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The Hospitality Suite: October 2008
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A chronicling of Chris Sinal's experience and observations in both Edmonton, Alberta and London, Ontario. It started as a blog about the 2006 Liberal Leadership convention held in Montreal, Quebec, where I was a delegate. The name was clever at the time. Sort of. Monday, October 20, 2008. We cannot win by running to defeat a man, Stephen Harper. The latter is the key, because it is a strategy, not a tactic. This ground level involvement extends to policy discussions, leading to empowerment and ownership&...
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Goofs and Gadflies: December 2005
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Sunday, December 11, 2005. The only constant is change. It's the pace of change that can be unnerving. I have lost a lot of my definition. I have found that the undefined have a definite difficulty with definition. Since a lot of what I do here is the definitive "me", I definitely have defaulted to desolation and blog dereliction. This ain't au revoir, it's goodbye." - Roger Waters, Radio KAOS. Be back in a few to continue being a gadfly. Posted by Rye at 7:18 AM. I write, so you don't have to.
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Goofs and Gadflies: August 2005
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Thursday, August 25, 2005. Sweet, sweet burn. Of sun and summer wind. And you my friend. My new fun thing. What can't be discerned from our winged wonders of the hinterland is the emotional cost of this surreal life. Penguins are compelled to do what they must to survive. Humanity is often the other way around. Humanity revels in the drama of life. It diffuses the focus of reality and allows us a momentary reprieve from the responsibilities of like, say, sanity? Posted by Rye at 3:18 PM. The Culture of Me.
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Goofs and Gadflies: Can the Internet send me to Vegas?
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007. Can the Internet send me to Vegas? EDIT* We didn't win. It was however a wonderful exercise and I am delighted to be surrounded by a wealth of kindness. please allow me to in turn repay such generosity.*EDIT*. If you have enjoyed reading my blog, and have a minute to spare, I need your help. I want to go to Vegas and get married. The MIX is having a contest and I want to win. Finally, I *want* something. Or e-mail sweetescape@999mixfm.com. Here is the Letter! Words Are Very Un...
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Goofs and Gadflies: October 2005
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Monday, October 24, 2005. There's so much I need to say to you,. So many reasons why;. You're the only one who really knew me at all" - Phil Collins. How can I be so content, so happy, and yet so sad, all at the same time? What causes this caustic conflagration of comical calamity to incite such a multiplicity of emotion? Why do I have to feel all of it? Can I just not be swayed by one predominant set of reactions? Something to cloud my judgment and objectivity? Back to square one. No, it does not. I...
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Goofs and Gadflies: What you Get.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2006. So how do we maintain our connections? And by we, I mean "I". But this blog isn't about me, at least not in the sense that I write about things exclusive to my life. I hope that the subjects in these missives are as universal as the floppy breasts on the centerfold of National Geographic. Posted by Rye at 5:37 PM. Time to quit your job and go backpacking around europe. I'm just glad to have the chance to read your writing again. Glad you are well. Im just glad your nuts are OK.
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Goofs and Gadflies: A Post on Censorship
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011. A Post on Censorship. This is a joint statement by many bloggers about the recent ban on VIN and the actions taken against VIN and the companies that advertise on the site. Kudos to R. Gil Student for drafting this statement and to the other bloggers who were primarily responsible for pushing the effort forward. To the best of our understanding, this activity is illegal. One individual told us he reported that harassment to the police. If he calls or e-mails you or your orga...
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Resonance: July 2005
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Saturday, July 16, 2005. Having spent the bulk of my life below the Mason/Dixon line. I ought to be used to steamy, sultry summer weather. My last summer in Baltimore, for instance, was marked by a four-week stretch during which the mercury never dipped below 90. At the time, I thought nothing of it. Given the smog levels. Except when the neighbours’ dog tries to play with one of the neighbourhood skunks. But that’s another story. Posted by J.D. Considine @ 12:09 PM. Wednesday, July 13, 2005. We all know...
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The Hospitality Suite: Why Battlestar Galactica, Lost, and most other serial dramas are really starting to suck
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A chronicling of Chris Sinal's experience and observations in both Edmonton, Alberta and London, Ontario. It started as a blog about the 2006 Liberal Leadership convention held in Montreal, Quebec, where I was a delegate. The name was clever at the time. Sort of. Sunday, March 18, 2007. Why Battlestar Galactica, Lost, and most other serial dramas are really starting to suck. The first televison show I ever loved, and I mean adored, was Babylon 5. Despite its stupid haircuts. That Lost may limit its run t...
