Politics Buzz Canada held its own federal elections today and managed to re-elect Stephen Harper (arguably the Canadian George Bush) and his conservative party. It seems this was somewhat expected and that the best the non-conservatives were hoping for was to deny him a majority government. Here’s to winning by lowering your standards!
Business Buzz Canadian banks are the soundest in the world. To everyone who didn’t follow through on their threat in 2004 to move north if Bush were re-elected: sorry, you really missed the boat on this one.
Food Buzz A bar in Canada serves up a sourtoe cocktail using a real, preserved human toe. The Sourtoe Cocktail Club started in 1973, you can add the pickled toe to the drink of your choice but the rules stipulate that the drinker’s lips must touch the toe. I thought it was bad enough that I end up putting my own foot in my mouth after a few cocktails.
Politics Buzz Canadian women have come up with a campaign to exploit the Myanmar junta’s superstitious belief that coming into contact with women’s underwear will rob them of their strength. It sounds silly, but any little bit could help the horribly violent situation in Burma. Finally, an underwear trend that I don’t feel guilty or dirty about posting!
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