Okay, so Quebec just passed a law (Bill 115) which allows for allophones (people from outside of Quebec) to attend english schools. In the early 90's they passed a bill (Bill 101) that required all citizens who immigrated from outside of the country or residents whose parents did not attend English school to attend French school. Fine. So Bill 115 basically cancels out Bill 101. English is a universal language and needs to be spoken when dealing with other countries (like the US), so it makes perfect sense that the Liberal Party in Quebec would allow for immigrants (and citizens) to attend English schools. Well, the French school board doesn't agree. Here's an example of how they're handling it:
My 16 year old step son wants to participate in his school's Variety Show this year. He has a band and wants to perform in the show. This is great! Well, not really. Just this past week he was told by the school that if he wants to perform a song it HAS to be a french song. They will NOT allow anyone to sing, play, perform any form of English art. They're allowing for english ONLY if it's like 10% of the song or something like that.
WTF!?!?!? Um, hello - can you say unconstitutional? What happened to freedom of expression? Oh and let's not forget that Canada is a multi-lingual and multicultural society. What's next? Are they going to gather up every students iPod and erase all english songs from them? I cannot believe this! So how can we take a stand - or better yet, how can the students take a stand?
Solution: My step son has decided to audition using a french song, get accepted into the show and then when he gets up on stage on the night of the Variety Show he will begin by playing the required song, and mid-way through the song will change from the french song to the english song he wanted to play. Good idea! I figure he will probably get in trouble for this, maybe even suspended. Worth it? Totally.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Curing the Hangover
I am unbelievably hungover today! So hungover that I can't concentrate on anything but being hungover. How does one cure the hangover? There are many different theories out there that address this issue. Some people will have a little of the "hair of the dog that bit you", some claim that a mix of tomato juice and a whole bunch of other odd ingredients will do it. Today I share my 5 Step program for curing the hangover:
1. Shower. A shower will wash away the stink of the previous night. A good way to begin to loose the horrible feeling of being hungover.
2. Eat a greasy breakfast. Fill up on those carbs and starches. If it's too late for breakfast (which it never is, but in case) eat some Kraft Dinner. It's gross but it works.
3. Orgasm. get your blood flowing with some vigorous sex! A hangover is essentially a lack of oxygen to the brain so one (or several) orgasms will help to balance out the oxygen levels.
4. Nap. Rest up, you'll need it for tonight when the process of getting a hangover starts again.
Now, steps 1 through 4 do not have to be done in this precise order, although getting laid when you stink of beer may be difficult. Also, #3 can be repeated as much as needed as long as it is paired with step number 5:
5. Drink lots of water. Being hydrated is essential to good sex, you don't want to dry out and become swollen and irritated - very unpleasant, trust me, I know.
In fact, paring every alcoholic beverage with a glass of water will probably help in avoiding the hangover in the first place, but how many of us really want to chase a beer with a glass of water? It just doesn't seem fun.
Also, and this is just a tip (and won't necessarily avoid becoming hunover), drink GOOD beer. Budweiser, Molson, and Labatt are NOT good beers and play a large role in creating the disgusting feeling of the hangover. Trade in your Bud for a Heneiken or a Stella, it makes a difference!
So now I must go and practice what I preach!
Happy Hangover everyone!
1. Shower. A shower will wash away the stink of the previous night. A good way to begin to loose the horrible feeling of being hungover.
2. Eat a greasy breakfast. Fill up on those carbs and starches. If it's too late for breakfast (which it never is, but in case) eat some Kraft Dinner. It's gross but it works.
3. Orgasm. get your blood flowing with some vigorous sex! A hangover is essentially a lack of oxygen to the brain so one (or several) orgasms will help to balance out the oxygen levels.
4. Nap. Rest up, you'll need it for tonight when the process of getting a hangover starts again.
Now, steps 1 through 4 do not have to be done in this precise order, although getting laid when you stink of beer may be difficult. Also, #3 can be repeated as much as needed as long as it is paired with step number 5:
5. Drink lots of water. Being hydrated is essential to good sex, you don't want to dry out and become swollen and irritated - very unpleasant, trust me, I know.
In fact, paring every alcoholic beverage with a glass of water will probably help in avoiding the hangover in the first place, but how many of us really want to chase a beer with a glass of water? It just doesn't seem fun.
Also, and this is just a tip (and won't necessarily avoid becoming hunover), drink GOOD beer. Budweiser, Molson, and Labatt are NOT good beers and play a large role in creating the disgusting feeling of the hangover. Trade in your Bud for a Heneiken or a Stella, it makes a difference!
So now I must go and practice what I preach!
Happy Hangover everyone!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
City Driving
Now, I don't want to seem sexist (although I am a woman) but some women just CANNOT seem to drive. Just the other day I was driving in downtown Montreal when at one red light a car crosses three lanes horizontally (to turn right) and almost hits me. As I honk and detour around the car I see it's a woman. Then, on the very next street, there's a car driving about 5km per hour in front of me. I'm not one for patience but I kept calm, figuring they were looking for a parking spot, right? WRONG! I don't know WTF this car was doing but as I detoured around it I saw that, yet again, another female driver.
I understand that driving in the city can be stressful - I get that, but seriously!? I'm starting to think that Montreal should implement a merit system when it come to city driving. In order to be allowed to drive, one should have to pass an "obstacle" driving test consisting of dodging pedestrians, knowing your way around, and parallel parking. If you fail - NO ENTRY!!
I understand that driving in the city can be stressful - I get that, but seriously!? I'm starting to think that Montreal should implement a merit system when it come to city driving. In order to be allowed to drive, one should have to pass an "obstacle" driving test consisting of dodging pedestrians, knowing your way around, and parallel parking. If you fail - NO ENTRY!!
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