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I was reading an official press release by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation indicating that the provincial government is enhancing its drivers’ licence program by introducing a new photo ID card that is aimed for people who are non-drivers (including myself). This piece of legislation was introduced by the government and it received some positive support.

This is not the first time that Ontario has this piece of identification. A pilot-project was recently in place in British Columbia on trying out enhanced identification that the federal government and Washington state.

With the events of September 11th, 2001 - many nations worldwide are starting to implement anti-security measures all embedded into various forms of identification cards such as drivers’ licences, passports and even birth certificates! As of now, you can only use your passport if you intend to go to the United States by Air. The same rule applies if you are travelling outside the United States and Canada.

By June 2009, all travellers must have a valid passport (or an alternative identification card) if they intend to cross the United States border by land. As for myself, the only valid identification cards that I have include my passport and my health card (although some financial institutions won’t accept these types of cards as photo ID). However, there is some two forms of I.D. that exist that you people may not heard of - even in Ontario. They are the BYID (Bring your own Identification) Card (an application for that can be picked up at any LCBO store in Ontario or by clicking here. This card cost about $20CDN) and the International Student Identity Card (offered by Travel Cuts and enables discounts for students and teachers too. Information on that can be founded here or here. The card can cost between $16CDN to $20CDN.). These ID cards serve of buying alcohol if you are under 25 and THEY ARE NOT (I repeat, DO NOT) serve as alternative forms of ID for crossing the United States. Don’t play a game of chicken with the border guards the next time you showed him/her these cards.

Anyways, to learn more about Ontario’s plan to enhance the security of drivers’ licences and information about the photo card, you can do so here: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/enhancedcards.htm

If this piece of legislation has been passed, drivers can exercise their own right on either getting a passport or the enhanced drivers’ licence. It will also allow the province to develop an optional photo identification card for people who don’t drive, providing each and every individual with a convenient, versatile photo card for everyday use such as opening an bank account or buying alcohol under 25. Citizenship information can be added to the card to create an “enhanced” photo card. The cost for a regular photo card is $35CDN while an enhanced one will cost $75CDN. Don’t expect to cash in immediately - these cards won’t be in place by spring 2010. As for me, it’s worth the wait.

As one advertisement states: “No documents? NO ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES!”

References:

“Ontario to develop enhanced photo ID for cross-border travel.” The Canadian Press. 4 June 2008. 5 June 2008. <http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5g6EA0FKVgPQFuGQTClO1ePWaTkEg>

“Ont. proposes enhanced driver’s licence.” Regina Leader-Post. 3 June 2008. 5 June 2008. <http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/story.html?id=51388154-ec8d-4591-8900-8af92fc0490a>

“Ontario on road to licence revamp.” Toronto Sun. 4 June 2008. 5 June 2008. <http://torontosun.com/News/Canada/2008/06/04/5764436-sun.html>

“Ontario Introduces Passport Alternative.” Canada Newswire. 3 June 2008. 5 June 2008. <http://ogov.newswire.ca/ontario/GPOE/2008/06/03/c7937.html?lmatch=&lang=_e.html>

Wow. What a big improvement to my ratings to my blog after I posted a blog about the chase that struck Maple Ridge, B.C. (a community east of Vancouver). Many viewers were able to watch the event unfolded live on TV and it even made some international headlines! Many people even upload videos on that incident up on Youtube!

I’ll tell you guys what happened (if were just joining in). A naked man stoled a truck from a farm along with coveralls and then headed for a wild ride through the streets of Maple Ridge, B.C.! The truck was driving down the Lougheed Highway (a very busy artery in Metro Vancouver), narrowly missing a school bus and a few cars before hitting a parked police crusier. The police could not take any more chances so they laid a spike strip (stinger) to puncture the tires, but it had failed. The truck battles the hill but the truck ended up going down. The suspect made a run for it before being hit by an unmarked police SUV. The situation ended successfully and the suspect is under arrest.

The suspect was intending to blow up a bridge on his stolen truck, but police reported there were no explosives on board.

