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Super villians and Niagara Falls
Would you believe there a series of GIANT sized tunnels and control rooms behind the wall of water at Niagara falls? I wouldn’t have until I saw these photos. It…
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My history with black bears
Last week while driving down to the cottage late one night with Linda, I saw a large black bear sitting by the side of the road (Lac Nick road off…
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The iPhone in Canada
Update: Canada.com is saying mid 2008 and it’s almost certainly a Rogers offering. (thanks Allen)http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/story.html?id=ec4a388d-c7c3-4e0a-822f-1e1288de4c21&k=81460l “What about Apple iPhones in Canada?” … We have been discussing this for the past…
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The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk
I found this book, “The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk”, (an old edition) that someone gave me a long time ago. It’s a straight forward read on the life…
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Wired Science on PBS
We watched the premiere episode of Wired Science on PBS (Vermont) tonight. A nice convergence/happy medium between the web and commercial free television. The episode seemed available for download on…
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25 years of Thrasher
Thrasher magazine has been around the block and back. 25 times. It’s always been a bit different. The first one I really remember seeing was this one http://secure.thrashermagazine.com/images/content/c4564.jpg… although I’m…
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For right or wrong
Burton has posted their 2007 movie online. For free. Filmed by Mandalay using hi-quality cameras/film. Haven’t watched it yet – but i’m sure it’s pretty good – for free. I…
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The AMP and Steve’s
I walk into Steve’s Music store, fight my way through the narrow rooms packed with every instrument known to man, and find the guitar/bass amp’s section. I’m looking for a…
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General Wilson
Seems a war has been going on right under my nose. Nightly, as I snore away, my girlfriend and my cat have been battling it out. This is her latest…
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Ryan and the sprawl
A friend of mine has a short editorial entitled “Time to put urban sprawl in check” in today’s Gazette. I don’t believe you can stop the sprawl but you can…
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Cold and Inland surfing
I’ve read two pieces this week about the virtues of surfing the north, the landlocked areas and the coldest of cold water. We had a discussion a month back about…
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The Small Stakes
I absolutely love these silk-screened band and concert posters. Unfortunately most of the ones I want, or would want to give, are sold out. I can see a whole wall…
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Pipe Fiends
Extra Update: The book is for sale online at Mudscout Book store Update: This weeks Mirror has a piece on Marc, Barry and the book.http://www.montrealmirror.com/2006/121406/news1.html Marc and Barry have finally…
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Metal: A Headbangers Journey
I like Black Sabbath. It’s by far the heaviest band that I’ve ever really loved. I always enjoyed some other “heavier” bands – but not to the level of 1970-1976…
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Useless Wooden Toys
My good friend Oli is putting together an art show. He has gotten numerous artists to customize a Furni clock (the o so hot mullen model) which will be displayed…