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unfortunately, intentions generally do not equal behaviours here. until hybrids or alternative fuel cars are more affordable, i wont buy one, as much as I'd like to. a couple of years ago, we looked at the toyota and honda alt-cars and they were about 30% more than the comparable regular engine models. so, as much as I'd like reduce my environmental footprint here, it's just not fiscally realistic yet, and I simply dont have an extra $8k to spend. :crazy: that said, we did make a point of getting a fuel efficient 4-cyl civic (which has turned out to be a bit of a lemon, and is why we will never buy another honda).

86.1 too. but now Im craving some MMW and Pet Shop Boys.

btw, this is really cool. thanks.

I'm interested in this question of how to have a constructive conversation with groups of the FoF sort.

why would one even bother is my question. its impossible. its just as productive as pissing into the wind, or talking to a rock, or extinguising a campfire with farts. they just ain't interested in even attempting to listen to what you have to say, so in no way can it ever be a real dialogue. its just an invitation for them to try to convert you to their distorted way of thinking.

brilliant. i love when he asks "are there any nickelback fans in the house?" and he is met with silence and booing. it reminds me of when Joan Jett was put on the bill at the second Police Picnic at the CNE in the early 80's and she was pelted with fruit. i can still picture the grapefruits smashing in the lighting rigs. but in that case, i felt sorry for her.

the courts found him not guilty. let it go people. hasnt he suffered enough?

cool. thanks. this is great! nice gear too. gotta love that little m-audio.

wow, impressive. did you make that?

a meager bagel with cream cheese (lite ) here

i like this thread.

I too am pleased with this Guelph election result. However, Wal-mart isn't going anywhere. Even though it is one store, the doorway is open for other off-shoots of sprawl like power centres with Home Depots, Future Shops, non-centralized theatres etc...

it's already happened. check out the north of end of guelph. walmart opened last week only a block from home depot which opened earlier this year and its just down from that new turtle jacks which is right beside the cutest little A&W which of course is in the parking lot of the cineplex. :crazy: we lost our big box virginity a couple of years ago, so walmart was more symbolic, i think. but walmart and home depot are only the symptoms of the real problem - forced, and unsupportable, population growth.

Another good win for the anti-sprawl, anti negative developer movement was in Oakville. Kingston unfortunately, re-elected Harvey Rosen - a developer.

the Province's Places to Grow plan was supposed to provide a province-wide approach to managed and sustainable growth. problem is, they called for too much growth and now these battles are seen in cities all over the province. cheers to Oakville and all the communities that are managing to hold on to their identities.

and for those of you sick of politics in the cavern, come to guelph, see the slip, and see her naked.

she was just on howard stern. was pretty funny.

Their [GCL] tactics were slightly underhanded

yes, as much as this is a progressive and insightful organization, they sure did lose credibility as far as being "impartial".

When did "development" become a dirty word. Isn't it synonymous with "growth" and "progress"?

a fair question. what we have seen in Guelph over the past couple of years isnt your run of the mill "development", though. it has drastically increased taxes, overwhelmed and eventually destroyed the ground-breaking wet-dry waste program, virtually drained a local aquifer, obliterated farmland, caused traffic nightmares and brought local highways to a standstill, built thousands of new houses marketed at TO-bound commuters, and has explicitly paid for some city councillors' bids for office. yes, of course, some growth is necessary, otherwise a city would die. but, this growth has been rampant and out of control and has simply not paid for itself - at the expense of a much needed new city hall, new libraries and fire stations. voters simply called for responsible growth.

In what most expected to be a tight race between pro-development incumbent Mayor Kate Quarrie and former mayor Karen Farbridge, Farbridge was swept into power with more than 50% of the vote, compared to 35% for Quarrie. See full results here.

Not reaching the lofty goal of 50% voter turn-out so hardly fought for by the Guelph Civic League 40% of voters did turn out (compared to 26% in nearby Cambridge, 29% in Waterloo and 23% in Kitchener) and they spoke loudly. In addition to Quarrie's crushing defeat, also turfed out were virtually all of the pro-development, program-slashing city councillors, making way for a new slate of progressive, environmentally-aware, and responsible-growth councillors.

This is a great day for Guelph! Hopefully, the Royal City will once again become the beautiful city it can be.

... if you haven't seen him before.

oh, to see him? i thot you meant to buy him. in which case, yes, i think $29 to buy a dude is quite reasonable, nowadays.

yes, if you have ID that shows that address they will accept that as proof you can vote. or, if you have two pieces of mail with your name and address (phone bill sorta stuff, not porn orders, preferably) that would be good too. but, call the city, or visit that website to locate and make sure you go to the right polling station. cheers.

Voted.

Seems that Guelph turnout will be better than in years past.

sweet. this may be the most important city election in Guelph's history, so a big turnout is great. stay the course with high growth under pro-development, and fiscally tight, Quarrie, or return to responsible growth, and community supportive, governance under Farbridge. I really hope it the latter.

Cheers, Deeps!

LOL. This made my day.

for Mayor, City Council, Trustees, etc. Your city will be a better place because of it.

four words, all ya need to know ...

dos cerveses, por favor

cheers

Who, if anyone, should I call to tattle on this bastard?

you can also call the UoG Off-Campus housing office and they may blacklist him. could help some unsuspecting students.

Set I:

70 minute Tweezer

Set II:

90 minute Tweezer Reprise

Encore:

30 minute Tweezer

I'll see your Burt and raise you a Kissinger ...

Did the DJ have a source or was it wishful thinking?

Hey Mr DJ, put a record on. So I can dance with my baby ...

sorry, one simply must take every opportunity to reference Madonna.

.... back to your talk of a boring old prog-rock band

Is it legal for a landlord to unlock your door, walk into your apt and talk to you while you're on the crapper even after you ask them to leave?

Yes, in Guelph, that's perfectly legal. But, only if you are actually on the crapper.

This is great news. Yes, PG is an amazing performer. Lets hope he brings that super big ball on tour.

Ok, now Im getting excited about this.