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Columbia Street Thinking Express Volume 043

sapphirecore — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:21:57 +0000

Volume 043: The Decade that Was

Ahoy everyone, I know I have not updated in a while, I got my last midterm done and over with so now I have time to dive deep into the world of ideas, blogging, opinions, prayers, and pondering. As I mentioned in previous entry, we are nearing the end of the first decade of the millennium and so much has changed from 2000 to 2009.

With 2010 we welcome the Vancouver Olympics, the World Cup of Soccer, the 116th Stanley Cup Finals, and looking forward to the 2010-2019 decade. With that in mind, we have history landing right at our feet:

In 2012, the 100th Anniversary of the fall of the last Chinese dynasty, 200th Anniversary of War of 1812
In 2014 we will remember the 100th Anniversary of World War I
For 2017, Canada will be 150 Years, cheers to true north strong and free! And the Leafs will not have won in 50 years (please prove me wrong)
100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge
2015, 200th Anniversary of the end of the Napoleonic Wars
2019, the 50th Anniversary of man landing on the moon

As I look back at the decade of 2000 to 2009, I have made my Top 10 lists for the past Decade. I’m sure of you will have your own rankings or disagree with my numbering, but remember that it’s all in good fun.

Top 10 GTA Sports Moments of the Decade (2000-2009)

10) Buffalo Bills versus Miami Dolphins at the Rogers Centre (2008)
9) Mats Sundin becomes the Maple Leafs All-Time Franchise Point Leader (2008)
8.) Toronto Raptors win the 2007 Atlantic Division & Mitchell wins Coach of the Year
7) Toronto Rock win the 2005 NLL Championship (5th in 7 years)
6) Team Canada wins the 2004 World Cup of Hockey @ ACC
5) Toronto Raptors win their first Playoff Series against the New York Knicks in 2001
4) The Vince Carter Saga
3) Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Ottawa Senators in four straight Playoff series (2000, 2001, 2002, 2004)
2) Toronto Argonauts win the 2004 Grey Cup
1) Mats Sundin 500th NHL Goal is a shorthanded, overtime game winner hat trick (2007)

Honourable Mentions:

Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Montreal Canadiens on the last regular season game in 6-5 thriller (2007)
Toronto Maple Leafs reach the 2002 Conference Finals
Roy Hallaway wins the 2003 Cy Young Award and AL Pitcher of the Year
Antonio Davis leads the Toronto Raptors to a playoff spot and pushed Detroit to 5 games (2002)
Damon Allen wins the 2004 CFL MVP Honour
Toronto FC Inaugural MLS Season (2007)

Top 10 GTA stories of the Decade (2000-2009)

10) 2009 H1N1 overblown panic
9) Conservatives shutout of all Toronto Ridings in every Provincial & Federal election in the decade
8.) David Miller becomes Mayor of Toronto from 2003 to end of Decade
7) Rolling Stones help Toronto with the SARS Concert
6) 2008 Propane Explosion Incident
5) Mel Lastman steps down as Mayor of Toronto in 2003
4) 2004 Hostage situation outside Union Station (gunman shot by an ETF sniper)
3) 2005 Year of the Gun
2) The August 2003 Blackout
1) SARS crisis

Honourable Mentions:

Announcement of the GTA Metrolinx transit plan
TTC Strikes throughout the Decade
2009 Worker Strike
2001 TDSB Strike

Top 10 “World Events & News” (2000-2009)

10) The 2007-2009 Economy Crisis
9) China becomes the third nation to have an astronaut orbit the Earth (and a growing superpower)
8.) Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated
7) London Bombings right after winning the 2012 Olympic Bid
6) 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami & 2005 Hurricane Katrina
5) Invasion of Iraq
4) The Death of Michael Jackson
3) 2008 Beijing Olympics + Michael Phelps + Usain Bolt
2) Barack Obama elected President of the United States
1) September 11

Honourable Mentions:

Greece shocks the world by winning the 2004 Euro Cup
South Korea shocks the sports world by making the Final Four of the 2002 World Cup of Soccer
Conflict in the Middle East
Rio de Janeiro becomes first South American city to win the Olympics
The Tech bubble bursts in 2001

The Top 10 that made the Decade what it is

10) The Drug-Use Generation
9) The shift to efficient and smaller cars
8.) Decline of News print media and traditional mail
7) Financial Responsibility and Restraint
6) The Health Conscious and Low Child Birth Generation
5) The Crisis of the Detroit Big Three (Ford vs GM, now it’s Toyota vs Volkswagon)
4) The Passing of many Musicians, Leaders, Celebrities, Politicians, Artists, and Heroes
3) The Cell Phone / iPod / Social Media / Internet Generation
2) The Environmental Green Movement and Global Warming Debate
1) The Great debate over Marriage Definition, Gender Rights, Human Equality, and Abortion

Honourable Mentions:

24/7 News and Information always on
IM Language and Slang
The Internet Economy

There is so much more I can say about the decade, heck we can do an entire University Major on the 2000’s. To be honest, 2003 was a tough year for Torontonians, 2006 was personally a year of Hell for me (those of you close to me know why). I am glad that this decade is over with, so much potential and so much things happened. It was in these past years I learned about the Greatest Love the world has ever known and I am glad to be part of that Fellowship. My hope for 2010 to 2019 is that Humanity will learn from its mistakes, be loving and compassionate, stop being greedy and selfish, and unite together for a better future, not for ourselves but for those who come after us.

