they actually certified it.

if you’ve been following this issue since I started posting about it the certification of the suit shouldn’t surprise you one bit. Judge certifies class action suit against Brantford school for the blind The Canadian Press May 07, 2012 23:41:43 PM TORONTO – The Ontario Superior Court has certified a class action lawsuit launched by … Read more

GDB adventures podcast, episode 3, May 7, 2012, juno walk, we meet cleveland, and more!

and here we are again! On this edition. a Juno walk tour the dorm room meeting cleveland my new furry companion working on basic sit/down/stay commands, and our first guide route! Please download and enjoy this podcast! See you on the next edition, where we’ll be in portland! http://media.blubrry.com/stickbearsjamboree/gdb-training.shaned.net/05072012.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: … Read more

the audio documentary begins! welcome to guidedogs for the blind training!

Hello all; With less than 48 hours to go, I’ve put together a short 6 minute introductory podcast, introducing myself among other things. Enjoy the podcast, and if you’d like me to document specific things? put it in the comments! for now, download the podcast and enjoy! See you on the next episode! http://media.blubrry.com/stickbearsjamboree/gdb-training.shaned.net/05042012.mp3Podcast: Play … Read more

This is exactly the type of thing I want to be reading this close to flying to the states.

So as I prepare to fly to Origan in less than 2 weeks. this is exactly the kind of thing I want to see the TSA doing. note the oozing sarcasm, ladies and gentlemen. Weeping four-year-old girl accused of carrying a GUN by TSA officers after she hugged her grandmother while passing through securityBy Hugo … Read more

another article regarding the WRMS lawsuit. This time from the Brantford Expositor

and, it continues. Judge weighs certifying WRM class-action suit article text is below. see my comments after the article. Judge weighs certifying WRM class-action suit By Vincent Ball, Brantford Expositor A Superior Court Judge has been asked to decide whether allegations of abuse at W. Ross Macdonald should be allowed to proceed as a class … Read more

official exceptance to guidedogs for the blind!

The following message just rolled across my desk. I removed personally identifying information from the letter for privacy sake. From: Lynn Zambrano [mailto:lzambrano@guidedogs.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7:49 PM To: ‘shane@shaned.net’ Subject: Acceptance Packet Letter Dear Shane, The following letter and mentioned enclosures have been sent to you today through US mail. Sincerely, Lynn … Read more

I'm amused.

I blame david. Her name was Emily and she was the only girl to sign up for the woodwork class. The bemused teacher asked her if she was sure she was in the right class. Emily assured him that she was. The teacher, still somewhat puzzled, added, “This course may be a bit out of … Read more