Saturday, July 31, 2010
Classic Movies: Taxi Driver
Do it!: Classic Movies: "Donnie Darko. A classic. But, a weird one! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnie_Darko Casablanca. Great film! 'Here's looking at you, kid.'..."
My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!:Hockey game
Do it!: My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!: "Walk across hot coals. I did Firewalk Canada with my mom in 2009. An inspiring and motivational experience! http://fangshendo.com/firewalkc..."
Quotes:John Steinbeck
Do it!: Quotes: "'I like clothes, you know. I dig fabrics. One of my favorite clothing patterns is camouflage. Because when you’re in the woods it makes you ..."
Music:DARIUS RUCKER
Do it!: Music: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7qEivYkgZM Fist-pumpers! Beat Dat Beat-Pauly D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q49qsl_0VwA Imma Be-Black Eye..."
Friday, July 30, 2010
Pizza in Orleans!: TONY'S PIZZA
Do it!: Pizza in Orleans!: "Free delivery over $10! http://www.ottawaentertainment.ca/takeout/topmenu/Orleans/ormamarosas.pdf Free in-area delivery. http://menuottawa...."
Beauty Reporter: Garnier Fructis Style XXL Volume Thickening Mousse
Do it!: Beauty Reporter: "Power Pills! Dermatologists are buzzing about the megadose of antioxidants in a new line of supplements called Immuno-Viva Core. Studies hav..."
The best places to go Shopping!: The Mud Oven
Do it!: The best places to go Shopping!: "Bed Bath & Beyond Domestic divas and dudes rejoice: the iconic American retailer has opened it's doors in Ottawa for the first time. The hom..."
Must Try Before You Die Tastes!:Raspberry mini-cheesecakes
Do it!: Must Try Before You Die Tastes!: "Bewitching baking from the Scone Witch. Since the 1980s, Heather Matthews has bewitched our taste buds with the rich and flaky queen of Angl..."
Do it!: Ottawa Indulgences
Do it!: Ottawa Indulgences: "York Street Spa. Voted best salon 2009! http://www.yorkstreetspa.com/main.html Hummingbird MediSpa The facial is superb! http://www.humming..."
Do it!: Classic Movies
Do it!: Classic Movies: "Donnie Darko. A classic. But, a weird one! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnie_Darko Casablanca. Great film! 'Here's looking at you, kid.'..."
Thursday, July 29, 2010
take me away
Ottawa, Ontario
London, England
Glasgow, Scotland
Dublin, Ireland
Stockholm, Sweden
Paris, France
Barcelona, Spain
Ibiza, Spain
Amsterdam, Holland
Berlin, Germany
Vienna, Austria
Budapest, Hungary
Prague, Czech Republic
Bern, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Rome, Italy
Venice, Italy
Athens, Greece
Cairo, Egypt
Bombay, India
Dubai, U.A.E
Bangkok, Thailand
Sydney, Australia
Wellington, New Zealand
Suva, Fiji
Honolulu, Hawaii
Ottawa, Ontario
London, England
Glasgow, Scotland
Dublin, Ireland
Stockholm, Sweden
Paris, France
Barcelona, Spain
Ibiza, Spain
Amsterdam, Holland
Berlin, Germany
Vienna, Austria
Budapest, Hungary
Prague, Czech Republic
Bern, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Rome, Italy
Venice, Italy
Athens, Greece
Cairo, Egypt
Bombay, India
Dubai, U.A.E
Bangkok, Thailand
Sydney, Australia
Wellington, New Zealand
Suva, Fiji
Honolulu, Hawaii
Ottawa, Ontario
Lottery
SILVER & GOLD
-$2 per play.
-Overall odds of winning: 1 in 3.45.
-$35,000 top prize.
http://www.olg.ca/lotteries/games/instant1_2_game_information.jsp?game=instant1_2
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Recipes
TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD
-arugula
-goat cheese
-cherry tomatoes, halved
-balsamic vinaigrette
-arugula
-goat cheese
-cherry tomatoes, halved
-balsamic vinaigrette
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Blood Ninja
bloodninja: Baby, I been havin a tough night so treat me nice aight?
BritneySpears14: Aight. bloodninja: Slip out of those pants baby, yeah.
BritneySpears14: I slip out of my pants, just for you, bloodninja.
bloodninja: Oh yeah, aight. Aight, I put on my robe and wizard hat.
BritneySpears14: Oh, I like to play dress up.
bloodninja: Me too baby.
BritneySpears14: I kiss you softly on your chest.
bloodninja: I cast Lvl. 3 Eroticism. You turn into a real beautiful woman.
BritneySpears14: Hey...
bloodninja: I meditate to regain my mana, before casting Lvl. 8 chicken of the Infinite. BritneySpears14: Funny I still don't see it.
bloodninja: I spend my mana reserves to cast Mighty F*ck of the Beyondness.
BritneySpears14: You are the worst cyber partner ever. This is ridiculous.
bloodninja: Don't f*ck with me bitch, I'm the mightiest sorcerer of the lands.
bloodninja: I steal yo soul and cast Lightning Lvl. 1,000,000 Your body explodes into a fine bloody mist, because you are only a Lvl. 2 Druid.
BritneySpears14: Don't ever message me again you piece of ****.
bloodninja: Robots are trying to drill my brain but my lightning shield inflicts DOA attack, leaving the robots as flaming piles of metal.
bloodninja: King Arthur congratulates me for destroying Dr. Robotnik's evil army of Robot Socialist Republics. The cold war ends. Reagan steals my accomplishments and makes like it was cause of him.
bloodninja: You still there baby? I think it's getting hard now.
bloodninja: Baby?
--------------
BritneySpears14: Ok, are you ready?
eminemBNJA: Aight, yeah I'm ready.
BritneySpears14: I like your music Em... Tee hee.
eminemBNJA: huh huh, yeah, I make it for the ladies.
BritneySpears14: Mmm, we like it a lot. Let me show you.
BritneySpears14: I take off your pants, slowly, and massage your muscular physique. eminemBNJA: Oh I like that Baby. I put on my robe and wizard hat.
BritneySpears14: What the f*ck, I told you not to message me again.
eminemBNJA: Oh ****
BritneySpears14: I swear if you do it one more time I'm gonna report your ISP and say you were sending me kiddie porn you f*ck up.
eminemBNJA: Oh ****
eminemBNJA: damn I gotta write down your names or something
BritneySpears14: Aight. bloodninja: Slip out of those pants baby, yeah.
BritneySpears14: I slip out of my pants, just for you, bloodninja.
bloodninja: Oh yeah, aight. Aight, I put on my robe and wizard hat.
BritneySpears14: Oh, I like to play dress up.
bloodninja: Me too baby.
BritneySpears14: I kiss you softly on your chest.
bloodninja: I cast Lvl. 3 Eroticism. You turn into a real beautiful woman.
BritneySpears14: Hey...
bloodninja: I meditate to regain my mana, before casting Lvl. 8 chicken of the Infinite. BritneySpears14: Funny I still don't see it.
bloodninja: I spend my mana reserves to cast Mighty F*ck of the Beyondness.
BritneySpears14: You are the worst cyber partner ever. This is ridiculous.
bloodninja: Don't f*ck with me bitch, I'm the mightiest sorcerer of the lands.
bloodninja: I steal yo soul and cast Lightning Lvl. 1,000,000 Your body explodes into a fine bloody mist, because you are only a Lvl. 2 Druid.
BritneySpears14: Don't ever message me again you piece of ****.
bloodninja: Robots are trying to drill my brain but my lightning shield inflicts DOA attack, leaving the robots as flaming piles of metal.
bloodninja: King Arthur congratulates me for destroying Dr. Robotnik's evil army of Robot Socialist Republics. The cold war ends. Reagan steals my accomplishments and makes like it was cause of him.
bloodninja: You still there baby? I think it's getting hard now.
bloodninja: Baby?
--------------
BritneySpears14: Ok, are you ready?
eminemBNJA: Aight, yeah I'm ready.
BritneySpears14: I like your music Em... Tee hee.
eminemBNJA: huh huh, yeah, I make it for the ladies.
BritneySpears14: Mmm, we like it a lot. Let me show you.
BritneySpears14: I take off your pants, slowly, and massage your muscular physique. eminemBNJA: Oh I like that Baby. I put on my robe and wizard hat.
BritneySpears14: What the f*ck, I told you not to message me again.
eminemBNJA: Oh ****
BritneySpears14: I swear if you do it one more time I'm gonna report your ISP and say you were sending me kiddie porn you f*ck up.
eminemBNJA: Oh ****
eminemBNJA: damn I gotta write down your names or something
Monday, July 26, 2010
The best places to go Shopping!
Bed Bath & Beyond
Domestic divas and dudes rejoice: the iconic American retailer has opened it's doors in Ottawa for the first time. The homeowner's paradise is chock full of the coolest products and gadgets for your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, storage, and everything in between. Take your credit card and comfy shoes-yo...u'll be there a while. A bridal registry is also available for the newly engaged.
Ottawa Trainyards, 100 Trainyards Dr.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/default.asp?
THE MUD OVEN
If you're looking for a break after a long day's work or something to do with the kids on the weekends, The Mud Oven offers bright, clean, creative, paint-your-own ceramics fun. It's easy: pick your ceramic (anything from a small espresso cup and saucer to a large bowl, prices varying), pick your paint, and... get started. Your creation is glazed and fired on-site for you and is ready to be picked up in five days. They also are able to host parties or special events.
Where: 1065 Bank St.See MoreThe Mud Oven
http://www.mudoven.com/
STUBBE CHOCOLATES
A remarkable family business story dating back to 1845 in northern Germany represents six generations of chocolate making. Today, father-and-son chocolatiers Heinrich and Daniel Stubbe carry on the traditions with chocolate houses dedicated to Old World European recipes, meticulous care, and only the finest ingredients. Everything is made by hand on-site, including a dazzling array of truffles (with some unusual boozy flavours such as kir royale and gewurztraminer), chocolates (caramel and sea salt), traditional European cakes (Viennese Sachertorte, Frankfurt Crown), and 30-plus kinds of chocolate bars, including region-specific cocoa bean varieties. The chocolate-covered orange peel is legendary.
Where: 375 Dalhousie St.
http://www.stubbechocolates.com/Ottawa.html
Domestic divas and dudes rejoice: the iconic American retailer has opened it's doors in Ottawa for the first time. The homeowner's paradise is chock full of the coolest products and gadgets for your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, storage, and everything in between. Take your credit card and comfy shoes-yo...u'll be there a while. A bridal registry is also available for the newly engaged.
Ottawa Trainyards, 100 Trainyards Dr.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/default.asp?
THE MUD OVEN
If you're looking for a break after a long day's work or something to do with the kids on the weekends, The Mud Oven offers bright, clean, creative, paint-your-own ceramics fun. It's easy: pick your ceramic (anything from a small espresso cup and saucer to a large bowl, prices varying), pick your paint, and... get started. Your creation is glazed and fired on-site for you and is ready to be picked up in five days. They also are able to host parties or special events.
Where: 1065 Bank St.See MoreThe Mud Oven
http://www.mudoven.com/
STUBBE CHOCOLATES
A remarkable family business story dating back to 1845 in northern Germany represents six generations of chocolate making. Today, father-and-son chocolatiers Heinrich and Daniel Stubbe carry on the traditions with chocolate houses dedicated to Old World European recipes, meticulous care, and only the finest ingredients. Everything is made by hand on-site, including a dazzling array of truffles (with some unusual boozy flavours such as kir royale and gewurztraminer), chocolates (caramel and sea salt), traditional European cakes (Viennese Sachertorte, Frankfurt Crown), and 30-plus kinds of chocolate bars, including region-specific cocoa bean varieties. The chocolate-covered orange peel is legendary.
