Monthly Archives: July 2007
Of Beans and Prime Ministers
This Mr. Bean float appeared in the closing “Twin Parade” of the 2007 Just For Laughs festival. But was it really Mr. Bean, or was it actually his twin, Spanish PM José Luis Zapatero (with his oso de peluche)?
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FIFAshop
Well, I’ve done it — gone and bought Photoshop CS3. No more fiddling around with my various array of “almost good enough” tools and toys… Though it does look like I still will be using some of them (e.g. Photomatix … Continue reading
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Doh! El Jardinero visits Springfield
Sorry, I know this is just shameless marketing for the upcoming movie, but I couldn’t resist making a Simpsons avatar and sharing it with you here. Thanks to Sugary for the idea. You can play and make your own characters … Continue reading
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How do I get in on U-20 action?
I know this sounds a bit dubious, like something you might accidentally stumble across on the Internet. But no, I’m talking about the FIFA World Cup, and in particular the “under-twenty” version of the championship that’s being held in Canada … Continue reading
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Green bikes sprouting up all over
Well, Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood (my ‘hood) has a new “free bike” program, called Bécikvert. They have a pool of 20 green-painted bikes, to start out, and all you need to do is exchange a piece of photo ID for … Continue reading
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There “goes” the World Record…
China is lifting the lid on a new, giant public washroom in Chongqing. “Hello. Is your toilet running?” If by that, you mean is it running for the World Record of biggest public toilet in the world, then, yes, they’re … Continue reading
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Happy B to thee, Country-C
…yes, Happy Birthday to Canada! It’s the big four-oh (plus one hundred). Lucky us: here in Quebec we’re enjoying our second long weekend in a row, more time to enjoy the Jazz Fest and the strangely cool weather of the … Continue reading
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