Morning Brew: April 26th, 2007

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Your morning news roundup for Thursday April 26th, 2007:

Careless smoking can lead to disaster, but so can standing up to bullying. Apparently both can result in your home going up in flames.

The pilot program that put video cameras in 18 police cruisers isn't going so well so far. Equipment failures are a problem, and the systems will not be fitted in the entire fleet until more reliable equipment is found. You won't be seeing your rebel neighbour appear on "Cops" any time soon.

Police surveillance cameras are back up this morning in public spaces in Scarborough's Malvern residential community, and in the downtown entertainment district. Don't pick your nose or stab anyone if you want to avoid embarrassment or arrest, folks.

The TTC wants your opinion on the cleanliness of the service vehicles and property. A customer survey is expected, so take advantage of the opportunity to speak your mind.

If I told you to call 1-800-pre-teen, what would you expect to be greeted with on the other end of the line? The US-based phone sex line number is getting out to young people in the city, and Bell Canada says that there's nothing they can really do about it.

Today's Crossroad Puzzle after the jump...

20070426_CRP014.jpgRecognize this part of the city? Post your answer in the comments (and make your eyes go out of focus so you don't accidentally see the answer in a previous comment). Check for the answer in tomorrow's blogTO Morning Brew.

Yesterday's answer: The Ontario Food Terminal, at The Queensway and Park Lawn Rd.

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Posted by: yellowman at April 26, 2007 8:37 AM

"I have her locked off from my computer at home. She's only allowed on it when I'm home. Now I have to watch out for the phone?"
^^^ (citynews) .. I think the problem could easily be avoided if kids aren't given cellphones .. I am really not a fan of this i-pood / bluetooth culture we have today. A good parent would try and get his/her kids not to go on the net or constantly talk on cellphones .. I know its cool to have phones - but I for one am still doing great without.

Posted by: Gregg at April 26, 2007 9:05 AM

I was a cell phone luddite up until just a few years ago, but once you make the switch, there's no going back.

Posted by: Jerrold at April 26, 2007 9:10 AM

I know mobiles are very convenient but I hate to see people on them all day .. when the subway goes out of the tunnel, everyone is grabbing for theirs. > ---end of rant.

Posted by: Gregg at April 26, 2007 9:21 AM

What happened to the days when kids use to wake up and run outside to play in the backyard and pick up the hockey sticks to play road hockey? The only time I ever came inside to play video games and watch tv was when it was too hot or if it was raining.

Now its all iPods, cell phones, and staring away at the tv's and computer games.

Gregg, maybe that was a little finish to your rant? :)

Posted by: yellowman at April 26, 2007 10:13 AM

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