Check out this guy at the last Hamilton Tiger Cats game...
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Guys Just Need to Know
The constant desire by guys to prove to themselves that they are indeed "The Man" will lead to some feats of inspiration, brilliance, and amazement. Then there are some others situations that will include inspiration, brilliance and amazement, but also alcohol and CFL goalposts.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Batman Fights Line Times Too
Came across this fantastic Batman spoof...
http://revision3.com/filmriot/batman/#seek=575
http://revision3.com/filmriot/batman/#seek=575
"I mean I don't know percentages, but that sucks."
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Welcome BACK
hmmmm... so a couple days since my last post.... couple.
I WILL be much more active with this now that I have my time back. It's been a slow and busy start to summer and I now have alot more to write about. Funny that I say that cause I just wanted to put a quick post up to make sure people knew I was still around. Going to see Ben Harper on Thursday and will likely post when I get home!
A couple of funny pics that I have come accross in the last little bit that you guys may find interesting! 
I have one more but its on my phone... will add it later tonight!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Planet Earth
After catching bits and pieces of Planet Earth when it was on the Discovery Channel, I was desperately looking to watch the entire set. Then my sister got it for Christmas and my
jealousy started. Well it is now the end of April and I FINALLY got a hold of the set. I just started watching it (3 hour session) and my amazement has not subsided.
jealousy started. Well it is now the end of April and I FINALLY got a hold of the set. I just started watching it (3 hour session) and my amazement has not subsided. If you have never heard of Planet Earth, you are missing one of the most spectacular documentarie
s ever done. This thing is serious. The box set includes approximately 40 hous, yes two complete days, of high definition filmed specticals that will repeatidly make you say "whoa", or "oh my god", or nothing at all as you watch in amazement.
s ever done. This thing is serious. The box set includes approximately 40 hous, yes two complete days, of high definition filmed specticals that will repeatidly make you say "whoa", or "oh my god", or nothing at all as you watch in amazement.Completed in 2006 by the BBC, it takes an indepth (understatement) look at everthing that is amazing in the world and things you would never have though
t amazing until you view this. With six DVD's in the initial Planet Earth, and three "episodes" on each DVD it may seem long. But done in one hour segments, you will find yourself reaching back into the box for another disc as you notice your day just went by.
The pure grandness of the video work and the captivating narration just grabs you and holds on. Borrow, buy, or rent this box set. You can get the Planet Earth by itself, or the 'entire' set which includes the other collections done by BBC including 'The Blue Planet: Seas of Life', 'The Life of Birds', and 'The Life of Mammals'. At a cost of about $100cdn, it is well worth the investment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_Earth_(TV_series)
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Boston Bruins Hockey Rules
Well with the playoffs starting for this years Stanley Cup (National Hockey League for those who may not know...) and I came across this from a buddy who sent it to me. Pretty freakin funny clips. The simplicy and great humor make them so good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7YAfb1Yrbc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cr89xbl26g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRDuNwXeOzE
The second one is especially good since the Bruins are playing their archrival, The Montreal Canadians in the first round starting tonight.
PS. can anyone suggest in the comments how to have the clip actually on the blog and not just the link?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7YAfb1Yrbc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cr89xbl26g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRDuNwXeOzE
The second one is especially good since the Bruins are playing their archrival, The Montreal Canadians in the first round starting tonight.
PS. can anyone suggest in the comments how to have the clip actually on the blog and not just the link?
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Wow, I'm good!
Not an hour after I made my post. The leaders of the protest decided to open up the roads to allow cars to travel again. They will continue to protest, but will remain on the grounds of Parliament. Some have begun a hunger strike since they can't block traffic anymore. Which is fine, as long as buddy isn't on the road.
Looking for support by annoying? Doesn't seem logical to me.
One of my favorite things about living and being Canadian is its acceptance of other cultures, religions, languages and the people of the world. We are a very multicultural country and are better for it. Once in a while people in Canada are affected by the events that are occurring in the country their families have called home. While I completely agree with their right to ask for support from our government, and I would expect our government to extend any positive pressure it can on the international community.
But for me, there has been a line crossed this past week.
