I’m faced with a dilemma regarding the newest release by The Tragically Hip. Their new album, We Are The Same, which is set for release on April 7 has leaked to the internet. Some jack ass, entrusted by the band, management, etc, has shared their copy with the world. As a fan, I will buy [...]
Archive for March, 2009
On Saturday afternoon, Leah and I decided we needed a break, and stopped in for a movie. This film is exactly what you expect from the cast and team. It’s funny from start to finish, and avoids most of the tired pratfalls that other “bromance” movies succumb to…
The trailers are a bit misleading, and give [...]
Matt Nathanson – Live in Niagara Falls, NY
Published by March 21st, 2009 in 2009, Chris and Leah, Music and Travel. 0 CommentsOn Thursday night Leah and I made the trek down the QEW to Niagara Falls. New York. It’s a different world on the US side of the Niagara River. More on this later…
The concert took place at the Hard Rock Café, and much to our surprise, the restaurant was closed during the afternoon to prepare [...]
Bloviators – people who speak pompously and excessively or expound ridiculously. Apparently it’s used to describe those to hold forth on subjects in an arrogant, tiresome way.
I was introduced to this rather useful word in a communications association email, and it gave me a giggle!
Apparently you can hold a world record for doing just about anything – and “The Universal Record Database” keeps track them!
Some “highlights” include:
Most ‘Wayne’s World’ Catchphrases Recited In One Minute
Fastest Consumption Of A 24-Ounce Bottle Of Breakfast Syrup
Deepest Toe Cameltoe (Female)
Highest Wedgie
Longest Freestyle Rap
From today’s Toronto Star article “175 reasons to love Toronto,” here are my favourites:
14. There’s a perfect, tiny old church in the courtyard of the Eaton Centre.
27. Those streetcar drivers who assert themselves over the automated voice system with their own personal shout-outs for various intersections and attractions along their routes.
31. The inspirational messages [...]
