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Toronto Transit Commission meets April 23
The Toronto Transit Commission will hold its regular monthly public meeting on Wednesday, **April 23** at 1 p.m. in Committee Room #1, second floor, City Hall, 100 Queen Street West.
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Mow Down Pollution
Did you know that running a gas-powered lawn mower for an hour produces as much pollution as driving a car 500 km? I always kind of suspected that their stinky two-stroke engines used in lawn mowers and leaf blowers weren't exactly environmentally friendly, but even I was surprised to learn that…
Anonymous activists take on Scientology
FINALLY! Canadian government (NDP, less then 10% of seats) has taken notice of the cause. VIA Rabble Hearing about yet another in a recent string of global protests targeting the Church of Scientology, led by an unlikely band of freedom of speech cyberactivists, my curiosity got the better of…
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A sign of summer…
With temperatures reaching 24 C today, we couldn’t help by enjoy the nice weather. Today marked our first cycling tour of the year. We left the house at 9:30 AM and went for our traditional coffee at Kensington Market (blue line on the map). There we met our friend J. and chatted for a while…
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.500 for the first time ever…
.500 for the first time ever… Filed Under (MLS, Toronto FC) by admin on April-19-2008 …Dare we go 3-2? 4-2? 5-2? I know, I’ll calm myself and be happy that we’re rebounding from a dismal first to outings. Columbus and Dallas are in the past - a different team played those games -…
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Top 5 Spots on a Subway: A Glance at How We Sit and Stand
The timing of this has nothing to do with the upcoming TTC strike, I’ve been pondering about how people behave on the subway for some time and this was really good coincidental timing. Interior of TTC Subway Car Graphic by MovingGraphics.ca I’ve always been curious about how and why we…
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Bills in Toronto draws 100k waiting list
TORONTO — Tickets for the Buffalo Bills games in Toronto are turning into a hot commodity. Organizers said Friday that over 100,000 fans have registered for the random draw for the opportunity to purchase tickets for the series. The Bills will be playing eight NFL games over a five-year…
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GeoHolidays Scam - Best Vacation Deals To Cancun
Is your dream of a vacation to North Mexico slipping away like the setting sun because of price fears? Did you know that by joining Geo Holiday you can make this great adventure and many more just like it possible year after year without worries over the rising costs? The Geo Holiday club offers…
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Happy Record Store Day
For those of you who don't know, today is Record Store day. CBC Radio 3 did a whole contest to find the "Best Record Store In Canada". The award, surprisingly, went to Meow Records of Prince George, British Columbia. Record Store Day was started to celebrate the Record Store as a musical…
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A Few Things…
Just a few notes for today… - Hits and Misses had a sale today. I was going to post before I left, but it was too nice out to use a computer/I forgot. 15% off all vinyl in celebration of the one year anniversary. We also spotted the mysterious guy who is slowly liquidating his collection.…
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Stidfole feature coming Sunday
Former Susquenita HS and Penn State pitcher Sean Stidfole continues his rise through the Toronto Blue Jays' farm system. He now plays for the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats in the Eastern League. With the Fisher Cats in town playing...
