MetaTalk posts tagged with canada

Help me see this youtube video in Canada.

If only I had a penguin... — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:43:51 -0800

The youtube video in this FPP is not available in my country (Canada) due to copyright restrictions. I've watched it before and would like to watch it again. Can someone either point me to it somewhere else online where it might work (maybe on youtube at another account), or at least tell me the proper title or some info I can use to search myself? Thanks.

Making-of video posted for "I Gotta Feeling" lipdub

dhartung — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:32:47 -0800

Remember the I Gotta Feeling lipdub done by students at the Université du Québec à Montréal? They've posted a making-of video. You get to see the blocking and other prep, much of the first take, and also a third-party view following the film crew during the final shoot -- and then the crowd of participants as they funnel into the studio to meet the camera for the final shot. You get a good look at the (consumer grade?) steadicam used. Almost as much fun as the original.

Meet-up in Toronto sometime in late Sept?

Alex930 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:52 -0800

Meet-up in Toronto sometime in late Sept? I'm not sure if this is too early, but I thought it would be good to get a general idea from some folks to see if Sept. 24-27 was a good time for a meet-up (it's close to my b-day). I was trying to get up there this past April, but getting laid off kind changes plans, ha. Any festivals or events going on? I'm ready to take a vacation and meet some new friends ;-).

Superconference Rendezvous s'il vous plait!

jessamyn — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:02:02 -0800

Quick, Toronto, let's swap phone numbers before the server crashes again! Meetup this Saturday? I'll be in Toronto [and possibly Mississauga] from Wednesday night until Sunday sometime. I'll be at the OLA Superconference on Thursday and then just hanging out. Want to get together for beer and/or food on Saturday not terribly late?

Canada 2008 General Election Thread

KokuRyu — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:03:12 -0800

The Canadian General Election kicks off in four hours. Can we use this as the official election thread, or is there a better way (snark away, but at least provide an example of a better way)? The multiple McCain-Obama-Palin-USElectionFilter-FinancialMeltdown thread have made me anxious...

The First Great Canadian Biennial Metafilter Election Contest

angrybeaver — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:43:21 -0800

There is an election happening in the Great White North too. Post your election predictions here in this thread. Maximum Score: 308 points Deadline: When the first polls close in Newfoundland. ========== Date of prediction: 50 points 5 points per day prior to election. eg, Oct 13 = 5 points, Oct 4 = 50 points The day ends at midnight Pacific Standard Time. You may make as many predictions as you want, but only the latest one will be used. ========== 1. What will be the result of the 40th General Election? (50 points) Conservative Majority Conservative Minority Liberal Minority Liberal Majority Other ========== 2. Predict the order the 5 parties will finish, by popular vote (%). (5 points per correct line, 25 points total) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ========== 3. Predict the order the 5 parties will finish, by number of seats. (5 points per correct line, 25 points total) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ========== 4. How many seats will each party get? (start with 50 points, and lose one point for each seat incorrect) Bloc: Conservative: Green: Liberal: NDP: ========== 5. Will the following people win their riding? (10 points each, 50 points total) Elizabeth May, Green, Central Nova Justin Trudeau, Liberal, Papineau Donna Cadman, Conservative, Surrey North Garth Turner, Liberal, Halton David Orchard, Liberal, Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River ========== 6. Each question is worth 5 points, for a total of 50 points. A. What party will win the most seats in British Columbia? B. Will the Conservatives win every seat in Alberta? C. Who will win more seats in Saskatchewan, the NDP or the Liberals? D. Who will win more seats in Manitoba, the NDP or the Liberals? E. What party will win the most seats in Ontario? F. What party will win the most seats in Quebec? G. What party will win the most seats in New Brunswick? H. What party will win the most seats in Nova Scotia? I. What party will win the most seats in Prince Edward Island? J. Will the Conservatives be shut out of Newfoundland? ========== 7. Will the Greens win any seats? (8 points) ========== The prize will be a printed intaglio portrait of Sir Wilfred Laurier.

Canadian Prairies Meet-up In Regina in Early May?

Jaybo — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:19:58 -0800

Canadian Prairies Meet-up In Regina in Early May? Jessamyn is coming to the flatlands of Canada to speak at the Saskatchewan Library Association conference in a couple weeks' time. So what better reason to have a meet-up? The SLA conference is May 1-3 in Regina and Jessamyn hasn't confirmed her exact dates of arrival and departure yet but the meet-up would obviously happen somewhere within that time frame. Also, if you're interested in hearing Jessamyn speak on the topic of "Towards Open Libraries", she is the endnote speaker on Saturday May 3 from 3-4pm. You can find out more information about the conference at http://www.prairiepartnerships.ca A couple other notes... - I looked at the registration form and they don't appear to have a price to just come to the endnote. So I'd contact the Sask Library Association to see how to arrange that if you're interested. - this year's conference is a joint one with the Manitoba Library Association so if you're in southern Manitoba (or able to get there), a "happy bus" is available for transportation. (See the web site I linked to above for more details.) - again, I'm not sure about Jessamyn's schedule or other obligations while at the conference but I'll throw out Saturday at 4:30pm as a potential time for the meet-up... - the last time we did a meet-up, we had it at Bushwakkers but I'm open to other suggestions. The Cathedral Village Free House might be a good place as we've had a few librarian social events there that went over well. - on that note, would anybody mind if we make this a joint MeFi + "any librarians from the conference who want to join us" meet-up or would you prefer to keep it to MeFites? I'm a big fan of "the more, the merrier" but if the MeFites would feel outnumbered, I can see that.

