commentations
Maybe my compulsive behaviour is taking a sideline to all the free time I've wasted over the past two weeks, but commenting at the globe and mail just doesn't do it for me anymore. These may be the last you'll have to peruse or plod through.
March 2nd
They've started baking peanuts into pizza crusts at Pizza Hut Korea, contaminating all of their pizzas with the fatal allergen. Some people are just plain ignorant of severe health issues, aren't they. (Enzyme offers clue to peanut fatalities.)
Juan Alvarez, you must have seen that movie. You know, the one with Johnny Depp as an Irishman and Juliette Binoche as a single mother. I eat chocolate because it tastes good. (M-m-m-m, chocolate.)
Toby Smith pulled out due to media pressure. What an understatement. You actually have to live in South Korea to understand how xenophobic and racist the media is here. Toby Smith is the only story since he's the only competitor that can (dis) honestly be considered Korean. Does anyone recall what happened to Anton Ohno a few years back when he tried to compete in a short-track event? South Korea should never be allowed to host a winter Olympics until they acknowledge and rectify their manifold shortcomings when it comes to extending fair play and sportsmanship in international competitions to the media coverage. Also, why not try to add a second sport to your Winter Olympic roster, South Korean Olympic Committee? (Heil backs up Olympic gold with World Cup win. First and only comment, they were shut down quick after this one!)
March 1st
I trust that all the U.S., Afghani and Pakistani forces 'on the hunt' won't end up shooting each other in the face. (Bush makes surprise visit to Afghanistan. Bush claimed they were 'on the hunt' for bin Laden.)
As a custodial single father, it's the actual visits my five-year old makes to her non-child-support-paying mother that allow me a modicum of time to myself for socialising, sleeping in and other such luxuries. Virtual visitation is for making rich folks feel less guilt. ('Virtual visits' for children of divorce urged in some states. I seem to be getting the last word quite often these days.)
February 28th
Let's see: Saddam Hussein is currently standing trial and facing the death penalty for allegedly ordering the executions of 128 people in 1982. Let's just put that into perspective.
Since the death penalty was reintroduced in 1976, 1000 Americans have been executed. Britain recently buried its 100th soldier killed in action in Iraq. 52 individuals were killed by bombs over the past few days in Baghdad. I hope everyone is still convinced of Saddam's intense guilt and culpability. I'm not. (Baghdad bombings kill at least 56. What's four dead bodies more or less?)
February 27th
I'm still bugging out at the light frequencies my screen is emitting. Perhaps I could comment later? (Tune in, turn on . . . evolve?)
Ahhhhh, news. (George Michael arrested on drug charges: report.)
“For the new business model I figured out how to get testimonials and generated tons of them, and could generate tons more of authentic testimonials if I wanted to,” he said. Sounds like a pyramid scheme. What a clever guy. (Phony jobs websites closed.)
How many Inuit are actually indigenous to the greater Vancouver-Whistler area? Wouldn't Haida or Tshimshian imagery be more appropriate? Or did somebody realize that Vancouver doesn't generally get a lot of snow? (Arrivederci, Turin. Just stating the obvious, really.)
February 24th
Wireless internet is about as useless as a mobile phone. When was the last time you really needed one? Think about it, please. And stop sending those text messages while you're at it. Can anyone say ADD? (Someone took issue!)
Regarding what Anthony Henley from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada wrote: Gordon Foster, Post #26: Internet in general is essential for any of my classes. We have online readings and even online textbooks (imagine that) at my university. Without wireless internet, it would be impossible for everyone on campus to be accessing the online resources they need. We have wired access at every seat in lecture halls and classrooms, but outside class there is only so much space to add wired ports. As for the ADD comment that you made, that is a totally tasteless thing to say. For everyone saying tution and education dollars should be better spent: this is saving money! Wireless is far less expensive than wired access!
