OK , how bad could it be , year end hodge podge.
The little laptop , my e-machine , has been slow , showing pop-up ads and bocking when I try to use Skype ( so is the big laptop for Skype ?? ) , as well I've tried to de-virus or de-bug , at least 4 times.
Friends and the net suggested that I try ' malwarebytes.org ' as a safe way to explore computer viruses. the big laptop , yesterday , came out clean. This AM , the little laptop got scanned by ' malwarebytes ' took 3 X as long and produced 860 threats. These threats have been deleted ( fingers crossed ). ' Holy crap on a cracker ' ( Penny , on the ' Big Bang Theory ' uses that line ). eight hundred !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From Vancouver 911 , emergency centre. Worst abuses of the ' 911 ' system.
1. I'm having a block party and want to rent a fire truck
2. My son won't give back the TV remote
3. Can I get permission to drive in the HOV lane b/c I'm late for
4. I've lost my keys
NYC - the ' Big Apple ' had its 333 murder and they're way down.
T.O. - will come in under 60 homicides
I was watching ' the Golden Compass ' w/ subtitles ( always subtitles ) and saw the description of the opening sound track. a ' shimmering noise ' , huh , had trouble w/ that one.
Then later on , the description , said a whooshing sound. readers know that I reserve ' whoosh ' for when things are way above my head in an understanding sense. As in that went ' whoosh '.
Chinese authorities have declared 8 million acres of land too polluted for agriculture. two things here : #1 this means the number is really , like 200 million acres # 2 they'll grow marijuana or somesuch on the polluted land.
Sad , isn't it , how cynical that I get. Not my fault , I live in this world , it breeds it into to you , the cynicism... I mean.
the ice storm(s) came on Dec 21 - 22 , 700 homes are still w/out power as of this AM. Holy Crap on a Cracker , no Xmas / no New Year ???? HCoaC , for sure.
Happy New Year to you all
thanks for reading ' 2 sentsworth '
Tuesday 31 December 2013
Monday 30 December 2013
Freezing your Nougies off
I'm sure ' nougies ' ( sp ) is slang for something not nice
But thats how cold it is outside . Typically , bright sunshine , brisk breeze
To-day was returns day. Criminy , what a procedure. To the credit of Marks Work Warehouse , they don't fool around.
Called ahead - ' right now we're not too busy , we'll do returns '
Drove over - everyone and his mother was doing the same thing
Clerk - ' while you're waiting go and pick up what you want
Crap - the items are on sale ( 50 % off on one thing ) and I already said exchange
At the cash - she refunds the full price and re-totals the price of sales items minus the incentive coupon that I have.
Happy customer !
Bought 2 pineapples , yes I listen to my own advice. BTW - pineapples are high in MANGANESE
- and pineapple juice reduces plaque on your teeth
Problem is that juice will dissolve anything , including your teeth
Talk about a cure all. pineapples ease osteo-arthritis , reduce blood clots and make you beautiful ( alright that last one , I made up )
Happiness is ' HEAT ON ' and a cookie
Keep It Simple Stupid
But thats how cold it is outside . Typically , bright sunshine , brisk breeze
To-day was returns day. Criminy , what a procedure. To the credit of Marks Work Warehouse , they don't fool around.
Called ahead - ' right now we're not too busy , we'll do returns '
Drove over - everyone and his mother was doing the same thing
Clerk - ' while you're waiting go and pick up what you want
Crap - the items are on sale ( 50 % off on one thing ) and I already said exchange
At the cash - she refunds the full price and re-totals the price of sales items minus the incentive coupon that I have.
Happy customer !
Bought 2 pineapples , yes I listen to my own advice. BTW - pineapples are high in MANGANESE
- and pineapple juice reduces plaque on your teeth
Problem is that juice will dissolve anything , including your teeth
Talk about a cure all. pineapples ease osteo-arthritis , reduce blood clots and make you beautiful ( alright that last one , I made up )
Happiness is ' HEAT ON ' and a cookie
Keep It Simple Stupid
Sunday 29 December 2013
Ice storm follow up
Thought I should clear the record , we were w/out power for 6 days.
There are homes still dark. The process involves going to individual homes or small groups to fix lines. The number is 10 000 plus give or take b/c power is still going out as branches fall. This fall out may continue for months.
To the point , officials estimate that Tues would be a good finish up date. That means that some homes would have been w/out power for 11 days.
Overall , there is no compensation for home-owners except for water damage caused by puncture / crushing from trees. Some water damage may not be covered e.g. sump pump failure or flooding.
By the numbers from the TorStar:
Nazi dead - nope , not doing it here ( gross )
#1 Minnesota is the healthiest state
$1 Trillion for Medicare to treat Seniors in 2023 vs.
$557 Billion in 2013
#1 41% of Seniors in W Virginia are sedentary vs.
21 % in Colorado ( lowest )
21% of Seniors in Minnesota and New Mexico who go hungry
the worst in the country
2 558 premature deaths in Minnesota per 100 000 vs
1 425 in Hawaii
By the way , this data could not be collected in Canada. The Conservative government will not require accountability and when it does will not freely publish data. The Conservative government has recently forced employees to sign a non-disclosure agreement for their jobs. And you think Uncle Sam is watching you.
There are homes still dark. The process involves going to individual homes or small groups to fix lines. The number is 10 000 plus give or take b/c power is still going out as branches fall. This fall out may continue for months.
To the point , officials estimate that Tues would be a good finish up date. That means that some homes would have been w/out power for 11 days.
Overall , there is no compensation for home-owners except for water damage caused by puncture / crushing from trees. Some water damage may not be covered e.g. sump pump failure or flooding.
By the numbers from the TorStar:
Nazi dead - nope , not doing it here ( gross )
#1 Minnesota is the healthiest state
$1 Trillion for Medicare to treat Seniors in 2023 vs.
$557 Billion in 2013
#1 41% of Seniors in W Virginia are sedentary vs.
21 % in Colorado ( lowest )
21% of Seniors in Minnesota and New Mexico who go hungry
the worst in the country
2 558 premature deaths in Minnesota per 100 000 vs
1 425 in Hawaii
By the way , this data could not be collected in Canada. The Conservative government will not require accountability and when it does will not freely publish data. The Conservative government has recently forced employees to sign a non-disclosure agreement for their jobs. And you think Uncle Sam is watching you.
Saturday 28 December 2013
The Grateful ...Frozen
Did you learn anything from the days of ' no juice '.
Yes , Some of my dumb ideas work.
- bought a power pack that should jump start a car ( don't believe it ! ) But PP re - charged a bunch of things
- buying batteries by the 50 s is smart ( thank you Costco ! )
- crank up flashlights are good
- our freezer is full of things that died a long time ago
No , we weren't ready
- better candle holders would have helped
- ? the neighbours used a generator to supply their furnace
run the TV and dishwasher ( 2 generators really )
Problem their house was warm but really there wasn't much for them to do either. Seems that discomfort is a relative thing
Pineapple is good for you
1. Aids in digestion of proteins
2. Prevents blood clots
3. Helps flush out intestinal worms
4.
Yes , Some of my dumb ideas work.
