29 August 2010
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04/09/2010 03:19
The Photography Of Al Popil
Hi Don,
Some snaps from Jurassic Forest north of Gibbons today.
Seems dinosaurs are more plentiful around here than the grizzlies in Alaska where I was.
Al Popil
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
I was wondering what happened to you Al. Sorry to hear Alaska was a bummer, but the neighbourhood beckons indeed.
About That Webbits Story On Wednesday
Re: Webbits: Sun wins justice on Nazi fiend.
I like to believe that "Sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander."
May I point out that Klaas Faber (now 88) was seventeen at outbreak of war in 1939, and 23 years old in 1945.
Please correct me if I'm wrong (our concepts of justice *do* confuse me). I understand that revenge and punishment, and even "example-setting" have been rejected as objects of Canadian justice. And that our object of justice is *reform*.
So ... where (by Canadian standards) is the sense in "reforming" an 88-year-old man for a crime committed (and not committed since) at least 65 years ago?
Deane Doucette
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
An excellent point Deane. Why a British paper would take delight in this is a mystery. It does indeed feel more like revenge, but then again, give it a few more years and they will have no one left alive to further torment.
WEBBITS
04/09/2010 03:19
* ‘Cheating’ Chilean Miner Set For chastening Homecoming.
* Stranded whale killed with explosives.
* She’s respectable and intelligent ... So why does Sarah attach a painful barbed chain to her leg for two hours a day?
* Zoo unveils baby Eastern black rhino.
* Strip danger drug from food tins, says Choice.
Tools Everyone Should Own
04/09/2010 03:19
While much has changed since Carlyle's day, one thing hasn't: We need tools to build, repair and maintain the mechanical world in which we live. With these tools, you'll be ready for just about any project--whether it's melting mountains or swapping out the kitchen sink.”
I own 18 of these 20, how about you?
Stealing Tires Is A Business In Detroit
04/09/2010 03:19
If you have ever been to Detroit’s east side, this yarn will come as no surprise.
I was there many times in the 1970s, but I digress.
The theft of tires off vehicles is very common.
You come out and your car is sitting on its wheel drums on the pavement.
Even if you’re the mayor’s security detail car.
The Aftermath Of That Quantas Explosion
04/09/2010 03:19
By now most of you will have heard of that Quantas plane that had to make an emergency landing.
One of its engines blew up about 15 minutes into the flight.
And as usual these days, passengers had the cell phones out recording the event.
(I’d be looking for a parachute myself.)
It’s all here in the Daily Mail.
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03/09/2010 05:18
A Reader’s Words Of Wisdom
If ever there was a time when the following words apply, it would be for this coming October Civic Election.
“Bad officials are elected by good citizens who don't vote.”
George Proulx
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Yes George, all too true and we’ve got way too many bad officials for many voter’s liking.
Going Nowhere Fast . . .
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03/09/2010 05:18
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03/09/2010 05:18
How To Control Speeding In Denmark
03/09/2010 05:18
The Wrong Way to Kill A Spider
03/09/2010 05:18
Some folks are afraid of spiders and step on them.
Then again some folks are so afraid of spiders they run from them.
A woman in the UK saw a spider in the loo and summoned hubby to deal with it.
It scurried under the toilet bowl, so he grabbed an aerosol can and sprayed it.
The light bulb in the loo was burned out and he couldn’t see so well, so he pulled out his trusty lighter.
You know where this is going, don’t you?
The Tail Of An Orphaned Calf
03/09/2010 05:18
You know that cattle are sacred in India, right?
And you also know that if a calf’s mother dies, he’s got to be bottle fed to survive.
That exactly what happened to one unfortunate calf in India.
Momma cow’s gone and what’s the owner to do?
She started by lifting her blouse.
Amazing Places
03/09/2010 05:17
The Crooked House ( Sopot , Poland )
Forest Spiral - Hundertwasser Building ( Darmstadt , Germany )
The Torre Galatea Figueres ( Spain )
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02/09/2010 05:54
Reader Response To Birthday Committee
Just a comparison with this 150th "celebration" lasting an entire year. Canada's centennial in 1967 went from April 27th thru to October 29th (a six month period) of which the entire nation celebrated one way or another.
Now it appears as though this group in this 'metropolis' must think it appears more important and that is why they are trying to carry this out over an entire year.
