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It’s supposed to be the longest place name in the world — Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu . It’s in New Zealand, called “Taumata” for short, and the long name means “The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the climber of mountains, the [...]
Monthly Archives: October 2007
Oct
11
2007
You Say “Taumata”, I Say “Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu”
Oct
11
2007
Filipino Dish is the Most Terrifying Food in the World
Cracked.com’s article, The 6 Most Terrifying Foods in the World, lists the Filipino dish balut (pronounced “bah-LUHT”) in the number one spot. They even came up with an ad to promote it:
Truth be told, while the concept is off-putting to a lot of people, I can speak from experience that it doesn’t taste too bad. [...]
Oct
11
2007
Wouldn’t “Fast. Cheap. Good. Pick Two.” Have Been Enough?
Was it really necessary to explain the implications in the sign shown below?
Found via Reddit.
(Anyone heard the similar rule about girlfriends? “Smart. Sexy. Sane. Pick two.”)
Oct
10
2007
My Notes from FacebookCamp Toronto 2
Yesterday, FacebookCamp Toronto 2, the second gathering of Toronto developers interested in developing applications for the Facebook platform, took place.
Where the last FacebookCamp focused on the details of programming to the Facebook API, this one was about promoting and making money from your applications. Once again, Facebook flew a representative to Toronto for the [...]
Oct
10
2007
If You’re Still Trying to Figure Out Which Way to Vote in the Referendum…
…remember what the “First Past the Post” system delivered twice:
Oct
10
2007
It’s Election Day!
I Voted Today
I cast my ballots in the Ontario Provincial Election and Referendum before going to work today. It’s easy for me — the polling station in my neighbourhood just happens to be in the lobby of my building.
If you’re eligible, go vote! Section 132 of the Canada Elections Act entitles you to three consecutive [...]
Oct
09
2007
Me, Making My “Rock Face”
Here’s me, making my “rock face” while playing accordion at one of the stages for the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon, which took place two Sundays ago:
Thanks to Kim Phelan for loaning me the hat!
Oct
09
2007
Infidelible
Here’s yet another reason you should think carefully before getting that tattoo. From the Daily Mail:
After 15 happy years with his wife, Alan Jenkins decided it was time for the ultimate expression of love.
So, determined to prove his devotion, he had a lifesize image of her face - along with those of their two daughters [...]
Oct
09
2007
Sorry Kids, You’re SCHIP Out of Luck
Those of you who follow U.S. news know what SCHIP is; for those of you who don’t, here’s the intro paragraph from its Wikipedia entry:
The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is a national program in the United States which was founded by Senator Ted Kennedy and First Lady (now a senator from New York) [...]
Oct
09
2007
“Saturday Night Live’s” Take on Larry Craig
Last Saturday’s Saturday Night Live did a great job at pummelling U.S. Senator Larry “I’m not gay, but I play one in airport bathrooms” Craig:
Can’t see the video? Click here.
Here’s are my favourite bits:
Amy Poelher: I’m not creeped out that you tried to have gay sex in an airport bathroom; I’m creeped out that [...]
Oct
09
2007
Election / Referendum Tidbits
If you live in the province on Ontario, don’t forget that there’s both a provincial election as well as a referendum tomorrow.
Here are some tidbits on tomorrow’s goings-on:
Torontoist has an entry on the election and referendum with answers to common election questions such as: What if I didn’t receive a Notice of Registration card in [...]
Oct
09
2007
This Weekend’s Tasty Combos
Wendy’s parents came to town for the dual celebration of her birthday and American thanksgiving. We had Thanksgiving over at my mom’s house, where she served exotic-to-them, comfort-food-to-us Filipino food — chicken/pork adobo, pancit (noodles), lumpiang shanghai (egg rolls) — because they don’t get to eat that sort of food every day. Come American Thanksgiving, [...]
Oct
05
2007
FacebookCamp Toronto 2: Tuesday, October 9th
The second FacebookCamp Toronto — a gathering for local techies interested in developing Facebook applications — takes place next Tuesday, October 9th, at the MaRS Centre (101 College Street, a stone’s throw from Queen’s park subway station). I was at the first FaceBookCamp Toronto, and if you’d like to see my notes, they’re here.
Speakers will [...]
Oct
05
2007
It’s Catmas 2007!
It’s the first Friday of October, which means once again, it’s Catmas!
Back in 2003, Ross and I declared that the first Friday of every October should be a day when people indulge in that most “bloggy” of activities, posting a picture of a cat on your blog. Last October, we gave Catmas its own site [...]
Oct
04
2007
Best Workout Shirt Ever
I love the Runnin’ Rhino shirt from Threadless. It perfect for anyone who’s working out, or even just following their dream.
Want to see another cool t-shirt design? There’s one on my tech blog, Global Nerdy.
