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33°C and $1.35/L
Toronto weather, and gas prices in Toronto are both on a tear. We broke a new record for the hottest June 6th ever today, and at midnight tonight expect to see gas prices in the city to make a 6-cent/L jump to $1.35/L (says 680news - smashing previous highs and then some). And it's expected to…
Foto Phun Phridays
Trippy! Fuzzy My Kind of Brunch Crazy Sprinklr (which weirdly enough was right at the place where the blue fences were) Meat Sause! Have a good weekend Fishfaces!!
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Hey! Back of the line.
What is wrong with people? This morning, I was at the Greyhound bus station today at 6:30am. I was going to be taking a bus to Toronto this morning. While I was waiting for the bus, there is always a couple of people that bud the line and get in front of two or three people ahead of…
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Well if the Kid is Obnoxious…
I think it’s only fair he get pegged for it. Easily one of my top pet peeves these days is parents’ pig-headed refusal to face facts and accept their little hellion is… well… a little hellion. The world is a mean place, and the sooner one learns that acting like an ass means being…
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Life Insurance For Over 50\’s | You Are The Only One to Think About Your Family’s Financial Security
Thinking about the family’s security should be the first priority of everybody. We should never be impulsive while taking the decisions in favor of our family. We should always think very wisely in life and then take proper decisions which can go in our favor. Investing in any of the life…
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Life Insurance For Over 50\’s | Make Efforts to Make Your Family Financial Independent After Your Death
We should always make an effort so that our family will become financially secure and independent after our death also. If you have already invested in any of the life insurance policy then you have set a good shot. Now you should not worry much about the results and carry on with your other…
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It’s a beautiful day
I’d been dreading Friday. All week the news stations said we were going to bake! Well the hottest day of the year so far has arrived and you know what? It’s a nice day. It’s 34 Celsius outside. That’s 93.2 F. Normally that would be killer hot here in Toronto because when it gets hot…
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this Saturday in the city
Hey, what are you doing tomorrow? Want to do some fun stuff with me? FASHION Magazine is organizing a Fashion Flash Mob tomorrow at Dundas Square. Sounds like a quick hit of fun, I will be there along with many others, including Max. Why not come down and be part of the picture? Wear white,…
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Strangers at the door - do you let them in?
A few minutes ago a man knocked on our door. We have a number of solicitors around here so I often ignore knocks at the door, but this man knocked so hard that the dog started barking and I decided to go to the door to find out who it was. Well it was this man working for a company that I think…
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Today only - 50% - 75% off WestJet select markets
Book your WestJet flight by midnight tonight (June 6 - 23:59:59 MT) for travel until June 26, 2008 and save 50% - 75%. Fares are for travel on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sale discount is applied to WestJet's lowest regular fares. Samples of fares shown are one-way. Fuel…
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Ewoks Can Speak Tagalog - Can You? Tagalog Classes Continue at KPC!
Can you? (or are you just short and dark) Be as good as Wicket, Princess Kneesa and the rest of the fuzzy Endor crew — or maybe even better — why not come out to the Conversational Tagalog classes continuing this Saturday. You can sign up for either Tuesday sessions from 7p-9p (for all…
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Vandalist: Feeeedddd Meeeee!
Once a week, Vandalist features the best street art and graffiti from around Toronto. You should contribute. Artist UnknownAT AVENUE AND FOXBARPHOTO BY GALA
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REPORT: MLS to Put Supporters Groups On Notice Regarding Thrown Objects
In a systematic step by step process of addressing the events which occured in Columbus, MLS today has issued another statement. According to this press release from League Headquarters: NEW YORK -- Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber issued the following statement today regarding the…
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Jameson Bridge and Construction Projects across the City
Jameson Bridge and Construction Projects across the City June 6th, 2008 I have some good news about the Jameson pedestrian bridge. This week, after many conversations with senior City staff, they have renegotiated the arrangement with the contractor to accelerate the construction schedule. The…
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Bloor Street West Avenue Study Underway!