You should be able to recall it was for the entire population to partake in and as I remember the six month period was just enough time in length.
George Proulx
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Well George, why would it surprise you that the elite of St. Albert would try to outdo all of Canada? It makes perfect sense to me, given their penchant for oneupmanship. A week long celebration with a reunion on a holiday weekend would have been more than enough.
My Morning Run
Hang on to your hats folks, this is one fast video of a couple of guys out for an unusual morning run. It also has a bit of a surprise ending.
Riding A Bike Up A Tree . . .
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02/09/2010 05:54
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02/09/2010 05:54
* You know, it’s never a good idea to ‘moon’ a state trooper.
* Teens in KKK Costumes Attract Community’s Ire.
* Police Say Drunk Woman Trashed Jail Cell.
* Fairbanks's demonstrate unusual skill for “Stupid Alaskan Tricks”.
* Death Row inmate wins ruling, then hangs self.
A Delicate Balancing Act Indeed
02/09/2010 05:54
If you are a fan of the Regis and Kelly Show, I suppose your dream would be to appear on it with them.
But what can you do if you’re not a celebrity to get on the show?
One guy has come up with a way to grab their attention.
He balances things on his face.
That’s right, like a 60 pound kayak for example.
Be Careful Buying A Personalized Plate
02/09/2010 05:54
Lots of folks buy themselves one of those personalized license plates.
And lots more buy them as gifts for others too.
Like the mom in this tale who bought one for her boyfriend.
But a motorist had a problem with the plate and laid a complaint.
Why you ask?
Scariest New Restaurant Foods
02/09/2010 05:54
Complete story here.
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01/09/2010 04:50
150th Birthday Committee Fosters Elite Reputation
I got my personal invitation to the big Rendezvous 2011 Gala at Hole’s Enjoy Centre on January 22, 2011 today in the mail.
The cost per person is $100.00 for this black tie bash.
These 150th birthday clowns have got to be kidding, right?
Cheers,
Jim Starko
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Well Jim, (or should that be James?), you appear to be among the very privileged few to have an invitation bestowed upon you.
So go ahead and shell out that $100, the committee is obviously desperate for money. I mean they’ve only got $1.7 million to waste.
Call it what it really is, a private party to satisfy inflated egos. If even a single dime of public money goes towards this extravagance, the committee should be hanged, drawn and quartered.
And before you ask, yes, I am very bitter about this committee’s waste of money and the reputation it gives St. Albert as “having to be better than everybody else”.
Here’s A Quick Quiz To Try
1. F_ _K
2. PU_S_
3. S_X
4. P_N_S
5. BOO_S
6. _ _NDOM
(Scroll to the very bottom of this page for the answers.)
WEBBITS
01/09/2010 04:50
100 Greatest Moments In The Movies
01/09/2010 04:50
Roger Ebert’s Journal this week lists his picks as the top 100 moments in the movies.
I had to check it out to see if my all time favorite was there.
It was.
Is yours?
Job Prospects For Grads Bleak In UK
01/09/2010 04:50
Young people graduating from universities in the UK are facing a tough row to hoe.
That’s because for every job out there, 70 of them will apply for the position.
That’s a pretty bleak situation to be in, isn’t it?
I mean, just what are the odds of getting a job?
Turns out it is slightly better than that.
But not much.
Eating Healthy For Your Heart
01/09/2010 04:50
We’ve all been told that we should eat a healthy diet to maintain our hearts.
One of those foods that come highly recommended are omega 3 fats.
Most people envision that as fish oil.
But hold on just a minute folks.
A new study apparently shows that omega 3 makes no difference to heart health.
Why is that?
The Things That People Send Us
01/09/2010 04:50
Answers:
1. FORK
2. PULSE
3. SIX
4. PANTS
5. BOOKS
6. RANDOM
You got all six wrong, didn't you?
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31/08/2010 06:40
The Things That People Send Us
Curious Stroboscopic Effect
This is what happens when you record the propellors on a prop plane’s engine with your cell phone. Yikes, I would not want to watch this while aboard.
Scoring A Basket The Hard Way . . .
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31/08/2010 06:40
This Story Is A Lot Of Bull
31/08/2010 06:40
Well, not exactly a lot of bull.
