“Explaining Magic: Pictorial Instuctions and Disinformation Design” is the title of Chapter 3 in Visual Explanations (1997) by Edward Tufte. Visual Explanations (1997) The chapter provides one of the best accounts that I’ve encountered anywhere about how to make a presentation. In essence, Tufte says: “Do the opposite of what a stage magician does.” I […]
The following update is from Tim Hewlings: The Sceptres’ new CD “Long Lost Hits and Rarities” was released on May 13, 2014. It was all digitally remastered from the original recording tapes. (By me) (Three of the four members were MCHS grads.) It is now available on line at: Amazon.ca http://www.amazon.ca/Long-Lost-Hits-Rarities-Sceptres/dp/B00JH3SM4W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1402056111&sr=8-1&keywords=long+lost+hits+and+rarities And at Pacemaker Entertainment: (They […]
Message from Michael Harrison: Good Morning The recommendations were adopted by the Toronto Preservation Board at their meeting of June 5, 2014. They will now track with the planning staff report on the development application to the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting of June 17, 2014. The planning staff report for the proposed development can […]
I was informed this evening that Jim Carr has passed away. * Hugh James Carr 12/14/1960 – 06/03/2014 Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (at 14th St., between Islington and Kipling Aves., 416-259-3705) on Friday from 7-9 pm and Saturday from 9-11 am. Funeral Service […]
An article Canadian linguistics, which appeared in the print edition of Metro News (Toronto) on June 2, 2014, is entitled: “Canadian English, from ‘eh’ to ‘zed’”. The article, by Luke Simcoe, opens as follows: The term “Canadian English” was simultaneously coined and admonished by Reverend A. Constable Geikie in 1857. Geikie, a Scot, stood before […]
We owe thanks to Tim Hewlings (MCHS 63, see photo on left) for sharing this recording of the Malcolm Campbell High School song with us. Tim Hewlings was with a 1960s band called the Sceptres, who’ve recently released their first album. You can access the mp3 version of the song here: MCHS_Song_mp3 You can also access […]
We owe thanks to Howard Hight for reminding us that we used to sing this song at Malcolm Campbell High School. What reminded him was this recent comment, which I shared with him regarding volunteer work: “Occasionally I work at the limits of my capabilities. Fortunately, I’ve learned to cut back, and from time to […]
With regard to the 1960s at Malcolm Campbell High School, each person has her or his own memories. It’s great to have opportunities to engage in conversations about what those memories are. What middle school and high school students are now reading My main interest in those years, among others, was learning about how words […]
What other variables are of interest, aside from the Fair Trade Coffee question? Great tasting coffee is in itself a variable. As well, coffee that is aligned with Habitat Conservation efforts warrants interest and study: The following link, which I learned of through @birdbeanscafe, is from the American Bird Conservancy Blog: Conserving Native Birds and […]
Here are some additional comments (she’s given me permission to post them) from Cheryl (Casino) Houston, who learned about the reunion by accident (which is a great way to learn about anything, in my experience): “The cost that you’ve suggested for the evening is very reasonable. However, there are a lot of things to consider: […]