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That sounds awesome, Bouche! But really, iTunes & iPods aren't really necessary for people to enjoy or subscribe to the podcasts anyways, right?

oh, and your location still says Toronto. That's no longer the case, is it? Or is it just that your heart is still there? (I think that my heart might *still* be there, for all of hawt-a-wah's strong points)

Hey, thanks. That is awesome. It is like being in control of Lou Dobbs. (he does that thing with the front pages ... at the end of his show ... as filler, like ... stop looking at me like that ... no seriously ... seriously though, stop judging me ... ok, now this is just uncomfortable for all of us ... oh, you think you're sooooo much better than the rest of us, don't you? ... you know what man? fuck you, THAT'S what ...)

I'm unslept -- yeah, I know, but I'm pretending it's a word and I don't think it is too much to ask those reading to play along -- and therefore still a bit delirious/giddy ... so maybe I have just done something wrong ... but of this country's three daily nationals, it seems only The Toronto Star is represented?

Very cool link though, thanks again! It's interesting to compare and contrast what is making the splash.

A couple other good ones that got my attention tonight ...

Matt Watts is seriously effin' funny.

Around and Around is a sitcom about the lock-out situation produced for the web by locked-out CBC workers in Vancouver. There are two episodes so far. Haven't seen 'em yet myself because we can't do Quicktime videos here at work.

Pulling the Plug: The CBC Lockout and the Future of Public Broadcasting in Canada is a 2-hour audio documentary produced by CBC's Colman Jones

Tod Maffin on the CBC Lockout (mp3)

And Planet CBC is a good aggregator.

... are the blogs by disgruntled CBC folk.

I miss the CBC. Radio One in the mornings and Newsworld in the evenings, specifically. It has felt really strange having something this big happening, without having the CBC available as a forum for people to discuss it.

But there are the blogs! And podcasts. And renegade CBC-personality radio shows broadcast on CIUT and CKCU.

I'm digging "The Tea Makers" most. It is actually written by non-locked out employees (ie. managers) and run, in one of the contributor's words, like a "splinter cell". Anonymous email addresses, pseudonyms, attempting to avoid giving away their own identities or to even know who each other are. The most recent entry ("Where's Bobby? (part III)") [sorry Hux, different Bobby] is pretty damn entertaining.

So for those who are missing the CBC, but who have also been missing out on the bright side of the lock-out:

The Tea Makers

CBC Unplugged: podcasts, audio and video mashups, huge list of CBC employee blogs, etc..

CBC On The Line: Excellent site in all sorts of ways. Also has a handy "Highlights from the Blogosphere" section.

Secular Healing: Features such choice quotes as "New Orleans is Baghdad plus water minus two and a half years."

CBC Lockout 2005: The View From Ottawa

CKCU FM: With information on "Locked Out Live" which is broadcast live from in front Sparks St. Mall in Ottawa by locked-out employees.

CBC Unlocked: A replacement of sorts for cbc.ca - run by the Canadian Media Guild and locked-out CBC employees.

Yes, the lockout has driven me even deeper into CBC geekdom.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, too. A less abbrasive, less makes-you-wanta-punch-something Martha Stewart.

I'm not Guigsy, and his experience may be different, but in mine: about 10% (20% in some classes) of students use laptops rather than paper and pen. They seem to usually get distracted by the pervasive wireless internet accessibility [think jambands.ca in class ... bad news!]. And while it is an informal survey, girls seem to talk less to the guys with the laptops than the guys with the paper. FWIW.

as I sit behind this desk day in and out dealing with people's petty problems and travelling this endless road to nowhere.

I haven't a clue what you are talking about.

Congrats, Ms. Hux! Going back to school can definately be awkward at first, but worth it (I hope!) in the long run. And hey, if school could get me out of porn, surely it can get you out of that building!

You're a star at what you do, but you need and deserve a bigger and more meaningful stage. And now you're on your way.

Ah, that's just my spoiled brat routine. The review was in fact well written, and the show did sound enjoyable.

An hour is pretty damn short. Was anyone else on the bill?

Ok. Ok. Review??

At some point - in the far future I'm sure - I am going to get over the fact that I found out about this show after. it. happened.

I am refraining from reading your review for reasons of sickening jealousy. I am sure it is well written, and that the show was enjoyable.

That is all.

Just a note: that K-Dub sellout in the kayak makes a sour face every time I put on The Stooges. Funny pic, maybe, but not R'n'R hall of fame material.