Should I just begin by refuting all of this nonsense? Online textbooks are not textbooks, if they have not been published previously in book form. If they have, the book itself is necessary for referencing footnotes, is it not? Where will the online versions be for reference ten or twenty years from now? On an illegal CD-ROM copy? It might be a little difficult for the students who cannot afford wifi laptops to access all the information they need. Mentioning ADD is not tasteless, and persistent text messaging could be a symptom of more advanced psychological problems, as it is compulsive behaviour. As for wifi being cheaper, if the university is already wired any additional services would be de facto more expensive. Let me know when you graduate, by the way. I might be able to direct you to a job here in Korea that could assist you in paying off your apparently massive student loans. (Lakehead says no way to wireless. I hope he appreciated the earful.)
When are the trials set to begin in Canada? My mother's condition is worsening. (Antibiotic, creatine hold Parkinson's hope, study suggests. I had the second, last comment.)
Mr. Wozniak, how awkward you look on that Segway. A more fitting hobby might be soapbox racing, because coasting is all you seem to have been doing recently. A simple improvement to the iPod might be an embedded stereo microphone for recording. There. Now you owe me one. (What the other Steve is saying about Apple's striking resurgence. I'm waiting for the phone call.)
Having not been in North America to witness all the media hype, perhaps the article could include some information as to the nature of the work in question, other than the simple statement that it is a partially fabricated memoir. I'm sure if I lied about my past in print it would not draw so much attention. For the benefit of the non-cognoscenti amongst us, what is 'A Million Little Pieces' about, please? (Frey dropped by publisher. Someone from Edmonton actually obliged with the next comment!)
paul childs from edmonton, Canada writes: Poster #2: it's about 400 pages. Hah! Actually, I think the plot could be summed up as; man spends 15 years messed up on sundry drugs, goes to detox... (Thanks, Paul!)
Dear Robert,
Do you think any of the celebrities would notice if you packed up the films and screened them in a different location next year? You could inform the directors, actors, producers and their invited guests, and try to select a town that doesn't get to see a lot of the little gems that you are promoting. The audience might be even more receptive.
Sincerely,
Gordon
(Sundance 'almost at a breaking point,' Redford says.)
Lawrence Crofton from Mississauga, Canada writes: No matter where it moves, it'll remain as much of a zoo as it is now. It's a victim of its own success. Having spent a weekend at Sundance 2 years ago, it's as nutso on the main drag of Park City as it seems on all the 'entertainment news' shows. And Gord, the audiences at Sundance are (for the most part) there for the films despite the media attention that's paid to the celebs. (Maybe I'll get there one day.)
Perhaps now the Memorial Cup winners will get a chance to compete at the Olympics again. Or maybe a good university squad. But wait, aren't all our best players studying at U.S. colleges? Isn't something structurally wrong with the amateur hockey system for men's hockey? Women's hockey seems to be holding up better, but with half of the players on the national team at American colleges as well, where is the Canadian element? Personally, I hope Mr. Gretzky and his ilk never get invited to another Olympics. He never went as an amateur, if I recall correctly. Let's try to get the Olympics back to their original spirit, and get the U.S. to cease and desist it's illegal occupation of foreign nations for at least three weeks if it wants to participate. Weren't the Moscow games boycotted for very similar reasons? (Hockey fails CBC. Funnily enough, everyone wanted to comment about the CBC coverage.)
Rob C: I agree, it isn't a sport. It is damn beautiful and highly entertaining, however. If you fall down, you lose. Period. Why silver and bronze were awarded to two stumble-bums I'll never figure out. Did anyone watch the Chinese pairs skater crack her knee in the long skate and come back to complete her program? Now that was outstanding. Congratulations to Arakawa, by the way. She does appear extremely elegant in the medal ceremony photo. I wish her all the success in her next competitions, so that this gold will seem still more justified over time. (Elegant Arakawa outduels favourites. And looks extra fine!)
Some professional athletes stank up the ice. It's happened before. (Team Canada: what went wrong and what can be done. 'nuff said.)