Where: 375 Dalhousie St.
http://www.stubbechocolates.com/Ottawa.html
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Candy
Saltwater Taffy
I loveee!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_water_taffy
Coconut Long Boys
http://www.candyblog.net/blog/item/coconut_long_boys/
Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles
Available at the Candy Store
350 Richmond Road
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowntree's_Fruit_Pastilles
Necco
Assorted wafers
an American Classic
The original candy wafer
GREAT FLAVORS
FAT FREE
Available at the Candy Store
350 Richmond Road
http://www.necco.com/OurProducts/Products.asp?ProductSubCategoryID=3#Product17
I loveee!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_water_taffy
Coconut Long Boys
http://www.candyblog.net/blog/item/coconut_long_boys/
Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles
Available at the Candy Store
350 Richmond Road
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowntree's_Fruit_Pastilles
Necco
Assorted wafers
an American Classic
The original candy wafer
GREAT FLAVORS
FAT FREE
Available at the Candy Store
350 Richmond Road
http://www.necco.com/OurProducts/Products.asp?ProductSubCategoryID=3#Product17
TELEVISION
White Collar Season 1
Newcomer Matt Bomer hit it big in this caper as Neal, a con man who avoids jail by helping a no-nonsense fed (Tim DeKay) catch elusive baddies (jewel thieves, corrupt Wall Streeters, etc.) Despite its visual polish and agreeable costars (such as Tiffani Thiessen), Collar rarely reaches the fizzy ch...arm it's striving for. And sorry folks-Bomer is chiseled, but bland.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1358522/
THE BACHELORETTE:THE MEN TELL ALL
Mon. 7/26 8 P.M. ABC
Ali will be confronting this season's prickly rose rejectees.http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelorette
19 Kids & Counting
TV's most fertile duo, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, and their 19 children start season 5 maintaining their practical and upbeat attitude despite the serious health issues surrounding baby daughter Josie. This is a gripping and heartbreaking development, making the family's loving bond leap off the scr...een. The drama is taken up a notch when the parents decide to pack up and move the rest of their kids out of Little Rock (site of Josie's hospital), and back home to Tontitown. (Tuesday 8/3, TLC, 9 P.M.)
http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/duggars/
DEN BROTHER'S HUTCH DANO
TV ROYAL-TY
The Zeke and Luther actor, 18, starred in the Disney Channel movie, aired Aug.13.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutch_Dano
MONDAY 8/16
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
Twelve contenders who submitted their auditions via YouTube compete live for judge Piers Morgan et al (the winner proceeds to the semifinals). Here's hoping soulful singer Cam Hodges is in the mix! (NBC, 8 P.M.)
http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/
FRIDAY 8/20
GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Start the day grooving, Rihanna who has ruled the summer with her duet with Eminem, takes a break from her Last Girl on Earth tour to sing her hits as part of the show's concert lineup. (ABC, 7 A.M.)
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/
LIE TO ME
MON. 8/23 9 P.M. FOX
Latest case for Lightman (Tim Roth): trying to solve the abduction of his partner's boyfriend.
http://www.fox.com/lietome/
MONDAY 8/30
KATE PLUS 8
For this special, Kate Gosselin and her brood head to Manhattan to experience every touristy adventure from Times Square to the Statue of Liberty. But will Gosselin stay cool while dealing with hectic travel and a summer of record-breaking humidity? (TLC, 9 P.M.)
http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/kate-plus-eight/
FRIDAY 9/3
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers take center stage in this snappy follow-up to the 2008 smash TV movie. Once again, Mitchie (Lovato), her summer boyfriend, Shane (Joe Jonas), and the gang sing and dance in the wilds-only now, they must compete against a snobby new music camp across... the lake. Formulaic plot aside, the high-energy performances, such as Lovato's "Brand New Day" (cowritten by Kara DioGuardi!), are irresistible. (Disney Channel, 8 P.M.)
http://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/originalmovies/camprock2/
WEDNESDAY 9/8
Hellcats
Ashley Tisdale takes charge in rah-rah drama that needs a boost of fun
(CW, 9 P.M.)
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/hellcats
STAND UP TO CANCER
FRI. 9/10 8 P.M.
MULTIPLE NETWORKS
Telethon includes Maura Tierney, who battled the disease.
http://su2c.standup2cancer.org/theshow
MONDAY 9/13
Gossip Girl
***
The season 4 opener keeps up the momentum of May's cliffhanger and - MAGNIFIQUE! - places some of the drama in Paris. There, Serena (Blake Lively) and a heartbroken Blair (Leighton Meester) shop, hobnob with royalty and bond, unaware that Chuck (Ed Westwick) has been gunned down. Back in NYC, Dan (Penn Badgley) deals with a delightfully devious Georgina (Michelle Trachtenberg) and her baby news. All the story lines are freshened up by perfectly placed wit. Only new arrival Katie Cassidy lacks zest, though her mysterious character has potential. (CW, 9 P.M.)
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/gossip-girl
TUESDAY 9/14
PARENTHOOD
The family drama, a surprise hit, returns with welcome casting news. Adam (Peter Krause) has a tough new boss (the ever-likable Billy Baldwin) who crushes on whiny Sarah (Lauren Graham). And Minka Kelly continues her arc as a children's therapist. (NBC, 10 P.M.)
http://www.nbc.com/parenthood/
BETTER WITH YOU (ABC)
JoAnna Garcia and Jennifer Finnigan are sisters, each in a relationship, each unsure how to handle their wisecracking parents. This sitcom can't be dinged for its acting, which is smooth across the board, but it feels inorganic, like something cloned from the lab that houses the sitcom genome. It's a temperature-controlled How I Met Your Mother. **
http://abc.go.com/shows/better-with-you
COMMUNITY
THURS. 9/23
8 P.M. NBC
Betty White madness continues! She teaches anthropology as season 2 kicks off.
http://www.nbc.com/community/
Newcomer Matt Bomer hit it big in this caper as Neal, a con man who avoids jail by helping a no-nonsense fed (Tim DeKay) catch elusive baddies (jewel thieves, corrupt Wall Streeters, etc.) Despite its visual polish and agreeable costars (such as Tiffani Thiessen), Collar rarely reaches the fizzy ch...arm it's striving for. And sorry folks-Bomer is chiseled, but bland.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1358522/
THE BACHELORETTE:THE MEN TELL ALL
Mon. 7/26 8 P.M. ABC
Ali will be confronting this season's prickly rose rejectees.http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelorette
19 Kids & Counting
TV's most fertile duo, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, and their 19 children start season 5 maintaining their practical and upbeat attitude despite the serious health issues surrounding baby daughter Josie. This is a gripping and heartbreaking development, making the family's loving bond leap off the scr...een. The drama is taken up a notch when the parents decide to pack up and move the rest of their kids out of Little Rock (site of Josie's hospital), and back home to Tontitown. (Tuesday 8/3, TLC, 9 P.M.)
http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/duggars/
DEN BROTHER'S HUTCH DANO
TV ROYAL-TY
The Zeke and Luther actor, 18, starred in the Disney Channel movie, aired Aug.13.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutch_Dano
MONDAY 8/16
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
Twelve contenders who submitted their auditions via YouTube compete live for judge Piers Morgan et al (the winner proceeds to the semifinals). Here's hoping soulful singer Cam Hodges is in the mix! (NBC, 8 P.M.)
http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/
FRIDAY 8/20
GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Start the day grooving, Rihanna who has ruled the summer with her duet with Eminem, takes a break from her Last Girl on Earth tour to sing her hits as part of the show's concert lineup. (ABC, 7 A.M.)
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/
LIE TO ME
MON. 8/23 9 P.M. FOX
Latest case for Lightman (Tim Roth): trying to solve the abduction of his partner's boyfriend.
http://www.fox.com/lietome/
MONDAY 8/30
KATE PLUS 8
For this special, Kate Gosselin and her brood head to Manhattan to experience every touristy adventure from Times Square to the Statue of Liberty. But will Gosselin stay cool while dealing with hectic travel and a summer of record-breaking humidity? (TLC, 9 P.M.)
http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/kate-plus-eight/
FRIDAY 9/3
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers take center stage in this snappy follow-up to the 2008 smash TV movie. Once again, Mitchie (Lovato), her summer boyfriend, Shane (Joe Jonas), and the gang sing and dance in the wilds-only now, they must compete against a snobby new music camp across... the lake. Formulaic plot aside, the high-energy performances, such as Lovato's "Brand New Day" (cowritten by Kara DioGuardi!), are irresistible. (Disney Channel, 8 P.M.)
http://tv.disney.go.com/disneychannel/originalmovies/camprock2/
WEDNESDAY 9/8
Hellcats
Ashley Tisdale takes charge in rah-rah drama that needs a boost of fun
(CW, 9 P.M.)
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/hellcats
STAND UP TO CANCER
FRI. 9/10 8 P.M.
MULTIPLE NETWORKS
Telethon includes Maura Tierney, who battled the disease.
http://su2c.standup2cancer.org/theshow
MONDAY 9/13
Gossip Girl
***
The season 4 opener keeps up the momentum of May's cliffhanger and - MAGNIFIQUE! - places some of the drama in Paris. There, Serena (Blake Lively) and a heartbroken Blair (Leighton Meester) shop, hobnob with royalty and bond, unaware that Chuck (Ed Westwick) has been gunned down. Back in NYC, Dan (Penn Badgley) deals with a delightfully devious Georgina (Michelle Trachtenberg) and her baby news. All the story lines are freshened up by perfectly placed wit. Only new arrival Katie Cassidy lacks zest, though her mysterious character has potential. (CW, 9 P.M.)
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/gossip-girl
TUESDAY 9/14
PARENTHOOD
The family drama, a surprise hit, returns with welcome casting news. Adam (Peter Krause) has a tough new boss (the ever-likable Billy Baldwin) who crushes on whiny Sarah (Lauren Graham). And Minka Kelly continues her arc as a children's therapist. (NBC, 10 P.M.)
http://www.nbc.com/parenthood/
BETTER WITH YOU (ABC)
JoAnna Garcia and Jennifer Finnigan are sisters, each in a relationship, each unsure how to handle their wisecracking parents. This sitcom can't be dinged for its acting, which is smooth across the board, but it feels inorganic, like something cloned from the lab that houses the sitcom genome. It's a temperature-controlled How I Met Your Mother. **
http://abc.go.com/shows/better-with-you
COMMUNITY
THURS. 9/23
8 P.M. NBC
Betty White madness continues! She teaches anthropology as season 2 kicks off.
http://www.nbc.com/community/
Booze
Forget sweet. Today's roses stand out in a range of styles. From crisp and dry to refreshing and pleasantly fruity, the exciting rose selection delivers what's new, hot and trendy in pink.
Chivite Gran Feudo Rose
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=165845
PINOT NOIR
Certified carbon neutral, Cono Sur Pinot Noir (LCBO 341602, $10.95) is a great environmentally friendly option, packed with rich flavours of berries and spice, with supple tannins and a silky smooth texture.
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=341602
TGIF On The Rocks Mai Tai
LCBO 165993, $11.95
A delicious mix of rum and tropical flavours from the famous TGIF restaurant's recipe. With this ready-made mix, you'll be able to join your guests rather than work behind the bar, and relax and enjoy a taste of the islands right in your own backyard.
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=165993
ARGENTINE REDS
Tupungato Passo Doble (LCBO 620880, $13.95) is a unique and very successful experiment from Masi, the Italian producer best known for Amarone and Campofiorin. The company bought land in Tupungato, near Mendoza, in 1996 and is now producing Passo Doble using the ripasso double-fermentation method that give...s Campofiorin its special richness. A blend of Malbec and Corvina, it bursts with ripe, juicy flavours of mulberry, blackberry and cassis overlaid with resinous spice. This is a great wine for the price and I'd suggest buying an extra bottle to keep for Christmastime.
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=620880
BEER MATCHING
Barbeque and beer go together like ham and eggs-it's one of those classic combinations that just can't miss. But not all beer is created equal and there are some brews that will do more to show off your mastery at the grill. When it comes to choosing beer for your next barbeque, Globe and Mail wine expert Beppi Crosariol recommends reaching for a pilsner. "It's refreshing and versatile so it will suit whatever you've got on the grill," he says. "I'm a fan of the Czech Pilsner Urquell (LCBO 388900, 6 pk, $13.50), but also look for local pilsner-style microbrews."
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=388900
THE NAME GAME
GROONER GRUNER VELTLINER
LCBO 168625 $12.95
Many people have never heard of Gruner Vetliner, and even fewer can pronounce it. hence the cheeky name of this Austrian wine. A quintessential summer wine, it's crisp and refreshing with notes of sour apples and citrus. Pairing nicely with fish and chicken, it appeals to both experienced and budding wine lovers.
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=168625
Chivite Gran Feudo Rose
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=165845
PINOT NOIR
Certified carbon neutral, Cono Sur Pinot Noir (LCBO 341602, $10.95) is a great environmentally friendly option, packed with rich flavours of berries and spice, with supple tannins and a silky smooth texture.
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=341602
TGIF On The Rocks Mai Tai
LCBO 165993, $11.95
A delicious mix of rum and tropical flavours from the famous TGIF restaurant's recipe. With this ready-made mix, you'll be able to join your guests rather than work behind the bar, and relax and enjoy a taste of the islands right in your own backyard.
