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• Commented on Rocket Talk: Why Doesn't the TTC Operate Express Subway Service?
  Since subway shutdowns hinder a lot more people than traffic tie-ups inconvenience drivers, wouldn't it be simpler (and cheaper) to restrict 2 lanes of Yonge Street for 'Shuttle Buses Only' in any emergency? Granted, it's a matter of erecting signals...
• Commented on TTC Kills the Radio Star
  Contrary to the hysterical misgivings of the smugly insensitive, mud slinging, bottom-feeding bullies above, well done, Jonathan....
• Commented on Vintage Toronto Ads: Phoning It In from Lake Shore Boulevard
  AMTS stood for 'Automatic Mobile Telephone System' which was also the generic description of the technology behind the system. Basically, it meant that you could direct dial a number from your car phone's keypad and hold a private conversation. The...
• Commented on The Great Torontoist Pun Hunt
  Meat Country Canada? Why buy a ham hock anywhere else?...
• Commented on Historicist: More Power To Your East End Food Dollar
  I see that Shopsy's turkeys was an opening day promotions. If I recall correctly, Leon Weinstein and Shopsy (Sam Shopsowitz), who played violin and accordion respectively, would often 'jam' together for charitable events. As for the glimpse of the mechanical...