30th
September
2007
I have to be impressed with the blatant ability of the Canadian retailer to protect a vested position. This afternoon, Rex invited callers to bear witness. An opportunity to let others know how things have changed in the new monetary model known as “looney at par”. The program turned out as a reaffirmation of my personal experience. The only profit from a stronger dollar is a stronger profit margin.
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posted in economy |
29th
September
2007
Sunny day, with sonny #3 outside to push the lawnmower for almost the last time this season. I wonder if he’s praying for an early winter. Head through door, for a breaker reset. Head through door, to say the machine won’t run. Dad outside, runs fine, back to inside. Head through door, to say the machine won’t run. Wait, we already covered that instance. Back outside, where the machine doesn’t run. This is not a good thing.
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posted in technology |
28th
September
2007
We all wish we had a bigger hole in the fence from time to time. Some way to see what is going on over there. A higher vantage point, or better binoculars. A walk around the block (with the dog as distractive camouflage), to find out what’s new in the neighbourhood. Nosy? For sure.
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27th
September
2007
Tonight we were a mallcrawler family, out to eat some fast food and lay a few of those new swell loonies on the merchant class. Now, I’m not suggesting that I had any new money, in the sense of greater income or a windfall or a piggy bank that was miraculously found instead of lost. This was just the average “pay is in and it’s time to spend a little bit”.
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posted in politics |
26th
September
2007
We’re due to take “our” census in the next couple of days. In this province, a head count is made on a specified morning falling as close as possible to the last date in September. Schools are funded for the current school year based on these numbers which then receive a detailed mathematical analysis. Just so you know; that are the reason computers were invented. Forget all those urban myths about bomb trajectory calculations. School funding formulae were at the root.
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posted in education |
25th
September
2007
Every time the urge to be an “early adopter” comes over me, I should turn to the nearest mirror and slap myself silly. The mirror, at least, will make sure that my aim is true. Even after more than two decades of mucking around in the mudpits of computer software, my immediate reaction to a newer version of a program is that there must I go. As soon as possible. Could this be symptomatic of a patience disorder?
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24th
September
2007
I come from a long line of tinkering fools. The sort of person who believes that most things can be repaired, even if the object doesn’t necessarily function, as originally designed, in its new form factor. A descendant of blacksmiths and shady tree garage mechanics. In short, if it ain’t broke yet, well we’re not done here.
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posted in education |
23rd
September
2007
To recall, to remember, to reminisce. Not a study in synonyms, because each carries a tone that fits an occasion. Tonight, another series by Ken Burns began on the local PBS outlet. The War, wherein a master documentarian will proceed to demonstrate the nuance of the reminisce. Not to be missed.
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posted in media |
22nd
September
2007
Dialogue I didn’t imagine: “Dad, what’s the difference between a turnip and a rutabaga?” Before we continue, this is not the context for a smart-aleck joke. It shows the level of parental-filial discourse that has evolved over the years around the kitchen. Not the basement; that’s a whole other ball of wax.
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posted in health |
21st
September
2007
Some movies are harder to watch than others. We have just finished Hotel Rwanda which is something that will reinforce one’s belief in the goodness of others. At the same time, you may despair for the base nature of the human race. Not all is noble and kind. Recommended.
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