, Episode 197! Running Time: 11 minutes | File Size: 5.14 MB Here are just a few topics from this week’s episode: Web Site Hacked? Scan Yourself First! Be Proactive About Password Theft Update or Remove Out of Date Scripts Fixing Files and Folders After a Web Site Hack Here is this week’s web hosting news headline: Web Host Boot Camp 2009 – Another Web Host Boot Camp is coming up.  December 7th through December 9th, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and guests will come together for three days to discuss, learn, share tips and techniques and much more. FastServers.net is Now LayeredTech I would also like to welcome the Web Hosting Show s new supporter and sponsor, LayeredTech.com.  LayeredTech specializes in enterprise, cloud, and dedicated server hosting.  I look forward to having as good of a relationship with them as we had with FastServers.net. From iframe injections, to virus or trojan installs, we all need to make sure we are prepared for the worst, or at least know what to do when the worst might happen.  That is what today’s show is all about.  I hope you enjoy, and if you have any other web site security tips to share, be sure to leave them in the comments! Add me on Twitter! Come follow my daily antics, links, tips and more @mitchkeeler on Twitter! Mitch Keeler 2009 | Check out my firefox help site and my tech blog too!

Since it s Halloween, I thought I d toss something unusual in the podcast feed. Check out this experimental piece of fiction I wrote and recorded back in Nov. 2008 titled Ursa Minor. At the time, Celldweller s album Soundtrack for the Voices in My Head was brand new (it s a stellar album; pick up a copy), and I was smitten by its cinematic-style music. I was so inspired, I contacted Celldweller mastermind Klayton and asked if I could write at least one short story inspired by his music using his music in the story as a soundtrack. The goal: To tell a complete tale using only the time allowed by the music, while timing plot points and action to specific moments in the music. The end result is Ursa Minor, using the song of the same name from the Celldweller album. It s 1:44 minutes long. A fun creative challenge! I hope you enjoy the tale, as brief as it is. Happy Halloween! J.C.

Welcome to the third (of ten) serialized episodes of the free audiobook, 7th Son: Descent. 7th Son is available for purchase now. Learn how you can support the novel s print release at this page. Synopsis: The Beta clones tour the 7th Son facility, discover more about their origins, and learn about John Alpha s intentions. Longtime fans: This episode features a new chapter, and a new set-piece within the facility! Chatter: Very little chatter. You know what to do. Order 7th Son: Descent Visit J.C. s distribution partners for 7th Son: Descent: Tor.com, SliceOfSciFi.com, SFSignal.com, DragonPage.com, BoingBoing.net Call the Clone Line and get on the show: 435-55-HUTCH (435-554-8824) Episode intro provided by James Melzer (author of Escape) Promo: The Command Line Promo: Two Guys Tech Promo: The Incident at Station 23 7th Son: Descent s anthem is Descent by Celldweller. Learn more about the band at Celldweller.com. Like what you hear? Tell a friend, and give a shout in the comments!

Winter Love is the third of six free folk songs from Anyman, written and performed by John Smith, which will be released on a weekly schedule here at JCHutchins.net. While a link to more songs was mentioned in John s 7th Son: 7 Days prequel story, J.C. wanted to provide all five songs to all 7th Son fans with a bonus track on the sixth week. Miami resident John Smith, a character in J.C. s upcoming thriller 7th Son: Descent, is a man who dreams big but lives a small life. Determined to change his life s course, he recorded a five-song EP titled Anyman, and posted it to the Web. This occurred two weeks before the events seen in 7th Son: Descent. Lyrics for this song appear beneath the audio player. Learn more about 7th Son: Descent’s print novel release here. Order your copy today. Winter Love Lyrics Don t gimme that bit about Every thing in its season That s only numbers and blocks on a page Don t try to tell me there s no Particular reason I won t go peacefully into the next phase Don t tell me you don t recall The first day of Springtime The way we met was such a sweet cliche Can t believe you would forget The height of last summer And how we spent each hour Of the longest day Don t pretend You didn t plan this from the start By Winter s end Passion frozen in your heart I never said I d be an actor in this play I don t intend To walk away as winter fades to gray I don t believe that you Have found yourself a new prince There s no one anywhere in the world like me Don t tell me he was a surprise Don t try to convince What makes you think I even wanna be free Don t care if the air you breathe Comes cold from your lips Don t matter to me if the trees have lost all their leaves There ain t no golden bough And I ll remain your king

Sweet! 7th Son: Descent s beloved carpenter/bartender/musician character John Smith has posted some of his Anyman EP songs as free ringtones at Myxer.com! And they re all free! Myxer is the leader in ad-supported mobile entertainment: With millions of mobile users and tens of million mobile downloads a month, Myxer is the largest and fastest-growing place for mobile content today. The service was created to make the mobile content experience simple, fun, and free! Trust me, peeps: the site is 100% legit and free it s not a scummy subscription service and there are no monthly fees. (To get the content on your phone, message and data rates may apply, though.) Myxer is compatible with most carriers including AT for? Visit John s Myxer artist page for more information, or give the widgets below a spin! You can be ringin and rockin with John Smith in no time! More from John Smith at Myxer More from John Smith at Myxer More from John Smith at Myxer More from John Smith at Myxer More from John Smith at Myxer