Weather , we are partly sunny and warmish expecting rain and cool to cold w/ the off-chance of snow Wed.
Tues. I take my aunt to get a Power of Attorney. She is single now and aging. She owns her own condo and drives but questions have arisen concerning this arrangement.
Long distance relatives are eager to see movement but T.O. relatives urge action ( BY SOMEONE ELSE of course. ) The son and daughter who live her are nonchalant about the whole thing and in almost total denial or lethargy.
Murky waters, murky waters. And thats not a song.
JHU is now 6 - 3 having lost in OT to NC. The upshot is that Hop comes across as an average team having a average year. The NCAA championship starts w/ a selection process that chooses 16 out of 63 teams for the play downs in late May.
JHU has lucked out ( or been favoured, according to non-Hop fans )and drawn a favourable seeding the last 4 years. The top eight ( meaning Hop ) play at home on the first week end.
So, JHU s chances of home field advantage are fading quickly. There are some scenarios that would work to Hop's advantage.. but very few. Most involve some form of divine inspiration or bolts out of the blue.
I would remind all that Fletcher Jones said " The scenario does not always work out the way one would like - for every dictum there is a contradiction. "
Fletcher Jones was an entrepreneur and race horse owner. His horse, Typecast was a speed horse and probably statistically favoured for the richest match race up to that time ( 1971, $250 000 at hollywood Pk ). Typecast couldn't close on Convenience.
FJ died in a plane crash about a year later. his quote lives on.
Sunday, 31 March 2013
Saturday, 30 March 2013
44 F - Easter
Thats the temp 44 F at 10: 30 AM in the shade. Bright sun and seems calm.
News : Cyprus again. The overall problem as explained by a financial pundit ; you can't give the same toys to all the children, especially sharp ones. The Euro was introduced in 1999 as a measure to unify the 12 - country compact. The Euro was to ease trade between the members and facilitate interactions.
The problem was 2 - fold in that not all countries voted on adopting the Euro and the process gave a cushion and security blanket to banking systems anxious to part of the international ' big boys ' club
but without the skill or knowledge.
In the estimation of some, the crises in Iceland ( had its own currency ),Greece, Spain etc were predictable.
The experts now say the process of re-habbing the economy of Cyprus will create 2 Euros - a Cyprus Euro that cannot move and the other one.
The financial world outside the E.U. figured that their should have been a ' A Euro ' and a ' B Euro ' from the get go and now there will be.
Of course, who wants to be the one that gets the ' Euro B ' - I mean were all equals ... right. No way, Jose.
At the same time, efforts are being made to link areas of the world to-gether in partnerships b/c the E.U. is going so well.
News : Cyprus again. The overall problem as explained by a financial pundit ; you can't give the same toys to all the children, especially sharp ones. The Euro was introduced in 1999 as a measure to unify the 12 - country compact. The Euro was to ease trade between the members and facilitate interactions.
The problem was 2 - fold in that not all countries voted on adopting the Euro and the process gave a cushion and security blanket to banking systems anxious to part of the international ' big boys ' club
but without the skill or knowledge.
In the estimation of some, the crises in Iceland ( had its own currency ),Greece, Spain etc were predictable.
The experts now say the process of re-habbing the economy of Cyprus will create 2 Euros - a Cyprus Euro that cannot move and the other one.
The financial world outside the E.U. figured that their should have been a ' A Euro ' and a ' B Euro ' from the get go and now there will be.
Of course, who wants to be the one that gets the ' Euro B ' - I mean were all equals ... right. No way, Jose.
At the same time, efforts are being made to link areas of the world to-gether in partnerships b/c the E.U. is going so well.
Friday, 29 March 2013
Pain analysis
Consensus from friends is that my back problem is a pinched nerve. In the neck, so why not in the tush too !
Do you think that I could find a comfortable position last night, NOPE w/ a capital ' N ' - and all the other letters.
Weather is warmish looking ans sunny. Sunny Easter, good egg hunt weather.
The News : Syria. embedded journalists say that action is coming to point where the Federales will have to cede important positions in and around Damascus. If the city is surrendered , there may not be much of a fall back position for Gov't troops.
The cities that they mention, Damascus and Dara are all names from ' Lawrence of Arabia ', so thats kind of neat. Except that they're killing as many people as in the movie.
Do you think that I could find a comfortable position last night, NOPE w/ a capital ' N ' - and all the other letters.
Weather is warmish looking ans sunny. Sunny Easter, good egg hunt weather.
The News : Syria. embedded journalists say that action is coming to point where the Federales will have to cede important positions in and around Damascus. If the city is surrendered , there may not be much of a fall back position for Gov't troops.
The cities that they mention, Damascus and Dara are all names from ' Lawrence of Arabia ', so thats kind of neat. Except that they're killing as many people as in the movie.
Lunch and BassPro
Every two or 3 weeks, ' A ' and I ' do lunch ' and hit BassPro Shops.
To-day was sushi - salmon head and tempura shrimp. It is a salmon head 1 / 2 floured and deep fried. Excellente !
I bought jig heads and that was all for both of us. We usually try our best to get out of there w/ out spending over $ 200 and don't often succeed so this trip was a rarity.
I bought ' A ' a Easter egg donut ( boston creme decorated like an Easter egg ) it was cute
Weather mostly o/vcast but mild and damp.
Cypriots are ranting and raving - its theft , they shouldn't touch our money. They're probably right BUT no one has yet explained what would happen to Cyprus w/out the Euro loan. If Cyprus goes bankrupt what exactly happens - can't be good for anyone especially if you live on Cyprus.
I mean a failing bank often pays 10 cents on the dollar in a bankruptcy.
So, the Cypriots could be getting off cheap, right now, later ?????????????
Justin Bieber apparently is young and will make mistakes - over and over. So, he told his neighbours.
To-day was sushi - salmon head and tempura shrimp. It is a salmon head 1 / 2 floured and deep fried. Excellente !
I bought jig heads and that was all for both of us. We usually try our best to get out of there w/ out spending over $ 200 and don't often succeed so this trip was a rarity.
I bought ' A ' a Easter egg donut ( boston creme decorated like an Easter egg ) it was cute
Weather mostly o/vcast but mild and damp.
Cypriots are ranting and raving - its theft , they shouldn't touch our money. They're probably right BUT no one has yet explained what would happen to Cyprus w/out the Euro loan. If Cyprus goes bankrupt what exactly happens - can't be good for anyone especially if you live on Cyprus.
I mean a failing bank often pays 10 cents on the dollar in a bankruptcy.
So, the Cypriots could be getting off cheap, right now, later ?????????????
Justin Bieber apparently is young and will make mistakes - over and over. So, he told his neighbours.
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Just Stuff
The weather : Partly sunny, 40 - ish F. and warming for sure. Rain a comin'
The News - 2 sents' style
As a reminder that all things go around, a man in Munich has died of complications from a SARS - related infection. The T.O. area was involved w/ SARS approx 10 years ago. Many deaths were recorded and there are still those who suffer the long term effects.
Dionne Warwick owes money to the Feds and California, millions.
At least she's alive.
Tiggsy is #1. W/ a new motto " Winning Takes Care of Everything "
Tiggsy, of course , is the couple name for Tiger Woods and Lindsay Vonn, Figures he / she would get a real neat couple name.
The motto has drawn some flak, as well. Although , so far, its right on. Tiggsy' s is a hero again.
The Galveston National Research Lab reported that they misplaced a vial of a lethal virus. Another example where ' Oops ' doesn't seem to cut it.
I'm icing my back, somehow I strained a lower back muscle. The drugs aren't doing much. The pain comes when I shift my bum while sitting. Driving is fine unless I'm getting in and positioning myself. Thats all I need - bum shift pain.
The News - 2 sents' style
As a reminder that all things go around, a man in Munich has died of complications from a SARS - related infection. The T.O. area was involved w/ SARS approx 10 years ago. Many deaths were recorded and there are still those who suffer the long term effects.
Dionne Warwick owes money to the Feds and California, millions.
At least she's alive.
Tiggsy is #1. W/ a new motto " Winning Takes Care of Everything "
Tiggsy, of course , is the couple name for Tiger Woods and Lindsay Vonn, Figures he / she would get a real neat couple name.
The motto has drawn some flak, as well. Although , so far, its right on. Tiggsy' s is a hero again.
The Galveston National Research Lab reported that they misplaced a vial of a lethal virus. Another example where ' Oops ' doesn't seem to cut it.
I'm icing my back, somehow I strained a lower back muscle. The drugs aren't doing much. The pain comes when I shift my bum while sitting. Driving is fine unless I'm getting in and positioning myself. Thats all I need - bum shift pain.
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Cyprus - the little things
Some things , sort of slip by, but they are not little or not for the little.
The banks in Cyprus closed and reduced maximums for cash withdrawals ( and these rules continue until Thur, now )
However, Cypriotic bank offices overseas remained open. A Russian magnate was quoted as saying there are always ways around the rules. This means that Russian deposits of 70 billion Euros are probably safely back in Russian hands.
Neat , eh, the Cyprians have to wait but foreigners have an out.
Ah, the way of the world.
Weatherboy is still dressed right to the neck but we have 41 F and this is 10 AM.
Speaking of weather, I went looking for the on line ' Florida Bizarre ' - didn't find it. But I caught the temperature in Tampa Bay, 56 F.
When we were there , we averaged 70 F for the whole time.
The banks in Cyprus closed and reduced maximums for cash withdrawals ( and these rules continue until Thur, now )
However, Cypriotic bank offices overseas remained open. A Russian magnate was quoted as saying there are always ways around the rules. This means that Russian deposits of 70 billion Euros are probably safely back in Russian hands.
Neat , eh, the Cyprians have to wait but foreigners have an out.
Ah, the way of the world.
Weatherboy is still dressed right to the neck but we have 41 F and this is 10 AM.
