July 26, 2014  

Just Gettin’ me “sea-Legos” back

Pieces of Lego have been washing up on an English beach for the past 17 years. [5 million pieces were washed overboard after a freight ship was hit by a huge wave]

Pieces of Lego have been washing up on an English beach for the past 17 years. [5 million pieces were washed overboard after a freight ship was hit by a huge wave]

July 25, 2014  

Farewell to Hugh Davidson

Canadian Hugh Davidson, champion of the Arts, May 1930 - July 2014

Canadian Hugh Davidson, champion of the Arts, May 1930 – July 2014

July 23, 2014  

“I didn’t know meat could expire twice”

McDonalds, Pizza Hut and KFC outlets in China sold meat and chicken that was past its expiry date. [Supplier Husi Food Co. repackaged old meat with new expiry dates.]

McDonalds, Pizza Hut and KFC outlets in China sold meat and chicken that was past its expiry date. [Supplier Husi Food Co. repackaged old meat with new expiry dates.]

July 22, 2014  

CBC Star Bob McDonald becomes an Asteroid

Bob, McDonald, host of CBC's celebrated science show "Quirks and Quarks" has had an asteroid named after him.

Bob McDonald, host of CBC’s celebrated science show “Quirks and Quarks”, has had an asteroid named after him.

July 21, 2014  

Airbus patents economy “Bicycle” seating

"I said I wanted to tour France, not the 'Tour de France'!"

“I said I wanted to tour France, not the ‘Tour de France’!”

July 19, 2014  

Duffy Ducks

After years of refusing to acknowledge that he is her father, beleaguered Canadian Senator Mike Duffy is being sued by Peruvian Karen Duffy to provide a DNA sample.

After years of refusing to acknowledge that he is her father, beleaguered Canadian Senator Mike Duffy is being sued by Peruvian Karen Duffy to provide a DNA sample.

July 18, 2014  

“Strategic Targets”, Disturbing Optics

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird attends rally in support of Israel as Israeli rockets kill 4 children playing on the beach in Gaza.

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird attends rally in support of Israel as Israeli rockets kill 4 children playing on the beach in Gaza.

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.

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