More like a lot of bullock. That would be the equivalent of a steer over here folks.
And that’s why the headline is just a tad misleading.
But he’s big.
So big he may set a new UK record.
How big is he?
Strange Fishing In The River Thames
31/08/2010 06:39
A fisherman in the UK slid down to the Thames to do a spot of fishing.
Her normally fishes for pike, but it was not pike he caught this day.
It did however, have sharp teeth just like a pike.
Think you know where this fish story is going?
Nope, not there.
The Decline Of the Printed Word
31/08/2010 06:39
It seems that every day you read something about the decline of the printed word. The very future of newspapers is at risk due to the internet.
And now the web is playing a role in the demise of yet another institution.
The Oxford Dictionary.
That’s right, the folks that publish the grand old book are considering not printing another edition.
That’s because there is unprecedented demand for it online only.
No one wants the book.
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30/08/2010 06:26
The Things That People Send Us
EVA Air Boeing 747-45EM taking off from runway 36L at Amsterdam - Schiphol, Netherlands.
The great timing and angle just makes this shot, and the size of the 747, look surreal. The actual distance to the fence was 145 meters (475 feet).
I wonder if anyone computed the takeoff distance prior to the trip. This is an amazing picture of a disaster that didn't happen.
From the smallest airplane to the largest, weight and balance calculations are a critical part of flight safety.
From the looks of this 747, the weight was within the CG envelope, but if they'd added one more 'marshmallow' to each snack tray, the plane might not have cleared the fence!
A Reader’s Roundup Of Funny Stuff
Some of the following are just hilarious.
George Proulx
St. Albert
Skin Grafts: Minor skin grafts can be performed on pigs by covering any cuts and grazes with thin strips of bacon.
Personal Plates: Save money on expensive personalized car license plates by simply changing your name to match your existing plate. - eg: Mr. KVL 741.
Binoculars: Don't waste money buying expensive binoculars. Simply stand closer to the object you wish to view.
Jet Lag: Avoid jet lag by simply taking an earlier flight, thus arriving fully refreshed and on time.
Antennas: A next door neighbour's car aerial, carefully folded, makes an ideal coat hanger in an emergency.
Hijackers: Avoid a long stressful siege and the risk of arrest, imprisonment or death by simply making sure you book a flight to your intended destination in the first place.
Goldfish: Deter them from having sex by throwing a small bucket of air over any that you catch in the act.
Olympic athletes: Disguise the fact that you've taken anabolic steroids by running a bit slower.
Old telephone directories: Make ideal personal address books. Simply cross out the names and address of people you don't know.
Save gas: Push your car to your destination.
Invariably passers-by will think you've broken down and help.
Dyslexics: Try deliberately spelling words wrongly. This way at least you have a chance of spelling them correctly.
Housewives: When nipping out to the shops, remember to carry a stiff broom in the trunk of your car. Use it to sweep the broken glass to the side of the road every time you have a minor accident.
People whose surname is Toblerone: Should always take along an empty 'Toblerone' chocolate box when attending interviews for office jobs. This would save your potential employer the expense of having to make a name plaque for your desk, and therefore increase your chances of getting the job.
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Playing Tomorrow Night At LB’s Pub
Brian (Breezy) Gregg,
Pascal Lecours and
Scott Morgan
Scott - The original Moosehead house bassist Scott was a bass player I had the privilege to back Lorne Burnstick with for almost two years gigging in and around St. Albert playing and learning the blues. We met at open jams in St. Albert and ended up starting our own at Tuesday nights at The Blind Pig with Lorne Burnstick fronting the show. Scott has a great knack for dynamics and could sit in comfortably with all types and styles of music, also playing stand up bass on occasion.
Brian - Very popular in all music circles in and around Edmonton, Brian has been a major part of the music scene for over four decades. Opening act for Led Zepplin in Edmonton in the very early 70s, Brian also plays as a solo artist, in duet's and has recently formed the band The Greggs with his sons Henry and Moses. Brian deserves bragging rights as the worlds first electric busker: http://electronicbusker.com and can be found in and around Whyte Ave playing electric on the street and also hosts his own acoustic open stage. Brian’s great reputation spans music circles catering to all styles from folk to rock and blues.
