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New Henning Mankell Book

2009-07-02T12:52:26Z

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"Sidetracked". Wherein Kurt Wallander keeps getting interrupted by menial tasks during the investigation.

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Another Lame IQ Test Ad

2009-07-01T14:22:38Z

Oh, I know it's an ad, for crying out loud. And I know it might be difficult for someone from a remote country who's never heard of Canada to answer it. Or someone from the U.S. (ah, I kid).

But I bet I know how some folks from Alberta would like to answer it.

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Best Review for Transformers 2

2009-06-30T14:40:36Z

So far, this sounds like the best review I've read for Transformers 2:

Watching Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is marginally better than shitting your pants, but it takes a lot longer.

Topless Robot - TR Review: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

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The View from a Starbucks

2009-06-29T12:51:12Z

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Seems like they could fit a small coffee shop on a truck that size. Interesting concept: Roving coffee houses.

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Party is off to a good start

2009-06-28T02:28:59Z

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This is the first thing I saw on the way to the party tonight. Looks like an interesting night.

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Worth a Thousand Words

2009-06-28T00:03:21Z

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Highest IQ in Waterloo?

2009-06-25T13:17:35Z

Whoa. That's a toughie. What with the High-tech triangle, RIM, those nerds at the University of Waterloo, and the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics (where Stephen Hawking is rumoured to be kept in a sealed jar these days), one would suspect we've got our own little Eureka here, in the heart of Southwestern Ontario. Of course, I'd always seen myself as a bald version of the cunning, but not too bright Sheriff Jack Carter, but that's another story.

So, if I had to guess the highest IQ in Waterloo, I'd conservatively say it was around 175-180, in the highest genius category. Note, we're not talking about average IQ, but highest IQ. I may be wrong, of course; feel free to let me know what your guess would be.

Oh, yeah. The whole reason this came up is because of this stupid "Test Your IQ" ad which foolishly showed up in my browser the other day:

Yup, 115, apparently. It's not that I believed it would actually give me an accurate rating for the highest IQ in Waterloo (but wouldn't that be something you'd like to see?), or that I didn't already know that no matter what city my Internet connection originated, the number would always be 115, in order to entice me into clicking on the link to think that I might (gasp) have a higher IQ than whatever they listed.

No, it's more that they picked 115 to be the highest number for the region.

It was kind of funny when the ads showed off IQs for Paris Hilton or George Bush. At least there was enough reasonable uncertainty that made you confident you could have a higher IQ than George Bush. Or you could be pseudo-outraged that Paris Hilton could possibly have a higher IQ than you. But nothing pulls back the veil of willful disbelief suspension than to say the maximum IQ in Techtown is a modest 115. I mean, really, guys.

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Finally, Dating for the Established Man

2009-06-24T21:04:03Z

I saw this funny banner ad whilst surfing, and I had to upload it. After all, this is who Zuckervati is ... a greasy guy in a smoking jacket and sunglasses who pours champagne for obtuse women.

(Actually, "zuckervati" is german for "sugardaddy". But you knew that already, right?)

What really got me about this image was that it was taking 3 bottles of champagne to bed this strumpet. And I love the tagline: "where beautiful girls and successful men meet". Still, it's kind of tempting to go over there and have a look.

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New Henning Mankell Book

2009-06-23T13:02:01Z

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Reading "The Man Who Smiled". So far, Kurt Wallander spends a year and a half feeling sorry for himself. So far, so good.

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Old School

2009-06-22T19:17:48Z

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That's my new "cell" phone.

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Rawk Band

2009-06-14T13:10:38Z

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Party with smoked meat, beer, and RockBand.

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Hey, it's a tiki bar!

2009-06-13T02:20:42Z

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In Cambridge, Ontario. The Golden Kiwi Pub and Grill. Unfortunately, most of the drinks are standard pub drinks. No classic tiki drinks to be found.

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Bondage Pikachu

2009-06-09T22:13:41Z

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Don't ask where this came from.

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Dentistry

2009-06-04T21:17:50Z

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It's that time of the year again. Just waiting for the dentist to finish with his other patient.

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Tiki Bar Opening This Fall In San Francisco

2009-06-04T15:12:43Z

Good news, everyone. Now, if only they could open one a little closer to me ... say in Toronto.

Still, this will give me reasons to go down there, now that ISPCON is defunct, and my brother appears to be moving to Australia with his family.

Hopefully, having a new tiki bar in SF will forgive the (potential) closure of the Tonga Room, and the bad experience of finding a urine-soaked alcove where the defunct Trader Vic's used to be (I can't believe people are still writing reviews for the closed location).

This fall, San Francisco will become home to Smuggler's Cove, a new bar designed to celebrate the incredible diversity and versatility of the world's most exciting spirit: Rum. Smuggler's Cove offers a whole new approach to rum by featuring a vast array of traditional Caribbean drinks, classic libations of Prohibition-Era Havana, and famous exotic cocktails from legendary tiki bars- all under one roof. In addition, Smuggler's Cove will offer an unparalleled selection of rare and premium rums from around the world carefully selected for enjoying on their own or skillfully blended into cocktails. For over a decade, owner and creator Martin Cate has been passionate about rum & tropical cocktails. He was the co-creator, designer and chief mixologist for Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge in Alameda, CA. He has judged in international rum competitions, met with over a dozen rum distillers in five countries, and lectured at Bourbon and Branch's Beverage Academy, Tales of the Cocktail, and Tiki Oasis.

Rum Bar Opening This Fall In San Francisco

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