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Anna: I was born and raised in Kensington (K&A) right acrossed from McPherson Square. My family still lives there, and my children grew up there! When I ws growing up in the late 60's and...... Cecilia Midiri: I have to say that it is so true about monkey see, monkey do...every weekend when I'm off from work, I get out to sweeping and I never end up alone doing it. Sometimes...... serlingrod: Thanks Peter. It's nice to have a friend back you up. I just marvel at the stubborness of it though.....I mean, "keep on painting" ... Really? I've made it perfectly clear I'm not an artist..I'm...... Peter: i know, right? hahahaha. go go mickey d's... im sure they thought the pressure-washer would blow it right off, but anyone uninformed enough to use one of those on wood deserves to learn the hard...... Jon Burgess: Hi all, not been on for a while. Some names are ringing bells with me in the above entry, Malc Kennedy is a good mate of my dads (John Burgess), Pete lawson from irlam friends...... Adam Enright: There is No Game like the Good Ol' Montreal Hockey Riot!
A city whose hockey passions create a constant hunger for battling peace and the status quo.
[[http://www.progressivewebdesign.ca/hockeyriots.html]]
by Adam Enright
I was thrilled to read about...... Michelle: People will bitch all they want to. They can make up their stories, print them, and make everyone believe it's true (including law enforcement...usually they are the ones who start it up). Everyone grows a...... Michelle: "prospects wife", are you the moderater of this page? Suddenly my opinion is down. It's fun to come here now and read all the nonsense bullsheisse people have written down. All I'm trying to say...... EvilGentleman: A few suggestions in order to reduce damage in future disturbances:
1 - Do **not** leave portable metal street signs with plate metal bases lying around on the streets when large events are taking place. Most...... chiamattt: Great pictures dude!!!!!!!!! I listened to the game on the net in the office yesterday and was caught a few times cheering out loud. I can't say I am a crazy hockey fan, but I...... CE: I was there during the celebrations but left before the riots began. I was going to bike back up at about 1:30am but unfortunately got a flat tire when I was leaving (and my...... Oldfart: This isn't a hockey tradition. Montreal loves its riots ever since the Quebec legislature passed the Rebellion Losses Bill in 1849 and an English mob torched the parliament buildings, which used to be here.
Since then...... Pearlykingjim: i would like to thank the person or persons for the vile and nasty E-mail that was sent to my address, it is someone on this forum
form what was said
i only hope we bump it...... Michael Waugh: Directions:
Recalling since '75, west of the SAPI mill about 5-10 km I would say. There was a small post office/store. Dirt road went north over the railroad tracks, just beyond it turned to the...... pearlykingjim: Wotch ya Tammy
Long time no see as you can tell by the post on this forum
someone got the hump with pearly kings and queens
your not alone in your comments
i have in the past been acused...... riana: I moved here in 1989 and if you people hate Jacksonville now you would of really hated it back then, there was really nothing to do, and everyone here talked funny. Ive seen it grow...... Bill: Saturday Nights in the Early Fortys.
7PM Start out at the Utica Pool Hall(132 Utica Av)for a few games with Mickey, Danny, George and Jimmy
8PM Pickup come Camels at Goldman's Candy Store (145 Utica Av) On...... Peter: guy: thanks for your posts; im glad to see youre taking a crack at going pro- best of luck! additionally, ive enjoyed looking at your posts; the ones concerning exotic animals, especially, are just so...... D. Smokey: I just returned from Kauai yesterday and I thought the chickens were a hoot. There are definatley more colorful than the ones I've seen here on the mainland. I was suprised that I...... EvilGentleman: I saw this post the day it was first posted, and had not looked back it till today. What a lot of comments about stolen bikes in the Toronto area! Incredible.
Reminds me of this guy...... tiara lingua: Oh my freaking goodness, Jeef, my side hurts from laughing. This is the coolest freaking thing I've read in AGES! There is no way he'll read this because his comment is from 2006, but...... Alexander The Thessalonikian: An ethnic group is characterized by the common language, customs, religion, inscriptions, area of origin and ways of education and living. By that means all the area of todays Greece was inhabited by Greeks since...... Caleb Chatfield: Yes Scott, the old Sankey Motors building comprises the sum total of what goes on in Belleville. Maybe this is your point, to get a rise out of individuals and to make broad sweeping...... EvilGentleman: CE, I kind of figured as much, since I had a few similar false posts under my name as well. I have no clue why some Torontonians are so intent on competing. Maybe the rivalry...... KITO: Hi, I'm a long time lurker, who I'm sure none of you know. I think this is my first comment. Hello, CityNoise.
