The Hot Wheels Time Clause Exercise

Watch the following video clip:



Under Comments, below, write 3 sentences, each using one of the following words/phrases:

• As soon as
• Before
• While
• When
• By the time

(Some useful terms: ramp, take off, land, hurtle, brake, accelerate)

If the above video's too boring, try this one:



Remember to use the right tense and punctuation (commas, periods, capital letters) where appropriate.

Your comments posted before 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, will be indication of afternoon class attendance.

P.S. Here's the link to what we just watched--China's got talent!

The Heavens Still Declare

Some people say if only God would yell loud enough to them, they'd listen.

Maybe the problem is with people's hearing, not with God's voice. Check this out:



What did King David say around 1000 B.C.?

The heavens keep telling   the wonders of God,
   and the skies declare
   what he has done.
    ²Each day informs
   the following day;
   each night announces
   to the next.
    ³They don't speak a word,
   and there is never
   the sound of a voice.
    ⁴Yet their message reaches
   all the earth,
   and it travels
   around the world.
   In the heavens a tent
   is set up for the sun.

Now, wouldn't it be great to hear the rest of the message?

$20 for Two 90-Minute 1000 Islands Boat Cruise Tickets ($40 Value)

Here's an affordable deal to cruise Canada's beautiful St. Lawrence Seaway:

Details:

• Limit of 10 vouchers per person but unlimited can be bought as gifts
• Limit of 1 voucher per person, per visit
• Applicable only on the 1.5hr "sight seeing" cruise
• Please note that the boat does not stop at Boldt Castle, so no passports are required
• Reservations mandatory by telephone only - call (613) 345-7333 and mention the voucher
• The vouchers must be exchanged for tickets at ticket office
• Vouchers may not be redeemed for cruises on the following dates : July 1-3, 2011
• Taxes extra and payable when redeeming vouchers for tickets
• Voucher expires July 30, 2011
• Upon expiry, voucher will become equivalent to its face value ($20)

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Brockville is about 3 hours 45 minutes away from here.

Click here to buy the coupon!

$19 for One Year of Roadside Assistance and a Napa Autopro Oil Change & Inspection for Cars at D

It's cheaper than CAA membership. It's even cheaper than my neighbourhood oil change.

Offer Details

1. Expires November 1, 2011
2. Call ahead to book. 1 per person/vehicle. Valid for cars only. Limit 5 L of oil. Extra for synthetic oil. 
3. Roadside assistance is 1 year/20,000 km of repair or service work as per Napa 's Peace of Mind Warranty. 
4. Taxes included. Voucher has no cash value. No cash back

Highlights

1. Roadside assistance at 600 Napa Autopro locations in Canada and 13,000 throughout the continent
2. Includes oil, lube, filter and inspection of exhaust, tire pressure, breaks and much more
3. Personalized and professional auto service since 1981 

Dave's Corner Garage
901 Kipling Ave.
Etobicoke, ON
M8Z5H3
Map it

www.davescornergarage.mechanicnet.com

Click here for: $19 for One Year of Roadside Assistance and a Napa Autopro Oil Change & Inspection for Cars

Don't drop the ball on this one: 6 people can bowl for 2 hours for 20 bucks!

$20 for 2 Hours of Bowling, Plus Shoe Rentals for up to 6 People at Kennedy Bowl ($70 Value)

Includes Shoe Rental For Up to 6 People

Valid During Cosmic Bowl

Fully Licensed Snack Bar

Automatic Scoring & 32 Lanes

Coupon has no expiration date

Kennedy Bowl
website
2300 Lawrence Avenue East
Scarborough, Ontario M1P 2R2
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Here's the link to the deal!

Enjoy the Long, Long Weekend ... Safely!

It's the Victoria Day Long Weekend again, and many of you will be up and about celebrating the splendid reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria and all that that entails.

But let's not get carried away running around and trying to beat the lights at pedestrian crossings. It could be dangerous, if not fatal:



Remember: Travel smart, travel safe, and enjoy the weekend!

The Heavens Declare

The rain clouds finally rolled back, the sun smiling forth, white swans out in full bridal glory, parking meters trashbagged for free parking, and MicroSkills participants showing up with a good attitude--what could be better for the field trip this morning?