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=165993
ARGENTINE REDS
Tupungato Passo Doble (LCBO 620880, $13.95) is a unique and very successful experiment from Masi, the Italian producer best known for Amarone and Campofiorin. The company bought land in Tupungato, near Mendoza, in 1996 and is now producing Passo Doble using the ripasso double-fermentation method that give...s Campofiorin its special richness. A blend of Malbec and Corvina, it bursts with ripe, juicy flavours of mulberry, blackberry and cassis overlaid with resinous spice. This is a great wine for the price and I'd suggest buying an extra bottle to keep for Christmastime.
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=620880
BEER MATCHING
Barbeque and beer go together like ham and eggs-it's one of those classic combinations that just can't miss. But not all beer is created equal and there are some brews that will do more to show off your mastery at the grill. When it comes to choosing beer for your next barbeque, Globe and Mail wine expert Beppi Crosariol recommends reaching for a pilsner. "It's refreshing and versatile so it will suit whatever you've got on the grill," he says. "I'm a fan of the Czech Pilsner Urquell (LCBO 388900, 6 pk, $13.50), but also look for local pilsner-style microbrews."
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=388900
THE NAME GAME
GROONER GRUNER VELTLINER
LCBO 168625 $12.95
Many people have never heard of Gruner Vetliner, and even fewer can pronounce it. hence the cheeky name of this Austrian wine. A quintessential summer wine, it's crisp and refreshing with notes of sour apples and citrus. Pairing nicely with fish and chicken, it appeals to both experienced and budding wine lovers.
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=168625
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Ottawa events
A Company of Fools presents-Torchlight Shakespeare: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" directed by Al Connors beginning July 2nd and running, Monday to Saturday, in local parks 'til August 2nd.
http://www.ottawakiosk.com/ad.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.Fools.ca
Summer light show on Parliament Hill: Mosaika
Bring the family or come with friends to Ottawa's greatest summer light show. Set upon an impressive backdrop of our Parliament buildings, Mosaika is a show that can't be missed. July-Sept.
http://www.mosaika-sl.ca/mosaika.asp?m=home&lang=en
Murder On The Nile-Ottawa Little TheatreA mystery thriller by Agatha Christie
July 20 - 31, 2010
The perfect summer mysteryOttawa Little Theatre has been entertaining audiences with Murder Mysteries for almost 100 years - so we must know a thing or two about staging a classic Agatha Christie mystery. Add the exotic intri...gue of Egyptian sets and history and a chance to guess "Who Dunn It" and this is definately the making of a great summers night out. http://www.ottawalittletheatre.com/
They All Do It- Odyssey Theatre
"Theatre under the Stars” returns as Odyssey Theatre opens its 24th season with They All Do It, a seductive contemporary comedy inspired by Mozart’s opera, Cosi fan tutte. The play will run from July 29 – August 29, 2010, at Strathcona Park in Sandy Hill (Laurier Avenue East at Range Road)....
A world premiere by Ottawa playwright Janet Irwin, the production features a stunning set with Odyssey Theatre’s signature masks and costumes, as it skillfully weaves an entertaining plot full of disguises, beguiling encounters and zany tactics. They All Do It recounts the story of two young couples who gamble all for love — passions are inflamed, fidelity tested, dirty tricks played and all bets are off.
http://www.odysseytheatre.ca/
http://www.ottawakiosk.com/ad.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.Fools.ca
Summer light show on Parliament Hill: Mosaika
Bring the family or come with friends to Ottawa's greatest summer light show. Set upon an impressive backdrop of our Parliament buildings, Mosaika is a show that can't be missed. July-Sept.
http://www.mosaika-sl.ca/mosaika.asp?m=home&lang=en
Murder On The Nile-Ottawa Little TheatreA mystery thriller by Agatha Christie
July 20 - 31, 2010
The perfect summer mysteryOttawa Little Theatre has been entertaining audiences with Murder Mysteries for almost 100 years - so we must know a thing or two about staging a classic Agatha Christie mystery. Add the exotic intri...gue of Egyptian sets and history and a chance to guess "Who Dunn It" and this is definately the making of a great summers night out. http://www.ottawalittletheatre.com/
They All Do It- Odyssey Theatre
"Theatre under the Stars” returns as Odyssey Theatre opens its 24th season with They All Do It, a seductive contemporary comedy inspired by Mozart’s opera, Cosi fan tutte. The play will run from July 29 – August 29, 2010, at Strathcona Park in Sandy Hill (Laurier Avenue East at Range Road)....
A world premiere by Ottawa playwright Janet Irwin, the production features a stunning set with Odyssey Theatre’s signature masks and costumes, as it skillfully weaves an entertaining plot full of disguises, beguiling encounters and zany tactics. They All Do It recounts the story of two young couples who gamble all for love — passions are inflamed, fidelity tested, dirty tricks played and all bets are off.
http://www.odysseytheatre.ca/
Metro
SKINNY DOGS
Tuck your hot dogs into the pita-style Irresistibles White with Wholegrain Hot Dog Flatbread (pack of 8) and let the sausage be the star. Available at Metro Bakery department. Low-fat, cholesterol-free buns are easier to hold and taste great.
SALAD SENSATIONS
When it's too hot to cook, try the light and fresh Spring and Summer Salads in Summer Strawberry Romaine (600g). They come in colourful bowls that can go straight to the table, where it's a special occasion or a weeknight meal with the family.
DIVE IN
Irresistibles Life Smart Dip (227 g) is awesome with veggies. The Spinach low-fat variety has fewer calories than regular dips but tons of flavour.
PIZZA PLEASE!
Next time you need a pizza fix, try an authentic Stone Baked Crust Pizza (12-inch). You'll love the gourmet varieties that are all prepared in-store at Metro on their EXCLUSIVE stone baked crust, ready for you take home and bake fresh in your own oven. Choose from nine topping combos, including Pepperoni.
PASTA PERFECTION
It's easy to make fibre your friend with good-tasting products like Irresistibles Life Smart Macaroni with Prebiotic Fibre (450 g). The mcaroni provides 7 g of heart-healthy prebiotic fibre in each 85-g serving. Also available are Life Smart Penne Rigate with Prebiotic Fibre and many other varieties to top with your favourite sauce.
DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH
Busy lives and hectic schedules leave little time for healthy meal planning, but with fresh-tasting Irresistibles Life Smart Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage (6 x 591 mL), you can get vital nutrients on the go. Try Citrus Splash and add much needed vitamin C and A to your diet. With no artificial flavours or colours, and zero calories, it's a wise choice.
Tuck your hot dogs into the pita-style Irresistibles White with Wholegrain Hot Dog Flatbread (pack of 8) and let the sausage be the star. Available at Metro Bakery department. Low-fat, cholesterol-free buns are easier to hold and taste great.
SALAD SENSATIONS
When it's too hot to cook, try the light and fresh Spring and Summer Salads in Summer Strawberry Romaine (600g). They come in colourful bowls that can go straight to the table, where it's a special occasion or a weeknight meal with the family.
DIVE IN
Irresistibles Life Smart Dip (227 g) is awesome with veggies. The Spinach low-fat variety has fewer calories than regular dips but tons of flavour.
PIZZA PLEASE!
Next time you need a pizza fix, try an authentic Stone Baked Crust Pizza (12-inch). You'll love the gourmet varieties that are all prepared in-store at Metro on their EXCLUSIVE stone baked crust, ready for you take home and bake fresh in your own oven. Choose from nine topping combos, including Pepperoni.
PASTA PERFECTION
It's easy to make fibre your friend with good-tasting products like Irresistibles Life Smart Macaroni with Prebiotic Fibre (450 g). The mcaroni provides 7 g of heart-healthy prebiotic fibre in each 85-g serving. Also available are Life Smart Penne Rigate with Prebiotic Fibre and many other varieties to top with your favourite sauce.
DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH
Busy lives and hectic schedules leave little time for healthy meal planning, but with fresh-tasting Irresistibles Life Smart Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage (6 x 591 mL), you can get vital nutrients on the go. Try Citrus Splash and add much needed vitamin C and A to your diet. With no artificial flavours or colours, and zero calories, it's a wise choice.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7qEivYkgZM
Fist-pumpers!
Beat Dat Beat-Pauly D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q49qsl_0VwA
Imma Be-Black Eyed Peas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdAj-dBNCi4
OMG-Usher http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RnPB76mjxI
Over-Drake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lTB1pIg1y0
Pon De Floor-Major Lazer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxD_7S7bl8k
DARIUS RUCKER makes a heartfelt post-breakup plea on "Come Back Song," the country-rock first single from his upcoming third solo CD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIVtvgc8BPw
TRAILER CHOIR
Tailgate
This coed country's trio debut gets production from label chief Toby Keith. Will you like it? Depends on how much tailgating you've done.
http://www.amazon.ca/Tailgate-Trailer-Choir/dp/B003N5VOO0
DAVID GRAY
Foundling
After stumbling a bit on his last outing, 2009's Draw the Line, this British singer-songwriter quickly finds his footing again with an evocative, folk-inflected album in which you can lose yourself.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundling_(album)
KELLIE PICKLER
Wedding on the Way!
Kellie Pickler, 24, is touring and planning her wedding to songwriter Kyle Jacobs, 37. Plus, she'll perform on the CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock show September 1 (ABC, 8 P.M.).
http://abc.go.com/shows/cma-music-festival
Moby - In This World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GwlWJkrHSk&feature=fvst
AND THE MOON MAN GOES TO...
Chuck Arnold picks his faves for the Video Music Awards, airing Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on MTV
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
30 Seconds to Mars "Kings and Queens"
B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams "Airplanes"
Eminem "Not Afraid"
Florence + the Machine "Dog Days Are Over
Lady Gaga "Bad Romance"
*Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce "Telephone"
The only way Gaga could top herself? Bring on B!
BEST MALE VIDEO
B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams "Airplanes"
*Drake "Find Your Love"
Eminem "Not Afraid"
Jason Derulo "In My Head"
Usher featuring will.i.am "OMG"
With his cinematic clip, youngblood Drake edges out the resurgent Em.
BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Beyonce featuring Lady Gaga "Video Phone"
Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg "California Gurls"
Ke$ha "TiK ToK"
*Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"
Taylor Swift "Fifteen"
Gaga's is the big monster here. Better be no Taylor madness this time.
BEST ROCK VIDEO
30 Seconds to Mars "Kings and Queens"
*Florence + the Machine "Dog Days Are Over"
MGMT "Flash Delirium"
Muse "Uprising"
Paramore "Ignorance"
Flo rules with a vision of girl groups, tribal drummers and gospel choirs.
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2010/
Benn Watt - Guinea Pig
Amazing track.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF9xANBFdM4
OUT TUESDAY 9/14
Weezer
Hurley
***
When Weezer chose a pic of Lost's Jorge Garcia as its eighth CD's cover, it was clear their zaniness was still intact. But the alt-rockers again ably mine darker emotions too, like when singer Rivers Cuomo cries, "Make the hurt go away" on "Run Away." (Epitaph)
http://www.dailybreeze.com/lifeandculture/ci_16104447
Mavis Staples
You Are Not Alone
****
Gospel/R&B
You know something serious is up when Mavis Staples is playing Lollapalooza. The 71-year-old R&B-gospel great was joined by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy during her performance at the Chicago music festival last month, but the unlikely pair had already teamed up to make this inspired album of spirituals and soul-sanctified covers. With Tweedy keeping it real authentic behind the boards, Staples takes it to church on traditionals, two songs from dad Pop Staples and others by John Fogerty and Randy Newman. Tweedy also contributes two originals, including the title track, on which Staples provides the comfort of a higher power.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10675839
Fist-pumpers!
Beat Dat Beat-Pauly D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q49qsl_0VwA
Imma Be-Black Eyed Peas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdAj-dBNCi4
OMG-Usher http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RnPB76mjxI
Over-Drake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lTB1pIg1y0
Pon De Floor-Major Lazer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxD_7S7bl8k
DARIUS RUCKER makes a heartfelt post-breakup plea on "Come Back Song," the country-rock first single from his upcoming third solo CD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIVtvgc8BPw
TRAILER CHOIR
Tailgate
This coed country's trio debut gets production from label chief Toby Keith. Will you like it? Depends on how much tailgating you've done.
http://www.amazon.ca/Tailgate-Trailer-Choir/dp/B003N5VOO0
DAVID GRAY
Foundling
After stumbling a bit on his last outing, 2009's Draw the Line, this British singer-songwriter quickly finds his footing again with an evocative, folk-inflected album in which you can lose yourself.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundling_(album)
KELLIE PICKLER
Wedding on the Way!