IMHO.

DB - I will accept white vinyl. Even with a small buckle.

Velvet - yeah, too high pants are as bad as too low pants. I'm guilty of it myself ... I swear that somebody swapped out my suit pants with ones that are way too long for me. I refuse to take off my suit jacket at work for that very reason -- I'd feel like an old man with pants that go up to (nearly) my bellybutton. Hey, Ms. Hux, is it in the company budget to buy me a new pair of slacks?

oh! my favourite!

(does it have a big buckle??)

Oh, Davey Boy --

Heroine. What do I win?

I love Abbey. She's awesome. Man, that dog/bee link is fucked up, bradM! "Beedogs, please!"

Just wanted to throw my vote in with KM. Maybe it's because I'm extra skinny, but I love belts. I can't understand why the younger generation hasn't yet discovered them. PULL YOUR PANTS UP DICKFACE!

Freeker -

It's here:

College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario Doctor Search

I generally look for physicians who haven't been practicing too long, and who don't have hospital privileges (ie. establishment men). But those are just personal preferences.

Good luck ... hope all is well.

(Not unlike the current gay conspiracy to bring down Christianity)

I'm a little too drunk to trust my own judgement, so I'm just assuming that this is in purple, and that all is well with the world.

[edit: I understand what you were saying now. I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- don't mind me]

One thing I found curious about the school system was that when somebody threw around words like "faggot", "queer", or similar, it was treated as though they had said "jerk" or "asshole". That is - not pursued in the disciplinary fashion in the way that the bigotry of an ethnic slur would be pursued, but rather addressed in a "be quiet and stop being mean" kind of way. It carried the implicit suggestion that being a "faggot" or a "queer" was, in fact, a terrible thing and it was calling someone such a terrible thing that was the primary trespass.

It has been awhile, but the last time I saw my one sister, she was in the habit of using "gay" in a derogatory way. To me it seemed like a weird 80s throwback, and difficult to stomach. Much like the use of "jewed" to mean ripped-off raises my blood to an uncomfortable 39c (measured rectally, if you're wondering).

There are few people from the board that I would be offended by using the term. But most people I hear using the word "gay" in this way are of the 15-20 year-old "tough guy" variety. They are the same people that call each other "faggot" or "cocksucker" to get a rise out of each other. There is a definate suggestion of homosexuality - not a word that has "moved beyond its origins".

I sometimes say something like "hmmm ... that looks kind of faggy, though, dontcha think?" to illicit a laugh in appropriate company. Intent is a large part of it, and assured understanding another. I would never say something like that to somebody who wasn't either a) gay or known to be sympathetic to the plight of gays/lesbians. But it's quite another thing to throw it around on a bus or in a classroom or somesuch where somebody who is already suffering needs to suffer more because you are beating them deeper into the ground with your choice of words.

Geezus man - thirty? A big day for a big dude! It's going to be sucky not being able to party it up with you tonight, but I am going to be certain to get you sloppy-sick-wish-you-were-dead-wasted over the coming week. And next weekend, too.

Lazlo wins the "closest to correct" prize (which, as chance so has it, is a poke in the eye). All orgy means is an unrestrained indulgence of any nature. ie. the classic food orgies. More than a single individual isn't necessary.

That said, being invited to an "orgy" and finding only three other people in attendance would be insulting and dissapointing for sure. So despite what I wrote above, I'm casting my vote with the 5 or more crowd

I just assumed you were asking me to help you kill me.

The first time I met you, you angrily demanded I give you a knife. My inability to produce a knife on such short notice - in the middle of a dirtpit cum dancefloor - only made you angrier. And louder. Shrieky, even. Angry shrieky-loud. And wobbly. Very, very, very wobbly. Angry shrieky-loud wobbly.

Happy (fake?) birfday, you sick fuck.

[color:purple]I don't think much of Del, but the sketchy Oak rules. I might be there.

Oops, hadn't followed that link. Don't mind me.

And a special treat/surprise to see PalacePrincess, Thorngor, Lesley, Shwa, Snelly, etc. make the trip.

Nice to see you again, too, KM :P

Setlist?

meggo was scribbling one down on a napkin or something. I think it has one '?' but is otherwise complete.

Forget the bass. Tell me about the clothes.

(kidding - gotta sleep & not sure where Old Ottawa South is, but hope you sell lots, AD)