I've decided to add a new feature to Kenaz's Blog. Each week I will publish a Tarot spread using the Woo-Woo deck.
First, a little about a Tarot spread. First, you are required to concentrate on a basic question dealing with life such as prosperity, love, health etc. To simplify the reading I have chosen a standard question of "Will this week be a successful one?". Each week this will be asked and I will report what the spread says.
I am using a ten card Celtic spread for maximum effect.
The the deck is first spread out face down in the middle of the table and mixed up thoroughly. The cards are then gathered and played out one card at a time, face up as follows.
The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most common tarot spreads. There is a cross in the center, with a row of 4 cards along the side. This spread will provide a fairly in-depth look at a situation including past, present and external influences. Beginners may want to start with a spread with fewer cards.
Positions: 1 - (beneath the 2 card) Basis of the situation. It represents the general tone of the reading and identifies the problem for the querent.
2 - Crosses the situation. This card shows the challenges or obstacles that are facing the querent.
3 - Subconscious. The true nature of how the querent feels about the matter.
4 - The past. Events of the recent past that will have influence or effect on the matter at hand.
5 - Conscious. The querents known feelings, which should be read in conjunction with card 3.
6 - The future. Something that will come to pass in the near future.
7 - The querent. The attitude and influence of the querent, and the role they play in the situation.
8 - The environment. The surroundings of the querent in this situation (possibly reflecting family, friends or work relationships).
9 - Hopes and fears. This card shows how the querent is feeling about the possible outcome of the situation.
10 - Final outcome. This is how the situation will play ou
Now the reading for the week of July 22-28 05.
1.Two of Swords.
Indecision,balanced forces,tension,a stalemate,opposing traits,in need of direction.
2.Four of Penticles.
Material gain but leading to nothing beyond. Gifts, Inheritance,Greed, Lack of generousity.
3.Seven of Penticles.
Little progress, impatience, anxiety, investments may be unprofitable.
4.Seven of Cups.
Dreams, an over-active imagination. Scattered efforts. Illusions of success. Selfishness, deception.
5.The Emperor.
Domination, power, the results of action. Leadership, controlled and directed at will.
6.Five of Swords.
Conquest of others, degredation,defeat,slander,failure,cruelity.
7.King of Wands-Reversed.
Severe, unyeilding,strict,intollerance,prejudice,quarrels.
8.Ace of Wands.
Beginning of an enterprise, journey or family.
9.Six of Pentacles-Reversed.
Bribes, unfairness, prosperity os threatened, jealousy, miserablness.
10.Three of Cups.
Pain, gossip, unknown talents remain hidden, over indulgence.
Sounds like a challenging week ahead. It only make you stronger.
Here's a little about the Woo-Woo deck and it's creator. As reviewed at,
http://www.tarotpassages.com/woowoo.htm
The Woo -Woo Tarot
This deck is one of several published by Mystic Eye. It is a Major Arcana - only deck . The cards are larger than average at 3 1/2" X 5 1/4". They feel like they have been laminated, vice coated. The deck was designed as a birthday gift. The art appears to be computer generated and it looks like it is made primarily from clipart. I recognize many of the images from a Corel Mega Gallery set that I have. The Lovers is the only card that contains classic art. They are a mixture of traditional, modern and Native American imagery. The scenes are drawn in a rectangle with a rounded top and bottom. The images sometimes fall outside this area and the artist makes extensive use of corner decorations that tend to provide more defined corners. Overall, the art is good. The images are fairly simple and uncluttered. The cards are brightly colored. The deck reminds me of the Experimental Tarot Deck, only more original. The backs have a colorful design and are reversible. The cards have the traditional names. Strength is eight and Justice 11. I have no idea how the name for the deck was chosen.
There is no little booklet with this deck. Instead there is an 8 1/2" X 14" instruction sheet. The sheet begins with a story that describes how the deck came to be. It seems to be fictional. I won't spoil it by repeating it - suffice to say, the deck is channelled in the story. Upright and reversed meanings are provided for each card. They are brief and fairly traditional. Finally, there are instructions for the Celtic Cross Spread.
I recommend this deck for collectors. Those interested in computer graphics may also want to give this deck a look as it is an example of what can be done with clip art and a graphics program.
More about Mystic Eye can be found at,
http://www.themysticeye.com/
Later, Kenaz
Thursday, July 28, 2005
Track List For Thursday/Friday Over At http://www.live365.com/stations/theeternalkenaz
1. OTR Dragnet - Watch Salesman Is Robbed. - 19xx-xx-xx n/a 07:14:22
2Philip Marlowe - The Last Wish - Old Time Radio n/a 08:10:35
3. Alberta Hunter - I Got Myself a Working Man - not known n/a 06:47:01
Alberta_Hunter_-_I_Got_Myself_a_Working_Man.mp3 32/44/sc 3:15
4. Barbecue Bob - Poor boy a long ways from home - not known n/a 06:47:19
5.Bessie_Smith - Dying_Gambler_s_Blues. - not known n/a 06:56:38
6. Big Bill Broonzy - Guitar Shuffle - Big Bill Blues n/a 05:38:29
7.Big Joe Turner - Rocks In My Bed - Big Bad and Blue n/a 05:39:04
8.Billie_Holiday - Crazy_He_Calls_Me. - not known n/a 06:55:52
9. Blind Willie Johnson - Let Your Light Shine on Me - Dark Was the Night [Columbia/L n/a 06:31:51
10.Blind_Lemon_Jefferson - Low_Down_Mojo_Blues - not known n/a 06:55:06
11.Blues Traveler - Most Precarious - Straight On Till Morning n/a 05:42:48
12. Bonnie_Raitt - Cry_On_My_Shoulder - not known n/a 06:53:49
13. Boston Blackie - The Stolen Rare Book - 09-03-1946 #073 n/a 07:16:44
14.Buddy Guy f Jeff Beck - Mustang Sally - Damn Right, I've Got The Blues n/a 05:44:36
15. Built To Spill - Kicked It In The Sun - Center of the Universe (single n/a 05:46:24
16. Charlie Chan - The Frightened Sharaf - 19xx-xx-xx n/a 06:48:20
17. Dick Tracy - Empty Safe - 19xx-xx-xx n/a 08:06:32
18. DVD380617 - The Burro That Had No Name - Death Valley Days n/a 06:08:03
19.ElleryQueen - One Diamond - 48-05-06 n/a 08:05:59
20. Father Knows Best - Family Car Stolen. - 50-09-14 n/a 06:46:08
21. Gunsmoke530131 - Cavalcade - Gunsmoke n/a 06:26:16
22. Nero Wolfe - The_Disappearing Diamonds. - 19xx=xx-xx n/a 07:13:54
23. Norah Jones - Peace - First Sessions n/a 06:27:20
24. North_Mississippi_Allstars - Skinny_Woman - not known n/a 06:52:49
25.OTR - 48-08-15 The Fugitive - Escape n/a 07:26:58
26.OTR Agatha Christie Hercul - Money Mad - 19xx-xx-xx n/a 07:11:10
27. Philo Vance - The Butterfly Murder Case - 19xx-xx-xx n/a 08:07:42
28. Professor Longhair_ - Something_On_Your_Mind. - not known n/a 06:51:36
29.Robert Johnson - IfIHadPosessionOnJudgmentDay - not known n/a 06:50:10
30. The Avenger - DeathRingstheBell - 451012e1932 n/a 06:58:34
31.Various Artists - Big Walter 'Shakey' Horton - Blues Harp Shuffle - American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1965 (Disc 5) n/a 05:40:05
32. Various Artists - Blind Blake - No Dough Blues - Hard Times Come Again No More05:41:36
33.Woody Herman - Early Autumn - not known n/a 06:45:17
2Philip Marlowe - The Last Wish - Old Time Radio n/a 08:10:35
3. Alberta Hunter - I Got Myself a Working Man - not known n/a 06:47:01
Alberta_Hunter_-_I_Got_Myself_a_Working_Man.mp3 32/44/sc 3:15
4. Barbecue Bob - Poor boy a long ways from home - not known n/a 06:47:19
5.Bessie_Smith - Dying_Gambler_s_Blues. - not known n/a 06:56:38
6. Big Bill Broonzy - Guitar Shuffle - Big Bill Blues n/a 05:38:29
7.Big Joe Turner - Rocks In My Bed - Big Bad and Blue n/a 05:39:04
8.Billie_Holiday - Crazy_He_Calls_Me. - not known n/a 06:55:52
9. Blind Willie Johnson - Let Your Light Shine on Me - Dark Was the Night [Columbia/L n/a 06:31:51
10.Blind_Lemon_Jefferson - Low_Down_Mojo_Blues - not known n/a 06:55:06
