Ottawa - A "moderate" earthquake shook eastern Ontario and western Quebec Friday night, with tremors shaking the ground under the shadow of the Peace Tower and reports of the quake being felt as far away as Montreal.
Sylvia Hayek, seismologist for Natural Resources Canada, said the earthquake, which struck around 8:39 p.m. EST, measured a 4.5-magnitude, but wasn't strong enough to cause major damage.
"It's a moderate earthquake, so we wouldn't expect any damage," Ms. Hayek said late Friday.
The quake was centred north of Thurso, Que., about 45 kilometres east-northeast of Ottawa, said John Adams, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada.
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Praying for our friend
Divers are still searching the Ottawa River for a missing snowmobile driver who went through the ice on Sunday night. David Parker, 36, of Constance Bay was trying to cross the river near the dam at Fitzroy Harbour when the snowmobile fell through thin ice, sending him and his passenger into the frigid water.
The passenger, also 36, made it to shore and pull himself out of the river. It was the second time in eight days that a snowmobile went through ice near Fitzroy Harbour. The first incident happened on Feb. 12 and involved Kanata's Brendan Nash, who died in the incident. That same weekend, another snowmobile driver died in a crash.
The passenger, also 36, made it to shore and pull himself out of the river. It was the second time in eight days that a snowmobile went through ice near Fitzroy Harbour. The first incident happened on Feb. 12 and involved Kanata's Brendan Nash, who died in the incident. That same weekend, another snowmobile driver died in a crash.
Monday, February 20, 2006
Strangest buildings on earth.
Pickpocket robs Olympic athlete and attempts to outrun her.
"Contract of Wifely Expectations." The Smoking Gun has all the wierdos for you.
Guy that screwed up Katrina relief thinks it's just dandy if Middle Eastern firms take over vital American ports. What could possibly go wrong?
Jamaican man watches "Cool Runnings," moves to Canada, wins silver medal in bobsled.
Twenty things you didn't know about U.S. presidents.
Man who stapled his penis to a cross and set it on fire in a bar bet says he couldn't be more thrilled to have received a Darwin Award.
Olympic cheerleaders officially suck. NC Panthers cheerleaders set to retrain them.
Surviving Bee Gees reunite for charity concert, sign of apocalypse.
Today's mind-bendingly addictive flash puzzle game: Blueprint.
Pickpocket robs Olympic athlete and attempts to outrun her.
"Contract of Wifely Expectations." The Smoking Gun has all the wierdos for you.
Guy that screwed up Katrina relief thinks it's just dandy if Middle Eastern firms take over vital American ports. What could possibly go wrong?
Jamaican man watches "Cool Runnings," moves to Canada, wins silver medal in bobsled.
Twenty things you didn't know about U.S. presidents.
Man who stapled his penis to a cross and set it on fire in a bar bet says he couldn't be more thrilled to have received a Darwin Award.
Olympic cheerleaders officially suck. NC Panthers cheerleaders set to retrain them.
Surviving Bee Gees reunite for charity concert, sign of apocalypse.
Today's mind-bendingly addictive flash puzzle game: Blueprint.
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Sign up now!
Some of us have no time to keep checking the blog to see what's happening (or not happening). I have added an email setting so that you never have to come to my blog! Just add your email address in the SIGN UP field on the right. You will then only receive an email when something new has been added to my blog.
WOW!!! What a time saver for all you wonderful people.
WOW!!! What a time saver for all you wonderful people.
Tod is new Champ!!
So, Tod Sloan got 9.7 million points on Microsoft's Pinball Saturday February 18th. Well, "Mr. Pinball Wizard", it only took you 5 months to beat the previous champ. And the previous champ only plays the game once a year, and the previous champ does not even have the game on his computer.
Ok, ok...Congratulations to you! I am sure your endless nights of practice everyday, and your tired eyes in the morning, finally paid off. Now you will have your wife staying up till 4 in the morning just trying to top your score. And you will be screaming at her to come to bed, not to enjoy your company, but to keep her away from your 9.7 million points.
Again YIPPEE!!! We are all very proud of your achievement and we want to know if you now have Carpal Tunel.
Ok, ok...Congratulations to you! I am sure your endless nights of practice everyday, and your tired eyes in the morning, finally paid off. Now you will have your wife staying up till 4 in the morning just trying to top your score. And you will be screaming at her to come to bed, not to enjoy your company, but to keep her away from your 9.7 million points.
Again YIPPEE!!! We are all very proud of your achievement and we want to know if you now have Carpal Tunel.
First booked camping of 2006
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Build your own homemade Media Centre.
Linux beats Windows to Intel iMac.
Man invents flying Cadillac Escalade, sets up geek/bling convergence not seen since Del tha Funkee Homosapien's last album.
What do stormchasers do in the winter? Build Tesla coils in their basement, of course.
Today's "porn video mistakenly shown during lecture" story brought to you by Fukuoka police.
Man who got a nail stuck in his neck in 1970 while mowing his lawn has finally coughed it out (with pic ).