Speaking of weather, I went looking for the on line ' Florida Bizarre ' - didn't find it. But I caught the temperature in Tampa Bay, 56 F.
When we were there , we averaged 70 F for the whole time.
Monday, 25 March 2013
A Paean to Costco
or Costco , what a pain
We got an ' Executive ' membership, and we're not sure why.
We got a rebate for $ 15 last year. We also used Costco to get our car rental in Fla.
In an effort to maximize our return a) we have done 2 oil changes at the Big C and got gas twice ( their gas is cheaper )
To-day while oil changing , we shopped and ate at the food counter.
Not healthy but tasty, dog and fries.
Now, the process - is it totally de-humanizing or a reality of urban life. Big C's prices are uniformly, good and some prices are unbelievable even for bulk.
On the quality side - when we used to check Consumer Report's comparison shopping, Kirkland always seemed the best buy or top of the buy list.
As well, I'm having a love affair w/ the stretch denim jeans that I bought in Nov /12.
I truly hope that I don't have the same look that I saw on the faces of the other shoppers, this morning, OMG I hope not.
Weather : apparently, we are missing a big dump that hit south of us - sorry boys. Sunny, windy and cool. Yep, S. Ont spring.
We got an ' Executive ' membership, and we're not sure why.
We got a rebate for $ 15 last year. We also used Costco to get our car rental in Fla.
In an effort to maximize our return a) we have done 2 oil changes at the Big C and got gas twice ( their gas is cheaper )
To-day while oil changing , we shopped and ate at the food counter.
Not healthy but tasty, dog and fries.
Now, the process - is it totally de-humanizing or a reality of urban life. Big C's prices are uniformly, good and some prices are unbelievable even for bulk.
On the quality side - when we used to check Consumer Report's comparison shopping, Kirkland always seemed the best buy or top of the buy list.
As well, I'm having a love affair w/ the stretch denim jeans that I bought in Nov /12.
I truly hope that I don't have the same look that I saw on the faces of the other shoppers, this morning, OMG I hope not.
Weather : apparently, we are missing a big dump that hit south of us - sorry boys. Sunny, windy and cool. Yep, S. Ont spring.
Sunday, 24 March 2013
Cyprus re-visited
Cyprus is on the minds of many in the world of finance and political relationships e.g. in the EuroZone.
The consensus is that the Big 3 banking authorities EU, EuroBank and the IMF have taken a strong almost over-powering view of the Cypriot banking system or lack thereof.
Actually, yesterday's entry here might have erred on the side of optimism. The ramifications of what goes on in or to Cyprus may change the way the world views the EU and banking.
Germany wanted a hard-headed approach b/c there will be German elections and Germany has no appetite for bail-outs ad infinitum.
The weather is sunny but on the cold side.
Saturday is an all-kitchen day, for some reason. Muffins in the morning, then soup and now cannelloni are coming out of the kitchen.
Sunday post-dinner
Soup was miso soup w/ bak choy , tofu and seaweed - very good.
Muffins were on the sweet side ( didn't really measure, as usual )
Cannelloni was exremely tasty but I had nothing to do with that, M was in charge.
However, I did make dinner Saturday night - a stir fry w/ 3 minute noodles that worked out great.
The consensus is that the Big 3 banking authorities EU, EuroBank and the IMF have taken a strong almost over-powering view of the Cypriot banking system or lack thereof.
Actually, yesterday's entry here might have erred on the side of optimism. The ramifications of what goes on in or to Cyprus may change the way the world views the EU and banking.
Germany wanted a hard-headed approach b/c there will be German elections and Germany has no appetite for bail-outs ad infinitum.
The weather is sunny but on the cold side.
Saturday is an all-kitchen day, for some reason. Muffins in the morning, then soup and now cannelloni are coming out of the kitchen.
Sunday post-dinner
Soup was miso soup w/ bak choy , tofu and seaweed - very good.
Muffins were on the sweet side ( didn't really measure, as usual )
Cannelloni was exremely tasty but I had nothing to do with that, M was in charge.
However, I did make dinner Saturday night - a stir fry w/ 3 minute noodles that worked out great.
Friday, 22 March 2013
Repetition is Good
The Blog started out as two sentence blogging. The attempt was to present in a pithy manner , well life - from my point of view.
The premise failed b/c mostly, I like doing this - a lot ,so a lot gets written.
In the style of ' Will Rogers , a One Man Show ' performed by
James Whitmore Jr., my sources are the daily news providers. We get the TorStar 5 days a week or less if I can prevent delivery. I watch the news ticker on the local CITY - Pulse TV board, i.e. talking head surrounded by weather, business, news and traffic cameras. A multi-media schizoid display guaranteed to take up your day or half hour or ........
As well, there is the home page or newest homepage for our server Sympatico, which is called the ' Loop '. The ' Loop ' is a news display, cultural touchstone and access point to every other website that you never wanted to access. Of course, I read the headline banners and ignore the story.
And at night, as a sleep aid which it isn't, I listen to the CBC ( Canadian Broadcast Corp ) overnight feed which originates mostly overseas Holland, U.K. , Germany and Australia. This source balances out the mostly Canadian point of view which is good b/c you find out how messed up ' they ' are.
I discovered on on-line feature from the Tampa bay Times called ' Florida Bizarre ' which presents the weirdest stories of the month etc.
So, I do not invent news ( well not much anyway ) but there is a spin -a -rama effect that is always there in the news. I say that everyone interviewed or who comments, spins the news in their favour. Then the news reporter spins the story for his or her purposes. Sort of ' spin on spin ' then I get to add my spin and lo and behold its ' spin a- rama '.
My audience of 4 is made up of Americans , namely Ohio and Massachusetts ( 2 all totaled ) so, I also give the weather report for S On. to widen their grip on the world which as far as Canada is concerned is pretty small.
The news : Puxatawny Phil has been indicted, for misrepresentation of Spring. I commented several blogs ago that Phil had pooched the
prognostication thing. Now Phil is in legal doo-doo.
Cyprus is in doo-doo of its own. To wit, the major export from Cyprus is money. The money is invested by the Russians and sent back to Russia. Cyprus also got caught holding bonds that defaulted when Greece needed a bail out.
B/c of all the complications and intertwined dependencies and the major sense that the Cypriotic banking system is a pretty much a non-functioning bloated cow, the Big 3 money institutions IMF, Eurobank etc have set out stringent conditions for a Cypriotic bail-out.
The stumbling block ( one of many ) is the requirement that Cyprus Bank central ( or whatever ) tax the accounts of depositors. Small deposit holders pay 6 % and the large depositors pay 9 %.
Since the major industry is money handling, Cyprus will lose its status as a deposit haven for international interests.
If Cyprus decides that taxing deposits is bad for business or can't generate the required financial base for the Euro - loan, economists predict that Cyprus's banking system will default. Cyprus will have to leave the Euro-zone at least monetarily and go back to using its own currency called ' I don't want this funny money '.
Furthermore, the general feeling is if Euro-bank asks this tax of Cyprus that the Euro-bank might start to do this in more cases of bail-outs.
To-day was the Family Care Conference for my mother. Yearly, the heads of staff meet w/ the family ( me ) , in a 6 on one conference.
To be fair they are optimistic and nice and I'm praying that things aren't as bad as I see them.
Things are good. My mother needs way more help now than 10 years ago but then I need way more help than 10 years ago.
The staff re-assure me that my mom is in the right place and that I have done a good job - visiting etc.
As an example, I explained that getting and keeping the present extra-helper was my one good move for the year - then they all jumped in and said ' NO ' one of many. See, they're nice and have a perspective totally alien to mine.
Weather. We have a ' electronic weather station , inside / outside now called Weatherboy..
The display shows a youngish man dressed or undressed depending on the conditions. No , this isn't pedophilia 101, he only gets down to trunks in the summer and sweats a lot.
To-day he is fully coated up and the temperature is a tad under 36 F.
Dreary w/ the sun trying to break through. Very strong winds that gust.
If you read all this, well, ........good , I think.
Be aware that as w/ the major news sources that I quote - I accept no responsibility for anything that you see here.
Caveat tuyu ( Reader beware !! )
The premise failed b/c mostly, I like doing this - a lot ,so a lot gets written.
In the style of ' Will Rogers , a One Man Show ' performed by
James Whitmore Jr., my sources are the daily news providers. We get the TorStar 5 days a week or less if I can prevent delivery. I watch the news ticker on the local CITY - Pulse TV board, i.e. talking head surrounded by weather, business, news and traffic cameras. A multi-media schizoid display guaranteed to take up your day or half hour or ........
As well, there is the home page or newest homepage for our server Sympatico, which is called the ' Loop '. The ' Loop ' is a news display, cultural touchstone and access point to every other website that you never wanted to access. Of course, I read the headline banners and ignore the story.
And at night, as a sleep aid which it isn't, I listen to the CBC ( Canadian Broadcast Corp ) overnight feed which originates mostly overseas Holland, U.K. , Germany and Australia. This source balances out the mostly Canadian point of view which is good b/c you find out how messed up ' they ' are.
I discovered on on-line feature from the Tampa bay Times called ' Florida Bizarre ' which presents the weirdest stories of the month etc.
So, I do not invent news ( well not much anyway ) but there is a spin -a -rama effect that is always there in the news. I say that everyone interviewed or who comments, spins the news in their favour. Then the news reporter spins the story for his or her purposes. Sort of ' spin on spin ' then I get to add my spin and lo and behold its ' spin a- rama '.
My audience of 4 is made up of Americans , namely Ohio and Massachusetts ( 2 all totaled ) so, I also give the weather report for S On. to widen their grip on the world which as far as Canada is concerned is pretty small.
The news : Puxatawny Phil has been indicted, for misrepresentation of Spring. I commented several blogs ago that Phil had pooched the
prognostication thing. Now Phil is in legal doo-doo.