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The OPSEU drive to unionize Community College teachers
For anyone who hasn’t read the April 14 Toronto Star, there is a drive afoot to unionize 12,000 of Community College teachers. 7000 of those people were part-time. This is now before the Ontario Labour Relations Board. The proposal is to give I am glad to see this, since this is a move to try…
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Toronto Argonauts should have as much right to play football in Buffalo, as the Buffalo Bills in Toronto
Question:Is the commercial "Hoopla" about Buffalo Bills playing in Toronto is the apparent latest manifestation of U.S. colonialism against our national identity as CanadiansArticle Preface:The National Football... read more
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It Begins
Oh, Tao. Lounging on your patio, all fancy-free. Little expecting that with the rise of the thermometer the climb of another meter directly related to our happiness has begun. That’s right. After a injury-induced slow start, Aaron Rowand clubbed his first home run of the year today. That…
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Gay Musical Vs. Gay Musical
Happy: A Very Gay Little Musical, is the latest show to open at Buddies and also the first musical by Sky Gilbert the theatre has produced in 17 years. And what a tricky little number it is. Essentially a musical about people writing a musical about people writing a musical, Happy tells…
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Chinodoxa or Glory of the Snow
Chinodoxa or Glory of the Snow It’s been a beautiful week here in Toronto. The plants in my garden have shown their appreciation of the warm weather by growing and growing and growing some more! The Chionodoxa, Glory of the Snow, is blooming. One day the plants were just short little green…
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Drop the Needle: Luu Breeze
One of the biggest complaints that Toronto hip hop artists have is that they are ignored by local media, and, for the most part, they’re right. Drop the Needle hopes to help remedy this by checking in with some of the city’s finest artists each month to see what’s up. Toronto hasn’t…
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Thomas Willing to Change
As first reported by ESPN, in an effort to snap himself out of the early-season slump that has cost him his starting job, Frank Thomas has decided to do whatever it takes to get things rolling, going to far as to legally change his first name to Dennis. “I’m not really a Tank any more, so…
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How will the TTC improve services in 2008?
Yesterday, the TTC posted its "Service Improvements for 2008" report on its website. The report outlines how the TTC proposes to change its routes and services this year. The document also reviews proposals for new services that the TTC staff have not approved and reports on "Post-Implementation…
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Trying to work up the energy …
I’m lying on the couch watching the hockey game that I mentioned in my last post, Brantford’s winning BTW, and I’m trying to work up the energy to go outside and plant the plants I purchased a week and a half ago in my front garden. I’m not feeling so hot today so it’s easy to just lie…
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Fans see changed and improved TFC
Fans see changed and improved TFC Posted in Toronto FC by Mark Polishuk on April 19th, 2008 No Comments After just one match at BMO Field, it is already clear that the Toronto fans are going to see a very different Toronto FC than the one that left the field last October.
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Debt Rattle, April 15 2008: The Albania Model
We cannot say what gift of prophecy or data tipped Bernanke to perceive a contraction, slight or otherwise. For us, it was the news that many states are reporting their largest budget shortfalls since the onsets of the most recent recessions, in 2001 and 1991. The Center for Budget and Policy…
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Confucianism and Taoism
Confucius (551-479 BCE) taught a moral wisdom that would become a predominant social force in China from the second century BCE until the mid twentieth century. Confucianism does not teach a central doctrine that a God or gods should be worshipped, but it does embrace a system of ritual and…
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TSN's Dreger: Brunnstrom eying Leafs, Wings
According to TSN's Darren Dreger, super-prospect Fabian Brunnstrom is now interested in either becoming a Toronto Maple Leaf or a Detroit Red Wing: April 19, TSN: Fabian Brunnstrom, a highly touted 23 year old unrestricted free agent mere days from...
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The Folks at the MLS Website Did Not Watch the Toronto FC Game
Toronto FC grab their 2nd win of the season in a tight 1-0 contest over Real Salt Lake. One problem though…. Amado Guevara didn’t score at all. It was Laurent Robert with the rocket strike to give TFC the win. And how do you confuse Guevara with Robert? That’s pathetic on the part of…
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TTC Strike - Survival Guide
The Toronto Star has published a very comprehensive, link-heavy "TTC Strike Survival Guide" which details carpooling, parking, biking, and other alternatives to the TTC in event that an agreement at weekend contract talks isn't arrived at (I was in the process of compiling a list of online…
Guess Who I Ran Into?!?
Today at Shoppers Drug Mart, I ran into Elizabeth Grant!!!! She was shopping with her daughter and was so nice. She told me to watch her on The Shopping Channel on the 21st because she's going to... Visit CanadianBeauty.com to read the rest of this article.
