I really am a lucky guy - October 10, 2010 03:48:00 pm
I'm still alive but I'm over here ... Oreo Cookie Blues .... see ya...
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BIG BLUE WAVE - July 02, 2009 04:12:00 pm
Radha Lewis says, I chose to be an abortion provider to prevent undue suffering for my patientsBut the fetus has to be the scapegoat. Because voiceless, hidden, unborn children in women's uteruses have no power and no input. The other day, a colleague and I cared for Rita, a 36-year-old mother of...
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A BCer in Toronto - July 02, 2009 12:18:00 pm
As the Toronto garbage strike continues with no end in sight, I, for one, welcome our new raccoon overlords. After the last mayor, they could be a definite improvement...Message from the Toronto Raccoon Insurgency from openflows on Vimeo.
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - July 02, 2009 09:00:56 am
SmartCanucks has a national audience. As such, we normally try to avoid topics that are specific to local small businesses not because we don’t love them, but because it’s just the nature of the beast. But sometimes a story just needs to be shared.
About 5 weeks ago, a new comic book...
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Bow. James Bow. - July 02, 2009 08:59:07 am
I’m writing this post from west Kalamazoo, where we stayed the night after driving out towards Chicago. For the next few weeks, we’ll be hopping around Iowa and Nebraska, visiting Vivian and Nora’s other grandparents. For now, we’re heading for Chicago, where we’ll... [Read More]
BIG BLUE WAVE - July 02, 2009 08:06:00 am
Jill Doctoroff Director, Elizabeth Bagshaw Women's Clinic, Vancouver:We don’t know about people like my sister and her husband who, after trying to conceive for two years, got lucky on their first try with in-vitro fertilization only to have her “water break” at 17 weeks. After weeks of...
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It's all about me! - July 01, 2009 07:52:00 pm
We were heading home and passed by a party going on at Tryst.There was a $10 cover charge (we weren't planning on staying long enough to justify paying it). Gord told the bouncer that we were old and only wanted to have a drink so they let us in for free. Ha!Rum 'n Cokes were only $4. The...
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artEzan - July 01, 2009 05:37:00 pm
I braved the threatening clouds today and headed out to paint en plein air. No group this time. Just a lone wolf on the hunt for a scene to paint. I ended up just north of the 401 on the bridge entering the Credit Village. The bridge, obviously over looks the Credit river (my theme for the year I...
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It's all about me! - July 01, 2009 04:36:00 pm
After the Jays game, Gord and I had supper at Miletones.I started with World Inspired Dips with Grilled Naan and Ciabatta Toasts (served with an assortment of inspired dips, Ciabatta toasts, red tortilla chips and warm naan bread for dipping Red Pepper Hummus, Black Olive Tapenade & Italian...
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - July 01, 2009 04:00:27 pm
Happy Canada Day, everyone! The patriotic posts continue on this fine day of national celebration as this weeks caption challenge has us taking a look a man with the jaw of our Queen!
Optical illusions courtesy of digital cameras always rock (I’ve been enjoying the ones with album art for...
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It's all about me! - July 01, 2009 02:37:00 pm
Gord and I spent this afternoon at the Blue Jays game ... they beat Tampa Bay 5 - 0. Yay!We sat in the 500 level, third row, between third base and home. Great seats!In honour of Canada Day, the Jays wore red uniforms.The stands were a seat of read and white.Here's Gord and I ...And there's the...
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BIG BLUE WAVE - July 01, 2009 01:24:00 pm
Happy Canada Day.I'm really sorry about not keeping up this blog. Now that school is over, I have three kids home with me, and I've been busy with appointments and such. Plus this computer is about to give up the ghost, and I need to buy a new one. It's very annoying to use right now.So blogging...
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Bowie's Blog - July 01, 2009 11:06:00 am
The following is a passage from Judy Sheindlin's "KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID: YOU'RE SMARTER THAN YOU LOOK ""By shifting the emphasis from individual responsibility to governmen(sic) responsibility, we have infantilized an entire population."And I wouldn't mention that, except that she just called us...
