1 ほしのあき �"�像 / 2008-07-10

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2 Jed Craig / 2008-06-11

George you've done it again. Not only are you interviewing, writing here but you also have a literary side as well. A story every single day for the past five months! And you pretended to be Yann Martel? Crazy stuff: http://fastfictions.wordpress.com/2008/06/11/im-george-stroumboulopoulos/

3 Cheryl / 2008-05-18

Hi George's Website :) I love this piece. It is very nice. I have friends in London at the moment. Thank you for posting this- I bet they will be very intersted in it. Fan-fully yours, Cheryl

4 Chris W / 2008-05-15

Hey George, just testing your new CAPTCHA

5 Steven / 2007-10-31

OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar's recent surge may be based more on speculation than on economic fundamentals, the Canadian government said on Tuesday. "Recent increases of the dollar may reflect generalized U.S.-dollar weakness and speculative sentiment toward the Canadian dollar rather than domestic fundamentals," Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said in his fiscal and economic update. That is the sort of language the Bank of Canada has recently used to suggest that, if the currency did not retreat somewhat, it might have to step in to cut interest rates. Flaherty's fiscal update is predicated on a substantially weaker Canadian dollar and uses private-sector economists' projections for a range of economic indicators, which could produce different outcomes if they turn out to be wrong. "Based on the private-sector forecast, the dollar is projected to depreciate to 96 U.S. cents in 2008 and 95 U.S. cents in 2009. This is well below the current trading level of the dollar," the update said. The Canadian dollar closed at US.0492 on Tuesday, making a U.S. dollar worth 95.31 Canadian cents. "If the Canadian dollar were to remain close to recent trading levels, this would pose a downside risk to the trade sector and to overall economic growth," the update said. WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS NEWS STORY I agree with the North American currency idea. I mean, Canada and US have everything else in common, why not cash? I mean, the Canadian dollar has been either par or close with the US dollar over the past couple years, ranging between 85 US cents to .05US. So why not just combine the currencies? Alot of cross-border shopping is done, it'd make things easier for buyers, sellers, and banks. Why even waste our time discussing a common currency. The US will barely even let us through the border these days. Such discussion belongs in the realm of gumdrops and fairies. Its not our dollar's strength, its the US dollar's weakness. If we compare against the euro we really haven't moved. As for sliding back 10 cents in the next year, I wish I knew what they thought was going to improve in the US, all I hear is the word recession when it comes to the US economy Yes a common North American currency would be great, but a global monetary unit is next to imposible due to the turmoil in some lesser developed countries. Now is the time, with US and Canadian dollars being almost at par. Seems the only people coming out ahead with these exchange rates are the banks and credit companies who charge 2-2.5% each time you exchange currencies. Lets have the nads now. http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/reuters/canada_budget_currency_col Note My comments: No No.. NO Way... The US is in Big Trouble, and some of their problems are related to fighting these wars and they’re spending and spending. Because of it the US Dollar is hurting.. Also if we take on the US Dollar well in pickup US policy and economic problems. Look at UE; most country must work out many problems to keep their economy balanced. With the US and Canada the last years we have had Trouble with each other’s political policy or Agendas. Sorry to Tell you think about two head of Governments not liking each other or there parties have different Agendas for the future. Maybe I should just say Bash 3rd and Chrétien or Ronald Reagan with Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Man the would not be a better place if these guys or in Canada’s future control the would Economy.. Also, Canadians would be very scary of who would become the next US president of the United States of America. Canadians would have a greater vested interest and I would fear for Canada. We would have to say. Now, we can do as we want here in Canada and if the American’s do not like it then we can talk about it and talk about it.. Till the next President.. The same old same old thing.

6 mohawk / 2007-10-30

Congrats stroumbo! You did a fantastic job hosting the Geminis. Charisma, politeness and honesty are by far your best traits. Hope you're in bed now getting some rest. We all love ya back in Ottawa. Keep doing what you do! Aurevoir mon cheri!

7 pk Ms. W / 2007-10-29

Ms. W. looking for Mr. S. 'if u know what I mean'- (as in Mr. Somebody,...but I'm picky ;) - How are you sleepy? -1st of all job well done George, as Host with the most, and to your very excellent and creative team (Awwhahaha, the humour) -2nd of all your attire on Sunday very much "suits" you. I'd really like to see you dress like that again before it's too late. -3rd of all on a different note... PLEASE WATCH ON 'YOU TUBE' IF YOU HAVEN'T ALLREADY FYI, AND I HOPE YOU FEEL LUCKY; "MOST TERRIFYING VIDEO YOU'LL EVER SEE, FROM JOHNQ5." avec l'amour. Ps: BOO!

