timouse

"The most dangerous, addictive vegetable substance known to man is oil." Timothy Leary

carl carlson?

10. ryan freaking adams.

yep...if i had a dollar for every time i saw a kickass job in GoodWork that turned out to be EI reachback 4 minute contract $8 an hour...d'oh! oh well.

happy birthday ollie!

[as posted to GoodWork http://www.GoodWorkCanada.ca ] EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: Program Assistant, Fostering Sustainable Business Practices Program Organization: Peterborough Green-Up http://www.greenup.on.ca Location: Peterborough, Ontario Job Category: Program Support Employment Definition: 4-Month Contract Position (September1, 2007 to December 31, 2007), $ 15.00 per hour, 30 Hours per week Supervisor: This position will report directly to the Sustainable Business Program Coordinator Position Goal: To support the research and development of the Sustainable Business program, while providing support to local business with the Business Incentive Program (BIP) program and assisting with event coordination. Position Summary: Peterborough Green-Up is seeking a Program Assistant for our new Business Support Center within our Fostering Sustainable Business Practices Program. The Business Support Centre will provide support and strategies to businesses in their pursuit to actualize triple bottom line sustainability. The Center's services will focus on energy efficiency, incentives, initiatives and actions to reduce the impact of the business on the environment. The major areas of responsibility are front-line business support, research & development, event coordination and general administrative duties. This contract position will begin immediately and end Dec 31,2007. The position will report directly to the Program Coordinator and will consist of a 30-hour workweek. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 1. Act as initial point of contact for local businesses on the Business Support Line to inquiries and requests or directing as appropriate. 2. Provide information regarding programs, incentives, resources and initiatives to community businesses. 3. Review existing research and develop support materials and resources based on necessary program components. 4. Create, maintain and update database systems for customer and project deliverables. 5. Assist in the day-to-day operations of the program. 6. Attend steering committee meetings, record and prepare minutes and ensure follow up on action items. 7. Assist with the coordination of program launch and other program events. 8. Other duties as assigned. Necessary qualifications: * Demonstrated understanding of superior customer service practices. * Excellent, demonstrated research skills. Demonstrated ability to as sess, interpret and communicate research results. * Excellent verbal and written communications skills * Strong planning, organization and coordination skills * Ability to work within the limitations of a non-profit environment and adapt to change and opportunity * Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity, tact and good humour when dealing with the public as well as a clear understanding and demonstrated ability for diplomacy and confidentiality are required. * Sound knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel; some Access, Publisher and website development experience would be an asset. * The demonstrated ability to take initiative is essential. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others in a complex and multifaceted work environment. Multitasking skills are essential. * Related post-secondary degree in business/environment studies/sustainability and/or, demonstrated understanding or 2 years experience in related field. Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon, Monday, August 20, 2007 To Apply: The preferred method for submitting your covering letter and resume is by email to greenup@greenup.on.ca . Please note the position title in the subject line of your email. If you are unable to send your application by email, you may apply by fax or mail/drop off your application to: Peterborough Green-Up RE: Program Assistant, Sustainable Business Program 360 George St. North Peterborough, ON K9H 7E7 Attn: Michelle Osborne

and down the memory hole it goes. we have always been at war with oceania eurasia.

i'm loving the context sensitive ads. "Police Baton In stock, distributor of Phoenix and solid 21" models" and "The Police Concert Tour Check The Schedule & Buy Your Sting & The Police Tickets Here! "

congratulations!

congratulations both all of you

#254. Songs with a number and a colour in the title. 1. Nena - 99 Red Balloons 2. Richard Thompson - 1952 Vincent Black Lightning 3. White Stripes - 300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues 4.James Brown - Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud), Pts. 1 & 2 5. The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles The Pink rRobots pt. 2 6. 3 Chains O' Gold - Prince and the New Power Generation 7. Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band - Blue Yodel #9 (Standing On The Corner) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

donate to the liberals!

sports forum please.

that's freaking brilliant. i remember reading a study by the fraser institute saying that the pot industry in canada was bigger than forestry, and that it should absolutely be legalized and taxed. it will be very interesting to watch this play out

cheers to margaret! jeers to the PARTICIPassholes. you are a star, marge. check out http://www.goodworkcanada.ca/ and you will find a gig that will suit you...

margaret is drinking lunch beers again.

Corn used in eco-fuel gets the blame for ocean's spreading 'dead zones' 5:00AM Tuesday August 07, 2007 By Jeff Franks - Reuters Researchers have found 24,990sq km of "dead zones", or oxygen- depleted water, in the Gulf of Mexico this summer, the biggest area since tracking of the annual phenomenon began. They say humans are mostly to blame for the dead waters, and that increased planting of corn to make ethanol is adding to the problem. Ethanol is a motor fuel distilled from corn and promoted as a more environmentally friendly alternative to petrol. The dead zones, which have been appearing each summer since at least 1970, threaten marine life and have altered the gulf's ecology, scientists say. Researchers have been checking them each year since 1985. Usually, they find only one large zone each year, just off the Louisiana coast where the Mississippi River empties into the gulf. But this summer, a separate zone has developed off Texas. Recent measurements show the Louisiana dead zone covered about 20,461sq km, and the Texas zone was 4532sq km - a total of 24,990sq km. The previous largest amount was 22,002sq km found in 2002, Nancy Rabalais, chief scientist for the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, said on Friday. The Louisiana dead zone is caused mostly by nitrogen-based fertilisers carried by the Mississippi from America's farm belt into the Gulf, she said. The nitrogen feeds the growth of algae, which depletes oxygen from the water. The US Department of Agriculture said in March that corn planting would rise 15 per cent this year because of increased demand for ethanol. Corn needs more fertiliser than other crops, which is probably why tests have found more nitrogen in the Mississippi this year, Dr Rabalais said. She said only the Baltic Sea had a larger "man-made" dead zone than the Gulf, but it was about four times bigger. The Texas dead zone was caused by heavy rains that filled the Gulf with fresh water, said Texas A&M University oceanographer Steve DiMarco. The fresh water sat on top of salt water "like oil and water" and prevented it being oxygenated by air. Water in the dead zones could not support most life, Mr DiMarco said, and problems were appearing on the Texas coast - "I'm getting reports of some fish kills". Dr Rabalais said dead zones reduce the amount and variety of marine life and, as a result, had changed the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, possibly permanently. The dead zones formed in the calm summer waters and broke up when summer doldrums ended or a hurricane churned through the gulf, she said.

best. advice. ever.

happy birthday bouche!

yep. daveymouse is out that way camping with his family...sure hope that it rains soon.

((((((jay and irie band))))))))))) sounds like folks down east are pulling through for you guys...what a terrible thing to have happen. at least nobody was hurt, stuff is repleaceable.

yup. miss you, jerry. thanks for all the fun.

happy birthday heather!