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Trying to find a story about Earth being a lost colony of some galactic empire by wonderweirdoin scifi

[–]StupidQuestioner 0 points1 point ago

It might be World of Null-A where humans came from another galaxy and there is a galactic empire of humans trying to invade Earth.

Or it might be Inherit the Stars or the Continuing Time where humans evolved/created from primate samples taken from Earth and where a faction of humans went back to settle their home planet.

A long time ago in Los Angeles, someone asked me what Toronto does better than any other city in the world. I couldn't think of a single thing. Can you? by BelugaTaquitoin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 18 points19 points ago

New York has ethnic enclaves that tend to segregate, and Toronto is more diverse: Half of Toronto is born outside Canada, while only 36% of New Yorkers were foreign-born.

A long time ago in Los Angeles, someone asked me what Toronto does better than any other city in the world. I couldn't think of a single thing. Can you? by BelugaTaquitoin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 57 points58 points ago

A globetrotting American friend who has spend a year in Toronto told me that Toronto is the most multicultural city he has seen. He does not know of another city where you could just walk and encounter different cultures and neighborhoods that are not ghettos.

I'm going to the New York this weekend, what should I pick up in the states that I can't get here? by Billisticin canada

[–]StupidQuestioner 0 points1 point ago

Exactly. When I return from the US, sometimes I buy "Milky Way" bar for my friends but it is just Mars bar.

I'm going to the New York this weekend, what should I pick up in the states that I can't get here? by Billisticin canada

[–]StupidQuestioner 0 points1 point ago

Baby Ruth

100 Grand Bar

The Onion Newspaper

AK-47

Ostrich Jerky

"Canadian Bacon"

Goober PB & J

Want to send someone on a wild goose chase/scavenger hunt, any suggestions for hints/clues? by Llort3in toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 0 points1 point ago

Just wanted to let you know that if she was to google some of the terms, this post shows up in the results.

I am trying to create a "Da Vinci Code" type scavenger hunt based on occult or secret symbols. I still have a long way to go, but I did come across this conspiracy guy's video series and it might be insightful in your hunt.

Shooting ranges in/around Toronto? by sorakoiin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 4 points5 points ago

There are two options that I know of:

Target Sports

Gladius international

Photos of the new $20 polymer banknotes by ereandirin canada

[–]StupidQuestioner 1 point2 points ago

Waiting for someone to scan it ....

Hey Toronto! Wife and I will be moving to your city in July. What's the best airline to fly with? by Knows_where_waldo_isin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 3 points4 points ago

You go through customs when you leave the airport, which in your case would be in Toronto. I don't think it is even necessary for you to leave the aircraft when it is Montreal.

Hey Toronto! Wife and I will be moving to your city in July. What's the best airline to fly with? by Knows_where_waldo_isin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 4 points5 points ago

For flights to/from Europe, the cheapest airline is Air Transat.

If you are looking for cheap flights, I would suggest using the metasearch engine for flights such as kayak.com or bing.com/travel - bing.com/travel has a nifty feature which tells you for a particular flight whether you should buy the ticket or wait for price to drop based on historical trends.

Canadian spymaster’s card found in Gadhafi’s intelligence complex by Lysergicidein canada

[–]StupidQuestioner 2 points3 points ago

I thought it was part of their job to "cultivate relationships" with bad guys.

Don’t go to Africa to ‘help’. ' Stay put and work on fixing problems at home, including your own.' by KevinOlearyForPMin canada

[–]StupidQuestioner 0 points1 point ago

People say the same time about space programs. Why spend money on space when there are so many things here on Earth that needs attention. While I do agree that many of these do-gooders are clueless and are primarily motivated by how cool it will look on facebook, it does broaden their horizons. When you go out to these projects, you are going off the "touristy" beaten path, and that give them a chance to see the world for the way it is. For many it might just end as a cool profile picture, but for a few it might change them, making them more dedicated to understanding and making a difference. One of the problem I see with Americans is that they don't travel, even when they travel, it is to resorts that ensures that they never leave their comfort zones. Maybe the reason that Europeans and Canadians are different is because more of us tend to travel and explore strange new places.