8 rita / 2007-10-29

you and your team did great job at the gemini's...congratulations!

9 rita / 2007-10-29

you and your team did great job at the gemini's...congratulations!

10 paris / 2007-10-28

good luck at the geminis! i know it can be at award shows for you so i hope you can avoid the old married slut with the saggy neck and wart on her face!

11 paris / 2007-10-28

good luck at the geminis! i know it can be at award shows for you so i hope you can avoid the old married slut with the saggy neck and wart on her face!

12 Tracy / 2007-10-27

If George doesn't update this soon, this topic will have as many comments of scary beardgate - Shave or not Shave dilemma of summer '07.

13 mohawk / 2007-10-25

I'm watching the hour right now. Damn he's a good looking gent. Wish I could have had a boyfriend like him and not my a-hole of a boyfriend that lasted about 1 week!

14 ;) / 2007-10-25

bella...babe, I'm sorry to hear that, that's not fun, and I hope you can resolve it soon! Where's George when you need him hey. Good luck to ya mate':)

15 bella / 2007-10-24

whatever. i wrote what i wrote - the truth. there's a maniac tapping my phone line and i want it to end so i'm asking george for help and advice to make it stop. BTW - i'm going to australia, so who's lazy and cheap? not me! a word of advice and inspiration for you - it's kinda lazy of you to type your name as ;).

16 ;) / 2007-10-24

bella - a quick note and word of advice - if in fact you do know of a maniac tapping your phone line (and for some reason I don't think you're telling the truth....)Don't you think that would make you the LAZY and CHEAP one?! Not to mention a liar IF you're lying. That's not good! No offence....but really man, WTF. Hope you can fix your problems - good luck!

17 bella / 2007-10-24

I forgot to add that the tapping maniac is also very LAZY and worst of all - CHEAP.

18 bella / 2007-10-24

I forgot to add that the tapping maniac is also very LAZY and worst of all - CHEAP.

19 Small fish in the sea / 2007-10-24

George. BofL at the Gems and have loads of fun. Look forward to seeing you at next taping.

20 bella / 2007-10-24

help! there's maniac tapping my phone line.

21 Angie / 2007-10-22

Congrats on the new radio show!! Great news!

22 J A Paul / 2007-10-21

My husband and I cracked up when you told Ellen deGeneres to "Shut the (bleeped) up!" the other night. I had been waiting for someone to actually see my point of view and up until then it had all been "poor Ellen". Hers was the biggest "ACTING" performance I have seen in order to get their own way. Your comment was a big wake up call for everyone to get real! As if there aren't a lot bigger things to cry about in this world gone mad than a doggone adoption gone bad. Thanks so much, George. We think you're great. Congrats CBC for seeing your talent.

23 sunny and 32 degrees / 2007-10-21

Are you going to talk about 'field being accused of sexual harrassment? Copperfield that is - in case you're confused with a situation involving a woman with a similar last name.

24 sunny and 32 degrees / 2007-10-21

Are you going to talk about 'field being accused of sexual harrassment? Copperfield that is - in case you're confused with a situation involving a woman with a similar last name.

25 DaVinci Judicial Innovations Lab / 2007-10-21

Hey George! I thank you for allowing us to post our message on your site. Your show does not stick to any one side which we need more of from our justice system and elected stewards to government! There are more voices out there that need to be heard, so our electoral process will be more inclusive for everyone! Over and Out! DaVinci Judicial Innovations Lab A Technological Force for Fair-Globalization Systems

26 Mary / 2007-10-20

George, you rock!

27 SABRINA / 2007-10-18

HEY GEORGE hows the wing? hope you're feeling better hope the music i gave you helps http://www.oncejust.com happy to hear you'll be in calgary soon hope i can come talk to you & offer a hug. you are awesome !!! [ i'm sure you know that i just thought i'd mention lol ] anyway take care talk to you later

28 Alegis Abel / 2007-10-18

You should try and get Arcade on. They'd do it.

29 Alegis Abel / 2007-10-18

You should try and get Arcade on. They'd do it.