Cyprus is in doo-doo of its own. To wit, the major export from Cyprus is money. The money is invested by the Russians and sent back to Russia. Cyprus also got caught holding bonds that defaulted when Greece needed a bail out.
B/c of all the complications and intertwined dependencies and the major sense that the Cypriotic banking system is a pretty much a non-functioning bloated cow, the Big 3 money institutions IMF, Eurobank etc have set out stringent conditions for a Cypriotic bail-out.
The stumbling block ( one of many ) is the requirement that Cyprus Bank central ( or whatever ) tax the accounts of depositors. Small deposit holders pay 6 % and the large depositors pay 9 %.
Since the major industry is money handling, Cyprus will lose its status as a deposit haven for international interests.
If Cyprus decides that taxing deposits is bad for business or can't generate the required financial base for the Euro - loan, economists predict that Cyprus's banking system will default. Cyprus will have to leave the Euro-zone at least monetarily and go back to using its own currency called ' I don't want this funny money '.
Furthermore, the general feeling is if Euro-bank asks this tax of Cyprus that the Euro-bank might start to do this in more cases of bail-outs.
To-day was the Family Care Conference for my mother. Yearly, the heads of staff meet w/ the family ( me ) , in a 6 on one conference.
To be fair they are optimistic and nice and I'm praying that things aren't as bad as I see them.
Things are good. My mother needs way more help now than 10 years ago but then I need way more help than 10 years ago.
The staff re-assure me that my mom is in the right place and that I have done a good job - visiting etc.
As an example, I explained that getting and keeping the present extra-helper was my one good move for the year - then they all jumped in and said ' NO ' one of many. See, they're nice and have a perspective totally alien to mine.
Weather. We have a ' electronic weather station , inside / outside now called Weatherboy..
The display shows a youngish man dressed or undressed depending on the conditions. No , this isn't pedophilia 101, he only gets down to trunks in the summer and sweats a lot.
To-day he is fully coated up and the temperature is a tad under 36 F.
Dreary w/ the sun trying to break through. Very strong winds that gust.
If you read all this, well, ........good , I think.
Be aware that as w/ the major news sources that I quote - I accept no responsibility for anything that you see here.
Caveat tuyu ( Reader beware !! )
Thursday, 21 March 2013
gimme a break
Bing Crosby sang it, we live it. A Winter Wonderland. Its March something - its spring . SPRING - the birds, the buds. OMG, snow is flying all over.
My whines: 1 ) transit hell, is called Toronto. We have the longest or second longest commutes in N.A. Our subway is good if your population is 1.8 million. We got double that.
2) Our mayor has good ideas and is an idiot. I recognize that nuevo-tech politics requires some nuance - Robbie Ford is not in touch w/ nuance.
Paul Reiser starring in 'Diner' - one of my cult favourites, says " I don't like the word 'nuance' , it doesn't mean anything, what does it mean ? "
Ford favours subways - as in cars that go underground. The underground route costs Mega. T.O. opted for Light Rail Transit which means the. cars are above ground.
My view - as someone who doesn't go into the city proper is - who cares get me down there fast. Taxi, train , what the ' hey ' get me down there.
To commuters, cost b/c its daily is everything - so subways, it is.
The business consortium suggests toll roads, a surcharge on purchases ( extra tax on spending ) and property tax increase.
Weatherboy is in denial. He's full dress and showing 32 F but he knows its spring. Ah, the stress.
My whines: 1 ) transit hell, is called Toronto. We have the longest or second longest commutes in N.A. Our subway is good if your population is 1.8 million. We got double that.
2) Our mayor has good ideas and is an idiot. I recognize that nuevo-tech politics requires some nuance - Robbie Ford is not in touch w/ nuance.
Paul Reiser starring in 'Diner' - one of my cult favourites, says " I don't like the word 'nuance' , it doesn't mean anything, what does it mean ? "
Ford favours subways - as in cars that go underground. The underground route costs Mega. T.O. opted for Light Rail Transit which means the. cars are above ground.
My view - as someone who doesn't go into the city proper is - who cares get me down there fast. Taxi, train , what the ' hey ' get me down there.
To commuters, cost b/c its daily is everything - so subways, it is.
The business consortium suggests toll roads, a surcharge on purchases ( extra tax on spending ) and property tax increase.
Weatherboy is in denial. He's full dress and showing 32 F but he knows its spring. Ah, the stress.
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
The Rumble from the Tumble
Our steel roof ( barely 3 years old ) has created a phenomena as we sit watching telly. A low thrum starts that builds in frequency stopping at a level below that of a full thunderclap. Then we hear a kaplunk and there is 100 - 200 cu feet of snow on the patio. Yep, the snow releases from the roof and slides down.
From the start, I put up yellow ' warning ' tape at access points to the backyard. I'm not sure how effective this is b/c the backyard is not fenced. Burglars or villains could get hit by a ' Landfair landslide '.
So, yes we got snow and heard the rumble last night. Cold and dreary out there to-day and Weatherboy is showing 37 F.
From the start, I put up yellow ' warning ' tape at access points to the backyard. I'm not sure how effective this is b/c the backyard is not fenced. Burglars or villains could get hit by a ' Landfair landslide '.
So, yes we got snow and heard the rumble last night. Cold and dreary out there to-day and Weatherboy is showing 37 F.
Monday, 18 March 2013
Hopkins - Syracuse 2013, A Review
First, the drive was 5 h and the accommodation was good.
The Orange came out running and dodging. Their cuts to the net were not met w/ very effective slides from JHU. If defence is the hallmark of this BlueJay team then JHU is in trouble.
Bear in mind not every year can produce a banner or renowned defence, The imponderables such as communication and fit are always big joker factors in team performance.
The Jays did adjust to the offensive pattern of ' Cuse but the score was already 4 or 5 to 1.
The Jays came out flat and continued an error prone process. Turn-overs, many unforced , rewarded ' Cuse w/ possession repeatedly and the Orange did not squander many chances. I looked up and saw numbers such as 6 goals / 12 shots. Lights out shooting.
Overall, the analysis says that you need to do something right in order to win beyond straight old serendipity. Perhaps lulled by a season opening set of performances by Poppleton at the " X " Hopkins has grown complacent w/ large time of possession
advantages.
The give aways by all levels of the team gifted the Orange w/ numerous and key opportunities. Even when the Jays closed to within 2 goals, Syracuse shut the door b/c the Jays did not finish plays or take care of fundamentals. Again, the luxury of getting multiple possessions to dominate an opponent did not happen here.
The best take away from this game is the total failure of the TEAM all over the field for Hopkins. It is very unlikely that a complete breakdown such as this will happen again.Furthermore although, this game was # 7 for the Jays, no one can assume that all areas of the program at Hop are in sync, strategy, manpower and game implementation can still be formative.
FYI -the Syracuse program emphasized the time and concentration on this game by the Orange during this spring break week. Kudos to Syracuse for an energetic, consistent effort on Saturday.
The Orange came out running and dodging. Their cuts to the net were not met w/ very effective slides from JHU. If defence is the hallmark of this BlueJay team then JHU is in trouble.
Bear in mind not every year can produce a banner or renowned defence, The imponderables such as communication and fit are always big joker factors in team performance.
The Jays did adjust to the offensive pattern of ' Cuse but the score was already 4 or 5 to 1.
The Jays came out flat and continued an error prone process. Turn-overs, many unforced , rewarded ' Cuse w/ possession repeatedly and the Orange did not squander many chances. I looked up and saw numbers such as 6 goals / 12 shots. Lights out shooting.
Overall, the analysis says that you need to do something right in order to win beyond straight old serendipity. Perhaps lulled by a season opening set of performances by Poppleton at the " X " Hopkins has grown complacent w/ large time of possession
advantages.
The give aways by all levels of the team gifted the Orange w/ numerous and key opportunities. Even when the Jays closed to within 2 goals, Syracuse shut the door b/c the Jays did not finish plays or take care of fundamentals. Again, the luxury of getting multiple possessions to dominate an opponent did not happen here.
The best take away from this game is the total failure of the TEAM all over the field for Hopkins. It is very unlikely that a complete breakdown such as this will happen again.Furthermore although, this game was # 7 for the Jays, no one can assume that all areas of the program at Hop are in sync, strategy, manpower and game implementation can still be formative.
FYI -the Syracuse program emphasized the time and concentration on this game by the Orange during this spring break week. Kudos to Syracuse for an energetic, consistent effort on Saturday.
Sunday, 17 March 2013
On line form completion
We have a Tracfone or a ' pay as you go ' cell phone. In LV, we bought the phone and $ 20 air time card. You may recall that part of the deal w/ this phone was double air time w/ every purchase. thus 60 min became 120 minutes. The minutes go fast b/c Tracfone charges for everything. BUT it is so inexpensive. As well, the expiry went from 30 days to 90 days as an introduction.
The time came to make a decision about how the rest of the year should go.
We used the Tracfone in LV, St Pte Bch and now Syracuse. Expiry was coming up to Apr 20. Well we decided that we'd go for the 1 year card and 400 minutes. On line they offered an additional 200 minutes if you buy the yr card before 3/31.
So, for 40 minutes, I tried to buy the card on line. different credit cards, combinations of addresses and countries. We can switch our credit card home address between Fla and Canada to suit where we are.
No dice.
So, as a last resort we went to a CVS drug store in 'Cuse and of course, giving up on the bonus. Well, bought the card and punched in the code - waited - " you also qualify for bonus minutes ". Yep, after all that, we still got the bonus minutes. Crikey, what a waste of time.
how many times did I see " your application has failed , try again "
It snowed overnight, we brushed off the car. However, we drove in sunshine and cold but very good travel conditions in terms of the surface and traffic. Luckily, we crossed the border at 12:30 PM and waited for four cars and then bingo - home.
