CBC (down-down stairs) and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre have THE BEST wheelchair accessible washrooms. OK, maybe not the best, but they have really really big stalls. Nice.
I had some bizarre poutine today from a chip truck - it had curds (normal), gravy (normal), shredded cheddar (a bit odd) and cheese sauce ladled on top of the gravy (super odd to me!). It was, hmm, interesting.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
I don't think Molson necessarily thought this through...
It does sound like they are potentially losing a portion of free advertising...
Molson free beer allocation goes flat for N.L. retirees
A group of retirees protested outside of the Molson Brewery facility in St. John's after the company said it was cutting the amount of free beer they get as part of their pension plan.
Molson pensioners in St. John's used to receive six dozen beers per month as part of their benefits package. That has now been cut to one dozen per month according to a letter sent to employees across the country. The allocation will be dropped altogether in five years.
The letter says the changes have been made on account of competitive pressure and the current economy, which have forced the company to "monitor costs and look for innovative ways to control and reduce them."
The changes weren't going over well with pensioners in St. John's who accused the company of arbitrarily removing benefits they were promised when they retired.
"'There's been no consultation with the members, and they've taken beer from them, which is a taxable benefit" said Greg Pretty of the FFAW/CAW, which represents approximately 45 Molson retirees in St. John's.
"The people who brought this company to where it is today, with ... sales close to 70 per cent, [which is] Molson's market share, are now being discriminated against based on their age," he said.
Pretty said the pensioners wanted a meeting with the CEO of Molson Canada to ensure that not only the beer allocations would be preserved but the rest of the negotiated benefits as well.
"We deserve better. They're nickel and diming the retirees over, you know, they're using the economic downturn to take advantage of us, said retiree Bill Bavis.
Retiree Kevin Walsh, who worked for Molson for 41 years, said the beer wasn't a hand-out to employees; it was something they earned — and are still earning.
"Like, I'm in Butterpot [provincial park], and I take my rations with me and people come along and … [I say] 'How are you today? … have a beer, have a beer.' I'm still a salesman. I'm still promoting the Molson product," he said.
A Molson representative told CBC that Molson has 2,400 retirees across the country and supplying them all with free beer was costing the company over $1 million a year.
Molson free beer allocation goes flat for N.L. retirees
A group of retirees protested outside of the Molson Brewery facility in St. John's after the company said it was cutting the amount of free beer they get as part of their pension plan.
Molson pensioners in St. John's used to receive six dozen beers per month as part of their benefits package. That has now been cut to one dozen per month according to a letter sent to employees across the country. The allocation will be dropped altogether in five years.
The letter says the changes have been made on account of competitive pressure and the current economy, which have forced the company to "monitor costs and look for innovative ways to control and reduce them."
The changes weren't going over well with pensioners in St. John's who accused the company of arbitrarily removing benefits they were promised when they retired.
"'There's been no consultation with the members, and they've taken beer from them, which is a taxable benefit" said Greg Pretty of the FFAW/CAW, which represents approximately 45 Molson retirees in St. John's.
"The people who brought this company to where it is today, with ... sales close to 70 per cent, [which is] Molson's market share, are now being discriminated against based on their age," he said.
Pretty said the pensioners wanted a meeting with the CEO of Molson Canada to ensure that not only the beer allocations would be preserved but the rest of the negotiated benefits as well.
"We deserve better. They're nickel and diming the retirees over, you know, they're using the economic downturn to take advantage of us, said retiree Bill Bavis.
Retiree Kevin Walsh, who worked for Molson for 41 years, said the beer wasn't a hand-out to employees; it was something they earned — and are still earning.
"Like, I'm in Butterpot [provincial park], and I take my rations with me and people come along and … [I say] 'How are you today? … have a beer, have a beer.' I'm still a salesman. I'm still promoting the Molson product," he said.
A Molson representative told CBC that Molson has 2,400 retirees across the country and supplying them all with free beer was costing the company over $1 million a year.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Cooking and freezing
I referred to cooking and freezing in my previous post, which I have done a lot of the past couple of weeks.
I spent tonnes of money (OK, not really tonnes, but more than usual) on groceries this month, so earlier this week, I was surprised to realize that we needed more.
However, now I see that we have well stocked freezers full of food I made with those groceries and I realize that much of what I purchased is now frozen (post-cooking).
Yum!
I spent tonnes of money (OK, not really tonnes, but more than usual) on groceries this month, so earlier this week, I was surprised to realize that we needed more.
However, now I see that we have well stocked freezers full of food I made with those groceries and I realize that much of what I purchased is now frozen (post-cooking).
Yum!
Pancakes
A friend of mine told me about this site, which I am absolutely loving. Tonight I made these pancakes and they were great. I added blueberries to the ones for all the boys in my house (excluding the cats) and next time I might add a mashed banana just to increase the "goodness" content.
In similar news, after all the cooking and freezing, my (small) deep freeze and my fridge freezer are both full! This means we can start eating :)
In similar news, after all the cooking and freezing, my (small) deep freeze and my fridge freezer are both full! This means we can start eating :)
Saturday, May 9, 2009
More things to say...
...coming soon!
I find that I am once again having many thoughts of things to say these days, which I will share here at times of the day when my brain is at its best (i.e., mostly not in the early-to-mid evening [i.e., now]).
