Monthly Archives: May 2007
Word of the day
Dysphemism – We all know euphemisms, those quaint words or expressions we use to lighten up something unpleasant or crude. “I have to go tinkle.” “I feel like I’m about to toss my cookies. Go on, then, go feed the … Continue reading
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Even better than the real thing?
Those of us fortunate enough to live in Montreal have, for years, been able to enjoy St. Denis’ Chu Chai, where you get delicious Thai dishes prepared using “fake” meat. (The same dishes are available with real meat at Chao … Continue reading
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Facing the (wrinkly) future
I came across a fun bit of research — from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland — into perception of faces. Thanks to GregG for pointing me that way! They have a little applet called “Face Transformer” which you … Continue reading
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In close quarters with our neighbours
A story that has to be read to be believed: The U.S. government was investigating claims of a top secret Canadian “spy coin” that we crafty Canadians were allegedly planting in the pockets of U.S. government contractors to track their … Continue reading
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Taboo wake-up call
Late the other night, our building fire alarm went off. I’m sure I’ve heard it before, but I didn’t remember it being so LOUD! I went into the hall to investigate…out there it was so piercingly loud it made you … Continue reading
Posted in Just...life!
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