For a quick background story in case your reading this and have limited international knowledge. In the country of Sri Lanka (20 million people), which is off the coast of India, there is a civil war that has been going on since 1983 in which the government of Sri Lanka is fighting the militant group called the Tamil Tigers (no connection to the Detroit Tigers). This group is fighting the government to gain an independent section of the island for their people. This group has been designated a 'Terrorist group' by 32 countries which include Canada. This group has stated that there is a genocide of its people by the Sri Lankan government and wants the Canadian government to put political pressure on the government to end the war.
A couple quick things... 1) I do not support terrorism in any other way than picking on my sister. 2) No government should be allowed to treat anybody living peacefully inside its borders poorly.
Now back to how this directly affects me. As I said above, Tamil Canadians have recently protested this civil war in Toronto, but these protests have recently made their way up to the nations capital, Ottawa. This city is no stranger to protests, and another great Canadian thing is the ability to peacefully show your displeasure on the steps of our government buildings. But these people have decided that the status quo is not good enough. Instead of pr
otesting on the grounds, they have taken to the streets. For the last three days, they have blocked streets in the downtown core of Ottawa making traffic crazy. Not only are they blocking two of the major roads, they also blocked the Transitway (one way streets through the core that are for buses only) creating massive delays as these buses now have to travel in the congested streets.
Why is it that these people think making morning and evening rush hour insane and delaying people up to three hours in their commute will gain them public support? If our government sides with people who have no respect for the common citizen of OUR country, I will be severely disappointed. While if the statements they have made about the genocide are correct, I support their wishes for help from our government, I can not understand why they think causing disruptions to about 1 million peoples daily lives will help their cause. Just act peacefully and ask for support from the masses. Our country is different and we will help those in need. We will not side with a terrorist organization, but if people are being hurt, killed or victimized, our government WILL help.
On a side note, the man in the picture talking is a Member of Parliament and has attacked in the House of Commons later that day for "participating in a terrorist rally".
GO HOME, WRITE LETTERS TO YOUR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH A DEMONSTRATION IN A NON-DISRUPTIVE WAY!!! ENOUGH OF THE DISRUPTIONS
But for me, there has been a line crossed this past week.
For a quick background story in case your reading this and have limited international knowledge. In the country of Sri Lanka (20 million people), which is off the coast of India, there is a civil war that has been going on since 1983 in which the government of Sri Lanka is fighting the militant group called the Tamil Tigers (no connection to the Detroit Tigers). This group is fighting the government to gain an independent section of the island for their people. This group has been designated a 'Terrorist group' by 32 countries which include Canada. This group has stated that there is a genocide of its people by the Sri Lankan government and wants the Canadian government to put political pressure on the government to end the war.
A couple quick things... 1) I do not support terrorism in any other way than picking on my sister. 2) No government should be allowed to treat anybody living peacefully inside its borders poorly.
Now back to how this directly affects me. As I said above, Tamil Canadians have recently protested this civil war in Toronto, but these protests have recently made their way up to the nations capital, Ottawa. This city is no stranger to protests, and another great Canadian thing is the ability to peacefully show your displeasure on the steps of our government buildings. But these people have decided that the status quo is not good enough. Instead of pr
otesting on the grounds, they have taken to the streets. For the last three days, they have blocked streets in the downtown core of Ottawa making traffic crazy. Not only are they blocking two of the major roads, they also blocked the Transitway (one way streets through the core that are for buses only) creating massive delays as these buses now have to travel in the congested streets.Why is it that these people think making morning and evening rush hour insane and delaying people up to three hours in their commute will gain them public support? If our government sides with people who have no respect for the common citizen of OUR country, I will be severely disappointed. While if the statements they have made about the genocide are correct, I support their wishes for help from our government, I can not understand why they think causing disruptions to about 1 million peoples daily lives will help their cause. Just act peacefully and ask for support from the masses. Our country is different and we will help those in need. We will not side with a terrorist organization, but if people are being hurt, killed or victimized, our government WILL help.
On a side note, the man in the picture talking is a Member of Parliament and has attacked in the House of Commons later that day for "participating in a terrorist rally".