- bought a power pack that should jump start a car ( don't believe it ! ) But PP re - charged a bunch of things
- buying batteries by the 50 s is smart ( thank you Costco ! )
- crank up flashlights are good
- our freezer is full of things that died a long time ago
No , we weren't ready
- better candle holders would have helped
- ? the neighbours used a generator to supply their furnace
run the TV and dishwasher ( 2 generators really )
Problem their house was warm but really there wasn't much for them to do either. Seems that discomfort is a relative thing
Pineapple is good for you
1. Aids in digestion of proteins
2. Prevents blood clots
3. Helps flush out intestinal worms
4.
Friday 27 December 2013
Sixty is good
We are home and the temperature is a balmy 60 F on the first floor.
The ice storm over 2 days Fri - Sat De 20 - 21 collapsed tree branches and hydro lines.
Sun De 22 - woke to no electrical power. We were able to cook and the downstairs den was 69 F. Dark at 4: 30 P and went to dinner w/ the neighbours
Mon De 23 - getting cool 55 F on the first floor , we were still toughing it out Ate out again
Tu De 24 - Ugh , temperature is now below 50 F inside , the fun is dying fast. Out to dinner again
We De 25 - gave in, 40 F in the living quarters was too cold - accepted an invite to M's friends , opened gifts and stayed in a warm place
Th De 26 - out for boxing Day dinner ( turkey etc ) and crashed at the Holiday Inn along w/ 4oo hundred others in the same boat.
Fr De 27 - on the way to brekkies in the HI , received the text ' power is back '. Actually , missed the text that said ' hydro trucks moving on the street '.
We are home !!!!
Freezers needed weeding out of everything that thawed and shouldn't have. We are still cleaning and re-arranging items moved or appropriated in order to live in 1 room.
TV is on playing the usual garbage , we are loving it
What did we learn :
We are not 1/2 as tough as we think we are
We get bored easily
Life happens and you get by
Wow . what great philosophical lessons
The ice storm over 2 days Fri - Sat De 20 - 21 collapsed tree branches and hydro lines.
Sun De 22 - woke to no electrical power. We were able to cook and the downstairs den was 69 F. Dark at 4: 30 P and went to dinner w/ the neighbours
Mon De 23 - getting cool 55 F on the first floor , we were still toughing it out Ate out again
Tu De 24 - Ugh , temperature is now below 50 F inside , the fun is dying fast. Out to dinner again
We De 25 - gave in, 40 F in the living quarters was too cold - accepted an invite to M's friends , opened gifts and stayed in a warm place
Th De 26 - out for boxing Day dinner ( turkey etc ) and crashed at the Holiday Inn along w/ 4oo hundred others in the same boat.
Fr De 27 - on the way to brekkies in the HI , received the text ' power is back '. Actually , missed the text that said ' hydro trucks moving on the street '.
We are home !!!!
Freezers needed weeding out of everything that thawed and shouldn't have. We are still cleaning and re-arranging items moved or appropriated in order to live in 1 room.
TV is on playing the usual garbage , we are loving it
What did we learn :
We are not 1/2 as tough as we think we are
We get bored easily
Life happens and you get by
Wow . what great philosophical lessons
Wednesday 25 December 2013
Travel is good b/c
you are aware.
the TorStar did a Travel section piece on best skating places in the world. Canada first , nope. England and Somerset House courtyard.
SH got a 1/2 page photo above the fold, Been there , done that, last week.
The roof falls in on a theatre in the Strand , from the video reports we can tell where it is b/c Been there , last week.
Most annoying word by poll ......... ' whatever '
However , despite the coincidences above which are place names ,
travel should be about meeting people and learning. You may not like the politics or customs but its all in the name of education.
Samuel Johnson did say ' Sir , when a man is tired of London , he is tired of life , for there is in London , all life can afford ' SJ must have been fairly rich .. he didn't seem to mind the prices.
The people are the experience , not the grandeur
the TorStar did a Travel section piece on best skating places in the world. Canada first , nope. England and Somerset House courtyard.
SH got a 1/2 page photo above the fold, Been there , done that, last week.
The roof falls in on a theatre in the Strand , from the video reports we can tell where it is b/c Been there , last week.
Most annoying word by poll ......... ' whatever '
However , despite the coincidences above which are place names ,
travel should be about meeting people and learning. You may not like the politics or customs but its all in the name of education.
Samuel Johnson did say ' Sir , when a man is tired of London , he is tired of life , for there is in London , all life can afford ' SJ must have been fairly rich .. he didn't seem to mind the prices.
The people are the experience , not the grandeur
The Aftermath while it Happens
This is day 3 of the power outage. It has been a good and bad saga , the ying and yang of life.
To wit , this morning ice from the snowbank wasn't needed in the fridge to keep the temperature down b/c the room was the same temperature as the fridge 41 F. Yes , 9 degrees above freezing.
We have a gas fireplace and this device keeps the den at 66 F. The rest of the house , all floors has gone form 66 to 37 F in 3 days.
The gas stove allows us to cook but outdoor adventure indoors isn't quite as appealing as it might sound. We can boil water for coffee and cleaning but dishes didn't get done to-day , too cold in there.
We've taken advantage of an offer of a place to stay to-night that has heat. We got a warm shower in warm room and the whole apartment is warm. Wonderbar ! Can we go back to the ' cave ' as our neighbour's children have dubbed their home ?
Predicted finish of the power restore is Saturday. We're not sure how much colder it can get in the house. The water was left to drip in an effort to keep pipes from freezing. We have taken in a Siamese fighting fish and 6 plants that would have froze in their regular homes.
stay tuned for updates of the ice life in T.O.
To wit , this morning ice from the snowbank wasn't needed in the fridge to keep the temperature down b/c the room was the same temperature as the fridge 41 F. Yes , 9 degrees above freezing.
We have a gas fireplace and this device keeps the den at 66 F. The rest of the house , all floors has gone form 66 to 37 F in 3 days.
The gas stove allows us to cook but outdoor adventure indoors isn't quite as appealing as it might sound. We can boil water for coffee and cleaning but dishes didn't get done to-day , too cold in there.
We've taken advantage of an offer of a place to stay to-night that has heat. We got a warm shower in warm room and the whole apartment is warm. Wonderbar ! Can we go back to the ' cave ' as our neighbour's children have dubbed their home ?
Predicted finish of the power restore is Saturday. We're not sure how much colder it can get in the house. The water was left to drip in an effort to keep pipes from freezing. We have taken in a Siamese fighting fish and 6 plants that would have froze in their regular homes.
stay tuned for updates of the ice life in T.O.
Saturday 21 December 2013
Pay Back is a .............................
bitch ( not a nice word , but true )
On BBC 2 , I was sitting on the bed listening and realized that the hosts were reading news headlines from the tabloids. They discussed each story and ad libbed all the dialogue
Except for the fact that they actually read each story beforehand , it was pretty much what I do. Pay back is ...................