March 2nd
They've started baking peanuts into pizza crusts at Pizza Hut Korea, contaminating all of their pizzas with the fatal allergen. Some people are just plain ignorant of severe health issues, aren't they. (Enzyme offers clue to peanut fatalities.)
Juan Alvarez, you must have seen that movie. You know, the one with Johnny Depp as an Irishman and Juliette Binoche as a single mother. I eat chocolate because it tastes good. (M-m-m-m, chocolate.)
Toby Smith pulled out due to media pressure. What an understatement. You actually have to live in South Korea to understand how xenophobic and racist the media is here. Toby Smith is the only story since he's the only competitor that can (dis) honestly be considered Korean. Does anyone recall what happened to Anton Ohno a few years back when he tried to compete in a short-track event? South Korea should never be allowed to host a winter Olympics until they acknowledge and rectify their manifold shortcomings when it comes to extending fair play and sportsmanship in international competitions to the media coverage. Also, why not try to add a second sport to your Winter Olympic roster, South Korean Olympic Committee? (Heil backs up Olympic gold with World Cup win. First and only comment, they were shut down quick after this one!)
March 1st
I trust that all the U.S., Afghani and Pakistani forces 'on the hunt' won't end up shooting each other in the face. (Bush makes surprise visit to Afghanistan. Bush claimed they were 'on the hunt' for bin Laden.)
As a custodial single father, it's the actual visits my five-year old makes to her non-child-support-paying mother that allow me a modicum of time to myself for socialising, sleeping in and other such luxuries. Virtual visitation is for making rich folks feel less guilt. ('Virtual visits' for children of divorce urged in some states. I seem to be getting the last word quite often these days.)
February 28th
Let's see: Saddam Hussein is currently standing trial and facing the death penalty for allegedly ordering the executions of 128 people in 1982. Let's just put that into perspective.
Since the death penalty was reintroduced in 1976, 1000 Americans have been executed. Britain recently buried its 100th soldier killed in action in Iraq. 52 individuals were killed by bombs over the past few days in Baghdad. I hope everyone is still convinced of Saddam's intense guilt and culpability. I'm not. (Baghdad bombings kill at least 56. What's four dead bodies more or less?)
February 27th
I'm still bugging out at the light frequencies my screen is emitting. Perhaps I could comment later? (Tune in, turn on . . . evolve?)
Ahhhhh, news. (George Michael arrested on drug charges: report.)
“For the new business model I figured out how to get testimonials and generated tons of them, and could generate tons more of authentic testimonials if I wanted to,” he said. Sounds like a pyramid scheme. What a clever guy. (Phony jobs websites closed.)
How many Inuit are actually indigenous to the greater Vancouver-Whistler area? Wouldn't Haida or Tshimshian imagery be more appropriate? Or did somebody realize that Vancouver doesn't generally get a lot of snow? (Arrivederci, Turin. Just stating the obvious, really.)
February 24th
Wireless internet is about as useless as a mobile phone. When was the last time you really needed one? Think about it, please. And stop sending those text messages while you're at it. Can anyone say ADD? (Someone took issue!)
Regarding what Anthony Henley from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada wrote: Gordon Foster, Post #26: Internet in general is essential for any of my classes. We have online readings and even online textbooks (imagine that) at my university. Without wireless internet, it would be impossible for everyone on campus to be accessing the online resources they need. We have wired access at every seat in lecture halls and classrooms, but outside class there is only so much space to add wired ports. As for the ADD comment that you made, that is a totally tasteless thing to say. For everyone saying tution and education dollars should be better spent: this is saving money! Wireless is far less expensive than wired access!
