Juice & Gin
Wednesday,
November 7, 2001
Editor's blurb:
Okay, I screwed up last week... for those of
you that were looking forward to the party this weekend, well,
it's not this weekend. It's gonna take place on november 17, click
here for full details.
Send submissions or comments to:
francois.gingras@alcatel.com
In This Issue:
Guide to Ottawa
Whether you are a new grad, a co-op student,
or the next CEO, you'll need that little kick-start to help
you get familiar with the Ottawa area.
This guide is our attempt to show you the ropes when it
comes to entertainment, housing, transportation, eating out and
generally having a good time here in the Nation's capital.
This guide also contains lots the other miscellaneous information
we wished somebody would have told us when we first got here!
View this excellent resource on the NUTS homepage at:
http://nutsevents.topcities.com/guide/index.html
Feel free to print out this document and share it!
Message from PhotoDude
Greg's Deep Thought Korner Editorial
I noticed something rather recently that I wanted to talk
about. In a dicussion with a couple other people, I noticed them rambling
on, trying to find "answers" to what they thought were earth-shatteringly
important questions.
The question they specifically spent much time on was "Why is
there pain?" All I can say is, "Why are you wasting your time like
that?" They got into cosmic energy super-being vibrations and other
random new-agey junk to explain the phenomenon. I begin to wonder how
much time the human race wastes contemplating questions like this, and
making up fanciful answers, rather than spending time investigating the
universe and discovering useful things. Yes, useful things, like how
best to educate children, how to feed and heal each other, and where did
we all go so fundamentally wrong that there are people on our planet willing
to strap explosives to themselves and light the fuse.
Instead, we spend billions of hours of our collective time wondering:
"Why is there pain?", "What is the purpose of life?", "Is this person
I'm dating my soulmate?". Pain is a biological mechanism that makes
you afraid of damaging your body. Without that in your genes, your ancestors
never would have survived to create you. Your "purpose" in life is
to be your parents' child. Everything after that is up to you, rather
than something assigned externally. Stop asking, start deciding. No
one is your soul mate. Over 3 billion people are eligible to be your
mate. Do you really think that only one of them can make you happy?
There's a real world out there, with real problems that deserve
thinking about and acting to fix.
Greg
http://eac.home.dhs.org/dtk.html
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greg.gyetko@alcatel.com
The High Tech Avenger Comic
by: Chris Biggs @ Alcatel
http://www.geocities.com/the_abhor_poet/comic/index.html
Quotes and websites of the week
Quotes of the week
Website of the week
Group biking
Feel like you have been missing out on summer activities? Or just
want to get the most out of fall while it's still nice and warm outside?
Then maybe you could join us in a bike ride in provincial park in the Hull/Ottawa
region. At this point I am just making a list of who would be interested,
since it would probably happen in 3-4 weeks from now.
Interested?
Group Skating
For those of you that like winter sports, how about going on a skating
trip?
We could do either indoors or outdoor.
Again, direct interests to
NUTHouse IV - Boozapalooza
NEW!!
Directions
When?
Nov. 17th; address
Where?
44 1/2 Ladouceur Ave
Who?
As many people as we can fit!
We will be having events, music, food, dancing, and prizes (CDs,
*liquor*, etc.)!
Excellent way to meet people and just have a chance to mingle. This is
an open
invitation to all who read this, invite all your friends to drop by!
BYOB, of course
(non-alcoholic drinks will be provided). Our famous PhotoDude will also be on hand to capture all the fun and festivities.
(email
Jason Barron for details)
All the events below are pick-up.
This means anybody can join anytime. If you want your on-going
event announced on the NUTS list, send a short advertisement
to be run in the newsletter to:
INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING!
Come have a nice workout and join the team
of new&experienced climbers
It's 15$ for the night, 11$ if we get 6 people.
Every Thursday, 7:30 sharp!
Coyote Rock Gym
1737B St. Laurent Blvd.
You can confirm your presence by contacting:
francois.gingras@alcatel.com
PARTE Pool League
Wednesdays @ 7pm (6:30 warm-up)
(NEW URL!)
Contact:
jasonl@nortelnetworks.com
Ultimate frisbee on Parliament Hill
Hey CO-OP/New Hires!!
Looking for some fun? Try out Ultimate
Frisbee on Parliament Hill. Meet co-ops from all over Canada,
play a great game and then socialize at one of the many pubs/bars.
EACH WEEK!!!!
Frisbee- Parliament Hill
Wednesdays- 6:00 pm
Saturdays- 2:00pm
Questions? Write to the address below......
strainor@halifaxgroup.com
POKER NIGHT
Anyone interested in coming out for a night
of fun???
Sitting around home bored on a Wednesday
night??
Hell, do you just like Poker?
Come on out to Poker Night. We supply
the cards and the place, all you gotta do is show up for some
socializing and a couple rounds of cards.
Limited number of spots available so email
for details. I will take people on a first-come first-serve
basis.
Email Charles Cooke
for details.
Wednesday Night Dinner
Contact: Jenn
Webpage:
http://communities.msn.com/WednesdayDinners
Single female looking to rent a furnished house/apartment/room
around centretown area. Or looking for potential roomates.
Will be moving into Ottawa around October 23rd.
Please email Nav at:
n_purewall@hotmail.com
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ROOMS FOR RENT AVAILABLE JANUARY 1st
Are you looking for affordable housing staring January 1st? Were you looking
for somewhere that’s less than 15 minutes to both Ottawa University and
Carleton University and 1 minute away from major bus routes?
Rooms for rent (2 available), one fully furnished (if needed) in a house
in the west end - Carling/Fisher Experimental Farm area. eautiful residential
neighborhood. Two minutes from the experimental arm. Here’s what’s included:
Room for rent (2 available) in a newly finished basement Hydro, cable,
heat included Laundry, large shared kitchen and dining room Own private
entrance on the side of the house Large shed in the back for storage Private
3 piece bathroom (newly renovated) Free parking (if needed)
Here’s what I’m looking for:
female, non-smokers quiet and tidy $500/month You can stay until Next
September or until end of school term (sublet option)
If you’re interested call soon! Jennifer @ Day: 952-3303 Night: 722-5937
If you’re a student price is negotiable.
jenanne_mcneill@hotmail.com
[The following opinions are those of the author and do not necessarily
reflect those of Alcatel, or Juice and Gin; nor any of the Juice and Gin staff,
including, but not limited to, the editors - Francois]
Join the NUTS committee:
Everyone at Alcatel is welcome to join the committee. We get together
once a week and you can show up to hang out, suggest ideas, plan events,
give feedback, or just to find out what's going on this term.
This is a great way to meet new people and get involved! Bring your lunch
and come to:
Tower 2, 1st floor, room 3, Tuesdays at 12 noon.
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Got a question?
First, check the NUTS FAQ or contact the
committee with any feedback or
questions.
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Main Regional Committee Contacts:
NUTS (Alcatel)
Francois Gingras