We lunched at Denny's and booted it home to Scarberia, and it was Scarberia - cold wind and slightly damp. A big dump is coming from the west and how much we get depends on the storm track.
Puxatawny Phil may have blown this call.
AirBnB was a success. Our only complaint was the historic mansion was cold-ish. I, mean its so big. The heating was fireplaces and radiators - and I know all about radiator heating. The rads are temper-mental but provide steady heat that is not drying. but you better be close to the rad.
Scones this morning were pumpkin as yesterday but glazed and warm.
Warm scones for brekkies !!!! Teriff.
The time came to make a decision about how the rest of the year should go.
We used the Tracfone in LV, St Pte Bch and now Syracuse. Expiry was coming up to Apr 20. Well we decided that we'd go for the 1 year card and 400 minutes. On line they offered an additional 200 minutes if you buy the yr card before 3/31.
So, for 40 minutes, I tried to buy the card on line. different credit cards, combinations of addresses and countries. We can switch our credit card home address between Fla and Canada to suit where we are.
No dice.
So, as a last resort we went to a CVS drug store in 'Cuse and of course, giving up on the bonus. Well, bought the card and punched in the code - waited - " you also qualify for bonus minutes ". Yep, after all that, we still got the bonus minutes. Crikey, what a waste of time.
how many times did I see " your application has failed , try again "
It snowed overnight, we brushed off the car. However, we drove in sunshine and cold but very good travel conditions in terms of the surface and traffic. Luckily, we crossed the border at 12:30 PM and waited for four cars and then bingo - home.
We lunched at Denny's and booted it home to Scarberia, and it was Scarberia - cold wind and slightly damp. A big dump is coming from the west and how much we get depends on the storm track.
Puxatawny Phil may have blown this call.
AirBnB was a success. Our only complaint was the historic mansion was cold-ish. I, mean its so big. The heating was fireplaces and radiators - and I know all about radiator heating. The rads are temper-mental but provide steady heat that is not drying. but you better be close to the rad.
Scones this morning were pumpkin as yesterday but glazed and warm.
Warm scones for brekkies !!!! Teriff.
Names
Strathmore is the area of 'Cuse that we are in, at Lipe Mansion. My parents last home was on Strathmore. I love the way names link you to a place and links places.
Breakfast this morning was an extravaganza. Now lets be careful here, yesterday was a bran muffin ( homemade ). But to-day, fruit tray w/ scones and whipped cream to start, great coffee and then the hot tray came. Omelet, sausage and potato medley. Table setting was complete and fancy linen and quality silverware.
I'll tell you, Monday breakfast will be a let down - back to the muffin and cereal.
Weather looks cold w/ streaks of sunshine popping through. just enough to tempt you outside then whamo -sharp wind and biting damp- OK , so I'm a pessimist but I know all the tricks.
We got bezzoombled to-day . JHU lost 13 - 8.
The dome was impressive in size and environment. There I was watching lacrosse in Mar w/ temps at 34 F and I took my coat off after ten minutes. Half the fans were in short sleeves.
Breakfast this morning was an extravaganza. Now lets be careful here, yesterday was a bran muffin ( homemade ). But to-day, fruit tray w/ scones and whipped cream to start, great coffee and then the hot tray came. Omelet, sausage and potato medley. Table setting was complete and fancy linen and quality silverware.
I'll tell you, Monday breakfast will be a let down - back to the muffin and cereal.
Weather looks cold w/ streaks of sunshine popping through. just enough to tempt you outside then whamo -sharp wind and biting damp- OK , so I'm a pessimist but I know all the tricks.
We got bezzoombled to-day . JHU lost 13 - 8.
The dome was impressive in size and environment. There I was watching lacrosse in Mar w/ temps at 34 F and I took my coat off after ten minutes. Half the fans were in short sleeves.
Friday, 15 March 2013
Roadies again
When in the States, we notice:
1) the TV / Radio ads for hospitals, doctors and lawyers, we don't get many lawyer ads but more now. No hospital ads.
2) the # of Christian radio stations c.f. Canada
3) great service in restaurants
4 ) Busy and crowded
Weather is cool to cold, damp w/ occ flurries
Our Airbnb place, is a historic home BIG, wood, warm and well appointed. The room is like the house - artistic. We don't have anything like this in our home.
This mansion room took the place of a Ramada hotel room.
Local pub beer, and really good price wine for M. Happy, Happy.
HELLO 'Cuse
The Empire Brewing Pub is a micro-brewery. I tried the skinny grolsch and amber ale. both very good. Grolsch was a tad sweet and smooth w / little aftertaste. Amber was a real bitter and cut the sweet of the Grolsch.
1) the TV / Radio ads for hospitals, doctors and lawyers, we don't get many lawyer ads but more now. No hospital ads.
2) the # of Christian radio stations c.f. Canada
3) great service in restaurants
4 ) Busy and crowded
Weather is cool to cold, damp w/ occ flurries
Our Airbnb place, is a historic home BIG, wood, warm and well appointed. The room is like the house - artistic. We don't have anything like this in our home.
This mansion room took the place of a Ramada hotel room.
Local pub beer, and really good price wine for M. Happy, Happy.
HELLO 'Cuse
The Empire Brewing Pub is a micro-brewery. I tried the skinny grolsch and amber ale. both very good. Grolsch was a tad sweet and smooth w / little aftertaste. Amber was a real bitter and cut the sweet of the Grolsch.
Thursday, 14 March 2013
" He's Bud the Spud from the Big.....
Red mud
The spud's are big on the back of Bud's rig
And they're from Prince Edward Island "
The words are the song of Stompin' Tom Connors.
He was living Candiana. Never left Canada, a troubadour at a time when troubadours were / are a dying breed.
He died last week and was eulogized in Tom's way last night in Peterborough ( adopted home town ). First come , first seated in a approx 4,000 seat arena. Bye Tom
My stickie reminder says to mention my Xmas present. The roll on bag was purchased especially to LUG the 9 lb laptop that we take to Fla. A 19 " jobbie that is totally out of place when you see what other travelers are carrying i.e. tablets, e-readers etc.
The roll on worked very well. Except when I need to wheel the main suitcase b/c then the roll on needs to be carried. However, once past security the roll on , is a little wonder.
Weather, OMG, cold day, cold wind and its hummin'. " Spring has sprung the grass ain't riz
I wonder where the warm wind is "
Nope not mine, borrowed and paraphrased from the famous author Anon.
There's a new ' Pope on a Rope ' newly elected, ready to lead 1/7 of the world's population. Good Luck, Frank
In the news, 2.
Here in T.O. we had a rampage of violence. None of the involved were known to police. At a seniors residence - a resident , maybe - went on a tear on many floors assaulting residents w/ what may turn out to be a cane. Details are sketchy - remember, this is the Canadian press, at its best. Several residents were injured and 1 resident was found dead.
A composite sketch has been released and the perp is in custody.
Whoa, and you thought this was a boring news cycle. Hot to trot thats us.
The spud's are big on the back of Bud's rig
And they're from Prince Edward Island "
The words are the song of Stompin' Tom Connors.
He was living Candiana. Never left Canada, a troubadour at a time when troubadours were / are a dying breed.
He died last week and was eulogized in Tom's way last night in Peterborough ( adopted home town ). First come , first seated in a approx 4,000 seat arena. Bye Tom
My stickie reminder says to mention my Xmas present. The roll on bag was purchased especially to LUG the 9 lb laptop that we take to Fla. A 19 " jobbie that is totally out of place when you see what other travelers are carrying i.e. tablets, e-readers etc.
The roll on worked very well. Except when I need to wheel the main suitcase b/c then the roll on needs to be carried. However, once past security the roll on , is a little wonder.
Weather, OMG, cold day, cold wind and its hummin'. " Spring has sprung the grass ain't riz
I wonder where the warm wind is "
Nope not mine, borrowed and paraphrased from the famous author Anon.
There's a new ' Pope on a Rope ' newly elected, ready to lead 1/7 of the world's population. Good Luck, Frank
In the news, 2.
Here in T.O. we had a rampage of violence. None of the involved were known to police. At a seniors residence - a resident , maybe - went on a tear on many floors assaulting residents w/ what may turn out to be a cane. Details are sketchy - remember, this is the Canadian press, at its best. Several residents were injured and 1 resident was found dead.
A composite sketch has been released and the perp is in custody.
Whoa, and you thought this was a boring news cycle. Hot to trot thats us.
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
TV - and me
We took delivery of the Sony Bravia 50 ". Nominally, thats how we describe the TV.
However, amazing picture is how we should talk about it. This Sony is about 3 generations removed from our ' old ' Sony 46 ".
The fifty has a higher refresh rate but HD and BluRay are distinct on this fifty. Much greater depth.
The HD channels always looked crisper than regular broadcast. But watching even police type shows in HD, there is depth there that we've never noticed before.
We've read the instructions but this TV can do so much - its internet ready and we're not. Fifty can get Netflix wirelessly, we can hook up a computer ( maybe, our TV stand has a post and bracket that blocks some of the input / outputs, I broke an HDMI cable playing around trying to get the plug in, crap another $50 )
Oh, we used ' AirMiles ' all in TV, tax and delivery. Love that ' all in' no little this and that - all in. Beuti.
Canada has now taken over command of the International Space Station.
Change the weather, please Chris ( Chris Hadfield ). Weatherboy is fully dressed - we are 35 F but dreary. The look is ' expect snow ' Definitely,not spring.
However, amazing picture is how we should talk about it. This Sony is about 3 generations removed from our ' old ' Sony 46 ".
The fifty has a higher refresh rate but HD and BluRay are distinct on this fifty. Much greater depth.
The HD channels always looked crisper than regular broadcast. But watching even police type shows in HD, there is depth there that we've never noticed before.