Here goes : from the TorStar business section. Consumerism
Canadian American
richer
spend more on spend more
food and alcohol $ 17 900 / yr
in retail stores
$1200 more per capita
4.5 X more
focused on housing
and food
more likely to shop at
Target / Walmart
young Canadians 2X as
likely to own a home
faster population growth bigger population
avg income $26 888 $ 35 950
higher taxes and prices
What does this mean ??? Like Snoopy
Cartoon : Snoopy is laying on his dog house looking up
Snoopy , ' Sometimes , I look at the sky and wonder what its all about '
2 frames go by
Snoopy , ' then it hits me , I haven't a clue '
On BBC 2 , I was sitting on the bed listening and realized that the hosts were reading news headlines from the tabloids. They discussed each story and ad libbed all the dialogue
Except for the fact that they actually read each story beforehand , it was pretty much what I do. Pay back is ...................
Here goes : from the TorStar business section. Consumerism
Canadian American
richer
spend more on spend more
food and alcohol $ 17 900 / yr
in retail stores
$1200 more per capita
4.5 X more
focused on housing
and food
more likely to shop at
Target / Walmart
young Canadians 2X as
likely to own a home
faster population growth bigger population
avg income $26 888 $ 35 950
higher taxes and prices
What does this mean ??? Like Snoopy
Cartoon : Snoopy is laying on his dog house looking up
Snoopy , ' Sometimes , I look at the sky and wonder what its all about '
2 frames go by
Snoopy , ' then it hits me , I haven't a clue '
Friday 20 December 2013
Canada Is Best at
CNN compiled a list of Canadian firsts ( in the world ? )
1. more Cottages and lakes
2.cute phrases : twofour = 24 beers
loonie = 1 dollar ( coin )
twoonie = 2 dollar coin
double - double = 2 creams / 2 sugars
3. best Highway grub
4. #2 to Hollywood for locations for movie sets
5. best apologizers
6. nation branding - Maple Leaf is the most ubiquitous symbol throughout the world
7. better chocolate - most manufacturers have a separate formula for
the U.S. and Canada ( cream and smooth )
8. #3 in air quality
9. never lost a war
10. Canadian bacon
Now , only a Canadian would be satisfied w/ this list ( #11 ? )
Segue , here , friends from Canada , now , U.S. citizens ask for Canadian chocolate and butter tarts when we come south.
1. more Cottages and lakes
2.cute phrases : twofour = 24 beers
loonie = 1 dollar ( coin )
twoonie = 2 dollar coin
double - double = 2 creams / 2 sugars
3. best Highway grub
4. #2 to Hollywood for locations for movie sets
5. best apologizers
6. nation branding - Maple Leaf is the most ubiquitous symbol throughout the world
7. better chocolate - most manufacturers have a separate formula for
the U.S. and Canada ( cream and smooth )
8. #3 in air quality
9. never lost a war
10. Canadian bacon
Now , only a Canadian would be satisfied w/ this list ( #11 ? )
Segue , here , friends from Canada , now , U.S. citizens ask for Canadian chocolate and butter tarts when we come south.
Thursday 19 December 2013
Whine and whine
Does anyone enjoy flying ?
I semi - envy those people that pretend to read the paper or do crosswords ( I get a headache ).
My head is foggy and sleep is a fog of noise and bumps and I know everything that happens around me.
We were 7 /12 h coming home from Heathrow, LHR.
The crew served a drink ( Clamato for me )
Dinner was English beef.
I finished watching ' Percy Jackson and the Sea Monsters ' ( still the best )
' the Lone Ranger ' not as bad as the critics said, Actually , it was good entertainment or I was so looney from the plane fumes that I didn't know any better
Finally ,saw the whole of ' Elysium ' a futuristic shoot'em up w/ Matt Damon. Not bad either.
The snack was a ' Coronation ' chicken salad sandwich ( left the crust ) , the drink was OJ.
The landing YYZ , was bumpy w/ crosswinds at 50 KPH
The Customs was a joy. Scan your Passport and Declaration form and walk out. Except for feeding the scanner which took 2 tries , the experience was non-troubling
Luggage was a 1 h wait at the carousel
Called the limo company and the guy came on time. Then we spent an hour in traffic ( 4: 30 rush as opposed to the 2:30 rush b/c except for 2 AM there is always a # 401 rush on ).
OK OK we got home - safe But whining is good for you gets the niggly stuff out in the open - you vent , - then get on w/ your life.
I semi - envy those people that pretend to read the paper or do crosswords ( I get a headache ).
My head is foggy and sleep is a fog of noise and bumps and I know everything that happens around me.
We were 7 /12 h coming home from Heathrow, LHR.
The crew served a drink ( Clamato for me )
Dinner was English beef.
I finished watching ' Percy Jackson and the Sea Monsters ' ( still the best )
' the Lone Ranger ' not as bad as the critics said, Actually , it was good entertainment or I was so looney from the plane fumes that I didn't know any better
Finally ,saw the whole of ' Elysium ' a futuristic shoot'em up w/ Matt Damon. Not bad either.
The snack was a ' Coronation ' chicken salad sandwich ( left the crust ) , the drink was OJ.
The landing YYZ , was bumpy w/ crosswinds at 50 KPH
The Customs was a joy. Scan your Passport and Declaration form and walk out. Except for feeding the scanner which took 2 tries , the experience was non-troubling
Luggage was a 1 h wait at the carousel
Called the limo company and the guy came on time. Then we spent an hour in traffic ( 4: 30 rush as opposed to the 2:30 rush b/c except for 2 AM there is always a # 401 rush on ).
OK OK we got home - safe But whining is good for you gets the niggly stuff out in the open - you vent , - then get on w/ your life.
Tuesday 17 December 2013
England at Night
Wedding on Sat , aftermath on Sunday.
Monday Night Lights , was a bus tour of the downtown of London.
Name dropping here : City of London : the square mile of business in London
Threadneedle Street : traditionally , the fashion area
Bond St :
Fleet St: home of the print industry but now everything
the Strand : where you went to see and be seen
The Eye : the big wheel in town $ 38 for a 1/2 h swing through the London sky
Big Ben: not the American bear , the clock that keeps Londoners on time
Yepper , saw them all.
As well , Covent Garden : market area of london
the Thames : river highway to London and all points north
the Circuses Oxford , Picadilly and Trafalgar Square.
The great stores , Selfridges , Harrods , Fortnum and Mason
The names jumped out of history. Times Square but loaded w/ history - back to 52 AD when Julius Caesar crossed the Thames
Weather : rainy all night ( even during the tour ) gusty wind.
The day was patchy sunlight and brisk winds. Definitely , late fall weather at home , not quite winter but Jack Frost is coming. Probably , 40 C.
Monday Night Lights , was a bus tour of the downtown of London.
Name dropping here : City of London : the square mile of business in London
Threadneedle Street : traditionally , the fashion area
Bond St :
Fleet St: home of the print industry but now everything
the Strand : where you went to see and be seen
The Eye : the big wheel in town $ 38 for a 1/2 h swing through the London sky
Big Ben: not the American bear , the clock that keeps Londoners on time
Yepper , saw them all.
As well , Covent Garden : market area of london
the Thames : river highway to London and all points north
the Circuses Oxford , Picadilly and Trafalgar Square.
The great stores , Selfridges , Harrods , Fortnum and Mason
The names jumped out of history. Times Square but loaded w/ history - back to 52 AD when Julius Caesar crossed the Thames
Weather : rainy all night ( even during the tour ) gusty wind.