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - July 01, 2009 10:04:32 am
Over the years, more than a few celebrities have dawned the garb of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Seeing as today is Canada Day, I thought it might be fun to take a little photo journey through our celebrity snapshot book and see who has donned the garb of the mountie in the past.
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It's all about me! - July 01, 2009 09:09:00 am
Here are my tomato plants ... they have been loving the rain and sun we've been having.And here's the first sign that the tomatoes are starting ......
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Jafo's Journal - July 01, 2009 09:07:00 am
The following clip "I Am Not American" by the Arrogant Worms does not make fun of our southern neighbours but takes a light hearted poke at the "I Am Canadian" ads that ran for quite awhile on t.v. There will undoubtedly be those that will disagree.
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Bowie's Blog - July 01, 2009 08:27:00 am
You take the 401 East; exit 416 North. Take that all the way to the 417 East, and exit Nicholas St. Park wherever you can find and walk West on Wellington until you get to the tall building on the hill. Since you're not having your own party, you're invited. Happy Canada Day!...
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It's all about me! - July 01, 2009 07:29:00 am
Wow!It's been four years since I started this blog.3418 posts!I've gotten to know a lot of great people.Thanks for letting me into your lives!...
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A BCer in Toronto - July 01, 2009 06:30:00 am
A Happy mid-week Canada Day to all. Here's a few Canada Day videos from Liberal MPs. And, for my friend SH, a piece from the NY Times where Canadian ex-pats reflect on what they miss about the Great White North....
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 30, 2009 11:35:45 pm
If you go to their website, you should be greeted with an offer for a free sample of Tangy Zangy Candy. If not, you can click the “stay connected” sign, enter your birthdate and your email address, then it takes your shipping address. It’s Canada friendly.
I ordered this sample...
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 30, 2009 11:32:51 pm
Now here’s a freebie for the men! Click here to get your free 1 Year subscription to Maxim Magazine! Click on the link that says “Click here if you are a Canadian subscriber”. Fill out the form and use the redemption code “YSON”.
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It's all about me! - June 30, 2009 10:31:00 pm
I was scheduled to teach Outlook this morning. There were four people signed up and no one showed. I waited for an hour and then headed to St. Lawrence Market for an early lunch (a yummy peameal sandwich).There were six people signed up to learn Intermediate Excel this afternoon and only one...
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 30, 2009 10:13:30 pm
Brand sampler is back again with new samples such as Head and Shoulders, Tampax, Mach, Always, Gillette, Olay and Pantene.
Hurry, this offer won’t last long! By the looks of things new samples will be offered again in October!
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Blast Furnace Canada Blog - June 30, 2009 05:54:00 pm
It's taken far too long, nearly eight months -- but the election for Senator in Minnesota is finally over, and the Democratic challenger, comedian Al Franken, has unseated Republican Norm Coleman. With that, the donkeys now have the long sought after 60 seats in the upper chamber, needed to stop...
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A BCer in Toronto - June 30, 2009 04:14:00 pm
Just as I'm heading out the door on this mid-week holiday eve, breaking news from the left coast. Conservative MP Dona Cadman is breaking from her party's position on the deportation of Mikhail Lennikov and will lobby the government to allow him to say.Good on Donna for standing up for what's...
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It's all about me! - June 30, 2009 03:52:00 pm
From LomaxandBriggs.com ~ Barry Gerber, one of the most hated men in Hollywood, is a no show for a red carpet event. The next morning he turns up dead, killed in such a bizarre way that neither Detective Mike Lomax nor Terry Biggs nor anyone in Forensics has ever seen anything like it before. Two...
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A BCer in Toronto - June 30, 2009 12:25:00 pm
This is a tragic story. I sincerely hope Dave Batters is able to find in death the peace that eluded him in life, and my thoughts and condolences are with his family, and his former colleagues and friends, in what must be a very difficult time.Former Regina Tory MP Dave Batters dead after...
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A BCer in Toronto - June 30, 2009 11:28:00 am
A new Quebec-only poll released today by Leger for Le Devoir shows the Conservatives trailing the NDP in Quebec, polling at their lowest levels in the province since 2005. The Liberals are down slightly (within the margin) and are now tied with the BQ in the province.The numbers:Liberals: 35%BQ:...
