Be kind, rewind, and fork over those late fees.
The big blue machine won its case in Quebec Superior Court today when a judge decided that overdue fees on video rentals did not constitute an abusive clause in the rental contract. Also, the judge ruled that the plaintiffs in the class-action suit will have to cover a portion of Blockbuster's legal fees.
No word yet on whether the plaintiffs will appeal.
Meanwhile, if you're in Montreal, screw Blockbuster. Go here.
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The big blue machine won its case in Quebec Superior Court today when a judge decided that overdue fees on video rentals did not constitute an abusive clause in the rental contract. Also, the judge ruled that the plaintiffs in the class-action suit will have to cover a portion of Blockbuster's legal fees.
No word yet on whether the plaintiffs will appeal.
Meanwhile, if you're in Montreal, screw Blockbuster. Go here.
The people's car
Call me crazy, but I just about choked on this morning's Cheerios when I caught Volkswagen's full-page ad in the classi's.
It read: "2004 Blitz!"
Anyone else think that maybe Volkswagen, of all companies, shouldn't be associating itself with the word blitz?
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Call me crazy, but I just about choked on this morning's Cheerios when I caught Volkswagen's full-page ad in the classi's.
It read: "2004 Blitz!"
Anyone else think that maybe Volkswagen, of all companies, shouldn't be associating itself with the word blitz?
A lesson for all you crazy kids
So there's a brief in this morning's Gazette about a fatal head-on car collision northeast of Quebec City. The accident claimed the life of one driver, while gravely injuring the second driver and a passenger.
Thing is, the man who died and his passenger were a little distracted at the moment of impact.
According to Sûreté du Quebec officer Richard Gagné, "the two people at this moment were in the midst of having sexual intercourse at the wheel of the vehicle, which makes driving that much more dangerous."
Well, yeah, right.
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So there's a brief in this morning's Gazette about a fatal head-on car collision northeast of Quebec City. The accident claimed the life of one driver, while gravely injuring the second driver and a passenger.
Thing is, the man who died and his passenger were a little distracted at the moment of impact.
According to Sûreté du Quebec officer Richard Gagné, "the two people at this moment were in the midst of having sexual intercourse at the wheel of the vehicle, which makes driving that much more dangerous."
Well, yeah, right.
Cotler wants Crown lawyers to take on probono work
An excerpt of a news story by Janice Tibbetts, the National Post: 09/23/2004
Ottawa: Irwin Cotler, the Justice Minister, says he wants the 5, 000 lawyers in his federal department - Canada's largest law firm - to start doing free legal work in their spare time as part of his plan to create a "pro bono culture in this country." ...
The initiative would end a long-standing policy that prevents Crown lawyers from giving legal advice outside their jobs.
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An excerpt of a news story by Janice Tibbetts, the National Post: 09/23/2004
Ottawa: Irwin Cotler, the Justice Minister, says he wants the 5, 000 lawyers in his federal department - Canada's largest law firm - to start doing free legal work in their spare time as part of his plan to create a "pro bono culture in this country." ...
The initiative would end a long-standing policy that prevents Crown lawyers from giving legal advice outside their jobs.
Montreal, going 10-digit.
As the demand for communications devices (phones, faxes, wireless lines) continues to increase, the Montreal region is facing a rapid depletion of existing 7 digit phone numbers. To address this increased demand, a new area code (438) will be added to the 514 region on September 24, 2005.
These two area codes will co-exist within the same geographic region. Because of this, customers who are local to these two area codes will have to start dialing all 10-digits of a telephone number (3-digit area code + 7-digit phone number) when making local calls.
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As the demand for communications devices (phones, faxes, wireless lines) continues to increase, the Montreal region is facing a rapid depletion of existing 7 digit phone numbers. To address this increased demand, a new area code (438) will be added to the 514 region on September 24, 2005.
These two area codes will co-exist within the same geographic region. Because of this, customers who are local to these two area codes will have to start dialing all 10-digits of a telephone number (3-digit area code + 7-digit phone number) when making local calls.
C-c-c-c-hange
So I've been a regular Mr. Steer patron since before I was even eating solid food. It's the best burger joint in Montreal, hands down. And what's especially great about it is that it never changes, no matter the season, no matter the year. A Steerburger is always perfect. The waitress with the fire engine tints is always overdue for a visit with her colourist. The cashier is always gnawing a toothpick, or two. And the world's most orange French dressing is always kept in old-fashioned molasses containers. Always.
Well, not anymore.
Squeeze bottles. Clear plastic squeeze bottles. Gone are the glass salad dressing pours, their metallic tops crustied and stiff from years of dressing buildup.
On behalf of all Mr. Steer-heads, I salute you, French dressing pours, for your many years of dedicated spouting.
Welcome to tomorrow.
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So I've been a regular Mr. Steer patron since before I was even eating solid food. It's the best burger joint in Montreal, hands down. And what's especially great about it is that it never changes, no matter the season, no matter the year. A Steerburger is always perfect. The waitress with the fire engine tints is always overdue for a visit with her colourist. The cashier is always gnawing a toothpick, or two. And the world's most orange French dressing is always kept in old-fashioned molasses containers. Always.