11.Blues Traveler - Most Precarious - Straight On Till Morning n/a 05:42:48
12. Bonnie_Raitt - Cry_On_My_Shoulder - not known n/a 06:53:49
13. Boston Blackie - The Stolen Rare Book - 09-03-1946 #073 n/a 07:16:44
14.Buddy Guy f Jeff Beck - Mustang Sally - Damn Right, I've Got The Blues n/a 05:44:36
15. Built To Spill - Kicked It In The Sun - Center of the Universe (single n/a 05:46:24
16. Charlie Chan - The Frightened Sharaf - 19xx-xx-xx n/a 06:48:20
17. Dick Tracy - Empty Safe - 19xx-xx-xx n/a 08:06:32
18. DVD380617 - The Burro That Had No Name - Death Valley Days n/a 06:08:03
19.ElleryQueen - One Diamond - 48-05-06 n/a 08:05:59
20. Father Knows Best - Family Car Stolen. - 50-09-14 n/a 06:46:08
21. Gunsmoke530131 - Cavalcade - Gunsmoke n/a 06:26:16
22. Nero Wolfe - The_Disappearing Diamonds. - 19xx=xx-xx n/a 07:13:54
23. Norah Jones - Peace - First Sessions n/a 06:27:20
24. North_Mississippi_Allstars - Skinny_Woman - not known n/a 06:52:49
25.OTR - 48-08-15 The Fugitive - Escape n/a 07:26:58
26.OTR Agatha Christie Hercul - Money Mad - 19xx-xx-xx n/a 07:11:10
27. Philo Vance - The Butterfly Murder Case - 19xx-xx-xx n/a 08:07:42
28. Professor Longhair_ - Something_On_Your_Mind. - not known n/a 06:51:36
29.Robert Johnson - IfIHadPosessionOnJudgmentDay - not known n/a 06:50:10
30. The Avenger - DeathRingstheBell - 451012e1932 n/a 06:58:34
31.Various Artists - Big Walter 'Shakey' Horton - Blues Harp Shuffle - American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1965 (Disc 5) n/a 05:40:05
32. Various Artists - Blind Blake - No Dough Blues - Hard Times Come Again No More05:41:36
33.Woody Herman - Early Autumn - not known n/a 06:45:17
Concern Over Possible 'Killer' Bake Goods!
I found this funny web site this morning and I thought I'd share some of the "punny" humour that it serves up. Enjoy.
http://www.brokennewz.com/displaystory.asp_Q_storyid_E_1287bakesale
U.S. and South Korea reacted with shock and suspicion on Tuesday to the first declaration from the reclusive North Korea that it was holding a nationwide Bake Sale.
The US Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld expressed concern over the large-scale fund raiser.
"We are curious, yet keep a skeptic eye, over this event" said Rumsfeld. "A fund raiser of this proportion raises many concerns for us and neighboring countries."
The sale by the communist North presents a major challenge to President Bush, setting his second term with a policy aimed at ending North Asia's nuclear crisis. Distribution of creamy pastries and buttery goods might soften political views of those once opposed.
Chang Myung-soon, an expert on North Korea's military at the Korea Institute for Military Studies said that the sale could generate revenue somewhere in the billions. In most part to purchase made to Sweden, Germany and the Massachusetts.
The crisis over the North's baking ambitions erupted in October 2002 when the United States said North Korea had acknowledged it had a secret recipe for Banana bread based on highly enriched flower as well as a plutonium scheme that it had put on hold.
The U.S. feels it can take no chances after failing to deter a Walk-a-thon organized by Russia in the early part of 1981.
In an unrelated food story, Jarrett, the former fat guy who says he lost a ton of weight eating Subway Sandwiches must think we are all retarded if he thinks that his diet plan is sound advice. He states that for one year he ate a six inch turkey at lunch and then a twelve inch vegetarian for dinner.
Doing the math that's about $8.00 a day x 365=$2920! Even if it was closer to $2000 for the year, for that kind of money he could have went to cooking school, learned how to make his own nutritiously balanced meals, then walk home every night. At the end of the year the fat ass would have lost all the weight and wouldn't be on tv everyday making me lose my lunch.
Sorry for the rant I haven't had breakfast yet and my tea tastes like it was brewed in an old rusty tank. Time to CLR the calcium deposits out of the kettle.
Later,
Kenaz.
http://www.brokennewz.com/displaystory.asp_Q_storyid_E_1287bakesale
U.S. and South Korea reacted with shock and suspicion on Tuesday to the first declaration from the reclusive North Korea that it was holding a nationwide Bake Sale.
The US Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld expressed concern over the large-scale fund raiser.
"We are curious, yet keep a skeptic eye, over this event" said Rumsfeld. "A fund raiser of this proportion raises many concerns for us and neighboring countries."
The sale by the communist North presents a major challenge to President Bush, setting his second term with a policy aimed at ending North Asia's nuclear crisis. Distribution of creamy pastries and buttery goods might soften political views of those once opposed.
Chang Myung-soon, an expert on North Korea's military at the Korea Institute for Military Studies said that the sale could generate revenue somewhere in the billions. In most part to purchase made to Sweden, Germany and the Massachusetts.
The crisis over the North's baking ambitions erupted in October 2002 when the United States said North Korea had acknowledged it had a secret recipe for Banana bread based on highly enriched flower as well as a plutonium scheme that it had put on hold.
The U.S. feels it can take no chances after failing to deter a Walk-a-thon organized by Russia in the early part of 1981.
In an unrelated food story, Jarrett, the former fat guy who says he lost a ton of weight eating Subway Sandwiches must think we are all retarded if he thinks that his diet plan is sound advice. He states that for one year he ate a six inch turkey at lunch and then a twelve inch vegetarian for dinner.
Doing the math that's about $8.00 a day x 365=$2920! Even if it was closer to $2000 for the year, for that kind of money he could have went to cooking school, learned how to make his own nutritiously balanced meals, then walk home every night. At the end of the year the fat ass would have lost all the weight and wouldn't be on tv everyday making me lose my lunch.
Sorry for the rant I haven't had breakfast yet and my tea tastes like it was brewed in an old rusty tank. Time to CLR the calcium deposits out of the kettle.
Later,
Kenaz.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Producer of "Karla(Deadly)" Doesn't Want To Be Part Of The Circus
Deadly chronicles the crimes of Canada's notorious serial killers Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo. Over the past decade the former couple have gained international fame for their deeds and are often referred to as the Ken and Barbie Killers.
"As I watch that news coverage coming out of (Canada), it's all Karla, all the time," stated Deadly producer Michael Sellers.
Deadly was to be released to coincide with Karla Homolka getting let out of prison in July. This upcoming event is fueling a firestorm of controversy north of the border, where outrage over Karla Homolka increases daily.
"I don't want to be a part of that circus. I don't think we should be. I don't think it's the right thing."
Deadly stars Laura Prepon from That 70's Show and Misha Collins from films such as Girl Interrupted.
'DEADLY' SET TO PREMIERE AT THE MONTREAL FILM FESTIVAL
A movie based on Canada's most sickest serial killers will receive its world premiere next month at the Montreal World Film Festival.
Laura Prepon ("That '70s Show") stars in "Karla" as Karla Homolka, who teamed up in 1993 with her husband, Paul Bernardo, to torture and murder two schoolgirls in a case that gathered international attention because the attacks were recorded on video, which was shown in court. Homolka also helped Bernardo rape and murder her own sister. Misha Collins ("24") will play Bernardo. Joel Bender will direct..
Homolka was recently released from prison in Quebec after serving 12 years in jail as part of a controversial plea-bargain agreement. Bernardo continues to serve a life sentence for his crimes.
The deal became known as the deal with the devil.
The Montreal World Film Festival (Aug. 26-Sept. 5), defended its screening of the film in a statement, arguing that "notorious criminals" from Adolf Hitler to the Boston Strangler had been portrayed in film.
