don't be a jerk, howard hampton

Media-unsavvy NDP leader Howard Hampton shoots himself in the foot by distancing himself from the TTC strike situation. Torontonians were stranded downtown after the surprise midnight strike, eschewing public safety for union worker safety, which is pretty selfish. Hampton replied today by saying:

"There's still a good possibility here that there'll be a negotiated settlement"

"It would be terribly irresponsible for me to say that no matter what's in the legislation that we'll support it."

"This is not about power, this is about trying to achieve a good result, through a good process."

"Everybody would prefer that things unfold as planned, but as you know, things unfolded in ways you don't plan."

Brilliant, Hampton. Based on the selected quotes, there wasn't an ounce of compassion for stranded Torontonians. Good to see the NDP cares more for $27 per hour union workers than the public. He's so vague and fuzzy on everything he says when at this time we need decisive action.

What the hell does that last quote even mean? It could be applied to anything. Oops, we've sold out of Harry Potter books. What do you think, Howard Hampton?

"Everybody would prefer that things unfold as planned, but as you know, things unfolded in ways you don't plan."

It looks like it'll rain today and I wanted a picnic. Hampton?

"Everybody would prefer that things unfold as planned, but as you know, things unfolded in ways you don't plan."

Holy crap! We're being attacked by aliens! Howard???

"Everybody would prefer that things unfold as planned, but as you know, things unfolded in ways you don't plan."

Riiiight.

gas hurts

With gas prices rising, Saverist at Torontoist, my money column, will look at how to put back some money back into your pocket. Watch for it Wednesday.

bell to internet users: whatever

Bell continues to curb traffic. Basically, big telcos are putting in conditions to internet use that allow them to monetize it best. Remember when people thought the internet would allow more freedom. Uh-oh. Scratch that.

UPDATE: ISPs says the move defies "logic."

get more out of your home

If you are insistent on home ownership, at least make the most of the value of it. Here's a CBC article on borrowing against your home, which is better than just paying down a mortgage.

sushi lovers rejoice

We're consuming more seafood than the Earth can produced. Here, a new technology called aquaculture could help stave off fish underpopulation.