We've read the instructions but this TV can do so much - its internet ready and we're not. Fifty can get Netflix wirelessly, we can hook up a computer ( maybe, our TV stand has a post and bracket that blocks some of the input / outputs, I broke an HDMI cable playing around trying to get the plug in, crap another $50 )
Oh, we used ' AirMiles ' all in TV, tax and delivery. Love that ' all in' no little this and that - all in. Beuti.
Canada has now taken over command of the International Space Station.
Change the weather, please Chris ( Chris Hadfield ). Weatherboy is fully dressed - we are 35 F but dreary. The look is ' expect snow ' Definitely,not spring.
Monday, 11 March 2013
Rainy days and Mondays
Yes, used this title before.... but you didn't realize this
See, how honest I can be..... when my memory is hitting.
Weather is warm for Mar. for us. But dreary , very dreary.
Last night was the 2 nd installment of ' Vikings ' on History channel.. The story line evolved a bit - people are paying the price for helping Ragnar and ratting Ragnar out ( to eliminate , the disloyal peons of the earl ( guy in charge ).
That little wifey of his , a real scrapper that one.
I recall the ' Vikings ' and this was w/ Richard Widmark and Russ Tamblyn (? ) as the hero adventurers seeking the Golden Bell, the Mother of all voices. The baddie, Sidney Poitier ( ? ).
That longship was brightly coloured and shields, well - were fakey looking but decorative. Last night, it was all aboard the rowboat and lets take it out for a spin.
Realistic, w/ suffering ( or glorying ) in the rain and cold. No horned helmets which I thought was terrifying accouterments for vikings, kinda like standard issue. Oh well, all my fantasies have died or faded and I don't know which is worse.
In segue, I'm reminded of the movie ' Thor ' when Thor regains his Mjolnir and power. As he stands there in full kit, my Natalie ( Jane ) says " is this the way you normally dress " - horned (winged ) helmet, buckles, metal and leather - her line " its a good look " See the helmet really does it
Those English monks could've used some of those fighting Buddhist
martial artists. Good swag , lousy defenses.
Stuff in the news. That election in Kenya, had or has its problems.
12 dead so far, which is very good. The dude that won still faces charges before the international Court in the Hague for war crimes.
The loser, sitting prez, will judicially contest the results. Roughly, 30 million voted and the margin of victory was 4, 000 votes. Those citizens lined for 3 - 8 hrs to vote, all this in the heat and dry of Kenya.
To-day is the anniversary of the tidal wave in Japan. The TV specials are focusing on the lack of progress in re-building and the effect on the Japanese people. I think that the world realized how extensive the damage was back a year ago but..... looking now , the scale is truly mind boggling. Mother Nature brought the hammer that time.
See, how honest I can be..... when my memory is hitting.
Weather is warm for Mar. for us. But dreary , very dreary.
Last night was the 2 nd installment of ' Vikings ' on History channel.. The story line evolved a bit - people are paying the price for helping Ragnar and ratting Ragnar out ( to eliminate , the disloyal peons of the earl ( guy in charge ).
That little wifey of his , a real scrapper that one.
I recall the ' Vikings ' and this was w/ Richard Widmark and Russ Tamblyn (? ) as the hero adventurers seeking the Golden Bell, the Mother of all voices. The baddie, Sidney Poitier ( ? ).
That longship was brightly coloured and shields, well - were fakey looking but decorative. Last night, it was all aboard the rowboat and lets take it out for a spin.
Realistic, w/ suffering ( or glorying ) in the rain and cold. No horned helmets which I thought was terrifying accouterments for vikings, kinda like standard issue. Oh well, all my fantasies have died or faded and I don't know which is worse.
In segue, I'm reminded of the movie ' Thor ' when Thor regains his Mjolnir and power. As he stands there in full kit, my Natalie ( Jane ) says " is this the way you normally dress " - horned (winged ) helmet, buckles, metal and leather - her line " its a good look " See the helmet really does it
Those English monks could've used some of those fighting Buddhist
martial artists. Good swag , lousy defenses.
Stuff in the news. That election in Kenya, had or has its problems.
12 dead so far, which is very good. The dude that won still faces charges before the international Court in the Hague for war crimes.
The loser, sitting prez, will judicially contest the results. Roughly, 30 million voted and the margin of victory was 4, 000 votes. Those citizens lined for 3 - 8 hrs to vote, all this in the heat and dry of Kenya.
To-day is the anniversary of the tidal wave in Japan. The TV specials are focusing on the lack of progress in re-building and the effect on the Japanese people. I think that the world realized how extensive the damage was back a year ago but..... looking now , the scale is truly mind boggling. Mother Nature brought the hammer that time.
Sunday, 10 March 2013
Age of Persuasion
Robert I lied. You get a shout out , anyway
We just booked through airbnb, a service that hooks clients up w/ nice people renting rooms. We are off to 'Cuse and Robert will host us. He responded infinitely quick or really fast. We are delighted.
Thnx Robert for your alacrity .
Airbnb is an ' Angies List ' for accomodation. this trip is our first go.
What Robert doesn't know is that we need to cancel our reservations w/ Ramada.
Robert, FYI , I blog to an audience of 2 ( Americans - in Mass. and OH ) and maybe 2 Canadians.
WE NOW RETURN YOU TO OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED BLOG
19 billion $ pampers stand alone 256 th of all companaies #1 Pand G
5 - 7000 diapers in 2 yrs
Oreo circa 1912 worth 12 billion $
poll, item you want to last into the next millenium
1/2 of fans , twist the oreo top off
more women than men twist
Above are notes that I made based on facts from a CBC radio show called ' Age of Persuasion ' primarily focused on the advertising industry.
Yes, ' Pampers ' is the #1 brand product sold around the world. Sales are $ 19 billion per year. As a stand alone company, Pampers would rank 256 th on the Forbes ' top 500 ' companies.
B/c a young child will use 5 - 7000 diapers in the first 2 years. The big marketing ploy that started the trend, mommies and daddies - a good night's sleep.
Oreo cookies pull in $ 12 billion / yr. In a poll that asked what item or thing would you want to last into the next millenium - oreos made the top ten.
1 / 2 of all oreo eaters twist the top off. W/ more women than men being twisters.
We got warm here - 44 F something and its not the high.
Whoa, I'll be able to carry a knife on our next flight. No water, but matches, no lighter but sports poles. I'm really excited.
So, lets get this straight - last year in Port Said, a soccer riot killed 70 - the 12 apprehended offenders were sentenced to death. 7 of 9 police officers indicted for standing and doing nothing are exonerated. The mobs, in Pt Said , are loosening the mooring lines on ships in the Suez Canal.
Whew, I'm glad that we only use the Rideau canal for skating.
Syracuse is the gem of the Finger Lakes
We just booked through airbnb, a service that hooks clients up w/ nice people renting rooms. We are off to 'Cuse and Robert will host us. He responded infinitely quick or really fast. We are delighted.
Thnx Robert for your alacrity .
Airbnb is an ' Angies List ' for accomodation. this trip is our first go.
What Robert doesn't know is that we need to cancel our reservations w/ Ramada.
Robert, FYI , I blog to an audience of 2 ( Americans - in Mass. and OH ) and maybe 2 Canadians.
WE NOW RETURN YOU TO OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED BLOG
19 billion $ pampers stand alone 256 th of all companaies #1 Pand G
5 - 7000 diapers in 2 yrs
Oreo circa 1912 worth 12 billion $
poll, item you want to last into the next millenium
1/2 of fans , twist the oreo top off
more women than men twist
Above are notes that I made based on facts from a CBC radio show called ' Age of Persuasion ' primarily focused on the advertising industry.
Yes, ' Pampers ' is the #1 brand product sold around the world. Sales are $ 19 billion per year. As a stand alone company, Pampers would rank 256 th on the Forbes ' top 500 ' companies.
B/c a young child will use 5 - 7000 diapers in the first 2 years. The big marketing ploy that started the trend, mommies and daddies - a good night's sleep.
Oreo cookies pull in $ 12 billion / yr. In a poll that asked what item or thing would you want to last into the next millenium - oreos made the top ten.
1 / 2 of all oreo eaters twist the top off. W/ more women than men being twisters.
We got warm here - 44 F something and its not the high.
Whoa, I'll be able to carry a knife on our next flight. No water, but matches, no lighter but sports poles. I'm really excited.
So, lets get this straight - last year in Port Said, a soccer riot killed 70 - the 12 apprehended offenders were sentenced to death. 7 of 9 police officers indicted for standing and doing nothing are exonerated. The mobs, in Pt Said , are loosening the mooring lines on ships in the Suez Canal.
Whew, I'm glad that we only use the Rideau canal for skating.
Syracuse is the gem of the Finger Lakes
Saturday, 9 March 2013
Luddy-ism
eth net cableX
car key
gps
lcd>plasma
dvd stream BluRy
stnd alone MP3 <phone
clck radgoes on
cd-rom < flsh drv
Qu'est-ca c'est , you ask.
I added a ' stickies ' program to the computer. The StckProg is not standard on the newer ' Windows ' platforms that I use.
I copied a ' stickie 'from research that stems from an article on the ' Loop ' homepage concerning techno-dinosaurs. Yes, tech that is or will be obsolete.
I thought that you might like a look at the process of setting up the blog. As well, its good that you remember a ) I don't make this up b) and this is not very serious
Obsolete, OMG, I still had a reel to reel tape deck when friends had started using discs to store information. I'm now caught up to where 1. I use a DVD not VHS 2. I own some BluRay discs 3. I own a mobile ' hotspot ' for internet, meaning at least I'm partially untethered.
So, lets go over the list above.
The trend nowadays is for internet users to be wireless ( check, sort of ), this process is called untethering. We still favour the hard wired desk top but do use 2 laptops wirelessly. Unfortunately, a lot of that use is not pure convenience but is motivated by making sure the laptops get used and stay charged
Car keys are being phased out. We had a key-less start in Fla. OK. but took a while to figure out what to do w/ the key. Here, the real luddite showed up - I hung the key on the shift lever, so when I reached for the key , something was kinda there
Stand alone GPS and MP3. I'm finally, a convertee to GPS , LOVE IT. Mostly, I find the speed display comforting as I drive. Soon, navigation systems will come as part of the electronics package.