The news report:

Another news report:

References:

“Naked man steals truck, leads police on dangerous chase.” CBC.ca. 26 May 2008. 27 May 2008. <http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2008/05/26/bc-080526-traffic-chase.html?ref=rss>

“Naked man leads police on chase after stealing truck, coveralls.” The Vancouver Sun. 27 May 2008. 27 May 2008. <http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=9009da05-2e4d-47d2-9502-5ea9a7e22735>

“Stolen truck’s wild rampage ends with suspect in custody.” Victoria Times-Colonist. 27 May 2008. 27 May 2008. <http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/story.html?id=5c429798-2ad7-4053-83e0-afc34172cc96>

“Rush-hour chase was ‘absolutely nuts’.” The Province. 27 May 2008. 27 May 2008. <http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/story.html?id=474787c5-1096-4cc3-9bf3-40b3f6c53c5f>

“Naked thief forces police chase.” Metro. 27 May 2008. 27 May 2008. <http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/local/article/59409>

I was watching the news from Vancouver this morning (I have digital cable that allows me to watch programs at different time zones) until one event that came to my attention - a police chase that involves a stolen truck and a naked guy. It started when a 49 year old male steals a truck from a farm and when on a getaway through the streets of Maple Ridge (a suburb of Vancouver, B.C.). Police worked desperately on trying to stop this madman from hurting others. There were some reports that the stolen vehicle might be equipped with explosives. Police laid on some spike strips (stinger devices) on trying to stop that madman.

There was a school bus that was traveling on a busy highway and many vehicles who were traveling at the same time, and the police led the stolen truck into a busy junction (intersection) that is usually busy every weekday morning. The truck hits a police car and he tries to battle a very steep hill. It would have ended if the truck’s engine exploded as he was battling that hill and the truck would get pwned! Shortly after, the suspect bailed out and he attempt to do a foot pursuit. The police couldn’t take no chances and the suspect is being run over by an unmarked cruiser. The police later got the suspect in custody and he’s now facing charges. This chase reminded me of when Billy O’Neill (a pro aggressive rollerblader who is sponsored by USD skates) got hit by a car going at 50km/h when doing a trick while the powerslide conference was on tour in Barcelona, Spain. To finish off this blog, I’m leaving some videos that many people have uploaded including mine. For those who want to see Billy O’Neill hit by a car, then I included these as well. Enjoy the videos!

RCMP Pursuit - Part 1:

RCMP Pursuit - Part 2:

RCMP Pursuit (complete with instant replay):

Billy O’Neill hit by car (version 1):

Billy O’Neill hit by car (version 2, full version):

Last few moments of RCMP police chase:

References:

” B.C. truck chase ends with literal takedown.” National Post. 26 May 2008. 26 May 2008. <http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/posted/archive/2008/05/26/171827.aspx>

“Suspect in hospital after wild police chase on Lougheed Highway.” News 1130. 26 May 2008. 26 May 2008. <http://www.news1130.com/news/topstory/article.jsp?content=20080526_102600_7928>

“Naked man steals truck, leads B.C. police on chase.” 26 May 2008. 26 May 2008. <http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=a9a1bbc0-5fb7-4744-9716-970896faf573>

Today marks the 1st year anniversary of 15 year-old Jordan Manners, a lone young student who was shot down at C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute in North York. It was a traumatic experience for many students and workers who attended this particular school which is known to be trouble some for many years. At the time after the shooting, the former principal Charis Newton-Thompson along with two former vice principals Silvio Tallevi and Stan Gordon were charged after they were allegedly fail to report an alledged sex assault of a student way back in October 2006. They were initially charged but later dropped. The crown will try to appeal to those quashed charges. Silvio has since been retired and Gordon is in the process of transferring of another school. The future of Newton-Thompson remains uncertain. Many people she shouldn’t be at this school - anymore.

In the light of that incident, a safety advisory panel was launched on how to improve that school’s safety, which is known to be a “Hot bed” for violent activities. A report was later released on providing some recommendations such as providing increased security and a special hotline (which is already in place after the incident) on providing some trouble students some questions and concerns to their dire situations and to report abuse. This is supplemented by the Kids Help Phone line which has been in operation since it’s beginning.

Back to Jordan Manners now, the school is in mourning today to remember the day that Jordan Manners had died in the line of fire. A commemorative plaque and tree will be planted in his honour. The people who have been responsible for Manners’ killing has been charged for counts of murder, posession of illegal firearms and many other related charges. If you are a student or worker who attended C.W. Jefferys Collegiate, give yourself a second thought. “In a perfect world, this would never happen, In a perfect world, you’d still be here. And it makes no sense, I could just pick up the pieces but to you, This means nothing, nothing at all.”

To finish this blog off, I’m leaving you a music video by Simple Plan called “Perfect World”.