May we see flying cars, wireless electricity, the cure to Cancer, no discrimination, hardwork and perseverance prevail, affordable Blu-Ray movies, and our Generation rise up to the challenge, taking charge, and making life better for all.

And do not punch the cow.

Huntz

Figma #043 Shamal Knight Arrived

paiki — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:25:38 +0000

The Greatest Defense from Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StikerS, on her Knight Type Version. Maserati Shamal abilities come from the vast rings on her fingers. So no weapons this time ;_;…

My Figma Shamal arrived yesterday. Made by Max Factory, this item was released on September’2009, and is not that popular. I found some interesting things on this Figma Shamal. Her Jacket uses a flexible material, so you can pose her with other positions. She has a lot of details and a low cost with Figma benefits.

Let’s talk less about theory, and show the real thing.

== Specification ==
Name: figma Shamal Knight ver. (しゃまるきしふくばーじょんふぃぐま)
Price: JP ¥2,800
Release Date: September 2009
Type: Painted ABS&PVC figure (14cm height)
Website: figma
Bought on: Hobby Search

Autobots! Open this box NOW!!!

Amazing Clothes on her

Nice Details on her foot

Small problem, Figma base arm doesn’t fit the hole on her back

Posing for a Portrait

Wedding Ring, and I didn’t receive any invitation

Feel my Fist

Battle START!

Shamal send a Finger Shot, Meiya defends

Shamal send a Wind Gust, Meiya blow away

Shamal on Anime

WSA - 1-6 levels - 043 - WSA warns about mister Libellous Laan and Karin

Vaqas — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:10:46 +0000

This is a warning about the libellous behavior of Laan and Karin.

The warning goes about the cause, that their consciousness leads to multiple capabilities of abusing me.

E-mailing in advance is a methodology to awake from justice to the gaining of multiple justices.

The capability of knowing what and how shows again that the cause of justice is protected by all factors.

The goal of a sustainability for a direct and imminent arrest of Libellous behavior of Laan and Karin, becomes a factor by now.

The so called antipsychotica has dangerous side effects for long-usage, and has to be cut from it’s ongoing as soon as possible.

A short “afbouwing” should be implemented immediately, because we are one day left from a justification call against Laan.

80, 83, 06blue, 14, 40, 92

adoringyou — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:05:01 +0000

&I love looking after you when you’re feeling

sick and making sure I give you the best care possible.

Of course, that doesn’t actually mean I’m any good at it,

but I do try super hard.

Magic Island 043 (20.02.2009)

magicisland — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:09 +0000

Magic Island – Music For Balearic People Episode 043 (20.02.2009)

Tracklist

01. Magic Island – Intro (02:26)
02. Armin van Buuren feat. Cathy Burton – Rain (Cosmic Gate Remix) (06:12)
03. Yamin feat. Marcie – Forward Motion (Mike Shiver Remix) (05:56)
04. Ferry Corsten feat. Betsie Larkin – Made Of Love (Super8 & Tab Remix) (06:24)
05. Aerian – Evenfall (Rick McAlister Remix) (07:45)
06. Roger Shah pres. Savannah – Body Lotion (Inspirations Mix) (07:43)
07. Javah feat. Tiff Lacey – One By One 2009 (Dima Krasnik Extended Mix) (07:04)
08. Robert Nickson & Daniel Kandi – Rewire (07:11)
09. Bissen pres. The Crossover – Washout (07:11)
10. Mike Danis – Child’s Play (Intro Mix) (06:05)
11. Alongshore – Ocean & Breeze (07:17)
12. Roger Shah & Tenishia feat. Lorilee – Youre So Cool (Tenishia’s Mid Winter Mix) (05:20)
13. Cosmic Gate feat. Emma Hewitt – Not Enough Time (Club Mix) (07:52)
14. Alex M.O.R.P.H feat. Roberta Harrison – Photograph (04:22)
15. Nick O’Sean – Waterway (07:46)
16. Black Pearl – Coral Sea (Kim Svärd Remix) (08:21)
17. Mesmerized – Pearl Maker (08:00)
18. Sunlounger – Mediterranean Flower (06:45)

Download: Rapidshare, 167.55MB

Compiz-switch 0.4.3

melchiorre — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:09:46 +0000

Vi volevo segnalare la nuova versione di Compiz-switch, la 0.4.3. Potete scaricare il pacchetto deb per k/x/ed/Ubuntu direttamente da qui.

Cosa?? non sapete cos’è compiz-switch? Allora guardate l‘articolo qui.