Meetup nom

tehloki — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:45:13 -0800

Toronto meetup over the holidays? Is anybody available on either saturday the 15th or sunday the 16th, or perhaps the following weekend, for a downtown-based Toronto meetup? Gandhi's seemed to work out well last time, and although there is only seating for perhaps 10 people in the whole place (14 if you really like each other), the area is full of pubs and other such viable meetup venues. I'm totally open to suggestions. I must apologize for my poor co-ordination of the previous Toronto meetup at gandhi's; it was good food and good people, but there were only 3 of us. (No chagrin on maudlin and the dief, your presences were more than enough to make it good time regardless). Also, if anybody is in to video games and controlled substances, a pilgrimage to funland arcade on yonge street isn't out of the question.

Vancouver meetup

sebas — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:02:26 -0800

Hello Vancouver people, I'll be in Vancouver this Monday evening and wondered if someone is up to go for a beer / food?

Toronto Meetup

dobbs — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:23:16 -0800

Okay, I realize this may ridiculous and silly but... any Toronto MeFites interested in grabbing a drink... Tonight? Say, Annex or Danforth or Roncy, 9:30 or 10ish? I'm bored and it's apparently the saddest day of the year.

Vancouverites, unite!

Jon Mitchell — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:13:07 -0800

Vancouver Meetup?

I have claimed, on many,many,many occasions that I will be at a meetup, but, as yet, have not showed. I'm not so flaky as to not turn up for one I've organised myself, surely? (I'm not.) Anyone interested?

Vancouver meetup?

mireille — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:16:53 -0800

Vancouver (BC) meetup in the moderately near future? Plenty of time to plan, and initiating it is the only way I can make sure I'm going to be there. Need to commune with fellow geeks. Must be able to speak coherently in presence of female. That said, all welcome! Former Seattleite, so anyone wishing to road-trip with enough notice is encouraged!!

Toronto meetup.

orange swan — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 06:15:28 -0800

Toronto MeFites, let us have a meeting of our not-so-secret cabal and create Canada's stealth plan for world domination. Or just have an alcohol-enabled bitchfest like usual. Whatever. Does the night of November 11th sound good?

Calgary Meetup Photos

Mitheral — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:44:35 -0800

Calgary meetup photos. In attendance: RGD, Quatermass, gompa, and Mitheral. Sorry, we forgot pictures of our most excellent wait staff.

Toronto Meetup

orange swan — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 06:06:51 -0800

Is anyone here on Consumating? They're having a Toronto meetup tonight beginning at 9 to 9:30 at Paupers on Bloor Street (539 Bloor Street West, just east of Bathurst). Sorry for the short notice, but it might be a nice time if you can spare a few hours from your breathless social lives;-)

Meetup in Toronto!

Shane — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:53:36 -0800

Any interest in a Toronto meetup Sept 8 or 9 (Fri or Sat)?

Toronto Meetup

SassHat — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 06:21:53 -0800

Toronto Reminder - Game Show Tonight!!!

Vancouver meetup

lunalaguna — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 16:42:14 -0800

Vancouver: Anyone interested in a get together and maybe a little drinky drinky? I'll be in Vancouver BC next week (August 14-17) and know next to nothing about the city, so I'll need to help organizing.

Halifax meetup?

dirtynumbangelboy — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 07:02:50 -0800

Halifax, anyone?

I'm going to be in Halifax from Friday night until Tuesday afternoon. The vast majority of the time will be spent visiting with a couple of friends, but I may be able to squeeze in a couple of hours if anyone would like to hang out?

Toronto Meetup

dirtynumbangelboy — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:06:46 -0800

Toronto meetup... holy cow! [MORE INSIDE]

Toronto Meetup

SassHat — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 19:08:43 -0800

Toronto meetup June 26th? Beers on some patio sounds nice now that it's getting steamy in the city...

Vancouver meetup.

Radio7 — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 08:10:54 -0800

Yo-yo!
Okay, so I'll be in Vancouver next week, and I want to know who's up for meeting at the keg on granville island, Thursday May 4, 7:30ish pm.
Be there or be hexagonical ;)

Vancouver Meetup

Radio7 — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:11:48 -0800

Vancouver Meetup? I'm a Canadian living outside the country, and will be visiting Vancouver from May3 to May 5, I'd love to meet fellow members. Anyone game? Any suggestions?

Ok to ask about sneaking into Canada?

tiamat — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 13:15:36 -0800

If you answer this question on sneaking into Canada you could be breaking Canadian law. The poster clearly wants to scam Citizenship and Immigration Canada, since when is this ok?

Toronto meetup.

orange swan — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 04:03:42 -0800

Toronto meetup reminder: it's tomorrow night (Saturday, the 25th) at 8 p.m. And I have a proposition for you all — a change of venue. Joelf is leaving Toronto to move back to Victoria, B.C. next week. His goodbye party is at the Madison. So, perhaps we could have our meetup there and deign to mingle with his punk ass friends in order to say our farewells.