Bloor Street West Avenue Study Underway! June 6th, 2008 The process for the Bloor Avenue study is underway. The consultant has been hired for the above noted study (Brook Mcilroy, http://www.brookmcilroy.com/ ) and I met with them last week to finalise the process as well as the meeting dates…
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Lamport Lives! The Official Stadium reopening
Lamport Lives! The Official Stadium reopening June 6th, 2008 Many of you have contacted my office with questions about Lamport Stadium. I am happy to report that after months of this great space being closed to the public, Lamport is now ready to host games, fans and fun! I hope you will join…
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UPS, How’s my Driving?
Sometime ago, a UPS truck sped through a stop sign, of a busy intersection, right before my eyes (literally). Considering I was already crossing while he approached the stop sign, none of that seemed to matter to the driver as he sped through to avoid the “wait”. Since then, I have…
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Lopez Impresses Raptors
Credit: Toronto Sun The Raptors liked what they saw in Robin Lopez and he could be an option for the team in the first round of the NBA Draft later this month, according to The Toronto Sun. Lopez stood out on Wednesday as the team held their second pre-draft workout at the Air Canada Centre.…
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Raps like the cut of Robin Lopez’s jib
Well he isn’t European. That is a start. The Raptors liked what they saw in Robin Lopez the other day and he could be an option for the team in the first round of the draft later this month. Lopez stood out as the team held their second pre-draft workout at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto…
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Bosh turns his talents to the world of late night TV - Toronto Star
Bosh turns his talents to the world of late night TV - Toronto Star Bosh turns his talents to the world of late night TV Toronto Star, Canada - Jun 5, 2008 BOSTON–At least one Raptor made it to the NBA final. Chris Bosh, the Toronto all-star, spent yesterday interviewing a long list of…
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TFC head back on the road
TFC head back on the road Posted in Toronto FC by Toronto FC News on June 6th, 2008 No Comments Toronto FC aim to record their second away win of the season when they take on Houston Dynamo on Sunday night (kick off 8:30 p.m. live on The Score.)
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from the cat
Mother's Day cards "from the cat". I'm still not sure if these are tongue in cheek or not.
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my lake
The Great Lakes contain the largest supply of freshwater in the world, holding about 18% of the world’s total freshwater and about 90% of the United States’ total freshwater. The Lakes provide drinking water to 40 million U.S. and Canadian citizens. Combined, the lakes cover an area of over…
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Speaking Schedule for June: Millennial Financial, DM Days & SES Toronto
I just got back from the excellent SMX Advanced show in Seattle. Danny and the whole Third Door Media team did another excellent job of putting on a first-rate conference. Over the next two weeks, I will speaking at three different conferences. The nice thing is that each of the conferences will…
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For the environment
For the environment June 06th, 2008 | Category: Toronto I do what I can, I walk places, take my back places, I don’t own a car, I take the TTC, I recycle and try not to buy wasteful products. I even did Earth Hour! We are all in this together and we have to co-operate with what we can. …
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Chris Bosh On Jay Leno Debut
Here is Chris Bosh’s debut for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night. As I mentioned earlier this week Chris Bosh will be reporting on the finals for the The Tonight Show. Pretty funny stuff, very scripted but funny!
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June 4th: PUG EDucation, A Part of PUG Awards, People's Choice of Beauteous (and Ugliest) Buildings, Toronto...
Cecconi Simone'sPUG AWARDS 4TH ANNUAL PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS FOR ARCHITECTURE RESIDENTIAL LOVE IT OR HATE IT - YOU DECIDE! ~ ONLINE COMPETITION FOR PUBLIC TO VOTE AND RECOGNIZE BEST AND WORST OF TORONTO’S ARCHITECTURE~ The fourth annual Pug Awards were held at the innovative…
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There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before. - Robert Lynd
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Check out a prototype of the TTC's new subway train at "People in Motion"
The [TTC](http://www.ttc.ca/) will display a mock-up of the new TTC subway train, the **Toronto Rocket**, a low-floor accessible bus and a Wheel-Trans vehicle at [People in Motion 2008](http://www.people-in-motion.com/), Canada's largest exhibition for people with disabilities today, Friday,…
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Best Raptor Ever - 13th Bracket
Best Raptor Ever - 13th Bracket By Scott on June 6th, 2008 Sure, a broad question and one that could never be answered. But then we never thought we would be a .500 team this year, did we… What we’ve done is come up with a knock-out bracket of Raptor players with the intention of…
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Euro 2008 Austria-Switzerland Preview
Anyone likes soccer or football ? Well, Euro 2008 is starting tomorrow and the first match will be Switzerland and Czech Republic @12 noon EDT. In case anyone is wondering why I talk about soccer all sudden is because I love soccer probably as much as I love Anime or computer hardware. And yes,…
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Brasil el gigante en la biotecnología para la salud en América del Sur.