MP3 may hang on, but phone users probably have MP3 capability w/ their new phones ( not me or us )
LCD is proving superior to plasma. cost is #1, as LCD s are getting quite cheap. Plasma had the advantage of motion display but that edge is fading. Son of a gun, I'm not sure we even considered plasma when buying either flat screen. Well, maybe as partial what if.
DVD discs for data and movies are on the way out. BluRay is hot but we only have 1 BR player and its first generation. As I travel downstairs I see the shelf of VHS tapes, some still in cellophane.
As for data storage, I do have ' thumb 'drives ( flash drive ) but my main storage and sorting units are CD discs.
Also, internet streaming is popular but we don't stream anything but urine.
Radios are a dying art - form, not. Experts predict that the death knell of the clock radio is still far off. The clock radio in some form still sells
So, on the luddy scale our house is a 6 out of 10, I think. Actually, way better than I would have imagined pre -the Loop article.
Weather, warm by S. Ont standards - sunny and warm looking.
Saturday, a slow day here - is it ever fast - oh yeah, when all hell breaks loose.
I've become, Mother Confessor, for cousins dealing w/ their Mom.
Where should she go etc. Heck, thy're still working on the power of attorney thing, this puts them way behind the curve, in my estimation.
Friday, 8 March 2013
Someone Cares
OK. Toronto, the 4 th largest city in NA. The margin is the 84,000 extra people over the last census.
Well we (T.O. ) got raked over the coals on this one. A Chicago writer was asked to respond by his paper. He points out that T.O. 's skyline is nothing c.f. Chicago's. Culture, food and general urbanism is lacking in T.O.
Readers here in T.O. were chagrined at the put down. Not me, cuz if we were nasty we could point out that basic underwear in chicky is kevlar.
Weather is marvelous, being sunny and bright. Weatherboy needs to lighten up a tad b/c he still is kitted out coat, scarf and toque. Now maybe he is wise in maintaining an outer shell b/c the wind can still be very cold this time of year.
We watched ' Homeland ' which is a presidential favourite. Intense to say the least but it is the first and of course, needs to grab your attention. The girl agent is a bit frightening. She will be proven right to make all my angst futile.
Our 50 in. TV is somewhere close to here awaiting shipment out to our door. We have a tracking # and can see where it is - sitting. The TV started in Brantford and made the edge of the city Wed night late.
In anticipation of delivery, I'm planning the transfer of the 46 " TV to - we don't know and replacing it w/ the 50. Should be simple.
I'm making another push for the movie ' Sky Captain and the World of To-morrow '. SCWT features Jude Law and Gwynneth Paltrow.
The movie is computer graphics except for the bits where JL and gP stood against or in a blue background.
The story line is in the future slightly but the look is 1940 s serial age. The villain wants to re-seed the world but first he cleanses the world of humans and actually everything else too.
Robots and techie type stuff abounds. I loved this from the moment that I saw SCWT at Sears , the dept store, electronics section.
To-day looks to be a make work day in that I'm going to try and get out and look busy. I'll try, anyway.
Well we (T.O. ) got raked over the coals on this one. A Chicago writer was asked to respond by his paper. He points out that T.O. 's skyline is nothing c.f. Chicago's. Culture, food and general urbanism is lacking in T.O.
Readers here in T.O. were chagrined at the put down. Not me, cuz if we were nasty we could point out that basic underwear in chicky is kevlar.
Weather is marvelous, being sunny and bright. Weatherboy needs to lighten up a tad b/c he still is kitted out coat, scarf and toque. Now maybe he is wise in maintaining an outer shell b/c the wind can still be very cold this time of year.
We watched ' Homeland ' which is a presidential favourite. Intense to say the least but it is the first and of course, needs to grab your attention. The girl agent is a bit frightening. She will be proven right to make all my angst futile.
Our 50 in. TV is somewhere close to here awaiting shipment out to our door. We have a tracking # and can see where it is - sitting. The TV started in Brantford and made the edge of the city Wed night late.
In anticipation of delivery, I'm planning the transfer of the 46 " TV to - we don't know and replacing it w/ the 50. Should be simple.
I'm making another push for the movie ' Sky Captain and the World of To-morrow '. SCWT features Jude Law and Gwynneth Paltrow.
The movie is computer graphics except for the bits where JL and gP stood against or in a blue background.
The story line is in the future slightly but the look is 1940 s serial age. The villain wants to re-seed the world but first he cleanses the world of humans and actually everything else too.
Robots and techie type stuff abounds. I loved this from the moment that I saw SCWT at Sears , the dept store, electronics section.
To-day looks to be a make work day in that I'm going to try and get out and look busy. I'll try, anyway.
Thursday, 7 March 2013
Summertime in England
No way Jose. I get to go in winter, yipee. There is a wedding, we're going. Club class, but we're going.
First, Club class means they wine and dine you. If you ever want to feel guilt up the wazoo, try Club flying.
However, there will be changes. I will sleep. Long if possible. Last trip was a disaster at the other end, in London. Jet lag city for 3 days.
While I type flurries started up. The day was gray anyway but now there is precip. To-day, should be 40 F something, so this brief interlude of downy flakes should end soon.
Last night, two people may have slipped big time, one maybe on purpose.
Princess Kate might have stopped herself from saying ' daughter ' as she got caught saying my ' d......... ' . Royal watchers are abuzz.
Next Olivia Chow who is the widow of Jack Layton has dodged rumours all over the place about a possible run for mayor. She had been using phrases such as ' I'm keeping my options open ' etc.
On a CBC talk show ' George Strombolopolous ', she said a mayoral run is possible and she would take advice from George. Announcing herself on CBC and the ' GS ' show is like telling Entertainment To-night you have fantasies about your co-star. This is it. She's running.
Talk about surprised - I couldn't believe that she would blurt it out like that. She couldn't have picked a better venue - what am I saying, of course, she did.
We've been back from Fla approx three weeks now and yes , fishing fever is building.
All the anti-gambling groups are raging. The slick video and whoopla for a casino started yesterday. Concerns about splitting the CNE ( state fair, for you guys down there ), traffic flow ( which is congested down there to begin with ) and the social ills of bringing gambling to T.O.
As a suburban resident, I think they should build the sucker. There is no social ill that they could import thats any worse than what they've got. Traffic will never flow b/c no on wants to spend the money to upgrade. Separating the midway rides from the buildings would move youth centred activities away from the gambling.
Toronto is # 4 in size of city in North America. Now, I thought there were 2 or 3 big cities in Mexico and then throw in NY, LA and Chicago, I figured us for 7 th at best. The chant starts ' we're # 4 , we're # 4 '
Still flurrying.
First, Club class means they wine and dine you. If you ever want to feel guilt up the wazoo, try Club flying.
However, there will be changes. I will sleep. Long if possible. Last trip was a disaster at the other end, in London. Jet lag city for 3 days.
While I type flurries started up. The day was gray anyway but now there is precip. To-day, should be 40 F something, so this brief interlude of downy flakes should end soon.
Last night, two people may have slipped big time, one maybe on purpose.
Princess Kate might have stopped herself from saying ' daughter ' as she got caught saying my ' d......... ' . Royal watchers are abuzz.
Next Olivia Chow who is the widow of Jack Layton has dodged rumours all over the place about a possible run for mayor. She had been using phrases such as ' I'm keeping my options open ' etc.
On a CBC talk show ' George Strombolopolous ', she said a mayoral run is possible and she would take advice from George. Announcing herself on CBC and the ' GS ' show is like telling Entertainment To-night you have fantasies about your co-star. This is it. She's running.
Talk about surprised - I couldn't believe that she would blurt it out like that. She couldn't have picked a better venue - what am I saying, of course, she did.
We've been back from Fla approx three weeks now and yes , fishing fever is building.
All the anti-gambling groups are raging. The slick video and whoopla for a casino started yesterday. Concerns about splitting the CNE ( state fair, for you guys down there ), traffic flow ( which is congested down there to begin with ) and the social ills of bringing gambling to T.O.
As a suburban resident, I think they should build the sucker. There is no social ill that they could import thats any worse than what they've got. Traffic will never flow b/c no on wants to spend the money to upgrade. Separating the midway rides from the buildings would move youth centred activities away from the gambling.
Toronto is # 4 in size of city in North America. Now, I thought there were 2 or 3 big cities in Mexico and then throw in NY, LA and Chicago, I figured us for 7 th at best. The chant starts ' we're # 4 , we're # 4 '
Still flurrying.
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
Target a success
As mentioned Target came to Canada, yesterday, and hit it big.
There was a line up to get in and people did camp overnight as well.
The merchandising philosophy is to fit in locally and nationally but bring some Target mainstays to Canada .
The stores are racetrack layouts w/ essentials easily accessible near the entrance.
We should be aware of the product placement tricks e.g prime spots are row ends and eye height. The perimeter gets more attention as well.
I seem to fall for all the PP tricks. However, I do bend down quite a bit just to see what they are hiding down there.
Well, we are #2 again. Canada dropped to 2 nd place in most hours on line per person. We fell behind the U.S. For Canadians, this ranking has a familiar feel to it.
In number of pages viewed , Canada is also 2 nd this time to the U.K.
Hugo Chavez died at 58. He had a long battle w/ cancer. A vocal opponent of the U.S. and the American influence - imagined or real - in S. America he championed Cuba and other dictatorships in the hemisphere.
He is reputed to have blamed the U.S. for intentionally, giving him cancer. I think that he watched too many of those CIA movies. Although, you wouldn't want to put anything past those guys. Sort of , if there's a will there's a way.
