ARC'S REVUE

Booze banned on London's Tube - but not before rowdy send-off

2008-06-04T17:47:00.000-04:00

Booze banned on London's Tube - but not before rowdy send-off: "Police were kept busy as people using London's Tube took advantage of the last night that drinking alcohol was allowed in the underground train network.

Revellers held rowdy parties inside train carriages late Saturday in a city that has gained a reputation for reckless binge drinking — and now the new mayor's attempts to curb public rowdiness"

Beijing Olympic organizers apologize for booklet

2008-06-04T17:43:00.000-04:00

Beijing Olympic organizers apologize for booklet: "It also describes the physically disabled as having 'unusual personalities because of disfigurement' and says they 'can be stubborn and controlling.'

'For example, some physically disabled are isolated, unsocial and introspective; they usually do not volunteer to contact people,' the document says. 'Sometimes they are overly protective of themselves, especially when they are called 'crippled' or 'paralyzed.''"

Beijing Olympic organizers apologize for booklet - Yahoo! Canada News

2008-06-04T16:10:00.000-04:00

Beijing Olympic organizers apologize for booklet - Yahoo! Canada News: "It also describes the physically disabled as having 'unusual personalities because of disfigurement' and says they 'can be stubborn and controlling.'

'For example, some physically disabled are isolated, unsocial and introspective; they usually do not volunteer to contact people,"

Hotel plans hit sour note for Sound of Music mansion

2008-05-22T17:34:00.000-04:00

Hotel plans hit sour note for Sound of Music mansion: "Residents living near the former home of the von Trapp family immortalized in the movie The Sound of Music are protesting plans to run a hotel out of the 125-year-old mansion on the outskirts of Salzburg, Austria.

'We will fight this with all means at our disposal,' said Andreas Braunbruck, who lives near the Villa Trapp in a neighbourhood already teeming with tourists seeking a glimpse of the house."

Spark | CBC Radio | Will my TV stop working in February?

2008-05-21T14:07:00.000-04:00

Spark | CBC Radio | Will my TV stop working in February?: "On February 17, 2009 all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting only in digital.' For many Americans with older analog receivers, this means either buying a converter box or not watching over-the-air TV anymore."

Transit Toronto

2008-05-13T13:47:00.000-04:00

Transit Toronto: "How can the TTC improve services for passengers with disabilities?

The TTC is inviting members of the public to talk about how to make transit facilities and services better for passengers with disabilities.

The TTC’s 2008 Accessibility and Disability Accommodation Public Forum takes place from 7 to 9 p.m.:

Tuesday, May 20, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), 1929 Bayview Avenue, at the corner of Kilgour Road.

If you can’t attend, but would like to suggest how the TTC can improve both conventional and Wheel-Trans services for passengers with disabilities, call 416-393-3030, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The Toronto Transit Commission and the Advisory Committee on Accessbile Transportation (ACAT) will review and assess your comments and ideas.

The TTC offers accessbile bus service to the CNIB along the 11 Bayview route from Bayview and Davisville Stations."

CBC Radio Summer

2008-05-12T19:47:00.000-04:00

CBC Radio Summer

Pinsent to host obit show in summer lineup on CBC Radio One

2008-05-12T19:44:00.000-04:00

Pinsent to host obit show in summer lineup on CBC Radio One: "CBC Radio One has added 13 new programs to its summer lineup, including a documentary series of unusual obituaries hosted by actor Gordon Pinsent.

The Late Show, to air weekly, will profile the lives of little known but extraordinary Canadians, from a street kid with dwarfism to an elderly man obsessed with sailing the Northwest Passage"

TheStar.com | HealthZone | Personal stories tell disability history

2008-04-23T09:53:00.000-04:00

TheStar.com | HealthZone | Personal stories tell disability history: "'The pressure on me to breathe without (a ventilator) lasted five years,' Essex says – until her father put his foot down. With the help of a newly invented chest-size breathing apparatus, Rev. Roy Essex ignored the protests of the institution's doctors and took his daughter home.

'That was the beginning of the rest of my life,' says Essex, now 71 and a grandmother. 'I could breathe and sleep without gasping for air."

Out From Under: Disability, History and Things to Remember at the Royal Ontario Museum in April [17] and runs until July 17, 2008.