The day was patchy sunlight and brisk winds. Definitely , late fall weather at home , not quite winter but Jack Frost is coming. Probably , 40 C.
Monday 16 December 2013
Post Wedding
We came for a wedding , great venue , well organized. Friendly and welcoming.
We are getting the ' royal ' treatment and appreciate it.
Weather was coolish w/ smatterings of sunshine for the wedding week end. To-day , the skies opened up and the grass got watered like crazy.
Our trip out to-day was ' John Lewis ' Store , an Ikea , Sears and Walmart all in one. But w/ sales help available and willing to assist. Unbelievable level of service. Ate a quickie lunch at ' the Place to Eat ' fresh sandwiches and clean ,well monitored eating area.
The day wasn't fit for much else.
To-night is the London Xmas light Tour , hoping the windows aren't all fogged up w/ the cool and rain on the bus.
We are getting the ' royal ' treatment and appreciate it.
Weather was coolish w/ smatterings of sunshine for the wedding week end. To-day , the skies opened up and the grass got watered like crazy.
Our trip out to-day was ' John Lewis ' Store , an Ikea , Sears and Walmart all in one. But w/ sales help available and willing to assist. Unbelievable level of service. Ate a quickie lunch at ' the Place to Eat ' fresh sandwiches and clean ,well monitored eating area.
The day wasn't fit for much else.
To-night is the London Xmas light Tour , hoping the windows aren't all fogged up w/ the cool and rain on the bus.
London at Night
Nope. Not a night club or swinging party. I'm in the washroom at 2AM , blogging. We landed on Thursday morning and slept fairly well on Thursday night but I'm up now on Saturday ( by 2 hours )
What is on my mind. Road rage.
Not mine but the groom to be for the wedding we are here to attend.
The gent was accosted on the way to the wedding site 2 days before the ceremony which is to-day. He wasn't or may not be seriously hurt but I suppose that I'm awake and re-thinking the concept.
So , what else is on your mind at 2 AM ? The eavestrough at home.
How will the downspout get re-routed ( I hope this blogging gets me back to sleep ) in the spring.
Should we keep the mortgage on the QMH or discharge the mortgage completely.
What if the hokey-pokey is really what its all about ? ( Not my line but borrowed from a commercial about sleeplessness )
If this gets published to-morrow or to-day , I must be really brave to let you see this.
What is on my mind. Road rage.
Not mine but the groom to be for the wedding we are here to attend.
The gent was accosted on the way to the wedding site 2 days before the ceremony which is to-day. He wasn't or may not be seriously hurt but I suppose that I'm awake and re-thinking the concept.
So , what else is on your mind at 2 AM ? The eavestrough at home.
How will the downspout get re-routed ( I hope this blogging gets me back to sleep ) in the spring.
Should we keep the mortgage on the QMH or discharge the mortgage completely.
What if the hokey-pokey is really what its all about ? ( Not my line but borrowed from a commercial about sleeplessness )
If this gets published to-morrow or to-day , I must be really brave to let you see this.
Friday 13 December 2013
What You Wish for....
The temperature is pleasant 12 C or 55 F , damp and very little wind. No ice / snow , so we're happy.
New words ; lift is the elevator
Information point is the internet service kiosk
Tip - what is that ( tourists tip not us )
Take away is take out
Oh we're in England.
We flew British Airways , World Traveller plus class. This designation means we are above baggage but not first class.
The short ribs and veg was very good. I had one drink and watched 2 movies ' World War Z ' and ' Percy Jackson and the Sea Monsters '
The last one had the most going for it.
We are not veteran travellers so our view point is very narrow. Are we comfortable ? Did they leave any money in our bank account ?
In fact , the BA counter deal was an upgrade to business class for $ 600 each. We stayed in WTP.
We finished off the reception hall tables for a wedding that we will attend on Saturday ( M's cousin ).
New words ; lift is the elevator
Information point is the internet service kiosk
Tip - what is that ( tourists tip not us )
Take away is take out
Oh we're in England.
We flew British Airways , World Traveller plus class. This designation means we are above baggage but not first class.
The short ribs and veg was very good. I had one drink and watched 2 movies ' World War Z ' and ' Percy Jackson and the Sea Monsters '
The last one had the most going for it.
We are not veteran travellers so our view point is very narrow. Are we comfortable ? Did they leave any money in our bank account ?
In fact , the BA counter deal was an upgrade to business class for $ 600 each. We stayed in WTP.
We finished off the reception hall tables for a wedding that we will attend on Saturday ( M's cousin ).
Tuesday 10 December 2013
Sometimes It comes Back + added
Finally , remembered the news item from Sun night NPR or PRI
NPR - U.S. National Public Radio
PRI - Public Radio International ( BBC , England / DVR , Germany
and RTI , Ireland )
In NorthEast India , home of the 2 nd hottest chili pepper in the world , rated + 1 Million on the Scoville scale of hotness , Nagalan ( sp ?? ) held its pepper eating contest. The winner ate 18 pieces and set a new world record.
The organizers , do have physicians and paramedics standing by
and this year only one contestant was hospitalized.
For me , there was a time when I couldn't hold peppermint Chiclets in my mouth 9 Scoville scale , 1 ). Do Tell.
Time magazines Man of the Year is Pope Francis , followed by Edward Snowden. We have an agree and what the heck.
Never thought I'd hear a Pope say something smart let alone progressive. Good job guy
Weather : Dec 11
Deep freeze. No , this isn't the worse in 100 yrs , heck its cold though.
Sunny but cold. WE ARE CANADIAN
That bolded line is supposed to explain why we ice fish / watch football games outdoors in November in Saskatchewan ( think North Dakota but colder by 4 degrees ) / sit on the patio in October / and BBQ all winter
WE ARE CANADIAN is synonymous with ' flamin' stupid '
However , guilty Done them all.
NPR - U.S. National Public Radio
PRI - Public Radio International ( BBC , England / DVR , Germany
and RTI , Ireland )
In NorthEast India , home of the 2 nd hottest chili pepper in the world , rated + 1 Million on the Scoville scale of hotness , Nagalan ( sp ?? ) held its pepper eating contest. The winner ate 18 pieces and set a new world record.
The organizers , do have physicians and paramedics standing by
and this year only one contestant was hospitalized.
For me , there was a time when I couldn't hold peppermint Chiclets in my mouth 9 Scoville scale , 1 ). Do Tell.
Time magazines Man of the Year is Pope Francis , followed by Edward Snowden. We have an agree and what the heck.
Never thought I'd hear a Pope say something smart let alone progressive. Good job guy
Weather : Dec 11
Deep freeze. No , this isn't the worse in 100 yrs , heck its cold though.
Sunny but cold. WE ARE CANADIAN
That bolded line is supposed to explain why we ice fish / watch football games outdoors in November in Saskatchewan ( think North Dakota but colder by 4 degrees ) / sit on the patio in October / and BBQ all winter
WE ARE CANADIAN is synonymous with ' flamin' stupid '
However , guilty Done them all.
Around the World
Weather : bleeding cold , actually its so cold , I don't think you could bleed ... Is that what it means that phrase ???
Wind is up
scarf , gloves and collar up - sort of day
Based on pictures and reports , S. On missed some unpleasantness that blew through below us and to the West a bit.
