Monthly Archives: December 2010

Expo daydreams & Montr̩al Magazine Рworth reconsidering

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Taylor C. Noakes

I came across an interesting little bit of nostalgia a few days ago, in the form of an online copy of Montréal Magazine dating back to February of 1967. They couldn’t possibly have had any idea at the time of just … Continue reading →

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Judith Woodsworth pulls a Sarah Palin @ CON-U

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Taylor C. Noakes

For the second time in three years, Concordia University is sans president. Another one bites the dust, and much like other presidents and VPs from the past few years, she will receive a major severance package to quit. The Gazette’s … Continue reading →

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Leeroy Edwards has crossed into a new dimension; RIP

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Taylor C. Noakes

The Happy Wanderer has wandered off this mortal coil. I never spoke with him, never knew his name until quite recently, but I remember seeing him, here and there, in his unmistakable cosmic robes, staff and the weird magical way … Continue reading →

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Lambasting Larry Smith

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Taylor C. Noakes

Apologies for the delay, glad to say I just finished exam season and have a lot more free time. And wouldn’t you know it, the Irony Gods threw me a solid. Larry Smith became a senator, announced his intention to … Continue reading →

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Montréal Stories {No. 2} – A child’s footsteps…

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Taylor C. Noakes

Overheard in a restaurant (one woman’s voice): “I’m staying at that hotel across from the Méridien on Sherbrooke, what? no, it’s closer to Atwater, but I’ve stayed at both, this one’s better. Not bad actually, excellent room service, but you … Continue reading →

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Remember when we used to dream? {Expo Hovercraft edition!}

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Taylor C. Noakes

This is an SN.R6 hovercraft developed by the British Hovercraft Corporation and demonstrated at Expo 67. You will also notice the British Petroleum logo in addition to the Man and His World logo on the rear fin. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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