Kellie Pickler, 24, is touring and planning her wedding to songwriter Kyle Jacobs, 37. Plus, she'll perform on the CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock show September 1 (ABC, 8 P.M.).
http://abc.go.com/shows/cma-music-festival
Moby - In This World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GwlWJkrHSk&feature=fvst
AND THE MOON MAN GOES TO...
Chuck Arnold picks his faves for the Video Music Awards, airing Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on MTV
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
30 Seconds to Mars "Kings and Queens"
B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams "Airplanes"
Eminem "Not Afraid"
Florence + the Machine "Dog Days Are Over
Lady Gaga "Bad Romance"
*Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce "Telephone"
The only way Gaga could top herself? Bring on B!
BEST MALE VIDEO
B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams "Airplanes"
*Drake "Find Your Love"
Eminem "Not Afraid"
Jason Derulo "In My Head"
Usher featuring will.i.am "OMG"
With his cinematic clip, youngblood Drake edges out the resurgent Em.
BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Beyonce featuring Lady Gaga "Video Phone"
Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg "California Gurls"
Ke$ha "TiK ToK"
*Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"
Taylor Swift "Fifteen"
Gaga's is the big monster here. Better be no Taylor madness this time.
BEST ROCK VIDEO
30 Seconds to Mars "Kings and Queens"
*Florence + the Machine "Dog Days Are Over"
MGMT "Flash Delirium"
Muse "Uprising"
Paramore "Ignorance"
Flo rules with a vision of girl groups, tribal drummers and gospel choirs.
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2010/
Benn Watt - Guinea Pig
Amazing track.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF9xANBFdM4
OUT TUESDAY 9/14
Weezer
Hurley
***
When Weezer chose a pic of Lost's Jorge Garcia as its eighth CD's cover, it was clear their zaniness was still intact. But the alt-rockers again ably mine darker emotions too, like when singer Rivers Cuomo cries, "Make the hurt go away" on "Run Away." (Epitaph)
http://www.dailybreeze.com/lifeandculture/ci_16104447
Mavis Staples
You Are Not Alone
****
Gospel/R&B
You know something serious is up when Mavis Staples is playing Lollapalooza. The 71-year-old R&B-gospel great was joined by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy during her performance at the Chicago music festival last month, but the unlikely pair had already teamed up to make this inspired album of spirituals and soul-sanctified covers. With Tweedy keeping it real authentic behind the boards, Staples takes it to church on traditionals, two songs from dad Pop Staples and others by John Fogerty and Randy Newman. Tweedy also contributes two originals, including the title track, on which Staples provides the comfort of a higher power.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10675839
Monday, July 19, 2010
Quotes
"I like clothes, you know. I dig fabrics. One of my favorite clothing patterns is camouflage. Because when you’re in the woods it makes you blend in. But when you’re not it does just the opposite. It’s like, ‘Hey, there’s an asshole.’ But when you’re in the woods you’re like, ‘Is there an asshole out here?’ They look like trees."
"Now goes the sun under the wood,
I pity, Mary, thy fair face.
Now goes the sun under the tree,
I pity, Mary, thy son and thee."
-Anon, Thirteenth Century
"We could be meeting Jacob and the angel
We could be meeting our sleeplessness"
-Charles Simic
Sexy
eeeee :)
"it is the nature of a man as he grows older to protest against change, particularly change for the better."
-John Steinbeck
i'm not looking back, but only looking forward.
"The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind."
-Maya Angelou
just holding on
“Vivre un moment ma folie."
beautiful things
its all the little things that keep me going. the things i have to look forward to.
HelloGoodbye
“It’s those small things that you do for me, that seem to be so inconsequential to you, that move me more than I will ever be able to tell."
"Fuck you,"..."You're crazy."
wishy washy
i probably say the meanest words to the ones i love most
i probably come across as everything i’m not
i probably like you more than you think
i probably will be gone
"It does not matter how slow you go so long as you don't stop."
"I need you to be-" I said, and...
"Be what?" she said, opening her...
"Not sad," I said.
"And the less you give, the more I want so foolishly."
…
so i’m drinking these drinks
just to make it okay
and i’m taking these pills
just to make me feel safe
i’ll take a drag off this cig
to forget where i came
and i’ll sleep with you tonight
to forget who i am
"We are what we pretend to be."
-Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
"I wonder if it's possible to have a love affair that lasts forever."
"Dying seems less sad than having lived too little."
-Gloria Steinem
"Now goes the sun under the wood,
I pity, Mary, thy fair face.
Now goes the sun under the tree,
I pity, Mary, thy son and thee."
-Anon, Thirteenth Century
"We could be meeting Jacob and the angel
We could be meeting our sleeplessness"
-Charles Simic
Sexy
eeeee :)
"it is the nature of a man as he grows older to protest against change, particularly change for the better."
-John Steinbeck
i'm not looking back, but only looking forward.
"The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind."
-Maya Angelou
just holding on
“Vivre un moment ma folie."
beautiful things
its all the little things that keep me going. the things i have to look forward to.
HelloGoodbye
“It’s those small things that you do for me, that seem to be so inconsequential to you, that move me more than I will ever be able to tell."
"Fuck you,"..."You're crazy."
wishy washy
i probably say the meanest words to the ones i love most
i probably come across as everything i’m not
i probably like you more than you think
i probably will be gone
"It does not matter how slow you go so long as you don't stop."
"I need you to be-" I said, and...
"Be what?" she said, opening her...
"Not sad," I said.
"And the less you give, the more I want so foolishly."
…
so i’m drinking these drinks
just to make it okay
and i’m taking these pills
just to make me feel safe
i’ll take a drag off this cig
to forget where i came
and i’ll sleep with you tonight
to forget who i am
"We are what we pretend to be."
-Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
"I wonder if it's possible to have a love affair that lasts forever."
"Dying seems less sad than having lived too little."
-Gloria Steinem
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Proof the world is getting worse day by day
1. A long-simmering feud between two Toronto neighbours escalates during a dispute over a tree. One neighbour collapses and has to be taken to the hospital.
2. Scientists from Rutgers University say that global warming has caused the Antarctic to join the Arctic in the ice-melting business.
3. Race horse Eight Belles is euthanized on the track after breaking both her ankles in the Kentucky Derby.
4. Six protected sea lions are found shot dead in the Columbia River.
5. Officials in Myanmar say the cyclone death toll stands at more than 10,000.
6. French scientists have invented a robot mouth that can chew with the help of sharp teeth and taste with the help of fake saliva. Ostensibly this is to analyze the taste of food. Indeed. The taste of human flesh, more likely.
7. A worldwide National Geographic survey finds that Canada is second-last when it comes to consumers giving a shit about the environment.
8. Two men are arrested in Houston after allegedly digging up a corpse to use the skull as a bong. How would that even work? There are a lot of holes in the cranium.
9. The UN says it is suspending further aids shipments to Myanmar because the food and supplies are being seized by the military junta.
10. In the Ukraine two die and eight are injured when an unauthorized amusement park carousel jumps off its track.
11. Tornado kills at least 23 people in Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia.
12. A toronto construction worker dies when a piece of sheet metal falls on him and slices through his hard hat.
13. Chinese state media say an estimated 18,000 people are buried in one earthquake-hit-city. The official confirmed death toll stands at 12,000.
14. A young girl carrying remote-controlled explosives walks into a command post and kills five Iraqi soldiers.
15. A Brampton man is under guard after his eleven-year-old son was found stabbed.
16. A cat chasing a mouse in Albanian capital Tirana’s main power station was the cause of a 72-hour blackout across parts of the city, the electricity company says.
17. Brush fires burn out of control in Alberta, threatening rural communities.
18. Canada loses to Russia at the world hockey championships.
19. Twenty-two Zimbabwean refugees have been killed as South African violence against foreigners takes a turn for the worse.
20. Whaling season starts for no good reason and despite a worldwide moratorium on the killing. 21. In Vienna, a man complains to a fellow subway passenger that she’s speaking too loudly on her cellphone. She promptly brings out some pepper spray, inadvertently injuring seventeen school children on the train.
22. A Canadian aid worker has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom in Haiti.
23. The death toll from the Chinese earthquake now stands at 55,000 with 25,000 still missing. In Myanmar, 134,000 are dead or missing.
24. German police say they’ve taken custody of a seven-month-old boy after his parents put him up for sale on eBay, asking one Euro.
25. A man carrying a curved, “pirate-style” sword in Macy’s in New York is arrested despite protesting that he’s a member of a kickball team whose players often dress up as pirates.
26. A Windsor man gets just 90 days for mutilating a dog by cutting off its ears.
27. Vancouver police are investigating a case in which parents may have put their baby girl up for sale on Craiglist. What is this? International Sell Your Baby On The Web Month?
28. A nineteen year old man is shot dead across the street from a Toronto school.
29. A York University student says security at Kelowna airport forced her to remove and stow a five-cm. silver Colt .45 pendant for security reasons.
30. A Japanese man who’d noticed his food disappearing set up cameras at his house and discovered that a woman was living in his wardrobe. “She seems to have lived there for about a year, but not all the time,” police say.
31. Sarah Jessica Parker, to her horror, discovers that the dress she wore to the premiere of Sex and the City has been worn in public before. By Lindsay Lohan
2. Scientists from Rutgers University say that global warming has caused the Antarctic to join the Arctic in the ice-melting business.
3. Race horse Eight Belles is euthanized on the track after breaking both her ankles in the Kentucky Derby.
4. Six protected sea lions are found shot dead in the Columbia River.
5. Officials in Myanmar say the cyclone death toll stands at more than 10,000.
6. French scientists have invented a robot mouth that can chew with the help of sharp teeth and taste with the help of fake saliva. Ostensibly this is to analyze the taste of food. Indeed. The taste of human flesh, more likely.
7. A worldwide National Geographic survey finds that Canada is second-last when it comes to consumers giving a shit about the environment.
8. Two men are arrested in Houston after allegedly digging up a corpse to use the skull as a bong. How would that even work? There are a lot of holes in the cranium.
9. The UN says it is suspending further aids shipments to Myanmar because the food and supplies are being seized by the military junta.
10. In the Ukraine two die and eight are injured when an unauthorized amusement park carousel jumps off its track.
11. Tornado kills at least 23 people in Missouri, Oklahoma and Georgia.
12. A toronto construction worker dies when a piece of sheet metal falls on him and slices through his hard hat.
13. Chinese state media say an estimated 18,000 people are buried in one earthquake-hit-city. The official confirmed death toll stands at 12,000.
14. A young girl carrying remote-controlled explosives walks into a command post and kills five Iraqi soldiers.
15. A Brampton man is under guard after his eleven-year-old son was found stabbed.
16. A cat chasing a mouse in Albanian capital Tirana’s main power station was the cause of a 72-hour blackout across parts of the city, the electricity company says.
17. Brush fires burn out of control in Alberta, threatening rural communities.
18. Canada loses to Russia at the world hockey championships.
19. Twenty-two Zimbabwean refugees have been killed as South African violence against foreigners takes a turn for the worse.
20. Whaling season starts for no good reason and despite a worldwide moratorium on the killing. 21. In Vienna, a man complains to a fellow subway passenger that she’s speaking too loudly on her cellphone. She promptly brings out some pepper spray, inadvertently injuring seventeen school children on the train.
22. A Canadian aid worker has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom in Haiti.
23. The death toll from the Chinese earthquake now stands at 55,000 with 25,000 still missing. In Myanmar, 134,000 are dead or missing.
24. German police say they’ve taken custody of a seven-month-old boy after his parents put him up for sale on eBay, asking one Euro.
25. A man carrying a curved, “pirate-style” sword in Macy’s in New York is arrested despite protesting that he’s a member of a kickball team whose players often dress up as pirates.
26. A Windsor man gets just 90 days for mutilating a dog by cutting off its ears.
27. Vancouver police are investigating a case in which parents may have put their baby girl up for sale on Craiglist. What is this? International Sell Your Baby On The Web Month?
28. A nineteen year old man is shot dead across the street from a Toronto school.
29. A York University student says security at Kelowna airport forced her to remove and stow a five-cm. silver Colt .45 pendant for security reasons.
30. A Japanese man who’d noticed his food disappearing set up cameras at his house and discovered that a woman was living in his wardrobe. “She seems to have lived there for about a year, but not all the time,” police say.
