Wednesday, February 28, 2007

YouTube

I'm loving YouTube. Why? Because I'm re-discovering favourite cartoons from my youth.

Case in point: Thundercats

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Happy Pancake Day!


Happy Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, or Fat Tuesday, or whatever you want to call it. I hope your not on a Low-Carb diet today.

"The reason that pancakes are associated with the day preceding Lent is that the 40 days of Lent form a period of liturgical fasting, during which only the plainest foodstuffs may be eaten. Therefore, rich ingredients such as eggs, milk, sugar and flour are disposed of immediately prior to the commencement of the fast. Pancakes and doughnuts were therefore an efficient way of using up these perishable goods, besides providing a minor celebratory feast prior to the fast itself. " (wikipedia)

Monday, February 19, 2007

Kung Hei Fat Choi!



Happy lunar new year, or "congratulations and be prosperous." If you were born in 1980 like me, you are a Monkey:

The Monkey is the most versatile sign of the Chinese zodiac. Such people are often inventors, plotters, entertainers and the creative geniuses behind anything ingenious, including mischief. They have natural quick-wittedness which enables them to understand what is happening and then make a right decision. Even during a conversation a person born in this year is aware of what is going on around him/her, and then makes a mental note of who said what and stores it away for future reference. In general, with their agile minds and multiple talents, monkey type of people can master any subject. They are reliable and honest people so that any secret is safe in their hands. These people are also honest in their dealings. Monkey people are very good at problem-solving. Monkeys know how to listen closely and work out solutions at the same time.

Although these people are trustworthy and unlikely to hurt someone out of spite, they would never let people escape if they have behaved badly or damaged a monkey's reputation. Their stamina and determination to achieve their main goals can make these people appear vain or manipulative. It means that people born under this sign should be careful so they do not damage their friendships. It is important to remember for these persons that it would be wiser sometimes not to pursue their goals and simply let things pass.

Monkeys have flexible principles and serene self-confidence so they are completely content; but they usually manage to complicate the lives of others. After yet another plan or project has gone wrong, they are seldom there to help clean up the disorder and confusion that they leave in their wake. Monkeys can handle that too; with their charm and persuasiveness they can make people believe that just knowing them is a privilege (of course knowing me is a privilege).

Also noted on a placemat in a Chinese restaurant: "thinks lowly of others. " Probably not entirely untrue . .

Friday, February 02, 2007

Wiarton Willie forecasts early spring

WIARTON, Ont. (CP) - Wiarton Willie says the winter that arrived late to most regions of Canada will give way to an early spring.
The country's most famous weather prognosticating rodent failed to see his shadow when roused from his slumber this morning.

Good Commercial

Ok, rather than appear to be a negative Ned and post about bad things, I thought I'd post about one of my favourite commercials: The Nicoderm Angry Steward(ess). If it comes on tv, I have to stop whatever I'm doing and watch it because it's hilarious (it doesn't hurt that she's good looking too).

And because I'm slightly technologically inept, I'm just posting a link to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXl0nTjcrzs

It almost makes me want to take up smoking, just so I can quit. Not really.

Thursday, February 01, 2007

Leon's

I didn't think Leon's could do any worse than their Christmas commercial, but I was wrong. Now they have a "that's hot" commercial. Worst . . . commercial . . . ever. I vote for a Leon's boycott.