30 DaVinci Judicial Innovations Lab / 2007-10-16

Sentiments about Demographic-Sorcery By Generation-X: We are controlled by policy shaped by institutional psychologists, so to keep us controlled like sheep. We are forced to now express our views online more carefully due to libel-laws. If not, we are ostracized and martyred and therefore starved of resources to participate in concensus-formations on important political/justice-system problems. DaVinci Judicial Innovations Lab Advocate for Fairness in Business, Workplace, and Globalization

31 DaVinci Judicial Innovations Lab / 2007-10-16

I see another scandal brewing! Must protect opportunities for start-ups circumscribing the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics! I want to see Minister responsible and VanOC held accountable! or send back in Judge Gomery to investigate! Government must repossess the stewardship-powers it gave away to the powerful Lobbyists to protect Innovation-Startups to grow in a fair-competition environment. We need recentralization of powers because our municipal-governments have demonstrated Conflict-of- Interest around the 2010 Winter Olympics. Our Now-Conservative Minister that has been assigned the Olympics-responsibility, has irresponsibly given important financial and real-estate powers to real-estate and financial-institutions. We should centralize-back the given-away powers to the Competition-Tribunal to fix our economy destroyed by the Lobbyists' Financial Empire Controlling us now. This must be done! DaVinci Judicial Innovations Lab Advocate For Fairness in Business, Workplace, and Globalization

32 DaVinci Judicial Innovations Lab / 2007-10-16

Sentiments about Demographic-Sorcery By Generation-X: We are controlled by policy shaped by institutional psychologists, so to keep us controlled like sheep. We are forced to now express our views online more carefully due to libel-laws. If not, we are ostracized and martyred and therefore starved of resources to participate in concensus-formations on important political/justice-system problems. DaVinci Judicial Innovations Lab Advocate for Fairness in Business, Workplace, and Globalization

33 DaVinci Judicial Innovations Lab / 2007-10-16

Sentiments about Demographic-Sorcery By Generation-X: We are controlled by policy shaped by institutional psychologists, so to keep us controlled like sheep. We are forced to now express our views online more carefully due to libel-laws. If not, we are ostracized and martyred and therefore starved of resources to participate in concensus-formations on important political/justice-system problems. DaVinci Judicial Innovations Lab Advocate for Fairness in Business, Workplace, and Globalization

34 screwdriver / 2007-10-15

um, isn't he about to receive some gold in the next day or two? ..a statue or 2? chill :} (ok, 'cept maybe posting a link to where the geminis'll be available online in a couple weeks)

35 Angie / 2007-10-14

Vigilante you're so right. Maybe we should cut him some slack. Being Canada's bf must be exhausting and we wouldn't want him to strain his funny... 'cause that would be bad. And Georgie's just a boy after all..they can be a bit slow sometimes.

36 Angie / 2007-10-14

Vigilante you're so right. Maybe we should cut him some slack. Being Canada's bf must be exhausting and we wouldn't want him to strain his funny... 'cause that would be bad. And Georgie's just a boy after all..they can be a bit slow sometimes.

37 Angie / 2007-10-14

Vigilante you're so right. Maybe we should cut him some slack. Being Canada's bf must be exhausting and we wouldn't want him to strain his funny... 'cause that would be bad. And Georgie's just a boy after all..they can be a bit slow sometimes.

38 Vigilante / 2007-10-13

Now, now, you guys. Don't be so hard on poor Georgie. After all he did break his poor wittle collar bone. And he is trying to get his funny on for this year's Gemini awards. That alone has to be incredibly time consuming considering his funny ain't all there to begin with. I'm sure Bucky will find some time soon to share the "wisdom" of his thoughts. If he has a spare moment, that is. After all, he IS Canada's Boyfriend.

39 helmet / 2007-10-12

why aren't you updating your blog?

40 Angie / 2007-10-10

Georgey Baby.. if you can be playin' Halo 3 you can be updating this poor neglected website ;)

41 fountain / 2007-10-10

hello George, darling- You made mention of recent the Nobel prizes- but, (I'm writing from Saskatchewan), the farmer who took on Monsanto (genetic seed case) received an award there too ! (I think humanitarian?) portion of awards- very interesting case- put him on!!! See you at the Geminis- (you might need your mittens)!

42 Angie / 2007-10-10

Georgey Baby.. if you can be playin' Halo 3 you can be updating this poor neglected website ;)

43 judith fried / 2007-10-10

Why don't you have on your show Sheila Watt Cloutier, an Inuit who has been advocating against the use of polutants in the Arctic as well as focusing on climate change before Al Gore ever did. She should be recognized as a great Canadian who is doing what she can for the planet earth. Thank you.

44 melissa graham / 2007-10-10

hey there i went to c your show the other day and it was sooooooooooooooooo much fun thax alot!! mi freind tamara and i had a blast talking to you and talking pics with u!!

