I went to see “Angels & Demons” recently, & while i’ll spare you my numerous issues with the movie, i did find something very funny. If you’ve ever seen the movie “Moulin Rouge”, you’ll know that Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman break into a song every 5 seconds, anytime they have something deep & meaningful to say. So I found Ewan McGregor so funny in this movie and couldn’t seem to take him seriously. Every time he had one of ... Read Full Story

I went to FondueMentale for the 3rd time in 5 years, and it was great, as always. But i wanted to write a review this time, because i found the perfect combination of dishes to order. We were 4 people and went for dinner on a Friday night. It is recommended to make a reservation. When you walk in, the restaurant is very quaint, you have to walk up a few steps and pull an old heavy door. The romantic atmosphere can be felt as soon as you walk in, with wood and candlelight visible from the entr... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Canada - the country and the culture". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalis... Read Full Story

I love canada. it’s that simple. i’ve lived in 3 other countries in my life: UK, switzerland and the US. and you know what, Canada is awesome. everything about canada is inclusive, not exclusive. canadians are proud to welcome their new immigrants. canadians are proud of their country and are not always complaining about it (well, apart from its weather). canadians care about their environement as much as their care about their families. In the UK and in the US, these things are n... Read Full Story

I nearly lost my blog last night (DB backup issues), but didn’t, thanks to the diligence of my web host. Still, during the 3 hours of sheer panic, many thoughts went through my mind. Would anyone miss it, other than me? Would i start all over again, or just give up? Very quickly, i wondered if it was all worth it. I mean, how many people was i really affecting? Afterall, i’m not the most famous blogger in the world, so the answer is “less than the famous bloggers of this wor... Read Full Story

As some of you may know, i became canadian in january. and yesterday, out of nowhere, i got this package in the mail, i opened it, and it looked like a diploma case, you know those letter size leather padded folders that open upwards with the diploma inside? so this diploma case is green, and it’s from the House of Commons. So i open it and see this diploma, with all the provincial flags, the government stamp, and it’s signed from my MP, Marc Garneau (yes, the ex-astronaute). The ... Read Full Story

On my old PC that died, i had installed an RIA (Rich Internet Application) version of Google Analytics. It was basically a version of Google Analytics that you could install to your desktop (but you need to be connected to the web to have up2date data). I’m looking to re-download it from the web, but it seems that the guys who had it in beta, gave it a new home. But this new home is now capitalizing on it and looking to sell components of it (that’s what it seems like, anyway). So... Read Full Story

With a group of my girlfriends, we usually get together once a month for a brunch potluck at each others’ houses. Regularly, i bring my homemade banana bread with brown sugar, which always goes down well. So i thought i’d share the recipe. THIS IS NOT MINE, i’m not taking credit, i found it on allrecipes.com, it’s nothing new, but it’s the perfect banana bread. Banana Bread INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extrac... Read Full Story

Living in Quebec, Canada, i spend a whole lot of time writing documents in both English and French. With a French mother and a French education, but having grown up in England, i consider myself 100% bilingual. But even the best of us, occasionally, have moments when we can’t think of the equivalent word in the other language. So, in my browser, at all times, i have at least 2-3 sites bookmarked for finding the fastest answer. Until now, my main resource was the “Grand Dictionnair... Read Full Story

Something new has come to the White House: responsible parenting. I love the fact that, as the leader of his country, Obama sees it as part of his responsibilities to show America how he raises his daughters, and to show examples of successful parenting. The first time he impressed me was when he refused to let them participate in interviews during the campaign and when he made it a point to tell people that the kids were not left at home with a babysitter every night, but that their grandmot... Read Full Story