steph_grrl

Seriously, the number of bad drivers I'm seeing on the road with Ontario plates is ridiculous.

Here are problems I'm running across on my bike regularly,

*Being crowded and/or honked at in the bike lane when the car doing it had more than enough room (today was the kicker, some university aged guy did a u-turn on the Laurier bridge, came uncomfortably close to me, then HONKED at me when I was in the bike lane perfectly obeying the rules of the road)
*Not signaling, especially at the traffic light where you can stay on Sussex or go over the bridge to Hull. I need to go down Sussex. I stay by the curb whenever possible because I'm on a bike. The right lane is NOT a turn only lane there. Therefor, if you don't signal, I'm going to assume you are going down Sussex and I don't feel I should be in danger if I dare to start pedaling when the light changes... because the car beside me has not signaled! Probably the only reason I haven't been hit is because I'm always worried at that spot about being hit. In fact, I'm thinking I should inform the city of this problem. Maybe they'll send out cops to watch the traffic there.
*The rolling stop at stop signs. You do know this is illegal and will get you a ticket, right? Yeah? Well stop doing it! Especially when it means I have to brake abruptly because I should have had the right of way.
*The last point brings me to my last point :P Drivers acting like I don't have right of way because I'm on a bike... wrong, a bike is a vehicle, I get right of way if you would have right of way in my position! If I don't want to have to get going fast and gesture you through an intersection first, that's one thing, otherwise, please respect my right of way!

On a side note, please tell me you are not the person who left their bike chained in the market with the chain going through a DETACHABLE TIRE rather than the frame? Why not just hang a sign on it that says steal me?

P.S. Despite the complaining, I do actually enjoy biking to and from work. A lot of you are good drivers. Just, not quite enough of you when I run into at least one or two idiotic things a day and don't have THAT far to bike.

Make chicken korma with chicken, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, and sauce
Make with rice

http://remino.net/en/2009/07/14/apple-store-in-the-rideau-centre-opens-saturday-930-am

I just thought I'd let you all know.

does anyone know where i can find black greasepaint (or equivalent) sticks for face painting? i've tried dollarama, and am not sure where else one could find this outside of Halloween season. has this been seen at Michael's, perhaps?

as you might have guessed, i'm seeing Kiss tomorrow night ;)

Does anyone here send their kid(s) to Centre Éducatif des Bécasseaux?

First time selling in the comm, I hope I'm doing it right, I've divided everything into two groups for easier browsing, prices are flexible for the most part and I'm near either Blair Station/Gloucester Center or the Rideau Center for pickups, thanks for looking~

Miscellaneous things; including books, a bike, a laptop, posters and clothing

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Anime related things; including manga, a figurine, posters and props

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I`ve searched usedottawa & cavendre.com for apartments and i`ve looked through newspapers (although i hate the last option because i like seeing pictures) and have come up with nothing, anyone know of any other resources to find an apartment? preferably on the quebec side.

Thanks!

eta; thank you all for your suggestions!

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We are pleased to present to you the DROWNER mini-album and T-shirt to be released August 4th 2009!

In preparation for performances at Beat Crusher and EBMfest we have decided to finally make some more of our music available. DROWNER is a comprehensive collection of remixed, remastered, and re-worked versions of all ENCEPHALON compilation appearances to date plus 2 previously unreleased songs, and 2 completely different remixes of cult favorites TEENAGE HITMAN and RISE. All new artwork created by Matt Gifford and Alice Kellar sets the tone for the album and the theme carries through to the new t-shirt design as well. All song lyrics, available for the first time ever will be included in art layout.





ENCEPHALON - DROWNER
Available August 4th 2009
Genre: Industrial-Dance, EBM, Harsh-Electro
PRE-ORDER HERE

1. Rise
2. Teenage Hitman
3. Responder
4. Ghostorm
5. Luna's Rampage
6. Rise (Alternate)
7. Teenage Hitman (Alternate)

Is there any place that keeps hardcopies of newspapers anymore? I am doing a media analysis for a class and I need to see where the article appeared in the original paper. (I can read it online through electronic archives, but I need to see the actual paper.) It was from June 19th of this year in the Globe and Mail.

(I checked the city library's website and they seem to only link to the electron databases.)

Hello, everyone. I'm registering for the coming year and I need some suggestions. I want to take 2 classes each semester (that's all I'll need to graduate) while working Mon-Fri. Does anyone know of any classes offered from 7pm-10pm or on weekends? I'm already registered for Children's Literature. I'm in general arts, but my three areas of concentration are English, History and Theatre, and I'm willing to take pretty much any arts course. Thanks.

Hello everyone! As of today my work has changed my hours so I now have the evening off and most weekends. Yeah!! I am looking for some sort of workout class to take. I'm not in great shape so I don't think a lu lu lemon boot camp would be great for me but if anyone knows anything less intense, and is starting around this time, please let me know. I would be very interested in taking a dance class of some sort too. I have a bit of dance background so beginner not necessary, but I really just want to do it for fun, so no recital or exams would be awesome. Thanks for your help!

http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/dave-barry/story/1119523.html

<em>(This classic Dave Barry column was originally published Nov. 25, 2001.)</em><br /> Air travel sure is a big old laundry hamper of fun these days. That's what I was thinking as I was removing my clothing in front of hundreds of people at the Denver airport (which is located in Wyoming).

Great rhythm guitar lick on this tune

THE BATCAVE – two exclusive books
I’ve just self-published two huge photo books about The Batcavbe. Covers and all details are behind the cut. I realise it may not be specifically geo-centric, but hopefully it is of interest to anyone interested in Goth.
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Hi! I am selling tons of clothes and stuff, over here!

http://community.livejournal.com/ottawaforsale/494812.html



Thank youuu!

Damn weather. It is days like this that make me wish I wasnt so keen on doing things in advance. Like buying Hope tickets. I do not want to go out in that while still recovering from a cold.

 Greetings!

 I'm looking for a ride into Montreal on Sunday, I work in the Eastend and am finished my shift at 6:30. I'll also be looking for a ride out of Montreal on Wed morning..

 If anybody has similar travel plans and has a seat for me in their car please contact me.

 Thanks.

Where in the city can I buy red velvet cake?