Anhar with Auntie Zumurod

The gotcha moment: Satisfaction ...


Ecstasy ...


Triumph!


Fine feathered friends

Looking back at the cove with its three boat-launch ramps

Lake Ontario with Toronto in the background













Niece with Aunt

Until the next time! Happy participants Joan, Xiuli (with Maggie), and Zumurod.

Enjoy these random videos:

The heavens sure did declare the glory of God!

Field Trip Friday, May 20: Bluffers Park

DECISION: It's Plan A today!

PLAN A MEETING POINT: 9:30 A.M. AT DON MILLS TTC ENTRANCE ON SHEPPARD

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1. Email me by 8:55 a.m. to confirm. (TOTAL confirmed = 5)
2. Wear comfortable shoes you don't mind getting wet--the ground may be soggy!
3. Bring sun protection--sunglasses, sunblock, a hat, etc.
4. Pack some snacks to share with your classmates.
5. Don't forget your camera and a good sense of adventure!

See you soon!

$89 For A 1.25 Hour Flight Lesson in a Cessna 152 (A Value Of $183)

$89 For A 1.25 Hour Flight Lesson in a Cessna 152 (A Value Of $183)

Canadian Flight Academy
1250 Airport Boulevard
Oshawa, ON
L1J8P5
Map it

Field Trip to Queen's Park

It's finally here, the group photo of our trip to Ontario's Legislative Building.

Hope it brings happy memories to many of you! How many friends do you recognize? Tag them in the Comments below.

Wouldn't it be nice if some of you could sit in there someday as MPPs? You have my vote on that.

$39 for Roadside Assistance

Smoke's coming out of the front of your car. It can't start when you turn the key. You have a flat tyre. You need a tow. Or you locked your key inside your car. Now what?



Typically, if you paid $65.50 to $104.00 per year, you can call CAA for roadside assistance.

This offer just came this morning in my email: $39 for a year!

Features


From the West Coast to the East Coast, Access Roadside Assistance has you covered across Canada and all 50 states in the USA

Covers for cars, trucks (up to 1 ton) and motorcycles. Covers the membership holder and registered vehicle

5 Emergency Roadside Assistance Calls

2 tows of up to 140 km/88 mi OR 1 tow of up to 280 km/175 mi OR to the closest garage

Battery boost, locksmith (up to $100), unlock, flat tire, breakdown, fuel delivery (up to $15)

No admin fee

Location

Access Roadside Assistance

www.accessroadsideassistance.com

866-227-2213

Have fun! YMMV!

We watched this in class today

Munna says, "I like it!" This is the video called, The Greatest Marriage Proposal Ever.



Who else liked it?

Yuri, Elisa, Ivy, Yumei, and Sarah liked it, too.
I hope you like it.

Great ideas, but how to make money?

At the end of the keynote on the importance of being flexible towards the unpredictable and creating benchmarks to facilitate business choices and decisions, some guy asked how it was possible to turn the activity of benchmarking itself into profitability. Although not quite answered satisfactorily, such were the questions considered at this year's Innovation Camp, attended by MicroSkills participants, including Hamid, Talaat, Xiuli, Sarah, and Esther (with Peter!).

 Happy surprise, our class alumna Vivi was there, too, covering the event as business reporter and marketing representative for Norstar Press Inc.!

Make sure you talk to our happy campers when you see them in class on Wednesday!

Register now for the Innovation Camp, May 17th

Next Tuesday we're headed to North York Civic Centre for Enterprise Toronto's Innovation Camp.