I was reading the Globe and Mail business section. The G & M is a national newspaper closely akin to the Wall St Journal but thinner.
Never seen a paper so thick as the WSJ.
The stories were on prognostications for 2014.
A summary. Things are unsure. Rules will define what the big Financials can do. Economic signs, jobs / growth are good.
Investors still wary , Do Tell !
Will Rogers , once said of an economic forecast " Well beats me , and I don't know any more than an economist knows and God knows they don't know nothing "
Wind is up
scarf , gloves and collar up - sort of day
Based on pictures and reports , S. On missed some unpleasantness that blew through below us and to the West a bit.
I was reading the Globe and Mail business section. The G & M is a national newspaper closely akin to the Wall St Journal but thinner.
Never seen a paper so thick as the WSJ.
The stories were on prognostications for 2014.
A summary. Things are unsure. Rules will define what the big Financials can do. Economic signs, jobs / growth are good.
Investors still wary , Do Tell !
Will Rogers , once said of an economic forecast " Well beats me , and I don't know any more than an economist knows and God knows they don't know nothing "
Monday 9 December 2013
Trends and Me
need I say . always behind the curve , here.
On the Comedy channel last night , a Latino ( PC ? ) joked that Spanish is a reality in the States , proof , salsa outsells ketchup.
Never liked either. In fact , I don't make BBQ sauce that contains ketchup. Well , maybe a little ketchup.
However , at the get to-gether Friday night , someone commented that Sushi restaurants are popping up all over. I'm way ahead on that one.
Sadly , one of my favourite dishes , soba noodles in soup , was what my mother made at home , growing up. Never liked it then - now , yippee , I pay $8 a bowl and love it. Dumb , dumb , dummer.
Growing up , my parents were worried that I was too thin ( ha , ha )
the doctor discovered that my favourite and only dish was tea and rice - nope nothing else - tea and rice.
The Doc suggested that my parents try Western food as a change of pace.
Thus , from age 5 and on , southern fried chicken and mashed potatoes was my choice. Hence , no soba.
I re-discovered soba after university. $6 a bowl , then.
Lately , my pattern is to visit the SuperSushi House , once a week.
I tried to patronize their new outlet SuperKitchen which was closer to home but , alas, it seems there weren't enough like me and they will close soon. Not enough trade and too much business at the original to staff both places.
The best part of SuperSushi is that they greet by name as I walk in.
Sort of like Norm on ' Cheers ' , the TV show , Everyone ' Norm ! '
except they say my name.
Weather , an old dose of the white and wet , not much as we could still see grass tops on the lawn. Damp and dreary w/ temperatures near freezing. Its hibernating weather but I'm going out to do chores.
M is having her newer school teacher friends in. If I play in 3 poker leagues , M has 3 leagues of her own - based on where she taught or grew up. She is very good at that , maintaining contact. Me , not so much. I try , I really try. M says I'm often , very trying. Aah , to know me is to love me , one hopes.
On the Comedy channel last night , a Latino ( PC ? ) joked that Spanish is a reality in the States , proof , salsa outsells ketchup.
Never liked either. In fact , I don't make BBQ sauce that contains ketchup. Well , maybe a little ketchup.
However , at the get to-gether Friday night , someone commented that Sushi restaurants are popping up all over. I'm way ahead on that one.
Sadly , one of my favourite dishes , soba noodles in soup , was what my mother made at home , growing up. Never liked it then - now , yippee , I pay $8 a bowl and love it. Dumb , dumb , dummer.
Growing up , my parents were worried that I was too thin ( ha , ha )
the doctor discovered that my favourite and only dish was tea and rice - nope nothing else - tea and rice.
The Doc suggested that my parents try Western food as a change of pace.
Thus , from age 5 and on , southern fried chicken and mashed potatoes was my choice. Hence , no soba.
I re-discovered soba after university. $6 a bowl , then.
Lately , my pattern is to visit the SuperSushi House , once a week.
I tried to patronize their new outlet SuperKitchen which was closer to home but , alas, it seems there weren't enough like me and they will close soon. Not enough trade and too much business at the original to staff both places.
The best part of SuperSushi is that they greet by name as I walk in.
Sort of like Norm on ' Cheers ' , the TV show , Everyone ' Norm ! '
except they say my name.
Weather , an old dose of the white and wet , not much as we could still see grass tops on the lawn. Damp and dreary w/ temperatures near freezing. Its hibernating weather but I'm going out to do chores.
M is having her newer school teacher friends in. If I play in 3 poker leagues , M has 3 leagues of her own - based on where she taught or grew up. She is very good at that , maintaining contact. Me , not so much. I try , I really try. M says I'm often , very trying. Aah , to know me is to love me , one hopes.
Sunday 8 December 2013
The FtL Generation
By the # s in the TorStar
Will Rogers noted humorist ( a humorist entertains and a lecturer annoys - WR) always said ' I don't make this up its all in the newspapers '
The caste is called the ' Millenials ' , aged 18 - 31.
21.6 million living w/ their parents
40 % are males
32 % are female
6 the increase in average age of marriage since 1968
23 % of Millenials , married and living independently
v. 1968 when the % was 56
Anecdotal insertion here : When I was 25 , I announced that I was getting an apartment. My Dad came to me and said " you don't need to move out to prove your a man ". Baloney , I was thinking ' I'd better leave before one us kills the other " Not very charitable but true.
This was borne out for the rest of my life. M would drag me out of Dad's condo room w/ arms wind-milling away and the ' discussion ' volume reaching sonic proportions.
Too much alike she said. Too much something.
The Climate accountability Institute of Colorado ( no , I didn't invent the name ) says that 90 companies produce 2 / 3 of man made global warming emissions.
Leading the pack is Chevron Texaco , believed to responsible for 3.5 % of emissions. 31 companies are state owned in Saudia Arabia , Russia and Norway.
Weather : Sunny , 28 F and prime hibernating weather , for me.
I used to fish until the first week of Dec , wading the Nottawasaga R pretending to catch steelhead ( lake run rainbow trout ).
Sissy ! Not any more , boyo
Will Rogers noted humorist ( a humorist entertains and a lecturer annoys - WR) always said ' I don't make this up its all in the newspapers '
The caste is called the ' Millenials ' , aged 18 - 31.
21.6 million living w/ their parents
40 % are males
32 % are female
6 the increase in average age of marriage since 1968
23 % of Millenials , married and living independently
v. 1968 when the % was 56
Anecdotal insertion here : When I was 25 , I announced that I was getting an apartment. My Dad came to me and said " you don't need to move out to prove your a man ". Baloney , I was thinking ' I'd better leave before one us kills the other " Not very charitable but true.
This was borne out for the rest of my life. M would drag me out of Dad's condo room w/ arms wind-milling away and the ' discussion ' volume reaching sonic proportions.
Too much alike she said. Too much something.
The Climate accountability Institute of Colorado ( no , I didn't invent the name ) says that 90 companies produce 2 / 3 of man made global warming emissions.
Leading the pack is Chevron Texaco , believed to responsible for 3.5 % of emissions. 31 companies are state owned in Saudia Arabia , Russia and Norway.
Weather : Sunny , 28 F and prime hibernating weather , for me.
