Hey people who know more about computers than me (that's all of you). How do I find out if my computer has these:

Pentium-based processor (1 Ghz recommended)
256 MB RAM
Graphics display of 800X600 at 16 bit colour (65,536 colours)

???

Who wants to go see Control this Thursday? Unfortunately, it's not running on the weekend and I know I've been putting off seeing it for far too long now. It's playing at the Princess at 9:05.

And Al, I think Detroit, New Jersey and Minnesota are a lock to win on the weekend. It's a bit tough for me to say beyond those ones.

So who do you think is going to lose out of the teams in the NHL playing their game this saturday?

I'm in a hockey loser pool at work and big money is riding on this (well not for me but if I win the pool). I just need to get past x amount of rounds and hopefully be the only one left.

If you guys help me out and I do manage to win the whole shebang I owe you guys drinks! (notice drinks not drink)

Just let me know your choice before friday.

Hope everyone has a happy life day.

in other news... drop your nalgene bottles now, everyone!
and go for a type 5 plastic instead of this type 7 stuff.

oh, and Dear Becketsess... please read the bolded paragraph...


Canadian retail chain pulls plastic water bottles

Canada's largest outdoor-goods chain has pulled water bottles and food containers made of polycarbonate plastic from its shelves over worries about the chemical bisphenol A, which has been linked to cancer and reproductive problems in animals.

Vancouver-based Mountain Equipment Co-op became the first major Canadian retailer to stop selling products that contain bisphenol A over fears the chemical can leach from plastic food and water containers.

"Inconclusive science and regulatory uncertainty presently surrounds bisphenol-A (BPA)," the company said in a statement.

"For these reasons, MEC has stopped selling polycarbonate water bottles and food containers until guidance is provided by the Government of Canada on the health risks posed by BPA."

The Canadian co-operative joins U.S.-based Patagonia in dropping the products because of health concerns.

The chemical, which can mimic the effects of the hormone estrogen in cells, has been surrounded by controversy. Some North American researchers and environmentalists have shown it can cause several types of cancer as well as developmental, neural, behavioral and reproductive harm in animals.

Industry says the products are not dangerous, citing studies from government agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that food and beverage containers manufactured from polycarbonate do not pose a health risk to humans.

"Rarely has a chemical been the subject of such intense scientific testing and scrutiny, and still, important agencies across the globe agree that there is no danger posed to humans from polycarbonate bottles," said Tom Cummins, spokesman for Nalgene and Nunc Brand Products, which manufacturers the popular Nalgene polycarbonate water bottles.

Besides hard-plastic water bottles, bisphenol A is also used in some baby bottles and the linings of some food cans, including most major brands of infant formula, according to a study co-released this week by Environmental Defence Canada and the Washington-based Environmental Working Group.

"We have study after study showing that this chemical is toxic,... and there are safe and available alternatives that are affordable," said Aaron Freeman, policy director of Environmental Defence Canada.

Canada's health department declined to comment before it releases preliminary results of a review of the chemical's effects next spring.

"We are looking at as much research as we can to make a very science-based assessment," said Joey Rathwell, a spokeswoman for Health Canada.

Norway and the European Union are also reviewing the product. Japanese manufacturers decided voluntarily to stop making products using polycarbonate plastic five to six years ago.

okay Albert, they're immunizing people all over the city now, but they're still focusing mainly on post secondary students. though I'll bet you could use your ONE card if you still have it...

In the meantime, how likely are you to share your beverages with potentially infected people? ;)


THE FOLLOWING IS A NOTICE PROVIDED BY THE CAPITAL HEALTH AUTHORITY WITH SUPPORT FROM YOUR UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE HEALTH LINK AT 408-LINK (5465).

Missed the on-campus immunization clinic?

Free mumps clinics have been added at the following Capital Health Public Health Sites.

If you were born in or after 1970 and were not one of the post-secondary students and staff to be immunized at the free mumps immunization clinics held on campus in late November – early December you can still be immunized before the Christmas holidays.

Capital Health will be providing free mumps-containing vaccine to post-secondary students and staff born in or after 1970 who have not had:
• mumps disease or
• 2 doses of mumps-containing vaccine.

Post-secondary students and staff who were born in or after 1970 with:
• no history of mumps disease or
• history of one or no doses of mumps-containing vaccine or
• unknown history of mumps disease or mumps vaccine should be immunized.

Clinics will be held on the following dates at the following locations:
Saturday, December 15, 2007 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Leduc Public Health Centre, 4219 - 50 Street, Leduc
• Mill Woods Public Health Centre, 7525 - 38Avenue, Edmonton
• Northeast Community Health Centre, 14007 - 50 Street, Edmonton
• Providence Centre Auditorium 3005 - 119 Street, Edmonton
• St. Albert Public Health Centre, 23 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue, St. Albert
• Strathcona County Health Centre, 2 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park
• West Jasper Place Public Health Centre, 9720 - 182 Street, Edmonton
• Westview Health Centre, 4405 South Park Drive, Stony Plain

This immunization is for all post-secondary students and staff in the Capital Health region (Edmonton and surrounding area), including international students and non-Alberta residents in any post-secondary programs.

Capital Health asks that all eligible individuals bring their staff or student I.D., Personal Health Number (if available) and if available, immunization record.

Immunization is the only form of protection against mumps. Mumps-containing vaccine has been routinely used in Alberta since 1982. For more information about mumps disease and vaccine, visit the Capital health web-site at:

http://www.capitalhealth.ca/YourHealth/Campaigns/Mumps/default.htm

For more information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call Capital Health Link at 408-LINK (5465) or, outside the local calling area, call toll free 1-866-408- LINK. Visit www.capitalhealth.ca for health information online.

Taxi To The Dark Side:

Yep typical coen brothers.

I'm heading down to the guerilla boutique at the Artery this afternoon. Its on 95th and Jasper I beleive. I'm thinking 4ish if anyone else is interested.218-5373

Oh yeah, No country for old men is quite the flick.

We should play this game some time.