31. Sarah Jessica Parker, to her horror, discovers that the dress she wore to the premiere of Sex and the City has been worn in public before. By Lindsay Lohan
Current Movies
The Bounty Hunter. Cute!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bounty_Hunter_(2010_film)
Chloe. Very good!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloe_(film)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Another very good one!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_with_the_Dragon_Tattoo_(film)
Inception. Loved it! And looove Leo!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inception_(film)
A Single Man
Colin Firth earned an Oscar nod for his devastating portrayal of a gay professor who contemplates suicide after teh death of his lover in 1962. While first-time filmmaker Tom Ford relies too heavily on art direction-shooting the drama with a glossiness that sometimes distracts from the emotional story-the a...cting soars. Watch for Julianne Moore's small but affecting role as Firth's BFF, who plants an aching kiss on him, showing that she desires more than friendship.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Single_Man_(film)
Charlie St. Cloud
BREAKOUT BROTHER DAVE FRANCO
James' little brother buddies up to Zac Efron in Charlie St. Cloud, out July 30.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_St._Cloud_(film)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bounty_Hunter_(2010_film)
Chloe. Very good!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloe_(film)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Another very good one!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_with_the_Dragon_Tattoo_(film)
Inception. Loved it! And looove Leo!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inception_(film)
A Single Man
Colin Firth earned an Oscar nod for his devastating portrayal of a gay professor who contemplates suicide after teh death of his lover in 1962. While first-time filmmaker Tom Ford relies too heavily on art direction-shooting the drama with a glossiness that sometimes distracts from the emotional story-the a...cting soars. Watch for Julianne Moore's small but affecting role as Firth's BFF, who plants an aching kiss on him, showing that she desires more than friendship.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Single_Man_(film)
Charlie St. Cloud
BREAKOUT BROTHER DAVE FRANCO
James' little brother buddies up to Zac Efron in Charlie St. Cloud, out July 30.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_St._Cloud_(film)
Monday, July 12, 2010
Beauty Reporter
Power Pills!
Dermatologists are buzzing about the megadose of antioxidants in a new line of supplements called Immuno-Viva Core. Studies have shown that taking either the soft gels or the cold-pressed oil for 60 days can prevent and repair cell damage while boosting immunity, and no wonder: A teaspoon of the Liquid Cor...e oil contains several pounds of black raspberries and black cumin seeds (the former are rich in antioxidants, the latter in omega-6 fatty acids).
http://www.immunoviva.com/natural_antioxidant_supplements/core.htm
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Calypso Blue.
Seen on Annalynne Mccord! ;)
http://www.sallyhansen.com/product.cfm?product=385&shade=1651
Benefit the Porefessional balm
http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B003OIPJZ6/ref=sr_11_1/181-1546570-0594608?ie=UTF8&bcBrand=core&nodeID
Garnier Fructis Style XXL Volume Thickening Mousse
To use on roots!
http://www.garnierusa.com/
"Natural" and "subtle" are just about the last two words associated with volumizing mascaras-products that usually aim to make your lashes look as fake as possible. But Lancome Definicils Precious Cells Amplifying Mascara just might offer a new paradigm, employing creamy waxes that make lashes look longer and thicker, but in a tasteful, softer way. "This isn't a drag-queen situation," says makeup artist Pati Dubroff, who tested it. "It offers a decent amount of volume and is very natural-looking-and one coat was enough for a smooth, silky finish.
http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/mascara/definicils-precious-cells.aspx?noflash=0
For Him,
The Gillette Fusion ProGlide
New for him, is the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Shaving system. It improves on the 5-bladed Gillette Fusion shaving system by offering seven upgrades-the most prominent: thinner, finer blades with increased stability to help the razor glide across a man's face while shaving.
http://www.gillette.com/en/us/products/razors/proglide/fusion-proglide-power-razor.aspx
Vaseline Sheer Infusion
The stratum corneum is the name for our protective skin barrier and it is made up of multiple layers - the surface, the core and deep down. Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3, is a revolutionary powerful, patent pending moisturizing complex that combines three ingredients to infuse and suspend moisture across all three layers of your skin. This unprecedented technology results in substantially more hydration, leading to healthy-looking, moisturized skin and an unmatched silky skin feel.
http://www.vaseline.com/Product.aspx?Path=Consumer%2FOurProducts%2FStratys3
Chanel Le Vernis nail color in Paradoxal
Celeb nail pro Tom Bachik's predictions for this year's hot hues: "Edgy dark purple or full-coverage beige."
http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Nails-LE-VERNIS-89314
Dermatologists are buzzing about the megadose of antioxidants in a new line of supplements called Immuno-Viva Core. Studies have shown that taking either the soft gels or the cold-pressed oil for 60 days can prevent and repair cell damage while boosting immunity, and no wonder: A teaspoon of the Liquid Cor...e oil contains several pounds of black raspberries and black cumin seeds (the former are rich in antioxidants, the latter in omega-6 fatty acids).
http://www.immunoviva.com/natural_antioxidant_supplements/core.htm
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Calypso Blue.
Seen on Annalynne Mccord! ;)
http://www.sallyhansen.com/product.cfm?product=385&shade=1651
Benefit the Porefessional balm
http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B003OIPJZ6/ref=sr_11_1/181-1546570-0594608?ie=UTF8&bcBrand=core&nodeID
Garnier Fructis Style XXL Volume Thickening Mousse
To use on roots!
http://www.garnierusa.com/
"Natural" and "subtle" are just about the last two words associated with volumizing mascaras-products that usually aim to make your lashes look as fake as possible. But Lancome Definicils Precious Cells Amplifying Mascara just might offer a new paradigm, employing creamy waxes that make lashes look longer and thicker, but in a tasteful, softer way. "This isn't a drag-queen situation," says makeup artist Pati Dubroff, who tested it. "It offers a decent amount of volume and is very natural-looking-and one coat was enough for a smooth, silky finish.
http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/mascara/definicils-precious-cells.aspx?noflash=0
For Him,
The Gillette Fusion ProGlide
New for him, is the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Shaving system. It improves on the 5-bladed Gillette Fusion shaving system by offering seven upgrades-the most prominent: thinner, finer blades with increased stability to help the razor glide across a man's face while shaving.
http://www.gillette.com/en/us/products/razors/proglide/fusion-proglide-power-razor.aspx
Vaseline Sheer Infusion
The stratum corneum is the name for our protective skin barrier and it is made up of multiple layers - the surface, the core and deep down. Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3, is a revolutionary powerful, patent pending moisturizing complex that combines three ingredients to infuse and suspend moisture across all three layers of your skin. This unprecedented technology results in substantially more hydration, leading to healthy-looking, moisturized skin and an unmatched silky skin feel.
http://www.vaseline.com/Product.aspx?Path=Consumer%2FOurProducts%2FStratys3
Chanel Le Vernis nail color in Paradoxal
Celeb nail pro Tom Bachik's predictions for this year's hot hues: "Edgy dark purple or full-coverage beige."
http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Nails-LE-VERNIS-89314
Urban Outfitters Love!
Nail Transfers
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=18597518&parentid=BEAUTY_NAIL_ART&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=203&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=BEAUTY_NAIL_ART&popId=BEAUTY_NAILS&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Mary Jane's Hash Brownies by Jimmy Lee Shreeve
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=18200154&parentid=A_ENT_BOOKS_DIY&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=48846&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=A_ENT_BOOKS_DIY&popId=A_ENT_BOOKS&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Urban Renewal Vintage Boys Blazer
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=18477638&parentid=W_RENEWAL_CLOTHING&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,&navCount=315&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_RENEWAL_CLOTHING&popId=W_APP_RENEWAL&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Silence & Noise Hi-Rise Twig Jean-Black
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=18786079&parentid=W_JEANS_SKINNY&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C+product.marketingPriority&navCount=35&navAction=poppushpush&color&pushId=W_JEANS_SKIN...NY&popId=W_APP_JEANS&prepushId&selectedProductSize
Rock Soaps
TURQUOISE
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=17673641&parentid=BEAUTY_HAIRSKIN_BODY&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C+product.marketingPriority&navCount=1043&navAction=poppushpus...h&color&pushId=BEAUTY_HAIRSKIN_BODY&popId=BEAUTY_HAIRSKIN&prepushId&selectedProductSize
Lego Stereo Alarm Clock
GREEN
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=16666513&parentid=A_ELECTRONICS_CLOCKS&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C+product.marketingPriority&navCount=35&navAction=pop...pushpush&color&pushId=A_ELECTRONICS_CLOCKS&popId=APARTMENT_MEDIA&prepushId&selectedProductSize
DIY Mini Boombox Speaker
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=17220476&parentid=A_FURN_DESIGN_CREATE&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C&navCount=21&navAction=poppushpush&color&pushId=A_FURN_D...ESIGN_CREATE&popId=A_FURN_DESIGN&prepushId&selectedProductSizeSee
Sparkle & Fade Easy Slip
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=18918557&parentid=W_INTIMATES_SLIPSANDSLEEP&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C+product.marketingPriority&navCount=231&navAction=p...oppushpush&color&pushId=W_INTIMATES_SLIPSANDSLEEP&popId=W_INTIMATES&prepushId&selectedProductSize
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=18597518&parentid=BEAUTY_NAIL_ART&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=203&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=BEAUTY_NAIL_ART&popId=BEAUTY_NAILS&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Mary Jane's Hash Brownies by Jimmy Lee Shreeve
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=18200154&parentid=A_ENT_BOOKS_DIY&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=48846&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=A_ENT_BOOKS_DIY&popId=A_ENT_BOOKS&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Urban Renewal Vintage Boys Blazer
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=18477638&parentid=W_RENEWAL_CLOTHING&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,&navCount=315&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_RENEWAL_CLOTHING&popId=W_APP_RENEWAL&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=
Silence & Noise Hi-Rise Twig Jean-Black
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=18786079&parentid=W_JEANS_SKINNY&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C+product.marketingPriority&navCount=35&navAction=poppushpush&color&pushId=W_JEANS_SKIN...NY&popId=W_APP_JEANS&prepushId&selectedProductSize
Rock Soaps
TURQUOISE
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=17673641&parentid=BEAUTY_HAIRSKIN_BODY&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C+product.marketingPriority&navCount=1043&navAction=poppushpus...h&color&pushId=BEAUTY_HAIRSKIN_BODY&popId=BEAUTY_HAIRSKIN&prepushId&selectedProductSize
Lego Stereo Alarm Clock
GREEN
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=16666513&parentid=A_ELECTRONICS_CLOCKS&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C+product.marketingPriority&navCount=35&navAction=pop...pushpush&color&pushId=A_ELECTRONICS_CLOCKS&popId=APARTMENT_MEDIA&prepushId&selectedProductSize
DIY Mini Boombox Speaker
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=17220476&parentid=A_FURN_DESIGN_CREATE&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C&navCount=21&navAction=poppushpush&color&pushId=A_FURN_D...ESIGN_CREATE&popId=A_FURN_DESIGN&prepushId&selectedProductSizeSee
Sparkle & Fade Easy Slip
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=18918557&parentid=W_INTIMATES_SLIPSANDSLEEP&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C+product.marketingPriority&navCount=231&navAction=p...oppushpush&color&pushId=W_INTIMATES_SLIPSANDSLEEP&popId=W_INTIMATES&prepushId&selectedProductSize
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Must Try Before You Die Tastes!
Bewitching baking from the Scone Witch
Since the 1980s, Heather Matthews has bewitched our taste buds with the rich and flaky queen of Anglo-Saxon baking: the scone. The Scone Witch offers a daily selection of three savoury and five sweet scones. Pick them up baked, or bake them yourself and have your friends think they're homemade. $1.90 each. 388 Albert St.
http://www.ottawaxpress.ca/food/food.aspx?iIDArticle=5599
Chicken tikka wrap
Arguably the best lunch to be found in the Byward Market: fresh blistered naan stuffed and rolled with moist tandoori chicken breast, chopped lettuce, and a creamy-sweet spiced mayo. $6.60. Shafali's Bazaar, 55 Byward Market.
http://www.shafali.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog...&id=35&Itemid=54
Raspberry mini cheese-cakes
A three-bite morsel that's as cute as a button. Good balance between creamy and dry. $2 each. Second Avenue Sweets, 151B Second Ave.
http://ottawafoodies.com/vendor/1370
Memories' triple berry pie
Raspberries, blackberries, and cranberries. Oh, my! This stunning deep-dish wonder is refreshingly tart, bursting with bright berry flavour, and topped with crunchy brown sugar oat crumble. The only thing better? Three words: a la mode.
$7.25. Memories, 7 Clarence St.