Brasil el gigante en la biotecnología para la salud en América del Sur. En una reciente publicación hecha por la prestigiosa revista Nature Technology, indica que Brasil, la potencia económica de América del Sur, está en camino de convertirse en un gigante de la biotecnología para la…
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Down the Humber and back
I had two adventures kayaking on the Humber last summer. The first time, P-Doug took me down there and introduced me to the pastime. I'd never done it before, but I was delighted to find how naturally it came to me. That time, we were guided down from Bloor to the mouth of the river at Lake…
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Film Friday: Kung Fu Pander
We wrote off Kung Fu Panda completely after watching our nine-millionth trailer for it—it was the one where Angelina Jolie's tiger shows Jack Black's panda such disdain that it all but guarantees a clichéed narrative where she eventually admits grudging, and then genuine respect. So…
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Obama and Clinton: Playmates of the Year?
I swear Barrack O’bottom is the submissive one. Did you know Scorpios like dating younger men? My prediction: The Clinton’s and the Obama’s are looking to join a swinger’s club.
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Gimme Heat - Weekend Happenings.
Gimme Heat - Weekend Happenings. Posted by Suresh on June 6th, 2008 The heat is here. No more excuses. Grab your walking shoes, a camera, your lightest shirt, a bottle of water, and those killer shades. There’s no better way to kick off the weekend than 30+ weather and outdoor festivals.…
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Luminato: Yonge-Dundas Square now automatic for the people
WHAT: Silent Dance Party (part of Light on Your Feet) WHEN: Sat Jun 7/Sun Jun 8, 12am-2am WHERE: Yonge-Dundas Square We mentioned this event in yesterday’s Luminato roundup, but it deserves special mention because it’s part of a massive installation in everybody’s favorite and…
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It's hot! Finally…
We have had a really long and cold Winter, lousy cool and rainy Spring so far. But it is about to chance from now on! Here is the weather forecast, tomorrow will feel like 39C finally. It is my kind of weather… I am was happy to jump on my bike this morning and spent the day by water reading…
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Grow Some Balls
The residents of this cockroach-infested shit hole longer allowed to stare at me unless they look me in the eye and speak up. Where I come from, we don't stare unless we want to talk, fuck, or kick one's ass. We are self-aware of the expression that is on our faces and body language at all times…
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Serpent Tracks
Here is a MUST SEE video: The False Revival (comparison) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVGxJU-j2I This 6 minute youtube video by Let Us Reason contains clips comparing the spiritual manifestations of other religions and the new false revivals taking place inside the church. Watch as Todd…
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What is a cup of JAVA worth these days? $12 is looking good here:
Well, it’s due for a pop to about $14 imho.
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My Baby, She Wrote Me a Letter
Joe Cocker always kind of looks like he’s in the process of having a stroke when he sings, doesn’t he? Mr. Hum and I are not doing too many typical wedding things, but one of the things we are doing is spending the night before the wedding apart. In fact, unlike many couples nowadays…
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Piano Lessons - Piano Tips
Something you can try once you’ve learned a song is to try transposing it. Just because a song is written in a certain key doesn’t mean that key is going to suit everyone performing it. If you’re singing you may have to change the key because it is too high or too low, for piano players…
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Piano Lessons - Piano Tips
Open Voicings Being a Chord instrument, pianists are required to have an extensive knowledge of chords, and how to play them. Most of the chords I play when i’m comping (accompanying) a soloist make use of having two hands. Heres an example of a closed voicing, followed by a open voicing,…
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The Best of NXNE: Julie Doiron
(Above player features 5 tracks including: “No More”, “Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard” (a Paul Simon cover), “Snow Falls In November”, “Too Much”, and “Dark Horse.” Julie’s albums can be purchased through her website.) Julie Doiron has been one of my favourite…
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