Saturday, July 16, 2005
A class act
In an era of overpaid sports brats, the old Golden Bear is a breath of fresh air.
But it meant everything to the fans who jammed every nook and cranny of the historic 18th hole, straining to get a look at the greatest championship player in the sport’s history. Even some of his fellow players came out on the porch of the Royal & Ancient Club, clapping for Nicklaus every step of the way.
Him and Wayner have a lot in common - classy, soft spoken, and the best at their game.
Saturday, July 2, 2005
Here’s a tip
Some real, useful, everyday info on tipping.
Not knowing the proper tip or gratuity for a service can be very unsettling.
Monday, June 27, 2005
Chocolate dreams
Good news! You can indulge
in a sinful food.
Brought to you by the Cocoa Council, I’m sure.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Zzzzzzzzzz
If you can keep awake long enough, read this.
Sleep is a natural part of everybody’s life, but many people know very little about how important it is, and some even try to get by with little sleep.
Wednesday, June 8, 2005
Go live in a trailer
Fred says you may be happier living in a trailer.
Now, living in a trailer is to the consumerist sensibility simply too degrading and so…I mean, my god, how could you face the neighbors? (There weren’t any.) But aside from damage to a servile dependent vanity, what is the drawback? A couple of hundred dollars buys a remarkably good stereo, music is free, libraries are good, and I for one am more comfortable in jeans and tee shirt than in Calvin and Klein trappings.
Tuesday, June 7, 2005
Bra sizes explained
A mildly amusing entry on bra sizes from a very interesting blog about plastic surgery.
Saturday, April 9, 2005
No, Red Bull
Someone just gave me one of these drinks… apparently they are $65 a case and call themselves medicinal.
I have drunk half a can and am starting to feel the effects...twitchy, nervous…
Is this stuff legal? Must be, cuz I saw it at Wal*Mart.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Fred is nuts
Either Fred is losing it or he’s on to something.
I tell my kids, never get into a retirement program. Save your own money. Steal. Set up a business, found a cult. Learn credit-card fraud. Retirement programs are indentured servitude with a better address, the financial equivalent of a lobster trap: You can get in but you can’t get out. Half the US is running at $6500 on the Visa and counting the last fifteen years until life begins.
Saturday, March 5, 2005
No, you get the ball
In preparation for the Dubai Duty Free Men’s Open, tennis legend, Andre Agassi and the world No. 1, Roger Federer, couldn’t resist the temptation to have a friendly knock about on the world’s highest tennis court, the helipad of Burj Al Arab, the world’s most luxurious hotel.
via BB
Dumb laws
An interesting story, which points to an interesting site.
Starting in the liberal state of California, they hope to evade the attention of local police officers when they ride a bike in a swimming pool and curse on a crazy-golf course.
via BB
Saturday, February 19, 2005
A Tunnel and a lint trap
Snopes is a real neat site: Check here and here for two examples.
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Damn it’s cold
Global warming has yet to take effect in Toronto, if the last two weeks are any indication.
Friday, January 14, 2005
Dead microbiologists
Heard Steve Quayle on Coast to Coast last nite… I am not a big believer in conspiracies, but not much else explains the deaths of many high-end microbiologists.
Monday, January 10, 2005
Isn’t it ironic?
Claim: Anti-seat belt law advocate is killed in automobile accident.
Status: True.
Thursday, January 6, 2005
Amazing road photos
I love good photography - and these ones are fantastic.
via Information Junk
Put pork on your front end loader
Now this is a pig.
Claim: Photographs show a Florida man with an 1100-lb. hog he shot.
Status: True.
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Meet the Whovel
Here’s something that every Canadian could use.
Over many years, various prototypes were tested and ultimately refined to produce today’s most advanced snow removal machine - and human powered Whovel!
via Metaefficient
Saturday, December 11, 2004
Ouch
I’ve heard kidney stones are excruciatingly painful, now I can see why.
Monday, November 29, 2004
Road Rage Cards
I’ve thought about these for years - finally someone has made them and put them on sale.
Road Rage Cards is just what you need if you really want to make a statement.
The printing is large and easy to read from a distance. The cards are tabbed and arranged by topic, so you can find the right card fast.
via J-Walk
Saturday, November 6, 2004
Misc stuff
There’s no fat on these fish.
Did you ever want the gory details of workplace accidents?. We can learn from our mistakes.
via Information Junk
Wednesday, November 3, 2004
A colorful idea
This makes good health sense.
What’s Shakin! Table Salt was our first product. We couldn’t see how much salt we were sprinkling on our food, so we introduced What’s Shakin! Colored Table Salt. Since you can see it you use less - and it looks great on food too! Add some color to your dishes today with What’s Shakin! Table Salt.
A site after my own heart
A great site to go when you want to save money. Terrific!
via J-Walk
Sunday, October 24, 2004
Start carving
It’s never too early to start planning your unique pumpkin faces.
via Information junk
Monday, October 4, 2004
Thar she blows
Check out the volcanocam.
Saturday, September 25, 2004
Unthinkable
Boy, September has been lovely around Toronto - it’s felt more like summer than fall. Fall always gets me worried about what’s ahead, like this.
