There’s a lot of criticism of the quality of the NFL’s online stream of the Super Bowl last night. One jokester called it a major step forward for TV. Here is another reviewer’s take.
Laugh Out Loud February 24, 2012
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Charlene Kalia writes to say that tickets are selling quickly for the 3rd annual Laugh Out Loud in Leaside fundraiser in support of building a second ice pad at Leaside Memorial Community Gardens. 80% of the tickets sold so the pressure is on to get yours. It’s great evening of laughter, music, food, and friends! Highlights include: MC David Sparrow, Leaside resident and actor/writer/comedian hilarious stand up comedy musical performance de la mer oyster bar delicious appetizers tantalizing desserts live and silent auctions. This event has the support of the full community (see sponsors inset)Auction items:
one week trip to St Lucia (air and hotel)
back yard “Grilltime” bbq for 20 including beer/wine
overnight stay at “The Briars” including breakfast, lunch and dinner
corporate box for Toronto Maple Leafs game
Date: Friday February 24, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm
Place: William Lea Room at Leaside Memorial Community Gardens, 1073 Millwood (at Laird)
Single ticket: $75
Reserved table of 10: $750
Email: charlene@charlenekalia.com
Phone: 416-925-9191
Online (by credit card, fee applies)
Download and print ticket order form.
Free streaming Super Bowl only in the U.S.
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Fans in the U.S. have been able to watch this Super Bowl free online from any device they choose. IPad or old clunker desk top. It makes no difference to NBC Sports, which for the first time has allowed the full game to be streamed live. It’s not available in Canada. CTV, which has rights here, and Mother Bell, have kept a firm hand on all that. No free streaming action for you captive Canucks. Not everyone could attend a Super Bowl Chicken Wing Party. Many fans would love to have seen the game on any available computer.
Homefront will carry Lampe Bergere in Spring
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Homefront buyers have now returned from an exciting week at the Canadian Gift and Tableware show. We are diligently working on updating our inventory. The focus will be the main store, Eglinton Avenue West (right across the street from the old Eglinton Theatre). We will be adding new lines and services. for example, Homefront will soon carry Lampe Berger. Customers have shown a lot of interest. The store at 1579 is in clearance mode and will continue that way until the end of March when it will close. We invite all our good friends to who like Homefront to drive the 12 minutes to Eglinton and Avenue road where you will find all the familiar faces and wonderful merchandise and service. We are also having a sale there right now. Trish Stuebing
World Day of Prayer at LUC
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From the website of Leaside United Church: The World Day of Prayer will take place at Leaside United Church on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 2:00 pm. The service was written by women of Malaysia and the theme is “Let Justice Prevail”. Our guest speaker is Raheel Raza, a well known speaker on justice issues. Members of 10 local churches have been invited to take part in the service. After the service there will be an opportunity to view a DVD especially prepared for this year’s World Day of Prayer. Come and learn more about Malaysia.
Budweiser flash mob stuns hockey players
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This is the flash mob video that has drawn more than a million views in about three days if You Tube information is correct. Two amateur league teams, the Generals and Les Amigos, were scheduled to play a game at Port Credit arena. They were told only that there was some sort of documentary being made in the arena. Instead, a screaming horde of “fans” invaded the arena. The unfolding events are now part of a Budweiser Canada commercial which will be played in Canada during tomorrow’s Super Bowl
Encourage freelance garbage collection
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Three years after the last strike by CUPE Local 416, we are facing another. Garbage collection could cease by midnight Sunday. It’s a sadness for everyone including the employees. But you may recall that it was the garbage strike of 2009 that irrevocably turned public opinion against former Mayor Miller. Ultimately he gave in to the union but it didn’t help him with the public. People felt they had been abandoned by the City. This time, if the strike drags on, an effort should be made to encourage freelance collection. In 2009, this activity was frowned upon. It’s not a perfect solution, There will be rogue operators and it will have to be policed. But many homeowners would be prepared to pay a nominal sum to have the garbage removed rather than pile it in a park.
Jus de Vie will open at 1627 South Bayview
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The premises at 1627 Bayview has been leased by a firm to be known as Jus de Vie, It will feature healthy juice drinks. This is the store which was occupied by Paradox for so many years. Steve Moskovski, owner of the property, told The South Bayview Bulldog that the upper level of this building will be converted from residential to commercial use.
Fiat reveals larger 500 model
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Fiat is showing off a new larger 500L model in advance of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. The “L” in 500L stands for “large” and while this is the biggest model in the Fiat 500 family, it will still be one of the smallest cars on the road when it goes on sale in Europe later this year and in the North America early next year. The Fiat 500L is designed to better compete with small winners like the Mini Cooper. Fiat boasts that the 500L features the space of an MPV with the taller ride height and capability of a compact SUV. Overall dimensions come in at 13.6 feet in length, 5.8 feet in width, and 5.4 feet in height. Inside, there’s seating for five, although a seven-seat version is expected to be launched for European markets at a later date.How much did Target pay Fairweather?
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The guessing game among retail experts this week is how much Target Corp. paid to Canadian retailer Fairweathers for the exclusive use of the Target name in Canada. Fairweather more or less set a price when it launched a $250 million lawsuit against Target. Fairweather owned name in Canada and although its use of it on relatively few stores may have made the settlement easier for the American firm. In other words, Fairweather didn’t have too much tied up in the Target name. Target announced Wednesday it had reached an agreement with Fairweather, and its sister firms, International Clothiers Inc. and Les Ailes de la Mode Incorporées, that requires the Canadian retailer to stop using the Target mark by Jan. 2013. But no details about money were released.
Trend Shoppe running a store closing sale
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The Trend Shoppe at 1622 Bayview is having a store closing sale. Apparently the future of the Trend Shoppe on Bayview is doubtful although another women’s store may take its place. In the meantime, stock is being sold at 70 percent off at the Trend Shoppe.
Lawrence Ave muggers take winter jacket
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It appears that expensive winter coats with high-profile labels are now a target of street muggers. A 14 year old boy has reported that on Monday, January 30, 2012 at about 4.30 he was accosted by a group of boys near Avenue Road. A demand was made for the victim’s jacket and personal belongings. One of the suspects punched the victim about the body several times while another suspect removed his jacket and hat. The suspects then fled the scene in an unknown direction.