GO HOME, WRITE LETTERS TO YOUR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH A DEMONSTRATION IN A NON-DISRUPTIVE WAY!!! ENOUGH OF THE DISRUPTIONS
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Insensitive or Coincidence
On April 2, the fiance of Vancouver Canuck player Taylor Pyatt died in a car accident while on vacation in Jamaica. Pyatt left the team after hearing of the tragedy for obvious reasons.
Tonight, Vancouver plays its first game since the accident in Edmonton. In the very first period, about five minutes into the game there is a whistle. This is the song they play...
Girls by The Beastie Boys - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7PlMoVzd3k
So I thought to myself. Is that insensitive or just a weird coincidence? After thinking for a minute I'm okay with it and chalk it up as weird. But then the very next whistle they play this song...
Striptease by Hawksley Workman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1zywSttByM
WHAT... there is no way in my opinion that the two songs are a complete coincidence. Absolutely not, once maybe, but Girls and followed by a song that repeats "I want you back"! COMMON, you would know going into this game to watch weird lyrics wouldn't you in this kinda situation.
I'd love to know if anyone else noticed this or what their thoughts are. Leave a comment!
Tonight, Vancouver plays its first game since the accident in Edmonton. In the very first period, about five minutes into the game there is a whistle. This is the song they play...
Girls by The Beastie Boys - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7PlMoVzd3k
So I thought to myself. Is that insensitive or just a weird coincidence? After thinking for a minute I'm okay with it and chalk it up as weird. But then the very next whistle they play this song...
Striptease by Hawksley Workman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1zywSttByM
WHAT... there is no way in my opinion that the two songs are a complete coincidence. Absolutely not, once maybe, but Girls and followed by a song that repeats "I want you back"! COMMON, you would know going into this game to watch weird lyrics wouldn't you in this kinda situation.
I'd love to know if anyone else noticed this or what their thoughts are. Leave a comment!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Smells like: Jail Bait
So in my retail class today we were "learning" about how business' set up their stores to take advantage of store size, merchandise display, customer funnelling, and all other wonders that are the retail world. We had an activity (no, I'm not in grade three) where we had to come up with an appropriate store layout, using the same size of store, for different types of stores. Ours, a high end furniture store, was joined by the main staples of any mall; sports merchandise store, book store, and tween clothing store.
We had to talk about the lighting, smell, music, and overall atmosphere we were going for. To give you an example of what I THINK our prof was looking for I'll describe ours. It was laid out in a loop type format with different sections located in the different corners of the store with living room stuff in the middle. The smell of the store would be the typical "fresh leather" (no not dead cow smell you evil vegetarians) with a side of "home" smell. Lighting would be just less than a "typical" indoor amount of light with spotlights making which ever article was the focal point of that room stand out. Music would be of a classical maybe jazzy nature. We also kicked around the idea of taking a survey and playing the "choice" of whatever demographic was the most populated in the store at any given time.
Well
The Tween store group was last to present and this is what they came up with. The entire class was silent.
The store layout would be of a main aisle coming down with branches kinda like a set of ribs (okay, sounds fine so far... the 'ribs' comment was weird but I could picture it). The music would be "the kinda music those kids listen to" (ummm okay). There would be manikins dressed in the clothes to show what is available in the store (great idea), some with their shits on and their pants around them on the floor (what did she just say?), and it will smell like jail bait. (WHAT DID SHE JUST SAY!!!!)
That was it. This is how she finished the presentation "it will smell like jail bait". The ENTIRE class had no idea how to react. It was honestly the most shocked I have ever been in a class. SMELLS LIKE JAIL BAIT!!!! unreal
We had to talk about the lighting, smell, music, and overall atmosphere we were going for. To give you an example of what I THINK our prof was looking for I'll describe ours. It was laid out in a loop type format with different sections located in the different corners of the store with living room stuff in the middle. The smell of the store would be the typical "fresh leather" (no not dead cow smell you evil vegetarians) with a side of "home" smell. Lighting would be just less than a "typical" indoor amount of light with spotlights making which ever article was the focal point of that room stand out. Music would be of a classical maybe jazzy nature. We also kicked around the idea of taking a survey and playing the "choice" of whatever demographic was the most populated in the store at any given time.
