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New Gilligan's Island Movie

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:51:28 +0100

Rumors are spreading through the media about a re-make film of the popular 60's television series Gilligan's Island. I found different sources all having different cast for the characters. On most sources I found, the creator of Gilligan's Island Sherwood Shwartz, wants Michael Cera to play the role of Gilligan.

Other rumors say that Evangeline Lilly who plays Kate Austen on the series Lost might play the role of Mary Ann and Rachelle Lefevre, who plays a vampire Victoria in the Twilight series, may be cast for the role of Ginger.

As for the skipper, Zach Galifianakis from Hangover is rumored.

Now these are all just rumours. The role that seems most likely at this time is Michael Cera as Gilligan. All these roles seem to be filled by actors and actresses who play in films or television series aimed at a younger audience (Eg. Twilight, Superbad) I hope that this will attract younger viewers to the film and introduce them to the 60's television series that was made before their time.

I'm part of the younger audience and decided to watch it. It really was a great show!

Rules of Driving Through a Roundabout

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:34:40 +0100

For some reason, most Canadians look at a roundabout like an exotic maze in the middle of the road. This is probably because they are relatively new to us, and they are a little different than the European roundabouts.

After nearly being t-boned half a dozen times while driving through these. I now feel the need that something needs to be done. There needs to be more roundabout awareness to all drivers in Canada.

The most important rule when entering the roundabout is YIELD! It is different than an intersection. A roundabout is there to keep traffic flowing. This doesn't mean to just barge on through like no one else exists. Drivers in the roundabout have the right of way. If a car is coming around the roundabout in front of your entrance, SLOW DOWN, let the driver pass, then when there is an opening, drive on through. Too many times I been in the roundabout when another driver enters the roundabout at a highspeed and cuts me off leaving me no choice but to drive over the median in the middle.

Please signal your exit as well. Just be courteous to other drivers. Let them know where you are making your exit. Again, the roundabout is different than an intersection. Instead of signalling into a roundabout, you signal out. It actually makes sense this way! No matter which exit you plan on taking you are always going exit the roundabout going right in Canada.

Where'd That Come From?

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:43:44 +0100

My first podcast is complete!

I call it "Where'd that come from?" In which, I explore phrases and discover their meaning and origins. The phrase in my first podcast is "Mad as a hatter." Click on the link above to listen and find out the story behind it. Select "Open in new tab to continue browsing my site."

For now, it's a single file but I am working on allowing you to subscribe to it as I make more podcasts. Please feel free to leave comments below. Let me know about any interesting phrases you've heard lately and it might be in my next podcast. I love feedback!

Have fun!

Walking Your Dog While Driving

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:40:03 +0100

We live in a world of multi-tasking. In order to get things done, we often have to do many things at once. An English man, mulit-tasked a little too much and decided to take his dog for a walk while driving. Now I don't know if he was going somewhere important and forgot to take his dog for a walk before he left or if he was just plain lazy. He held the leash through the window and let the dog walk along side the car. He was charged $100 fine and 3 points to his license.

Click here to read about it

Flying boat car

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:28:12 +0100

Yes that's right. Someone has made a vehicle that travels on land, water and air. I stumbled upon this video and found it simply amazing. Think back to 1903 when the wright brothers first tried to make their plane fly. It was just over a hundred years ago and now we are creating vehicles that can not only travel in the air, but on land and water as well. It amazes me how fast technology advances.

Rrrrrroll Up the Rim Returns

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:02:41 +0100

It's time again for Canada's biggest fast food contest. Tim Hortons' roll up the rim started today and runs into May. The prizes are the usual free coffee, donuts and Tim Cards. The top prize is the Toyota RAV4.

Tim Hortons has put up an interesting site this year to make it more interactive. There are places to leave your winning stories, a winning map, and techniques used to roll up the rim.

I used to use the "squeeze and roll" technique. It works but it takes too long and often ruins the tab. For a more exciting roll, try the "Tug-O-Roll" technique. To do this, flatten the cup and roll the tab up with both thumbs. It's fast and easy.

Crosby wins it for Canada

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:19:22 +0100

Crobsy comes through for Canada in the most important game of his career so far. Does he ever have a story to tell now. At the age of 22 he already has a Stanley Cup and an Olympic gold medal to his name. To score the game winning, gold medal winning goal in four on four, overtime olympic hockey is probably any hockey player's ultimate dream.

It couldn't have been written any better. For Canada to win double gold again in hockey on home soil is truly amazing! Crosby made his dream as well as every proud Canadian's dream come true with that one shot. The fact that it was Crosby that scored makes it ten times as exciting. He's been compared to Gretzky and said to be the next "Great One"

At such a young age with accomplishments that some NHL players haven't accomplished in their entire career, I'd say Crosby is well on his way to become Canada's next "Great One."

Podcast

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:41:25 +0100

Stay tuned for my very first podcast soon to come!

I'm currently thinking about what my podcast will be about. I have a general idea that I'm constantly adding new ideas to. I should have it up here in a couple of weeks so keep coming back until then.

I've never done a podcast before but I'm looking forward to it! My plan is to create one weekly or bi-weekly that you can subscribe to. Once subscribed to it, you wont have to worry about downloading it. It will download all by itself whenever I post a new one. How FUN!

I'll give you a clue to what it might be about.... I'm going to call it, "Where'd that come from?" I might even send it into itunes. Wouldn't that be cool!

Musical Talent Across the Street

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:31:55 +0100

    I love discovering new, talented, local artists. I feel like it is important to support local musicians as much as possible. This time I only had to look across the street to my neighbour Spencer Teeter.

    He started writing his own music and traveled to Florida and San Francisco to record some songs. I believe it started as a solo project but when he returned back home he formed a full band called the Spencer Teeter Band. This band is going places incredibly fast. They have released an album and are already signed by Ocean Front Records.

Visit their site http://www.myspace.com/spencerteetermusic and support this great music. If you enjoy, you can check them out at Molly Blooms soon and also request their single "Sometimes We're In Love" to your local radio station.

Chapters Makes Ordering Easy

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:50:09 +0100

    I went to Chapters last Friday night looking for a book on Adobe Audition and was disappointed that they didn't have any books on Audition in stock. If you're like me you will most likely check the computer in the store only to find out that no other Chapters has it then leave.

    I typed in Adobe Audition and a collection of books on all all different versions of Audition was displayed. I was able to browse through the books that weren't in the store and decide on what I wanted, but none were in stock. I didn't feel like going up to the front counter and spend a lot of time ordering and decided to leave. An employee saw me browsing through the virtual library and before I could go, she walked up to me and said I could order the book I wanted right then and there through the computer in the middle of the store.

    Chapters makes it so easy for anyone to order what they want. I was able to choose the book, press on the order button, (yes that's right, they have touch screens!) and fill out my name and address. It immediately prints a receipt which you take to the front counter and pay for it.

    What I loved about this is that it was simple, fast and I was able to do it myself. What was even better was that Chapters sends it straight to your front door for free (if your purchase is over $39) in less than 3 business days.

    I guess the little life lesson I learned that I'd like to pass on to you is to keep your mind open on new concepts. I learned a much easier way to order books, I never knew you could do it that way before as I'm not a big book worm. However, I might order books more often now which will allow me to learn even more as life goes on