Tag: Celebrity
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Freddie Mercury’s London Home Offered For Sale
One of the greatest rock frontmen of all time, Queen’s Freddie Mercury was famous for his theatrical style and four octave vocal range. Born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar, he fled to England with his family in the wake of the Zanzibar Revolution, in which many Arabs and South Asians were massacred. Settling near London, he…
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Will You Marry Me? In Space?
A romantic restaurant opens in Outer Space Starting from 2025, it will be possible to propose during an intimate dinner in space. On board a space capsule lifted by a stratospheric balloon, lovers will have the opportunity to savor an exceptional meal prepared by a French Michelin-starred chef and served by an AI-powered robot. The agency…
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How To Find Meaning Of Christmas In Our Politically Correct World
It seems that every where you turn these days, it is becoming incorrect to celebrate the Christmas holidays in “the manner in which you have become accustomed”- at least in the matter in which I have become accustomed. To truly celebrate the Christmas season, and that’s what it is, no matter what anyone says, I…
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What Is The Mystery Phenomenon Of Shoe Tossing?
Shoe tossing and shoe posting are seen in most Canadian cities and rural motorways. Its history and its symbolism are remarkably complex. Shoe tossing is when shoelaces are tied and tossed over telephone or power lines so that the shoes hang loosely above the ground. Yet shoe tossing does not accurately describe shoes that are…
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Loafers And Flats Are Perfect For Fall
Are you a shoe junky? If you are, you might take a special interest in 2568’s men’s and women’s new footwear line. These shoes are comfortable classics with a twist: moccasins, loafers and boots, ballet and pointy flats, in unexpected materials and pattern featuring distinctive fabrics and leathers. Unique details also include colorful laces and…
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World Travel Ranking For Foodie Destinations
As many dedicated foodies will know, hunting for the most incredible food spots when traveling requires a savvy approach. There are plenty of bustling food markets, charming eateries, and hidden culinary gems around the world to explore – but where are the best cities to be a foodie? To find out, our friends at Spin Genie looked…
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The Protected Origin And Definition Of Spanish Cheese
One of my newest cheese loves is not a new cheese at all, but, actually, the traditional cheese of Spain. Manchego is a smaller wheel of Spanish sheep’s milk cheese that just makes the mouth water. It is regulated by Spain under the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), which was granted through the European Union.…
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Visit Our Friends to the South in Buffalo & Take In July 4 Celebrations
If you’re looking for a spur-of-the-moment day trip from Niagara, Canada side, I have the answer for you. A visit to downtown Buffalo can be your answer. It’s about an hour away nestled on the American side of the Peace Bridge and it’s a place still oozing with charm. The older downtown area offers a…
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Canada’s Jim Carrey Lists L.A. Brentwood Mansion
Jim Carrey’s prolific career includes marquee comedy roles such as The Riddler, The Mask and Ace Ventura and critically acclaimed dramas Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, for which he won two golden globes and eleven MTV awards. In 2022, he announced that he was taking a break from acting and was considering retirement. The prolific…
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Hotel Bayerischer Hof: Iconic Bavarian Gem Has Historic & Legendary Design Collaboration
While choosing popular cities to travel, the obvious choices are always Rome, Berlin, Barcelona and London, but how about those ‘alternative’ cities you may have never thought of or come across? That is where Munich, Germany comes in. Nestled in the heart of Munich, Hotel Bayerischer Hof is one of Germany’s most historically important hotels,…
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Defoy At Heart Of Official Quebec Antique Dealer Route
By the winter of 1982, we had been going to the Harbourfront Antique market every Sunday for about a year, and were making a pretty good living selling things we had bought at local auctions and garage sales. Then one day, I read in the excellent and entertaining “bible” of Antique dealing “The Furniture Doctor”…
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Some Monitors Are Actually Designed For Specific Video Games
IRVINE, Calif. – Waaaay back in Summer 2011, BenQ America Corp. announced that as the official gaming monitor sponsor of Major League Gaming (MLG), the world’s largest competitive video game league, it would be supplying monitors for the then upcoming 2012 MLG Pro Circuit Summer Championship that were held in Raleigh, North Carolina. At the…
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This Century And Last Century Art Mastery By Yoko Ono
“I would like to see the sky machine on every corner instead of the Coke machine. We need more skies than Coke.” – Yoko Ono, 1966. Growing up the daughter of proud, British baby-boomer parents, the name Yoko Ono was not exactly revered in my household. In fact, she was considered a weird, controlling creature…
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Mission Possible: Find Classic Unrestored Cars In Tennessee Fields
