The many owners of the Blackberry and other RIM products will wish to read the Globe and Mail on the company’s lowered prospects and the reaction
Wedding weather good across Europe
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Prague — While it was rather chilly and wet on South Bayview yesterday, the weather was great for a wedding in Prague (Oh yes, and in London too). This bride and groom were one of a number of newly-weds who came to a city square to have their pictures taken in quaint and sun-drenched surrounding. Bicycles stolen from garage on Airdrie
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From TPS report: A 53 year old resident of Airdrie Road reports that between 1800 hours April 21, 2011 and 1000 hours on April 22, 2011 entry was gained to the garage of their home by unknown means. Removed were two bicycles.
Readers react to Czech parking methods
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Our post of two days ago about the Prague driver who was fined for a parking infraction, and expected to pay on the spot, has brought a range of reactions. A regular contributor to The South Bayview Bulldog, responded by saying we might be giving “traffic Nazis” in Toronto ideas. It’s not clear just how widespread such-on-the-spot payments are in Europe or elsewhere. In Ireland, where there is a system of on-the-spot parking fines for illegal parking, fines can be set immediately by the police. But it appars that payment of such fines is not required instantly. This practice of instant payment hearkens back to the days when highway cops in the U.S. South, in connivance with local judges, fined tourist drivers and jailed them if they could not pay the fine in cash on the spot. If you have any knowledge of the Prague practices, please send a comment to us by clicking the Comment l.ink below. You can remain anonymous if you wish.
Compelling video of Tuscaloosa tornado
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Exacting standard of the “sugar-cube” home
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Somewhat scholarly but still entertaining story here from the Globe and Mail about a South Leaside re-build which some local children have called the sugar cube. As explained, it follows the design philosopy of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, an early 20th Century architect. Euro parking tag requires cash on-the-spot
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A 30-minute disagreement on a street in Prague revealed that illegal parking requires the accused driver to plead guilty and pay the fine in order to go on his way. Left, the policeman is demanding 2000 Czech koruna to settle the fine. That’s about $125. He wants it now. The driver says he can’t pay. Soon three more cops arrive and the battle goes on. Finally, they agree to give him a ticket requiring him to pay within a set time. Tough practices over there. Break in on Heather Road
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TPS report: A resident of Heather Road, reports that between 1530 hours, April 22, 2011 and 2100 hours, April 25, 2011, entry was gained into the premises by forcing a door. Removed was a quantity of jewellery, cash, wine, clothing, personal accessories, audio visual and computer equipment.
Czech economy on rebound
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Prague — Czechs are working hard and living large as they re-build their economy after the global recession of 2009. Many Homefront customers will recall the brief absence from our shelves of the excellent Bohemia wine and bar glasses. The company went under. But with new capital and connectiions around the world, the flow of Bohemia glass is moving again. Its a story re-told many times and in this small country of wéll-educated people, there is a cultural activity that frequently dazzles. The young couple above is headed to one of thee nightly performances of the Czech Symphony Orchestra in wonderful Smetana Hall (right). Below, lineup for tickets to a Swan Lake medley. Shoppers Drug Mart results
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At Shoppers Drug Mart, that every-where drugstore, they’ve announced Q1 results. You can see why flossy new stores (like the one about to open on South Bayview) with lots of general merchandise are important to Shoppers. Their overall sales are up, based on general merchandise. Prescription revenues are down. As the store explains, “First quarter sales were $2.347 billion, an increase of 2.7% over the same period last year, driven by strong front store sales growth in all regions of the country. On a same-store basis, total sales increased 2.0% during the quarter. Prescription sales were $1.150 billion in the first quarter, a decrease of 0.4% on both a total and a same-store basis when compared to the same period last year, as continued growth in the number of prescriptions filled was offset by a reduction in average prescription values.:
Windows in at 250 Sutherland
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Construction is speeding along at 250 Sutherland. This recent picture shows some of the windows are in.
Former lawyer charged in cat seizures
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The Manor Road home that was raided by animal care officials yesterday contained 60 cats. The owner of the house, Diane Way, a former lawyer, has been charged with cruelty to animals. A story here from the Sun.
