Comments for small print http://smallprint.ca where small projects meet big ideas Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:53:23 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on The #petertweeterawards by Rick Dolishny » PeterTweeters Mascot: PeterTweeter http://smallprint.ca/2011/11/02/the-petertweeterawards/comment-page-1/#comment-3632 Rick Dolishny » PeterTweeters Mascot: PeterTweeter Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:53:23 +0000 http://smallprint.ca/?p=1244#comment-3632 [...] a web site for more information hosted by one of the event organizers Donald [...] [...] a web site for more information hosted by one of the event organizers Donald [...]

]]> Comment on Wheat Board: Makeover or Takeover? Questions in the Wake of Government Decision by Nadine Lumley http://smallprint.ca/2011/10/18/wheat-board-makeover-or-takeover-questions-in-the-wake-of-government-decision/comment-page-1/#comment-3350 Nadine Lumley Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:21:32 +0000 http://smallprint.ca/?p=1239#comment-3350 Excellent article! ............. The attack on the board is purely ideological and Harper, backed by the private grain industry, claims it is about "choice." http://rabble.ca/news/2010/03/harpers-hitlist-senate-and-canadian-wheat-board ……………………. When the Tory's have destroyed the CWB, Monsanto etc, will take over western grain. http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2011/10/19-8 …………………… repost from Geri M Jordan - US company Cargill Inc, for one, stands to gain a huge benefit from the dismantelling of the CWB. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargill ……………………. Who funded Harper's Wheat Board vendetta? It’s about pasta of all things. Karlheinz Schreiber distributed around $10 million in so-called commissions to kill the wheat board so he could start a pasta factory in the West. Since then, the attack on the CWB has been on behalf of multinational corporations. http://www.straightgoods.ca/ViewLetter.cfm?REF=200 http://pushedleft.blogspot.com/2011/11/is-it-time-for-farmers-revolt.html ……………………. Secret U.S. Canada Border Deal Hides GMO Takeover: Infowars Nightly News http://www.prisonplanet.com/secret-u-s-canada-border-deal-hides-gmo-takeover-infowars-nightly-news.html ……………………. Excellent article!

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The attack on the board is purely ideological and Harper, backed by the private grain industry, claims it is about “choice.”

http://rabble.ca/news/2010/03/harpers-hitlist-senate-and-canadian-wheat-board

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When the Tory’s have destroyed the CWB, Monsanto etc, will take over western grain.
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2011/10/19-8

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repost from Geri M Jordan – US company Cargill Inc, for one, stands to gain a huge benefit from the dismantelling of the CWB.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargill

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Who funded Harper’s Wheat Board vendetta?

It’s about pasta of all things. Karlheinz Schreiber distributed around $10 million in so-called commissions to kill the wheat board so he could start a pasta factory in the West. Since then, the attack on the CWB has been on behalf of multinational corporations.

http://www.straightgoods.ca/ViewLetter.cfm?REF=200

http://pushedleft.blogspot.com/2011/11/is-it-time-for-farmers-revolt.html

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Secret U.S. Canada Border Deal Hides GMO Takeover: Infowars Nightly News

http://www.prisonplanet.com/secret-u-s-canada-border-deal-hides-gmo-takeover-infowars-nightly-news.html

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]]> Comment on The #petertweeterawards by Donald Fraser http://smallprint.ca/2011/11/02/the-petertweeterawards/comment-page-1/#comment-2938 Donald Fraser Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:20:09 +0000 http://smallprint.ca/?p=1244#comment-2938 thanks, tim. i'm sending out committee invites within the next day or so. keep an eye open for it in your email. thanks, tim. i’m sending out committee invites within the next day or so. keep an eye open for it in your email.

]]> Comment on The #petertweeterawards by Tim Gane http://smallprint.ca/2011/11/02/the-petertweeterawards/comment-page-1/#comment-2934 Tim Gane Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:36:52 +0000 http://smallprint.ca/?p=1244#comment-2934 What a fantastic idea! How does one get involved - I'd certainly like to get involved. Could you email me or DM me details? What a fantastic idea! How does one get involved – I’d certainly like to get involved. Could you email me or DM me details?

