Tue, Aug 19, 2008
I only lasted 48 hours between the time I arrived in Toronto and the time I ended up in Eaton Centre. I think the pinnacle of my shame appeared when I got a few “Ewww. Check out the old dude” looks while loitering in Abercrombie & Fitch. No wait, correct that. The pinnacle of my shame was when I had to stand around with my Dairy Queen ice cream because there were no seats left in the food court.
19-year-old man commits suicide live on the internet; up to 1,500 people were viewing the feed when local police eventually broke down the door.
New Jersey inmates battle Princeton students in a unique chess match.
Researchers say they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus by comparing DNA from a skeleton to hair retrieved from one of the 16th-century astronomer’s books.
10-year-old Wisconsin girl drafts hit list containing names of classmates and teachers who would be targeted “when I go on my killing spree.”
Last laugh: Sarah Palin could net $7 million book deal.
Vetting Hillary: Obama’s advisers have reportedly begun reviewing former President Bill Clinton’s finances and activities to see whether they would preclude the appointment of his wife as Secretary of State.
Battlestar goes gay: source says two recurring male characters will be outed in upcoming online “webisodes.”
Baz Luhrmann’s Australia comes in just under the wire.
Obama spotted carrying poetry book.
Spam-a-lot: Hormel Foods tries to keep up production of its signature “hard times” meat product.
August 20th, 2008 at 6:22 am
It’s odd but you’ve never struck me as a shopper. I mean, you’ve displayed the fruits of your endeavors on the blog but I somehow never made the connection between your need for youthful, fine clothes and technology with a shopping compulsion.
I see you in a new light now.