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Bicycle Commuting Note

I rode my bicycle to the Rosedale park-and-ride this morning, instead of driving there.

The standard belt clip on a Blackberry is not suitable for cycling. The upward hip motion while pedalling tends to dislodge it.

Fortunately, I discovered this before the thing fell on the pavement. From now on I will keep it in my briefcase or a bag while riding.

E-mail blooper of the day

From our Building Operations Manager:

Property Services is in the process of investigating a water leak in the A-Tower. In order to investigate this further, all water in A-Tower has been shut off, which includes the restrooms. We apologize for the incontinence, please use the restrooms in C-Tower until further notice.

Sir Archy on Barack Obama’s temperament

“As the Ghost of a Person dead these 250 Years and more, who had seen enough of Bedlam…”

And his next comment:

I should forbear to remark on any Physick of my Day to restore the Balance of Humours, except to note this Image of Mrs. Moore, the Actress much taken with Bleeding by Leeches as a Means of Cleansing the Blood, &c.

“Tis to be hoped that Sen. Obama does not need to make similar Resort to these Creatures to keep his Humours in Repair.