]]> Comment on The #petertweeterawards by The #petertweeterawards « The Connection Newspaper http://smallprint.ca/2011/11/02/the-petertweeterawards/comment-page-1/#comment-2933 The #petertweeterawards « The Connection Newspaper Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:34:53 +0000 http://smallprint.ca/?p=1244#comment-2933 [...] http://smallprint.ca/2011/11/02/the-petertweeterawards/ LD_AddCustomAttr("AdOpt", "1"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Origin", "other"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_bg", "ffffff"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_border", "ebeff2"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_text", "333333"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_link", "3a6999"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_url", "a11b1b"); LD_AddCustomAttr("LangId", "1"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Autotag", "technology"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Autotag", "business"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Tag", "articles"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Tag", "events"); LD_AddSlot("wpcom_below_post"); LD_GetBids(); Share this:TwitterFacebookEmailPrintLinkedInLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. « FREE Transportation and Parking for the Festival of Trees [...] [...] http://smallprint.ca/2011/11/02/the-petertweeterawards/ LD_AddCustomAttr("AdOpt", "1"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Origin", "other"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_bg", "ffffff"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_border", "ebeff2"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_text", "333333"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_link", "3a6999"); LD_AddCustomAttr("theme_url", "a11b1b"); LD_AddCustomAttr("LangId", "1"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Autotag", "technology"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Autotag", "business"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Tag", "articles"); LD_AddCustomAttr("Tag", "events"); LD_AddSlot("wpcom_below_post"); LD_GetBids(); Share this:TwitterFacebookEmailPrintLinkedInLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. « FREE Transportation and Parking for the Festival of Trees [...]

]]> Comment on An Open Letter to KPRDSB Trustees, on the Potential Closing of PCVS by Donald Fraser http://smallprint.ca/2011/09/28/an-open-letter-to-kprdsb-trustees-on-the-potential-closing-of-pcvs/comment-page-1/#comment-2568 Donald Fraser Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:36:29 +0000 http://smallprint.ca/?p=1200#comment-2568 thank you, tricia, for joining in on this important dialogue. thank you, tricia, for joining in on this important dialogue.

]]> Comment on An Open Letter to KPRDSB Trustees, on the Potential Closing of PCVS by Tricia Clarkson http://smallprint.ca/2011/09/28/an-open-letter-to-kprdsb-trustees-on-the-potential-closing-of-pcvs/comment-page-1/#comment-2567 Tricia Clarkson Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:30:56 +0000 http://smallprint.ca/?p=1200#comment-2567 Re: Closure of PCVS PLEASE...school board trustees...postpone this most crucial decision to close PCVS until all the facts are in! All emotion aside, it is one of the most important decisions ever to be made for this community, as PCVS is one of the most outstanding historical and cultural educational landmarks in Ontario. The decision to close PCVS should be delayed for the following reasons: 1. Now that we know TASSS still has asbestos, why would we want to move students there where it could impact their health? 2. How much will the renovations cost to remove the asbestos from TASSS to make it less hazardous for students? 3. How much would the renovations cost at PCVS if it were to be used for alternative education programs and other services?. 4. If 10 M is needed to renovate TASSS for board offices, surely there would also be similar costs to get rid of the asbestos for students, accommodate extra students and transport them from other areas. These expenses may end up costing 10M as well. The inspirational design of PCVS (with the wide-open windows looking out onto the community), its location and atmosphere is conducive to creative thinking, scientific advancement, professional pursuits, and artistic and musical endeavours. Alternately, in speaking with teachers from TASSS, the building was poorly designed, chopped up, has a stifling atmosphere and is not conducive to effective communication amongst teachers, staff, and students because of the fragmented layout and design of the building. Framing TASSS as "the more-modern" facility is a misnomer therefore, as it doesn't even have as many upgrades as PCVS. TASSS is more conducive to trades programs and technical workshops that would make a good foundation for Fleming College students rather than trying to cram a diversity of students in there from all walks of life and different parts of the city. Hopefully the only decision that will be made this tonight will be to postpone the decision until further new information is provided including the four questions as stated above. I hope the outcome will be to keep PCVS open for students, as it is one of the most prestigious and historical educational institutions in Ontario. PCVS is bursting with positive energy from hopeful high school students because it has such a unique stimulating environment--which also helps stimulate the downtown economy. This positive and motivating energy in the city's downtown core, could never be replicated by using it for anything other than a high school--The Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School. This very major decision is worthy of a community vote. So why don't we have one? You have sent letters out to parents to vote on much less significant issues. Why don't you send letters out to parents at all of the high schools on this one? This would be the only fair and just way to go about such a major decision. Tricia Clarkson 699 Fortye Drive Peterborough, ON K9K 2G4 705-876-0174 Re: Closure of PCVS