I, too would like to see more photos on the front-page. No offense, but...... EvilGentleman: 34 - Neither pedestrians nor drivers have a clue what a crosswalk is
35 - Jaywalkers cut off police cars and nothing happens
36 - People prefer to shove shopping carts into snowbanks rather than bring them...... Beadle and Tatum: http://www.thefilthandthefury.co.uk/images/congrat1a.jpg
Its a hand written rambling note about the Sex Pistols calling the mueseum a "piss stain".
There was some pettitioning and a USA today poll that helped locate the hall.
I did some research, this is the...... ejhickey: I am from Chicago and was visiting Montreal when this movie was released. I saw the posters and the ads and was truned off by the promotions. I thought it was an...... Michelle: I agree. I think if I have the chance I would like to have one of those monkeys dangling off my balcony here at the apartment!... A Volunteer:
An Offer to Karlo : -
Stop hiding behing the sniper and bomb planting ?
Its SO YELLOW !!
If you want to take out people, then at least face them on before you execute them.
You know ,...... Rocker Action:
The only thing that the Anglo-cunts can hang their collective, socialist, complacent hat on is "smugness".. They know that despite their deep racist opinion of America, they are all slightley better off because of America,...... EvilGentleman: Of course, you drive the editors bonkers by really pushing the limits and posting a series of skyline picks for each province and territory. I can just imagine New Brunswick... Moncton, Saint John, Frdericton, Bathurst,...... TheTruth: Nice try at history, Sylvia, but you've missed some huge factors. My family was part of that 1st wave of nonwhites to integrate Bushwick in the 1950s. They weren't Gentry -- sorry--even though they were...... EvilGentleman: I'm off to look for the pics now, but I warn you, Google Earth shots can be up to 5 or 6 years old, so do not be surprised if it shows the lake full...... Chris Erb: I have pictures of the protest prior to the arrest which I will post when I get home. If you were there, you would know that the protest was completly civil and low key....... andy5166@yahoo.com: im surprised that key food is still in business, the valley stream store was the original supermarket sweep location(cirra 1965, it was a food fair then). most of the stores i went were dirty, the...... Thankyou!: All I have to really say is thanks. I read somewhere above about a smoker who said he's allergic to perfume. Imagine then that your cigarettes (as a bottle) and your smokey by-product (as a...... EvilGentleman: Apparently, octopi are available at certain Asian restaurants and specialty seafood stores in our fine city, but not to the extent that they are in Detroit, where it was recently common for Red Wings hockey...... Mirela: I am an not smoker. I am glad I won't get smoke in my face at a concert or in restaurant during lunch time or in a plain when I played 1000$ and it's a...... Sean MacCloud: *A DUDE here* said "but what would it feel like if it were just her there? just her with the pervert?"
Hmmm... If would feel like... wimmins is not equal for genetic reasons and dependent on...... Walks now: The lock is the new style (no bic job) and it was locked to a metal railing. Yeah, that is the bar they used too. (FYI - I lost my key last year and rented...... EvilGentleman: I remember during my 1999 tour of America: The Eastern 30, we stopped at a supermarket somewhere NW of Lafayette to get some munchies to keep the family going while on the road to the...... EvilGentleman: "I would like a crunch, mister. And, where is the monkey?" Wow, your mangling of French surpasses mine. Drop me a line if you come by, we'll go wander the city together. It should be...... BRAVE ONE TSS PETERBOROUGH MAN DEM: WHATS DIS JINK GUY ON BOUT SAYIN HE WRITES ASTRO N SHIT LISTEN ALL YOU YANKS DONT LISTEN TO DIS GUY IVE LIVED IN FLETTON(PETERBOROUGH) ALL MA LIFE N I DONT THIS GUY WHO IS...... jeeff: very informative article, tho i think your enthusiasm for the space needle definitely clouds your objectivity a bit. a couple things:
1) the space needle itself was inspired by the stuttgart tv tower in germany,...... Tim Horton: Since my name is Tim Horton, and my name is on that cup, the SUV rightfully belongs to me. :)
Seriously though...I think the Tim Horton's is missing an opportunity for some great PR here. Why...... GGP: cat, thought you'd want to know that there have been sightings of a wild turkey in Central Park during the past few days, on my local birding chatlist. here is an entry from this morning:
8:30...... EvilGentleman: I find it absolutely amazing how two-faced are America's greatest friends in NATO, whether here in Canada, or over in France, Germany, Norway, Turkey, etc... I mean, yes, it clear that the Americans do many...... James: The move he made to dump her bike, the foot against wheel and pull on seat is a move taught to cops, so I doubt if he was charged for anything. Why did he...... Six : I would and have given people there garbage back when they drop it. I almost always do it politley( ok a little sarcasticly, but its funny for people to look like such idiots for so...... protestarmy: I found and posted what is attributed to be the couriers version of this story. I found this on Spacing Wire. It presents a slightly different angle on the whole keying of the car issue....... writeupyrass: You guys who keep threatning each other over the web sound so tuff, sitting on your ass, with some mocha frapociono, bubble tea kinda action. Get a life and stop bull-shitting about "..what you'd do...... observer: Lots to comment on here.