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 30, 2009 10:55:53 am
Contact Lenses, eye glasses wearers and all of us lucky folks with a not so perfect vision, I have good news for you! Clearly Contacts have generously provided us with a few hot discount coupon codes that could be used at ClearlyContacts.ca during the month of July 2009
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 30, 2009 10:29:31 am
Thanks Chi of Steel for suggesting this Infamous deal hehe
From June 30 - July 2, 2009 Infamous game for PlayStation 3 is $40 off regular price at Best Buy Canada and is on sale for $29.99 (regular price is $69.99).
Click here to order Infamous from Best Buy Canada
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 30, 2009 10:09:47 am
Thanks kitty1 for suggesting this Ontario Place coupon!
New coupon for Ontario Place! On July 12 get a Play All Day Pass for $6.80. This is a brilliant offer but I hear these discounted admission days are usually extremely crowded and that ruins the fun for some people. So you decide what...
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 30, 2009 09:42:04 am
Thanks Sheri for suggesting this Forever21 Canada deal
In celebration of Canada Day get free shipping with the purchase of any bottom at Forever 21 online. Some bottoms are already on sale too! For instance PJ Bottoms are on sale for $4.99! With free shipping that’s pretty hot.
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A BCer in Toronto - June 30, 2009 08:45:00 am
With the reluctant Senator Mike Duffy insisting he had to have his arm twisted into this whole Senate thing, it was amusing to see that balloon popped by none other than his former colleague, Don Newman:...although he notes his former fellow broadcaster Mike Duffy, who is now a senator, always had...
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Darryl Wolk Blog - June 30, 2009 08:18:00 am
Video: Frank Klees convention speechTim Hudak is announced the winner. Frank Klees follows up with speech.Frank Klees thanks supporters at after partyKlees hosts breakfast. Talks about unity...
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It's all about me! - June 30, 2009 07:02:00 am
There's a fun article in today's Toronto Star about designer dogs....
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Bow. James Bow. - June 30, 2009 07:00:00 am
More than a few people have noted, with frustration, that the death of Michael Jackson and the sideshow of his passing, has deflected the world’s attention away from Iran. I share their frustration. The timing is such that one could even put together a tinfoil hat conspiracy story... [Read More]
Jafo's Journal - June 30, 2009 12:10:00 am
This year marks the 142nd year that Hamilton has been home to "It's Your Festival" at Gage Park. It starts Wednesday July 1st and runs through to Sunday July 5th. There are foods of every kind, a beer tent, craft tents, pony rides for the kids, musicians and more. One of the headliners... [Read More]
Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 29, 2009 10:37:46 pm
Old Navy will be selling Canada Day t-shirts for $1.00! On sale June 30th. Make sure you get there early, as I’m sure these will be selling out very quickly.
What a great (and cheap!) way to show that you’re proud to be Canadian!
Thanks pink_panda!
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Bow. James Bow. - June 29, 2009 09:00:44 pm
A couple of weeks ago, Albertan Finance Minister Iris Evans led us to believe that she knew better how to raise our kids than we do. In her words:
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A BCer in Toronto - June 29, 2009 08:27:00 pm
Gee, you know, if Jim Flaherty keeps telling Conservatives to f*** off and keeps making enemies of nutters like the folks at LifeSiteNews, than I may actually start to like him (h/t).Ok, that's unlikely, but I may start to dislike him slightly less. Because it seems Flaherty is under attack from...
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BIG BLUE WAVE - June 29, 2009 08:26:00 pm
You had to know this was coming. In light of the scandal of D & P funding pro-abortion groups, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued its report of their investigation into the affair.Let me say: I am not impressed.The report begins by talking about the allegations of LifesiteNews....
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It's all about me! - June 29, 2009 07:04:00 pm
I worked from home today. I printed off the freelance assignment I got on Wednesday. I haven't had a chance to read it yet.I met Trish this afternoon and we saw The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 with Denzel Washington and John Travolta.Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the...