The annual Innovation Camp is a great opportunity to see Toronto's best-known inventors, be inspired by their business stories, network with other entrepreneurs, and discover opportunities to start your own business. Besides the keynote speaker, Dr. Ron Dembo (see below), other presenters on the day-long programme include:

1. Joanne Papari, Ch. E., Founder and President, BioChem Environmental Solutions
2. Francisca Quinn, Business Manager, Loop Initiatives Inc.
3. Allison Sletcher, Founder and CEO, Earth Concerns Cleaning Services
4. Joyce McLean, Director of Strategic Issues, Toronto Hydro Corporation
5. Marnie Walker, President, 401 Bay Centre

Do remember to pre-register (it's free!) at the Enterprise Toronto website and forward me your confirmation email so that I'll know you're going. For those going by subway from Don Mills Subway Station, you should make it on time if you leave for Sheppard Yonge at 8 a.m., switch to the northbound train, and get off after one stop, at North York Central Station. From there, it's a short walk west to North York Civic Centre's lower level. Ask for directions if you need to:

North York Civic Centre
Council Chamber
5100 Yonge St., Lower LevelTuesday, May 179 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bring with you an open mind!

More than 2,000 <<== 5,000! for Boat Cruise in 6 Hours?!

Update: Haha, it's now over 5,000!



The number was 1,600 signed up at break time today, and now there are over 2,000 who have bought $12 tickets for this 2-hour boat cruise on Lake Ontario.

I found the following discussion interesting:

Discussion

Nadine w. commented 4 hours and 43 minutes ago If you’re thinking about taking kids along I’d highly recommend it. Last year I took two little kids (2 and 1 and a half) and they just loved it!

Manny commented 4 hours and 22 minutes ago Your website only list children from 5 years. I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old. Are kids under 5 permitted onboard? If yes, what is the cost and how does this groupon apply to that?

MerchantDamian G. commented 4 hours and 11 minutes ago Yes kids of all ages can come sailing, Kids 4 and under are free.

Nadine thanks for your kind words glad you and your kids had a great time.

Did you see that? Kids four and under are FREE! Sail before September 25th. The number of tickets available is limited. For more information, click on the following link: Boat Cruise.

Don't forget to introduce your friends and get $10 back when they buy.

FB Page for City Lubbers

 

Does the thought of staying overnight outdoors frighten you? Do you fret about wild animals paying you a visit--black bears, mosquitoes, snakes, creepy crawlies? What about the sun or heavy rain? Or noisy neighbours? Maybe what you're looking for is a cushy camping experience, all safe and urban, not too far from home and yet fun for the kids.

For those of us who are from the city and are not too comfortable with staying out in the country, there's this Facebook page called EZ Camping Tips for Torontonians. Feel free to sign up there and share your fears and dreams of the great Canadian outdoors. And remember to post some of your pictures when you're done camping.

Have fun!

Business Inspiration

This, and other cartoons, at http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/b/business_idea.asp

So, all you have is a motorcycle and a strong pair of arms.

How could you start a business, like a car wash?

Or, how about a train wash? Impossible?

Watch this:



or this:

Healthy or Unhealthy Food? Well, It's a 60% discount ...

This might be Pad Thai. Yum!

To see the details, click here: http://tinyurl.com/2f3foq6

To see their take-out menu, click here: http://www.just-eat.ca/restaurants-thai-angels/menu

Map here: http://goo.gl/maps/5ZoQ

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

Our week on the theme of Job Search culminated nicely today at the Scarborough Civic Centre, where two Councillors hosted their yearly job fair. As before, this one was well-attended and provided tangible employment opportunities from both public and private sectors.

Councillor Michael Thompson addresses the sea of people with Councillor Glenn DeBearemaker next to him.

Participants had the opportunity to query employers, submit their resumes or applications, pick up brochures, survey the employment landscape, and pocket the free mementos at each display.

Talaat and Xiuli, a couple of brave MicroSkills participants!

We also did our part of helping remove souvenirs and brochures from selected booths:

The loot bag

Field Trip to Job Fair, Friday, May 6

As the event begins at 10 a.m., let's meet there at the entrance of Scarborough Civic Centre at 9:50 a.m. Those who want to leave from Don Mills Station can ride together on the Scarborough Rocket 190 leaving the station at 9:04 a.m. Those who drive can go there directly on your own; paid parking is available, as well as mall parking at Scarborough Town Centre (see map).

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This amazing Apple Prize Pack includes:


•A 15" Macbook Pro

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Contest closes 6th May 2011 at midnight. Winners will be randomly drawn from all entries and contacted via email registered by 12pm EST the 10th of May 2011.