Well
The Tween store group was last to present and this is what they came up with. The entire class was silent.
The store layout would be of a main aisle coming down with branches kinda like a set of ribs (okay, sounds fine so far... the 'ribs' comment was weird but I could picture it). The music would be "the kinda music those kids listen to" (ummm okay). There would be manikins dressed in the clothes to show what is available in the store (great idea), some with their shits on and their pants around them on the floor (what did she just say?), and it will smell like jail bait. (WHAT DID SHE JUST SAY!!!!)
That was it. This is how she finished the presentation "it will smell like jail bait". The ENTIRE class had no idea how to react. It was honestly the most shocked I have ever been in a class. SMELLS LIKE JAIL BAIT!!!! unreal
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Am I learning history?
Wow, that last blog was a little long... lets try to keep this one a little more reasonable shall we?
So I was in my Integrated Marketing Communications class the other day and while we were looking at different types of traditional advertising in newspapers, on radio, billboards, and that kinda thing I had a thought.
Are we learning what is GOING to work for us, or what DID work for people. At no point have we learnt anything about new methods of street marketing or the idea generation process that comes up with these unique eye catching successful methods. I understand that to know how to do physics you have to know that 1+1=2, and that with this basic education and our own personal growth will ultimately be what makes us successful and stand out from the rest. But why are we not being taught the things that will make us stand out from the rest?
With this in mind I have taken it upon myself to read, watch, and view as much 'other' marketing methods as I can. This blog will be a way for me to get feedback from YOU about concepts, what works, what doesn't, and THIS will be my education. Some of you know about my recent obsession (definitely the wrong word... creepy) with Sam Ewen and the Interference inc. way of marketing, so he/they will be a heavy influence on the first couple of blogs until my wings are spread.
I was about to post a link to their website, but since I'll probably talk about them somewhat soon I'll wait for it.
So I was in my Integrated Marketing Communications class the other day and while we were looking at different types of traditional advertising in newspapers, on radio, billboards, and that kinda thing I had a thought.
Are we learning what is GOING to work for us, or what DID work for people. At no point have we learnt anything about new methods of street marketing or the idea generation process that comes up with these unique eye catching successful methods. I understand that to know how to do physics you have to know that 1+1=2, and that with this basic education and our own personal growth will ultimately be what makes us successful and stand out from the rest. But why are we not being taught the things that will make us stand out from the rest?
With this in mind I have taken it upon myself to read, watch, and view as much 'other' marketing methods as I can. This blog will be a way for me to get feedback from YOU about concepts, what works, what doesn't, and THIS will be my education. Some of you know about my recent obsession (definitely the wrong word... creepy) with Sam Ewen and the Interference inc. way of marketing, so he/they will be a heavy influence on the first couple of blogs until my wings are spread.
I was about to post a link to their website, but since I'll probably talk about them somewhat soon I'll wait for it.
Lost Dog
So I think this is perfect timing for my first real blog.
Last Monday, as I was getting our two boys ready for daycare, I let the dog outside in the back. Got the boys ready, into the van and came back inside to let Gizmo in from the back. Well he was gone. Giz has taken off before, but since winter was here I forgot he can squeeze through the side of the gate (he is a ten pound Shih Tzu). The three of us got into the van and did a quick drive through the neighborhood. Unfortunately I had an intense exam review that same morning and really had NO time to be looking but did a little. Went around our the usual areas that he used to run to but no luck. I ended up dropping the boys off at daycare and went to school.
Made it back to the house and made a call to the SPCA around 2 to report him missing. Took a drive and walks around the neighborhood but didn't find a trace of him. Nothing that entire day. We made calls to the Humane Society and the vet but nothing.
Day 2: Tuesday
Poster time. Made up some posters for 'Missing Dog' and put them all over the neighborhood. Still nothing.