45 William Ketchum / 2007-10-10

I just finished watching your interview you did with Brooks and Dunn. I like some country music and they're on my list. As far as the interview went , I was hoping to get a little more insight into who they were personally. It must be a challenge to decide what direction you hope the interview will go, and with time constraints ,that makes it more interesting. When you talk about certain incidents that happened to you , the reception you get is always going be possitive. It worked with them. Throw in more stuff about experiences you've had . Anyway , great job you're doing .Keep it up ! WK

46 Robert Millar / 2007-10-05

Dear George, I see you have some confusion regarding MMP...please accept this attempt to provide clarification. Most people understand the present FPTP system: candidate with most votes wins. Party with most MPP's forms government. With proportional representation there are now many variations (7 or 8, I think, maybe more), each being an attempt to fine-tune earlier versions which have shown an unfortunate tendency not to work very well. The essential idea is to have each party receive its' due proportion of the overall vote, above a minimum percentage, usually 3-5% of total is needed to gain one seat. In one of the schemes, MMP (correct acronym MMPR), there are two types of MPP proposed: MPPs that are directly elected, one per riding, and some MPPs appointed (NOT elected) from a list provided by the parties. The number of appointees is proportional to the voting percentage, hence the name. What is problematic is the assumption that if you don't vote for the winner, your vote is "wasted", and the election somehow is unfair as a result (fairness is heavily stressed by MMPR proponents, especially by the neophytes on the Citizens Assembly). The main problem with MMPR is that it leads to badly fragmented oppositions in never-ending minority or coalition governments, wherein the legislative process gets hijacked by small special interest parties (see Italy, Israel, Ukraine, Croatia, and Iraq, among others). According to the New Zealand Election Study-www.nzes.org- (a government-run process), most voters there want rid of MMPR; more than 75% are fed up with coalition governments, and are highly disatisfied with MMPR. I recommend the comment section on Canoe news/change the electoral system for a much more in-depth discussion. My position? MMPR is about POWER, and who gets to use it...it has nothing to do with "wasted" votes, fairness, or better representation---those are part of the cover story---MMPR is about side-stepping elections so that socialist parties (NDP and Greens) can use the balance of power to manipulate sitting governments into doing things their way. When Copernicus proposed his then heretical idea of a solar system, many attempts were made to devise a model of an Earth-centric system to prove him wrong, each more desperate and complicated than the last. The multiplicity of proportional representation schemes reminds me of this campaign. No matter how fine-tuned, PR systems are exploitative, unwieldy, require huge ballots due to multiple parties (NZ had 19 last count), and won't work...don't forget, it was the German prop.rep system that brought Adolf Hitler to power in 1933! This a short skimming of the process...I could provide a more in- depth explanation, but considerably more space would be required...see Canoe for much more info.

47 Jenuine / 2007-10-05

ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!! I need a new Insongnia George - my ole standby's are doing squat!

48 Toots / 2007-10-03

George - I know you're hot for Tara Spencer-Nairn from Corner Gas, so here's a link to her bio from the WGN site (in case you hadn't heard, the massive success of the show has made it score a deal on a US network): http://wgnsuperstation.trb.com/entertainment/wgncable-cornergas-castbios,0,828427.story But this will be our little secret since I know you get paid to like Little Mosque on the Prairie and the people behind it.

49 Phil / 2007-10-02

You should do a road show and come to Western Canada and a week of shows in different cities. Don't stay in posh CBC Toronto office all the time. Show that the hour is truly Canadian.

50 Nevin Williams / 2007-09-28

He's just baiting the big guy... I'll suggest the fountain of youth to spring up there. ;) -nev

51 cindy / 2007-09-27

George remind the people how the president of Afghanistan said Canadians cry when someone dies. (like we are whiners) so they don't send any more people there. we have no respect and our people die for nothing. Let that bastard do it himself.

52 Laura / 2007-09-24

Hey George. My name is Laura and I am currently in the Radio Broadcasting program at Conestoga College. We are doing this "Announcing Legends" project and I chose you for all the amazing work you've done in radio/broadcasting. I have found some good information on your accomplishments and positions you have held in the field from various websites, but none of these websites states where you got your influence from to be on the radio. This project is due tomorrow (last minute) so if you could get back to me as soon as possible I would really appreciate it. Thanks. -Laura

53 ;) / 2007-09-23

Wait for it......and, there it is -a Miracle- you're still alive! Hope you're feeling better soon :( Drink your tea, it's good 4 u! xoxo

54 ken c / 2007-09-20

I watch you george at that all consuming stage of life. you feed me the alternative media and finger on the pulse, when I have only a brief moment to sift through what matters to me. Nobody wants to be fourty. Don't make me lean on John Mayer for all the answers. hehehe! hold on.... is this mike on?

