Your favourite moment
What is your favourite Sean Connery moment? Is it Bond? Is it as Indiana Jones' father? Or is it from the Hunt for Red October?
He says he's not acting anymore. I don't believe it.
Don't mess with this man...
There's a few things people should always remember. Don't pull on Superman's cape...Don't pee in the wind...and never ever ever get in a drinking competition with the Skuller. I know better, but last night, a first semester friend named Dave found out the hard way. The Skuller is not a man, he's an alcohol vacuum - a drinking machine.
While we here at www.gordprisco.blogspot.com don't condone drinking at the level of the Skuller, he seems to be in his element when drinking...or his 'office' if you will.
For example, you've heard of athletes in "the zone." Well, if you'll take a look at picture #2 in this set, look at Skuller's eyes. He is staring down his opponent, daring him to keep up. And when the Skuller wins, he raises his arm in victory.
Unfortunately/Fortunately, much of what Skuller had to drink was given back to the canal as he you can see in picture #4.
And another thing about the Skuller...people from Bond would know where Varsity Towers is in relation to the Skuller's home at North Tower Residence. (above Don's Tavern). Well, there was only one way of getting the drinking maniac home last night - Regent Taxi. He is the first man in Bond history to take a cab 200 yards. But while there is a direct route to walk over a bridge, driving isn't so simple. The bridge is locked off to cars. Drivers must take the highway and go around through the main entrance to the University, and then Voila, you're home...$13 later.
KL Corner with Chris Malciw
This column needs no introduction. Here he is, Kirkland Lake Chris on Income Trusts.
"Oh since there's been a few political comments made here I thought I'd add something I found interesting in the Nations Capital of Ottawa. A 15 month RCMP prope into the Finance Department has revealed a possible breach of trust on the part of a senior public servant. That public servant has been suspended without pay and charged with criminal breach of trust.
These allegations stem from the previous Liberal governments policy towards income trusts. Word is the Liberals were about to announce a reduction or nullification of tax on income trusts or a reduced tax on dividened distributed from income trusts. The problem stems from the charged public servants use of that confidential information to incur personal gains from these securities. The investigation was, however, initially prompted by allegations of a possible leak in the department to market players and other stakeholders prior to the Minister of Finance at the times (Ralph Goodale) announcement in the house. This announcement was thwarted, however, as an election was called so the Liberals were never able to put any of these initiatives into practice.
The now Conservative government came under fire when in October 2006 they announced a tax on income trusts would be created. The Conservativees were criticized for this since they promised not to tax income trusts. There were a number of businesses in the process of converting into income trusts, such as BCE and Telus who have now since ended this process. Many investors were hurt, but the market appears to have settled on this issue.
These new events, however, have led to much criticism of the Liberals since the breach of trust occurred on their watch. With a possible election on the horizon it would appear that the Liberals have lost some steam over the Conservatives on this issue and will now have to try and explain a further scandal (in addition to the Sponsorship scandal which is said to have heavily contributed to their ousting after being in power for over 10 years).
Sorry for the long comment but I thought it was interesting. "
Does everything but fix divots
These before and after photos show an unhappy shower head and a happy shower head. Thanks to a great deal at Kmart, my shower head can be comforted in the fact that it's got some shower jewelery. Originally $9.99, reduced to $7, and then $6. But I found myself at the register, the price came up $5. I wasn't complaining. What a bargain. Unfortunately they didn't give me a further student discount.
I am told that shower caddies will be on sale until Sunday.
Thanks to the Culinary Critic aka Matt Lorkin, for driving me to Robina Town Centre to make this purchase.
This and that...
- Last night was the Law Student's Association staff vs student debate. You'll remember that last semester the students won lead by yours truly....ok, I didn't quite lead us, but take a look at me in the picture seen above. I was probably making a great joke followed by an unmatched argument. Anyway, enough about me (but the reason I had to put this picture up is because there is no photographic evidence of last night's debate). The students prevailed last night, but the debate was a disgrace. Kudos go to Lizzie Greene, Alex Stratigos, Luke Stanistreet and the new Professor Lee. Dylan and Joel Butler were an absolute embarrassment. I have it from good sources that the Staff would have won if not for Butler's shameful performance. I wonder if he'll be reprimanded by his Valentine?
- In other news, I have been appointed to the executive of the Canadian Law Student's Association at Bond University. My official title will be publications director...or something like that. Look out for our newsletter next week.
Big Time
- If you don't know who Al Pyette is, you should. He can be seen above. A former hockey star yes, a current golf star not so much - but it's a good finish in the pose. Al was drafted into the National Hockey League in 1973 by the now defunct California Golden Seals. See this site for Al's Hockey Stats from 1973-74. He once scored six goals in one game, which included two posts. Next game, he didn't touch the puck.
- A trip to Sydney Australia involves taking 400 pictures of the Opera House.
- Facebook is quickly becoming an addiction. But here's a pet peeve - people that add you as a friend, then don't say hi when you walk by them. What's up with that?
- Jordo once said the crows were taking over the world. This video may be evidence that he is correct.
The week that was....
- Facebook. It seems as though this phenomenon is addictive. Waiting for something to happen, someone to tag you in a photo, someone to post on your wall, someone to send you a private message. But what a way to keep in contact and see what people are doing. That's all I have to say about that.
- The Raptors are the real deal. Dare I say that I'd rather have Chris Bosh than Carmelo Anthony?...and maybe even Lebron James? Ok, not sure on those, but it's closer than I ever thought it would be.
- First Club 20 this week. Another great time. What university in Canada could you rope off an area outside the law library and have a drink and pizza with your peers all for $10. The swan song semester is bitter sweet.
- I'm still addicted to ESPN podcasts.
- By the way, wear your sunscreen. I got a little lesson yesterday. I could be put on a platter.
- Is this blog funny? No. It's not.
- If you're a basketball fan you've got to follow Gilbert Arenas' blog. Hilarious.
Random Ants
- Every once in a while i see an ant in my room. Every once in a while an ant goes to ant heaven.
- The Colts won the Superbowl. I feel the same way as I did when Australia took the Ashes back or when the Brisbane Broncos won the Grand Final.
- Residence Wars have begun. Last Wednesday North Tower put in a good performance at Frisbee and Touch Rugby. We won nothing. But had the most people show up - apparently there is a prize for that. This week it's basketball. Just wait till I dunk on someone.
- I am watching an infomercial on the swivel sweeper.
- I am glad most of the psychopaths that commented on this page are gone. I think they're back in the home on the hill where all the happy people live.
- The Bond Van is for sale. This is a developing story...(not for me).