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A BCer in Toronto - June 29, 2009 06:30:00 pm
The headline on the CP story tonight really says it all. The Liberals have big-time momentum on the fundraising front. While a lot of work remains to be done, the progress made in a very short time is very impressive:Liberals triple donations in first half of 2009June, 29, 2009 - 06:52 pm Bryden,...
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Jafo's Journal - June 29, 2009 06:29:00 pm
A Hamilton cultural institution revered as a mentor and friend by musicians across the country, Jackie Washington died peacefully at 1:22 p.m. Saturday at Hamilton's St. Joseph's Healthcare, from complications resulting from a heart attack. He was 89.
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BIG BLUE WAVE - June 29, 2009 05:09:00 pm
Yes, yes, it's the obligatory Michael Jackson post.You can sure get a lot of insight into his mind when you read this. Not that you really needed it. Still, I just thought it was interesting. It's from the year 2000.And as the standard disclaimer goes, publication does not signify endorsement.But...
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Bowie's Blog - June 29, 2009 04:37:00 pm
Get ready for it everyone - the Michael Jackson Sighting Societies!...
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A BCer in Toronto - June 29, 2009 01:18:00 pm
A busy day at the day job leaves little time for blogging, but I did notice over at O'Malley's that Stephen Harper has made his three picks for the Conservative spots on the EI summer working group with the Liberals.In addition to HRSD minister Diane Finley and your friend and mine, Pierre...
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Bowie's Blog - June 29, 2009 11:39:00 am
Lynne Graham!I've taken a straw poll, and if my street is representative of anything, Lynne Graham would win Ottawa-Centre by a gigantic margin. Thoughts?...
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 29, 2009 10:54:09 am
Looks like it’s freebies day today! Thanks Brandt for suggesting this hot Rouge Beauty Magazine freebie
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 29, 2009 10:36:09 am
Thanks couponlady for suggesting this Trojan freebie.
First of all this website may NOT BE SAFE FOR WORK since you have to go through the process of choosing a guy or girl escort first before you can get your freebie. Apparently some of the members on the forum had fun playing with their...
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 29, 2009 10:21:23 am
Thanks Macsfight for posting this awesome Herbal Essences freebie in Canadian Freebies & Samples and thanks couponlady for letting me know
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 29, 2009 10:06:57 am
Thanks Cookie for suggesting this Grand Villa Casino Canada Day free breakfast promo!
I noticed that there’s a free pancake breakfast at the Grand Villa Casino on Canada Day in Burnaby, BC. Details are in the link below. =)
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 29, 2009 09:59:30 am
Thanks Catherine V. for suggesting this Del Monte coupon.
if you go to www.fruits.com, you can print off a fifty cent coupon for Del Monte pineapple and there are also other coupons for 3 months free at Bally Fitness and a spa.
Click here to print your Coupons at Fruits.com
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Darryl Wolk Blog - June 29, 2009 09:39:00 am
A MESSAGE FROM FRANK KLEES:
I would like to thank all party members for participating in our leadership process. I’d also like to thank everyone who supported me, including the thousands of people who for the first time ever joined the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. We’ve... [Read More]
Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 29, 2009 08:26:47 am
Last week we thought it might be fun to see what kind of McDonald’s foods you enjoyed. This week? We’re going to give you the recipes to make them yourself!
McMenu: Do-It-Yourself McDonald’s has been floating around the internet for a few years now. I first remember coming...
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Bowie's Blog - June 29, 2009 03:01:00 am
So I've got this date marked in my book with your name circled in red with stars and balloons and streamers and such, but I can't for the life of me remember why. �I know you've already had your christening, your bar mitzvah, your Bob your conversion to Liberalism on the Road to Damascus ... so...
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BIG BLUE WAVE - June 28, 2009 09:24:00 pm
Pabst, a boxer-mix rescued from a shelter by Miles Egstad of Citrus Heights, Calif., won the annual contest on Friday at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Northern California.Pretty ugly, but there's gotta be uglier out there. He's ugly in a symmetric way-- no missing eyes, teeth, no freakish...
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Blast Furnace Canada Blog - June 28, 2009 05:53:00 pm
What is it with celebrities dying all of a sudden? Now, it's Billy Mays, the pitchman who really could sell anything.Vote for this post at Progressive Bloggers....