1. Littering is not cool. But calling the guy a polluter? Come on people, this is Kensington Market, not an old-growth forest. It's pretty dirty and unnatural...... David: Rediculous, seriously. They were both in the wrong. But she crossed the line. If I was her I would have loved to throw the garbage back at him, thats fine and all....... EvilGentleman: re: The Jury is STILL out on Evil Gentleman: 2nd Feb 2006 - 22:25 GMT
Thanks for taking the time to read my posts. First off, I use the same nick in chat, and it is...... Keyboard Warriors: I once almost told off some old lady who had the nerve to walk into my bike while i was riding on the sidewalk, she was bigger then me and at the last second i...... HIS fault: i can't believe all these comments saying 'she started it'. the inconsiderate fucker in the car started it with his anti-social behavior by throwing trash on the street. she was just showing to him that...... Stephanie: FIrst of all if you guys actually read the storys and interviews in the newspaper from leah herself... she had said that she knows now that she shouldnt have opened his door and "tossed: the...... JimboToronto: I can't believe the hatred spewing from the tiny pea brains of the cargoofs.
Cargoof Matt says,"That dumb courier got what she deserved. They selectively follow traffic laws, and then all of a sudden they're environmentalists?...... bertro: I think this courier totaly esclated things to the point of silliness...Yeah, littering is not cool - but anyone with an I.Q. over 70 knows that when you throw garabge back...... JimboToronto: I live on Augusta Ave about a block north of where this occurred but missed it due to being out of town. I am neither a bike courier nor a motorist, but my sympathies lie...... Nerd: She provoked the incident initially and obviously his reaction was over the top by throwing coffee. I'm not on the guys side I just think she has enough people hightlighting her as the victim. Let's...... Armed Pacifist: It is utterly ridiculous to assume that the Police should be responsible for dealing with every single incident that occurs in daily life...this kind of thinking is sheeple mentalitality at best. Good on her that...... Pawel: So I guess its alright to litter outside, but not back into someone's car. DOes this mean that the car is hollowed ground that can not have garbage dumped into? Secondly, wasn't there...... White vest girl it's time to say sorry.: The white vest girl speaks:
And I quote her from her posted reply way back in this mess.
The "Motorists": 31st Jan 2006 - 22:26 GMT
To All The Readers,
"This is the blonde girl in the last picture....... Respect: Let's make a deal:
You litter, I throw it back at you. If you park in the bike lane, I smash out your rear brake lights and key your car as I fly by.
You cut me...... Forkmiester: Ya know, having been a cyclist and a motorist in tarrana, i do understand his fustrations and hers. But when you look at the situation:
- he litters by throwing out garbage from his window. Arse....... Sault Ste. Marie Guy: I came to this webb site to satisfy my curiosity. The story was broadcasted on CBC radio 1. I believe both parties are douche bags.
First for the courier to throwing the burger at the...... morethanenough: Forget about banning handguns and the gun registry, these bike couriers are a threat to the very roots of our civilization. They should all be subject to detailed and thorough background and psychiatric checks, registered...... Vancouver Cyclist: I have a lot of sympathy for Leah. I have often been tempted to return trash to the scum who think the streets are their trash can. Keying the car was a dumb move though,...... justlookatthatevileyedpsycho!!!!!!!!!!: TO:Vancouver, Yes ok,some people carry things they use often in there trunks, necessities, be it leisurely items sports;hockey sticks ok maybe even baseball bats in the winter. However,those who do and I gather like...... 4 mode observation: This incident is an excellent example of some of the worst features of human behaviour and the consequences that result from the actions of those who are misguided and self indulgent enough to believe they...... Coachrob59: Wow!
What an adventure! Two people duke it out in Toronto the good and it makes the press all over the world. Let's review; so far we've heard from:
1) Leah, the bike Courier.
2) The...... Both sides: I have read/heard both side of the story. Unfortunately, the "motorist's" side was stated by his fiancé and not by him, as the actual participant. Both sides are plausible but I am still...... Kewl Dude: "Reality: 29th Jan 2006 - 05:00 GMT
Throwing discarded waste back into a car is in no way assault. Any half ass lawyer can paint that picture to look like the return of lost material. The...... spunky : Talk about over-reacting.
He litters.
She throws it back in his SUV.
She keys his SUV.