Simple Plan - Perfect World:

References:

“C.W. Jefferys ruling will be appealed by Crown.” Toronto Star. 10 May 2008. 23 May 2008. <http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/424048>

“Ex-Jefferys head reassigned.” Toronto Star. 14 May 2008. 23 May 2008. <http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/425198>

“Jordan Manners remembered one year after slaying.” CTV.ca 23 May 2008. 23 May 2008. <http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20080523/jordan_manners_remembered_080523/20080523/?hub=TorontoNewHome>

“Family And Friends Return To The Scene One Year After The Fatal Shooting Of Jordan Manners.” CityNews.ca 23 May 2008. 23 May 2008 <http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_23009.aspx>

“Kids are using new hotline to report abuse.” Toronto Sun. 21 May 2008. 23 May 2008 <http://torontosun.com/News/TorontoAndGTA/2008/05/21/5623281-sun.html>

“Principal ‘dropped ball’.” Toronto Star. 17 May 2008. 23 May 2008 <http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/426823>

As this song shows by Rhett and Link, there are some downsides on using a Bluetooth headsets. Especially if you are staying over at a cottage for the long weekend, this song will explain.

Rhett and Link - “Bluetooth Headset Cyborg Song”:

I was planning to get myself my own bluetooth headset soon, but I might have to rethink about the dangers of using one in the wake of this song….Without further ado, here are the lyrics to this song:

in the year 2043
the lord of the cyborgs will open the small glass case,
gaining access to the purple button.
(it’s kinda like the red button on deal or no deal, except it’s purple)
this purple button, when pressed, grants utter global domination to the presser.
how depressing.
how could this even be possible?
it will be possible due to the proliferation of bluetooth headsets.

place device on side of head
ask no questions–do as I said
wrap around ear–no it goes the other way
so central command can hear what you say
I mean your friends…and family members.

it’s small, it’s cool, all your friends have it.
the perfect addition to your cell phone habit.
change a tire and talk, whatever you choose
as your mom describes her Alaskan cruise
or tells you that your uncle passed away
deepest condolences

but what you don’t know
what they don’t tell you..
is that every bluetooth headset that get’s bought
and affixed to someone’s ear
means one more victim of the plan that will unfold in the year
2043–the lord of the cyborgs does his dirty deed
pressing the purple button ‘neath the glass case
and via cell phone towers, controls the human race

take your post in a public place
speak loudly; stare into space
if you ever hold a phone to your face again
a microscopic blade will blend your brain

To download this song, go here: http://www.rhettandlink.com/bluetooth

Some more stuff: http://www.rhettandlink.com/blog/2008/05/13/223

Carjacking is an ongoing issue plaguing our streets today. It all started on Saturday when two armed men rammed into an Audi and one of the two occupants opened fire and shot one of the occupants in the head. The other received minor injuries in the facial area. The Audi was then used to make a getaway and robbed various gas stations throughout the City of Toronto and one in Mississauga. Days later, a Missisauga couple was approached by (possibly) the same men and asked the wife to get out of her car at gunpoint. She refused, and they thieves smashed a window to get her attention. She and her husband complies with the bandits’ orders to get back to their house.

Moments after, the red minivan, a Dodge that the couple owned got away and this time the van was in Oshawa parked near the mail carrier’s vehicle, which is a Honda Civic. One of the two men rapidly pulled out, pointed a gun at the driver and ordered him to lie face down. The two men got away with the Honda Civic complete with the mail left inside the car.

From my point of view, Carjacking is on the rise especially we have big luxury cars, SUVs and many other countless vehicles on our roads. I call those acts an irresponsible way that hurts not only the owners of those vehicles, but the general population is greatly affected as well.

Here’s what the suspects are described as:

The suspect descriptions in both cases are similar:

#1

• Black,
• 6′1″,
• 19-26,
• Slender build.

He was dressed all in black, had a bandana, and carried a handgun.

# 2

• Black,
• 19-26.

He was also said to be armed with a similar weapon.

The first stolen car is a red Dodge Caravan, license #ATAZ 198.

Its counterpart is a silver 2003 four- door Honda Civic, licence #AZYX 738.

If you are concerned about your car being stolen, here are some tips that you must follow:

Foiling A Carjacker

It’s the latest scourge in crime and it takes place in one of the locations where most of us feel safe - our automobiles. Two violent carjackings on Tuesday and another one that preceded a crime spree on Saturday show that feeling of security you get behind the wheel may be a false one.

