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This Sunday
This sunday (Canada day) I'll be going to the Saturna Island BBQ. The Saturna Island BBQ is a huge party with 25 crucified lambs being roasted around a fire, aswell as a coconut throwing booth. You can see some pictures at the website here ( Read more... ) -
Why Medical Doctors are the worst kind of materialist
Medical doctors are trained to know a lot about some aspect of the human body. Many years spent learning all the disorders possible. All good stuff right? Well, unfortunately, since they're taught that they know virtually everything about some aspect of the body, any disorder that doesn't fit their models is automatically being "invented" by the ( Read more... ) -
The British Ferrari
I've always wondered why I found the Rover SD1 so beautiful. ( Here it is ) -
Soccer Offside
It's a good rule, I guess. I don't think the rule should be changed. But calling it is an absolute disaster. In a game where there are only 1-4 goals per game on average, you can't have goals incorrectly disalowed or allowed. This isn't basketball ( Read more... ) -
Agora String Band, Drive Days, Old-Thyme music
At Main Day today I discovered my new favorite local bluegrass group - the Agora String Band. They don't, it seems, have a myspace so I can't link you to them. They play a varied mix of bluegrass and southern folk, and even some Stompin' Tom. Their sound is more gentle than most, they resist the temptation to bang out the tunes. Also, their chinese ( Read more... ) -
Fun Filled Weekend ahead
Because I have to work friday night, I have to miss the much anticipated canoe trip (*awwwwwwwww*). But, I will make the most of spending the weekend in the city. This weekend Vancouver sports not one but TWO street festivals ( Read more... ) -
If anyone is near New York City...
They should take a walk over to the Moma to see Richard Serra - Inside! Not the person, of course - but a few of his pieces. If anyone (everyone) hasn't heard of Serra, he's a sculptor that works usually on massive scales. Usually site-specific installations that interact, are set into the landscape, respond to the earth, sky, whatever else ( Read more... ) -
New Nordschleife Lap Record
For the first time since 1976, an F1 car ran the Nuurberring earlier this year. During an event called "Experience BMW Motorsport", Nick Heidfeld clocked an unofficial 5:59 (beating the previous record of 6:11, set in 1983 in a Le Mans type car ( Read more... ) -
Canola for Fuel? That is so 2005
The future is algae based fuels. It's like solar power - but you can put a supercharger on it!
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Take em away, toys
jack on December 26th, 2006 at 3:22 pm ( Read more... )