2008-04-02T12:28:00.001-04:00

IT GOES FROM APRIL 17 THROUGH JULY 16 2008 - ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM

Learning & Teaching Office - Ryerson University: "A child’s trunk. A pile of 16 neatly folded grey sweat suits. A Canadian flag. On their own, they may not have anything in common. But together, they are a part of an activist exhibition of Canadian Disability History created by students, alumni, community collaborators and faculty in the School of Disability Studies.

It started with a history course, a pedagogical innovation in which each participant was asked to arrive not with a head full of ideas but with an everyday object. Subverting the notion of history as grand events, these “things” chronicled a hidden history of significant struggle in the lives of people with disabilities and their allies.

Out From Under: Disability, History and Things to Remember at the Royal Ontario Museum in April [17 and runs until July 17, 2008. It is a unique exhibit and a groundbreaking event as disability history becomes public history at one of Canada’s pre-eminent museums.

In their presentation, the speakers will illuminate the discoveries they made as “one thing just led to another” along the pathway from teachers to curators. The biggest discovery was how fruitful it can be to fall into history. Unexpected riches emerge when you move from ‘knowing’ to ‘wondering’ and from ‘telling’ to ‘trusting."

out in the blogosphere

2008-03-30T01:05:00.000-04:00

mentioned in cyberspace

buschic's Thoughts - thoughts and feelings and a good week.: "I finally got to see a person that I want to have a great friendship with, His name is Adam, and he is really cool!"

BEST EVER BLONDE JOKE?

2008-03-21T19:52:00.000-04:00

BEST EVER BLONDE JOKE?

A blonde calls her boyfriend and says, "Please come over here and help
me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can't figure out how to get
started."

Her boyfriend asks, "What is it supposed to be when it's finished?"

The blonde says, "According to the picture on the box, it's a rooster."

Her boyfriend decides to go over and help with the puzzle.

She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over
the table.

He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to
her and says,

"First of all, no matter what we do, we're not going to be able to
assemble these pieces into anything resembling a rooster."

He takes her hand and says, "Second, I want you to relax. Let's have a
nice cup of tea, and then .." he said with a deep sigh, . .. . . ......

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"Let's put all the Corn Flakes back in the box

WHY MEN ARE NEVER DEPRESSED:

2008-03-21T18:48:00.000-04:00

WHY MEN ARE NEVER DEPRESSED:

Men Are Just Happier People-- What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can be President. You can never be pregnant. You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a water park. Car mechanics tell you the truth. The world is your urinal. You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character. Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100. People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them. New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.

One mood all the time.

Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff about tanks. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open all your own jars. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.

Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough. You almost never have strap problems in public. You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes. Everything on your face stays its original color. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. You only have to shave your face and neck.

You can play with toys all your life. One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You can 'do' your nails with a pocket knife. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.

You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

No wonder men are happier.

Send this to the women who can handle it and to the men who will enjoy reading it

Maundy Thursday - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2008-03-20T17:56:00.000-04:00

Maundy Thursday - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "In the Christian liturgical calendar, Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday is the feast or holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter that commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. It is the fifth day of Holy Week, and is preceded by Holy Wednesday and followed by Good Friday.

On this day four events are commemorated: the washing of the Disciples' feet by Jesus Christ, the institution of the Mystery of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper, the agony of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, the betrayal of Christ by Judas Iscariot."

TheStar.com - Special Section - Earth Hour

2008-03-20T12:46:00.000-04:00

TheStar.com - Special Section - Earth Hour: "E a r t h H o u r
M a r c h 29 , 2 0 0 8 , 8 p. m."

Earth Hour - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2008-03-20T12:42:00.000-04:00

Earth Hour - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Earth Hour will be held in Sydney, Melbourne, Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, Tel Aviv and other cities on 29 March 2008."

Stuff White People Like

2008-03-12T11:00:00.000-04:00

Stuff White People Like: "This blog is devoted to stuff that white people like"

CBC Radio Two to revamp daytime programming

2008-03-07T12:01:00.000-05:00

CBC Radio Two to revamp daytime programming: "The online service will include three new web-only radio stations, each dedicated to a different genre — classical, singer-songwriter or jazz.

The specialized online radio stations will be designed to appeal to listeners who want a more intense experience in a particular genre, McGuire said.

