Community Thread (Off Topic)

Townie709 · #1 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 3:52 AM**

Now that we have our own sub-forum, I figured it would be good to have a thread dedicated to random discussion off the topic of development. This is basically the same as the "Atlantic Community Thread". It's just a thread to talk about whatever and get to know each other better!

Hopefully this will help keep the official project thread more on topic and give us a place to chat freely among ourselves.

Let the chatter begin!

jeddy1989 · #2 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 2:43 PM**

ok so Where does everyone work? like what kind of jobs?

I'll start, I work for a shipping company (Marine/ Tug and Barge services)

christopher_chafe · #3 Posted **Dec 29, 2012, 1:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by jeddy1989

ok so Where does everyone work? like what kind of jobs?

I'll start, I work for a shipping company (Marine/ Tug and Barge services)

Drastically underpaid and over worked Web Developer and Software Developer

SignalHillHiker · #4 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 2:47 PM**

Marketing and communications for one of Canada's top employers, part of a global corporation that offers the world's number 1 or 2 version of virtually every product it offers. Woot Woot!

Marty_Mcfly · #5 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 3:14 PM**

I work in the manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals, in particular a new line of chemotherapy drug.

Also: great work on the new subform guys! This off topic thread can be a new home for signal when he hits the bottle hard again :p

SignalHillHiker · #6 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 3:31 PM**

Guys, I already apologized lol. I was excited and on vacation. Be nice!

Copes · #7 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 3:36 PM**

Don't apologize. Nothing wrong with a little vacation excitement. I fully support it.

I work for the land development division of a local real estate development company.

jeddy1989 · #8 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 3:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Copes

Don't apologize. Nothing wrong with a little vacation excitement. I fully support it.

I work for the land development division of a local real estate development company.

that is like exactly where I'd love to work

Copes · #9 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 3:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by jeddy1989

that is like exactly where I'd love to work

Its fantastic. I came right out of school and got picked up. Considering my interest in development / urban planning / smart city growth, it couldn't have been a better opportunity. There are a pile of developers in the city right now, if anyone is interested in the industry I highly recommend pursuing it. There really are very few Canadian cities that have the level of development currently seen in St. John's. Its gotta be one of the best places to be in the business these days.

In other news, I'm currently stuck in Halifax. Flight got cancelled because of weather.

Trying to go through Toronto now and then to NY (originally it was Montreal --> New York). As long as we make it to NY by 9:30 tomorrow morning, I should make it to Costa Rica. Otherwise... my trip may be over before it begins. Wish me luck.

jeddy1989 · #10 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 3:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Copes

Its fantastic. I came right out of school and got picked up. Considering my interest in development / urban planning / smart city growth, it couldn't have been a better opportunity. There are a pile of developers in the city right now, if anyone is interested in the industry I highly recommend pursuing it. There really are very few Canadian cities that have the level of development currently seen in St. John's. Its gotta be one of the best places to be in the business these days.

In other news, I'm currently stuck in Halifax. Flight got cancelled because of weather. Trying to go through Toronto now and then to NY (originally it was Montreal --> New York). As long as we make it to NY by 9:30 tomorrow morning, I should make it to Costa Rica. Otherwise... my trip may be over before it begins. Wish me luck.

oh no!!

buena suerte!!!

Marty_Mcfly · #11 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 3:53 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copes

Its fantastic. I came right out of school and got picked up. Considering my interest in development / urban planning / smart city growth, it couldn't have been a better opportunity. There are a pile of developers in the city right now, if anyone is interested in the industry I highly recommend pursuing it. There really are very few Canadian cities that have the level of development currently seen in St. John's. Its gotta be one of the best places to be in the business these days.

In other news, I'm currently stuck in Halifax. Flight got cancelled because of weather.

Trying to go through Toronto now and then to NY (originally it was Montreal --> New York). As long as we make it to NY by 9:30 tomorrow morning, I should make it to Costa Rica. Otherwise... my trip may be over before it begins. Wish me luck.

