http://andyshen.org/me Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:53:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en During the Board of Directors meeting on Octoer 27, 2008, motion 16 was to ratify me, Andy Shen, as a CSC committee member. The official minutes are as follows: MOTION BOD-10-27-08:016 Liu/Belkine Move to ratify Shen Brockman: any reason not to ratify him? Belkine: Andrew doesn’t like him Fergusson: that’s accurate Paling motivated in favour of ... http://andyshen.org/me/2008/12/the-truth-sfss-election/ Vancouver Sun SFU students and faculty say they've joined together for the first time in more than two decades to protest government funding. "The current financial crisis demanded that we formally approach government and make a coordinated pitch for funding to fix the problems at the University," Natalie Bocking of the SFU ... http://andyshen.org/me/2008/12/sfu-battle-over-government-funding/ More bus service is coming on stream across the region this month, bringing new routes and more frequent service in some areas. Expanded service comes as TransLink buys a steady stream of new buses – it has taken possession of more than 100 standard, articulated or community shuttle buses so far ... http://andyshen.org/me/2008/12/bus-service-boosted/ Last month, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled an economic update in the House of Commons to take steps to reduce government spending and to show Canadians politicians are willing to walk the walk, and tighten their belts. Some of the original measures included canceling $27 million in tax payer subsidies to ... http://andyshen.org/me/2008/12/shame-on-the-coalition/ Predictions for the 2008 Federal Election (40th) in the Greater Vancouver Parties listed first are the predicted winners for the specific riding. Second are the runner-ups. Abbotsford Conservative Party of Canada (Ed Fast) with at least 60% votes New Democrat Party with less than 15% votes Liberal Party of Canada with less than 15% votes Burnaby-Douglas New ... http://andyshen.org/me/2008/10/2008-federal-election-predictions/