"Some of the actors have even won Oscars for their performances in these films, most notably Charlize Theron in the role of the criminal Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster,"' the festival said.
"Karla" producer Michael Sellers had originally looked to release the movie in Canada in May, but pushed the date to the fall after a public outcry in Ontario, the province where the crimes were committed.
Makers of a film about Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo plan to donate a portion of the proceeds to charity or to restrict screenings in Ontario.
When asked to comment about the makers of "Karla"s offer of a monetary solution to quell the backlash against the movie in Ontario. Toronto Lawyer Paul Burstein, who is one of the lawyers representing the French and Mahaffy families. stated that "he would rather see no one see this film, hence no profit, than see money given",
I don't believe in censorship in anyway, everyone has a right to see what ever movie they wish, but I plead with anyone who may be interested by this movies subject matter or it's big name stars, please reconsider.
Every time one of these monsters are given any press, my heart begins to bleed for the immediate victims of their hideous crimes and the hundreds of thousands more that shared their pain. Again for the sake of humanity, go see one of the many other movies at the film festival that are more deservant of your money and support.
Kenaz.
"As I watch that news coverage coming out of (Canada), it's all Karla, all the time," stated Deadly producer Michael Sellers.
Deadly was to be released to coincide with Karla Homolka getting let out of prison in July. This upcoming event is fueling a firestorm of controversy north of the border, where outrage over Karla Homolka increases daily.
"I don't want to be a part of that circus. I don't think we should be. I don't think it's the right thing."
Deadly stars Laura Prepon from That 70's Show and Misha Collins from films such as Girl Interrupted.
'DEADLY' SET TO PREMIERE AT THE MONTREAL FILM FESTIVAL
A movie based on Canada's most sickest serial killers will receive its world premiere next month at the Montreal World Film Festival.
Laura Prepon ("That '70s Show") stars in "Karla" as Karla Homolka, who teamed up in 1993 with her husband, Paul Bernardo, to torture and murder two schoolgirls in a case that gathered international attention because the attacks were recorded on video, which was shown in court. Homolka also helped Bernardo rape and murder her own sister. Misha Collins ("24") will play Bernardo. Joel Bender will direct..
Homolka was recently released from prison in Quebec after serving 12 years in jail as part of a controversial plea-bargain agreement. Bernardo continues to serve a life sentence for his crimes.
The deal became known as the deal with the devil.
The Montreal World Film Festival (Aug. 26-Sept. 5), defended its screening of the film in a statement, arguing that "notorious criminals" from Adolf Hitler to the Boston Strangler had been portrayed in film.
"Some of the actors have even won Oscars for their performances in these films, most notably Charlize Theron in the role of the criminal Aileen Wuornos in 'Monster,"' the festival said.
"Karla" producer Michael Sellers had originally looked to release the movie in Canada in May, but pushed the date to the fall after a public outcry in Ontario, the province where the crimes were committed.
Makers of a film about Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo plan to donate a portion of the proceeds to charity or to restrict screenings in Ontario.
When asked to comment about the makers of "Karla"s offer of a monetary solution to quell the backlash against the movie in Ontario. Toronto Lawyer Paul Burstein, who is one of the lawyers representing the French and Mahaffy families. stated that "he would rather see no one see this film, hence no profit, than see money given",
I don't believe in censorship in anyway, everyone has a right to see what ever movie they wish, but I plead with anyone who may be interested by this movies subject matter or it's big name stars, please reconsider.
Every time one of these monsters are given any press, my heart begins to bleed for the immediate victims of their hideous crimes and the hundreds of thousands more that shared their pain. Again for the sake of humanity, go see one of the many other movies at the film festival that are more deservant of your money and support.
Kenaz.
An Apology To Americans
I found this transcript of one of Canadian Comedian Rick Mercer's famous 'rants' dated December 3, 2003 in my files. I would like to share it with you. I guarantee this will put a smile on Canadian and American faces alike.
Our Sincere Apologies
Courtesy of Rick Mercer from This Hour has 22 Minutes CBC Television.
On behalf of Canadians everywhere I'd like to offer an apology to the United States of America. We haven't been getting along very well recently and for that, I am truly sorry.
I'm sorry we called George Bush a moron.
He is a moron but, it wasn't nice of us to point it out. If it's any consolation, the fact that he's a moron shouldn't reflect poorly on the people of America. After all it's not like you actually elected him.
I'm sorry about our softwood lumber. Just because we have more trees than you doesn't give us the right to sell you lumber that's cheaper and better than your own.
I'm sorry we beat you in Olympic hockey. In our defense I guess our excuse would be that our team was much, much, much, much better than yours.
I'm sorry we burnt down your white house during the war of 1812. I notice you've rebuilt it! It's Very Nice.
I'm sorry about your beer. I know we had nothing to do with your beer, but, we Feel your Pain.
I'm sorry about our waffling on Iraq. I mean, when you're going up against a crazed dictator, you wanna have your friends by your side. I realize it took more than two years before you guys pitched in against Hitler, but that was different. Everyone knew he had weapons.
And finally on behalf of all Canadians, I'm sorry that we're constantly apologizing for things in a passive-aggressive way, which is really a thinly veiled criticism.
I sincerely hope that you're not upset over this. We've seen what you do to countries you get upset with.
Thank you.
Our Sincere Apologies
Courtesy of Rick Mercer from This Hour has 22 Minutes CBC Television.
On behalf of Canadians everywhere I'd like to offer an apology to the United States of America. We haven't been getting along very well recently and for that, I am truly sorry.
I'm sorry we called George Bush a moron.
He is a moron but, it wasn't nice of us to point it out. If it's any consolation, the fact that he's a moron shouldn't reflect poorly on the people of America. After all it's not like you actually elected him.
I'm sorry about our softwood lumber. Just because we have more trees than you doesn't give us the right to sell you lumber that's cheaper and better than your own.
I'm sorry we beat you in Olympic hockey. In our defense I guess our excuse would be that our team was much, much, much, much better than yours.
I'm sorry we burnt down your white house during the war of 1812. I notice you've rebuilt it! It's Very Nice.
I'm sorry about your beer. I know we had nothing to do with your beer, but, we Feel your Pain.
I'm sorry about our waffling on Iraq. I mean, when you're going up against a crazed dictator, you wanna have your friends by your side. I realize it took more than two years before you guys pitched in against Hitler, but that was different. Everyone knew he had weapons.
And finally on behalf of all Canadians, I'm sorry that we're constantly apologizing for things in a passive-aggressive way, which is really a thinly veiled criticism.
I sincerely hope that you're not upset over this. We've seen what you do to countries you get upset with.
Thank you.
Hamilton Hydro 'Crushing the Peasants'
I just received my latest hydro and water bill and I am completely appalled at what Hamilton Hydro is being allowed to- specifically, the additional charges.
My actual consumption for this billing period totalled only $98.95 for electricity. An additional $87 worth of charges was tacked on.
Furthermore, no explanation was provided with the bill, apart from the vague list of charges on the front.
I want a detailed explanation for the following charges: non-competitive energy charges, debt retirement charge, transmission charge connection, transmission distribution charge and fixed distribution charge.
Those at Hamilton Hydro should realize that Hamiltonians are working class citizens- which does not mean low class- and cannot take these hits to their already tight budgets.
It's about time for the wheels of the mighty conglomerate to slow down before they crush the peasants who provide the grease.
This was an email that was written by me and subsequently published in the forums section of the Hamilton Spectator back on August 31, 2002. Three years later, my bills haven't gotten any better and the line from Hamilton Hydro basically boils down to, they are in debt because of mismanagement and government ignorance so badly, both levels agreed that the consumers were now responsible for paying off the debt, paying for Hamilton Hydro to do their job and keep the juice flowing at a reasonable rate.
How could a company the size of Hamilton Hydro continually get away with telling people to shut their air conditioners and essential appliances off at the height of summer because they say there is too heavy a strain on the electrical grid.
Bull! the day Ontario runs short on hydro is the day Niagara falls goes dry. Come on! in fact Ontario Hydro, the main supplier to Hamilton Hydro, admits they have in fact a years surplus for the entire province stored up and are even siphoning off some of that surplus and selling it to Quebec and cities along the eastern US seaboard like Boston.
