I drive a company vehicle. When I need to fill the tank or get an oil change, I have a fleet card which I use to pay the bill. This is not an uncommon occurrence, and most businesses are more than happy to accept payment. Not, it would seem, for the Shell “Service” Station on…
Read moreNimoy and Facinelli: A Highly Illogical Event
At first glance, it may seem like the title of this piece is a lead-in to some strange fictional tome. But trust me, the story is true. The last weekend of April of this year, Calgary hosted their annual “Comic Con” – a gathering for vendors of (mostly) useless, but really really cool stuff for…
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The other day, as I am prone to do, I was involved in a Twitter debate with a Torontonian over something to do with politics. Torontonians are an interesting breed. Yes. I said “breed.” It might have something to do with the water they drink (given it’s from Lake Ontario, it doesn’t surprise me) but…
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Update (July 28, 2014) – I’ve had to replace the original video because the makers had their account terminated by Youtube. So here’s Ellen DeGeneres’ take on the Shake Weight: [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWTCs2HYHWw] Then there’s the Shake Weight for Men: [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc381zH_IeU] And then there’s the incredible Kayley Cuoco with one… [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C88Ydagh0Q]
Read moreSurreal Sales
Steven Britton Deep Stuff, Favourite Stuff, Fun Stuff, Home Stuff, Interest, My Stuff, Opinion, Play Stuff
Far back in the mists of ancient time, before the days of my tenure at The Little Railway Company That Couldn’t (a job so terrible I also refer to it as My Time in Prison) I was a student. Not a Public Institution Student, mind you, but I attended a private technical school which meant…
Read moreStrong Leadership from the PMO
I have spent a lot of time in discussions with an interesting and cordial Liberal Party supporter (possibly also a member but I’m not sure as I never asked her.) These chats happen over on Twitter, where she goes by the username @libartsandminds. Obviously, when dealing with incorrect ideology, we don’t agree on much, and…
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