Here's a collection of images from around the world. Hopefully to remind you that there's more to life than simply bickering over politics, complaining about the weather and getting stuck in traffic.
**Yes, there will be a post about the Coalition against the Conservatives - Just not now**
((AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) / December 2, 2008)
A rare positioning of planets Venus (top left) and Jupiter (top right) and the crescent moon of the Earth provides a "smiley" effect that captivated Asia Monday night Dec. 2, 2008.
"Forever Enthralled" Premiered
(ELIZABETH DALZIEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS)
A performer dressed in full Peking Opera costume takes part in a press conference for the movie world premier of Director Chen Kaige's new movie "Mei Lanfang" in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Dec. 2.Mei lanfang, English title is "Forever Enthralled". The movie marks top Chinese director Chen Kaige's comeback attempt after his last movie, the epic fantasy movie "The Promise" was panned by critics three years ago.
Foreclosure Squatters
(J PAT CARTER, ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Marie Nadine Pierre holds her baby, Nennon, as she looks out the window of the "people-less" house where she is living in Miami, last week. Pierre is squatting in a bank foreclosed house.
Venus Aligns with the Moon
(DIMITAR DILKOFF, AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
This photo taken in Sofia on December 1, shows a slender crescent moon 15-percent illuminated in close proximity Jupiter (small white dot at L) behind the cross of the golden domed Alexander Nevski cathedral. Astronomers refer to this rare phenomenon as an "occultation," taken from the Latin word occultare, which means "to conceal." This eye-catching sight is be visible in complete darkness across much of Eastern Europe.
Hillary Clinton Officially nominated for Secretary of State
(JIM WATSON, AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
President elect Barack Obama, flanked by Vice-President elect Joseph Biden (L) and Senator Hillary Clinton at a press conference in Chicago, Illinios, on December 1. Obama nominated his former rival Hillary Clinton to be the next US secretary of state, as he unveiled a raft of cabinet picks.
Golf in High-Altitude Bolivia
(JOAO PADUA, AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
Marta Mamani, an aymara indigenous woman, hits a drive during her work break at La Paz Golf Club on November 26. La Paz Golf Club is considered to be the highest one in the world, with courses ranging from 3,277 to 3,342 meters above sea level. Founded in 1912, the Club sits in the upscale district of southern La Paz, and its exclusive facilities receive the local elite.
Flooding in Venice
(ANDREA PATTARO, AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
People walk in a street of Venice during floods on December 1. Authorities in the Italian city of Venice issued a flood alert, warning that the sea was due to rise 1.60 meters above its normal level, the highest for 30 years.
Beijing Charity Concert For Quake Disabled Children
(China Photos/Getty Images / November 30, 2008)
Deaf dancers from Chinese Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe perform the 'Thousand-hand Goddess of Mercy' during a charity concert held for the disabled children injured in the May 12 Sichuan Earthquake at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.
Brazilian floods
(TOBIAS MATHIES, EFE / November 27, 2008)
A vehicle is stalled in the flood waters in Brazil. The governor of the Brazilian state of Holy Catarina declared a state of emergency today in the twelve municipalities most affected by the rains that have killed more than to 100 people,
Environment activists
(PAVEL RAHMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS / November 27, 2008)
Members of Bangladesh Kormojibi Nari, or women workers, stage a demonstration wearing masks of the leaders of G-8 nations, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. They demand a drastic cut in emission of green house gases by industrialized nations and compensation to poor nations hit by impacts of climate change.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008
Thankfully, the embarrassing mistake I made in terms of what my deadline actually was for She Does the City turned out in the end. It appears that they didn't realize what a big undertaking the "Celebrity Stockings" feature was going to be so they are posting 5 a day - beginning with Peter Mansbridge, Zooey Deschanel, RuPaul, Dita Von Teese and John Stewart.
So if you're curious as to what will be in their stockings for Christmas, you need to go and check out She Does the City each and everyday as new stockings will be posted regularly.
For me, I've really found some Amazing gifts from online and Toronto-only retailers for the hipster who only wants cool gifts! I think I'm pretty good at this "sourcing ish out" kind of gig.
Last night, I was at a media launch at La Bruschetta - one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city since I went there a few months ago to review it for dine.TO.
Read the review, here
Anyway, La Bruschetta is launching a new Umbrian inspired menu, so last night we dined on Beet Risotto, Insalata Umbria and house cured proscitto, capocollo sausage and aged Friulano.
But their gnocchi is to die for - I have another Italian restaurant review to write up for January, and I tried their gnocchi... I will euphamise it, but my readers need to know, if I don't gush about it, don't expect it to blow your mind. It's not to say I don't respect the craftmanship in the latter, it simply means, I will tell you if it left an impression on me.
If not, then it's just, "eh"
BTW, my Spice Route review, I'm still getting flack over it. I think the world needs to deal with it, I ate some great food there. But, let's be realistic, Spice Route is a fun night out over shared plates - it isn't the answer to a life long quest for the ultimate dining experience.
In Toronto, that is few and far between... why do you think we have so many angry foodies on the loose?
Friday, November 28, 2008
I'm sorry, I know it's too early in the morning to talk about vay-jay-jays, jutes and girly bits, but seriously, I couldn't resist.
I present to you...
VAGINA HERO!
It works much the same way as Guitar Hero, except there's no back story to explain how you ended up being assaulted with a porn stars nu'un in your face.
Neither a pleasant nor attractive way to get the 
party started.
Enjoy the ironically graphic controller, deceptively named, the "hodge podge"
Imagine the hilarity when Uncle "I don't give a damn. I just buy the first thing I see without reading the box" bags this little puppy for Jimmy this Christmas.
He can go Xbox Live! on this ish with his boys and have a good ol' fashioned e-orgy.
Maybe this is the best way to encourage abstinence in today's youth - or Lawnmower Man.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
By Google Adsense... apparently KC doesn't get enough traffic these days - pffffffffft!
Well, because I want to relaunch AND make money, I'm going to start posting again.
I have nothing to say, except for, I'm going to go and cook a Tourtiere for dinner. Matt says he doesn't like it, but I think I can convince him otherwise - I'm a good cook.
Celebrate my return!
:)
Its about time! Ive been waiting for the return of Karmacake!!!
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