Well, not anymore.
Squeeze bottles. Clear plastic squeeze bottles. Gone are the glass salad dressing pours, their metallic tops crustied and stiff from years of dressing buildup.
On behalf of all Mr. Steer-heads, I salute you, French dressing pours, for your many years of dedicated spouting.
Welcome to tomorrow.
It Isn't La Scala, but Still...
This morning I purchased a season subscription to the Opéra de Montréal's 25th anniversary season, which includes productions of Turandot, Don Pasquale and Carmen.
What did I pay for this luxury? $100. Period. For five shows.
Where am I sitting? On the floor for some, in the balcony for others.
Who do I know in high places? Well, not Pavarotti.
But, if you're between the ages of 18 and 30, you TOO can enjoy the timeless tunes of Puccini and Bizet for this rock bottom price. There are tickets left, and although they aren't the best seats in the house, they're not too shabby.
And, you needn't purchase spots for the entire season -- they sell youth discount tix for individual performances as well.
Hit up the box office at Place des Arts.
PS: No, I'm not working on commission.
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This morning I purchased a season subscription to the Opéra de Montréal's 25th anniversary season, which includes productions of Turandot, Don Pasquale and Carmen.
What did I pay for this luxury? $100. Period. For five shows.
Where am I sitting? On the floor for some, in the balcony for others.
Who do I know in high places? Well, not Pavarotti.
But, if you're between the ages of 18 and 30, you TOO can enjoy the timeless tunes of Puccini and Bizet for this rock bottom price. There are tickets left, and although they aren't the best seats in the house, they're not too shabby.
And, you needn't purchase spots for the entire season -- they sell youth discount tix for individual performances as well.
Hit up the box office at Place des Arts.
PS: No, I'm not working on commission.
The Girlie Vote
An excerpt from Katha Pollitt's take on the RNC, from last week's The Nation.
"... the RNC managed to attach to the reckless and inept Bush presidency the qualities Americans admire in men--optimism, confidence, fun, resolve, determination, single-mindedness, strength, will, foresight. Kerry and the Dems were the opposite--pessimistic, weak, indecisive, effeminate Breck girls and girlie men. You'd think Kerry, not Bush, had been the cheerleader in prep school. In the contest between real men and girlie men, women don't exist. The few female speakers were there to underline Bush's heterosexual credentials: Elizabeth Dole said Bush would protect us from gay marriage; Laura, Barbara and the twins testified to his Dadness. And don't forget Barney, the Scottish Terrier. Real men have dogs. Women--gays--Democrats--have cats.
You wouldn't think so, though, if you'd watched the militaristic extravaganza that was the Democratic convention: the Swift Boat band of brothers, the saluting candidate "reporting for duty." I cringed, I really did. It was such a blatant manipulation of imagery, so patronizing, such a kick in the teeth to the Democratic base. ¿Quién es más macho? Maybe they could just wrestle--or better yet, take a leaf from Zell Miller and have a duel. At this rate, we won't have a woman President until the year 3000, and she'll have to be a five-star general."
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An excerpt from Katha Pollitt's take on the RNC, from last week's The Nation.
"... the RNC managed to attach to the reckless and inept Bush presidency the qualities Americans admire in men--optimism, confidence, fun, resolve, determination, single-mindedness, strength, will, foresight. Kerry and the Dems were the opposite--pessimistic, weak, indecisive, effeminate Breck girls and girlie men. You'd think Kerry, not Bush, had been the cheerleader in prep school. In the contest between real men and girlie men, women don't exist. The few female speakers were there to underline Bush's heterosexual credentials: Elizabeth Dole said Bush would protect us from gay marriage; Laura, Barbara and the twins testified to his Dadness. And don't forget Barney, the Scottish Terrier. Real men have dogs. Women--gays--Democrats--have cats.
You wouldn't think so, though, if you'd watched the militaristic extravaganza that was the Democratic convention: the Swift Boat band of brothers, the saluting candidate "reporting for duty." I cringed, I really did. It was such a blatant manipulation of imagery, so patronizing, such a kick in the teeth to the Democratic base. ¿Quién es más macho? Maybe they could just wrestle--or better yet, take a leaf from Zell Miller and have a duel. At this rate, we won't have a woman President until the year 3000, and she'll have to be a five-star general."
A Missed Connection from Everyone's Favourite City by the Bay...
