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Because every post deserves a category these posts could be about anything and everything.


  • The QMJHL finals come to Saint John & Moncton

    Last night I was at Harbour Station for the game 6 of the QMJHL semi-finals which the Sea Dogs took a 7-1 victory to end the series 4-2.

    Despite this, I really think this could cost them dearly. They should have done it in 4. Taking so long well proves that they may not have the steam left that Moncton clearly has in them. This next series will be much more than interesting as the Sea Dogs will give it everything they have left and will not go quietly in the dark.

    My prediction is that the Moncton Wildcats take the finals in Game 7.


  • QMJHL Semi-finals Game 2

    QMJHL Semi-finals Game 2

    Tonight I decided to go see a Sea Dogs game at Harbour Station. If it goes poorly this could be the last game of the year at Harbour Station. Perhaps with all the hockey I’ve done recently on Rogers TV, this is rehab. Even Christina Rogers was here.

    The game is starting out very tense, there should be some penalties soon. Although there are slot of people here there are many empty seats. Yeap, there was a tripping penalty and the Tigres have a power play heading into the 2nd Half of the first period. Now the Tigre have a penalty and the Sea Dogs will get a power play in a minute.


  • The Romantic Comedy (err Tragedy)

    First off, a detailed post about my trip to Toronto is coming soon. Including the stuff I learned and would like to add about WordCamp Toronto. In addition, I am sorting through the 400 pictures I took over the weekend for a SnapShots album.

    I wanted to talk about movies. I have seen several lately although I am way behind this time last year. I have seen a lot of romantic movies and romantic comedies lately. However, it seems that the romantic movie industry seems to be making traditional tragedies lately. They are not happily ever after anymore. Even the Miley Cyrus hit “Last Song” falls into this category, a funeral, seriously. The little weak happy tag ending does not make it better it starts badly in Act One, gets better in act two, then ends badly. That sir is definitely a tragedy in the dramatic sense.

    But this a huge trend this year. Valentines Day, When in Rome, Dear John, Chloë, and many others are the same. Is there no hope anymore?


  • Tethering on McGuinty TTC Cuts NB Power Deal Dead

    Since I am in Toronto for WordCamp Toronto 2010 this weekend, I thought I would take this time to update my posts more often. I’m still deciding on my plans for what I’m going to do, but I started the day with some news. First, let’s start with some amazing news from my cell phone provider Rogers Wireless. They are announcing something totally new for a phone company, that they actually listen to their customers.

    This must be only the second time that they did something like this. Remember back in July 2008 a revolutionary (changes the way people think of phones) device came to Canada and Rogers after public protest created the $30 6GB data plan. While today’s news is better according to the Rogers Blog all (non-roaming, non-shared, 1GB or greater or non-bundled with voice) smartphone data plans will include tethering in their usage as a permanent feature and not a promotion until May.

    The second thing I wanted to talk about was not so much about that when the budget was released yesterday that the new TransitCity project to increase the LRT routes, and station renovations. But that it was hidden in the budget and not even mentioned. Come on people, with Toronto being the centre of the Canadian media universe, did they not know that it escalates the fact that you’re a sleazeball for not helping progress Toronto like a modern city, but that you a bigger sleazeball for not having the backbone to stand up in Ontario parliament and tell the people why. Also, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty is the biggest sleazeball for taking publicity in all the public funding announcements that you are going to do this TransitCity project.

    In the end, McGuinty is not as bad as New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham that mismanaged the proposed sale of NB Power. The original deal was one that was of a huge mutual benefit to both New Brunswick and Quebec, then made changes to make the deal one that took away the benefits from both parties. Now the only thing left is the benefit of popularity gains to the Progressive Conservatives for going against a bad revised deal. However, they should not be forgiven for their opposition to the original deal.


  • I have a new Camera … again

    I have a new Camera … again

    Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
    Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

    About a week ago, I caved and bought a new piece of technology. Yes, as the title of this post suggests it is a new camera. Not just any camera it is the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. Although not that much better than my S5 IS it is really the form factor that made me buy it. On the downside first, it is a smaller lens and only mono audio of the video, I can’t see the viewfinder for taking great one try self-portraits and I can’t set voice memos for the photos. On the good side, it only takes 2 AA batteries, and it is a 10 megapixel with a 10x optical zoom (my old cam is 12x).