There’s not a lot you can do if someone sticks a gun in your face and demands your wheels. The key is to stop them from getting that far. Here are some suggestions on the best strategies to preventing the crime and discouraging the violent thieves who stalk you.

Prevention

The basics

Keep your doors and windows locked at all times

What If you see a stranded motorist?

Don’t stop to help. It’s tough to ignore someone in trouble, but you don’t know if they’re setting you up for a robbery. You can serve both your interests by contacting police or a mechanic at a gas station instead.

At a light

Some carjackers will take advantage of the fact you’re trapped at a red and use that moment to confront you. Leave yourself enough room to pull out and drive away if someone approaches you.

What if they hit you?

It’s the tactic used to stop a teen on Saturday night and steal his car. Cops say if you’re hit from behind, remain in your vehicle, keep your doors and windows locked and call police if necessary. Put on your emergency flashers and if you need to talk to the other driver, do it through a closed window. You can also get the other car’s licence plate number and drive to the nearest police station or well lit area. Try to pick a spot where lots of people are present.

Use your cell phone

It’s your first and fastest way to summon help.

What if it happens anyway?

Give up your car and don’t resist. “Please hand over the keys and you know, no sudden moves,” McCurbin pleads. “These people are armed. We don’t know how desperate they are. We don’t want anyone injured. We can replace the vehicle. You know, that type of thing, and we don’t want anyone injured. Just give them the vehicle, and give them the keys, and whatever else they ask for and step out of the way.”

Sources: Various police agencies, including Durham Regional Police

It is the public’s responsibility to come forward. We don’t want another episode of cars being jacked to happen over and over and over again. If you spot one of those cars listed above, DO NOT try to approach them. Report it to the local authorities immediately.

References:

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_19301.aspx 

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_19221.aspx 

http://www.yorkregion.com/article/68503 

http://newsdurhamregion.com/news/Breaking%20News/article/93314 

This has made the headlines last night: Police from the York Region had nicked (busted) a counterfeit card operation that can produce a variety of credit cards, debit cards, social insurance cards, the list goes on and on and on……what’s more the people who were behind the raid was trying to replicate the new state of the art Ontario Drivers’ Licence, but according to Ministry of Transportation officials, the thieves couldn’t master it as it was poorly done.

This is a wake up call for all of you people who use your credit and debit card. Identity theft is on the rise and it happens almost everyday. Whenever you are using an internet site that it claims to be secure and/or unrealized that a point of sale machine is compromised, it is your responsibility to report all suspicious activities to your bank (or credit union) and to your credit bureau.

The three credit bureaus are listed below:

TransUnion 

Equifax

Northern Credit Bureaus (Experian acquired this company recently)

Anyways, the police had seized a number of equipment used to make replicate copies of fake drivers licenses, credit cards, debit cards, the list goes on and on and on…..Hopefully the problems of security will be solve as many cards are moving to incorporate anti-counterfeiting features and putting on chips embedded on bank cards (credit or debit). Until that will take place, I highly recommend on checking the links below on how to protect yourself from identity theft and how to check your credit report. We hope that you will find this information useful.

References:

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_19078.aspx 

http://www.aipb.org/newsletter/bookkeeping_tips/how_to_spot_a_counterfeit_credit_card.html 

http://cmcweb.ca/epic/site/cmc-cmc.nsf/en/fe00040e.html 

http://stopspamhere.ca/idtheft-e.html 

http://cmcweb.ca/epic/site/cmc-cmc.nsf/en/fe00088e.html 

http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/298088 

http://torontosun.com/News/TorontoAndGTA/2008/01/31/4803670-sun.html 

http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=881981 

http://www.mississauga.com/article/10787 

http://www.yorkregion.com/article/67884 

There was some widespread concern a rabies outbreak from a vendor stand at a local flea market called Dr. Flea’s recently. A individual bought a puppy two to three weeks ago and she realized that something was wrong to her pet. She then took the critically ill pet to the Humane Society in Toronto and unfortunately, it died on it’s cage on Monday. The tests were conducted on the pet to verify if it’s infected for Rabies. The test results came and it confirmed positive.