Bottom line Ontario Hydro runs a trillion dollar crown corporation like a guy having a sale on cheap DVD's. He's got hundreds of them but only puts out a few at a time so he can control the price and keep their potential for profit high.
Food for Thought,
Kenaz
My actual consumption for this billing period totalled only $98.95 for electricity. An additional $87 worth of charges was tacked on.
Furthermore, no explanation was provided with the bill, apart from the vague list of charges on the front.
I want a detailed explanation for the following charges: non-competitive energy charges, debt retirement charge, transmission charge connection, transmission distribution charge and fixed distribution charge.
Those at Hamilton Hydro should realize that Hamiltonians are working class citizens- which does not mean low class- and cannot take these hits to their already tight budgets.
It's about time for the wheels of the mighty conglomerate to slow down before they crush the peasants who provide the grease.
This was an email that was written by me and subsequently published in the forums section of the Hamilton Spectator back on August 31, 2002. Three years later, my bills haven't gotten any better and the line from Hamilton Hydro basically boils down to, they are in debt because of mismanagement and government ignorance so badly, both levels agreed that the consumers were now responsible for paying off the debt, paying for Hamilton Hydro to do their job and keep the juice flowing at a reasonable rate.
How could a company the size of Hamilton Hydro continually get away with telling people to shut their air conditioners and essential appliances off at the height of summer because they say there is too heavy a strain on the electrical grid.
Bull! the day Ontario runs short on hydro is the day Niagara falls goes dry. Come on! in fact Ontario Hydro, the main supplier to Hamilton Hydro, admits they have in fact a years surplus for the entire province stored up and are even siphoning off some of that surplus and selling it to Quebec and cities along the eastern US seaboard like Boston.
Bottom line Ontario Hydro runs a trillion dollar crown corporation like a guy having a sale on cheap DVD's. He's got hundreds of them but only puts out a few at a time so he can control the price and keep their potential for profit high.
Food for Thought,
Kenaz
Monday, July 25, 2005
Tips For Turning Your Concrete Jungle Into A Paradise
'Tis the season to get out into the garden and pick out the weed that are threatening to kill all your annuals and perennials that you worked so hard planting in the Spring.
Although this year I decided to say enough is enough with spending a bundle on flowers that I can only enjoy for maybe three month of the year. Southern Ontario is a zone 5 so it gets a little cold for all but the heartiest of native plants by early October (if your lucky).
This year I found a couple of great deals on Ebay for Cotton and Polyester flowers, although they try to sell them as Silk. I don't know why they do this, but it's better that the Tiger and Water Lillies, Orchids, Roses and the two Palm trees (a Yucca and a Phoenix Palm) that I bought are made from this durable blend.
I did a little research and found out that this type of artificial plants are guaranteed for six or more years depending on location and climate. I sprayed a liberal coating of an acrylic lacquer, resistant to water and staining on them, which should extend their wear. Note, test your lacquer out on the underside of a petal or leaf first.
The artificial along with the row of Pine trees lining one side of the yard, the late blooming Lilacs to the rear, and to my pleasant surprise, a large flowering shrub has sprung up on the remaining side camouflaging to an extent an eye sore weed tree that is growing through my fence from a neighbors side who repeatedly states that he is planning to cut it down; all help to provide a little escape from the ugliness of my inner city surroundings.
Any way I digress, I would love to find out what this flower is. I never planted it and nobody I've talked to knows who or when it was planted. I would best describe the flowers as reddish orange bell shaped. Anyone who knows the name of this, please drop a not, I would be happy.
I don't have a camera so I don't have any pictures, if I remember while I'm out I'll pick up a disposable and snap some shots and post them later.
Any who, here is the recipe for my homemade weed killer that is 100% good for the environment and guaranteed to turn anything organic brown and dead so be careful around the grass,
This is for a 10 Litres (2.5 US Gallons) batch that will easily cover an average size garden or yard.
All conversions are ballpark
10 Litres (2.5 US Gallons) of Water
1 Litre (32 Ounces or 4 cups) White Vinegar
283Grams (10 Ounces or 22 Tbsp) Regular Table Salt
Boil water in a large pot, add vinegar and salt. Pour HOT liquid on weeds to be killed. BE CAREFUL how you pour the water as not to burn yourself and I repeat don't let the water run on top of the soil because it will kill what ever it touches.
Although this year I decided to say enough is enough with spending a bundle on flowers that I can only enjoy for maybe three month of the year. Southern Ontario is a zone 5 so it gets a little cold for all but the heartiest of native plants by early October (if your lucky).
This year I found a couple of great deals on Ebay for Cotton and Polyester flowers, although they try to sell them as Silk. I don't know why they do this, but it's better that the Tiger and Water Lillies, Orchids, Roses and the two Palm trees (a Yucca and a Phoenix Palm) that I bought are made from this durable blend.
I did a little research and found out that this type of artificial plants are guaranteed for six or more years depending on location and climate. I sprayed a liberal coating of an acrylic lacquer, resistant to water and staining on them, which should extend their wear. Note, test your lacquer out on the underside of a petal or leaf first.
The artificial along with the row of Pine trees lining one side of the yard, the late blooming Lilacs to the rear, and to my pleasant surprise, a large flowering shrub has sprung up on the remaining side camouflaging to an extent an eye sore weed tree that is growing through my fence from a neighbors side who repeatedly states that he is planning to cut it down; all help to provide a little escape from the ugliness of my inner city surroundings.
Any way I digress, I would love to find out what this flower is. I never planted it and nobody I've talked to knows who or when it was planted. I would best describe the flowers as reddish orange bell shaped. Anyone who knows the name of this, please drop a not, I would be happy.
I don't have a camera so I don't have any pictures, if I remember while I'm out I'll pick up a disposable and snap some shots and post them later.
Any who, here is the recipe for my homemade weed killer that is 100% good for the environment and guaranteed to turn anything organic brown and dead so be careful around the grass,
This is for a 10 Litres (2.5 US Gallons) batch that will easily cover an average size garden or yard.
All conversions are ballpark
10 Litres (2.5 US Gallons) of Water
1 Litre (32 Ounces or 4 cups) White Vinegar
283Grams (10 Ounces or 22 Tbsp) Regular Table Salt
Boil water in a large pot, add vinegar and salt. Pour HOT liquid on weeds to be killed. BE CAREFUL how you pour the water as not to burn yourself and I repeat don't let the water run on top of the soil because it will kill what ever it touches.
The Good, The Bad and Down Right Ugly of This Past Weekend In Sports
Well, the weekend in sports was definitely a roller coaster ride. Up down, around the loop- to- loop I went, weeing and screaming all the way. When the ride stopped, first I was jacked and then I was right sick.
Warm and Fuzzies
Way to go Lance Armstrong, you are truly an inspiration to humanity. Armstrong by winning his seventh Tour de France by almost five minutes has etched himself into sporting lore ahead of Gretzky, Woods and all the other contemporaries that he spoke so eloquently of in his farewell speech. Cheers!
As well, congratulations are in further due for Armstrong not being able to resist a parting shot at "the people who don't believe in cycling, the cynics and the skeptics" who suspect that doping is rife and fuelled his dominance of the past seven years.
"I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. But this is a hell of a race," he said. "You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it."
Quotes Curtesy of Associated Press
The Good.
I did fantastic in my Yahoo Sports Fantasy Racing League on Sunday. At the end of NASCAR's Pennsylvania 500 mt stats looked like this.
Notes Started Finish Laps LapsLed QualBonus LapsBonus Score Pts
(A List)
Ryan Newman Dodge 4 5 203 1 1pt 10pts 82 93
(B List)
Rusty Wallace Dodge 13 2 203 18 10 88 98
Mark Martin Ford 3 3 203 26 3 10 86 99
(C List)
Joe Nemechek Chevrolet 14 22 203 8 10 48 58
Race Total:348
If anyone else plays in a fantasy league drop a line and tell me how you did. I had a pretty good day for a rather lack luster season.
Here's the Official Race Results and Summary.