Should I just begin by refuting all of this nonsense? Online textbooks are not textbooks, if they have not been published previously in book form. If they have, the book itself is necessary for referencing footnotes, is it not? Where will the online versions be for reference ten or twenty years from now? On an illegal CD-ROM copy? It might be a little difficult for the students who cannot afford wifi laptops to access all the information they need. Mentioning ADD is not tasteless, and persistent text messaging could be a symptom of more advanced psychological problems, as it is compulsive behaviour. As for wifi being cheaper, if the university is already wired any additional services would be de facto more expensive. Let me know when you graduate, by the way. I might be able to direct you to a job here in Korea that could assist you in paying off your apparently massive student loans. (Lakehead says no way to wireless. I hope he appreciated the earful.)
When are the trials set to begin in Canada? My mother's condition is worsening. (Antibiotic, creatine hold Parkinson's hope, study suggests. I had the second, last comment.)
Mr. Wozniak, how awkward you look on that Segway. A more fitting hobby might be soapbox racing, because coasting is all you seem to have been doing recently. A simple improvement to the iPod might be an embedded stereo microphone for recording. There. Now you owe me one. (What the other Steve is saying about Apple's striking resurgence. I'm waiting for the phone call.)
Having not been in North America to witness all the media hype, perhaps the article could include some information as to the nature of the work in question, other than the simple statement that it is a partially fabricated memoir. I'm sure if I lied about my past in print it would not draw so much attention. For the benefit of the non-cognoscenti amongst us, what is 'A Million Little Pieces' about, please? (Frey dropped by publisher. Someone from Edmonton actually obliged with the next comment!)
paul childs from edmonton, Canada writes: Poster #2: it's about 400 pages. Hah! Actually, I think the plot could be summed up as; man spends 15 years messed up on sundry drugs, goes to detox... (Thanks, Paul!)
Dear Robert,
Do you think any of the celebrities would notice if you packed up the films and screened them in a different location next year? You could inform the directors, actors, producers and their invited guests, and try to select a town that doesn't get to see a lot of the little gems that you are promoting. The audience might be even more receptive.
Sincerely,
Gordon
(Sundance 'almost at a breaking point,' Redford says.)
Lawrence Crofton from Mississauga, Canada writes: No matter where it moves, it'll remain as much of a zoo as it is now. It's a victim of its own success. Having spent a weekend at Sundance 2 years ago, it's as nutso on the main drag of Park City as it seems on all the 'entertainment news' shows. And Gord, the audiences at Sundance are (for the most part) there for the films despite the media attention that's paid to the celebs. (Maybe I'll get there one day.)
Perhaps now the Memorial Cup winners will get a chance to compete at the Olympics again. Or maybe a good university squad. But wait, aren't all our best players studying at U.S. colleges? Isn't something structurally wrong with the amateur hockey system for men's hockey? Women's hockey seems to be holding up better, but with half of the players on the national team at American colleges as well, where is the Canadian element? Personally, I hope Mr. Gretzky and his ilk never get invited to another Olympics. He never went as an amateur, if I recall correctly. Let's try to get the Olympics back to their original spirit, and get the U.S. to cease and desist it's illegal occupation of foreign nations for at least three weeks if it wants to participate. Weren't the Moscow games boycotted for very similar reasons? (Hockey fails CBC. Funnily enough, everyone wanted to comment about the CBC coverage.)
Rob C: I agree, it isn't a sport. It is damn beautiful and highly entertaining, however. If you fall down, you lose. Period. Why silver and bronze were awarded to two stumble-bums I'll never figure out. Did anyone watch the Chinese pairs skater crack her knee in the long skate and come back to complete her program? Now that was outstanding. Congratulations to Arakawa, by the way. She does appear extremely elegant in the medal ceremony photo. I wish her all the success in her next competitions, so that this gold will seem still more justified over time. (Elegant Arakawa outduels favourites. And looks extra fine!)
Some professional athletes stank up the ice. It's happened before. (Team Canada: what went wrong and what can be done. 'nuff said.)
posted by kodeureum | 8:54 am
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Given the choice between Chocolate and Juliette Binoche, I'd rather eat Juliette. But only with her express permission.
She does sound edible, doesn't she? The real cookie is in the previous post, though.
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