So, back to the ' luddies ' ( my low tech award ). In Africa, more people have cell phones than TV s by something like 80 / 1. The expectation is 1 billion cell phones in use in Africa , very shortly.
In many parts of Africa, phone banking and phone payment replaces credit cards and cash. The purchaser phones in the amount to the merchants phone account.
Now, they expect Africans will ' sign up ' or dial up movies. The first movie is 2 MB per episode w/ maybe 18 episodes. The phone user pays a small amount per installment.
The push in the Western world is, of course, higher tech than in Africa. Voice ID or fingerprint ID for passwords.
Now which do think would be cheaper to implement ? I'm betting on phone transactions. Now I'm sure Hugo Chavez and the CIA could evolve into a swirling melange of international intrigue but in the Developed world, techies will invent tech heavy solutions.
Where you don't have the infrastructure - solution is go low tech.
Right, here's me talking about low tech and our phones are 8 yrs old and pay as you go. The Africans have phones that are video capable.
When I was having eye trouble, the bulk of the advice revolved around re-lasering my eyeball etc. At the Waterloo Eye Clinic, the doctor suggested eyelid massage and cleansing.
When I questioned Dr. Wilson about his low tech approach, he said ' ask a surgeon for help and he'll come up w/ a surgical solution. I'm not a surgeon '.
There was a line up to get in and people did camp overnight as well.
The merchandising philosophy is to fit in locally and nationally but bring some Target mainstays to Canada .
The stores are racetrack layouts w/ essentials easily accessible near the entrance.
We should be aware of the product placement tricks e.g prime spots are row ends and eye height. The perimeter gets more attention as well.
I seem to fall for all the PP tricks. However, I do bend down quite a bit just to see what they are hiding down there.
Well, we are #2 again. Canada dropped to 2 nd place in most hours on line per person. We fell behind the U.S. For Canadians, this ranking has a familiar feel to it.
In number of pages viewed , Canada is also 2 nd this time to the U.K.
Hugo Chavez died at 58. He had a long battle w/ cancer. A vocal opponent of the U.S. and the American influence - imagined or real - in S. America he championed Cuba and other dictatorships in the hemisphere.
He is reputed to have blamed the U.S. for intentionally, giving him cancer. I think that he watched too many of those CIA movies. Although, you wouldn't want to put anything past those guys. Sort of , if there's a will there's a way.
So, back to the ' luddies ' ( my low tech award ). In Africa, more people have cell phones than TV s by something like 80 / 1. The expectation is 1 billion cell phones in use in Africa , very shortly.
In many parts of Africa, phone banking and phone payment replaces credit cards and cash. The purchaser phones in the amount to the merchants phone account.
Now, they expect Africans will ' sign up ' or dial up movies. The first movie is 2 MB per episode w/ maybe 18 episodes. The phone user pays a small amount per installment.
The push in the Western world is, of course, higher tech than in Africa. Voice ID or fingerprint ID for passwords.
Now which do think would be cheaper to implement ? I'm betting on phone transactions. Now I'm sure Hugo Chavez and the CIA could evolve into a swirling melange of international intrigue but in the Developed world, techies will invent tech heavy solutions.
Where you don't have the infrastructure - solution is go low tech.
Right, here's me talking about low tech and our phones are 8 yrs old and pay as you go. The Africans have phones that are video capable.
When I was having eye trouble, the bulk of the advice revolved around re-lasering my eyeball etc. At the Waterloo Eye Clinic, the doctor suggested eyelid massage and cleansing.
When I questioned Dr. Wilson about his low tech approach, he said ' ask a surgeon for help and he'll come up w/ a surgical solution. I'm not a surgeon '.
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Craziness or Smart
All right, I've openly admitted that tech and me don't function at the same level or same universe.
Last night, I printed " TSBlog... " entries from yesterday back to Dec 16 2012.
I've tried to save the blogs on the hard drive but I seem to have some problem in that I think that I'm saving the site itself and not the blogs.
In paper terms, I guess we're talking approx 180 pages to do 400 + entries. The problem is that I'd like to have a record, more or less permanent. So, that I envision a book called " 2sentsworth ... the Evolution " or something.
There is probably a better way to accomplish this end. I may go to someone else's blog on Blogspot and ask if the author is saving the blogs.
News - ticker ( CityPulse )
In an a Life Expectancy poll of countries, Spain finished first and Canada got 5 th. Now, they didn't say what kind of life just a long
one.
Target did open to-day. Three stores outside the T.O. area are the start of 24 expected openings very shortly. Over a hundred loyal Targees, lined up for the store openings.
In Canada, debit card skimming hit an all-time low in losses. Experts point to x-tra security devices on the cards. I suppose they mean the crooks haven't caught up yet.
Josef Stalin has been dead, 60 years. Big, Wow, I know but he does have a rep.
Here in T.O., there is a big push for a waterfront casino complex. The players are big too ! We have MGM properties joining w/ Cadillac Fairview ( a giant property developer in Canada ). And of course, the mayor is all gung ho about the project.
These poli-types need a building or railway or steeple that is the highlight of their job. And good ol' Robbie Ford, our mayor, is known right now as the most litigated against mayor in T.O. history.
Weatherboy- all dressed up and no where to go - cuz he's staying in the little screen. Temperature is 26 F, bright and sunny and trees are still ( I think ).
Last night, I ordered the sushi boat for the 5 of us. Its a real wooden boat w/ sushi on the deck. Well, it looked better than it sounds and tasted even better.
We discussed gross food. Insect larva, other body parts and what fish that you can eat raw ( and how ). And cousin ate the eyeball .
Last night, I printed " TSBlog... " entries from yesterday back to Dec 16 2012.
I've tried to save the blogs on the hard drive but I seem to have some problem in that I think that I'm saving the site itself and not the blogs.
In paper terms, I guess we're talking approx 180 pages to do 400 + entries. The problem is that I'd like to have a record, more or less permanent. So, that I envision a book called " 2sentsworth ... the Evolution " or something.
There is probably a better way to accomplish this end. I may go to someone else's blog on Blogspot and ask if the author is saving the blogs.
News - ticker ( CityPulse )
In an a Life Expectancy poll of countries, Spain finished first and Canada got 5 th. Now, they didn't say what kind of life just a long
one.
Target did open to-day. Three stores outside the T.O. area are the start of 24 expected openings very shortly. Over a hundred loyal Targees, lined up for the store openings.
In Canada, debit card skimming hit an all-time low in losses. Experts point to x-tra security devices on the cards. I suppose they mean the crooks haven't caught up yet.
Josef Stalin has been dead, 60 years. Big, Wow, I know but he does have a rep.
Here in T.O., there is a big push for a waterfront casino complex. The players are big too ! We have MGM properties joining w/ Cadillac Fairview ( a giant property developer in Canada ). And of course, the mayor is all gung ho about the project.
These poli-types need a building or railway or steeple that is the highlight of their job. And good ol' Robbie Ford, our mayor, is known right now as the most litigated against mayor in T.O. history.
Weatherboy- all dressed up and no where to go - cuz he's staying in the little screen. Temperature is 26 F, bright and sunny and trees are still ( I think ).
Last night, I ordered the sushi boat for the 5 of us. Its a real wooden boat w/ sushi on the deck. Well, it looked better than it sounds and tasted even better.
We discussed gross food. Insect larva, other body parts and what fish that you can eat raw ( and how ). And cousin ate the eyeball .
Monday, 4 March 2013
Reality, What Reality
I forget the year ( 1999 ? ) but I read a prognostication that claimed the future of TV was cartoons and reality TV. The rationale was cost.
Reality / cartoon shows require no star or extensive studio time.
Another blunder wonder. I said ' I cannot imagine what they could put on TV to fill the time '.
Wrongo, bongo my friend ( 1 registered blog follower for TSBlogging ). Shall I use the word ' exploded ' to describe the plethora of reality shows.
I felt watching ' Pawn Stars ' and ' Highway through Hell ' was excessive reality TV. Now apparently, there are housewives popping up in every city in Norto Americanos.
Shopping for wedding gowns is very low tech. Send five ' oohing ' , excitable women all roughly related to the bride to a dress buying and watch the ' fur fly ' or taffeta as the case may be.
I've been accused of chain watching ' Duck Dynasty ', which is a patented lie. I may have seen 3 episodes, funny though.
Therefore, I question , what is reality. Is it the stuff on TV now ? B/c the stuff on TV is no reality that I know.
I originally claimed that ' Survivor, ................ ( fill in place )' was a showcase for what is wrong w/ people in society. Seems many viewers want just that.
OK. Now is your chance to criticize , my fav, reality shows.
Weather. Fairly, bright and 23 F. Weatherboy is dressed to the nines. Wind seems still.
Watched the TV series ' Vikings ' last night on History channel., its premiere show.
It better get a lot more exciting, real quick. I mean its only got ten shows to do it . Boy, that wife of Ragnar's gives a whole new meaning to home protection. Everyone should have a heated poker handy.
The series is a co - Canadian / Irish production.
Apparently, from my late night listening , RTE, radio Ireland ,has one of the most extensive audio documentary libraries. I'm not entirely fond of all their productions but some are interesting.
The cousin in from New Mexico, actually Albuquerque, prefers Sante Fe but both partners make their living in big bad Alby.
To-day was a banner day for them. They ate sushi for lunch and dinner.
I introduced Stephen ( Steven ) to fried salmon fish head. This dish is excellent but he ate the eyeball, way beyond me, let me tell you.
My fav dish at SuperSushi.
Steven's bro showed and the owner knew us both but did not know we were related. The SuperSushi staff know both of us by name.
We don't look alike, at all.
Reality / cartoon shows require no star or extensive studio time.
Another blunder wonder. I said ' I cannot imagine what they could put on TV to fill the time '.
Wrongo, bongo my friend ( 1 registered blog follower for TSBlogging ). Shall I use the word ' exploded ' to describe the plethora of reality shows.
