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Anyone Else Sick of the TTC?
After reading things like this and also reading somewhere that half of the TTC budget is just to cover employee wages, I am sick of hearing about TTC strikes and their constant complaining considering the service they provide hasn’t been up to standard in a long time. I am not the only one who thinks this:
It’s not the 40s anymore, I don’t even know why we even need unions other than to drain the economy and create a work atmosphere that does not encourage employees who already have inflated salaries, to work their best. Time to be like the rest of us who have to earn their job security.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s been snowing a hell of a lot lately.
- TheStar.com: There have been 600 collisions on GTA highways since the storm began yesterday, including more than 200 since 6 a.m. today, said OPP Const. Dave Woodford, who was showing a little frustration with drivers who won’t slow down and drive to conditions.
It’s no secret that when it snows, suddenly people don’t know how to drive and all news outlets repeat the same thing. SLOW DOWN. A little difficult I guess for this fast paced society, but you have to be a dumb ass to drive like you did in the summer or even wipe off your damn car. I always pay special attention to those cars that only brush off their front and rear windshield - just barely for that matter because I want to see what a douche bag looks like.
One thing that news outlets never mention is the fact that once it snows, suddenly people forget how to too.
5 things you do that is shear stupidity while walking in snow
- You wear high heels
- You walk right in the middle of the sidewalk that is even less wide due to the snow banks on each side so you are basically in the way of everyone … and of course you walk slow or are also pulling some cart or wheeled bag
- You have no balance whatsoever as it takes an hour to walk over a slight patch of ice. People, it’s not that hard.
- You think that cars can stop and turn on a dime so you stand on the very edge of the corner of the sidewalk while waiting for the light to change (this can probably apply all year around - think bus mirror and your head)
- You use an umbrella when it snows (I’ll let old people get away with this but if you are under 40, forgetaboutit)
Any others to add?
Facebook vs University Cheating
Interesting developments in regards to cheating and social sites such as the ever popular Facebook.
: Study groups may be a virtual trademark of the Ivory Tower – but a virtual study group has been slammed as cheating by Ryerson University.
Ever since the Internet became mainstream, cheating has always been a tough battle for schools an university. If I remember right, it began with online papers/essay sites which would actually sell so called “university grade” term papers and reports from a database or sometimes would simply write one based on the topic submitted.
Now with the popularity of social sites, it’s even easier to communicate and share ideas but what’s the difference with a Facebook group vs a traditional study group? The same information is shared except that it can reach wider audiences more easily. Are universities just behind in the times in recognizing the new ways that students study, meet and share ideas? Facebook is an easy scapegoat due to the shear popularity of it but doing a google search, I sure you can find thousands of other ways to cheat online if you really wanted to.
5 Things I Learned about Lacrosse
I was lucky enough to go to the Toronto Rock lacrosse game last night. Actually, it was my uncle who was lucky since he won the free tickets and I got to tag along. Never been to a National Lacrosse League (NLL) game before. I few friends of mine have season tickets and have always said it’s a good time. From what I saw last night, I can see why. It’s a always good start when there’s a fight in the first 2 seconds of the game, not to mention the Rock pulling out the win in the last few minutes of the game. Here are my top 5 things I learned about lacrosse in no particular order:
1. Rock and Roll isn’t dead
Took me by surprise when AC/DC’s “thunderstruck” kept playing over the loud speakers while they were playing the game. The I realized that the music never stops. It felt like I just put in MuchMusic’s “Big Shiny Tunes 2″ in my cd player.
2. It’s almost impossible to tell what is and what isn’t a penalty
There’s so much chaos with all the cross checking and smacking with the stick, when they call a penalty, it’s impossible to even tell when and where it happens. I guess you have to trust the refs.
3. Lots of kids
I imagine since tickets are probably half the cost of a Leafs game, I can see why parents bring their kids and family to these games. Not only is it cheaper but seems a hell of a lot funner since everyone actually gets into the game and acts like fans. Not the typical Toronto fans who give the golf clap during hockey and baseball games. Seems like the tons of kids there were having a great time too.
4. Barely any breaks between quarters
Each quarter, there is probably only 2:30 min for a break and half time is only 15 minutes. Games go by quick so you don’t spend time waiting around. Good idea.
5. I wish I played lacrosse back in the day
After watching a “real” game, I wish I played or at least tried lacrosse rather than that one day in high school gym class. Isn’t this supposed to be one of Canada’s Official Sports?
Toronto Subway Ride
So I took the TTC subway this morning. I am lucky enough to live and work downtown and I pretty much walk everywhere. I can’t stand taking the subway. Something about being like a sardine in a jam packed box just doesn’t sit well with me. It’s not that bad…but it’s not that great either.
Walking down the stairs to the subway, some dude behind me races down as fast as possible trying to catch the subway that isn’t there. It’s not like these subways are on silent and make no noise whatsoever. You’d think if you have any bit of hearing left over, you could simply just tell if there is a subway there or not. Not to mention the flow of people walking up the stairs so you don’t have to be a jackass and race down the stairs. Some people just have a total lack of awareness. Don’t know what to think of these people other than:
No Smoking in Cars Now?
Interesting new developments in Toronto for smokers. After being banned everywhere including restaurants and bars (great idea!), are inside cars next?
http://www.thestar.com/article/307005
Ontario could become the latest province to ban people from smoking in cars carrying kids after Premier Dalton McGuinty vowed today to take a “second look” at adopting legislation he once called a slippery slope.
As a non smoker, sounds good to me! The less smokers the better. Nothing is worse than smelling the second hand smoke around town. I can’t believe people would smoke with kids in the car. Then again, the news is no stranger to bad parents and people who only think about themselves.
Why don’t they think about banning the act of throwing cigarette butts on the ground? Unfortunately, our society is so used to the fact of people just flicking cigarette butts anywhere and everywhere that is has somehow become “accepted”. It’s sad and a disgusting reality now. Just the other day, a guy from my apartment was walking his dog (I’ll be posting about this another time) and smoking. Just before entering the apartment building, finishes off the smoke and then just tosses the butt into the grass out front. I am no scientist but I doubt this helps the earth. To top it off, there’s a little cigarette disposal box right there too. Thanks buddy! There’s a simple lack of consideration for other people.
People talk about saving the environment but don’t talk about the fact that there are probably millions of cigarette butts trying to biodegrade on concrete.
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