Current Events Archives
British psycologist finds that today, January 23, is the most depressing day of the year. Sulk all you want, folks. No relation to Election Day.[0]
Security tags will finally be placed in all books at the Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries. Fall 2006 expected completion at DC, and Fall 2007 at DP.[0]
Canada's worst planning disaster, according to Professor Filion, will be transformed into an entertainment megaplex, branded AeroDream. That's quite... amusing.[0]
This is so close to home. Poor kids.[0]
Late entry: If you were up 2 minutes after 1 on Wednesday morning, the date and time would be: 01:02:03 04/05/06. I regretably am still awake at 1:13.[1]
Get information about where to get the fastest response for surgical services and the Province's strategy to reduce wait times.[0]
It's really progressive there in Quebec. Good job Charest.[0]
"Great success" was a term coined during the trip by Fadi, I believe, to tell that you have "successfully" managed to take a crap . Here's more pics from Tiff.[0]
An interesting set of signage relates to retailers convicted of cigarette sale offenses (see bottom of page); they now are now put to shame for their irresponsible actions.[0]
Routine Tiff trip pictures.[0]
Jie-jie, a baby boy in China, was born with two left arms and one right arm.[0]
Ontario government releases its "landmark" growth management plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
I love receiving nerdy planning emails-- thanks everyone! [0]
Most respondents spoke positively about the Guardian Angels in Toronto. I however am very skeptical.[8]
Shirley Pehlps-Roper is the leader of a fundamentalist Christian group who in May held protests outside of a funeral service of a fallen American soldier in Iraq. Her group claims God kills U.S. soldiers because they defend a country that tolerates homosexuality. I would like to turn the attention to anchor Julie Banderas. Do you feel she violates proper journalistic conduct?[3]
"[W]hen a crime is happening in public, the likelihood of a bystander doing something about it is inversely proportional to the number of people around."[0]
Even I find air travel to be uncomfortable-- let alone having the added discomfort of fitting the "terrorist profile."[0]
Agreed. I remember teachers would often have our educational assistant teach us during report cards-- anyway, interim report cards don't tell us much. There should be instead regular dialogue with parents if a child is experiencing a problems.[0]
Anyone want to study overseas? [via Daily Bulletin][0]
"Half the money [USD$100 billion] that Congress allotted still hasn't been spent. And too much that has been allocated vanished through waste, no-bid contracts to Republican political cronies or outright fraud"[0]
They come in iPod mini metalic colours-- but smaller and skinnier[0]
No more adding penny stamps whenever there is a postage increase. Good stuff.[1]
I wonder why Google Video did not take off as well as Youtube? Perhaps Youtube has a much better browsing interface. PS: Notice how young the Google founders are. Wow.[0]
Neat. I love those Jon Deere toys.[0]
It's true. I really miss working at Chapters. I've said it before, if the bookstores still exist when I'm retired, I would go back to work there.[2]
Wentworth Miller reads about himself in an LA internet cafe. How cute.[0]
Darn double-cohort. I hope this doesn't diminisih my chances in grad school. According to Statcan, women make up 58 per cent of all registrations.[0]
Very nice.[0]
"...findings suggest that a major factor underlying the steady increase in university enrolment among women is that it pays more for women to attend university." [via Daily Bulletin][0]
This is 'old' news, but it is just to prove how ghetto my neighbourhood is. The grassy home is just around the corner.[2]
Will the "numerous structural pressures facing the industry" mean a demise for the future of newspapers?[0]
Again, the transit marketing at YRT is impressive. Text and win iPods gift certificates and YRT/Viva prizes.[0]
Demographer David Foot says the 'echo' generation is fueling the current unprecedented post-secondary enrolment, and Universities will face problems as they leave the system.[0]
I pass by 'I Maid' from time to time, and I've always been curious. However, the food is reported to be like that of "small town 'Chinese-Canadian' restaurants."[1]
"Jason Jones is a natural for a sales job. Trouble is, many people can't see past his mouth. Painful rot forced him to pull almost all of his teeth. This is the state of dental care for our working poor"[0]
This Toronto optician is featured on City's Silverman Helps. Since CNN loves drama, it was also featured on Anderson Cooper's 360 [via Mikey].[1]
We have a very pretty flag.[0]
What do you guys think of this situation? Who's right? While I don't know much about soccer, safety concerns need to be considered. Perhaps earlier warning could've been given to the girl, where she could wear an adaptive form of hijab.[2]
The latest installment of the Sexy Beijing series, this one about status of women. "Women hold half the sky."[0]