St Car Driver Make Sponsor Pts/Bonus Laps Status
1 2 #97 Kurt Busch Ford IRWIN Industrial Tools 190/10 203 Running
2 13 #2 Rusty Wallace Dodge Miller Lite 175/5 203 Running
3 3 #6 Mark Martin Ford Viagra 170/5 203 Running
4 41 #99 Carl Edwards Ford Office Depot 160/0 203 Running
5 4 #12 Ryan Newman Dodge Mobil 1/Speedpass 160/5 203 Running
6 10 #29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet GM Goodwrench 150/0 203 Running
7 6 #20 Tony Stewart Chevrolet The Home Depot 146/0 203 Running
8 23 #18 Bobby Labonte Chevrolet Interstate Batteries 142/0 203 Running
9 34 #0 Mike Bliss Chevrolet NetZero Best Buy 138/0 203 Running
10 5 #21 Ricky Rudd Ford Motorcraft Genuine Parts 134/0 203 Running
11 1 #42 Jamie McMurray Dodge Texaco Havoline 130/0 203 Running
12 9 #48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe's 127/0 203 Running
13 21 #24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet DuPont 124/0 203 Running
14 8 #25 Brian Vickers Chevrolet GMAC/ditech.com 121/0 203 Running
15 20 #88 Dale Jarrett Ford UPS 118/0 203 Running
16 39 #38 Elliott Sadler Ford M&M's 115/0 203 Running
17 7 #16 Greg Biffle Ford Post-it/National Guard 117/5 203 Running
18 16 #19 Jeremy Mayfield Dodge Dodge Dealers/UAW 109/0 203 Running
19 26 #43 Jeff Green Dodge Cheerios/Betty Crocker 106/0 203 Running
20 42 #41 Casey Mears Dodge Target 103/0 203 Running
21 22 #07 Dave Blaney Chevrolet Jack Daniel's 100/0 203 Running
22 14 #01 Joe Nemechek Chevrolet U.S. Army 102/5 203 Running
23 27 #32 Bobby Hamilton Jr. Chevrolet Tide 94/0 203 Running
24 19 #11 Jason Leffler Chevrolet FedEx Ground 91/0 203 Running
25 11 #22 Scott Wimmer Dodge Caterpillar 88/0 203 Running
26 24 #15 Michael Waltrip Chevrolet NAPA Auto Parts 85/0 203 Running
27 15 #9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dodge Dealers/UAW 82/0 202 Running
28 25 #40 Sterling Marlin Dodge Coors Light 79/0 202 Running
29 31 #4 Mike Wallace Chevrolet Lucas/Wide Open Energy Drink 81/5 202 Running
30 33 #45 Kyle Petty Dodge Chick-Fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride 73/0 202 Running
31 12 #49 Ken Schrader Dodge Schwan's Home Service 70/0 202 Running
32 38 #8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet Budweiser 67/0 201 Running
33 18 #10 Scott Riggs Chevrolet Valvoline 64/0 201 Running
34 32 #66 Mike Garvey * Ford Peak Fitness 61/0 201 Running
35 37 #37 Kevin Lepage Dodge BoSPOKER.net 58/0 201 Running
36 30 #17 Matt Kenseth Ford DeWalt Power Tools 55/0 195 Running
37 17 #31 Jeff Burton Chevrolet Cingular Wireless 52/0 192 Running
38 40 #77 Travis Kvapil * Dodge Kodak/Jasper Engines 49/0 179 Running
39 28 #5 Kyle Busch * Chevrolet Kellogg's 46/0 150 Out of Race
40 29 #7 Robby Gordon Chevrolet Jim Beam 43/0 143 Out of Race
41 36 #34 P.J. Jones Chevrolet Mach One Inc. 45/5 23 Out of Race
42 43 #27 Kirk Shelmerdine Ford LR Lyons & Son/Salem RV 37/0 11 Out of Race
43 35 #13 Greg Sacks Dodge Sacks Motorsports 34/0 5 Out of Race
* Denotes Rookie
(Re-posted from www.Nascar.com)
Kurt Busch dominated at the beginning, surged back to the lead late and raced to his second win of the season Sunday in the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. Busch led 110 of the first 150 laps on his way to retain his fifth place overall standing.
Busch passed second-place finisher Rusty Wallace coming out of Turn 3 with 17 laps left and held on to the lead even as four cautions came out before the end, which forced three extra laps and the green-white checkered flag. Jimmy johnson retains the overall lead with his twelfth place finish.
It was nice to see Mark Martin take third spot, this was perhaps his last run at Pocono. Overall it was a good race, only minor bitching about track conditions causing cut tires from Gordon but hey what do you expect. The million dollar baby finished 13th and is running out of time to crack the top 10 to contend for the Nextel Cup Championship.
It's off for a week, then the guys head off to Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Brickyard for the Allstate 400 on August 6.
The Bad
My CFL fantasy pool over TSN took a beating, it was a week of upsets and finishes you couldn't script. Lets start in Calgary were Henry Burris got the strong start he wanted playing against his old team.
In his first regular season game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders since being acquired by the Calgary Stampeders in the off-season, Burris set the tone early and led his new squad to a convincing 44-18 win Saturday night.
Almost a third of the sellout crowd of 35,652 fans were wearing green to support their beloved Riders, but they didn't have much to cheer about as Burris ran for a pair of touchdowns and threw for two more to lead the Stamps to victory.
Pick:Sask.
Here in Hamilton on Saturday as well, there were five lead changes, but when the final whistle blew the B.C. Lions were still undefeated and my beloved Hamilton Tiger-Cats winless.
B.C. trailed by nine in the second quarter before piecing together a comeback and taking the lead for good late in the third in a 28-22 victory over Hamilton on Saturday night.
The Lions improved to 4-0, while the Ticats fell to 0-4.
Danny McManus played well, but it's clear he needs help from his receivers. Danny Mack completed 16 of 32 passes for 221 yards, two interceptions and no touchdowns in front of 27,692 at Ivor Wynne Stadium. The game clearly went to the Lions quarterback Dave Dickenson, who completed 26 of 34 passes for 313 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Pick:BC
Friday night I witnessed the shocker of season so far. Milt Stegall gave the suffering Winnipeg fans something to finally cheer about. The Bombers came into the game win less at 0-4.
Stegall took the game in his own hands.
The 11-year Bomber slot back caught a 56-yard touchdown pass with 1:43 remaining to help the Bombers (0-4) get their first win in a wild 51-46 victory over the 2-2 Montreal Alouettes.
The game went back and forth right from the opening kick in front of the 24,550 fans at Canad Inns Stadium. Winnipeg took a 37-19 lead into the fourth quarter, but fell behind 44-43 with just under three minutes remaining until Stegall hauled in his TD. Wane McGarity followed with a two-point conversion.
Here's how the fun unfolded. Just 1:55 into the final quarter and leading 37-22, Winnipeg gambled on a third and one at their own 44-yard line. Roberts was stuffed and Montreal took over and made Winnipeg pay with a 17-yard Cahoon catch deep in the end zone to close the gap 37-29 at 5:09.
On the next series, Glenn's pass to McGarity popped out of his hands and defensive back Reggie Durden snatched it and ran 28 yards to Winnipeg's five-yard line.
A Montreal penalty forced the Als back to the Bomber 15, but Calvillo threw the ball to a wide-open Watkins in the end zone. A two-point convert toss to Cahoon was successful and tied the game 37-37.
With 5:38 remaining Roberts broke open for a 69-yard TD run, but Westwood's convert failed because of a bad snap and it was 43-37.
Calvillo then engineered a five-play, 61-yard drive that finished with Lapointe's one-yard TD plunge at 12:05. Duval's convert was good for a 44-43 Montreal lead, their first lead of the game.
Stegall's TD and McGarity's two-point convert lifted the Bombers back into a 51-44 lead with 1:43 left.
Calvillo marched his squad down to Winnipeg's 24-yard line, but his pass was intercepted by cornerback Justin Coleman at the two-yard line.
Ryan finished the scoring by conceding another safety.
The good part of the game was that former Hamilton Tiger Cat QB, Anthony Calvillo became Montreal's all-time leader in passing yardage. He now has 30,429 yards, surpassing Sam Etcheverry's 30,303 yards.
Pick:Monteal
On Friday night I correctly picked the Edmonton Eskimos(4-1) win over the Ottawa Renegade(2-3). A close one 28-21.
