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    The "Occupy" Movement

    I've been watching news on tv and reading the CBC posts online - I'd intended to go down town today, but was afraid there'd be trouble, so I stayed home. The protesters now seem to think Mayor Kelly was wrong to enforce a city by-law, and that their freedoms were trampled on because they were...
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    The "Occupy" Movement

    Over the last 2 days I've read all the news reports on Occupy NS. There's a Your View on CBC site. One of the tweeters wishes the military had defended Occupy NS! Thought you guys should know, someone doesn't think you're doing your duty!! Hawk
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    World War Two veterans benefits

    My Dad served overseas in World War II, and when he came back he applied for a farm in southwestern Manitoba, in the area of the village he'd grown up in. The farm he wanted was held (which was against the rules), and given to someone else. Dad told them where to put their farms, department, and...
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    HMCS Preserver smashes into dock - 4 Nov 2011

    Actually, when I was in we used stone frigate, land-locked frigate and cement frigate. Hawk
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    HMCS Preserver smashes into dock - 4 Nov 2011

    There was a rumour around when I was in (1960's) that the base commander at Cornwallis ran the Bonaventure into a jetty in San Juan, and that's how he was promoted and sent to Cornwallis where he couldn't do any more harm. Its hard to run a cement frigate aground! Hawk
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    What's the dumbest thing you heard said today?

    Point made! Hawk
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    What's the dumbest thing you heard said today?

    He's slouched in his seat! If he sat up straight he'd have more room for his belly. My husband was that big - yes, too much junk food! He complained bitterly about the seats in fast food restaurants, but when he sat up, his belly cleared the edge of the table table nicely! Hawk
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    John Gilbert "Jack" Layton, PC, MP (July 18, 1950 – August 22, 2011)

    Canadian politics will be a lot less colourful without Jack. His humour and passion will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, and the NDP party. I didn't agree with his politics, but I sure liked and respected the man. Rest now, Jack - your battles are over. Hawk
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    John Gilbert "Jack" Layton, PC, MP (July 18, 1950 – August 22, 2011)

    My thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family, and my wish for him is a speedy recovery. Ottawa would be a lot less colourful without him - even though I just can't agree with his politics. Best wishes to Jack- Hawk
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    WHY THE FU#K DOES YOUR 10-YEAR OLD NEED A SMARTPHONE?

    Check Remembrance Day's profile - she's a Leading Cadet! This proves what I've been spouting since my son was a Cadet - there's no organization better for a kid than Cadets! She's learned about responsibility, and seems to be putting it into practice. Hawk
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    Packing for the Apocalypse

    Some friends and I went through this exercise a few years ago - what we'd do when the "lights went out", using that phrase for any tilt in society. I have the SAS survival guide, and one of my friends is a Native who has lived off the land. I collected a basic survival kit including Leatherman...
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    1 May 2011: Two Shilo soldiers die in rollover near Brandon

    That was a shock! I know that road and bridge well - grew up in the Brandon area, and Dad used to take us fishing there! The road would have been beyond terrible! What a tragedy, condolences to friends and family of the deceased, and speedy recovery to the injured. Everyone else in Manitoba - be...
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    Ipsos i-Say Survey

    Keep in mind that the people who write these surveys (there are usually 3 of them) started as 16-year-olds on the call floor. Through doing a good job of surveying and getting high marks while being monitored 4 or 5 times in a 4 hour shift, they applied for a transfer to this job. I heard one...
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    Media Bias [Merged]

    I just went to take a look at the CBC article about the pamphlet switch. You can look at the pictures, and it looks like they opened it up for comments. Only 3 there right now. Hawk
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    What's the dumbest thing you heard said today?

    CBC's reporting that seeding is delayed on the prairies, and they show a picture of an antique tractor and threshing machine sitting in a flooded field. They have such a tremendous grasp of the obvious. Some of the comments are fabulous! I don't know why I read that site! At least this one made...
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    Election 2011

    I've been in here time and again spouting about how I hate polls and pollsters, having worked for a couple. I took the one on the cbc site, and rather enjoyed doing it! If the poll questions are right in front of you, you can read them slowly and think about the answer, unlike doing the same...
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    I do not care for dogs, but I Love my Kid.

    I'd still put fragile things in safe places till the new dog adjusts and gets over his "new family excitement", and guidelines are set and understood by the dog - should only take a few days. Glad to see he's started walking into your heart already! I figured he would - the first time he leaned...
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    I do not care for dogs, but I Love my Kid.

    Boxers are wonderful dogs! You have to make friends with her - and she'll take a bullet for you. I've only known 2 of them, neither my own, and they loved everybody. There was an old one in the village where I grew up who regularly herded little kids away from the highway that ran through the...
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    Tim Hortons’ double dribble

    A friend of mine, who drinks extra large English Toffee at least once a day put me wise to a great idea. In the middle of the lid is a little hole. If you pick at it with a key (I have a tiny screw driver on my key ring that works too) you can open up a hole large enough to put a straw in...
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    When did you join the Canadian Forces ?

    Sworn in June 8, 1966, left for Cornwallis by train, July 4, Conestoga 33. Hawk
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