Category Archives: Construction

The blurring of boundaries between private and public

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Jaan Pill

I borrowed a copy of A city of one’s own (2008) from the Toronto Public Library because the distinction between private and public is a topic that interests me. The subtitle of the book is: Blurring the boundaries between private and public. Chapter 5, by Renaud … Continue reading →

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“The future of the book is the blurb”

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Jaan Pill

“The future of the book is the blurb” is a quote from Marshal McLuhan that appears in in the Spring 2012 issue of Lapham’s Quarterly. A photo of McLuhan appears in the magazine along with the following blurb: “Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980) wrote at … Continue reading →

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Rex Pippy has shared on Facebook an August 1958 photo of the Blackhead Wharf, Newfoundland

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Jaan Pill

  Jeff Hollett of Yellowknife reports that the wharf, pictured in this photo that Rex Pippy has posted to Facebook, is no longer there. This location was a playground from about 1974 to 1982.

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Zita Cobb made a fortune in business and recently moved back to Fogo Island, Newfoundland

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Jaan Pill

Jeff Hollett of Yellowknife, who is originally from Newfoundland, has shared the following comments regarding a previous post about Fogo Island, Newfoundland: “Yes, there’s some pretty amazing things happening on Fogo. Much of it is funded by one lady from … Continue reading →

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Todd Saunders has built remarkable structures on Fogo Island, Newfoundland

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Jaan Pill

I was very impressed with the following correction in a recent New York Times article about The 41 Places to Go in 2011 The correction read as follows: “The cover article on Jan. 9 about the 41 places to go … Continue reading →

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Andy Iadinardi – Aquaview Condominiums

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jaan Pill

  Andy Iadinardi performed a great job as Construction Superintendent during the building of Aquaview Condominiums at 3865 Lake Shore Blvd. West between Forty First and Forty Second Streets in Long Branch in southwestern Etobicoke. In the spring of 2011, … Continue reading →

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