55 Ron Kleiman / 2007-09-20

Hey George, I'm a friend of a friend. Wanted to know if you are interested in taking a public position on two hot button topics, the environment and Canada Post/Junk Mail. There was an article in the Globe today that you've probably already seen. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070920.wpost20/CommentStory/National/home The amount of unwanted mail that they deliver plays a huge role in deforestation and simple waste. Something as simple as a do not send junk mail opt out option, would cut back on wasted paper products that need to be recycled or get thrown away by hundreds of millions of tons per year. It would also set an example for the rest of the 1st world nations and put Canada on the world stage as a leader in environmental matters. If you would like to help out, you're in a good position, especially being a part of CBC. Thanks and keep up the awesome job on The Hour.

56 ;) / 2007-09-16

How's it going? Wondering 'wa hap-pan' to The Strombo Show anyway, what's the dealio? When you're around and not on those gorgeous loud bikes of yours or busy w/i other things - 'the update' plaaaaase...They should never have let that one go ;)

57 mohawk / 2007-09-16

Jenuine-I guess I can appreciate that. Ps. thank you. As my elders say you learn something new everyday. I'll have to check out the chapman bros sometime, they sound pretty neat.

58 Dennis / 2007-09-14

George, I caught your list of unpleasant place names on last night's show and I wanted to mention one I discovered recently - the town of Cockermouth in Cumberland County, U.K.

59 ;) / 2007-09-13

Allo allo allo...just saw this & ha ha ha ha ha.... must comment as it is just too funny!Forgive me for saying, but don't you think it's about time!....Stay grounded, (but Pomegranate Echinacea tea's nice too.) Cioa 4 now sweetie, avec l'amour xoxo.

60 kb / 2007-09-13

Oh George, how you take after my own heart!

61 E.G. / 2007-09-10

Baby don't be a brat. You may have noticed TIFF is also in town. It's a bit time consuming for George I would think. What with the hundreds of people to interview and all.

62 Baby / 2007-09-09

didn't see you at vfest...i guess "mother may i" won't let you do the things you love?

63 stephanie / 2007-09-07

ahhh the coley piece is awesome... my mind races in a million directions. Thats a conversation starter if ive ever seen one... (and im not talking about the rants that appear below..) Bhimji's piece is also a nice kick in the face...

64 Montana / 2007-09-06

The Arts form a circle not a pyramid - Music is but part - a universal symbol, relating sound and time. But the highest Art is poetry as words are spirit at its most refined.

65 elaine / 2007-09-06

Andre - you are sorely misguided if you think George is merely a puppet.

66 Jenuine / 2007-09-06

Mohawk - Chapman Bros are visual artists', to the fullest extent. P.S. There's nothing wrong in appreciating both. Hand in hand, as it's said.

67 André Roussil / 2007-09-06

Kudos to your research (Department). they are better than you.

68 Andre Roussillllllllll / 2007-09-06

It's all about research. You seem to have good research people and you don't have to be confrontational. That is good! I know a lot of people who hate you (Greek peoples), but you seem to be well informed about your guests. That is good! That is also why I enjoy your program. So thank the guys n' gals behind your program because they make you look good. Real good.

69 Andre Roussillllllllll / 2007-09-05

It's all about research. You seem to have good research people and you don't have to be confrontational. That is good! I know a lot of people who hate you (Greek peoples), but you seem to be well informed about your guests. That is good! That is also why I enjoy your program. So thank the guys n' gals behind your program because they make you look good. Real good.

70 Luz Rivera / 2007-09-05

I enjoy to surf this web site. I like your show THE HOUR. thanks. Luz, from Florida. E.U.

71 mohawk / 2007-09-05

Hmmm, an athiest and an artist. Interesting. Funny how the simplest forms of visual art can sometomes be the ones that have the largest affect on someone. Ps. Frig, can you guys get off music for one second to appreciate the visual arts!!!!!! (not including anon)

72 Anon / 2007-09-05

Likewise, G. So. Family or Flag Day?

73 Jenuine / 2007-09-04

Your show, likewise, could be "viewed" as installation art. Another unique name in controversial inst. art is the Chapman Brothers if you're interested.

74 Montana / 2007-09-03

To another form of art: Music. Daniel J. Levitin's "This is Your Brain on Music" is an engaging read (he is based at McGill)