Linklog
June 25, 2008
- Why can't we just buy phones direct?
It's nearly impossible to buy unlocked phones these days. Especially on non-GSM networks. # [0]
- Yahoo starts Rocketmail, Ymail
I was able to snatch lee.matthew. Yay. I figure it's a convenient time to slowly transition my Waterloo email to this new one. # [0]
- Asian America's favorite taboo topic: interracial romance and the "gender divide"
Interesting read [via Ramanan] # [0]
- TTC’s New and Unimproved Subway Map
I haven't seen these new ones yet, but Laurence is right. This is not an improvement. # [0]
June 18, 2008
- Yonge Subway late evening partial closure
Yonge Subway to close at 12:30 am every day except Saturday from Lawrence to Finch Stations. 97 Yonge buses will be increased as a result. All Steeles and Finch Avenue buses will be extended during this time to connect at Lawrence Station. # [0]
- St Clair ROW controversy continues
A councillor report raised issues about fire trucks not being able to fully utilize the right-of-way due to the centre hydro poles. These poles are different from the Queens Quay and Spadina ROW designs, which have hydro poles to the sides of the entire roadway. It does seem to be an impediment-- not to mention that it doesn't create a nice streetscape. # [0]
June 11, 2008
- Portraits of Phone Sex Operators by Phillip Toledano
Very interesting gallery [via Ramanan]. # [0]
- Final Street Furniture Designs Revealed
I look forward to operating those new garbage/recycling cans! Maybe they couldn't incorporated a green bin as well! That would be phenomenal. # [0]
- TTC plans to stop selling adult tickets
This is bad news. I hate tokens-- I always lose them. Tickets however fit coveniently in my wallet. # [0]
June 10, 2008
- ES Frosh Leader on Rich Bride Poor Bride
I remember Sandy, our ES frosh leader. She recently got married, and is the latest star on Rich Bride Poor Bride on Slice. She's gorgeous as usual. This was also picked up on the ES Blog. # [1]
- Paula Abdul - Dance Like There's No Tomorrow
This is my new favourite song. So darn catchy! C'mon, bring back pop music! # [0]
- New Kids On the Block - Summertime
Please allow me to scream like a girl. # [0]
June 8, 2008
- Cashmere Mafia cancelled
I guess only Denise and I were watching. # [0]
May 14, 2008
- Mother's Day: The Movie
Awww, this is a very touching and relatable video. # [0]
- Markhamgate Summit
The Shops on Steeles & Highway 404 (Don Mills & Steeles) is the latest 'urban village' in Markham. The proposal calls for seven residential towers from 10 to 32 storeys with a retail and office podium. Wow, I can't imagine this being approved as-is. # [1]
May 8, 2008
- Sue Johanson retires sunday night TV show
Americans will no longer be able watch Canada's beloved sexpert. I remember watching her show when she was still broadcasting in Canada-- of course, with the volume down. This was also before closed captioning was available. # [0]
May 1, 2008
- Lesbos islanders dispute gay name
There's some constroversy because Lesbo's demonym is errr... Lesbian [via Pat]. # [0]
- Karen from the Office in Gap commercial?
Watch this classic Gap commercial. Is that Karen at the end of the commercial? # [4]
April 30, 2008
- Paula Abdul critiques song that hasn't yet been sung
Paula rocks! She's like me, she sometimes leaves her brain at home! # [0]
April 29, 2008
- Police link end-of-term celebrations with 4 nuisance fires
Gotta love the craziness that goes on in student-populated neighbourhoods. # [0]
April 20, 2008
- New GO bus service from Richmond Hill Centre to Square One via Pearson
This is a much needed service. # [0]
April 18, 2008
- All-day bi-directional GO Train service on the Stouffville line proposed for 2009-2010
This is awesome! I can't wait for this to go through. I don't like having to take the "Train-Bus". The Markham councillor says that there will be hourly service from Unionville Station to Union. # [4]
- Toronto's 'middle' schools may face axe
I support the idea on many fronts. Economically, it makes no sense for two academic streams to co-exist in the community. Though infrastructure-wise, some investment will be necessary to expand K-8 and 9-12 schools. # [0]
April 12, 2008
- Campus Master Plan consultation panels
I seriously don't know how to improve the campus without demolishing some buildings. # [0]
April 9, 2008
- Our team won the TD Canada Trust $100,000 Go Green Challenge!
Huzzah! This is super awesome. We proposed the implementation of a Smart Card self-serve bicycle sharing program in Kitchener-Waterloo. # [3]
- UW prof hopes for improvements to south campus design
My supervisor talks about his thoughts of the UW campus. UW wishes to update its Campus Master Plan. # [1]
- Museum station renvovations unveiled
Looks nice. # [2]
April 3, 2008
- Things You Didn't Know About Your Penis
"Interesting facts that men and women will find educational - and surprising" # [0]
- Richard Florida to talk about his new book at Indigo Bay and Bloor
Tuesday, April 8th, at 7:00 pm. # [0]
April 2, 2008
- Visible minorities hit 5 million
Markham had the highest proportion of visible minorities in all of Canada, at 65.4% of the total population.Markham is the municipality with the largest proportion of visible minorities, at 65.4% of the total population (wow, I need to write clearly). # [0]
March 31, 2008
- My Sassy (American) Girl
It's an awful trailer. It feels like those trailers you often have to sit through on VHS rentals [via Ramanan]. # [2]
March 30, 2008
- Nuclear Nightmares: Twenty years since Chernobyl
A photo essay. I can't imagine having to be displaced from my home without any certainty about the consequences of a nuclear disaster at the time. Gives me chills. It definitely puts a different spin from CNA's commercials a few months ago [via Tiff]. # [0]
March 29, 2008
- Google turns its homepage lights off for Earth Hour
I love how Google communicates on its homepages. # [0]
March 28, 2008
- TTC model bus operator (with Asian influence)
I found this picture while looking for TTC bus pictures. I think we often forget that there are indeed many great TTC operators out there. They often get smothered by the few bitter operators who ruin it for the rest of them. # [0]
- Troubles persist at Heathrow's new Terminal 5
T5 looks beautiful, but there's been a few kinks with luggage. # [0]
- Reel Toronto: Short Circuit 2
Wow! I need to rent this movie. The only picture almost unrecognizable is this one, the backdrop is where the Toronto Life Square now stands. # [0]
- Sex and the City trailer is out!
I am so damn queer. # [0]
March 27, 2008
- chapters.indigo.ca gets a mini-revamp (again)
They're really pushing this online book community thing. # [0]
- Ontario Budget 2008
This year's budget definitely does not emphasize 'green' spending. It does not 'wow' the transit people like me either. But given the expected economic downturn, I generally support what's being spent this year. # [0]
- Ontario grant for a UW Stratford campus
The provincial budget allocated seed money for the proposed UW liberal arts campus in Stratford. # [3]