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The Onion Paywall

Update (2014/04/01):  This doesn’t seem to work anymore, check out this updated post, or see comments…. I’m not a big fan of advertisements. I’m also not a big fan of paywalls. Seeing as I do want companies to make money from their content, I’m a horrible person for finding ways around both these things. I’m worse because I’m sharing. AdBlock for Google Chrome does a great job at removing ads from everything. However, the Onion paywall is still a problem. I’m also worried about how Canadian newspapers are about to begin paywalls. I had a workaround to The Onion’s paywall, that worked well, until a few months ago. With some… Read More »The Onion Paywall

Why I’m an amazing friend

When my friend @yourepretty asked the internet… I jumped into action. I responded with the only sensible answer… Why does this make me an amazing friend? It’s simple. With my simple 10 characters, I not only gave licence to @yourepretty to have cookies for dinner, I also gave her someone to blame if she felt bad about it/herself later. It’s obviously my fault, as I suggested it. As such, I’m an amazing friend. * Please note, she did not take my advice, and instead had Thai.

Dan Mangan

  Dan Mangan Live at the Danforth Music Hall Toronto, ON 25 October 2012

Heartless Bastards

Went to see The Heartless Bastards last night at Lee’s Palace. I brought along a camera. Opening was Dana Falconberry (whose record I purchased, and she was confused by Canadian money) and Futurebirds.

Ashley

Went to Brickworks to take some pics of Ashley. Here’s my fav.

Canada’s Wonderland

Nick, Alicia, and myself headed up to Vaughan for a weekday visit to Wonderland. For those unaware, Wonderland is the major theme park in the Toronto area. We mostly went for coasters, but enjoyed a few other rides. I hadn’t been in about 8 years or so. When Lisa and I were first dating, we would go frequently every summer, but that kinda fizzled out. The trio were able to ride a good chuck of the roller coasters, and Alicia was able to fulfill her desire to eat a funnel cake. A worthy goal. Our goal to hit every coaster didn’t really come to fruition, but that didn’t matter, I… Read More »Canada’s Wonderland

Woodbine

I had never been to the races before, and never understood the appeal. I think I understand now. I had never played slot machines before, never understood the appeal. Still don’t get it. Matt invited a group out for his 31st birthday to Woodbine. Since the majority of people were a tad late, Emily and I wandered to the slot machines. I had never played the slots before, and didn’t really get the appeal, but was willing to try. Emily chose her 2¢ slot machine, and I sat down at the machine beside hers. I tried reading the rules, but didn’t understand what was happening on the screen, so I… Read More »Woodbine

Pride 2012

Today is Canada Day, but it is also Pride. I took my camera with me for the first time to Pride, and took these photos.

Crafternoon

Last week, Helen invited me over to her new Parkdale digs for a “crafternoon.” Seeing as I don’t craft, I brought my camera along. Here’s some photos of Paul, Pam, and Amanda.