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Darryl Wolk Blog - June 28, 2009 11:49:00 am
Video Tim Hudak Victory SpeechHere is the Tim Hudak victory speech from yesterday. Congratulations to Tim on becoming leader of the Ontario PC Party. It is time to unite behind the leader.-DarrylPart 1Part 2...
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Darryl Wolk Blog - June 28, 2009 11:26:00 am
Content from http://www.unitedandstrong.ca Great website for coverage from this past weekend's convention.-Darryl Let’s leave Markham united and strong as a party Posted on 26 June 2009 Tags: 2011, Bloggers, competition, Elliott, fun, Hillier, Hudak, John Tory, Klees, McGuinty,...
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Darryl Wolk Blog - June 28, 2009 11:20:00 am
I love the Stephen Taylor Moby remix videoThe Frank Klees song seemed to get a lot of coverage. I have to say I really like the remix Stephen Taylor did with Moby. I would hire you as a DJ :-)...
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 28, 2009 10:10:34 am
Click here to order your coupons. Simply fill out the form and have 3 x $5.00 off discount coupons mailed to your address. Coupons are limited in quantity so make sure to hurry up and order these!
The mascara retails for about $18.99.
Thanks roonie!
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Bowie's Blog - June 28, 2009 10:09:00 am
Usually I disregard rumours, but I've now heard from several independent sources that Phil Fontaine is considering a bid for the Liberal nomination in Ottawa-Centre. Discuss....
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It's all about me! - June 28, 2009 09:47:00 am
There is a small beach just below us.I had thought about going swimming yesterday afternoon. The air and the water were warm. But I ended up sitting on the deck having a cocktail instead.Angie and Pat went swimming this morning.I'm already packed and I didn't feel like digging out my bathing...
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Bowie's Blog - June 28, 2009 09:00:00 am
Next to playing football or street hockey on TV, this is the absolute worst thing he could do as a politician. Granted, the contest was over and he'd lost, but still - wow.By contrast, we all know Obama is a smoker, but none of us has ever SEEN Obama smoking!I don't know if he's just dumb, if he...
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Choice for Childcare - June 28, 2009 05:48:00 am
Congratulations Tim Hudak for winning the Ontario PC Race! McGuinty Denies Fairness to Ontario FamiliesFri, 06/13/2008 - 15:50QUEEN’S PARK – Tim Hudak, MPP for Niagara West-Glanbrook, vowed yesterday to continue to fight for the fair treatment of Ontario families who choose to have a spouse...
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Bowie's Blog - June 28, 2009 12:10:00 am
After everything written about him and his defeats, after all the attacks, after a difficult bout as leader of a caucus that hardly supported him, John Tory is not finished.Say what you will about his politics, his difficulties with faith based schooling, John Tory is a fighter. He is a...
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 27, 2009 09:02:20 pm
Click here to print your coupon!
Playday one day pass includes admission and access to over 30 rides and attractions. Some restrictions apply. No cash value. No refunds. Not valid with any other promotional offer. Ticket expiry date is Tuesday August 11th, 2009.
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It's all about me! - June 27, 2009 08:43:00 pm
Amanda, Angie, Jen and Pat and I have gone away for the weekend for the last celebration of Angie's 40th birthday.We are staying at a resort about 90 minutes north of Toronto.Chia Kitty came with me.Here's where we ware staying. We usually come up every year in the winter so it's nice to see what...
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Darryl Wolk Blog - June 27, 2009 05:04:00 pm
Congratulations Tim Hudak on becoming leader of the Ontario PC Party!!!Congratulations Tim Hudak and his campaign team for winning the Ontario PC leadership. Thank you to everyone on Team Klees who worked so hard throughout the campaign. I also congratulate all the other candidates and their...
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Darryl Wolk Blog - June 27, 2009 02:28:00 pm
Final ballot: Tim Hudak vs. Frank KleesPlease visit http://www.unitedandstrong.ca for frequent updates of the convention!Results after second ballot count among Randy Hillier's supporters:Hudak 4128Klees 3299Elliott 2903*5000 votes are required to winOverall there is a strong feeling of unity at...
