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Would you have guessed that millennials are the biggest Black Friday shoppers? A surprising 53.8% of 18- to 24-year-olds and 62.1% of 24- to 35-year-olds shopped over Black Friday weekend.
They're the only ones silly enough to venture into the crowds.
Sobeys slashes staff amid digital push
While shoppers are lining up to hand over money, some workers at Sobeys are waiting to learn their fate. A report from The Globe and Mail says the grocery chain is laying off more than 800 of its employees.
Those layoffs are set to come down today. The cuts come in an effort to slash costs and turn around its struggling operations while preparing for a more digital future.
Blue Jays conducting investigation into spike of positive drug tests
The Blue Jays have confirmed they will be conducting an internal investigation after six players in the team's minor-league system were suspended for using performance-enhancing substances over the past week.
The MLB suspended five minor-league players back on Tuesday, including three in Toronto’s system, for violations of the minor league drug prevention and treatment program. That announcement came four days after three blue jays were caught up in another round of MLB suspensions.
Today is...
Black Friday takes place on the day after Thanksgiving, and is the unofficial start day for the Christmas shopping season, and the Christmas season in general.
Celebrate the day by going shopping. Look for deals and find out what times different stores open at. Camp outside of a store and be one of the first people inside. If you don't want to shop, you could just visit stores and experience the day as a spectator. Above all, stay safe!
Good morning fellow Canucks!
I'm staying away from the stores today. Yes, I want a deal, but no, I have to work. Blech!
Have a grand day folks.
Only in these Disunited States of America could Thanksgiving Day
be followed by Greed Day. (that's Greed Day not to be confused with Green Day)
September 5th 1946 - November 24th 1991
https://scontent.fybz2-2.fna.fbcdn.n...2c&oe=5A9E5DD4
Hard to believe it's been 26 years, since Freddie left us. He was an awesome singer & showman.
Once upon a time there was a tavern...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3KEhWTnWvE
The old man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1VUBjRgeMA
Happy Caturday Q sters,
A warm start to the day, but temps will drop by afternoon. If you haven't done so, time to get the lights up on the house.
BTW, there's only 1 month till Christmas. Hope you all got your shopping done on Black Friday sales.
good morning
Not in Canada Rockie!
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A poem about children with hidden disabilities by Kathy Winters
September 24, 2011 at 9:29am
I am the child that looks healthy and fine.
... I was born with ten fingers and toes.
But something is different, somewhere in my mind,
And what it is, nobody knows.
I am the child that struggles in school,
Though they say that I'm perfectly smart.
They tell me I'm lazy -- can learn if I try --
But I don't seem to know where to start.
I am the child that won't wear the clothes
Which hurt me or bother my feet.
I dread sudden noises, can't handle most smells,
And tastes -- there are few foods I'll eat.
I am the child that can't catch the ball
And runs with an awkward gait.
I am the one chosen last on the team
And I cringe as I stand there and wait.
I am the child with whom no one will play --
The one that gets bullied and teased
I try to fit in and I want to be liked,
But nothing I do seems to please.
I am the child that tantrums and freaks
Over things that seem petty and trite.
You'll never know how I panic inside,
When I'm lost in my anger and fright.
I am the child that fidgets and squirms
Though I'm told to sit still and be good.
Do you think that I choose to be out of control?
Don't you know that I would if I could?
I am the child with the broken heart
Though I act like I don't really care.
Perhaps there's a reason I'm made this way --
Some message I'm sent to share.
For I am the child that needs to be loved
And accepted and valued too.
I am the child that is misunderstood.
I am different - but look just like you.
[Kathy Winters is a part-time writer and full-time mother of three. She has a 14-year-old son with Asperger Syndrome and an 11-year-old son with ADHD/Tourettes Syndrome