PLEASE…school board trustees…postpone this most crucial decision to close PCVS until all the facts are in! All emotion aside, it is one of the most important decisions ever to be made for this community, as PCVS is one of the most outstanding historical and cultural educational landmarks in Ontario.

The decision to close PCVS should be delayed for the following reasons:

1. Now that we know TASSS still has asbestos, why would we want to move students there where it could impact their health?
2. How much will the renovations cost to remove the asbestos from TASSS to make it less hazardous for students?
3. How much would the renovations cost at PCVS if it were to be used for alternative education programs and other services?.
4. If 10 M is needed to renovate TASSS for board offices, surely there would also be similar costs to get rid of the asbestos for students, accommodate extra students and transport them from other areas. These expenses may end up costing 10M as well.

The inspirational design of PCVS (with the wide-open windows looking out onto the community), its location and atmosphere is conducive to creative thinking, scientific advancement, professional pursuits, and artistic and musical endeavours. Alternately, in speaking with teachers from TASSS, the building was poorly designed, chopped up, has a stifling atmosphere and is not conducive to effective communication amongst teachers, staff, and students because of the fragmented layout and design of the building. Framing TASSS as “the more-modern” facility is a misnomer therefore, as it doesn’t even have as many upgrades as PCVS. TASSS is more conducive to trades programs and technical workshops that would make a good foundation for Fleming College students rather than trying to cram a diversity of students in there from all walks of life and different parts of the city.

Hopefully the only decision that will be made this tonight will be to postpone the decision until further new information is provided including the four questions as stated above. I hope the outcome will be to keep PCVS open for students, as it is one of the most prestigious and historical educational institutions in Ontario. PCVS is bursting with positive energy from hopeful high school students because it has such a unique stimulating environment–which also helps stimulate the downtown economy. This positive and motivating energy in the city’s downtown core, could never be replicated by using it for anything other than a high school–The Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School.

This very major decision is worthy of a community vote. So why don’t we have one? You have sent letters out to parents to vote on much less significant issues. Why don’t you send letters out to parents at all of the high schools on this one? This would be the only fair and just way to go about such a major decision.

Tricia Clarkson
699 Fortye Drive
Peterborough, ON
K9K 2G4
705-876-0174

]]> Comment on dangerous driving through picket line at fleming by Respected Fleming St http://smallprint.ca/2011/09/07/dangerous-driving-through-picket-line-at-fleming/comment-page-1/#comment-2294 Respected Fleming St Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:52:09 +0000 http://smallprint.ca/?p=1152#comment-2294 Howdy, so lets be honest here, JR, not every Fleming Student takes the NoFrills shopping carts and drives over picketers with their cars. Sure we have some people that could use a good disciplinary class or 2 but really, to say because of one moron that over FIVE THOUSAND students from all over the world are "rotten members of the community" and that its such "an awful school", not accurate. My first year was amazing with respectful people and a great place to learn. Come to the school yourself and say hi to ten people, all ten with smile and say hello back, that is the kind of people we are. Urs truly, A respected Fleming Student Howdy, so lets be honest here, JR, not every Fleming Student takes the NoFrills shopping carts and drives over picketers with their cars. Sure we have some people that could use a good disciplinary class or 2 but really, to say because of one moron that over FIVE THOUSAND students from all over the world are “rotten members of the community” and that its such “an awful school”, not accurate. My first year was amazing with respectful people and a great place to learn. Come to the school yourself and say hi to ten people, all ten with smile and say hello back, that is the kind of people we are. Urs truly, A respected Fleming Student