Good stuff. Expelling or suspending "at risk" students will only further alienate them and have them further lag behind. Special rehabilitative sessions should be implemented to help these kids, while not compromising the well-being of the rest of the students.[0]
Censorship versus glorifying the act. Was it right for NBC to broadcast Cho's video? I personally think that it was newsworthy enough for broadcast.[2]
I guess Dell is feeling the effects of competition; say goodbye to the direct-to-consumer business model.[0]
The Star undergoes yet another redesign in both its print and online versions. Another top-notch improvement. More coverage from Torontoist.[2]
Are people as tired of these protests as I am? Why must they always demonstrate with violence?[0]
'Ghetto dude' is very cool. He'll be big some day. On another note, I'd hate to be that Aileen Siu lady right now. Yikes.[0]
Virgin's marketing reps took a photo of a girl on Flickr without permission and used it on bus shelter ads. That's quite creepy.[1]
Bring it on, McG! It will definitely sweeten up this awfully dull month.[0]
Why complain when you can get even? If Chapters/Indigo can't get their act together with publishers, then take your business south of the border. The joys of capitalism.[0]
Apparently I may not be a sound investment in the Swimming in Debt Co. Thanks Shawn for the link.[0]
Deeper discounts are here.[3]
Effective from December 1, 2007 to November 30, 2008, you will not have to pay PST on bicycle and bicycle-related equipment. If only this policy wasn't implemented sooner.[0]
Oh no! My sister works there![0]
She is the former chief medical officer for Toronto and was most recognized for her work during the SARS crisis. I spoke briefly with her on the subway one morning on my way to work, she is a nice lady.[0]
"Homosexual relations remain illegal in Grenada." Good that I didn't engage in any of those kinds of relations when I was there?[5]
The student union cites this ongoing issue as a "systemic problem." Could poor planning and design really be blamed, as Tiff mentioned?[1]
Boom, bust, and echo in action?[0]
Finally. The suspense is over! I like this ad campaign, and I agree with that they're trying to communicate. Good work Ontario Colleges! More coverage from thestar.com.[0]
I love maps. Being a cartographer would have been an awesome profession.[0]
Neat table illustrating the cost of moving lawns based on a number of scenarios.[0]
Great time to enter the job market for sure. So the last time we had it this bad, I was in Grade 2.[0]
Happy 142nd Birthday Canada, truly the greatest country to live in.[0]
The rest of Ontario doesn't look so good either. Provincial unemployment rate: 9.6%[0]
British psycologist finds that today, January 23, is the most depressing day of the year. Sulk all you want, folks. No relation to Election Day.[0]
Security tags will finally be placed in all books at the Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries. Fall 2006 expected completion at DC, and Fall 2007 at DP.[0]
Canada's worst planning disaster, according to Professor Filion, will be transformed into an entertainment megaplex, branded AeroDream. That's quite... amusing.[0]
This is so close to home. Poor kids.[0]
Late entry: If you were up 2 minutes after 1 on Wednesday morning, the date and time would be: 01:02:03 04/05/06. I regretably am still awake at 1:13.[1]
Get information about where to get the fastest response for surgical services and the Province's strategy to reduce wait times.[0]
It's really progressive there in Quebec. Good job Charest.[0]
"Great success" was a term coined during the trip by Fadi, I believe, to tell that you have "successfully" managed to take a crap . Here's more pics from Tiff.[0]
An interesting set of signage relates to retailers convicted of cigarette sale offenses (see bottom of page); they now are now put to shame for their irresponsible actions.[0]
Routine Tiff trip pictures.[0]
Jie-jie, a baby boy in China, was born with two left arms and one right arm.[0]
Ontario government releases its "landmark" growth management plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
I love receiving nerdy planning emails-- thanks everyone! [0]
Most respondents spoke positively about the Guardian Angels in Toronto. I however am very skeptical.[8]
Shirley Pehlps-Roper is the leader of a fundamentalist Christian group who in May held protests outside of a funeral service of a fallen American soldier in Iraq. Her group claims God kills U.S. soldiers because they defend a country that tolerates homosexuality. I would like to turn the attention to anchor Julie Banderas. Do you feel she violates proper journalistic conduct?[3]
"[W]hen a crime is happening in public, the likelihood of a bystander doing something about it is inversely proportional to the number of people around."[0]
Even I find air travel to be uncomfortable-- let alone having the added discomfort of fitting the "terrorist profile."[0]
Agreed. I remember teachers would often have our educational assistant teach us during report cards-- anyway, interim report cards don't tell us much. There should be instead regular dialogue with parents if a child is experiencing a problems.[0]
Anyone want to study overseas? [via Daily Bulletin][0]