My Results this week: In reality 2-2 (for what ever reason the pool wizards at TSN Fantasy have Hamilton winning 22-0, giving me a weeks total of 1-3?). Hmm, nice try guys but I don't feel my joy. Any way this gives an overal season total of 11-9, I think I need help.
Stats Courtesy of www.cfl.com
The Ugly
I split my time between the race and that awful Toronto at Kansas City game. I won't dwell on it long, in case it induces nausea for some.
Firstly, I guess most KC residences were enjoying their air conditioning instead of braving the 36C heat. I've seen a better turn out for a little league game.
Secondly, I realize it was the 25th anniversary or something like that of George Bretts pine tar incident, god how I realized it! George Brett must have been payed for each reference. I counted four references in less than two innings by the announcer, usually followed by long pauses of dead air from the other announcer.
The game well, the stats say everything, Lilly starts off like a man on fire. Three and two thirds innings, eleven straight put outs. Then he craps out, thirty-three pitches in the fourth inning alone! Gets pulled, for Gaudin who tosses up two runs on four hits in only one and two third. Jays take the loss 6-4.
If it couldn't get worse Jays have lost all star out fielder Vernon Wells. The bright spot for the Jays was Hinskis' double and a three run homer and the report that Third baseman Corey Koski could be ready to return on Tuesday.
Stats courtesy of www.tsn.com
Well that's how I saw the world of Sports this past weekend.
Later,
Kenaz
Warm and Fuzzies
Way to go Lance Armstrong, you are truly an inspiration to humanity. Armstrong by winning his seventh Tour de France by almost five minutes has etched himself into sporting lore ahead of Gretzky, Woods and all the other contemporaries that he spoke so eloquently of in his farewell speech. Cheers!
As well, congratulations are in further due for Armstrong not being able to resist a parting shot at "the people who don't believe in cycling, the cynics and the skeptics" who suspect that doping is rife and fuelled his dominance of the past seven years.
"I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. But this is a hell of a race," he said. "You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it."
Quotes Curtesy of Associated Press
The Good.
I did fantastic in my Yahoo Sports Fantasy Racing League on Sunday. At the end of NASCAR's Pennsylvania 500 mt stats looked like this.
Notes Started Finish Laps LapsLed QualBonus LapsBonus Score Pts
(A List)
Ryan Newman Dodge 4 5 203 1 1pt 10pts 82 93
(B List)
Rusty Wallace Dodge 13 2 203 18 10 88 98
Mark Martin Ford 3 3 203 26 3 10 86 99
(C List)
Joe Nemechek Chevrolet 14 22 203 8 10 48 58
Race Total:348
If anyone else plays in a fantasy league drop a line and tell me how you did. I had a pretty good day for a rather lack luster season.
Here's the Official Race Results and Summary.
St Car Driver Make Sponsor Pts/Bonus Laps Status
1 2 #97 Kurt Busch Ford IRWIN Industrial Tools 190/10 203 Running
2 13 #2 Rusty Wallace Dodge Miller Lite 175/5 203 Running
3 3 #6 Mark Martin Ford Viagra 170/5 203 Running
4 41 #99 Carl Edwards Ford Office Depot 160/0 203 Running
5 4 #12 Ryan Newman Dodge Mobil 1/Speedpass 160/5 203 Running
6 10 #29 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet GM Goodwrench 150/0 203 Running
7 6 #20 Tony Stewart Chevrolet The Home Depot 146/0 203 Running
8 23 #18 Bobby Labonte Chevrolet Interstate Batteries 142/0 203 Running
9 34 #0 Mike Bliss Chevrolet NetZero Best Buy 138/0 203 Running
10 5 #21 Ricky Rudd Ford Motorcraft Genuine Parts 134/0 203 Running
11 1 #42 Jamie McMurray Dodge Texaco Havoline 130/0 203 Running
12 9 #48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe's 127/0 203 Running
13 21 #24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet DuPont 124/0 203 Running
14 8 #25 Brian Vickers Chevrolet GMAC/ditech.com 121/0 203 Running
15 20 #88 Dale Jarrett Ford UPS 118/0 203 Running
16 39 #38 Elliott Sadler Ford M&M's 115/0 203 Running
17 7 #16 Greg Biffle Ford Post-it/National Guard 117/5 203 Running
18 16 #19 Jeremy Mayfield Dodge Dodge Dealers/UAW 109/0 203 Running
19 26 #43 Jeff Green Dodge Cheerios/Betty Crocker 106/0 203 Running
20 42 #41 Casey Mears Dodge Target 103/0 203 Running
21 22 #07 Dave Blaney Chevrolet Jack Daniel's 100/0 203 Running
22 14 #01 Joe Nemechek Chevrolet U.S. Army 102/5 203 Running
23 27 #32 Bobby Hamilton Jr. Chevrolet Tide 94/0 203 Running
24 19 #11 Jason Leffler Chevrolet FedEx Ground 91/0 203 Running
25 11 #22 Scott Wimmer Dodge Caterpillar 88/0 203 Running
26 24 #15 Michael Waltrip Chevrolet NAPA Auto Parts 85/0 203 Running
27 15 #9 Kasey Kahne Dodge Dodge Dealers/UAW 82/0 202 Running
28 25 #40 Sterling Marlin Dodge Coors Light 79/0 202 Running
29 31 #4 Mike Wallace Chevrolet Lucas/Wide Open Energy Drink 81/5 202 Running
30 33 #45 Kyle Petty Dodge Chick-Fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride 73/0 202 Running
31 12 #49 Ken Schrader Dodge Schwan's Home Service 70/0 202 Running
32 38 #8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet Budweiser 67/0 201 Running
33 18 #10 Scott Riggs Chevrolet Valvoline 64/0 201 Running
34 32 #66 Mike Garvey * Ford Peak Fitness 61/0 201 Running
35 37 #37 Kevin Lepage Dodge BoSPOKER.net 58/0 201 Running
36 30 #17 Matt Kenseth Ford DeWalt Power Tools 55/0 195 Running
37 17 #31 Jeff Burton Chevrolet Cingular Wireless 52/0 192 Running
38 40 #77 Travis Kvapil * Dodge Kodak/Jasper Engines 49/0 179 Running
39 28 #5 Kyle Busch * Chevrolet Kellogg's 46/0 150 Out of Race
40 29 #7 Robby Gordon Chevrolet Jim Beam 43/0 143 Out of Race
41 36 #34 P.J. Jones Chevrolet Mach One Inc. 45/5 23 Out of Race
42 43 #27 Kirk Shelmerdine Ford LR Lyons & Son/Salem RV 37/0 11 Out of Race
43 35 #13 Greg Sacks Dodge Sacks Motorsports 34/0 5 Out of Race
* Denotes Rookie
(Re-posted from www.Nascar.com)
Kurt Busch dominated at the beginning, surged back to the lead late and raced to his second win of the season Sunday in the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway. Busch led 110 of the first 150 laps on his way to retain his fifth place overall standing.
Busch passed second-place finisher Rusty Wallace coming out of Turn 3 with 17 laps left and held on to the lead even as four cautions came out before the end, which forced three extra laps and the green-white checkered flag. Jimmy johnson retains the overall lead with his twelfth place finish.
It was nice to see Mark Martin take third spot, this was perhaps his last run at Pocono. Overall it was a good race, only minor bitching about track conditions causing cut tires from Gordon but hey what do you expect. The million dollar baby finished 13th and is running out of time to crack the top 10 to contend for the Nextel Cup Championship.
It's off for a week, then the guys head off to Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Brickyard for the Allstate 400 on August 6.
The Bad
My CFL fantasy pool over TSN took a beating, it was a week of upsets and finishes you couldn't script. Lets start in Calgary were Henry Burris got the strong start he wanted playing against his old team.
In his first regular season game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders since being acquired by the Calgary Stampeders in the off-season, Burris set the tone early and led his new squad to a convincing 44-18 win Saturday night.
Almost a third of the sellout crowd of 35,652 fans were wearing green to support their beloved Riders, but they didn't have much to cheer about as Burris ran for a pair of touchdowns and threw for two more to lead the Stamps to victory.
Pick:Sask.
Here in Hamilton on Saturday as well, there were five lead changes, but when the final whistle blew the B.C. Lions were still undefeated and my beloved Hamilton Tiger-Cats winless.