Day 3: Wednesday
After hearing nothing, it was time to go back to the SPCA, and nothing there. More posters, but this time we extend the area we put them in and hit all the grocery stores and corner stores in the area. We also go to Tim Horton's to ask to put a poster there. They say 'no'. Nice community support. For a company that positions itself as a member of the community I would think they would be willing to help out one of those neighbors. I even went out and put one up on a garbage can facing the drivethru and away from the store. It was down two hours later. Thanks for your support Tim.
Day 4: Thursday
Still nothing. Search zone expanded to include areas where not even the Littlest Hobo could make it to. We still haven't even received a call saying anyone had even seen him that day.
Day 5: Friday
Can't say there is much hope left. Another trip to the SPCA turns up nothing.
Day 6: Saturday
A tip... our neighbor's daughters friends dad said he saw a little dog walking alone by his house (which isn't far from our house) on Monday morning. He didn't stop him because it looked like he knew where he was going. Good Call. So we up the search in that area which includes alot of walking, more posters and lots of whistling. Still nothing.
Day 7: Sunday
Decide to expand search again after yesterday didn't turn up anything. We start putting up posters in the neighborhood behind where Giz had been seen. Although he would have had to cross a field, mini canyon and a small river... Nothing. It was around 8pm and I got a call on my cell from Michelle (my wife). There was a lady at our house claiming she had GIZ!!!! at her home.
Day 8: Monday
Around 10am (7 days and 2 hours since he took off) Gizmo is FINALLY home.
Now time for this ladies story.
About 45 minutes after Giz took off from the house, she was driving up the main road and saw Giz almost get hit by a car in front of her. She pulled over and picked him up. She took a look and Giz had no tags (they must have been pulled off at some point) and didn't know what to do so she took him home with her (about 15 minutes up the highway). When she got home around 9:30, she called the SPCA to report the found dog (which was about four hours before I called, and NEVER was told that someone had found a dog that matched the description we provided). Well because she lived so far away (one of her daughters lives somewhat in the area), she never saw any of the posters that we put up. SO after a couple of days she and her other daughter and son decided they would keep him. They bathed him, brushed him and took really good care of him. They even went as far as naming him. Two names came up that didn't fit... Fluffy and Twister.... so they settled on............. GIZMO! CRAZY!!! She later said "no wonder he was so well trained, we were calling him the right name!" Then on Saturday morning, this other ladies daughter called her mom and said she was in a store and thinks she saw a poster for the dog they found. So that next day the lady comes into town finds a poster and swings by the house to tell us she found GIZ!
Now Giz has resumed his normal activities and is snoring on my feet as I type. LOVE IT!
So three things that came out of this insane dog-searching week.
1. This ladies kindness (even though I think she would of been just as happy to keep him) to not only take care of Gizmo, but to give him back after a week is amazing. Living so far away, it would have been 100% assured that we would NEVER have found him. It's nice to know that there are people out there who actually care about other people, even those they have never met.
2. Tim Horton's. http://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/goodwill/index.html Link to there goodwill page. Yeah, goodwill or good publicity? I really question the social responsibility of a company that screens out ALL community bulletins. I understand not wanting for sale signs or garage sale signs and stuff like that, but a lost dog? common.
3. SPCA. They received a call at 9am reporting a found dog, and then at 2 when I called to report the lost dog there was no connection made. I was there three times and nothing was ever mentioned to me. STRANGE
Last Monday, as I was getting our two boys ready for daycare, I let the dog outside in the back. Got the boys ready, into the van and came back inside to let Gizmo in from the back. Well he was gone. Giz has taken off before, but since winter was here I forgot he can squeeze through the side of the gate (he is a ten pound Shih Tzu). The three of us got into the van and did a quick drive through the neighborhood. Unfortunately I had an intense exam review that same morning and really had NO time to be looking but did a little. Went around our the usual areas that he used to run to but no luck. I ended up dropping the boys off at daycare and went to school.
Made it back to the house and made a call to the SPCA around 2 to report him missing. Took a drive and walks around the neighborhood but didn't find a trace of him. Nothing that entire day. We made calls to the Humane Society and the vet but nothing.
Day 2: Tuesday
Poster time. Made up some posters for 'Missing Dog' and put them all over the neighborhood. Still nothing.
