Twitter Twits
My Blackberry buzzed yesterday afternoon with the surprising and sad news that Gordon Lightfoot had died. “Damn”, I thought. “Last I heard he was doing well.” …
General
Move In Day
If you’ve ever been to a trade show, say, the auto show or a boat show, you probably haven’t even thought about what it takes to get all of those vehicles indoors, safely, efficiently and without any crashes or catastrophes. …
Risk Assessment
The following is a chart created by a risk management professional and it’s awfully sad that it’s so accurate. …
Baby Blues
There was a Family Day rally at Queen’s Park. About 60 couples protested the fact that OHIP doesn’t cover invitro fertilization for those who can’t conceive. The procedure goes for about $10,000. per treatment and sometimes several rounds are needed.  For many couples, it doesn’t even work.  …
Journey’s End
He made it! My brother is “there”. He’s in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, in the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego. He arrived on his road-worn BMW motorcycle during a blizzard and he tells me hundreds of people, locals and fellow tourists,  took his photo as he pulled into the city. …
The Pope’s Playlist
The Vatican newspaper, L’Ossertavore Romano, has published its picks for the best popular music. It suggests this is a “semi-serious” list of 10 classic albums to take to a desert island. …
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The Game of Sex
You can’t say the Middlesex-London Health Unit is shying away from educating teens about sex. …
Death of a Designer
When the 680 News alert came out that designer Alexander McQueen was dead my first response was, “Who?” …
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If It Ain’t Broke, Fix It Anyway
What’s the deal with redoing …everything? …
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Dumb News Item of the Week
I’m convinced that all it takes is one stupid person whose level of responsiblity is greater than their ability and you end up with a decision like the one that follows. It’s legit, from the London Telegraph. …
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Wise Women
This collection of celebrity quotes comes from MSN under the heading, Things Men Don’t Know About Women. I’m sharing my five favourites for women to nod along and men to take notes! …
The Cutest Video I’ve Ever Seen!
It doesn’t matter whether you like cats, loathe cats – any critter that imitates its human friend is so adorable, it transcends animal preferences! …
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Corruption Surfaces
It’s difficult to be critical of the behavior of any Haitians during this desperate time in their country. …
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Questions, Questions
Do the authorities force famous people who have been arrested to wash off their make-up and mess up their hair and look as if they’ve been sleeping in a ditch just before they take a mug shot?
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This Might be Tacky But…
I’ve been nominated for a London Music Award for favourite media personality. …
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Unrealistic Assessments
A phenomenon that used to be restricted to garage sales is showing up on auction websites. People really, seriously, overestimate the value of their stuff. …
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Apples and Oranges Rant
Complaints have sprung up from fundraisers for Haiti earthquake relief regarding some comments made by Conan O’Brien on his last Tonight Show. …
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