Where Should We Put the “Commuter Relief” Line? by StupidQuestionerin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner[S] 1 point2 points ago

Steve Munro's blog goes into much more detail.

Rob Ford to appear in court in September to face conflict of interest allegations by wazzel2uin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 0 points1 point ago

Yes, I did read it. As I said, if you go by the letter of the law, he is guilty and should be removed.

Here is what I don't understand: If Ford was aware of the conflict of interest, what did he gain by speaking and voting that he would not have gained by execusing himself and leting one of his cronies do it on his behalf? It looks like the outcome would have been the same. 22 supported him including left wingers such as Glen & Cho, 12 voted No and 11 were absent.

Rob Ford to appear in court in September to face conflict of interest allegations by wazzel2uin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 0 points1 point ago

What I meant by "shady business" is that in exchange for the charity contribution, he did favours to the contributors. We don't have evidence of that but only that violated rules meant perclude such a possibility.

You are right, the question is whether he knowingly violated the conflict of interest rules. I would argue that he did not knowingly violate the rules, he was careless. He did this in the open, in front of witnesses - 43 or so councillors, city staff, reporters, etc. None of them at that time made an objection that a serious ethics violation was happening - all the necessary information was right there in front of them.

If you go by the letter of the law, he should be removed from office. But I don't think that was the intention of the law. There is currently a witch hunt against Councillor Pam McConnell conducted by the Toronto Sun for buying a condo in the Regent Park. There is no evidence she did something improper, but those who are against her want to believe the worst. What if an investigation finds that she did not dot every i and cross every t? I know Rob Ford take incomptence to whole new level, but others make mistakes too even if they should have known better. Do they deseve to lose their seats, or should the punishment fit the consequence of their action? Do we want a culture where our leaders are afraid to take risks and need to consult their lawyers before they say or do something?

This might be a weird question for a sub like this, but has anyone heard of/had experience with the Institute for Christian Studies? I'm thinking of applying. by thisiswhateverin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 5 points6 points ago

I apologize for the rudeness of my fellow Torontonians but considering the demographic that frequents reddit, you are unlikely to find people who had experence with ICS. I have never heard of ICS before, so I am naturally suspicious but then again I am an athiest. Looking at the wikipedia for ICS, I see that they have ties to Toronto School of Theology at University of Toronto. I would suggest that you contact Toronto School of Theology and ask their opinion on ICS.

Rob Ford to appear in court in September to face conflict of interest allegations by wazzel2uin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 0 points1 point ago

Thank you for link. The code of conduct is stricter than I assumed.

Rob Ford to appear in court in September to face conflict of interest allegations by wazzel2uin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 0 points1 point ago

It might appear shady, but the onus is on us to prove he is guilty. The majority of the council at that time did not think it was serious and voted with him. Still, this is not the violation he is being charged with. It is the motion that dealth with violation, where he was supposed to excuse himself from speaking or voting due to conflict of interest.

Rob Ford to appear in court in September to face conflict of interest allegations by wazzel2uin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner -3 points-2 points ago

The question is where do we draw the line. Is accepting a cup of coffee corruption?

Rob Ford to appear in court in September to face conflict of interest allegations by wazzel2uin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 0 points1 point ago

I agree what he did was a violation, and he should be punished for it but the punishment should fit the crime. What he did is not the same as receving millions in kickbacks for a shady deal.

Removing him for office is is not going to undo all the damage he has already done. Is the culture of witchhunt we start and the damge it will do to our democratic institutions worth removing a man we have for the most part managed to contain?

Rob Ford to appear in court in September to face conflict of interest allegations by wazzel2uin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 0 points1 point ago

I believe the sprit of the law was meant to be applied to something serious like corruption or violation of criminal law. At that time, majority of the council voted with him to reverse the decision and no one at that time seem to notice or brought up the fact that Ford voting on a motion that benefits him was a violation.

Rob Ford to appear in court in September to face conflict of interest allegations by wazzel2uin toronto

[–]StupidQuestioner 2 points3 points ago

Except he is not being charged with "shady business practices", his violation is speaking and voting on a motion that personally benefits him. The Republicans were investing Clinton for "shady business practices" on the Whitewater development project, could not find any evidence and had to settle for "lying under oath about his affair".

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