]]> Comment on dangerous driving through picket line at fleming by JR http://smallprint.ca/2011/09/07/dangerous-driving-through-picket-line-at-fleming/comment-page-1/#comment-2287 JR Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:08:21 +0000 http://smallprint.ca/?p=1152#comment-2287 This is why Flemming students have a bad reputation in the city. Rude, disrespectful, awful kids. Bunch of rotten members of our community. What wonderful leaders of tomorrow. My thoughts are with the picketers and hope they are all safe working in such an awful school. This is why Flemming students have a bad reputation in the city. Rude, disrespectful, awful kids. Bunch of rotten members of our community. What wonderful leaders of tomorrow. My thoughts are with the picketers and hope they are all safe working in such an awful school.

]]> Comment on Wade Belak: A Suicide Symptom of Hockey’s Greater Ill by Trevor http://smallprint.ca/2011/08/31/wade-belak-a-suicide-symptom-of-hockeys-greater-ill/comment-page-1/#comment-2282 Trevor Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:43:47 +0000 http://smallprint.ca/?p=1124#comment-2282 To Mitch in Saskatoon - Just because Stevens had 3 elbowing penalties in his whole career does not mean he didn't elbow 3 times, it just means he may have been sneaky enough to get away with it. I love hockey and I love football, 2 sports that have recently seen there share in the negative role concussions play on the lives of players, their families and consequently the fans. The rules of these games have not, in my opinion, evolved as fast as the players have. I agree 2 minutes in the box is of little consequence for a head shot, that could have life long lasting effects. The rules have got to change to reflect the size, speed and skill level of the players that play today. Harsher 1 strike penalties. If for example a player accidently hits Sidney Crosby in the head but they are a first time offender and that scenario happens 2 or 3 times in a game. There is only one individual being punished both literally and figuratively. For example head shots and cheap opportunistic open ice hits should all be dealt with harshly. Immediate and long term suspensions and fines to the player with no pay and heavy fines to the team. In the short term it is going to hurt but in the long term we will be rewarded with a much more entertaining sport to watch. There is no gray area and there is no special treatment. I want to watch skilled players do there thing, I am not paying money to watch the likes of Matt Cooke and Shaun Avery cheap shot there way through a long term career with no ill effects after there days are done. To Mitch in Saskatoon – Just because Stevens had 3 elbowing penalties in his whole career does not mean he didn’t elbow 3 times, it just means he may have been sneaky enough to get away with it. I love hockey and I love football, 2 sports that have recently seen there share in the negative role concussions play on the lives of players, their families and consequently the fans. The rules of these games have not, in my opinion, evolved as fast as the players have. I agree 2 minutes in the box is of little consequence for a head shot, that could have life long lasting effects. The rules have got to change to reflect the size, speed and skill level of the players that play today. Harsher 1 strike penalties. If for example a player accidently hits Sidney Crosby in the head but they are a first time offender and that scenario happens 2 or 3 times in a game. There is only one individual being punished both literally and figuratively. For example head shots and cheap opportunistic open ice hits should all be dealt with harshly. Immediate and long term suspensions and fines to the player with no pay and heavy fines to the team. In the short term it is going to hurt but in the long term we will be rewarded with a much more entertaining sport to watch. There is no gray area and there is no special treatment. I want to watch skilled players do there thing, I am not paying money to watch the likes of Matt Cooke and Shaun Avery cheap shot there way through a long term career with no ill effects after there days are done.

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