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Toronto Rochester shuttle may cruise yet again
The Toronto-Rochester ferry service that sank twice (2004 and 2006) is being revived! A Toronto company called Hover Transit Services (HTS) is proposing a high speed hovercraft service using the same vessel that carried travelers between England and France. The service plans to succeed by…
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Tiger’s Thrive in the Late Innings
The good news is, the Tiger’s have become good at playing from behind. The bad news is, the Tiger’s look like their becoming comfortable playing from behind. These days, that’s how the Tiger’s live…But it’s not a great way to make a living. Kenny Rogers recorded his first win of…
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Nesterovic: Hedo Lider Gibi
Nesterovic: Hedo Lider Gibi Nisan 19, 2008 at 21:10 · Filed under Güncel Haberler Toronto Raptors’ın pivotu Rasho Nesterovic‘ten, Milli Oyuncumuz Hidayet TürkoÄlu‘na övgü golu sözler gelirken Nesterovic, Hedo‘yu ”Lider” olarak tanımladı. Play-off ilk…
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Newcomer’s goal extends TFC streak
Newcomer’s goal extends TFC streak Posted in Toronto FC by Mark Polishuk on April 19th, 2008 No Comments In their first home match of the season, Toronto FC gave their raucous fans something to cheer about in a 1-0 win against Real Salt Lake on Saturday afternoon at BMO Field.
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Audience Mail
Robin from TORONTO was at last night's show. She writes: "...Dear Chris- Oh my god!!! I loved it~!!! I feel honored to be at your show tonight. Thank you for putting Ruby's photo and put laser shootings~!! It was sooooo funny and cute~! Good luck for tomorrow's show, too~!! Ruby and I love you~~…
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Free Gravity Wave Downloads
So here's the skinny, I was supposed to get pics etc., from the Gravity Wave Free Party (pdf) - which I was unable to attend. If those come in I'll still post them. In the mean time though there are some Gravity Wave tunes in the Free Podsafe Download section and you can have at them. The…
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Audience Mail
Kate from ONTARIO writes: "...Hey Chris, I was at your show last night, and it was awesome! Thank you for such a great performance and for putting lasers in my dog Sheba's eyes. When i got home i had to tell my cat Audrey that she didn't make an appearance. I thought to appease her by giving…
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Fabian Brunnstrom
Just came up on the intermission of the caps game that the Leafs are in the frontrunning for Brunnstrom. Heard his name being thrown around and now that Nonis is fired seems like Leafs have the best shot at him. Here's a clip I found of his play. Getting me excited for next year already!! =) …
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Tuesday, May 13 at Pizza Nova: Get a Med. Pepperoni Pizza for $4—and They’ll Donate $1 To Charity
On May 13, you can get a medium Pepperoni Pizza from Pizza Nova for just $3.99 -- and they'll donate $1 of that to Variety Children's Charity, so it's a win-win! There's a limit of two pizzas per customer, and it's available for walk-ins only. The special is running 11 am-9 pm. Sounds like we…
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MGMT: The Tuesday Night Hype
It was a big night. The hot ticket. George Stroumboulopoulos was there. Kevin Drew was there. It was a packed house. It was Brooklyn "it" band MGMT headlining at the Mod Club. Everyone wanted it to be their favourite concert of the spring. But did it deliver? More...
Frank Thomas Temporarily Benched
Frank Thomas Temporarily Benched I just don’t get this one. Yes, Frank Thomas is hitting .167/.306/.333. That’s in 72 PA. So what? Over 2005-2007, Frank has combined to hit .222/.323/.415 in April - a month which isn’t done yet, by the way. Frank is still avoiding strikeouts well (18.1…
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“the Bedlam in Goliath”; “A Story of the way women are treated in organized religion.”
This week, Off the Dial had the privilege of speaking with Cedric Bixler-Zavala of the Mars Volta, who are currently on tour in North America with dates scheduled in Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver in May. This is part one of that interview; For the Mars Volta, their latest album “the…
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Big Hurt Feelings
Well colour me stunned. 10 days after being the toast of the town for hitting home runs on three consecutive nights and cashing 10 RBI in four days, the Jays have benched Frank Thomas “indefinitely”. So much for the “new attitude” and new training regime he had this spring. The Big Hurt…
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