B.C. trailed by nine in the second quarter before piecing together a comeback and taking the lead for good late in the third in a 28-22 victory over Hamilton on Saturday night.
The Lions improved to 4-0, while the Ticats fell to 0-4.
Danny McManus played well, but it's clear he needs help from his receivers. Danny Mack completed 16 of 32 passes for 221 yards, two interceptions and no touchdowns in front of 27,692 at Ivor Wynne Stadium. The game clearly went to the Lions quarterback Dave Dickenson, who completed 26 of 34 passes for 313 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Pick:BC
Friday night I witnessed the shocker of season so far. Milt Stegall gave the suffering Winnipeg fans something to finally cheer about. The Bombers came into the game win less at 0-4.
Stegall took the game in his own hands.
The 11-year Bomber slot back caught a 56-yard touchdown pass with 1:43 remaining to help the Bombers (0-4) get their first win in a wild 51-46 victory over the 2-2 Montreal Alouettes.
The game went back and forth right from the opening kick in front of the 24,550 fans at Canad Inns Stadium. Winnipeg took a 37-19 lead into the fourth quarter, but fell behind 44-43 with just under three minutes remaining until Stegall hauled in his TD. Wane McGarity followed with a two-point conversion.
Here's how the fun unfolded. Just 1:55 into the final quarter and leading 37-22, Winnipeg gambled on a third and one at their own 44-yard line. Roberts was stuffed and Montreal took over and made Winnipeg pay with a 17-yard Cahoon catch deep in the end zone to close the gap 37-29 at 5:09.
On the next series, Glenn's pass to McGarity popped out of his hands and defensive back Reggie Durden snatched it and ran 28 yards to Winnipeg's five-yard line.
A Montreal penalty forced the Als back to the Bomber 15, but Calvillo threw the ball to a wide-open Watkins in the end zone. A two-point convert toss to Cahoon was successful and tied the game 37-37.
With 5:38 remaining Roberts broke open for a 69-yard TD run, but Westwood's convert failed because of a bad snap and it was 43-37.
Calvillo then engineered a five-play, 61-yard drive that finished with Lapointe's one-yard TD plunge at 12:05. Duval's convert was good for a 44-43 Montreal lead, their first lead of the game.
Stegall's TD and McGarity's two-point convert lifted the Bombers back into a 51-44 lead with 1:43 left.
Calvillo marched his squad down to Winnipeg's 24-yard line, but his pass was intercepted by cornerback Justin Coleman at the two-yard line.
Ryan finished the scoring by conceding another safety.
The good part of the game was that former Hamilton Tiger Cat QB, Anthony Calvillo became Montreal's all-time leader in passing yardage. He now has 30,429 yards, surpassing Sam Etcheverry's 30,303 yards.
Pick:Monteal
On Friday night I correctly picked the Edmonton Eskimos(4-1) win over the Ottawa Renegade(2-3). A close one 28-21.
My Results this week: In reality 2-2 (for what ever reason the pool wizards at TSN Fantasy have Hamilton winning 22-0, giving me a weeks total of 1-3?). Hmm, nice try guys but I don't feel my joy. Any way this gives an overal season total of 11-9, I think I need help.
Stats Courtesy of www.cfl.com
The Ugly
I split my time between the race and that awful Toronto at Kansas City game. I won't dwell on it long, in case it induces nausea for some.
Firstly, I guess most KC residences were enjoying their air conditioning instead of braving the 36C heat. I've seen a better turn out for a little league game.
Secondly, I realize it was the 25th anniversary or something like that of George Bretts pine tar incident, god how I realized it! George Brett must have been payed for each reference. I counted four references in less than two innings by the announcer, usually followed by long pauses of dead air from the other announcer.
The game well, the stats say everything, Lilly starts off like a man on fire. Three and two thirds innings, eleven straight put outs. Then he craps out, thirty-three pitches in the fourth inning alone! Gets pulled, for Gaudin who tosses up two runs on four hits in only one and two third. Jays take the loss 6-4.
If it couldn't get worse Jays have lost all star out fielder Vernon Wells. The bright spot for the Jays was Hinskis' double and a three run homer and the report that Third baseman Corey Koski could be ready to return on Tuesday.
Stats courtesy of www.tsn.com
Well that's how I saw the world of Sports this past weekend.
Later,
Kenaz
Monday's Track List Over At The Eternal Kenaz
Hey all, it's shaping up to be another hot sunny day in the 'Hammer'. I uploaded a new play list this morning, here's the updated track list. Todays play list runs 7:13:00.
As a reminder you can find all these great Old Time Radio, Jazz and Blues from the Golden Era of Radio and todays artists who were influenced by their music by clicking the Kenaz's Old Time Radio link to the right. Or if for some reason you can't just cut and paste the following into your browser.
http://www.live365.com/stations/theeternalkenaz
1. Blind Willie Johnson - Nobody's Fault But Mine - Dark Was the Night 32/44/s
2.Blind Willie Johnson - Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Bur - Dark Was the Night 32/44/sc 3:03
3.Avenger - The Mystery Of Dead Mans Rock - 45-07-13 32/44/sc 28:36
4.Avenger - The Melody Of Murder - 1945-08-03 32/44/sc 28:44
5.Alberta Hunter - Black Man 32/44/sc 3:13
6.Alberta Hunter - Handy Man 05:29:40 32/44/sc 3:34
7.BB King-Buddy Guy w/Jimmy Vaug - Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt - all star jam 32/44/sc 5:34
8. B.B. King-T-Bone Walker-Muddy Waters - Why My Baby 32/44/sc 5:07
9. Barbecue Bob - Dollar down Blues - Complete Recorded Works, Vol 2 3
32/44/sc 2:53
10.Barbecue Bob - Mississippi Heavy Water - American Folk 2 n/a
32/44/sc 2:24
11.Bessie Smith - Frosty Morning Blues 32/44/sc 3:16
12. Big Bill Broonzy - All By Myself - Living The Blues 32/44/sc 2:33
13.Big Bill Broonzy - Good Boy - The Blues Collection # 27- Whiskey And Good Time Blues 32/44/sc 2:35
14.Big Joe Turner - The Chill Is On - The Blues Boss 32/44/sc 2:46
15. Big Mama Thornton - Everybody - not known 32/44/sc 3:03
16.Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton - Stop A-Hoppin' On Me 32/44/sc 2:28
17.Billie Holiday - As Time Goes By 32/44/sc 3:35
18. Billie Holiday - Come Rain or Come Shine 32/44/sc 4:25
19.Blind Blake - Hey Hey Daddy Blues 05:24:38 32/44/sc 3:00
20. Blid Lemon Jefferson - Match Box Blues 32/44/sc 3:00
21.Blind Lemon Jefferson - The Crawlin Baby Blues 32/44/sc 2:40
22.Blues Traveler - Carolina Blues 32/44/sc 4:44
23.Blues Traveler - Crash Burn - Four 32/44/sc 2:59
24. Bonnie Raitt - All At Once - Luck Of The Draw 32/44/sc 5:09
25.Bonnie Raitt - Come To Me - Luck Of The Draw 32/44/sc 4:24
26.Buddy Guy - Sweet Black Angel - 32/44/sc 6:16
27.Buddy Guy - Try To Quit You Baby - Southern Blues 1957-63 32/44/sc 2:34
28. BYTHER SMITH - Hold That Train - Nothin' But The BLUES - CD 02 32/44/sc 5:06
29. Charlie Chan - Murder In Cabin 15 - 19xx-xx-xx 32/44/sc 14:40
30. Charlie Chhan - The Escaped Musician - 19xx-xx-xx 32/44/sc 24:20
31. Death Valley Days - Sam Bass - August 27, 1936 32/44/sc 27:14
32. Dimension X - The Potters of Firsk - ep17 32/44/sc 25:05
33. Elmore James - Madison Blues - Chess Blues Classics: 1957 to 1967 32/44/sc
34. Elmore James - Sweet Home Chicago - not known 32/44/sc 2:57
35. Father Knows Best - New Years Sitter - Dec/31/1953 32/44/sc 29:11
36. Fathers Knows Best - A New Housekeeper - 1950-06-22 32/44/sc 29:37
37. Frontier Town - Quade Dunsten State Senetor - 19xx-xx-xx 32/44/sc 28:33
38. GS520712 - Boughten Bride - Gunsmoke 32/44/sc 29:46
39. Blind Lemon Jefferson - The Crawlin Baby 32/44/sc 2:40
40. Norah Jones - More Than This 32/44/sc 7:53
41. Norah jones - One Flight Down 32/44/sc 5:27
42. North Mississippi Allstars - Shake 'Em On Down - Shake Hands With Shorty 32/44/sc 4:05
43.Playhouse Theater - Now Voyager - 19xx-xx-xx 5.0 32/44/sc 29:55
44. Professor Longhair - Its My Fault Darling 32/44/sc 5:05
45.Professor Longhair - Red Beans 32/44/sc 5:17
46.Robert Johnson - Traveling Riverside Blues 32/44/sc 5:15
47. Robert Johnson - Walking Blues 32/44/sc 2:10
48. Skip James - Shake 'Em On Down - Blues Roots - 1930- 32/44/sc 3:01
49.The Eternal Kenaz - Commercial Break - program intro 32/44/sc 0:31
50. Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton - Stop A-Hoppin' On Me 32/44/sc 2:28
Enjoy,
Kenaz
As a reminder you can find all these great Old Time Radio, Jazz and Blues from the Golden Era of Radio and todays artists who were influenced by their music by clicking the Kenaz's Old Time Radio link to the right. Or if for some reason you can't just cut and paste the following into your browser.