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It's all about me! - June 27, 2009 10:30:00 am
Did you play?I'm spending the weekend with friends at a resort about 90 minutes north of Toronto.I walked to the lake this morning (just across the street!) and came upon these geese along with their babies.So cute :)...
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Bow. James Bow. - June 26, 2009 11:59:00 pm
I second Jim Calder’s motion:
Thank you, Globe & Mail (dot com), for not making Michael Jackson your top story.
Shame the paper version couldn’t do the same.
Also, I notice that, on the web site, this story is:
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It's all about me! - June 26, 2009 11:01:00 pm
Did you play?This week's theme is flags.Gord was in the Commonwealth Veteran Fencing Championships two summers ago (he heads to the Jersey Islands in a couple weeks for the next one).Here he is in his sabre outfit in front of the Canadian flag....
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BIG BLUE WAVE - June 26, 2009 10:45:00 pm
Bjorn:Nobody should have to form an opinion on matters of such weight before they are ready to size up the arguments. Above all, children should be kept away from anything that bears even the slightest whiff of indoctrination. In fact, freedom from indoctrination ought to be a basic human right for...
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BIG BLUE WAVE - June 26, 2009 10:26:00 pm
“We want Pop to grow up more freely and avoid being forced into a specific gender mould from the outset,” Pop’s mother said. “It's cruel to bring a child into the world with a blue or pink stamp on their forehead.” Here's the truth.Generally speaking, it is in a girl's biological nature...
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It's all about me! - June 26, 2009 08:07:00 pm
I conducted four retirement planning seminars for the same company in Scarborough today.Just before the third one (1:00pm), Mary walked in to attend it. She is the wife of one of Gord's good friends ... the friends Gord went away with a couple weekends ago.For some reason, I've always thought she...
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BIG BLUE WAVE - June 26, 2009 04:43:00 pm
Exciting!Technology is a fetal rights' activist's best friend.Pregnant women are being given the chance to hold life-size models of their unborn babies, thanks to an invention that converts data from ultrasound and MRI scans. Jorge Lopes, a Brazilian designer, uses 3-D printing technology to create...
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BIG BLUE WAVE - June 26, 2009 04:17:00 pm
Pro-Life Democrats are finally making themselves useful.The congressmen said that they would only accept a healthcare plan that "explicitly excludes" abortion. They said such restrictions would "save lives," citing a Guttmacher Institute survey that showed banning taxpayer-funded abortion prevents...
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BIG BLUE WAVE - June 26, 2009 03:57:00 pm
OTTAWA - A young Jehovah's Witness who challenged a Manitoba law that forced a blood transfusion on her won a partial victory and hundreds of thousands of dollars in court costs at the Supreme Court of Canada on Friday.The court ruled that the law in question is constitutional, but said in cases of...
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Darryl Wolk Blog - June 26, 2009 03:51:00 pm
Please visit http://www.unitedandstrong.ca for convention coverage this weekendNow that the voting has been completed in the Ontario PC Party leadership contest, there is a need to rally behind whoever wins and come out of the Markham convention united and strong. Please visit...
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BIG BLUE WAVE - June 26, 2009 03:19:00 pm
CHICO, CA, June 26, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) - James Canfield, a regular pro-life protester of a Planned Parenthood and Women's Health Center in Chico, California, was almost run down during a protest last Wednesday, according to the Chico Enterprise Record. His alleged attacker, Matthew Haver, was...
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Canadian Freebies, Coupons, Deals, Bargains, Flyers, Contests Canada - June 26, 2009 03:09:19 pm
Thanks goeagles for suggesting this pedometer freebie!
Get a free Pedometer from the Canadian Space Agency:
On the occasion of Canada’s First Expedition mission, the Canadian Space Agency invites you to Get Fit For Space with Bob Thirsk.
Run, walk, cycle, swim and prepare to blast off...
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Darryl Wolk Blog - June 26, 2009 01:08:00 pm
A "tailgate" breakfast bash AND Klees Victory PartyYou’re Invitedto theFrank Klees Tailgate BreakfastJoin Frank Klees and his Team at a ‘tailgate’ breakfast bash to celebrate a successful PC Leadership Campaign and our Party’s unity.Enjoy complimentary pancakes, sausage and coffee as you...
