One of the wonderful things about owning a 3G-Capable iPad and a Blackberry is almost complete and continuous connectivity to the internet. One of the truly awful and horrible things about owning a 3G-Capable iPad and a Blackberry is almost complete and continuous connectivity to the internet. I have an affinity for debating politically. I…
Read moreNon-service Stations
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…
Read moreThis is Canada
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…
Read moreWrong on multiple levels.
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…
Read moreMuch Ado About Nothing
Only in Canada can a national crisis erupt over something as mundane as the census, but that’s precisely what has happened. Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement has decided that in 2011, the long form of the census will be option, on the basis that the questions asked are extremely intrusive. I’ve read the census form. …
Read moreAbraham, Isaac, and Honour Killings
Over the last few hours, I’ve been involved in a discussion over twitter with a colleague named @eikonos about the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac: Genesis 22 Abraham Tested 1 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your…
Read moreCorrespondence with the PMO
Am I the only one who sees the irony? Original message: Dear Mr. Prime Minister It is very rare that I choose to correspond with a sitting Prime Minister, for a couple of reasons: (a) because it seems to accomplish nothing, and (b) the response seems to always come from some ‘flunky’ in the PMO…
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