I used to fish until the first week of Dec , wading the Nottawasaga R pretending to catch steelhead ( lake run rainbow trout ).
Sissy ! Not any more , boyo
Saturday 7 December 2013
What You Can Find
.... even in the TorStar
1. Dancing Crossing Guard To Stop - now there's a banner where I should have read the whole story but Didn't
2 Pigeon Racing news - drug scandal , cheating, illegal gambling
Its obvious that those quiet , innocent looking pigeons are up to no good
However , Will Rogers was always quick to point out " no horse ever went broke betting on humans racing "
Weather : probably not mine but yours : ' Icy Blast Sweeps from Texas to Ohio '
We are cold but 28 F is really quite expected for Dec. Bluebird sky and the tree tops look to sway slightly and don't seem to hear any wind.
Here in the GWaN ( Great White almost North ) our version of the Tea Party is the Progressive Conservatives or Tories. Last night at a open house get to-gether a guest was defending Rob Ford , our mayor.
The guest made his point that RF promised to hold taxes and build subways. The skinny is that RF has been thwarted and spun around by council but really done himself in , in the long run.
The guest felt that RFs stand has not wavered and that for a politician his steadfastness is admirable.
In considering that opinion last night and the Tory platform of lower taxes and halting the gravy train ( also , a RF promise ) , I came up with the following.
There is no cheap government. Here in the GWaN ,our Bill of Rights
will eventually trump any gross over-cutting of social programs by any party. Social assistance is guaranteed somehow. Given any government policy implementation those programs cut will need to be replaced and dare I say , not cheaply. it is a foregone conclusion.
Steadfastness. I opine that its easy to be a cheap bastard and niggardly. And stick to it , just be a prick.
Whats hard is recognizing those polices which benefit the most people and are generated out of concern for the well being of the populace. Try that one on a campaign button or 5 second sound byte ( ? )
No one likes paying taxes. So , get out there and say ' I'll keep your taxes low - I'll save your money' If you start w/ the premise that it can't be done - what kind of promise is that.
There is no cheap democratic government - inherently , democracy is expensive. Pay me now or pay me later. And as they say ' you can take that to the bank ' or not in this case
1. Dancing Crossing Guard To Stop - now there's a banner where I should have read the whole story but Didn't
2 Pigeon Racing news - drug scandal , cheating, illegal gambling
Its obvious that those quiet , innocent looking pigeons are up to no good
However , Will Rogers was always quick to point out " no horse ever went broke betting on humans racing "
Weather : probably not mine but yours : ' Icy Blast Sweeps from Texas to Ohio '
We are cold but 28 F is really quite expected for Dec. Bluebird sky and the tree tops look to sway slightly and don't seem to hear any wind.
Here in the GWaN ( Great White almost North ) our version of the Tea Party is the Progressive Conservatives or Tories. Last night at a open house get to-gether a guest was defending Rob Ford , our mayor.
The guest made his point that RF promised to hold taxes and build subways. The skinny is that RF has been thwarted and spun around by council but really done himself in , in the long run.
The guest felt that RFs stand has not wavered and that for a politician his steadfastness is admirable.
In considering that opinion last night and the Tory platform of lower taxes and halting the gravy train ( also , a RF promise ) , I came up with the following.
There is no cheap government. Here in the GWaN ,our Bill of Rights
will eventually trump any gross over-cutting of social programs by any party. Social assistance is guaranteed somehow. Given any government policy implementation those programs cut will need to be replaced and dare I say , not cheaply. it is a foregone conclusion.
Steadfastness. I opine that its easy to be a cheap bastard and niggardly. And stick to it , just be a prick.
Whats hard is recognizing those polices which benefit the most people and are generated out of concern for the well being of the populace. Try that one on a campaign button or 5 second sound byte ( ? )
No one likes paying taxes. So , get out there and say ' I'll keep your taxes low - I'll save your money' If you start w/ the premise that it can't be done - what kind of promise is that.
There is no cheap democratic government - inherently , democracy is expensive. Pay me now or pay me later. And as they say ' you can take that to the bank ' or not in this case
Friday 6 December 2013
Putting Two and 2 To-gether
( hope you appreciate how hard , I work at these snazzy titles )
And a shout out to Google , b/c their spell checker is a life saver - especially for me. I type w/ both hands , and yes sometimes the right knows what the left is doing but it doesn't matter , it makes mistakes anyway.
.......... Nigella Lawson ( famous chef ) and Rob Ford ( almost a mayor ) - What do they have in common ? Food , mayhaps , NO , both do coke and not the drink.
Criminy , I think that I may have missed the boat on the drug thingy.
Oh heck , I'd need to find a supplier. And then I wouldn't know how much to tip... and what if there was a BOGO sale , I'd probably leave the coupon at home ........................too much bother. I'd blow it , I know.
The movie ' Aeon Flux ' , no it didn't get better , even on the big flatscreen w/ Bose bass boost. However , I turned on the commentary w/ a producer and Charlize Theron , both women. Totally , different feel to the whole thing. Same pat us on the back , weren't we wonderful but a little more subtle.
This is the first time that I've heard a woman do a commentary on their film.
I guess that I'm too critical.
Meanwhile , it seems that I've lost or misplaced or never had my two fav DVD s. ' the Outlaw Josie Wales ' and ' Jeremiah Johnson '. Anyways , went looking and couldn't find them. Who did I lend them to... dunno.
At Thanksgiving Day After football get to-gether , the host said that while he was in England , someone mentioned that their husband re-watches movies , frequently , and a lot.
Our host said that he knew someone that re-watched movies ( over and over ) and knew the lines.
" What movies ? " queried the English gent.
" the Outlaw Josie Wales " replied our host.
" Good taste in movies " was the answering line from the Englishman.
JOSIE : " Thats the way it is. Everytime I get to likin' someone , they around long "
LONE WADI : " I notice when you don't get to likin' someone they ain't around long neither "
" reckon so "
And a shout out to Google , b/c their spell checker is a life saver - especially for me. I type w/ both hands , and yes sometimes the right knows what the left is doing but it doesn't matter , it makes mistakes anyway.
.......... Nigella Lawson ( famous chef ) and Rob Ford ( almost a mayor ) - What do they have in common ? Food , mayhaps , NO , both do coke and not the drink.
Criminy , I think that I may have missed the boat on the drug thingy.
Oh heck , I'd need to find a supplier. And then I wouldn't know how much to tip... and what if there was a BOGO sale , I'd probably leave the coupon at home ........................too much bother. I'd blow it , I know.
The movie ' Aeon Flux ' , no it didn't get better , even on the big flatscreen w/ Bose bass boost. However , I turned on the commentary w/ a producer and Charlize Theron , both women. Totally , different feel to the whole thing. Same pat us on the back , weren't we wonderful but a little more subtle.
This is the first time that I've heard a woman do a commentary on their film.
I guess that I'm too critical.
Meanwhile , it seems that I've lost or misplaced or never had my two fav DVD s. ' the Outlaw Josie Wales ' and ' Jeremiah Johnson '. Anyways , went looking and couldn't find them. Who did I lend them to... dunno.
At Thanksgiving Day After football get to-gether , the host said that while he was in England , someone mentioned that their husband re-watches movies , frequently , and a lot.
