Before the preliminary hearing, Renaud Garner sent a letter to the SAC arbiters, available here.
My favourite part?
We can ensure the members of the SAC that we will respect the process. We will not bring signs to the hearing, nor will we yell insults at the arbitrators or any of the witnesses or parties. We will not bring signs to the hearing, nor will we yell insults at the arbitrators or any of the witnesses or parties. We will not cause a circus by walking out of any hearing nor shall we play games with the process. We will not cause a circus by walking out of any hearing nor shall we play games with the process.
Again, this should be interesting. Mr. Garner brings up valid points, and does so knowing that he (and the other Plaintiffs) are at a disadvantage. It was brought up at a BOA meeting, what would happen if the Plaintiffs decided not to consent to the SAC, and anyone who seriously asks that questions does not think before they speak. If the Plaintiffs refuse to submit to the SAC then there is no case before it. So there one point for the accused.
Three of the accused we present for the discussion and ratifying of the 5 new arbiters. Non of the Plaintiffs were. Another point for the accused.
Two of the interviewers are accused of having direct ties and involvement with the accused. Two out of the three. Another point for the accused.
Three of the accused are being paid to work on their defense. Or at least have not proven that they aren't. Paid by us. Another point for the accused.
I'm sure there are plenty more points to be tabulated. But so far its 4-0. But my friends, truth is a wild card. Like the Joker in Asshole.
A test of the system
The preliminary hearing for the election appeal is happening tonight. This is a very important test for the SAC arbitors, to see how impartial they are, to see how well they can handle themselves in the "media" spotlight.
iPod Battle Photos!
I took a bunch of pictures last night:
http://www.kj360.ca/photos/iPodBattlethethird/
Some are better than others lol.
http://www.kj360.ca/photos/iPodBattlethethird/
Some are better than others lol.
An upcoming change
So I will be leaving blogspot. But do not fret, I will be moving on to bigger(?) and better(?) things.
I splurged and got my own domain: http://www.kj360.ca and my own host and there will still be a blog: http://blog.kj360.ca.
This will allow me to have more dynamic content (like photo albums and easily embedded movies). And a little more freedom with the site.
Right now its not much, as I haven't had a chance to really work on it. But I expect to have something substantial up within the next week!
Thanks as always,
Ken
I splurged and got my own domain: http://www.kj360.ca and my own host and there will still be a blog: http://blog.kj360.ca.
This will allow me to have more dynamic content (like photo albums and easily embedded movies). And a little more freedom with the site.
Right now its not much, as I haven't had a chance to really work on it. But I expect to have something substantial up within the next week!
Thanks as always,
Ken
PIDSSA Results and Crazy Nights
Last night was a tad busy, there was no blogging during the night...
President: Amalia Savva
VP External: Kyle Simonovic (Acclaimed)
VP Finance: Peter Flynn (Acclaimed)
VP Francophone Affairs: Brandon Clim (Acclaimed) A large amount of no votes, I do not remember exact figures but I recall in the area of 1/3
VP Social Franco: Tristan Denommee
VP Social Anglo: Amanda Marochko By a freaking landslide!
VP Academic DVM: Ethan Plato
VP Academic PAP: James Johnston He won 5-4
VP Academic EIL: Patrick Ciaschi
VP Academic POL: Greg Smith
So the PIDSSA Provincial elections are over. We have a new exec. It should be interesting to see how it all plays out. Their first big test is getting 101 week organized, so acquiring guides and events, and all that fun stuff.
While that was going on, Arts was hosting their 3rd and final iPod Battle, with proceeds going towards Relay for Life. I have quite a few good pictures that will go up later, for those interested.
President: Amalia Savva
VP External: Kyle Simonovic (Acclaimed)
VP Finance: Peter Flynn (Acclaimed)
VP Francophone Affairs: Brandon Clim (Acclaimed) A large amount of no votes, I do not remember exact figures but I recall in the area of 1/3
VP Social Franco: Tristan Denommee
VP Social Anglo: Amanda Marochko By a freaking landslide!
VP Academic DVM: Ethan Plato
VP Academic PAP: James Johnston He won 5-4
VP Academic EIL: Patrick Ciaschi
VP Academic POL: Greg Smith
So the PIDSSA Provincial elections are over. We have a new exec. It should be interesting to see how it all plays out. Their first big test is getting 101 week organized, so acquiring guides and events, and all that fun stuff.
While that was going on, Arts was hosting their 3rd and final iPod Battle, with proceeds going towards Relay for Life. I have quite a few good pictures that will go up later, for those interested.
Commie Debates
So the fun part of the Conservative AGM is through, so I walked across Morriset Terrace to UCU205 to the Communications Students Association debate.
I arrived late, and I'm not a member so I am just a happy observer.
There's a happy little press section here. Fancy-Dancy
And they seem to love the bear.
Contested Positions
VP Social
Feria Kazemi vs Maggie Mulroney (if she's related to Brian she's got my vote!)
One of the Social candidates asked the other one why her campaign sucked (no classroom presentations, or posters and junk) and if that would continue that way if she become social. She came back with a good answer, about how that wasn't true.
They also love hypothetical questions about stuff getting screwed up and what you would do lol. And then finding out the hypothetical situations actually happened.
I just discovered: http://twittervision.com/ and I cannot look away
President
Logan Ouellette vs Enoch Kwok
Logan thanked the student media! woot!