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BIG BLUE WAVE - June 26, 2009 09:07:00 am
Well, to my surprise, the girl who had been crying earlier was standing outside on the phone. I immediately approached her and asked what happened because I knew it was too soon for her to have had her abortion.She explained that her insurance had been denied. I then knew that God had answered my...
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A BCer in Toronto - June 26, 2009 06:31:00 am
A video from Jason Lamarche of "Liberal Minute" of Michael Ignatieff's remarks last night in Vancouver at the Silent Scream Iran Vigil....
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A BCer in Toronto - June 26, 2009 06:18:00 am
Some video from my first Toronto FC soccer game on Wednesday, a 2-0 victory over the NY Red Bulls at BMO Field (click thru to YouTube for HD)....
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Jafo's Journal - June 26, 2009 12:10:00 am
On Tuesday of this week, everyone was aware of the death of TV sidekick and salesman Ed McMahon. I even made a post about his death. Yesterday, Thursday June 25th, we learned of the death of 2 more celebrities. One which was expected and the other that was so sudden, it shook the... [Read More]
It's all about me! - June 25, 2009 10:42:00 pm
I conducted a retirement planning seminar in Vaughan at 2:00pm. I went up early and checked out Vaughan Mills. I wasn't a fan of this mall but I didn't find it too bad tonight ... lots of stores seem to have changed. In my quest to refresh my wardrobe, I bought two tops and two pairs of...
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Darryl Wolk Blog - June 25, 2009 08:05:00 pm
Message from Frank KleesGood Evening,Now that the polls have closed and ballots are about to be counted, I would like express my thanks to all party members for participating in our leadership process.I’d also like to thank everyone who supported me, including the thousands of people who for the...
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BIG BLUE WAVE - June 25, 2009 06:18:00 pm
Lifesite:The Catholic Register reports: “The role of web sites in stirring controversy has become a challenge for bishops.” Weisgerber told the Register: “These bloggers who claim to be more Catholic than anyone — I think first of all they’re not part of the church, they’re not Catholic...
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Blast Furnace Canada Blog - June 25, 2009 06:17:00 pm
So many words can be said about Michael Joseph Jackson as a person, but at this time there are only two words to describe the man's music: Relentless perfection. A heart attack at 50? What has this world come to?A doubly sad day, as Farrah Fawcett also dies, in her case from a long battle with...
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It's all about me! - June 25, 2009 06:15:00 pm
I wasn't a big fan of Michael Jackson's but it's still a shock that he's dead.At first, I thought it was a publicity hoax ... but it appears to be true.What a wacky life he had ... such as shame that his childhood messed him up so much.What's your favourite Michael Jackson/Jackson 5 song?Mine are...
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A BCer in Toronto - June 25, 2009 05:18:00 pm
A political strategist of some experience once described the cardinal rule of political advertising to be STAND BY YOUR AD.So I found it amusing to read this transcript, as Prime Minister Stephen Joseph Harper not only didn't stand by his ad, but seemed to want to get out of the same room as his ad...
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It's all about me! - June 25, 2009 03:19:00 pm
I wasn't a big fan of Farrah Fawcett's.I watched Charlie's Angels when I was younger ... who didn't?Unfortunately what I'll remember is her flakiness in the last 10+ years.Remember her interview with David Letterman in 1987? Did you see her on William Shatner's roast a couple months ago? She...
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BIG BLUE WAVE - June 25, 2009 12:28:00 pm
Lifesite:In his concurring opinion, Circuit Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson wrote, “The fact is that we - civilized people - are retreating to the haven of our Constitution to justify dismembering a partly born child and crushing its skull. Surely centuries hence, people will look back on this gruesome...
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A BCer in Toronto - June 25, 2009 12:18:00 pm
Hopefully the auditor general will look into this because these are troubling accusations, and to use a program intended to assist the disabled for partisan political ends is doubly sad:The auditor general has been asked to investigate why Conservative ridings -- particularly Finance Minister Jim...
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