The pet was a border collie (similar to the picture like that above) was bought at the Dr. Flea’s flea market.  Now, the public health authority has issued a warning to all patrons who were at the Dr. Flea’s Flea Market are advised to see their doctor for critical attention.  It’s not just pets who were infested with rabies, bats (even vampire bats) have the relatively the same affect too. Reports from the Rabies outbreak came from a local breeder in Owen Sound.

This is from a health alert released from the City of Toronto:

Rabies is a rare condition in Ontario, and, if left untreated, is usually fatal for humans and
animals. People who have been exposed to rabies must be vaccinated to prevent illness. The
rabies virus is found in the saliva of a rabid animal and can be spread through a bite, cut or
scratch, or if the saliva comes in contact with the moist tissues of the mouth, nose or eyes.

If you went to that particular flea market at the time, it is important that you must get treated to prevent any symptoms to go any further. Safety is always first.

References:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080125.RABIES25/TPStory/TPNational/Ontario/ 

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080124/Rabies_alert_080124/20080124?hub=TopStories 

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_18909.aspx 

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080123/rabies_alert_080123?s_name=&no_ads= 

To all bank account holders out there (and to those who rely on Online Banking), there’s a new trojan creeping up and you (and your entire bank balance) may never know it until the damage it has done. The new trojan (a similar manner like a virus) called “Silentbanker”, targets many financial institutions worldwide even those in Canada. This particular trojan can intercept transactions that require certain steps and then quietly change the bank details of the user and transfer that into the hacker’s own account.

This particular trojan uses the bank’s genuine (valid) website as part of the attack. Traditional hackers looking for access set up fake (phony) websites designed to look the same way as the online banking website. This is just like the same manner as “Phishing” (No, this term has nothing to do with the band Phish, which coincidentally is one of Bobby’s favourites), in which e-mails are set up to look like the same thing and the user won’t go unaware until the damage is done…..

I usually avoid phishing sites by installing an alternative web browser such as Mozilla Firefox and then add some extensions to enhance my user experience such as the NetCraft toolbar and McAfee’s SiteAdvisor. Here are some tips to avoid a potential victim of this latest fraud:

• Update all security software (Anti-Virus, Spyware)
• Check to see if there is a fix for a particular web browser (in this case Internet Explorer) or go to Mozilla Firefox
• Make sure you have a firewall installed on your system (hardware or software). I highly recommend ZoneAlarm’s Free Firewall (or if you prefer, you can spend the extra money on investing a “hardware firewall” such as AlphaShield. If you have an old computer lying around, you can use it as your own Hardware Firewall and using a special Linux distrobution (ClarkConnect, IPCop), but although I wouldn’t recommend going to the old PC turned into a hardware firewall route because you will have an impact on your hydro bill if you intend to run it all the time - it also create some problems with your hardware and eventually, a fire hazard.
• If you have a broadband (Cable/DSL) router that has a built in firewall, use it. But for maximum protection, I highly recommend installing a software firewall in conjunction of a hardware firewall. If you want to test your PC for securability, then I highly recommend going to GRC lab’s Shields UP! test, which you can do it for free - in your web browser. No extra software needed.
• Consider getting an Anti-Spyware application (program). The free programs I recommend are Ad-Aware, Spybot and Windows Defender.

If you do suspect that you are a victim of fraud, report to your financial institution immediately. They will often reimburse you for the loss. The same matter goes to your credit card company, if you realized that you didn’t make the purchase, you will not be held responsible for that purchase (some conditions may apply for Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover cardholders) - that’s the Zero liability policy.

We all have to be vigilant to all of our surroundings, guys. You must protect your precious assets - your bank account.

References:

http://www.canada.com/topics/technology/story.html?id=0e8222a8-aa09-406b-be1c-0bce3e7a2a8b&k=48015 

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/01/17/tech-trojan-banker.html 

http://news.google.ca/news/url?sa=t&ct=ca/0-0&fp=478fa5564f552b94&ei=z_uPR4C1Comk-wHwyqyvCA&url=http%3A//m-net.net.nz/2157/latest-news/latest-news/trojan.silentbanker-defeats-2-factor-authentication-attacks-400-b.php&cid=0 

 Just now, I was reading a few articles on various sources on the internet about a stretch of Highway 401 from Trenton to Toronto already renamed as the “Highway of Heroes”. This particular stretch of highway is dedicated to our Canadian troops who served in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, many soldiers had died serving their time in Afghanistan. From Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs or “roadside bombs”) to friendly fire or rollover from their military equipment. Many people had been perished in their line of duty. Once their dead body (or bodies) are retrieved, they began a long journey to CFB Trenton, where they are loaded in a hearse and traveled down the 401 throughout the long journey to the coroner’s office back in Toronto.