Little boy raised by monkeys is now a grown man living among humans. Likes to play guitar, wants to build a house and get married, but is having difficulty finding a woman who also enjoys throwing feces.
How to bury your dead: Reuters guide for the killer-to-be.
Linux beats Windows to Intel iMac.
Man invents flying Cadillac Escalade, sets up geek/bling convergence not seen since Del tha Funkee Homosapien's last album.
What do stormchasers do in the winter? Build Tesla coils in their basement, of course.
Today's "porn video mistakenly shown during lecture" story brought to you by Fukuoka police.
Man who got a nail stuck in his neck in 1970 while mowing his lawn has finally coughed it out (with pic ).
Little boy raised by monkeys is now a grown man living among humans. Likes to play guitar, wants to build a house and get married, but is having difficulty finding a woman who also enjoys throwing feces.
How to bury your dead: Reuters guide for the killer-to-be.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Urban legends for Valentine's Day.
Penis surgery: The long and short of it.
Funeral interrupted when the "deceased" phones his daughter to complain that nobody is visiting him.
The "heart" symbol is actually a representation of a woman's bum.
Ten-year-old boy forbidden to bring cardboard "Leafs No. 1" sign into Toronto Maple Leafs game because security considered it "a weapon," as well as an embarassing falsehood.
Canadians having more and more virtual sex. Especially when it takes 45 minutes to get fully undressed this time of year.
Study finds that pizza-topping preferences may indicate ideal dating partners. For instance, men prefering onions should date women prefering onions, whereas men prefering double-cheese, super-supreme thick crust should date Starr Jones.
Shout out to UK workers: February 24th is Work Your Proper Hours Day. Check out early, and smell the slack.
Tests show shopping-cart handles and mice at Internet cafes are the most bacteria-ridden public items.
Wayne Gretzky's gambling investigation compared to the crucifixtion of Jesus.
Penis surgery: The long and short of it.
Funeral interrupted when the "deceased" phones his daughter to complain that nobody is visiting him.
The "heart" symbol is actually a representation of a woman's bum.
Ten-year-old boy forbidden to bring cardboard "Leafs No. 1" sign into Toronto Maple Leafs game because security considered it "a weapon," as well as an embarassing falsehood.
Canadians having more and more virtual sex. Especially when it takes 45 minutes to get fully undressed this time of year.
Study finds that pizza-topping preferences may indicate ideal dating partners. For instance, men prefering onions should date women prefering onions, whereas men prefering double-cheese, super-supreme thick crust should date Starr Jones.
Shout out to UK workers: February 24th is Work Your Proper Hours Day. Check out early, and smell the slack.
Tests show shopping-cart handles and mice at Internet cafes are the most bacteria-ridden public items.
Wayne Gretzky's gambling investigation compared to the crucifixtion of Jesus.
About the Firefox "memory leak"
A lot of people complain about the Firefox "memory leak(s)". All versions of Firefox no doubt leak memory - it is a common problem with software this complicated. We look to fix the issues where we can. David Baron and others have done a huge amount of excellent work in this area.
What I think many people are talking about however with Firefox 1.5 is not really a memory leak at all. It is in fact a feature.
Monday, February 13, 2006
"Don't work too hard," wrote a colleague in an e-mail today. Was she sincere or sarcastic? I think I know (sarcastic), but I'm probably wrong.
According to recent research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, I've only a 50-50 chance of ascertaining the tone of any e-mail message. The study also shows that people think they've correctly interpreted the tone of e-mails they receive 90 percent of the time.
"That's how flame wars get started," says psychologist Nicholas Epley of the University of Chicago, who conducted the research with Justin Kruger of New York University. "People in our study were convinced they've accurately understood the tone of an e-mail message when in fact their odds are no better than chance," says Epley.
Read more of this article By Stephen Leahy at Wired News...
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Saturday, February 11, 2006
This is for all who have no idea what I fix. Go here to see a few of photos of my products. There will eventually be more added, this is just to get started.
The top 10 career advantages of having Attention Deficit Disorder. (Of course, people with ADD will only be able to get through two or three before losing interest).
Study confirms l337 status of Firefox.
Two more categories in which the girls are beating the boys: Use of drugs and alcohol.
Bloomberg fires office worker for playing PC Solitaire; no word on plans to promote office Freecell gurus.
Canadians should warm up those exchange rate jokes... $1 CDN = $0.95 U.S. by end of 2007.
Northern Canadian city to fine drivers for sloppy parking. In related development, Rockstar Games cancels plans for "Grand Theft Auto: Iqaluit".
Study confirms l337 status of Firefox.
Two more categories in which the girls are beating the boys: Use of drugs and alcohol.
Bloomberg fires office worker for playing PC Solitaire; no word on plans to promote office Freecell gurus.
Canadians should warm up those exchange rate jokes... $1 CDN = $0.95 U.S. by end of 2007.
Northern Canadian city to fine drivers for sloppy parking. In related development, Rockstar Games cancels plans for "Grand Theft Auto: Iqaluit".
Monday, February 06, 2006
Sweet PC mod made from a Whisky bottle, Win98 was such a good year.