    If you are wondering what the pictures look like, the strawberry waffles were taken with this camera. This has pushed me to update my SnapShots gallery that it is now run by WordPress and Gallery is about to be shut off, I just have the 2 largest albums to go through.


  • 2010 Oscar Predictions

    Best Picture
    An Education
    Up in the Air

    Directing
    Jason Reitman – Up in the Air

    Actor in a Leading Role
    Morgan Freeman – Invictus

    Actor in a Supporting Role
    Matt Damon – Invictus

    Actress in a Leading Role
    Sandra Bullock – The Blind Side

    Actress in a Supporting Role
    Anna Kendrick – Up in the Air (more…)


  • The Spambots are amazing sometimes.

    I have to be amazed at some of the spam bot comments made on this site. The following has posted to my NB Sports Site List:

    “I was studying something else about this on another blog. Interesting. Your linear perspective on it is diametrically opposed to what I read to begin with. I am still reflecting over the various points of view, but I’m leaning heavily toward yours. And regardless, that’s what is so super about modernized democracy and the marketplace of thoughts online.”

    It has nothing to do with the list of links but amazed me how they try to fool the system. Usually the bots just post 20-30 links with no posts, and are posted to parts of the site that are so obscure.


  • Haven’t we learned how to settle our differences?

    This morning I was reading the Political Blogger Charles LeBlanc’s site when I came across the following little gem.

    Worker was confronted by a nut with a Machete because he was making too much noise while shoveling snow on Regent Street in Fredericton.

    Doesn’t that just make you want to say OMG! The sad thing is that this is not the only recent event like this. Last week there was the 15-year-old Hampton NB native charged with 2nd degree murder for bringing a kitchen knife over to an alleged sexual assulting drug dealer and killing him in the back or side.

    Then about a year ago the guy chasing after another down the streets of uptown Saint John with a freaking broad sword.

    I once heard that you are more likely to get stabbed than shot in Canada, does that really make you feel any better?


  • The Tale of Two Frozen Bananas

    The Tale of Two Frozen Bananas

    The Two Frozen Bananas
    The Two Frozen Bananas

    This past week I was reading a new post on my friend Andrea’s blog. Where she posted about making a dairy-free ice cream substitute by pureeing some Bananas. I thought to myself that sounds good especially with the peanut butter they suggest. I also have a can of coconut milk that has sat in the pantry for a while now. In hindsight, it now occurs to me that I never read the directions properly, or at all, as I seem to missed an important step. I bought the bananas last night and took two and put them in the freezer. Now what I am stuck with is two perfectly frozen bananas. I missed the part about peeling and slicing before freezing them solid.


  • 2010 Golden Globe Award Predictions

    Once again as the award season approaches here are my predictions for the 2010 Golden Globe Awards tonight.

    Best Motion Picture – Drama
    Up In The Air

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
    Sandra Bullock – The Blind Side

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
    Morgan Freeman – Invictus

    Best Motion Picture – Comedy Or Musical
    Julie & Julia

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy Or Musical
    Sandra Bullock – The Proposal

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy Or Musical
    Daniel Day-Lewis – Nine

    Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
    Anna Kendrick – Up In The Air

    Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
    Matt Damon – Invictus

    Best Animated Feature Film
    Fantastic Mr. Fox

    Best Foreign Language Film
    The Maid (La Nana) (Chile)

    Best Director – Motion Picture
    Jason Reitman – Up In The Air

    Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
    Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner – Up In The Air

    Best Original Score – Motion Picture
    Karen O and Carter Burwell – Where The Wild Things Are

    Best Original Song – Motion Picture
    “I Want To Come Home” – Everybody’s Fine
    Music & Lyrics By: Paul McCartney

    Best Television Series – Drama
    Dexter (SHOWTIME)

    Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series – Drama
    Julianna Margulies – The Good Wife (CBS)

    Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Drama
    Hugh Laurie – House (FOX)

    Best Television Series – Comedy Or Musical
    30 Rock (NBC)

    Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series – Comedy Or Musical
    Tina Fey – 30 Rock (NBC)

    Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Comedy Or Musical
    Steve Carell – The Office (NBC)

    Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for Television
    Taking Chance (HBO)

    Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television
    Drew Barrymore – Grey Gardens (HBO)

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
    Chiwetel Ejiofor – Endgame (PBS)

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
    Jane Lynch – Glee (FOX)

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
    Neil Patrick Harris – How I Met Your Mother (CBS)