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11:47 PM
Colbert wannabes to compete in Oshawa

The Comedy Network is looking for Colbert lookalikes:

Finalists will compete in Oshawa, Ontario on March 20, which has been declared “Stephen Colbert Day” by Mayor John Gray. The winner will get a trip to New York City to attend a taping of The Colbert Report.

"There are two kinds of people in this world; those that are Stephen Colbert and those that wannabe Stephen Colbert. Most people fall into the second category. So here's a chance for all the wannabe Colbert's to step up,” said Brent Haynes of the Comedy Network, in a release.

March 20th is the mayor of Oshawa's birthday; it was declared Stephen Colbert Day thanks to Colbert winning a hockey bet.

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9:50 PM
International EATAPETA Day

I nearly forgot. Luckily, Meryl reminded me. I had chicken for lunch, so I guess I participated.

By the way, for anyone interested in why I support this day, or why I hate PETA so much, read this.

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9:42 PM
Egos

So Simon Cowell thinks he's bigger than Springsteen.

But the real question is, is Springsteen bigger than Jesus?

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9:34 PM
How to lose an election

After this election, André Boisclair could probably write the textbook on the subject. Now, he's in trouble again... this time for unapologetically making ethnic slurs against Asians:

Boisclair refused to apologize Thursday for having referred to Asian students as having "slanting eyes." "I have no intention of apologizing," he replied when asked what he meant by his choice of words. The PQ leader, who was campaigning in Quebec City, said it's a term he uses frequently.

Boisclair's campaign theme soung really ought to be "My Own Worst Enemy".

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11:02 PM
Knock-out blows

Tonight's televised leadership debate apparently "had lots of jousting, but lacked a definitive knock-out blow."

I'll have to take their word for it, I suppose. I was otherwise occupied, watching the Habs beat the Isles 5-3 from seats in the reds that gave me a great view of the game's many blows - including the head-on collision between Steve Begin and Rick DiPietro. It was a night of heated hockey, and a fantastic comeback win for Les Boys, who picked up what might be a critical two points in the race to squeeze into the playoffs.

Can't say I'm too heartbroken about missing the debate. All told, I think I got the much better show.

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