Kefir
Russia's answer to yogourt, kefir tastes more complex, with a slight sweetness balancing the sour. $5.99/kg. Sold in a returnable glass jar ($1 deposit). Herb & Spice Shop, 1310 Wellington St. W.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir
Meatball sandwich at Parma Ravioli
Comfort food like no other. Huge and messy, dripping with sauce and cheese. Eat, then nap. $8. Parma Ravioli, 1314 Wellington St. W.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/250/1513286/restaurant/Westboro/Parma-Ravioli-Ottawa
Argan oil
Liquid Moroccan gold. Drizzle argan oil over a dish of potatoes and wild mushrooms to add a round, nutty flavour. $13.99/50 mL. Byward Fruit Market, 36 Byward Market Sq.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argan_oil
Queen Elizabeth Cake
An old-fashioned moist, dense cake filled with dates is topped with a toasted-coconut walnut icing. In this case, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. $2.25/square. Bread & Roses Bakery, 11 Beechwood Ave.
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/bread-and-roses-bakery-ottawa
Tower-O-Rings from The Works Twelve hot, golden, deep-friend onion rings come stacked around a metal spike and are served with a choice of 12 dips - from chipotle mayo to garlicky beachhouse to smoky barbeque. They are a favourite preamble to the meaty and fried experience that is dining at The Works. Don't tell your cardiologist; just enjoy the perfect rings that stay put when you bite into them - no hot onion sliding out at first bite - and meet every craving for fried, salty good-ness. $9.41. The Works, 326 Richmond Rd., and four other locations.
http://www.worksburger.com/
Soul food from Jean Albert's Roll up your sleeves, grab a bottle of Frank's RedHot sauce, and dig into a plateful of crispy, southern-fried chicken; meaty, sweet, and boozy falling-off-the-bone pork ribs; and sides such as collard greens, mac and cheese, creamed corn, and candied yams. Save room for the decadent old-fashioned desserts: banana pudding, peach cobbler, and sweet potato pie. You'll be glad you did. Jean Albert's, 495 Somerset St. W.
http://ottawafoodies.com/vendor/1530
Since the 1980s, Heather Matthews has bewitched our taste buds with the rich and flaky queen of Anglo-Saxon baking: the scone. The Scone Witch offers a daily selection of three savoury and five sweet scones. Pick them up baked, or bake them yourself and have your friends think they're homemade. $1.90 each. 388 Albert St.
http://www.ottawaxpress.ca/food/food.aspx?iIDArticle=5599
Chicken tikka wrap
Arguably the best lunch to be found in the Byward Market: fresh blistered naan stuffed and rolled with moist tandoori chicken breast, chopped lettuce, and a creamy-sweet spiced mayo. $6.60. Shafali's Bazaar, 55 Byward Market.
http://www.shafali.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog...&id=35&Itemid=54
Raspberry mini cheese-cakes
A three-bite morsel that's as cute as a button. Good balance between creamy and dry. $2 each. Second Avenue Sweets, 151B Second Ave.
http://ottawafoodies.com/vendor/1370
Memories' triple berry pie
Raspberries, blackberries, and cranberries. Oh, my! This stunning deep-dish wonder is refreshingly tart, bursting with bright berry flavour, and topped with crunchy brown sugar oat crumble. The only thing better? Three words: a la mode.
$7.25. Memories, 7 Clarence St.
Kefir
Russia's answer to yogourt, kefir tastes more complex, with a slight sweetness balancing the sour. $5.99/kg. Sold in a returnable glass jar ($1 deposit). Herb & Spice Shop, 1310 Wellington St. W.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir
Meatball sandwich at Parma Ravioli
Comfort food like no other. Huge and messy, dripping with sauce and cheese. Eat, then nap. $8. Parma Ravioli, 1314 Wellington St. W.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/250/1513286/restaurant/Westboro/Parma-Ravioli-Ottawa
Argan oil
Liquid Moroccan gold. Drizzle argan oil over a dish of potatoes and wild mushrooms to add a round, nutty flavour. $13.99/50 mL. Byward Fruit Market, 36 Byward Market Sq.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argan_oil
Queen Elizabeth Cake
An old-fashioned moist, dense cake filled with dates is topped with a toasted-coconut walnut icing. In this case, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. $2.25/square. Bread & Roses Bakery, 11 Beechwood Ave.
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/bread-and-roses-bakery-ottawa
Tower-O-Rings from The Works Twelve hot, golden, deep-friend onion rings come stacked around a metal spike and are served with a choice of 12 dips - from chipotle mayo to garlicky beachhouse to smoky barbeque. They are a favourite preamble to the meaty and fried experience that is dining at The Works. Don't tell your cardiologist; just enjoy the perfect rings that stay put when you bite into them - no hot onion sliding out at first bite - and meet every craving for fried, salty good-ness. $9.41. The Works, 326 Richmond Rd., and four other locations.
http://www.worksburger.com/
Soul food from Jean Albert's Roll up your sleeves, grab a bottle of Frank's RedHot sauce, and dig into a plateful of crispy, southern-fried chicken; meaty, sweet, and boozy falling-off-the-bone pork ribs; and sides such as collard greens, mac and cheese, creamed corn, and candied yams. Save room for the decadent old-fashioned desserts: banana pudding, peach cobbler, and sweet potato pie. You'll be glad you did. Jean Albert's, 495 Somerset St. W.
http://ottawafoodies.com/vendor/1530
Friday, July 9, 2010
Ottawa Indulgences
York Street Spa. Voted best salon 2009!
http://www.yorkstreetspa.com/main.html
Hummingbird MediSpa
The facial is superb!
http://www.hummingbirdmedispa.com/
Le Spa
Great massages!
http://www.lespa.ca/lespa_site/lespa_html/lespa_main.htm
http://www.yorkstreetspa.com/main.html
Hummingbird MediSpa
The facial is superb!
http://www.hummingbirdmedispa.com/
Le Spa
Great massages!
http://www.lespa.ca/lespa_site/lespa_html/lespa_main.htm
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Clothes & Shoes
All the ladies!!
http://store.americanapparel.ca/rsals365.html?cid=220
ALDO "Starace" suede platform sandals, $90. As seen on Olivia Palermo in N.Y.C.
http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/women/sandals/evening/78573132-starace/66
Kelsi Dagger Women's Juno Wedge
As seen on Audrina Patridge!
http://www.endless.com/dp/B002P3M22O/177-5487174-5050320?ie=UTF8&tag=endlesscj-20&creative=395021&linkCode=asn&suppressRedirect=1&creativeASIN=B002P3M22O
http://store.americanapparel.ca/rsals365.html?cid=220
ALDO "Starace" suede platform sandals, $90. As seen on Olivia Palermo in N.Y.C.
http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng/women/sandals/evening/78573132-starace/66
Kelsi Dagger Women's Juno Wedge
As seen on Audrina Patridge!
http://www.endless.com/dp/B002P3M22O/177-5487174-5050320?ie=UTF8&tag=endlesscj-20&creative=395021&linkCode=asn&suppressRedirect=1&creativeASIN=B002P3M22O
Pizza in Orleans!
Mama Rosa PIZZERIA
Free delivery over $10!
http://www.ottawaentertainment.ca/takeout/topmenu/Orleans/ormamarosas.pdf
PINEVIEW PIZZA
Free in-area delivery.
http://menuottawa.com/cities/ottawa/restaurants/pineview-pizza
TONY'S PIZZA
FAST, FREE DELIVERY on orders over $9.00
http://menuottawa.com/cities/ottawa/restaurants/tonys-pizza
COLONNADE CITY PIZZA
FREE Delivery
Recommend:
TWO TOPPINGS
http://menuottawa.com/cities/ottawa/restaurants/colonnade-city-pizza
Gabriel PIZZA
Recommend:
Jalapeno Poppers
GO CANADIAN!
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
PIZZA LA DIFFERENCE
FREE DELIVERY
Recommend
Bac-Olives (Bacon, olives)
http://menuottawa.com/cities/ottawa/restaurants/pizza-la-difference
Gabriel PIZZA
TEXAS BOLDEM
Chicken, Bacon, Hot Peppers, R. Onion topped with Texas Wing sauce
I do not recommend as it was too spicy!
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/
Gabriel PIZZA
Meatsa Pizza
Pepperoni, Ham, Italian Sausage, Bacon
Definitely a good one, especially if you like meat!
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
Gabriel PIZZA
Gabriel Deluxe
Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Green Olives, Onions, Bacon
I was impressed! My favorite so far.
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
Gabriel PIZZA
Mucho Mexicano
Ground beef, Tomato, Mushrooms, Hot Peppers, Black Olives, Red Onion
This combination of Mexican and pizza did not work for me.
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
Free delivery over $10!
http://www.ottawaentertainment.ca/takeout/topmenu/Orleans/ormamarosas.pdf
PINEVIEW PIZZA
Free in-area delivery.
http://menuottawa.com/cities/ottawa/restaurants/pineview-pizza
TONY'S PIZZA
FAST, FREE DELIVERY on orders over $9.00
http://menuottawa.com/cities/ottawa/restaurants/tonys-pizza
COLONNADE CITY PIZZA
FREE Delivery
Recommend:
TWO TOPPINGS
http://menuottawa.com/cities/ottawa/restaurants/colonnade-city-pizza
Gabriel PIZZA
Recommend:
Jalapeno Poppers
GO CANADIAN!
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
PIZZA LA DIFFERENCE
FREE DELIVERY
Recommend
Bac-Olives (Bacon, olives)
http://menuottawa.com/cities/ottawa/restaurants/pizza-la-difference
Gabriel PIZZA
TEXAS BOLDEM
Chicken, Bacon, Hot Peppers, R. Onion topped with Texas Wing sauce
I do not recommend as it was too spicy!
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/
Gabriel PIZZA
Meatsa Pizza
Pepperoni, Ham, Italian Sausage, Bacon
Definitely a good one, especially if you like meat!
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
Gabriel PIZZA
Gabriel Deluxe
Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Green Olives, Onions, Bacon
I was impressed! My favorite so far.
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
Gabriel PIZZA
Mucho Mexicano
Ground beef, Tomato, Mushrooms, Hot Peppers, Black Olives, Red Onion
This combination of Mexican and pizza did not work for me.
http://www.gabrielpizza.com/delivery.php
Monday, July 5, 2010
Best of Summer 2010
Fantastic ways to fill your summer days!
Mark yourself!
New Moon Tattoo
Summer's temperatures inspire the doffing of layers of clothes, so what better time to get inked? Take your design ideas to the artists at New Moon, and they'll work to customize a tattoo for you. Tip: Don't be that guy (or girl) who picks a design straight off the wall of the tattoo place-real tattoo aficionados will laugh at you.
http://www.newmoontattoo.com/
Spike it! Hope Volleyball SummerFest. Strut that six-pack, and flash that manly tan while helping out a great cause. The annual HOPE Volleyball SummerFest raises a big chunk of change for a whole host of community-based charities with recreational volleyball and live rock music at Mooney's Bay Beach. July 10.
http://www.hopehelps.com/
Rockburn Presents. CPAC, Sunday nights. Summer occasionally offers stimulating television. Every Sunday evening at 8 p.m., beginning July 4, CPAC will broadcast in-depth interviews conducted by Ken Rockburn with such celebrities as filmmaker Joel Cohen, consomer advocate Ralph Nader, designer Bruce Mau, and environmentalist Sheila Watt-Cloutier.
http://www.cpac.ca/forms/index.asp?dsp=template&act=view3&template_id=46&lang=e
Cloud Gazing
Anywhere
When was the last time you cloudgazed? No equipment required other than a grassy spot to stretch out, a half decent pair of eyes, and the imagination to see dragons, sailboats - you name it - in those shifting clouds. Don't worry if you drift off to sleep: alertness is overrated anyway.
Soak in Style
Le Nordik
When the frenetic pace of enjoyment threatens to overwhelm, head for the hills -- and a spa day in the Gatineaus. Relax in outdoor pools, enjoy a hot stone massage ($145), and indulge in tasty bites from their redesigned menu, such as brie stuffed with truffles ($9) and grilled bison sausage ($8) Admission to baths, $44.
Mark yourself!