#9: Neighbor thru the bathroom window (oakland lake merritt / grand)
Reply to: anon-42142262@craigslist.org
Date: 2004-09-11, 11:35AM PDT
I just cant seem to understand why they built our apartment complex with that silly crawl space between bathroom windows. Do you get paranoid that you'll see my crazy roommate with his harem of women that he brings home and showers with? ((shiver)) or how he'll hang out in the tub and eat raw eggs (gross), and all the other times when he grunts really load for whatever reason (ahhHH!!). yeah. me too. and i LIVE there. it's a nice change to talk to you in the hallway about your Elvis impersonator friend who wiggs out on people, or how we are always tired when we see each other, because personally, it's just more appropriate then seeing you smiling/walking-past/showering/brushing-teeth or wishing you a good night/day etc., thru the bathroom window. -#11
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#9: Neighbor thru the bathroom window (oakland lake merritt / grand)
Reply to: anon-42142262@craigslist.org
Date: 2004-09-11, 11:35AM PDT
I just cant seem to understand why they built our apartment complex with that silly crawl space between bathroom windows. Do you get paranoid that you'll see my crazy roommate with his harem of women that he brings home and showers with? ((shiver)) or how he'll hang out in the tub and eat raw eggs (gross), and all the other times when he grunts really load for whatever reason (ahhHH!!). yeah. me too. and i LIVE there. it's a nice change to talk to you in the hallway about your Elvis impersonator friend who wiggs out on people, or how we are always tired when we see each other, because personally, it's just more appropriate then seeing you smiling/walking-past/showering/brushing-teeth or wishing you a good night/day etc., thru the bathroom window. -#11
Roster of the Dead
On the eve of 9/11, take a scroll over to the NYT's online feature, the Roster of the Dead, which provides comprehensive information and statistics on the nearly 1000 U.S. military personnel who have lost their lives fighting Bush's unjust war in Iraq.
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/national/20040909_THOUSAND_GRAPHIC/index_GRAPHIC.html?th
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On the eve of 9/11, take a scroll over to the NYT's online feature, the Roster of the Dead, which provides comprehensive information and statistics on the nearly 1000 U.S. military personnel who have lost their lives fighting Bush's unjust war in Iraq.
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/national/20040909_THOUSAND_GRAPHIC/index_GRAPHIC.html?th
Missed Connections...
Ok, so the new quirky feature is to occasionally post some of the funniest "missed connections" listings from various Craig's List boards.
I can't think of a more appropriate ad to kick off this new series than this one:
McGill Bookstore - m4w
Reply to: anon-41649478@craigslist.orgDate: 2004-09-06, 10:22PM EDT
You are the blonde that works there and helped me pick out the shorts. I should've at least gotten your name.
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Ok, so the new quirky feature is to occasionally post some of the funniest "missed connections" listings from various Craig's List boards.
I can't think of a more appropriate ad to kick off this new series than this one:
McGill Bookstore - m4w
Reply to: anon-41649478@craigslist.orgDate: 2004-09-06, 10:22PM EDT
You are the blonde that works there and helped me pick out the shorts. I should've at least gotten your name.
Daschle and Dubya, sittin' in a tree... h-u-g-g-i-n-g
In as heavy a news week as this has been, what with hurricanes, an RNC and a hostage showdown in Russia, a lot of you Dems may not have heard about Sen. Tom Daschle's campaign commercials that feature the influential South Dakotan hugging G.W.B.
Here's an AP report that includes the Republican response to the ads that are running only in the top Democrat's home state...
Daschle defends Bush hug in campaign ad
9/1/2004 3:01:13 PM
Associated Press
Senator Tom Daschle is defending a campaign television ad that features footage of him hugging President Bush.
At a news conference today, Daschle said ad was designed to show the need for bipartisan leadership during times of crisis. He says the hug is part of a two-second clip in a 30-second spot. The embrace occurred just after the president had addressed the nation in the wake of the nine-eleven terrorist attacks. Daschle was Senate majority leader at the time.
Yesterday, the Republican National Committee wrote a letter calling on Daschle to pull the ad.
P.S.: The ads are still running...
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In as heavy a news week as this has been, what with hurricanes, an RNC and a hostage showdown in Russia, a lot of you Dems may not have heard about Sen. Tom Daschle's campaign commercials that feature the influential South Dakotan hugging G.W.B.
Here's an AP report that includes the Republican response to the ads that are running only in the top Democrat's home state...
Daschle defends Bush hug in campaign ad
9/1/2004 3:01:13 PM
Associated Press
Senator Tom Daschle is defending a campaign television ad that features footage of him hugging President Bush.
At a news conference today, Daschle said ad was designed to show the need for bipartisan leadership during times of crisis. He says the hug is part of a two-second clip in a 30-second spot. The embrace occurred just after the president had addressed the nation in the wake of the nine-eleven terrorist attacks. Daschle was Senate majority leader at the time.
Yesterday, the Republican National Committee wrote a letter calling on Daschle to pull the ad.
P.S.: The ads are still running...
... Finally, it's interesting...!
After slogging through countless cases in contracts and torts, law school is starting to look up!
Public international, criminal, and intellectual property law intro classes were all great. Starting to feel better about all of this. Pheww...
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After slogging through countless cases in contracts and torts, law school is starting to look up!
Public international, criminal, and intellectual property law intro classes were all great. Starting to feel better about all of this. Pheww...
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