Our host said that he knew someone that re-watched movies ( over and over ) and knew the lines.
" What movies ? " queried the English gent.
" the Outlaw Josie Wales " replied our host.
" Good taste in movies " was the answering line from the Englishman.
JOSIE : " Thats the way it is. Everytime I get to likin' someone , they around long "
LONE WADI : " I notice when you don't get to likin' someone they ain't around long neither "
" reckon so "
Thursday 5 December 2013
The Follow Up for..........
First , the movies from the big savings shopping trip. As reported , the losers - Hercules and Aeon Flux. We used to use a fishing from Japan called Aeon super-monofilament. Good line , so-so movie.
Now to ' Pacific Rim , directed by Guillermo Del Toro. Oops , $8 was too much for this one. its available in 3 D for a lot more money.
don't do it - unless you're dying for sensory overload and your 3 D outfit cost so much that you ahve to use it more.
Action galore , pretty thin plot line , so thin GDT explained it all in two ticks.
Rating for PR 0.5 / 1 Redbox value system. The cute Japanese girl gets an 0.8 / 1.
Weather : its called reprieve from winter's hoary blasts. Temperature is somewhere in the 45 to 50 range this morning. to-night back to 35.
Our mayor will be back in the news , they've released more police video tape and wire tap recordings. Robbie called the sports station in Washington to talk football and referred all other inquiries to his lawyers. Get used to it Robbie , those lawyer dude will a living off you.
On the computer front. the virus called Better Surf which focuses ' pop up ' ads on your computer seems to be gone. I 've removed it twice so hopefully its gone for good.
Unfortunately , the symptoms other than pop ups is the slow cycle time and the e - machine laptop is still slow.
Then the big laptop as our main computer. well , we're almost used to it by now.
Positives : As fast or faster than the desk top it replaced.
The desk top had all sorts of little slowdowns , it could be lightning quick and then would balk. Probably , related to the bogus Windows program that came installed.
I saved all the data including bookmarks. As mentioned , we haven't gone back to get any bookmarks. Guess the bulk of those bookmarks were non - essential.
And except for photos , I haven't even needed the letters etc. that were saved. That situation could change in the future.
The slots for the CDs and DVD s are easier to use. And there is the slot for SD chips on the side - don't need to feed an USB cord into the camera and the computer.
Also , jumped into the New Age of Geekdom w/ the second hard drive that I bought for storing " important " data from the PC.
Mostly , we now use the thing instead of taking it out to check for updates. Originally , the 17 in laptop was for travel and and would eventually replace the desktop. The 17 in came more powerful and already surpassed the desktop when it was bought.
The Pentium i 7 is till pretty good. and Windows 8 is supposed to have problems all its own .
Negatives
It still has wires poking out form the sides. I'm taming the situation but there is a limit as to how much you can hide the wires.
What to do with the PC tower. anybody need a big doorstop.
We lost the 19 in screen , however , I think Mr 19 is going to QMH to use when the e machine is in use up there. I hope ' little e ' can power the 19 in screen or whatever.
From the domestic front M , really never caught on to the picture postage that I ordered. I guess her friend and I basically broke down and told her. Otherwise I was doomed to rooting around in recycling looking for envelopes w/ the personalized stamps. Another cute idea buzzed , oh well , we try..... and try and ...............
Now to ' Pacific Rim , directed by Guillermo Del Toro. Oops , $8 was too much for this one. its available in 3 D for a lot more money.
don't do it - unless you're dying for sensory overload and your 3 D outfit cost so much that you ahve to use it more.
Action galore , pretty thin plot line , so thin GDT explained it all in two ticks.
Rating for PR 0.5 / 1 Redbox value system. The cute Japanese girl gets an 0.8 / 1.
Weather : its called reprieve from winter's hoary blasts. Temperature is somewhere in the 45 to 50 range this morning. to-night back to 35.
Our mayor will be back in the news , they've released more police video tape and wire tap recordings. Robbie called the sports station in Washington to talk football and referred all other inquiries to his lawyers. Get used to it Robbie , those lawyer dude will a living off you.
On the computer front. the virus called Better Surf which focuses ' pop up ' ads on your computer seems to be gone. I 've removed it twice so hopefully its gone for good.
Unfortunately , the symptoms other than pop ups is the slow cycle time and the e - machine laptop is still slow.
Then the big laptop as our main computer. well , we're almost used to it by now.
Positives : As fast or faster than the desk top it replaced.
The desk top had all sorts of little slowdowns , it could be lightning quick and then would balk. Probably , related to the bogus Windows program that came installed.
I saved all the data including bookmarks. As mentioned , we haven't gone back to get any bookmarks. Guess the bulk of those bookmarks were non - essential.
And except for photos , I haven't even needed the letters etc. that were saved. That situation could change in the future.
The slots for the CDs and DVD s are easier to use. And there is the slot for SD chips on the side - don't need to feed an USB cord into the camera and the computer.
Also , jumped into the New Age of Geekdom w/ the second hard drive that I bought for storing " important " data from the PC.
Mostly , we now use the thing instead of taking it out to check for updates. Originally , the 17 in laptop was for travel and and would eventually replace the desktop. The 17 in came more powerful and already surpassed the desktop when it was bought.
The Pentium i 7 is till pretty good. and Windows 8 is supposed to have problems all its own .
Negatives
It still has wires poking out form the sides. I'm taming the situation but there is a limit as to how much you can hide the wires.
What to do with the PC tower. anybody need a big doorstop.
We lost the 19 in screen , however , I think Mr 19 is going to QMH to use when the e machine is in use up there. I hope ' little e ' can power the 19 in screen or whatever.
From the domestic front M , really never caught on to the picture postage that I ordered. I guess her friend and I basically broke down and told her. Otherwise I was doomed to rooting around in recycling looking for envelopes w/ the personalized stamps. Another cute idea buzzed , oh well , we try..... and try and ...............
Wednesday 4 December 2013
In Review.....
Movie 1: ' Hercules ' a new one , maybe but w/ Elizabeth Perkins , Timothy Dalton , Leelee Sobieski and Sean Astin and some muscly thing as Hercules.
It was 20 % off for purchases over $ 50. I filled the cart and got$ 52.70 including Hecules and
' Aeon Flux ' starring CharlizeTheron , Sci-fi , Big Brother controls the world to keep it safe. So far , CT naked in silhouette is the highlight of the whole thing
$ 4 for each movie ,TG , thats all I spent.
And ' Pacific Rim ' , which is yet unseen , it cost $ 8
Weather : raw , precipitation is imminent , perhaps w/ icy roads
and I'm running for the 'bee to-day ..... hopefully in warmer temperatures 48 F to-morrow , fairly early
It was 20 % off for purchases over $ 50. I filled the cart and got$ 52.70 including Hecules and
' Aeon Flux ' starring CharlizeTheron , Sci-fi , Big Brother controls the world to keep it safe. So far , CT naked in silhouette is the highlight of the whole thing
$ 4 for each movie ,TG , thats all I spent.
And ' Pacific Rim ' , which is yet unseen , it cost $ 8
Weather : raw , precipitation is imminent , perhaps w/ icy roads
and I'm running for the 'bee to-day ..... hopefully in warmer temperatures 48 F to-morrow , fairly early
Tuesday 3 December 2013
So You Thought
... and then.