Day 3: Wednesday
After hearing nothing, it was time to go back to the SPCA, and nothing there. More posters, but this time we extend the area we put them in and hit all the grocery stores and corner stores in the area. We also go to Tim Horton's to ask to put a poster there. They say 'no'. Nice community support. For a company that positions itself as a member of the community I would think they would be willing to help out one of those neighbors. I even went out and put one up on a garbage can facing the drivethru and away from the store. It was down two hours later. Thanks for your support Tim.
Day 4: Thursday
Still nothing. Search zone expanded to include areas where not even the Littlest Hobo could make it to. We still haven't even received a call saying anyone had even seen him that day.
Day 5: Friday
Can't say there is much hope left. Another trip to the SPCA turns up nothing.
Day 6: Saturday
A tip... our neighbor's daughters friends dad said he saw a little dog walking alone by his house (which isn't far from our house) on Monday morning. He didn't stop him because it looked like he knew where he was going. Good Call. So we up the search in that area which includes alot of walking, more posters and lots of whistling. Still nothing.
Day 7: Sunday
Decide to expand search again after yesterday didn't turn up anything. We start putting up posters in the neighborhood behind where Giz had been seen. Although he would have had to cross a field, mini canyon and a small river... Nothing. It was around 8pm and I got a call on my cell from Michelle (my wife). There was a lady at our house claiming she had GIZ!!!! at her home.
Day 8: Monday
Around 10am (7 days and 2 hours since he took off) Gizmo is FINALLY home.
Now time for this ladies story.
About 45 minutes after Giz took off from the house, she was driving up the main road and saw Giz almost get hit by a car in front of her. She pulled over and picked him up. She took a look and Giz had no tags (they must have been pulled off at some point) and didn't know what to do so she took him home with her (about 15 minutes up the highway). When she got home around 9:30, she called the SPCA to report the found dog (which was about four hours before I called, and NEVER was told that someone had found a dog that matched the description we provided). Well because she lived so far away (one of her daughters lives somewhat in the area), she never saw any of the posters that we put up. SO after a couple of days she and her other daughter and son decided they would keep him. They bathed him, brushed him and took really good care of him. They even went as far as naming him. Two names came up that didn't fit... Fluffy and Twister.... so they settled on............. GIZMO! CRAZY!!! She later said "no wonder he was so well trained, we were calling him the right name!" Then on Saturday morning, this other ladies daughter called her mom and said she was in a store and thinks she saw a poster for the dog they found. So that next day the lady comes into town finds a poster and swings by the house to tell us she found GIZ!
Now Giz has resumed his normal activities and is snoring on my feet as I type. LOVE IT!
So three things that came out of this insane dog-searching week.
1. This ladies kindness (even though I think she would of been just as happy to keep him) to not only take care of Gizmo, but to give him back after a week is amazing. Living so far away, it would have been 100% assured that we would NEVER have found him. It's nice to know that there are people out there who actually care about other people, even those they have never met.
2. Tim Horton's. http://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/goodwill/index.html Link to there goodwill page. Yeah, goodwill or good publicity? I really question the social responsibility of a company that screens out ALL community bulletins. I understand not wanting for sale signs or garage sale signs and stuff like that, but a lost dog? common.
3. SPCA. They received a call at 9am reporting a found dog, and then at 2 when I called to report the lost dog there was no connection made. I was there three times and nothing was ever mentioned to me. STRANGE
Monday, March 23, 2009
Welcome to ME
Hey, first post... Some what intimidating
Well my name is Tommy Lynn. I am a marketing student at Algonquin College that is looking to expand my education way past school. By immersing myself in as many different opinions on marketing, I hope to have the real education that will make my life easier and more enjoyable. I plan on talking about marketing on here obviously, but I will also bring up events or situations that I find interesting.
Well my name is Tommy Lynn. I am a marketing student at Algonquin College that is looking to expand my education way past school. By immersing myself in as many different opinions on marketing, I hope to have the real education that will make my life easier and more enjoyable. I plan on talking about marketing on here obviously, but I will also bring up events or situations that I find interesting.
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