Monthly Archives: October 2007

V-Pro or V-Con

Posted on October 19,2007 by Toren

I spent last night pricing scores of artworks by me. Last year I took in some art to V-Con and a few of them were sold. Mostly stuff from the “”every original drawing in this binder is $10″ binder, I … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Jess….

Posted on October 18,2007 by Toren

A few choice quotes from this blog article called “Why Chiropractors are Idiots…” …not everything that feels good or makes us happy is medicine. …Feeling good is not the same thing as being well, an important concept that gets obscured … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Comic Jam Homeless

Posted on October 17,2007 by Toren

Every month, when I can, I am part of the Vancouver Comic Jam. Ever since the Jolly Alderman on Cambie shut down (thanks, Olympics!) they’ve had no luck finding a place to go. Have a read of Ed’s email and … Continue reading →

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Midway – already has 3 votes?

Posted on October 15,2007 by Toren

Here’s some listings for my episode (huh…”my” episode) of Stargate Atlantis. I’m a guest star! tv.com link http://www.gateworld.net/atlantis/s4/415.shtml Air date is apparently Feb 1, 2008.

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Thickets show in Chilliwack this weekend

Posted on October 15,2007 by Toren

Saturday October 20 at the Lions Club Hall (47130 Hope River Road) in Chilliwack BC. Doors at 8pm. The opening band is “Buckle Up Russia” around 9:30. Thickets around 10:30. Costumes “mandatory”. Pumpkin carving contest! Prize for best costume! Games! … Continue reading →

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“I’ll Teach Your Grandmother to Suck Eggs” is an Oscar-Winning Line

Posted on October 13,2007 by Toren

I just learned that a lot of lines that Stinky Wizzleteats sings during the song “Happy Happy Joy Joy” on Ren & Stimpy’s episode “Stimpy’s Invention” are taken from the film “Big Country” with Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston and yes, … Continue reading →

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Swiped Wholesale

Posted on October 12,2007 by Toren

The trouble with herbals October 6th, 2007 by Ben Goldacre in herbal remedies, bad science | Ben Goldacre The Guardian Saturday October 6 2007 The news this week that herbal remedies can be ineffective or dangerous is boring: but come … Continue reading →

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Slackademics: Scrabbleology

Posted on October 11,2007 by Toren

So the Scrabble Strategy workshop went all right. I was expecting 10 people but in total there were only 5. Still worthwhile to do but considering I spent all day preparing when I should have been working on my art … Continue reading →

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These Are The Jokes

Posted on October 8,2007 by Toren

I want to market JUMPING SNAKE ACTUAL PEANUT BRITTLE. You open the can and there is actual peanut brittle inside. Hilarious and lucrative. If I had time I would do up a graphic for this joke.

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VIFFY

Posted on October 8,2007 by Toren

I think the idea of an international film festival is a wonderful thing. Some people may be inclined to wait in line on rainy days for the opportunity (not the guarantee) to get into a venue with seats of questionable … Continue reading →

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