It seems like two different spins on campaigning, Logan seems to want to continue the good stuff while Enoch wants to rebuild (complaints about failed events).
There were a lot more people at the PIDSSA debates, but then again PIDSSA is much larger :).
Enoch questions Logan's leadership experience, but he comes back with a suitable reply with his experience, even though he hasn't been on an official executive.
Logan asks what Enoch means by "getting back to basics". He talks about treating his volunteers right.
Accessibility is a huge buzz word here. It would make an awesome drinking game!
But on a serious note, apparently CSA had an amazing 101 weeks in regards to accessibility, they said it was the only "fully accessible" 101 week.
Another mention of the student media and how to handle strong criticism, as the representative of the Student Association. We sure can be rough though, it would take a thick skin, or just not making flagrant and idiotic mistakes. I mean, we're all nice people. :)
Q) A domestic policy question, role with the Exec.
Logan: fostering a cohesive team. Not being a dictator, giving everyone a valid voice on the exec.
Enoch: it's a leadership job. The exec have voices and different voices so there will be disagreements and they must be handled professionally. A tad bit of a potty mouth.
Q) Joel gives himself a shoutout indirectly, asks about how CSA execs usually go on to bigger things, and what is the candidates end goal? This position or something bigger.
Enoch: Next year is his final year, so he has no aspiration beyond this job.
Logan: This is not his "end-goal" but he does not have another position in mind. He hearts communication.
Q) How would you use your 1st year rep?
Logan: duh, get them to get 1st year students!
Enoch: That's what they do now and they are still losing 101ers after the week is over! More More More. Says something about getting out there and shaking babies . . . (he meant shaking hands! lol)
I arrived late, and I'm not a member so I am just a happy observer.
There's a happy little press section here. Fancy-Dancy
And they seem to love the bear.
Contested Positions
VP Social
Feria Kazemi vs Maggie Mulroney (if she's related to Brian she's got my vote!)
One of the Social candidates asked the other one why her campaign sucked (no classroom presentations, or posters and junk) and if that would continue that way if she become social. She came back with a good answer, about how that wasn't true.
They also love hypothetical questions about stuff getting screwed up and what you would do lol. And then finding out the hypothetical situations actually happened.
I just discovered: http://twittervision.com/ and I cannot look away
President
Logan Ouellette vs Enoch Kwok
Logan thanked the student media! woot!
It seems like two different spins on campaigning, Logan seems to want to continue the good stuff while Enoch wants to rebuild (complaints about failed events).
There were a lot more people at the PIDSSA debates, but then again PIDSSA is much larger :).
Enoch questions Logan's leadership experience, but he comes back with a suitable reply with his experience, even though he hasn't been on an official executive.
Logan asks what Enoch means by "getting back to basics". He talks about treating his volunteers right.
Accessibility is a huge buzz word here. It would make an awesome drinking game!
But on a serious note, apparently CSA had an amazing 101 weeks in regards to accessibility, they said it was the only "fully accessible" 101 week.
Another mention of the student media and how to handle strong criticism, as the representative of the Student Association. We sure can be rough though, it would take a thick skin, or just not making flagrant and idiotic mistakes. I mean, we're all nice people. :)
Q) A domestic policy question, role with the Exec.
Logan: fostering a cohesive team. Not being a dictator, giving everyone a valid voice on the exec.
Enoch: it's a leadership job. The exec have voices and different voices so there will be disagreements and they must be handled professionally. A tad bit of a potty mouth.
Q) Joel gives himself a shoutout indirectly, asks about how CSA execs usually go on to bigger things, and what is the candidates end goal? This position or something bigger.
Enoch: Next year is his final year, so he has no aspiration beyond this job.
Logan: This is not his "end-goal" but he does not have another position in mind. He hearts communication.
Q) How would you use your 1st year rep?
Logan: duh, get them to get 1st year students!
Enoch: That's what they do now and they are still losing 101ers after the week is over! More More More. Says something about getting out there and shaking babies . . . (he meant shaking hands! lol)
uOttawa Conservative Campus Club AGM
The elections for next years' executive is happening tonight. Since BOAVoice and iBlogSFUO are covering the CSA debates, I felt it was in good hands, so I decided to come to this!
Most of the Positions are acclaimed, except for two:
VP Admin: Matthew Stancek vs Alexia Forrester
Results:
Alexia Forrester 32
Matthew Stancek 21
Jesus 1
Mike Maleszyk 1
President: Laura McLennan (current VP Social) vs Jeff English (Current VP Activism)
Results:
Laura McLennan 30
Jeff English 28
Blank 1
edit: immediately following the Election, Jeff is nominated for the vacant VP External and is acclaimed.
Most of the Positions are acclaimed, except for two:
VP Admin: Matthew Stancek vs Alexia Forrester
Results:
Alexia Forrester 32
Matthew Stancek 21
Jesus 1
Mike Maleszyk 1
President: Laura McLennan (current VP Social) vs Jeff English (Current VP Activism)
Results:
Laura McLennan 30
Jeff English 28
Blank 1
edit: immediately following the Election, Jeff is nominated for the vacant VP External and is acclaimed.
PIDSSA Endorsement
Only because he asked, here is my only PIDSSA endorsement:
I mean, he's better than no one!
All kidding aside. Vote for Peter Flynn! He will do a stand up job and be available to PIDSSA members when they need em.
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