Pascal - When I first saw Pascal he was sitting in with a band from Legal on the drum kit. Great drummer who’s a rare left handed drummer. He works with a lot of acts on the drums including Chris Durand and The Mucho Nada Band featuring Bob Cook, Scott Cook and the Long Weekends, and Jesse Dee and Jacquie B. His recent appearance at The Beaumont Blues Festival was well deserved. We will feature Pascal on guitar and vocals this night and he really brings out a totally different style to the stage mixing reggae with an almost folky funk feel that keeps drummers on their toes. He used to appear often at The Casstlerock jams and its nice to have him in for this night. Brian, Scott and Pascal are familiar to each other through the jam scene and I’m sure this will be a mix of all three styles blended into one.
Ammar’s Moosehead Tuesday Open Stage
Every Tuesday night from 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Hosted by Mark Ammar
Moosehead Beer Specials
Sponsored by Moosehead Beer
WEBBITS
30/08/2010 06:26
Just Act Naturally Fellows
30/08/2010 06:26
It seems that Buck Owens was more correct than he knew when he made the recording, “Act Naturally” way back when.
That is if the song was referring to men giving women the once over when they walk by.
You know what I’m talking about ladies. When a good looking lass saunters by, your man’s eye roams.
But it’s not his fault.
It’s all involuntary.
The World's Rarest Automobile
30/08/2010 06:26
A 1954 concept Olds Rocket F88 - the only one in
existence. (read the story below) John S. Hendricks,
(Discovery Communications founder) paid in excess of
$3 million to acquire.
1954 Oldsmobile F-88 Convertible Concept Car
After spending decades as a collection of parts stuffed into wooden crates the F-88 was reassembled.
In 1954 the F-88 was a Motorama Dream Car and was one of only two or an unconfirmed possible three ever created.
The F-88 seen here is literally the only car left of its kind and was sold to John and Maureen Hendricks at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona for an unbelievable $3,240,000. This acquisition made automotive history and is the cornerstone of the Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum in its own special room in a rotating display worthy of the F-88!
1954 Oldsmobile F-88 Convertible Concept Car
After spending decades as a collection of parts stuffed into wooden crates the F-88 was reassembled.
In 1954 the F-88 was a Motorama Dream Car and was one of only two or an unconfirmed possible three ever created.
The F-88 seen here is literally the only car left of its kind and was sold to John and Maureen Hendricks at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona for an unbelievable $3,240,000. This acquisition made automotive history and is the cornerstone of the Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum in its own special room in a rotating display worthy of the F-88!
The Five Fastest Growing Occupations
30/08/2010 06:25
If you are a young person starting out, what career should you choose?
Would it not help if you knew what the top five fastest growing occupations might be?
Here’s the facts that might help.
My bet is that most young folks would pass on three out of the five though.
Just saying.
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29/08/2010 05:54
The Things That People Send Us
These two courtesy of regular reader Bixman of the city:
For bike lane proponents:
Dangerous new marine species:
A Smile To Start Your Sunday
Trying to placate her, the husband found a new apartment, within their budget. However, after the first week, she began complaining again.
"Joel," she said, "I don't like this place at all. There are no curtains in the bathroom. The neighbours can see me every time I take a bath."
"Don't worry." replied her husband. "If the neighbours do see you, they'll buy curtains."
WEBBITS
29/08/2010 05:54
Fascinating Underground Homes
29/08/2010 05:54
Green enthusiast and British football star Gary Neville’s house-to-be is hidden under the ground, save for the petal-shaped openings that flood the interior with light. The one-story, nearly 8,000 sq. ft. structure was designed to keep energy consumption to a minimum.
See the rest of these novel homes here.
MADD’s Gonna Love This News
29/08/2010 05:53
Imagine a police check stop.
That right there should put a smile on members of MADD’s faces.
But there is bigger news at a random check stop held recently in the UK.
The bobbies stopped over 600 drivers.
Not a single one of them was impaired.
Shake A Leg To Get Better
29/08/2010 05:53
And now for something completely different.
A UK soldier who lost a leg in Afghanistan has applied for a disabled parking pass.
That’s so doesn’t have to push his wheel chair so far.
But town council turned him down.
Three times now while coppers fined him £800 for parking in handicapped spots.
The reason he is denied the pass?
He’s young and he might get better.
