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<title>Zach</title>
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Torontonians aren't always as nice behind their computer screens as in person...]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c621354</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:36:09 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Daniel Reeders</title>
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I'm reading this from Australia.  Are commenters on this site always so NEGATIVE?]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c621336</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:48:07 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Greg Smith</title>
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"Paul never said that Jane Finch is a great place to visit ... seems like he's saying that politicians should understand the place they direct funds to/create policies for."

I understand what you're trying to say, Elizabeth, but here's a direct quote from one of his answers: "Torontonians should be aware that Jane and Finch is a part of Toronto. They should come and visit. I mean, you just go to the strip mall and there's like so many different cultures at that mall - a pho place, a Jamaican place, an Indian place - all in one little strip mall."

This does not refer to politicians, it refers to regular Torontonians, and it is an attempt to portray Jane-Finch as a place worth visiting. Any yet from his other answers, it sound like he leaves that area (and the city) whenever possible.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c621323</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:26:44 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Elizabeth</title>
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I think ppl should read things more carefully become they jump to critique.

First of all, Paul never said that Jane Finch is a great place to visit ... seems like he's saying that politicians should understand the place they direct funds to/create policies for.  Jane Finch is definately diverse, as Paul pointed out.  But as a resident of Jane Finch myself, I know that one of the problems there is that there aren't many good places to  hang out ... this is partly the reason that kids get into trouble.  There aren't even patios or many outdoor benches!  If politicians came to visit the place, maybe they would notice that and make some changes.

Second, I don't see where Paul said he wanted to get into politics. 

Third, the interview questions were pretty casual, leading to his sometimes casual answers.  He's being asked about what he likes to do for fun ... what do other ppl do, work on their manifesto??

I'm disappointed that ppl are so quick to criticize someone who's taking his personal time (unpaid, if I'm understanding the website correctly) to help his community.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c621317</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:14:34 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>DJKeltic</title>
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Huh, an interesting view on Toronto. How often do I get to here what someone intent on making a difference in the city THINKS about the city?  He makes a good point, the more politicians (and not just the local MP, but ALL the politicians who vote to disburse funds to one project or another) actually check in with the neighbourhood the better quality of policy we'll have in this city.

Is this an ongoing series? Or the only one? I'd like to see more.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c621276</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:59:42 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>April</title>
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The words that come to mind when I read this article/interview are 'shallow' and 'lazy'. I don't mean in reference to Paul, but I do mean in reference to the 

1)quality of his answers (along with everyone elses comments above re: bubble tea and strip malls, one of his top 3 words to describe Toronto is BIG??? You could have gotten more thought out and intelligent responses from a 15 year old. I don't mean to rip on this guy too much, it seems like he has good intentions and is drawing attention to important issues, but if he wants to be in politics, he is going to have to present himself a lot better than this!!!)

2)the quality of the questions, (the questions did not do an effective job of communicating information about Paul himself or the issues he and the interview mention) 

3)the quality of the intro information for Paul: (other than making a website, who is he, what does he do, why do I care who this person is and what he has to say. After reading the whole thing I still don't really care or get why I am supposed to care.)

I am not saying that the issues discussed (politics involving neighborhoods with higher poverty levels) are not important, but this was....well shallow and lazy.

I feel like this article was thought out, planned for, conducted, and written up in about 10 minutes while half asleep.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c621109</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:34:01 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>ayl</title>
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Was hoping his answers were more passionate. Oh well.

But you can't deny the First Markham food court. Oooh, tasty house drinks are delicious. ]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c621091</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:15:31 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Jack</title>
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"How do you get around the city?
I drive."

as if there is any other way...oh yea, walk maybe... i would add, try to avoid the ttc as much as possible, coz round trip now costs almost 6 bucks..that's more than what i pay for my meal... might as well get a car 
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c620983</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:06:51 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>gadfly</title>
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  Yeah, it seems to me that this guy's version of 'multi-culturalism' perhaps needs a bit of expansion: 'bubble tea' operations, Pacific Mall, First Markham Place?  This is his version of what Toronto has to offer?
  And I remember the first wave of Vietnamese families that descended upon St. Jamestown in 1979/80.  I lived there and quickly moved out.  Ten people to an an apartment, people who wouldn't turn the showers off in the underground gym (yes, there used to be an underground pool and YMCA in St. Jamestown long ago), the long waits for elevators.  That complex was never designed for the high occupancy it soon saw.   I lived in 280 Wellesley and saw first-hand its sudden an precipitous crash, from a great place to live to the World Tallest Free Standing Slum.
  As with Jane-Finch (my father's best friend rented an apartment in a nice building there in '75), Crescent Town (beautiful in the early '80s - had many friends living there once upon a time) and Thorncliffe Park (also a great place to live, 25 years ago.)
  That has all changed, of course.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c620954</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:50:07 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>jack</title>
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I love this question:
If you were describing Toronto to someone who's never been here what would you say?

It's a city where there isn't any efficient transit from the airport to anywhere.. the cost for a round trip cab ride to downtown costs more than flying down to nyc...]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c620950</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:44:38 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Yan</title>
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"Torontonians should be aware that Jane and Finch is a part of Toronto. They should come and visit."

Oh, well... This is the last thing I'll do.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c620915</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:08:37 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>Greg Smith</title>
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Yeah, a bit disappointing that his favourite place to eat in Toronto isn't actually in Toronto, and same goes for his favourite after dark/Sunday hangout. I guess being a driver is behind that? 

I don't mean to be a hater, but this conflicts with his Jane-Finch boosterism. It's one thing to say that people from other parts of the city should come vist Jane and Finch -- I agree -- but if the area's up-and-comers are so hot to hop in a car and bolt to York Region then I guess there's more than a little extra persuading to be done.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c620908</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:55:30 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>apetimberlake</title>
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This guy is a class act and has done alot for the area.

My wife was born and spent most of her early childhood in the Jane and Finch area and you can tell that this guy really respects and loves the area he grew up in.

I did however expect more in depth responses then "i like to go to Pacific mall and hang out in the food courts"

Oh well.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/people/2009/06/toronto_through_the_eyes_of_paul_nguyen/#c620893</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:08:52 PDT</pubDate>
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