Recall that on this blog ,there is reportage and I seldom read the fine print. Actually , other than the headline banner , I kinda make up a story where possible. No wonder Truth is stranger than fiction
Hey , wait , its the other way around here , the fiction is re - slandered here.
' Tea May not be as Good for You as You Thought ' Scary that ...
How good did we think tea was ??
' Asteroids How Worried Should We Be ' Obviously in the vein of the movie , ' Deep Impact ' , yep , big asteroid aims itself at Earth.
The stuff of bad dreams , big rock whams you in the head or everyone in the head.
' Twelve Amazing Things That You Can Do w/ Toothpaste '
This banner really gets the juices flowing.
Toothpaste - spread on your brush and ........................
OMG - what you could do !
To be fair , two days ago , I used toothpaste ( on a toothbrush ) and polished or de - tarnished a silver cloisonne necklace. The TP did remove a lot of black , really . Side effects include a fresh minty smell coming from the necklace.
But heck its near your mouth when you wear it , maybe , people won't figure out where the minty air is coming from.
No , the necklace wasn't mine, ha ha , you guys.
BTW - any contributions to the salacious banners re - printed here would be appreciated. You should try it , its very relaxing emotionally , to start a rumour or story And the best part, is its mostly true
Ah , the Devil is in the details , anyway.
Canada is losing ground in international educational surveys , falling in math scores but maintaining a top ten standing in English and Literacy. But we are way ahead of Akron School Board.
Please note : Akron was not included in the international survey.
See , I worked Akron in as a segue
Recall that on this blog ,there is reportage and I seldom read the fine print. Actually , other than the headline banner , I kinda make up a story where possible. No wonder Truth is stranger than fiction
Hey , wait , its the other way around here , the fiction is re - slandered here.
' Tea May not be as Good for You as You Thought ' Scary that ...
How good did we think tea was ??
' Asteroids How Worried Should We Be ' Obviously in the vein of the movie , ' Deep Impact ' , yep , big asteroid aims itself at Earth.
The stuff of bad dreams , big rock whams you in the head or everyone in the head.
' Twelve Amazing Things That You Can Do w/ Toothpaste '
This banner really gets the juices flowing.
Toothpaste - spread on your brush and ........................
OMG - what you could do !
To be fair , two days ago , I used toothpaste ( on a toothbrush ) and polished or de - tarnished a silver cloisonne necklace. The TP did remove a lot of black , really . Side effects include a fresh minty smell coming from the necklace.
But heck its near your mouth when you wear it , maybe , people won't figure out where the minty air is coming from.
No , the necklace wasn't mine, ha ha , you guys.
BTW - any contributions to the salacious banners re - printed here would be appreciated. You should try it , its very relaxing emotionally , to start a rumour or story And the best part, is its mostly true
Ah , the Devil is in the details , anyway.
Canada is losing ground in international educational surveys , falling in math scores but maintaining a top ten standing in English and Literacy. But we are way ahead of Akron School Board.
Please note : Akron was not included in the international survey.
See , I worked Akron in as a segue
Monday 2 December 2013
All men created Equal
...but it matters where you live
On NPR last night , the show was ' This American Life ' which dealt w/ the inequality in housing , education and race.
The first was the comparison of Akron the city w/ Copley Fairlawn , the suburb. In education criteria Akron met 5 of 24 and CF was 24 for 24.
The story revolved around one family that sent their 2 school aged offspring to grandpa's who lived in CF.
The children were asked revealing questions about the differences in the two scenarios.
The tax base is not available in Akron.
There was a comparison of two men apartment shopping one black and the other white - totally different experiences.
A comparison between NYC and New Orleans and the subtle discrimination in the Big Apple.
Weather : damp and raw ,o/vcast and pregnant w/ rain. None fell and it didn't matter b/c it was still damp
The Honey Do list.
changed a light bulb ( did it by myself )
" How many bloggers does it take to change a light bulb ? "
cleaned out a bathroom sink drain ( a rat like clump came out
re- organized all our passwords ( who thinks these up and I'm supposed to remember what the mean ?? )
So you think , nothing ever happens in paradise , aha.
On NPR last night , the show was ' This American Life ' which dealt w/ the inequality in housing , education and race.
The first was the comparison of Akron the city w/ Copley Fairlawn , the suburb. In education criteria Akron met 5 of 24 and CF was 24 for 24.
The story revolved around one family that sent their 2 school aged offspring to grandpa's who lived in CF.
The children were asked revealing questions about the differences in the two scenarios.
The tax base is not available in Akron.
There was a comparison of two men apartment shopping one black and the other white - totally different experiences.
A comparison between NYC and New Orleans and the subtle discrimination in the Big Apple.
Weather : damp and raw ,o/vcast and pregnant w/ rain. None fell and it didn't matter b/c it was still damp
The Honey Do list.
changed a light bulb ( did it by myself )
" How many bloggers does it take to change a light bulb ? "
cleaned out a bathroom sink drain ( a rat like clump came out
re- organized all our passwords ( who thinks these up and I'm supposed to remember what the mean ?? )
So you think , nothing ever happens in paradise , aha.
Sunday 1 December 2013
Copters Fall From the Sky
You're not safe in a pub - the police come through the ceiling.
Questions about how low the helicopter was flying etc abound
Weather: cool and damp , Alabama lost ( Oops , not weather related )
The world is not falling apart but a major bridge is Montreal is being patched , so cars don't free fall from 60 ft.
The TTC tracks in T.O. are being repaired in 3 places to-day
My ertswhile downspout solution was ugly and not a viable solution - water was spraying on the neighbours basement window.
Correction : the downspout goes straight down and runs out twenty ft past the neighbour's foundation. The water will freeze more easily but the bulk of the water will run off onto the boulevard between the houses
And I extended the original downspout aerial show so that the water down't hit the walkway. In essence ugly became uglier
Actually , the contractors working next door said they would come in the spring and re-mediate the remediations. The boss said that the ugliness was totally unnecessary , ugliness takes a hit.
Anyway , no water in the basement , on my side
So , all in all , what kind of day was yesterday
Arsenal won in the EPL
Repairs were made - ugly or not
Bama lost
Questions about how low the helicopter was flying etc abound
Weather: cool and damp , Alabama lost ( Oops , not weather related )
The world is not falling apart but a major bridge is Montreal is being patched , so cars don't free fall from 60 ft.
The TTC tracks in T.O. are being repaired in 3 places to-day
My ertswhile downspout solution was ugly and not a viable solution - water was spraying on the neighbours basement window.
Correction : the downspout goes straight down and runs out twenty ft past the neighbour's foundation. The water will freeze more easily but the bulk of the water will run off onto the boulevard between the houses
And I extended the original downspout aerial show so that the water down't hit the walkway. In essence ugly became uglier
Actually , the contractors working next door said they would come in the spring and re-mediate the remediations. The boss said that the ugliness was totally unnecessary , ugliness takes a hit.
Anyway , no water in the basement , on my side
So , all in all , what kind of day was yesterday
Arsenal won in the EPL
Repairs were made - ugly or not
Bama lost
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