Once again I find myself Down in the Southern U.S checking out beautiful un-restored classic cars in their usual (usual here) worn out aged condition. With very little rust. It never ceases to amaze me the sheer quantity of classics down here. I look at such a wide array of any make or model. (people…
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Exploring Growing Popularity Of Party Buses
When it comes to parties and get-togethers, one of the hottest new trends is the party bus. Surprisingly, this trend has grown in almost all age ranges. The appeal is understandable as a party bus allows a group of people to celebrate in one place while also traveling to one or more destinations. Why exactly…
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Farmer Explains The Increase In Storms
The Mechanics of World Weather Storm Systems A lot has been said, lately, about the increased activity and severity of storm systems around the World in the last 30 years.. Most will tell you it is because of the increased amount of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere, some would even hazard the aberrations are caused by…
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Canadian King Kong Coffee Cup Sizes Causing Convulsions
I was travelling a local highway a few years ago when my friend pointed out the license plate on the rear of the car ahead of us. It read, somewhat cryptically to me at first, XLDBLDBL. Then I looked again and realized this automobile owner had created a move-able billboard, and perhaps loving tribute, to the…
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Bieber’s Hawaii Vacation Hangout Going To Auction
One of Hawaii’s most photographed and celebrity-popular homes with postcard views of a 240-foot natural waterfall, a sports stadium with seating for 450 people, a nine-tee golf course, an aquatic center, a two-story water slide, and some of Hawaii’s best ocean views is going to auction. Read more about this stunning slice of Hawaii. Shout…
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Quit Smoking Again
Yes, I have quit smoking . . . again. I know – I know, you have lost your faith in me because I have stopped and started and stopped and started over and over and over. You have to give me props for my perseverance though right? It is now day 16 and I am feeling…
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An Evolution Of Canadian Shopping Consumers Distributing Style
As a technology writer for the Silo, I am always focusing and thinking about the evolution of technology. I write about how computers and video games have changed over the years, but of course, many other things change around us and the one I have been thinking about a lot lately is shopping. ( Consumers…
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Canadian Detects And Tracks Over 4,000 Orbiting Objects
When Port Dover astronomer Michael Earl thought about how to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sputnik, he did not know what he was in for. He decided that over the year 2007, he would detect and track 1,957 individual satellites. He managed to detect 2,053 of them; nearly 100 over his initial goal. The project…
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Make A Prairie Say No To Land Without Life
So make a prairie… It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a decade since I did some work recording for Statistics Canada. The job required door-to-door visits to all the homes in a designated area, interesting because I had a chance to see what people do in their yards. One residence in particular left a…
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how YouTube Stars Make Millions Without Leaving Home
Over the past few years social media stars have made a fortune online, using YouTube to create their own brand. Take a look at how they’ve made their careers and the money that they’re making. From top YouTubers to the celebs you’d forgotten started their careers online, here we take a look at the secrets…
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River Water Levels Are Favorite Discussion Among Ontario Paddlers
SUP- Stand up paddling is a popular sport along the Grand River system. image: grandriverrafting.ca Is the water level in the river going to be okay for canoeing or kayaking on any given weekend? This is a common question that people call the GRCA to ask. It is also an important question. Usually what they…
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Ten years ago- Batman Arkham City released
Batman: Arkham City Review – Rated T (for Xbox and Play Station) Welcome ! I am going to begin this review with a confession: I am a retro gaming fan and somehow have missed out on a number of wonderfully aging titles. In fact, I had never played Batman: Arkham Asylum. It’s not that I…
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No Wonder Thor Is Smiling In Vintage Comics
This time around in comic news we are looking back at the Journey into Mystery comic auction from Heritage Auctions. What made this auction particularly interesting is the fact that pricing was reasonable and grading conditions were meticulous. Not always the case on other online auction sites (E-something, Kiji-something), Heritage Auctions or “HA” take great…
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Who Owns Which Celebrity Mansion? Take The Quiz And Find Out
This piece quizzes you by presenting the interior of some of the most lavish celebrity homes and asking which celebrity owns the property. Look closely and think before making your choices- there are clues hidden…..somewhere.
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Groundhog Day
Maybe Groundhog Day can become a National or Provincial Stat Holiday because February 2nd isn’t officially known as Groundhog Day. Technically it isn’t a National Holiday. It isn’t a Provincial Holiday. [Is Quebec the only province with a Provincial Holiday? CP] But maybe it should be. Groundhog Day isn’t an exclusive celebration that targets a specific demographic such as Family Day.…