Book launch was a very fancy event!!!

I was asked a few weeks ago to attend the launch of a book about the War Brides in Canada.

That afternoon, I was helping a guy move to his new place.

Early in the evening, I asked the guy to drive me to STU so I could take a few pictures of my friend launching her new book.

I had gym outfit on. Not shaven!!! You know? I looked just like a bum.

But not to worry because the author will be seated at a table in a small room surrounded by a few friends.

I would walked in and click ..click...click....and out the door I will go!!!

You know? ADHD style!!!

Well? I was surprise once I entered the room at STU.

I was quickly met by two individuals at the door.

The room was dark and full of fancy people.





I quickly felt out of place. I bent over and quickly proceeded to the front for a few pictures.






I went to the back and took a few more shots. I noticed that had some goodies to eat and lots of bottle of wines.






Ministers Greg Byrne and T.J Burke were in the audience.






War Brides author Melynda Jarratt took the stage.





I decided to do a little youtube.

Enjoy -







After she was done, I quickly made a quick exit out the door.

Yes, I've learned these book launch are a very fancy affair.

I believe if I'm ever invited again? I will have a quick shave and wear something else but a gmy suit!!!!

BARACK OBAMA WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES ON TUESDAY!!!

But with one hell of a unhappy camper!!!!

A little memorial for Professor John Mckendy.

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Originally uploaded by Oldmaison

John McKendy, Quaker, STU faculty, and long-time peace theorist and activist
died on Friday, October 31st, 2008. His death was a result of an act of
interpersonal violence.

John was a good friend and an honest and kind man. John was a person who was
deeply committed to peace and social justice issues. His interest and action
in these two areas began in the early 1970s.


John shunned any sort of personal or professional publicity. He was a quiet
individual who simply wanted to make a positive contribution.

Please remember John even if you did not know him. He and his work made a big
difference. I know that I learned much from him.

Stephen Pidwysocky

--
The Fredericton Quaker group is holding its regular Sunday meeting for worship
November 2nd, 11:00 AM in room 202 of Brian Mulroney Hall on the STU campus.
All members of the Fredericton community are welcome to attend. There will be a
memorial service for John McKendy at a later date; however we hope our healing
can begin on Sunday in the aftermath of John's sudden passing. Please feel
welcome to join us.

In peace and healing,
Vince Zelazny

SUSPECTED KILLER OF JOHN MCKENDY BODY IS FOUND IN A HOTEL PARKING LOT IN MONCTON??? WAS IT NICHOLAS BAKER???

I don't know if this is a hoax??? Someone left this note in the comment section!!!

Charles -- police believe they have found Baker's body in a car parked in a Moncton hotel parking lot.

Maybe someone else can verify this story?

UPDATE!!!!

I just came in and found the story on the news wire -

Here it is -


Police recover car and body believed linked to killing of N.B. professor

56 minutes ago

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick RCMP say they have found a body they believe is that of a man wanted in the killing of St. Thomas University professor John McKendy.

Police say they received a call earlier today after the body of a man was discovered inside a car at a hotel parking lot in Moncton, N.B.

Investigators have determined the vehicle was rented earlier this week by Nicholas Wade Baker, 27.

Just prior to the discovery police say they laid a charge of first degree murder against Baker in the killing of McKendy.

The 60-year-old sociology professor's body, was discovered in his Douglas, N.B., home early Friday.

Police say no positive identification of the body has been made.

Here's the link -


http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5ghmtE_Lte9jYyHMjMtm2S2YIwSbg

If this is true? He rented a car from Moncton? I guess he had everything all planned in advance?

This is sad!!!!

Very sad!!!

NEW HIGHWAY IN THE UNB WOODLOT IS A KILLER GROUND FOR ANIMALS???

The Frogs were massacre last week but the question is this?

How many other species will be eliminated because of the development in the Woodlot????

Scary stuff!!!!


NEWS RELEASE

CROAKER'S CROSSING AT CORBETT CENTRE WILL DRAW A LINE IN THE ROAD FOR BIG-BOX RETAILERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATTENTION: NEWS EDITORS

Fredericton, N.B., Canada October 31, 2008

In the aftermath of the so-called "froggy carnage", The Friends of the UNB Woodlot will put several hundred popsicle-stick white crosses along a section of Knowledge Park Drive near the Corbett Centre retail complex. Each cross will remember the needless death of these small wetland frogs on the night of October 26th. This will take place next Monday (Nov. 3, 2008) at 1:00 PM.

Frogs are key indicator species of the health of our wetlands, and biodiversity in general. With our changing climate, these creatures truly serve as our "canary in the coalmine". Also, their body contains anti-cancer chemicals which are attracting great excitement in the field of cancer research.

The Friends of the UNB Woodlot is sending letters to the University of New Brunswick, City of Fredericton, and the major retail stores at, or coming to, the Corbett Centre. The retail stores include Winners, Home Depot, and Costco. These letters request their immediate attention to the construction of an amphibian culvert that will allow these animals to pass underneath Knowledge Park Drive as they migrate between wetlands.

Dr. Caroline Lubbe-D'Arcy of the The Friends of the UNB Woodlot, points out that, "This highlights the need for COMPLETE surveys of animal and plant species in the UNB Woodlot as well as a comprehensive environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the ENTIRE 3800 acres of this urban forested wetland. The fact that UNB has taken a piecemeal approach to EIAs to date, and that roads are studied separate from development on that road, must stop. The entire development strategy for the Woodlot must be assessed under a comprehensive EIA. As demonstrated by the recent "froggy carnage", the Woodlot's animals and plants are paying the price for this archaic, non-sustainable approach to land use planning."

An amphibian underpass is required before the spring season next year. This underpass should also be able to handle the other aquatic wildlife that are common to these wetland areas.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Charlene Mayes and Caroline Lubbe-D'Arcy, Spokespersons, The Friends of the UNB Woodlot
Telephone: 1-506-447-3442 (Charlene)
Telephone: 1-506-454-1230 (Caroline)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE FRIENDS OF THE UNB WOODLOT
Website: www.smartgrowthUNB.ca
Facebook: "I don't want the UNB woodlot turned into Big-Box Strip Malls"
YouTube: search for "UNB Woodlot"
E-mail: friendsoftheUNBwoodlot@gmail.com
Telephone: 1-506-454-5119

IF YOU FIND OUT THAT SUSPECTED KILLER NICHOLAS BAKER IS CAUGHT FOR THE MURDER OF JOHN MCKENDY IS CAUGHT??? LEAVE A MESSAGE IN THIS BLOG!!!

Since the media is shut down for the weekend in New Brunswick. It'll be a way for New Brunswickers to find out!!!

Thanks!!!

HALLOWEEN NIGHT ON A FRIDAY EVENING IN FREDERICTON!!!

My darn camera wasn't working right. My Flash would work and 90% of time it wouldn't!!!

Camera is at the end of its rope!!!

There were some very good outfits in the area but I couldn't take all of them!!!

Some of them were covered. You couldn't tell who they were.

I did hear one say- I don't want to be on the blog!!! < Must have been a bureaucrats >...lol

At one point Hercules was thrown out the club by the bouncers!!...lol

Sorry about the quality of the pictures!!!

I'm sure you'll get the drift.

The Joker was very popular.

There were no problems beside one guy running down King's Street at 3:00am naked.

< Sorry no arrest and no pictures >

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Dan Bussieres paid me a visit???





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