Archive for November, 2004

Adam’s OK

Sunday, November 21st, 2004

READ ADAM’S BLOG! (On the right). Quapos was hit with an Earthquake, waking him at 2:00AM to rush out of the house. I’m glad he’s OK, and now has quite the story.

Ralph Goodale announces $9.1-billion surplus for 2003-2004

Tuesday, November 16th, 2004

Ralph Goodale announced today that Canada’s surplus is projected to be $8.9-billion. Here’s how The Globe And Mail has tracked the federal surplus/deficit over the years. 1991-92 -$32.3 1992-93 -$39 1993-94 -$38.5 1994-95 -$36.6 1995-96 -$30 1996-97 -$8.6 1997-98 $2.1 1998-99 $2.8 1999-00 $13.1 2000-01 $20.2 2001-02 $7 2002-03 $6.9 2003-04 $9 In one my… Continue Reading Ralph Goodale announces $9.1-billion surplus for 2003-2004

People leaving Bush for Canada

Monday, November 15th, 2004

US election: Too bad. Enough votes for someone other than Bush but not enough for someone specifically. Old News. What I want to point out is the number of people who have given up on an American future based on rationality. We’ve finally got confirmation that Colin Powell is gone, [Canada.com] plus a few of… Continue Reading People leaving Bush for Canada

No more manic mondays!

Monday, November 15th, 2004

As most people know, I sleep like a freight train: Hard to get going but just as hard to stop. I few of you may also know that I’ve been supporting a class in our eClassroom that starts at 8:00 on Monday – which means I’ve been leaving my house at 7:00/7:15 every Monday since… Continue Reading No more manic mondays!

Bowling balls and buzzcuts

Sunday, November 14th, 2004

Friday: Rich Couto came to Brock for a job interview (here’s hoping, but don’t settle for less $$$) and Jen Allen was down from Toronto. Herman and Janice made a party of five and we all went out to Frescos for dinner. After a brief stop at my place to make plans, we went bowling… Continue Reading Bowling balls and buzzcuts