hey, so a friend of mine made a rather interesting statement:

even if you don't care enough to vote for someone in particular (because, let's say, for example, everyone in your riding sucks), get out there to the polling station and vote... for anyone, for everyone, do whatever. Just get out there and go to the polling station. Even if all you do is spoil your ballot, at least you'll be registered. And that's the most important thing for all of us young people out there. Canadian politics won't pay attention to the interests of youth until we prove that they need to. and until we get out and vote in large numbers, that won't happen.

If, on the other hand, you're actually looking for information on who to vote for, because you feel like voting for real, The Council of Canadians has some interesting information in their election voter's guide, comparing all the major parties (more than just the four on the televised debate) on particular issues of concern ranging from childcare to the environment.

My friend also has the good fortune of knowing that every vote counts, so don't vote strategically, vote for who you actually want to see win. you might just be surprised. She won her town council elections by 12 votes, that's it. The guy you want to win might actually do just that, if you go out and vote... you never know. Besides, parties that get at least 2% of the valid votes cast (or 5% of the votes in ridings that held their candidates) get $1.75 per vote per year (get more info on that here). So go say something with your X.



So, in summary, GO VOTE!! this Monday, January 23rd at your local polling station. Bring two pieces of id, and all the panache you can muster. though, remember: SPOIL THE BALLOT IF NONE OF THE CHOICES LOOK GOOD TOYOU!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - GOATSE COOKIES!!!

General invitation:

When: 5:15pm
Where: my place(s)
Who: everyone
What: moving furniture onto/off a truck
Why: because the more people that help, the less I have to do
How: lift with your legs, not your back

That's right folks, it's movin' time. All help will be appreciated.

Yeehaw! Sierra! That's me their one of two fans!

Iraqi Invasion: A Text Misadventure.

This is a literary style that remains sadly underexplored. Though you may recall that McSweeneys did well with it, too.

Edit: Apparently, "interactive fiction" (as it were) is a great tool for learning how to type as well. Is there anything it can't do? (Apart from jump (that's a joke for all you Sierra * Quest game fans. All two of you.))

Mary, you might want to include your e-mail address for those of us who don't know it.

Ok, everyone, I have a favour to ask - would you all please e-mail me your mailing addresses? Thanks!

WARNING - The following is a SURVIVOR related link:

Tribal tycoon

hey, did any of you go to the Wal Mart movie? it was really good, and really quite interesting. I learned a lot about how hideous Wal Mart is that I didn't know from before (like the number of people on welfare as a result of working there). If you wanted to go, but didn't, you can check out the movie's website or Wal Mart's positive spin website www.walmartfacts.com just for a change in point of view