Over 1,250 calories of dessert goodness, the Snikers pie, called one of the unhealthiest recipes of all time.
Can you manage a McDonald's franchise without driving it into the ground? Find out in this fairly ambitious simulation.
"The Freshman 15" is actually "The Freshman 7".
Upset by what he paid for a new Ford Escape, man returns the vehicle to the dealership. Through the showroom. On fire.
When police arrive to collect a fine, you aren't really helping your situation by inviting them in for booze and crack.
Study finds 80 percent of men who won't see "Brokeback" secretly wish to star in it.
Typping beig taugjt imn kinedrgarten.
The only thing worse than seeing a half-naked guy ruining your girlfriend's night at the theatre is getting your ass kicked by him when you complain about it.
Caption these St. Louis Blues hockey players.
Over 1,250 calories of dessert goodness, the Snikers pie, called one of the unhealthiest recipes of all time.
Can you manage a McDonald's franchise without driving it into the ground? Find out in this fairly ambitious simulation.
"The Freshman 15" is actually "The Freshman 7".
Upset by what he paid for a new Ford Escape, man returns the vehicle to the dealership. Through the showroom. On fire.
When police arrive to collect a fine, you aren't really helping your situation by inviting them in for booze and crack.
Study finds 80 percent of men who won't see "Brokeback" secretly wish to star in it.
Typping beig taugjt imn kinedrgarten.
The only thing worse than seeing a half-naked guy ruining your girlfriend's night at the theatre is getting your ass kicked by him when you complain about it.
Caption these St. Louis Blues hockey players.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Hello everyone!
Happy birthday to OMA! Yes, to my mother. She is all geared up and ready to start thinking about opening shop again in ONLY one months' time!
I am hoping that the tail end of winter will fly by, as not much is happening here. Winterlude is coming on us very fast, which is a close sign of spring (Waterlude). If we even get the weather for it is another story.
My new job is going very well. I really like it a lot! It will be just over 2 months now. Still a little early, but it looks great. Here is some nice photos of what it is doing to my body.
Heard what my territory will be (still a guestimate). And I like the looks of it. West side of Ottawa, out to Smiths Falls (or is it Perth, who knows) and up the valley north of Algonquin Park to Matawa area. Yes......camping territory on a Friday afternoon!
And a Happy Early Birthday to my father, this coming Monday!
Not else too new for the moment. But I hope to start writing my descriptive adventures (with photos attached) very soon to come.
Take care!
Happy birthday to OMA! Yes, to my mother. She is all geared up and ready to start thinking about opening shop again in ONLY one months' time!
I am hoping that the tail end of winter will fly by, as not much is happening here. Winterlude is coming on us very fast, which is a close sign of spring (Waterlude). If we even get the weather for it is another story.
My new job is going very well. I really like it a lot! It will be just over 2 months now. Still a little early, but it looks great. Here is some nice photos of what it is doing to my body.
Heard what my territory will be (still a guestimate). And I like the looks of it. West side of Ottawa, out to Smiths Falls (or is it Perth, who knows) and up the valley north of Algonquin Park to Matawa area. Yes......camping territory on a Friday afternoon!
And a Happy Early Birthday to my father, this coming Monday!
Not else too new for the moment. But I hope to start writing my descriptive adventures (with photos attached) very soon to come.
Take care!
Canal set to reopen in time for Winterlude.
Wiarton Willie forcasts early Spring.
CBS to Apple: Suck it.
Harrison Ford helps girlfriend Calista Flockheart join Mile High Club, has shared this hobby with his family for years.
Flock of songbirds slams into window and dies after they gorge themselves on fermented berries. Swore they'd be okay to fly with a cup of coffee.
Study shows having an "office spouse" makes you happier in your job. Downside? Going home and complaining to your "real spouse" that your "office spouse" just doesn't understand you.
NYC girl puts up 113 in High School hoops game, tells Kobe to suck it. Kobe invites her to his hotel room.
It is against the law for anyone to harrass the seals while they are on shore. However, feel free to kill them once they are in the water.
U.S Army to issue soldiers with caffeine-laced chewing gum. Pentagon still working on portable combat meth cooker.
The top 10 weirdest USB devices ever.
Top 10 myths about hybrid cars.
Wiarton Willie forcasts early Spring.
CBS to Apple: Suck it.
Harrison Ford helps girlfriend Calista Flockheart join Mile High Club, has shared this hobby with his family for years.
Flock of songbirds slams into window and dies after they gorge themselves on fermented berries. Swore they'd be okay to fly with a cup of coffee.
Study shows having an "office spouse" makes you happier in your job. Downside? Going home and complaining to your "real spouse" that your "office spouse" just doesn't understand you.
NYC girl puts up 113 in High School hoops game, tells Kobe to suck it. Kobe invites her to his hotel room.
It is against the law for anyone to harrass the seals while they are on shore. However, feel free to kill them once they are in the water.
U.S Army to issue soldiers with caffeine-laced chewing gum. Pentagon still working on portable combat meth cooker.
The top 10 weirdest USB devices ever.
Top 10 myths about hybrid cars.
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