'Music lives in that digital space,' she said. 'This is an advancement in integration. Radio Two won't be limited to being a terrestrial service.'"

CBC Radio Two to revamp daytime programming

2008-03-04T16:23:00.000-05:00

CBC Radio Two to revamp daytime programming: "The plan for weekday programming on CBC Radio Two is:

* 6-10 a.m.: A music program dedicated to a range of genres, including classical, pop, jazz and roots music.
* 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: A classical program that will emphasize the most popular and accessible classical music, including Mozart, Beethoven and other favourites.
* 3-6 p.m.: A drive-home show focusing on vocal music, including many new artists."

Calendar Project - Home of Lightning and Sunbird�

2008-03-03T12:53:00.000-05:00

Mozilla Sunbird is a free, open source, cross-platform calendar application developed by the Mozilla Foundation, Sun Microsystems and many volunteers.^[3] Announced in July 2003^[4], Sunbird is a standalone version of the now discontinued Mozilla Calendar Extension.

Calendar Project - Home of Lightning and Sunbird�: "Mozilla-style ease-of-use for your calendar. Sunbird� lets you manage your schedule easily, and store it where you want to."

Jeff Healey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2008-03-03T12:47:00.000-05:00

Jeff Healey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Norman Jeffrey Healey (March 25, 1966 – March 2, 2008), [1] known professionally as Jeff Healey, was a Canadian jazz and blues-rock guitarist and vocalist."

Google Calendar

2008-02-26T18:10:00.000-05:00

Google Calendar

Google Calendar, previously code-named "CL2", is a contact- and time-management web application offered by Google. It allows users to synchronize their Gmail contacts with a web-based calendar. It became available on April 13, 2006 and is currently in beta stages. While users are not required to have a Gmail account, they are required to have a free Google Account in order to use the software.

Student In Wheelchair Plans To Hit The Road To raise Awareness

2008-01-15T12:36:00.000-05:00

Student In Wheelchair Plans To Hit The Road To raise Awareness: "Student In Wheelchair Plans To Hit The Road To raise Awareness

Thu, January 10, 2008
By JENNI DUNNING, SPECIAL TO SUN MEDIA

His electric wheelchair runs only 10 kilometres an hour, but Jeffrey Preston is determined to ride it from London to Ottawa in 40 days this spring.

Preston, 24, of Port Elgin, has congenital muscular dystrophy. He's making the 650-km trek to raise awareness of the 'bad' conditions of Ontario's transportation systems for disabled people."

Ruling lets severely disabled off hook for cost of extra seats

2008-01-10T18:22:00.000-05:00

Ruling lets severely disabled off hook for cost of extra seats: "Canadian airlines have a year to stop charging those with severe disabilities for extra seats they need after a landmark decision by the Canadian Transportation Agency on Thursday."

Dementia

2008-01-02T19:31:00.000-05:00

Dementia

Below are four ( 4) questions and a bonus question. You have to answer them instantly. You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately . OK?

Let's find out just how clever you really are....

Ready? GO!!! (scroll down)

First Question
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Y ou are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?

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Answer: If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong! If you ove rtake the second person and you take his place, you are second!

Try not to screw up next time. Now answer the second question, but don't take as much time as you took for the first question, OK?

Second Question :
If you overtake the last person, the n you are...? (scroll down)

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Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person?

You're not very good at this, are you?

Third Question:
Very tricky arithmetic! Note: This must be done in your head only. Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator . Try it.

Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000 Now add 30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000 . Now add 10. What is the total?

Scroll down for answer.....

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Did you get 5000 ?

The correct answer is actually 4100 .

If you don't believe it, check it with a calculator! Today is definitely not your day, is it? Maybe you'll get the last question right... Maybe.

Fourth Question :

Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter?

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Did you Answer Nunu? NO! Of course it isn't.
Her name is Mary. Read the question again!

Okay, now the bonus round:

A mute person goes into a shop and wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing his teeth he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done.
Next, a blind man comes into the shop who wants to buy a pair of sunglasses; how does HE indicate what he wants?

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He just has to open his mouth and ask...
It's really very simple.

PASS TH IS ON TO FRUSTRATE THE
SMART PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE!
Have a nice day everyone