"Half the money [USD$100 billion] that Congress allotted still hasn't been spent. And too much that has been allocated vanished through waste, no-bid contracts to Republican political cronies or outright fraud"[0]
They come in iPod mini metalic colours-- but smaller and skinnier[0]
No more adding penny stamps whenever there is a postage increase. Good stuff.[1]
I wonder why Google Video did not take off as well as Youtube? Perhaps Youtube has a much better browsing interface. PS: Notice how young the Google founders are. Wow.[0]
Neat. I love those Jon Deere toys.[0]
It's true. I really miss working at Chapters. I've said it before, if the bookstores still exist when I'm retired, I would go back to work there.[2]
Wentworth Miller reads about himself in an LA internet cafe. How cute.[0]
Darn double-cohort. I hope this doesn't diminisih my chances in grad school. According to Statcan, women make up 58 per cent of all registrations.[0]
Very nice.[0]
"...findings suggest that a major factor underlying the steady increase in university enrolment among women is that it pays more for women to attend university." [via Daily Bulletin][0]
This is 'old' news, but it is just to prove how ghetto my neighbourhood is. The grassy home is just around the corner.[2]
Will the "numerous structural pressures facing the industry" mean a demise for the future of newspapers?[0]
Again, the transit marketing at YRT is impressive. Text and win iPods gift certificates and YRT/Viva prizes.[0]
Demographer David Foot says the 'echo' generation is fueling the current unprecedented post-secondary enrolment, and Universities will face problems as they leave the system.[0]
I pass by 'I Maid' from time to time, and I've always been curious. However, the food is reported to be like that of "small town 'Chinese-Canadian' restaurants."[1]
"Jason Jones is a natural for a sales job. Trouble is, many people can't see past his mouth. Painful rot forced him to pull almost all of his teeth. This is the state of dental care for our working poor"[0]
This Toronto optician is featured on City's Silverman Helps. Since CNN loves drama, it was also featured on Anderson Cooper's 360 [via Mikey].[1]
We have a very pretty flag.[0]
What do you guys think of this situation? Who's right? While I don't know much about soccer, safety concerns need to be considered. Perhaps earlier warning could've been given to the girl, where she could wear an adaptive form of hijab.[2]
The latest installment of the Sexy Beijing series, this one about status of women. "Women hold half the sky."[0]
Good stuff. Expelling or suspending "at risk" students will only further alienate them and have them further lag behind. Special rehabilitative sessions should be implemented to help these kids, while not compromising the well-being of the rest of the students.[0]
Censorship versus glorifying the act. Was it right for NBC to broadcast Cho's video? I personally think that it was newsworthy enough for broadcast.[2]
I guess Dell is feeling the effects of competition; say goodbye to the direct-to-consumer business model.[0]
The Star undergoes yet another redesign in both its print and online versions. Another top-notch improvement. More coverage from Torontoist.[2]
Are people as tired of these protests as I am? Why must they always demonstrate with violence?[0]
'Ghetto dude' is very cool. He'll be big some day. On another note, I'd hate to be that Aileen Siu lady right now. Yikes.[0]
Virgin's marketing reps took a photo of a girl on Flickr without permission and used it on bus shelter ads. That's quite creepy.[1]
Bring it on, McG! It will definitely sweeten up this awfully dull month.[0]
Why complain when you can get even? If Chapters/Indigo can't get their act together with publishers, then take your business south of the border. The joys of capitalism.[0]
Apparently I may not be a sound investment in the Swimming in Debt Co. Thanks Shawn for the link.[0]
Deeper discounts are here.[3]
Effective from December 1, 2007 to November 30, 2008, you will not have to pay PST on bicycle and bicycle-related equipment. If only this policy wasn't implemented sooner.[0]
Oh no! My sister works there![0]
She is the former chief medical officer for Toronto and was most recognized for her work during the SARS crisis. I spoke briefly with her on the subway one morning on my way to work, she is a nice lady.[0]
"Homosexual relations remain illegal in Grenada." Good that I didn't engage in any of those kinds of relations when I was there?[5]
The student union cites this ongoing issue as a "systemic problem." Could poor planning and design really be blamed, as Tiff mentioned?[1]
Boom, bust, and echo in action?[0]
Finally. The suspense is over! I like this ad campaign, and I agree with that they're trying to communicate. Good work Ontario Colleges! More coverage from thestar.com.[0]
I love maps. Being a cartographer would have been an awesome profession.[0]
Neat table illustrating the cost of moving lawns based on a number of scenarios.[0]
Great time to enter the job market for sure. So the last time we had it this bad, I was in Grade 2.[0]
Happy 142nd Birthday Canada, truly the greatest country to live in.[0]
The rest of Ontario doesn't look so good either. Provincial unemployment rate: 9.6%[0]