I felt watching ' Pawn Stars ' and ' Highway through Hell ' was excessive reality TV. Now apparently, there are housewives popping up in every city in Norto Americanos.
Shopping for wedding gowns is very low tech. Send five ' oohing ' , excitable women all roughly related to the bride to a dress buying and watch the ' fur fly ' or taffeta as the case may be.
I've been accused of chain watching ' Duck Dynasty ', which is a patented lie. I may have seen 3 episodes, funny though.
Therefore, I question , what is reality. Is it the stuff on TV now ? B/c the stuff on TV is no reality that I know.
I originally claimed that ' Survivor, ................ ( fill in place )' was a showcase for what is wrong w/ people in society. Seems many viewers want just that.
OK. Now is your chance to criticize , my fav, reality shows.
Weather. Fairly, bright and 23 F. Weatherboy is dressed to the nines. Wind seems still.
Watched the TV series ' Vikings ' last night on History channel., its premiere show.
It better get a lot more exciting, real quick. I mean its only got ten shows to do it . Boy, that wife of Ragnar's gives a whole new meaning to home protection. Everyone should have a heated poker handy.
The series is a co - Canadian / Irish production.
Apparently, from my late night listening , RTE, radio Ireland ,has one of the most extensive audio documentary libraries. I'm not entirely fond of all their productions but some are interesting.
The cousin in from New Mexico, actually Albuquerque, prefers Sante Fe but both partners make their living in big bad Alby.
To-day was a banner day for them. They ate sushi for lunch and dinner.
I introduced Stephen ( Steven ) to fried salmon fish head. This dish is excellent but he ate the eyeball, way beyond me, let me tell you.
My fav dish at SuperSushi.
Steven's bro showed and the owner knew us both but did not know we were related. The SuperSushi staff know both of us by name.
We don't look alike, at all.
Sunday, 3 March 2013
" I had a farm in Africa "
A reminder, that anything you read here, is just like the newspaper. Truth takes a backseat to...... well anything. Remember that I get this stuff from radio ( lying in bed w/ headphones ) or off the news feed from Sympatico Loop ( homepage ).
The quote in the post title is from " Out of Africa " the movie based on the story by Isak Dinesen.
The segue is that Kenya is about to hold elections again. The contest is close...... therefore CNN can report on the number of election related deaths. Last time in 2007 - 8 the death total was 1200.
Well, last Christmas I received colouring pencils. Yep, as in now you can colour your maps in geography. These pencils are water colour pencils. The colour will spread if the pencil line is moistened.
The plan, there's always a plan........ sort of, was to exercise the option to create ( draw ) things that I like.
So far, progress ..... stinks. I did try to draw something, a wooded scene. the result looked just like it did when I was in art class in high school. In baseball, they would term it ' stone hands ' or in my case ' stone fingers ' . Do you gather that the result was not satisfactory. You're right.
I'm trying again.... soon. And there are many projects like this one that are mid-start, that seems a kind way to put it.
Weather. Bright and peaceful. That means, pretty cold too ! The temperature is 21 F. Brisk and bracing, right !
We have a family get to-gether to meet a cousin who lives in the U.S. Originally, he lived in Atlanta, moving to Carrollton, Texas a suburb of a suburb of Dallas, Now, I think he lives in New Mexico.
He is a close cousin meaning we grew up to-gether. We get to meet a new ' girlfriend ' or some relationship like that. Who knows ?
We are meeting at a Chinese buffet. A sort of family tradition. I guess its a cheap - all purpose way to meet and eat. I suppose we take a chance on Salmonella and stuff like that.
The quote in the post title is from " Out of Africa " the movie based on the story by Isak Dinesen.
The segue is that Kenya is about to hold elections again. The contest is close...... therefore CNN can report on the number of election related deaths. Last time in 2007 - 8 the death total was 1200.
Well, last Christmas I received colouring pencils. Yep, as in now you can colour your maps in geography. These pencils are water colour pencils. The colour will spread if the pencil line is moistened.
The plan, there's always a plan........ sort of, was to exercise the option to create ( draw ) things that I like.
So far, progress ..... stinks. I did try to draw something, a wooded scene. the result looked just like it did when I was in art class in high school. In baseball, they would term it ' stone hands ' or in my case ' stone fingers ' . Do you gather that the result was not satisfactory. You're right.
I'm trying again.... soon. And there are many projects like this one that are mid-start, that seems a kind way to put it.
Weather. Bright and peaceful. That means, pretty cold too ! The temperature is 21 F. Brisk and bracing, right !
We have a family get to-gether to meet a cousin who lives in the U.S. Originally, he lived in Atlanta, moving to Carrollton, Texas a suburb of a suburb of Dallas, Now, I think he lives in New Mexico.
He is a close cousin meaning we grew up to-gether. We get to meet a new ' girlfriend ' or some relationship like that. Who knows ?
We are meeting at a Chinese buffet. A sort of family tradition. I guess its a cheap - all purpose way to meet and eat. I suppose we take a chance on Salmonella and stuff like that.
Saturday, 2 March 2013
Across the Border
The differences. ( Torstar Mar 1 )
Marketing has determined the preferences of each country.
Canadians like it blander, firmer and less sweet.
Canadian priorities are quality and nutrition .
In Canada, Que gets poutine and Atlantic Canada gets McLobster courtesy of McD s.
The U.S. market has tasty, convenient and cheap as priorities
Served only in the U.S. - Mountain Dew breakfast drinks. Dragon fruit flavoured Pepsi X.
Chicken and Waffle flavour chips.
In Canada, blond roast coffee is more popular.
Canadians prefer holiday treats w/ more spice esp. ginger and cinnamon
Muffins need to be firmer and more crumbly w/ real fruit and sugar toppings
Starbucks in Canada serve oat bars, Nanaimo bars, butter chicken wraps and Thai tuna sandwiches.
Dill pickle chips are Canadian born and stayed Canadian.
Ketchup chips started in Canada along w/ Munchies snack mix and Doritos sweet chili tortilla chips. Now these latter products are sold in the U.S.
Nutritionally Canadians eat more fruit than the U.S. 80 kg / 25Kg
and eat more vegetables 114 Kg / 68 Kg.
I don't know about this - we seem to do our share of ' what the hell are you eating ' in Canada.
Irish food that you need to try. Pan boxty is a kind of potato pancake thing. Brown bread is soda bread - quite famous.
Weather is cold and dullish, we got 24 F.
JHU bricked out against Princeton, the BJ s are now 3 - 1. Typical angst and drummel for me. C'est la guerre as they say.
Tis a long .... long season for me
Marketing has determined the preferences of each country.
Canadians like it blander, firmer and less sweet.
Canadian priorities are quality and nutrition .
In Canada, Que gets poutine and Atlantic Canada gets McLobster courtesy of McD s.
The U.S. market has tasty, convenient and cheap as priorities
Served only in the U.S. - Mountain Dew breakfast drinks. Dragon fruit flavoured Pepsi X.
Chicken and Waffle flavour chips.
In Canada, blond roast coffee is more popular.
Canadians prefer holiday treats w/ more spice esp. ginger and cinnamon
Muffins need to be firmer and more crumbly w/ real fruit and sugar toppings
Starbucks in Canada serve oat bars, Nanaimo bars, butter chicken wraps and Thai tuna sandwiches.
Dill pickle chips are Canadian born and stayed Canadian.
Ketchup chips started in Canada along w/ Munchies snack mix and Doritos sweet chili tortilla chips. Now these latter products are sold in the U.S.
Nutritionally Canadians eat more fruit than the U.S. 80 kg / 25Kg
and eat more vegetables 114 Kg / 68 Kg.
I don't know about this - we seem to do our share of ' what the hell are you eating ' in Canada.
Irish food that you need to try. Pan boxty is a kind of potato pancake thing. Brown bread is soda bread - quite famous.
Weather is cold and dullish, we got 24 F.
JHU bricked out against Princeton, the BJ s are now 3 - 1. Typical angst and drummel for me. C'est la guerre as they say.
Tis a long .... long season for me
Friday, 1 March 2013
Sequestration or What
OK . The proverbial s**t hits the fan to-day.
First the Canadian interpretation for our southern friends.
You guys are nuts w/ a capital ' N '
A while ago, the Prez and Senate and house agreed to postpone a whole packet of budget cuts, til Mar 1. A crippling set of cuts that no one would want to see come true. Guess what, ' they're back '.
How will this affect me, I hate to put it like that, but its the way everyone is going to deal w/ this lunacy.
Crossing the border will be slow. the scuttlebutt says wait times extended by 50 minutes at the airport. Heck, US Customs is going to make Canada Border Services look good, OMG.
Registered letters may not arrive like the one that I sent De 28 2012. That registered letter is still in the ether. Apparently, I will get a letter saying that the inquiry will take another 60 days. didn't someone go around the world in 60 days.
Weather is our coldest in awhile, the sun is up and its 28 F.
no snow but white is the colour. Bright day , blue skies.
First the Canadian interpretation for our southern friends.
You guys are nuts w/ a capital ' N '
A while ago, the Prez and Senate and house agreed to postpone a whole packet of budget cuts, til Mar 1. A crippling set of cuts that no one would want to see come true. Guess what, ' they're back '.
How will this affect me, I hate to put it like that, but its the way everyone is going to deal w/ this lunacy.
Crossing the border will be slow. the scuttlebutt says wait times extended by 50 minutes at the airport. Heck, US Customs is going to make Canada Border Services look good, OMG.
Registered letters may not arrive like the one that I sent De 28 2012. That registered letter is still in the ether. Apparently, I will get a letter saying that the inquiry will take another 60 days. didn't someone go around the world in 60 days.
Weather is our coldest in awhile, the sun is up and its 28 F.
no snow but white is the colour. Bright day , blue skies.
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