September 2012
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Sep 28, 2012 5:00 AM
Scott Thompson
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Kudos to Hamilton for the way they handled the HECFI file.
Whether you agree with the way this whole thing started it certainly seems to be ending on a positive note.
Management giant Global Spectrum have teamed up with mega concert promoter Live Nation to take over operation of Copp’s Coliseum and Hamilton Place.
The pie was sliced up with Carmen’s Mercanti family serving up the Hamilton Convention Centre.
I can’t think of a better outcome.
We have two world class operators running a city facility and Hamilton family with skin in the game getting their kick at the downtown can.
Too bad all this good karma didn’t rise to the surface during the Pam Am Stadium debate.
But, I guess, to use an old sport analogy.
You have to lose a few before you can learn how to win.
And if this doesn’t work. We let it run its course and try again.
After all, we still own the whole block, for now.
I’m Scott Thompson.
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Friday on The Scott Thompson Show
-RIM up!
-Hammer real estate
-Healthy minds
-Feeding Fido
-BLOG – Kudos for Hammer!
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Sep 27, 2012 5:00 AM
Scott Thompson
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The casino debate continues in the Hammer….lots on both sides speaking out.
I can certainly see the business opportunities, but personally, I’m not a gambler, I’m far too cheap for that.
The one thing I am convinced of. If there is going to be a casino in Hamilton, it has to be built downtown.
Why? Downtown = entertainment. Not some strip mall or industrial complex, I don’t think we’re talking rub & tugs here!
It should be part of a bigger entertainment type vision.
If Hamilton is serious about getting into the convention game it would certainly be an asset.
With the addition of more hotels in the downtown core and the momentum in the arts industry it’s a no brainer.
In the end, if we’re going to do it, we have to do it right.
Not pointing any fingers but I’ll look towards the new stadium and whistle.
Do we need another great idea stalled in a bad location?
Just sayin’…
I’m Scott Thompson.
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Thursday on The Scott Thompson Show
-Casino or not?
-Kidnapped!
-Hump Day Sex Talk
-The Bachelor
-BLOG – Casino must be downtown
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Sep 26, 2012 5:00 AM
Scott Thompson
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A new study released this week says Canadians are a happy lot.
I mean really happy, as in 92% say they are satisfied with their slice of life.
Even more surprising is this data was collected over the last 8 years and included the 2008 recession.
Canadian teens are the most satisfied at 96% and least are seniors but they are still at 89%.
Rural folk are happier then big city folk, that may have something to do with the commute.
The happiest province is Quebec and the least is Ontario although these numbers are very close.
The province with the largest increase in satisfaction level between 2003 and 2011? Again Quebec.
Plus Quebec is home to four of the five happiest cities including Montreal and Quebec City.
Who would have thought $ 7 a day daycare, free university, crumbling infrastructure, corruption, sky high taxes, and a separatist dictatorship that wants to divide the country would make people so happy?
Maybe it’s the rest of Canada that doesn’t get it?
I’m Scott Thompson.
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Wednesday on The Scott Thompson Show
-Live Nation @ Copp’s
-Hollywood Hamilton
-Hump Day Sex Talk
-Over the Falls!
-BLOG – Quebec happiest in Canada?
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Sep 25, 2012 5:00 AM
Scott Thompson
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Okay so I promise this is the last commentary about my kids playing hockey.
Until of course the next time, like if they score.
First it was Alicia back at it; this past weekend it was Kurt’s turn.
At 5, this is his first year in a league, playing with 6 year olds.
Sunday was about running the kids through some drills to gauge their ability to evenly spread across the teams.
I told Kurt, although he has skated for two years, this is different and may take some time to enjoy.
I said you’re going to fall down a lot but so will everybody else, well half anyway.(The 6 year olds were like little Sidney Crosby’s.)
You have to just pick up your stick and move on, fearing he would be the crier that lasted 5 minutes before the coaches remove them.
And move on he did, several times. No wonder he was sweating like a banshee in the dressing room after.
In full hockey gear it’s like watching a baby turtle or snail manage its shell for the first time.
Just standing back up is like climbing a mountain!
At the end he was all smiles which is what it is all about.
Another mile stone.
I’m Scott Thompson.
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Tuesday on The Scott Thompson Show
-Burlington’s needles
-Power plant cost
-Bikini hockey?
-Brits eye topless Kate
-BLOG – Game on!
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Sep 24, 2012 5:00 AM
Scott Thompson
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Some on city council want the OLG to wait until the next municipal election so Hamilton can hold a referendum and ask citizens if they even want a casinio.
OLG said nope we need a yes or no now and can’t wait until 2014 for an answer.
They want to hear jack pot bells ringing by then.
The city started having stadium flashbacks watching a divided council and another flip flop.
But not so fast…Look down the QEW and Toronto is having the same discussion while having their feet held to the fire.
OLG telling them no time for debate it’s an opportunity that only comes around once in a lifetime.
Well why is that, if the idea is so good?
The real reason, they don’t have time to wait until 2014 is because McGuinty will be gone by then and the whole deal is dead.
The Liberals gamblers? Since when?
The only reason it’s even on the table now is the same reason McGuinty’s putting the boots to teachers and public servants.
He has finally wasted all of your money and he simply sees this as a quick way to print some more.
I’m Scott Thompson.
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Monday on The Scott Thompson Show
-Butt up!
