[The pilot episode of Hatching, Matching & Dispatching (produced and co-written by Walsh) ran in January as part of a read more

[The pilot episode of Hatching, Matching & Dispatching (produced and co-written by Walsh) ran in January as part of a CBC test -- the broadcaster ran three shows and asked for public feedback before making any commitments. Walsh's show, about the Furey family who own a funeral home/wedding chapel/ambulance service, got the most response -- more than 4,700 calls and emails, 95 per cent positive.] I figured a certain portion of Newfoundland wouldn't like it because traditionally they don't, ... There's a pocket that didn't like CODCO , but the majority of the island absolutely adored it. There are always people saying we don't like the way you're representing us.

What to do if you find yourself stuck in a crack in the ground underneath a giant boulder you can't read more

What to do if you find yourself stuck in a crack in the ground underneath a giant boulder you can't move, with no hope of rescue. Consider how lucky you are that life has been good to you so far. Alternatively, if life hasn't been good to you so far, which given your current circumstances seems more likely, consider how lucky you are that it won't be troubling you much longer.

I think, in general, most people go to the pump and they see what the price is. They don't really read more

I think, in general, most people go to the pump and they see what the price is. They don't really understand how much the weather really effects our energy consumption and our energy supply.

Happiness: An agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another.

Happiness: An agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another.

The inquiry committee has ripped away the curtain, and shone a harsh light into the most unsightly corners of the read more

The inquiry committee has ripped away the curtain, and shone a harsh light into the most unsightly corners of the organization,

I didn't expect Taylor to get into the sixth. I thought we would get three or four innings out of read more

I didn't expect Taylor to get into the sixth. I thought we would get three or four innings out of him, but he was cruising for a while.

It has at least been put off for the time being, but one is not sure for how long. All read more

It has at least been put off for the time being, but one is not sure for how long. All that has been resolved is the venue. What both sides have done is buy time.

What makes something special is not just what you have to gain, but what you feel there is to lose.

What makes something special is not just what you have to gain, but what you feel there is to lose.

I bust patents for a living.

I bust patents for a living.