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Previously Known as a “Snooty Chunk”

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PDT
Earlier this year, I was talking to a co-worker — let’s call her Leona — about her impending marriage. I ask her if she planned to take her husband’s name and keep her own. She didn’t know. I asked her what her soon-to-be-husband’s name was, and Leona answered with “van Something Something.” (I’m not trying to protect Leona’s privacy here. I honestly can’t remember what followed the “Van,” but it sounded nice, believe me.) Me: “Leona, you have to take his name. I mean, the name you have now is g

In the Papers - Saturday July 19th

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:54:31 PDT
It’s another weekend of scorching temperatures and crazy humidity in Toronto, so it’s fitting that all of the food and drink coverage in today’s Toronto Star is focused on cool and refreshing dishes and beverages that are perfect for this weather. In his Dining Out feature, the intrepid Corey Mintz does a ceviche round-up, hitting ten different places ranging from traditional Central and South American restaurants (El Fogon, El Plebeyo, La Bella Managua) to higher end spots (Nyood, Foxley, Mil

Odds of Things Happening To You

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:14:58 PDT
Odds of injury from using a chain saw: 1 in 4464Odds of dying on a bicycle: 1 in 4472Odds of being murdered: 1 in 18,000Odds of dying in a car accident: 1 in 18,585Odds of getting arthritis: 1 in 7Odds you don’t have health insurance: 1 in 7