I hear you. Couldn't land in Halifax last night so I got a lovely vacation to Toronto for the night. I fly out to Hali via Ottawa in a few hours. I'm over this whole winter traveling.

PoscStudent · #12 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 4:40 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copes

Its fantastic. I came right out of school and got picked up. Considering my interest in development / urban planning / smart city growth, it couldn't have been a better opportunity. There are a pile of developers in the city right now, if anyone is interested in the industry I highly recommend pursuing it. There really are very few Canadian cities that have the level of development currently seen in St. John's. Its gotta be one of the best places to be in the business these days.

Did you do anything else after you finished your political science degree?

jeddy1989 · #13 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 3:35 PM**

HAYYYYY I'm on VAYCAYYYYY!!

hahah sorry

SignalHillHiker · #14 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 4:50 PM**

Damn, that sucks, Copes. I hope you make it!

(EDIT: I'm referring to your vacation, of course, and not your education).

J_Murphy · #15 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 5:37 PM**

Great idea for an off-topic thread. Also, loving the fact we have a nicely organized section to ourselves. This really is now the one-stop place for discussion of all things St. John's. Great to see some diversity here in peoples careers.

I am a civil engineer, currently working in the field of environmental engineering, mainly on contaminated sites.

SignalHillHiker · #16 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 6:44 PM**

A question for you all...

Is there any building in St. John's you hate enough that you would tear it down even if the location would have to be a surface parking lot for all eternity?

christopher_chafe · #17 Posted **Dec 29, 2012, 1:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by SignalHillHiker

A question for you all...

Is there any building in St. John's you hate enough that you would tear it down even if the location would have to be a surface parking lot for all eternity?

Only 1 building? LOL

SignalHillHiker · #18 Posted **Dec 28, 2012, 7:47 PM**

Do you think we should have a St. John's Scene thread? For arts and culture stuff? Upcoming concerts, local music videos, whatever?

SignalHillHiker · #19 Posted **Dec 29, 2012, 6:34 PM**

Top 10 Newfoundland and Labrador Film and Television Moments, 2012:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfou...film-1229.html

Midnight's Children premieres in St. John's

There was a lot of chatter leading up to the release of this film – and we got to see it first.

Taylor Kitsch and Brendan Gleeson visit outport Newfoundland

The Grand Seduction, an English language remake of the 2003 Quebec hit, lured some big Hollywood names to outport Newfoundland this past summer.

Beat Down opens across Atlantic Canada

Local filmmaker Deanne Foley had a great run this year with her debut feature film Beat Down.

It opened in theatres across Atlantic Canada in early September, and was among the top five Canadian films at the box office for its opening weekend.

The Alan Doyle/Russell Crowe bromance continues

Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle and Hollywood actor Russell Crowe are no strangers -- and that friendship continued to strengthen in 2012.

Republic of Doyle wraps filming of 4th season

Everyone's been on the edge of their seat to find out what happens next in the Republic of Doyle saga -- and we'll soon have the answers.

Jeanne Beker stars in new Ruth Lawrence film

Iconic fashion maven Jeanne Beker, best known for her work with CTV's Fashion Television, Muchmusic's The New Music, and with various CBC Radio and Television programs, returned to St. John's in January to star in the film Two Square Feet.

Men from Northern Peninsula star in Iceberg Hunters

Three men from the island's Northern Peninsula brought their 'berg hunting skills to American television screens this fall.

The reality television show Iceberg Hunters premiered on The Weather Channel in September.

Donnie Dumphy gets feature movie deal

Donnie Dumphy has made the leap from being a local web video gem to having his own feature film.

Union Pictures and Rink Rat Productions signed up to back a feature based on the 15-minute short, How To Be Deadly.

Hold Fast moves from the printed page to the big screen

The beloved, award-winning novel by Newfoundland's Kevin Major is being turned into a movie.

Newfoundlander wins hosting gig for national cooking show

Christine Tizzard was named the new host of CBC Television's Best Recipes Ever.

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SignalHillHiker · #20 Posted **Dec 31, 2012, 1:24 PM**

Our last sunrise of 2012:

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!