New Moon Tattoo
Summer's temperatures inspire the doffing of layers of clothes, so what better time to get inked? Take your design ideas to the artists at New Moon, and they'll work to customize a tattoo for you. Tip: Don't be that guy (or girl) who picks a design straight off the wall of the tattoo place-real tattoo aficionados will laugh at you.
http://www.newmoontattoo.com/
Spike it! Hope Volleyball SummerFest. Strut that six-pack, and flash that manly tan while helping out a great cause. The annual HOPE Volleyball SummerFest raises a big chunk of change for a whole host of community-based charities with recreational volleyball and live rock music at Mooney's Bay Beach. July 10.
http://www.hopehelps.com/
Rockburn Presents. CPAC, Sunday nights. Summer occasionally offers stimulating television. Every Sunday evening at 8 p.m., beginning July 4, CPAC will broadcast in-depth interviews conducted by Ken Rockburn with such celebrities as filmmaker Joel Cohen, consomer advocate Ralph Nader, designer Bruce Mau, and environmentalist Sheila Watt-Cloutier.
http://www.cpac.ca/forms/index.asp?dsp=template&act=view3&template_id=46&lang=e
Cloud Gazing
Anywhere
When was the last time you cloudgazed? No equipment required other than a grassy spot to stretch out, a half decent pair of eyes, and the imagination to see dragons, sailboats - you name it - in those shifting clouds. Don't worry if you drift off to sleep: alertness is overrated anyway.
Soak in Style
Le Nordik
When the frenetic pace of enjoyment threatens to overwhelm, head for the hills -- and a spa day in the Gatineaus. Relax in outdoor pools, enjoy a hot stone massage ($145), and indulge in tasty bites from their redesigned menu, such as brie stuffed with truffles ($9) and grilled bison sausage ($8) Admission to baths, $44.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Books
Collision
by Jeff Abbott.
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Collision-Jeff-Abbott/9780451412751-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%27collision+jeff+abbott%27
The heart of the Matter
by Emily Giffin. I couldn't put it down!!
http://www.emilygiffin.com/books/heartofthematter.php
Single With Benefits
by Relentless Aaron.
http://books.google.ca/books?id=rdcxQX98dXEC&dq=single+with+benefits+relentless+aaron&source=bl&ots=3xXWZzhcUF&sig=NjVBmkroLKazdhVtk7w3CLB9huI&hl=en&ei=12Q7TOCBO4H78AbpxcSnBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBQQ6AEwAA
The Outlander
Gil Adamson
http://www.amazon.ca/Outlander-Gil-Adamson/dp/0887847927
DO PENGUINS HAVE KNEES? and other Imponderables
Mysteries of Everyday Life
Explained by
DAVID FELDMAN
http://www.amazon.com/Penguins-Have-Knees-David-Feldman/dp/006092327X
The Art of War
TRANSLATION, ESSAYS AND COMMENTARY BY THE DENMA TRANSLATION GROUP
Sun Tzu
http://www.suchns.com/
Skinny Italian
(Hyperion) by New Jersey's Teresa Guidice with Heather MacLean
Writing Style: Charming and authentic, with references to her "ma" and her "bubbies."
Surprisingly good advice: Avoid dried basil. "You might as well crumble dead leaves...over your food."
Plot twist: Her recipe for pasta puttanesca (Italian for "...whore's pasta") is named after Danielle.
Moral: "The Olive garden does not serve Italian food. They serve American-Italian food; and there's a big, big difference-a difference you will see in your big, big butt..."
http://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Italian-Enjoy-Bella-Great/dp/1401310354
The Homecoming Party
Carmine Abate
A poetic, harrowing and bewitching tale. A warm-hearted, linguistically vibrant novel, important, above all, for its powerful portrait of childhood.
http://www.amazon.com/Homecoming-Party-Europa-Editions/dp/1933372834
Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
WARNING: It's an adult book. One description is "salty." The language is not (remotely) for the kids. But, if you're not too bothered by the guy's language and blunt-like-a-sledgehammer approach, there's actually some amusing wisdom in there, and entertainment.
http://www.urbanoutfitte...rs.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=18375394&parentid=A_ENT_BOOKS_HUMOR&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C+product.marketingPriority&navCount=35&navAction=poppushpush&color&pushId=A_ENT_BOOKS_HUMOR&popId=A_ENT_BOOKS&prepushId&selectedProductSize
by Jeff Abbott.
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Collision-Jeff-Abbott/9780451412751-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%27collision+jeff+abbott%27
The heart of the Matter
by Emily Giffin. I couldn't put it down!!
http://www.emilygiffin.com/books/heartofthematter.php
Single With Benefits
by Relentless Aaron.
http://books.google.ca/books?id=rdcxQX98dXEC&dq=single+with+benefits+relentless+aaron&source=bl&ots=3xXWZzhcUF&sig=NjVBmkroLKazdhVtk7w3CLB9huI&hl=en&ei=12Q7TOCBO4H78AbpxcSnBg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBQQ6AEwAA
The Outlander
Gil Adamson
http://www.amazon.ca/Outlander-Gil-Adamson/dp/0887847927
DO PENGUINS HAVE KNEES? and other Imponderables
Mysteries of Everyday Life
Explained by
DAVID FELDMAN
http://www.amazon.com/Penguins-Have-Knees-David-Feldman/dp/006092327X
The Art of War
TRANSLATION, ESSAYS AND COMMENTARY BY THE DENMA TRANSLATION GROUP
Sun Tzu
http://www.suchns.com/
Skinny Italian
(Hyperion) by New Jersey's Teresa Guidice with Heather MacLean
Writing Style: Charming and authentic, with references to her "ma" and her "bubbies."
Surprisingly good advice: Avoid dried basil. "You might as well crumble dead leaves...over your food."
Plot twist: Her recipe for pasta puttanesca (Italian for "...whore's pasta") is named after Danielle.
Moral: "The Olive garden does not serve Italian food. They serve American-Italian food; and there's a big, big difference-a difference you will see in your big, big butt..."
http://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Italian-Enjoy-Bella-Great/dp/1401310354
The Homecoming Party
Carmine Abate
A poetic, harrowing and bewitching tale. A warm-hearted, linguistically vibrant novel, important, above all, for its powerful portrait of childhood.
http://www.amazon.com/Homecoming-Party-Europa-Editions/dp/1933372834
Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
WARNING: It's an adult book. One description is "salty." The language is not (remotely) for the kids. But, if you're not too bothered by the guy's language and blunt-like-a-sledgehammer approach, there's actually some amusing wisdom in there, and entertainment.
http://www.urbanoutfitte...rs.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor&sortby&id=18375394&parentid=A_ENT_BOOKS_HUMOR&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition%2C+product.marketingPriority&navCount=35&navAction=poppushpush&color&pushId=A_ENT_BOOKS_HUMOR&popId=A_ENT_BOOKS&prepushId&selectedProductSize
My journey to live a bigger & bolder life!
Walk across hot coals. I did Firewalk Canada with my mom in 2009. An inspiring and motivational experience!
http://fangshendo.com/firewalkcanada/
Exercise more. I joined the running room and plan to purchase a bicycle. I also do strength training exercises at home.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2300097_tone-arms-fast.htmlhttp://www.ehow.com/how_4930652_tone-stomach.htmlhttp://www.ehow.com/how_4510473_tone-inner-thighs.html
Arrange my books alphabetically by author. I love having my library so organized!
Become an organ donor. Such a simple thing (filling out a card) that could save somebody's life!http://organdonations.ca/help/organdonor/
Make soup from scratch. I made vegetable soup from scratch, and it was actually very good!
Be an extra in a movie. I was in the funeral scene of "Harry Knuckles and the Pearl Necklace". (Directed by Lee Demarbre)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0342510/
Put a dollar a day into a piggy bank. Slowly but surely saving!
Admit when I'm lying to myself. A very hard thing to do! It's necessary to have a constant reminder.
Make a point of keeping in touch with people I've met on my travels. That way you have friends (and a place to stay;)) all over the world!
Accept that my cat hates me. Sprinkles (R.I.P.) acted like he hated the affection that I gave him, but deep down I know that he loved it!
Flirt! It's fun, exciting, and healthy!
Be omnipotent. It means to have unlimited and/or universal power. I have unlimited power over the decisions that I make, and that's all I can ask for.
Compete in the eco challenge. Unfortunately this is impossible as it no longer exists.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eco-Challenge
Be friends with my ex. You liked the person you dated for a reason, so if it doesn't work out as a romantic relationship, at least you have a friend.
Don't waste time on self doubt. Always believe in myself!
Experience pleasure or joy at least once every day. I am very grateful when experiencing this.
Stop stuttering. I stutter when I'm nervous, but I've learned to concentrate on relaxing which definitely helps.
http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Stuttering
Have a friend who doesn't leave. Mine are: Angela Coombs, Amelie Plante, Anna Vetter, Chantelle MacLean, Genn Ouellet, Sarah Paluck, Stacey MacDonald, Victoria Eyndhoven. I am very grateful. Love you guys! :)
Grow a mustache. This is impossible for me, but I do know some women whom it may not be impossible for!
Be the protagonist of my life. Always remember that I'm the main character in my life!
Be a leader, not a follower. Do it my way!
http://www.ehow.com/how_4721256_be-leader-not-follower.html
Record my dreams. I am doing this in a dream journal as to get an overall view of the dreamscape of my mind.
http://www.amazon.com/Bedside-Dream-Journal-Nighttime-Memory/dp/0811870359/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1280448828&sr=8-2
Keep a dream journal. Refer to last point.
Go to a hockey game. The last game I attended was the Ottawa Senators vs the Washington Capitals in Feb 2010 for my dad's bday.
Breathe underwater. I have been able to accomplish this supernatural feat by snorkelling and scuba diving.
Visit an art gallery. The last gallery that I visited was Wall Space with my mom!
Read the fine print.
Learn double dutch. I learned this years ago, and still love it!
Find a hot emo guy. This is apparent in the media, but lacking in the Ottawa region. I challenge all hot emo guys to prove me wrong!
Have a kick-ass body that stops traffic. I'm exercising regularly and eating the best that I can, so I'm constantly working on it!
Stop daydreaming and seek my fortune. I will always daydream, but I'm also putting some effort into reaching my goals.
Live. I am living my life to the fullest!
Watch a hummingbird. My mom and I accomplished this in Cuba!
Be independent in my relationships instead of codependent.
Split my big goals into tiny easy-to-achieve tasks.
Show up. In other words, stick to my commitments.
Play fetch with my cat. I used to do this all the time with my late Sprinkles. :)
Stop binge eating. I used to binge eat unhealthy foods on Fridays, but I now stick to the view "everything in moderation."
Invent my own sandwich. A grilled cheese with bacon and jalapeno peppers. Afterwards, insert plain chips into the sandwich. Yum!
Claim I was at Woodstock. Kind of hard to do as Woodstock was in 1969.
Learn to dance to the beat. I was born with this ability (or at least learned it very young)!
Thank everyone. Always show gratitude for that which I appreciate.
Communicate without words. I do this all the time!
Play dress-up. As a child, I definitely did this!
Kiss people on both cheeks. I feel so fancy!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheek_kissing
Listen to a new piece of classical music every day.
Shed nonessentials. As I'm the opposite of a hoarder, this is not a problem!
Permit myself to like a piece of art without knowing why. I do this all the time!
Learn to spell hors d'oeuvres. Of course I know how to do this as I threw a champagne & hors d'oeuvres engagement party!
Develop a habit of organization. Do what I need to do NOW!
http://gigaom.com/collaboration/key-to-organization-the-habit-of-now/
Be more patient. Some of the best things in life require years of hard work and waiting.
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Patient
Have a clearer relationship with my friend with benefits. The only clear relationship in this circumstance is NO relationship. It's OVER!
Put down the toilet seat. I'll be sure the men in my life always do this!
Love without complications galore.
Carry a paperback book to read throughout the day. I've always done this, as I love to read.
Kiss women's hands. I will be sure the men in my life do this as well. We need gentlemen!
Think of sex as a gourmet dinner. Savour it!
Complete the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle. I completed it on August 22, 2010! :)
Exercise eight days a week. I definitely try to exercise every day!
Help find a cure for cancer. Anna Vetter and I ran as a team in the Underwear Affair, and raised $600 for cancer research! http://ot11.uncoverthecure.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ot11_homepage
Rethink first impressions.
Yearn. Everyone should, at some point, have a longing for someone or something and be filled with compassion.
Savour the spotlight.
Overcome my prejudices. I don't feel I have any as I have a completely open mind.
http://www.guruhabits.com/prejudice.html
Eliminate salt. I am always conciously trying to reduce my salt intake.
http://www.wikihow.com/Follow-a-Low-Sodium-Diet
Eat less fat. I eat less food with lots of fat and more foods with less fat, as well as buying leaner cuts of meat when grocery shopping.
