What do you think about this one: Some Boston officials say they want to convert two former public toilet facilities into upscale outdoor eating establishments. I am not kidding one little bit!! The aging gothic-style "Pink Palace" at Boston Commons and a grungy closed-up restroom called the Duck House in the Back Bay Fens neighborhood... Continue Reading →
Paul the Octopus vs Mani the Parrot
With the FIFA World Cup final upon us, millions are now curiously waiting for the Spain Vs Holland match. Not necessarily to find out who will walk away with the World Cup title, but more to see who will be right -- Mani the Parrot and Paul the Octopus!!! International fame Psychic Octopus Paul predicted Spain as... Continue Reading →
Haunted Walking Tour of Ottawa
A friend of mine from Vancouver is in town for a conference and last night, her group decided to join a haunted walking tour. They invited me along and I must say -- I truly enjoyed myself! What better way is there to get to know one's city than by walking around it while learning... Continue Reading →
Paul’s Predictions are In!
The world has come to love Paul the psychic octopus! Can you believe that he has predicted RIGHT every single match Germany has played in the World Cup!? If you didn't hear about this amazing octopus yet, here is what you need to know. Paul lives in a tank at a Sea Life Centre... Continue Reading →
Dirty Dancing Demos!
Dirty Dancing spawned huge hits from its soundtrack and who isn't a diehard fan of the '80s flick & Patrick Swayze getting down and dirty and bumping and grinding with a pre-nose job Jennifer Grey!? Well, the film/soundtrack will get a bit of a boost this fall as the writers of the songs "(I've Had) The... Continue Reading →
Horn-Free Bull Run!
Looks like the vuvuzela contraversy of the World Cup has spread all the way from South Africa to Spain!! The mayor of Pamplona, Spain, banned the noisy african trumpet for the opening of the famous San Fermin running of the bulls. Despite the ban, thousands packed Pamplona's streets yesterday, most dressed in the traditional outfit... Continue Reading →
Would you fly standing up?!
Would you fly standing up? Irish airline Ryanair thinks that passengers would want to fly while standing so they are introducing "standing-room only" flights, with passengers strapped into vertical seats!! No kidding! The "seats" would sell at a discount of about six dollars each. Now that's a sweet deal! I might be convinced! A spokesman... Continue Reading →
Meeting Snowbird Pilots!
I truly enjoyed my first Canada Day in the Capital -- what a show of patrionism! It was so much fun to take part in the arrival of the Queen on Parliament Hill, watch the concert and then walk around the city and By Ward market with thousands of other celebrants! My favorite part though... Continue Reading →
Taylor’s Moustache!
Taylor Swift is the latest star to sport a milk mustache in a "Got Milk?" ad for Body by Milk campaign! The 20-year-old singer kicked a L.A. set to pose for pictures and film a video showing the wardrobe she got to choose from for the shoot! In the picture, Taylor is seen posing along with... Continue Reading →
Wonder Woman Makeover!
Did you hear the big news? After 69 years, Wonder Woman is getting an extreme makeover!! Yep -- Wonder Woman is cutting her hair short and is looking more like a biker chick in a leather jacket and pants! Diana Prince (her "real name") still has her tiara, but it's mostly covered by her flowing hair.... Continue Reading →