Archive | July 2014
July 17, 2014  

Remembering Lorin Maazel

Internationally renowned composer, violinist and conductor, Maazel dies at [mm] 84

Internationally renowned composer, violinist and conductor, Maazel dies at [mm] 84

July 16, 2014  

That’s definitely Harrison Birtwistle I hear

Composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle turns 80

Composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle turns 80

July 14, 2014  

Fiction or Non-Fiction? The Running of the Bull-S*#%

Bill Hillimann, an Ameican who wrote the book "Fiesta, How to Survive the Bulls of Pamplona", was gored twice at the running of the bulls.

Bill Hillmann, an Ameican who wrote the book “Fiesta, How to Survive the Bulls of Pamplona”, was gored twice at the running of the bulls.

July 13, 2014  

It ain’t easy being me!

A University of Virginia study showed that people would rather give themselves electric shocks than to simply sit quietly alone with their thoughts!

A University of Virginia study showed that people would prefer to give themselves electric shocks rather than simply sit quietly alone with their own  thoughts!

July 12, 2014  

Tickle Me Elmo explained

US Customs Agents were surprised to find 2 live parrots being smuggled into the country in an Elmo Doll

US Customs Agents were surprised to find 2 live parrots being smuggled into the country in an Elmo Doll

July 11, 2014  

Back-step

The British Ballroom Dance Council is proposing to change the definition of a dance partnership to "one man and one woman" in order to block same-sex couples from competing.

The British Ballroom Dance Council is proposing to change the definition of a dance partnership to “one man and one woman” in order to block same-sex couples from competing.

July 9, 2014  

Poached Turtles? Delicious!

Ontario endangered spotted turtles are under threat from poachers supplying international black-market collectors.

Ontario’s endangered spotted turtles are under threat from poachers supplying the international black-market trade.

July 8, 2014  

Ménagerie à Trois

An Ontario Cattle -breeder has managed to cross-breed a rare tri-hybrid calf; a cross between a black Aberdeen Angus, a black Japanese Wagu and a white Italian Chianina.

An Ontario Cattle -breeder has managed to cross-breed a rare tri-hybrid calf; a cross between a black Aberdeen Angus, a black Japanese Wagu and a white Italian Chianina.

July 7, 2014  

Crow-cuss

Incidents of crows attacking people are on the rise as protective parents guard their young.

” ..But I been, done, seen about everything, when I make a humanoid cry!”      Incidents of crows attacking people are on the rise as protective parents guard their young.

July 6, 2014  

Canadian invasion at Wimbledon

Canadian tennis players: Eugenie Bouchard, [womens' finalist], Milos Raonic, [ mens' semi-finalist], and Vasek Popisil, [doubles Champion] stormed the All-England Club with record-setting results.

Canadian tennis players: Eugenie Bouchard, [women’s finalist], Milos Raonic, [ men’s semi-finalist], and Vasek Pospisil, [doubles Champion] stormed the All-England Club with record-setting results.

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