One thing to say that my use of parentheses in the previous paragraph reminded me of:
When one is writing the initialization or acronym of something, I do not think one should ever use "or", but that parentheses should instead be used. For example, use "...blah blah blah (author's note: my brain really does not work at this hour) respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is common in young children..." not "...respiratory syncytial virus or RSV infection is common in young children..."
I saw the latter today in a magazine and it bugged me so much. It makes it sound like there are two infections being discussed instead of one.
I find that I am once again having many thoughts of things to say these days, which I will share here at times of the day when my brain is at its best (i.e., mostly not in the early-to-mid evening [i.e., now]).
One thing to say that my use of parentheses in the previous paragraph reminded me of:
When one is writing the initialization or acronym of something, I do not think one should ever use "or", but that parentheses should instead be used. For example, use "...blah blah blah (author's note: my brain really does not work at this hour) respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is common in young children..." not "...respiratory syncytial virus or RSV infection is common in young children..."
I saw the latter today in a magazine and it bugged me so much. It makes it sound like there are two infections being discussed instead of one.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Life with two
For the first few months of Kieran's life, I often thought, "How can I ever leave the house on my own with two kids?" I knew many people who did this and thought them mighty super stars. At the time, one friend would talk about going out for meals (in REAL restaurants) on her own with her two kids. I thought she was insane.
Then I started doing crazy things, like going to the park without a stroller (with a huge diaper bag on my back and Kieran in my wrap on my front) and to the mall without a stroller (where both my boys proceeded to need numerous diaper changes), and more. These things were not easy, but maybe they were good ideas because at this very moment, getting out with my two is starting to feel quite easy.
Some of you might be thinking, "Easy, no, you must be insane," but it's true. I am absolutely LOVING getting out of the house with my two boys. We spent the day at the Science Centre today and had a great time. I didn't even want to leave the house this morning, but plans were plans and Malcolm wanted to go to the Science Centre, so there we were. And it was GREAT!
So, to any of you who can't imagine getting out of the house with one, let alone two, let me (Ms. Homebody) tell you that it gets easier and easier AND it feels great!
Then I started doing crazy things, like going to the park without a stroller (with a huge diaper bag on my back and Kieran in my wrap on my front) and to the mall without a stroller (where both my boys proceeded to need numerous diaper changes), and more. These things were not easy, but maybe they were good ideas because at this very moment, getting out with my two is starting to feel quite easy.
Some of you might be thinking, "Easy, no, you must be insane," but it's true. I am absolutely LOVING getting out of the house with my two boys. We spent the day at the Science Centre today and had a great time. I didn't even want to leave the house this morning, but plans were plans and Malcolm wanted to go to the Science Centre, so there we were. And it was GREAT!
So, to any of you who can't imagine getting out of the house with one, let alone two, let me (Ms. Homebody) tell you that it gets easier and easier AND it feels great!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Rocks
I don't care what anyone says, this rocks!
Soldiers march in Toronto Gay Pride parade
Set up booth in gay village for recruitment drive
Last Updated: Sunday, June 29, 2008 | 2:07 PM ET Comments119Recommend131
CBC News
For the first time, members of Canada's Armed Forces represented the military in Toronto's annual Gay Pride parade, held Sunday.
Lt. Steven Churm, one of 10 soldiers from across the country who marched in uniform, said their presence sends a message that the Canadian military is inclusive and an equal-opportunity employer.
PHOTO CAPTION: [Members of the Canadian Forces were permitted to march in uniform for the first time during Toronto's Gay Pride parade on Sunday. Members of the Canadian Forces were permitted to march in uniform for the first time during Toronto's Gay Pride parade on Sunday. (Robin Rowland/CBC)]
"The message to the public is that the Canadian Forces is an employer of choice. We have employment opportuntities that people can pursue, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation," he told CBC News.
"For our own members, they can be proud of what they're doing and also be proud of who they are."
To mark its place in the festivities, the Canadian Forces set up an information booth in an area of the city where thousands of people gathered for the start of the parade.
The parade is the main event for Canada's largest gay pride celebration and marks the end of a week of festivities that organizers say attracted about one million people.
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In other news, Tim Russert and George Carlin are dead. Sad, but true.
Soldiers march in Toronto Gay Pride parade
Set up booth in gay village for recruitment drive
Last Updated: Sunday, June 29, 2008 | 2:07 PM ET Comments119Recommend131
CBC News
For the first time, members of Canada's Armed Forces represented the military in Toronto's annual Gay Pride parade, held Sunday.
Lt. Steven Churm, one of 10 soldiers from across the country who marched in uniform, said their presence sends a message that the Canadian military is inclusive and an equal-opportunity employer.
PHOTO CAPTION: [Members of the Canadian Forces were permitted to march in uniform for the first time during Toronto's Gay Pride parade on Sunday. Members of the Canadian Forces were permitted to march in uniform for the first time during Toronto's Gay Pride parade on Sunday. (Robin Rowland/CBC)]
"The message to the public is that the Canadian Forces is an employer of choice. We have employment opportuntities that people can pursue, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation," he told CBC News.
"For our own members, they can be proud of what they're doing and also be proud of who they are."
To mark its place in the festivities, the Canadian Forces set up an information booth in an area of the city where thousands of people gathered for the start of the parade.
The parade is the main event for Canada's largest gay pride celebration and marks the end of a week of festivities that organizers say attracted about one million people.
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In other news, Tim Russert and George Carlin are dead. Sad, but true.
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