He freaks out, tries to bash her bike, and tries to beat her up.
I'd say there are...... Timothy_Ronin: Gender should not be an issue here. Stupidity is all the issue here. Yes..he was a #1 asshole for littering. I am sick to death of seeing people litter these days. It's starting to look...... Vaulander: Dumping garbage on the road is not only disgusting, it is also a bit of a problem for cyclists, especially on busy streets where there isn't much room to maneuver. A plastic macdonalds drink cup...... To 'She Had in coming', 'The Motorists' and Everyone else.: It's too late to defend this very very dumb individual. Why is it everyone who claims to know him personally writes the exact same way? So "Brother in Law" are the kind of...... Nina: Interesting to read what everyone is saying. That idiot Argent47 who filed charges against a homeless person who threw a butt at you that you threw out your car... well.. what a proud moment...... zoe: I'm just curious about White Vest Lady's story: at what point did your fiancee throw your coffees on the courier? The pictures show that she's dripping wet, so I'm just wondering. Furthermore, why on earth...... violence is never the answer: I don't really think that is what happened, girl in white vest. Your story doens't make sense. Aside from the spelling mistakes, by the way its bought not brought. You also go on to explain...... violence is never the answer: I don't really think that is what happened, girl in white vest. Your story doens't make sense. Aside from the spelling mistakes, by the way its bought not brought. You also go on to explain...... The "Motorists": To All The Readers,
This is the blonde girl in the last picture. The girl in the "white vest" that the "victim" would like to thank. You can start by sending...... I heart Kensington: People have to get thier facts straight.
he was driving a 4 cylinder car NOT an SUV.
He's as Canadian as Don Cherry NOT an eastern european immigrant.
She started the whole thing by overreacting and throwing food...... Blah: thESE PEOPLE ARE CRAZY!
HE COMMITED A CITATION MUNICPAL OFFENCE BY LITERING (GUILTY)
sHE COMMITED FELONY ASSAULT BY KNOWING THROWING GARBAGE AT HIM (GUILTY)
he COMMITED FELONY ASSAULT BY KNOWING THROWING COFFEE AT HER (GUILTY)
SHE COMMITED TO DESTRUCTION...... TOR: She is returning him a favour. He should be glad he got his stinking filth back. The whole point of key-scratch art on his car showed him how things such as dumping trash...... macko: She keyed the guys' car AFTER he tossed coffee on her. You toss a cup of coffee on me from your vehicle and I'm f'n your ride up. End of story.... anon (cosh-cache-1.server.ntli.net): Couldn't she have just had a go at the guy? It's not like he dumped trash *on* her.
I'm not saying he was right to litter, pour coffee on her or try and assault her......... anon (CPE-58-164-86-70.nsw.bigpond.net.au.86.164.58.in-addr.arpa): Leah rocks, all the SUV heads trying to attack her are losers so they don't count for much.
The people trying to sit on the fence and say Leah did the wrong thing are are what...... anon (CPE-58-164-86-70.nsw.bigpond.net.au.86.164.58.in-addr.arpa): Leah rocks, all the SUV heads trying to attack her are losers so they don't count for much.
The people trying to sit on the fence and say Leah did the wrong thing are are what...... Reality: Throwing discarded waste back into a car is in no way assault. Any half ass lawyer can paint that picture to look like the return of lost material. The dumping of coffee...... yyy: ok so this woman, who by the way is riding a bicycle through public streets wearing sunglasses and listening to an ipod (illegal), picks up food that the driver threw out and throws it back...... hbirdman: If you read Leah's account at 27th Jan 2006 - 22:45 GMT there were 5 assaults across 2 incidences. the first two were trivial food assaults of trash food and coffee then according to...... Toronto Driver# ??: As a driver, I commend Leah on her actions. I've personally flashed my lights at a litterer only to have them start to litter more crap out of their cars to spite me. There are...... Retrograde: I have to say that, this is not surprising at all. Its this kind of antics that lead to the ever-growing population of critical massers, who do nothing for the city other than disrupt...... cyberdude: Hehe. I love it.
According to this thread, his throwing something (coffee) at her is assault, but her throwing something at him (which was done FIRST, btw) is not.
His initial offense of littering...... Leah: Hello all! I am the girl in the pics. My name is Leah and although I am a courier, I was WALKING my bike up Agusta when the incident took place. He was driving and...... sho fizzle: What's wrong with horking a great big green loogey on his windscreen?
It doesn't hurt anyone (unless you've got TB), it doesn't permanently damage property, and it appropriately expresses a biker's disagreement with a situation. ...... Jannx: Lets see the time line here…
• Male throws trash out of his car onto the city street instead of a trash receptacle. Litter by law violation .. not too serious but do it on his front......
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