-Hammer movie biz
-Casino?
-Ticats predictable?
-BLOG – Liberal gamblers?
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Sep 21, 2012 5:00 AM
Scott Thompson
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Last night we went to the kids school to attend the beginning of year open house.
Kurtis was eager to show us his kindergarten room complete with tour of his bunk area and their washroom.
Not much has changed over the years except for the computer in the room and those little desks are impossible to get in and out of now.
We saw his art work, where everybody sits, and let’s not forget the pencil sharpener that is mounted on the wall on the way out.
Alicia’s grade 5 class room was a little different.
There we found on each kids desk a science project which was a human cell make out of food.
The nucleus was a gum ball, the membrane marsh mellow and a few kidney beans and carrot strings in a bed of jello completed the cell.
It looked like desert, and was, for some who couldn’t wait to get home to consume it.
We’ve been to a few of these now my wife and I thought.
My daughter reminded us there weren’t many left, she would be out of the school in 3 years and off to high school.
Where did that time go?
I’m Scott Thompson.
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Friday on The Scott Thompson Show
-New iPhone,so?
-Skater sabotage?
-Iron Chef
-Live from L.A.
-BLOG – Open House!
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Sep 20, 2012 5:00 AM
Scott Thompson
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The clan that gathers around the dinner table these days has changed a lot since the Beaver Cleaver days.
June would stay home with the kids while Ward went to work.
Nowadays, June is no more likely to be staying home with the kids then Ward was at getting up off his arse to fix dinner.
Today, June is working like Ward and quite possibly Ward is staying home in the apron.
That is if Ward is even there at all.
He may have left years ago leaving June to look after Wally and the Beav by herself.
That is if she even had the Beav as most families are getting smaller, except when the grand parents move in.
Ward may have flown the coup with his secretary by 2012.
And his secretary may be a man.
Ward and Stan may have a family of there own some day.
A new TV show?
Nope, just life in Canada now.
I'm Scott Thompson.
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Sep 17, 2012 5:00 AM
Scott Thompson
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Despite the NHL lockout hockey season has officially arrived at the Thompson household.
You can all come and watch for free!
This past weekend Alicia hit the ice sporting new skates and stick.
Memories priceless, reality expensive.
Back to the rink, coffee shop, skate sharpener and early morning practices.
It was funny running into a lot of the same parents, coaches and kids this year, as we did last.
It was as if there was never a summer.
As always, waiting to the last minute to check the bag to see if all the equipment is there and fits.
After removing the sweaty crap she forgot to take out last year, you realize the pants are a little short but will do for today.
We get to do it all again next weekend when Kurtis makes his debut.
The only drag…I had to put on long pants for the first time since spring.
I’m Scott Thompson.
The Scott Thompson Show
News/Talk 900 CHML
Hamilton, Ont. CAN.
905.521.9900x42205
scottthompson@900chml.com
www.ScottThompsonTalk.com
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Sep 14, 2012 5:00 AM
Scott Thompson
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There are not many things that are truly Canadian.
One of them is the Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research.
Lot’s of us remember his Marathon of Hope as Terry attempted to run across the country back in 1980.
Fred Fox, his brother, said by the time the one legged runner hit the Ontario border people were lining hiways 5 deep to cheer him on.
At that time he was averaging a marathon a day for 143 days before his dream came to a sudden end just out side Thunder Bay when his cancer returned.
I remember his tears as he was carried back to hospital on a stretcher.
We all know the rest of the story because his is told every year in schools across the land as an example of courage and determination.
Millions are raised every year.
Terry’s family is very proud of that and they say Terry would be too.
And so should you.
www.TerryFox.org for an event near you this Sunday.
I’m Scott Thompson.
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Friday on The Scott Thompson Show
-Gas prices down?
-RHLI’s royalty
-Supercrawl!
-NHL or not?
-BLOG – Terry Fox Run
The Scott Thompson Show
News/Talk 900 CHML
Hamilton, Ont. CAN.
905.521.9900x42205
scottthompson@900chml.com
www.ScottThompsonTalk.com
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Sep 13, 2012 5:00 AM
Scott Thompson
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We had Deb Bowen a Nudist/Clothing Optional & Lifestyle expert on yesterday.
I didn’t know there was such a thing either.
She is also a PR coordinator at a clothing optional resort with locations in Florida and the Caribbean.
So she knows her nakedness.
The website showed a beautiful resort much like you would see at any high end couples only retreat, good looking couples swimming at the beach, playing volleyball, having romantic dinners.
Lots of emphasis on the beautiful, except, they’re naked!
She acknowledged they were models but how do you stand across the tiki bar when the ladies on the other side are butt naked and beautiful?
How do you not get excited?
At least you’d have a place to hang your towel. But wouldn’t you be knocking over trays of drinks.
She insisted there was none of that and you’d feel out of place if you’re not naked.
Like wearing a tuxedo to the beach.
When I asked what she was wearing right now she said a wrap,,,, saran wrap.
I don’t think she really was.
I’m Scott Thompson.
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Thursday on The Scott Thompson Show
-Elvis Stojko
-Terry Fox’s brother Fred
-Hammer app
-Rocky @ Spec
-BLOG – Do you like being naked?
The Scott Thompson Show
News/Talk 900 CHML
Hamilton, Ont. CAN.
905.521.9900x42205
scottthompson@900chml.com
www.ScottThompsonTalk.com
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