Earn the respect of my colleagues.
http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/how-to-earn-respect-from-your-colleagues-496942.html
Eat more fat. I eat a balanced diet. I don't deprive myself.
http://fangshendo.com/firewalkcanada/
Exercise more. I joined the running room and plan to purchase a bicycle. I also do strength training exercises at home.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2300097_tone-arms-fast.htmlhttp://www.ehow.com/how_4930652_tone-stomach.htmlhttp://www.ehow.com/how_4510473_tone-inner-thighs.html
Arrange my books alphabetically by author. I love having my library so organized!
Become an organ donor. Such a simple thing (filling out a card) that could save somebody's life!http://organdonations.ca/help/organdonor/
Make soup from scratch. I made vegetable soup from scratch, and it was actually very good!Be an extra in a movie. I was in the funeral scene of "Harry Knuckles and the Pearl Necklace". (Directed by Lee Demarbre)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0342510/
Put a dollar a day into a piggy bank. Slowly but surely saving!
Admit when I'm lying to myself. A very hard thing to do! It's necessary to have a constant reminder.
Make a point of keeping in touch with people I've met on my travels. That way you have friends (and a place to stay;)) all over the world!
Accept that my cat hates me. Sprinkles (R.I.P.) acted like he hated the affection that I gave him, but deep down I know that he loved it!
Flirt! It's fun, exciting, and healthy!
Be omnipotent. It means to have unlimited and/or universal power. I have unlimited power over the decisions that I make, and that's all I can ask for.
Compete in the eco challenge. Unfortunately this is impossible as it no longer exists.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eco-Challenge
Be friends with my ex. You liked the person you dated for a reason, so if it doesn't work out as a romantic relationship, at least you have a friend.
Don't waste time on self doubt. Always believe in myself!
Experience pleasure or joy at least once every day. I am very grateful when experiencing this.
Stop stuttering. I stutter when I'm nervous, but I've learned to concentrate on relaxing which definitely helps.
http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Stuttering
Have a friend who doesn't leave. Mine are: Angela Coombs, Amelie Plante, Anna Vetter, Chantelle MacLean, Genn Ouellet, Sarah Paluck, Stacey MacDonald, Victoria Eyndhoven. I am very grateful. Love you guys! :)
Grow a mustache. This is impossible for me, but I do know some women whom it may not be impossible for!
Be the protagonist of my life. Always remember that I'm the main character in my life!
Be a leader, not a follower. Do it my way!
http://www.ehow.com/how_4721256_be-leader-not-follower.html
Record my dreams. I am doing this in a dream journal as to get an overall view of the dreamscape of my mind.
http://www.amazon.com/Bedside-Dream-Journal-Nighttime-Memory/dp/0811870359/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1280448828&sr=8-2
Keep a dream journal. Refer to last point.
Go to a hockey game. The last game I attended was the Ottawa Senators vs the Washington Capitals in Feb 2010 for my dad's bday.
Breathe underwater. I have been able to accomplish this supernatural feat by snorkelling and scuba diving.
Visit an art gallery. The last gallery that I visited was Wall Space with my mom!
Read the fine print.
Learn double dutch. I learned this years ago, and still love it!
Find a hot emo guy. This is apparent in the media, but lacking in the Ottawa region. I challenge all hot emo guys to prove me wrong!
Have a kick-ass body that stops traffic. I'm exercising regularly and eating the best that I can, so I'm constantly working on it!
Stop daydreaming and seek my fortune. I will always daydream, but I'm also putting some effort into reaching my goals.
Live. I am living my life to the fullest!
Watch a hummingbird. My mom and I accomplished this in Cuba!
Be independent in my relationships instead of codependent.
Split my big goals into tiny easy-to-achieve tasks.
Show up. In other words, stick to my commitments.
Play fetch with my cat. I used to do this all the time with my late Sprinkles. :)
Stop binge eating. I used to binge eat unhealthy foods on Fridays, but I now stick to the view "everything in moderation."
Invent my own sandwich. A grilled cheese with bacon and jalapeno peppers. Afterwards, insert plain chips into the sandwich. Yum!
Claim I was at Woodstock. Kind of hard to do as Woodstock was in 1969.
Learn to dance to the beat. I was born with this ability (or at least learned it very young)!
Thank everyone. Always show gratitude for that which I appreciate.
Communicate without words. I do this all the time!
Play dress-up. As a child, I definitely did this!
Kiss people on both cheeks. I feel so fancy!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheek_kissing
Listen to a new piece of classical music every day.
Shed nonessentials. As I'm the opposite of a hoarder, this is not a problem!
Permit myself to like a piece of art without knowing why. I do this all the time!
Learn to spell hors d'oeuvres. Of course I know how to do this as I threw a champagne & hors d'oeuvres engagement party!
Develop a habit of organization. Do what I need to do NOW!
http://gigaom.com/collaboration/key-to-organization-the-habit-of-now/
Be more patient. Some of the best things in life require years of hard work and waiting.
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Patient
Have a clearer relationship with my friend with benefits. The only clear relationship in this circumstance is NO relationship. It's OVER!
Put down the toilet seat. I'll be sure the men in my life always do this!
Love without complications galore.
Carry a paperback book to read throughout the day. I've always done this, as I love to read.
Kiss women's hands. I will be sure the men in my life do this as well. We need gentlemen!
Think of sex as a gourmet dinner. Savour it!
Complete the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle. I completed it on August 22, 2010! :)
Exercise eight days a week. I definitely try to exercise every day!
Help find a cure for cancer. Anna Vetter and I ran as a team in the Underwear Affair, and raised $600 for cancer research! http://ot11.uncoverthecure.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ot11_homepage
Rethink first impressions.
Yearn. Everyone should, at some point, have a longing for someone or something and be filled with compassion.
Bake a rhubarb pie from scratch. Mine was a bit tangy, but perfect with some ice cream!
Savour the spotlight.
Overcome my prejudices. I don't feel I have any as I have a completely open mind.
http://www.guruhabits.com/prejudice.html
Eliminate salt. I am always conciously trying to reduce my salt intake.
http://www.wikihow.com/Follow-a-Low-Sodium-Diet
Eat less fat. I eat less food with lots of fat and more foods with less fat, as well as buying leaner cuts of meat when grocery shopping.
Earn the respect of my colleagues.
http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/how-to-earn-respect-from-your-colleagues-496942.html
Eat more fat. I eat a balanced diet. I don't deprive myself.
Classic Movies
Donnie Darko. A classic. But, a weird one!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnie_Darko
Casablanca. Great film! "Here's looking at you, kid."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casablanca_(film)
Annie Hall. Hilarious! I loved it!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Hall
The Good the Bad and the Ugly. Clint Eastwood was smokin' hot!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good,_the_Bad_and_the_Ugly
Jaws. I'm scared!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaws_(film)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Another Classic, this time with TWO hotties!!!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0325980/
Platoon (1986) A personal and heartbreaking look into the Vietnam War.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platoon_(film)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Orlando Bloom and Viggo Mortensen are my type of guy!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Fellowship_of_the_Ring
Taxi Driver. Disturbing movie, but I can see how it was Oscar worthy!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_Driver
Momento (2000)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memento_(film)
Touch of Evil (1958)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touch_of_Evil
Toy Story (1995)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story
The Untouchables (1987)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Untouchables_(film)
National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Lampoon's_Animal_House
American Beauty (1999)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Beauty_(film)
Amelie (2001)
The feel-good Amelie is a lively, fanciful charmer, showcasing Audrey Tautou as its delightful heroine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%C3%A9lie
Blue Velvet
One of the most subversive films of the 1980s, delving into the corrupt underside of the then-idealized faux innocence of the 1950s with an almost alarming ferocity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Velvet_(film)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnie_Darko
Casablanca. Great film! "Here's looking at you, kid."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casablanca_(film)
Annie Hall. Hilarious! I loved it!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Hall
The Good the Bad and the Ugly. Clint Eastwood was smokin' hot!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good,_the_Bad_and_the_Ugly
Jaws. I'm scared!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaws_(film)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Another Classic, this time with TWO hotties!!!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0325980/
Platoon (1986) A personal and heartbreaking look into the Vietnam War.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platoon_(film)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Orlando Bloom and Viggo Mortensen are my type of guy!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Fellowship_of_the_Ring
Taxi Driver. Disturbing movie, but I can see how it was Oscar worthy!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_Driver
Momento (2000)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memento_(film)
Touch of Evil (1958)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touch_of_Evil
Toy Story (1995)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story
The Untouchables (1987)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Untouchables_(film)
National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Lampoon's_Animal_House
American Beauty (1999)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Beauty_(film)
Amelie (2001)
The feel-good Amelie is a lively, fanciful charmer, showcasing Audrey Tautou as its delightful heroine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%C3%A9lie
Blue Velvet
One of the most subversive films of the 1980s, delving into the corrupt underside of the then-idealized faux innocence of the 1950s with an almost alarming ferocity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Velvet_(film)
500 Smoothies and Juices
peach and raspberry smoothie
This classic combination relies on the sweetness of a ripe peach to work well-but be sure the peach is not overripe, or it will have an unpleasant taste.
1 peach, pitted and quartered
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup milk
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
strawberry and apricot smoothie
This smoothie slips down with no problem at all. It is one of those classic combinations that cannot fail to please.
1/2 cup strawberries, hulled
2 apricots, halved and pitted
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. honey (optional)
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
blackberry and raspberry smoothie
The deep purple color of this smoothie is picture-perfect.
1 cup blackberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. honey (optional)
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
apricot breakfast smoothie
The oats in this breakfast smoothie provide a slow release of energy throughout the morning, helping to keep you satisfied until lunch. The oats also add a creamy texture to the smoothie.
3 apricots, halved and pitted
3/4 cup apple juice
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tsp. honey
1 tbsp. rolled oats
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 minute. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
mocha breakfast smoothie
A caffeine pick-me-up softened with the smooth, rich flavor of cocoa. Try warming the milk gently for extra comfort.
1 banana, peeled an quartered
1 tbsp. powdered cocoa
2 tbsp. (1 shot) espresso
1 cup milk (cold or hot)
Place all the ingredients into a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass or coffee mug and serve immediately.
digestion smoothie
This fiber-rich smoothie will aid your digestion system, and aside from its health benefits, it tastes wonderful.
1 banana, peeled and quartered
5 prunes, pitted
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass or mug and serve immediately.
banana milkshake
This milkshake, which we all grew up on, never loses its charm.
1 banana, peeled and quartered
1 1/4 cups vanilla ice cream
2 tbsp. milk
Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend for 1 minute. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
This classic combination relies on the sweetness of a ripe peach to work well-but be sure the peach is not overripe, or it will have an unpleasant taste.
1 peach, pitted and quartered
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup milk
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
strawberry and apricot smoothie
This smoothie slips down with no problem at all. It is one of those classic combinations that cannot fail to please.
1/2 cup strawberries, hulled
2 apricots, halved and pitted
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. honey (optional)
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
blackberry and raspberry smoothie
The deep purple color of this smoothie is picture-perfect.
1 cup blackberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. honey (optional)
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
apricot breakfast smoothie
The oats in this breakfast smoothie provide a slow release of energy throughout the morning, helping to keep you satisfied until lunch. The oats also add a creamy texture to the smoothie.
3 apricots, halved and pitted
3/4 cup apple juice
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tsp. honey
1 tbsp. rolled oats
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 minute. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
mocha breakfast smoothie
A caffeine pick-me-up softened with the smooth, rich flavor of cocoa. Try warming the milk gently for extra comfort.
1 banana, peeled an quartered
1 tbsp. powdered cocoa
2 tbsp. (1 shot) espresso
1 cup milk (cold or hot)
Place all the ingredients into a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass or coffee mug and serve immediately.
digestion smoothie
This fiber-rich smoothie will aid your digestion system, and aside from its health benefits, it tastes wonderful.
1 banana, peeled and quartered
5 prunes, pitted
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour into a glass or mug and serve immediately.
banana milkshake
This milkshake, which we all grew up on, never loses its charm.
1 banana, peeled and quartered
1 1/4 cups vanilla ice cream
2 tbsp. milk
Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend for 1 minute. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
First post!!
Hello hot bitches of Ottawa!!
I was sitting around one day, tired of doing all the same old things all the time. So, I've been searching high and low for fun, wonderful, ridiculous, crazy, and inspiring things to do! And considering they come from a wide variety of databases, I thought I would start a blog to let everyone in on my ideas! I hope to keep everyone entertained!
xoxo
I was sitting around one day, tired of doing all the same old things all the time. So, I've been searching high and low for fun, wonderful, ridiculous, crazy, and inspiring things to do! And considering they come from a wide variety of databases, I thought I would start a blog to let everyone in on my ideas! I hope to keep everyone entertained!
xoxo
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