Many people like to stand by on bridges to see the passing hearse travel by the highway and they salute their support for not only that particular person who died in the line of duty, but the fact they want to support their troops serving their time in Afghanistan. To mark this occasion, many people like to wear “red” as a result. The point being: to show care for our troops. Police officers, firefighters and ambulance personnel show their support too. This has prompted a petition (and a facebook group) demanding that the stretch between Highway 401 between Trenton and Toronto to be renamed, “Highway of Heroes”. You can see the sign below:

Below this picture is a few pictures of many people standing near bridges in support for our fallen comrade(s):

Many visitors to our province will wonder, “Why does this stretch of highway designated as the highway of heroes?”. In my humble opinion, it’s anyone’s guess - unless you tend to ask the troops who did a display of the Canadian Forces showcase at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, Canada from mid-August to Labour Day (September). It’s not the first time that the 401 was designated the “Highway of Heroes”. Further east, a complete stretch of the Highway 416 between the 401 to the south near Prescott right up north to the Ottawa-suburb of Nepean already designated as “The Veterans Memorial Highway”.

Just recently, the Quebec Government decided to designate a stretch of Autoroute (Highway 20) between the Turcot Interchange in Montreal in the east and right up to Rivière-Beaudette in the west (just close to the Ontario border) as L’autoroute du Souvenir (or Remembrance Highway). It will connect to the Highway of Heroes (the 401) in Ontario. Signs are already unveiled and they will be mounted on various stretches of Autoroute 20.

The signs look like this:

(source: http://www.premier-ministre.gouv.qc.ca/)

The signs will be in French, but the veterans’ replied that “It’s not a big deal“. I would send my congratulations to the people of Quebec, Ontario and all the war veterans who served their time in the great wars, a job well done.

Changing gears from sad news to rad news, I have some thoughts about FMX rider Kyle Loza (who hails from the O.C. (or Orange County) in California) and by looking at his appearance and by looking at the various videos scoured on Youtube, he is a very rad rider. I really like his great skill when he did “The Volt” back at the X-Games in August 2007. He was awarded gold for his tremendous stunt. It took him a lot of training to perfect that stunt. Perhaps he is well inspired by the late Evel Knievel. If Mr. Loza was in Canada performing a stunt show or a competition, I would say to him, “Hey, you were excellent in the Volt. It’s quite scary for some, but from my point of view, it took you a lot of effort on it.” His reply to me, “Thanks. hehehe Glad you like it.” Here’s a few pictures of Mr. Kyle Loza doing the Volt:

And here’s the fanfare(!):

To see the video of him doing to volt, you can view it right here:

I got to say that this is the excellent performance that Mr. Loza did. To close off this blog, I’m going to leave you a line of the song “Golden” by the band Fall Out Boy. I’m trying to find out how to insert music on this blog, but stay tuned. You’ll be seeing this in the near future. Until that is sorted out, here’s an excerpt:

How cruel is the golden rule,
When the lives we lived are only golden plated.
And I knew that the lights of the city were too heavy for me,
Though I carried carats for everyone to see.
And I saw god cry in the reflection of my enemies.
And all the lovers with no time for me.
And all of the mothers raise their babies to stay away from me. 

In other Fall Out Boy-related stuff, I’m going to leave you a music video “I’m Like a Lawyer Like The Way I’m Always Getting You Off (Me + You). This music video has nothing to do with the topics I had covered, but due to the graphic nature of this music video, VIEWER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED.

Oh and GO Transit left me message about the incident I had complained to them. I might contact the person who left me the message as early as tomorrow. That’s all for today.

References:

Highway of Heroes/Autoroute du Souvenir: 

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2007/11/05/4633664-cp.html 

http://www.citesnouvelles.com/article-156700-La-20-designee-Autoroute-du-Souvenir.html (in French only)

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070824/online_petition_070824/20070824/

http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20070907/Highway_Heroes_070907?hub=TorontoHome 

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_15251.aspx

http://rcl91.com/RemembranceHighway.htm 

Kyle Loza:

http://expn.go.com/expn/story?id=2959548 

http://www.livinit.com/news.php?id=66

Riders 4 Christ 

Truth Soul Armor 

Kyle Loza official website