http://www.live365.com/stations/theeternalkenaz
1. Blind Willie Johnson - Nobody's Fault But Mine - Dark Was the Night 32/44/s
2.Blind Willie Johnson - Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Bur - Dark Was the Night 32/44/sc 3:03
3.Avenger - The Mystery Of Dead Mans Rock - 45-07-13 32/44/sc 28:36
4.Avenger - The Melody Of Murder - 1945-08-03 32/44/sc 28:44
5.Alberta Hunter - Black Man 32/44/sc 3:13
6.Alberta Hunter - Handy Man 05:29:40 32/44/sc 3:34
7.BB King-Buddy Guy w/Jimmy Vaug - Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt - all star jam 32/44/sc 5:34
8. B.B. King-T-Bone Walker-Muddy Waters - Why My Baby 32/44/sc 5:07
9. Barbecue Bob - Dollar down Blues - Complete Recorded Works, Vol 2 3
32/44/sc 2:53
10.Barbecue Bob - Mississippi Heavy Water - American Folk 2 n/a
32/44/sc 2:24
11.Bessie Smith - Frosty Morning Blues 32/44/sc 3:16
12. Big Bill Broonzy - All By Myself - Living The Blues 32/44/sc 2:33
13.Big Bill Broonzy - Good Boy - The Blues Collection # 27- Whiskey And Good Time Blues 32/44/sc 2:35
14.Big Joe Turner - The Chill Is On - The Blues Boss 32/44/sc 2:46
15. Big Mama Thornton - Everybody - not known 32/44/sc 3:03
16.Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton - Stop A-Hoppin' On Me 32/44/sc 2:28
17.Billie Holiday - As Time Goes By 32/44/sc 3:35
18. Billie Holiday - Come Rain or Come Shine 32/44/sc 4:25
19.Blind Blake - Hey Hey Daddy Blues 05:24:38 32/44/sc 3:00
20. Blid Lemon Jefferson - Match Box Blues 32/44/sc 3:00
21.Blind Lemon Jefferson - The Crawlin Baby Blues 32/44/sc 2:40
22.Blues Traveler - Carolina Blues 32/44/sc 4:44
23.Blues Traveler - Crash Burn - Four 32/44/sc 2:59
24. Bonnie Raitt - All At Once - Luck Of The Draw 32/44/sc 5:09
25.Bonnie Raitt - Come To Me - Luck Of The Draw 32/44/sc 4:24
26.Buddy Guy - Sweet Black Angel - 32/44/sc 6:16
27.Buddy Guy - Try To Quit You Baby - Southern Blues 1957-63 32/44/sc 2:34
28. BYTHER SMITH - Hold That Train - Nothin' But The BLUES - CD 02 32/44/sc 5:06
29. Charlie Chan - Murder In Cabin 15 - 19xx-xx-xx 32/44/sc 14:40
30. Charlie Chhan - The Escaped Musician - 19xx-xx-xx 32/44/sc 24:20
31. Death Valley Days - Sam Bass - August 27, 1936 32/44/sc 27:14
32. Dimension X - The Potters of Firsk - ep17 32/44/sc 25:05
33. Elmore James - Madison Blues - Chess Blues Classics: 1957 to 1967 32/44/sc
34. Elmore James - Sweet Home Chicago - not known 32/44/sc 2:57
35. Father Knows Best - New Years Sitter - Dec/31/1953 32/44/sc 29:11
36. Fathers Knows Best - A New Housekeeper - 1950-06-22 32/44/sc 29:37
37. Frontier Town - Quade Dunsten State Senetor - 19xx-xx-xx 32/44/sc 28:33
38. GS520712 - Boughten Bride - Gunsmoke 32/44/sc 29:46
39. Blind Lemon Jefferson - The Crawlin Baby 32/44/sc 2:40
40. Norah Jones - More Than This 32/44/sc 7:53
41. Norah jones - One Flight Down 32/44/sc 5:27
42. North Mississippi Allstars - Shake 'Em On Down - Shake Hands With Shorty 32/44/sc 4:05
43.Playhouse Theater - Now Voyager - 19xx-xx-xx 5.0 32/44/sc 29:55
44. Professor Longhair - Its My Fault Darling 32/44/sc 5:05
45.Professor Longhair - Red Beans 32/44/sc 5:17
46.Robert Johnson - Traveling Riverside Blues 32/44/sc 5:15
47. Robert Johnson - Walking Blues 32/44/sc 2:10
48. Skip James - Shake 'Em On Down - Blues Roots - 1930- 32/44/sc 3:01
49.The Eternal Kenaz - Commercial Break - program intro 32/44/sc 0:31
50. Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton - Stop A-Hoppin' On Me 32/44/sc 2:28
Enjoy,
Kenaz
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Oliphant logo that I created. Oliphant translates from the Celtic language to mean "Bull Elephant". The Celts in 42AD created the word to describe the sound of the approaching Roman army who included fifty elephants in their attack. What the hell, if it worked for Hannibal 250 years earlier going over the alps, the English Channel should have been a cake walk for Emperor Claudius' commander Aulus Plautius. They ivy wreath intertwined around the elephants trunk represents litterally my mother who's middle name was ivy, as well as figuratively, the bonds of love that my parents shared. Here is a link to the history of the battle of Medway, Kent. http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/r/ro/roman_invasion_of_britain.htm
The Oliphant Clan cerca 1974. (Front row from left to right) Cherlyanne, Mom(Bernice),,me,Rosanne. (Back row left to right) Denise,Wayne,Patrice.(Absent)Father(Kenneth) hard working truck driver still working. Man, family gatherings where so much simpler, now the family has grown from us six to five inlaws, four nieces, seven nephews, and even a great nephew and another one on the way. Slowly putting the family tree in photos together, I will post as I gather. I'm calling out to any Bell or Oliphant families, leave a note or sign the guest book I would love to hear from you. Side note, to any Oliphants out there, please, I have no photos of my Grandpa Harold Oliphant, father to Kenneth and Albert Oliphant, as well as Eileen Back and Sherry Hurtel(nee Oliphant). If you know of any such photos I would love to hear from you.
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Dad's Memorium. Rest in Piece, to a great man who left the world way to soon. A public service announcement please check with your local Heart Disease Prevention Centre, or click the link on the right side of this page for more information on how you can prevent a terrible disease from effecting you or your love ones.
Picture of my Mom. Not sure why she looks a bit unhappy? And no that's not Timmy playing with Lassie, that's my Uncle Nelson. Good form with then gun though. I believe both Nelson and his brother Walllace where hunters. I never took up the sport, don't like guns. I only play with them in the movies.
A great portrait of my Great Grandma Bell. I love the old sepia tones that photos had back then. Note the Bell family were Salvation Army (similar to Pennsylvanian Dutch or even Quaker) by religion hense the long Victorian dress and high collar. My sister has a picture of my Grandmother Bell later in her life wearing a similar dress with the bonnett.
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