1. Feedback from last week's edition - "Re: Point #2  Let's be fair....when was the last time Paul had a single screw?" - Kimberly Robinson.
2. In a somewhat related story, Kimberly sends a link to an article on the "office boob" and indicates that Paul will disagree with all the points mentioned in the article.  An interesting start to the week.
3. The new urban phenomenon of women "forgetting" their wallets for lunch continues, as the Insider picks up yet another lunch tab.
4. Memo to all cops - if the City of Toronto is really that short of revenue, bust cyclists who ride the wrong way down one way streets, or drive straight through red lights.
5. The Insider finds it highly interesting that the Urban Challenge for the National Office was won by the team with two members of the Social Committee on it, including the primary organizer.  (National Office Team Captain is sure to vehemently deny any allegations...).  At least Muffin knew enough to not have her team finish in the top 3.
6. In a follow-up story, only a few people are found to be limping or call in "sick" the day after the National Office Urban Jungle day.
7. Just because there's not enough Idol competitions in the world, the Outcast decides to enter Toby in the Winnipeg Canine Idol.
8. The slight dip on the TSX has some people quickly performing a forensic audit on their paper losses.
9. Quote of the week - "I'll have to call you back" - Kimberly Robinson.  (I'll let Trina guess what the Insider's follow-up comment should be).
10. The way that some people recover from being nauseous and tired all day (which includes a debate on going home early) - go to the Dragon Boat team practice (which includes sitting in stale, smelly water for almost an hour), followed by a trek halfway across the city to play basketball.  The Insider continues to be dumbfounded by female Edmontonian logic.
11. The first request for a souvenir from the Asian leg of the World Tour - shampoo.  The Insider continues to be dumbfounded by female Armenian logic. (or is that Albanian?)
12. If you want to lose the basketball playoffs, it best to have your 6' 10" starting centre break his foot the night before the game.  The Insider continues to be dumbfounded by female Edmontonian logic.
13. The Outcast starts leaving cryptic Facebook messages for Paul - something about mangos, and then something about bed time.  The Insider continues to be dumbfounded by female Toban logic (or is the Saskatchewanian logic)?  Note to the Outcast - stating cryptic messages with double meanings that nobody understands should only be performed by professionals.
14. The Insider dreads the reaction when the Outcast finds out that the Insider apparently knows the VP - Finance for the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.
15. It should quickly be determined if anyone notices the latest Un-Extreme Makeover, as the Insider goes back to being diabolical.

August 13, 2007:

1. Edmontonians express concern about the Insider's knowledge of current events.  Note that the Insider tag is well deserved, with informants all over the world.
2. Paul's talents with tools is severely challenged when he has trouble screwing on his name plate for the new office…with a single screw….
3. Note to some people who seem to want to stare into Paul's office while the door is closed - yes, he has moved, and that's not Paul that you're staring at.
4. According to Kimberly, Paul needs remedial help on the concept of value of money.  If you go to a movie, and a medium popcorn is not enough for two people, spend the extra dollar to get the large.
5. In a follow-up story, Paul claims that he didn't go for the large, as he didn't want to break a twenty.  Kimberly seems generally perturbed that Paul has not only put a price on her friendship, but that it's priced at just slightly more than $10.  Paul's response - "Nobody's worth breaking a twenty for".
6. Quote of the week - "There's something different about you.  What is it?" - various people.
7. In a follow-up story, the next time any women comments about a man not noticing about a new dress, new haircut, etc, the Insider will casually remind them about not noticing when a man removes all facial hair.
8. Native Edmontonian seems concerned that sports clubs are taking up too much of her time.  The Insider provides a quick solution - rebreak a knee.  (Note that this may not be the most painless solution).
9. Kimberly invites the Insider for lunch, and then "conveniently" mentions that she forgot her wallet at home.  Sigh….
10. Baby Battlin' MacLean is now a home owner.  Welcome to debt, kid.  You'll learn to love it like the rest of us (except Paul).
11. Is Muffin trying to start something?  Sigh…..Sometimes women never learn.
12. The Insider engages the LEVEL (Legal Expertise of Very Expensive Lawyers) to issue cease and desist papers related to the use of unauthorized team nicknames by CNNSI reporters.
13. The way to a woman's heart is through her stomach.  (At least with Trina, as she debates on the merits of going for a sandwich at the St. Lawrence Market.)  Her follow-up response - "Jewellery works too!"
14. Haligonians express jealousy at Paul for showing up in the homeland drinking a beer on the patio at lunch, while they have to head back to the office.
15. In a follow-up story, the Insider receives an e-mail with the subject line of "He's next door to me now.......".  The Insider considers this huge money making potential for the next Hollywood big-budget horror movie.
16. Running out of propane in the middle of barbequing filet mignon might prove to be troubling for some people, but the Insider proves his resourcefulness once again.

Insider out.

1. The Insider gets threatened with e-mails regarding Collection Agency efforts.  Given the Insider's ongoing association with the Guido & the Boys Collection Agency, the Insider scoffs at any such amateurish threats.
2. The Insider threatens bodily harm to Kimberly for disturbing the ongoing results of the China forensic audit.
3. The Insider finds it scandalous that assistant GMs don't want to work around fantasy football schedules.  Is giving birth really that important?
4. The annual CNNSI rankings places the Brom Bombers in their traditional spot.  What else is new?
5. For someone who took months to accomplish Phase 1 of the China trip, Paul seems awful anxious to get through Phases 2 through 8.
6. Did Kimberly finally find someone to accompany her to see a junky romantic comedy type movie?  Paul, you're better than that.
7. The Insider threatens to play Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi" non-stop, much to the chagrin of some people.
8. Quote of the week - "What, were you born in a barn?"  - The Insider.  It has so many uses....
9. Alternate quote of the week - "I got taken out by a dog."  The Insider is not sure that Trina's new training methods for her half-marathon run is the most effective.
10. Note that Paul is probably reading the last point, and thinking that the phrase would have a completely different meaning for him.
11. Native Edmontonian is concerned that, after being gone one year from the homeland, some family members have started drinking cosmopolitans (or some other girlie drink with an umbrella in it).  Photographic evidence is presented to the Insider.
12. Apparently, Paul is better than that.  After talking Kimberly into seeing The Simpson Movie (a non-girlie pic), he proceeds to eat all the popcorn, and falls asleep half-way through the movie.  Nice!  The Insider would be willing to gamble that he won't get asked to attend any girlie movies anytime soon.
13. It will soon be determined if the latest Extreme Makeover of the Insider will be as remarked upon as the last one.

Insider out.