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The #BCBudget in 20 words or less

February 22, 2012 Just words No comments

Adele during The Brits (Not the BC Budget speech)

The BC Budget in 20 words or less:

“Budget balanced by next year. MSP goes up. A bit of a break for first time home buyers.” – Mike Benny

A few other things I noticed during the broadcast of the budget… I’m pretty sure when they did a close-up on Kevin Falcon, he had his fingers crossed most of the time.

I also noticed a bit of a slip when talking about BC tax payers, he mistakenly referred to us as “you poor buggers”.

Also, I’m pretty sure I saw Adrian Dix spray-painting “Haters Gonna Hate” on the Finance Minister’s door. What’s that all about?

Also, also… What was Adele doing in Victoria yesterday?

Top five suggested titles for the new #JustinBieber book

February 22, 2012 Top Five No comments

If you’re a Belieber, you’ve probably already read My Story and The Fever and maybe The Scoop. Well, a new Bieber book is on it’s way this fall.

I understand the publishers are still looking for a title for this one. Here are my top five suggested titles for the new Justin Bieber book.

#5. Being an out of this world success in the music industry without ever having a song on AT40 for Dummies (with forward by Ryan Seacrest).

#4. The Troubles I’ve Seen (Waiting in line for your own autograph sucks).

#3. How to be more influential than the US President before you’re 19.

#2. Haters gonna hate, Biebers gonna bieb!

#1. Bangs. Got em!

Famous birthdays – February 22nd

February 22, 2012 Birthdays No comments

Drew Barrymore by David Shankbone

Actress. She was Miss Illinois 1989. Best known as Seven of Nine on Star Trek: Voyager. Also on The OC, Law & Order and Body of Proof. Jeri Ryan 44

Singer. Atomic Kitten. Jennifer Frost 34

TV guy. Stacy’s partner in crime. What Not To Wear. Clinton Kelly 43

Actress. Nickname: D. She is allergic to bee stings and coffee. Got her start as Gertie (in E.T.), then on to Firestarter, Boys on The Side and Charlie’s Angels. Drew Barrymore 37

In response to that attention starved business professor at the #UniversityoftheFraserValley

February 21, 2012 Just words, Top Five No comments

The PG Shih Tzu

An attention starved business professor at the University of the Fraser Valley (Simon Gibson) is recommending Prince George consider changing its name. He says he knows several people who have confused Prince George with Prince Rupert (and Prince Albert?) because they both start with the word Prince.

He’s right. Twice already today I got him mixed up with Simon Cowell, because both of their names start with Simon (and I imagine he talks with a slight British accent).

But anyway — maybe he’s got a point. Let’s re-name Prince George! My personal suggestions…

#5. “Not Prince Rupert”. This would be the least expensive alternative and would simply involve buying old signage and letterhead from Prince Rupert and adding the word “Not”.

#4. We could name ourselves after one of the great animals that are plentiful in the area. I recommend a Shih Tzu. According to statistics, you are far more likely to encounter a Shih Tzu than a moose or bear in Prince George. (Image the Welcome to Shih Tzu sign on Hwy 97)

#3. We could simple change the prefix “Prince” to an appropriate high ranking alternative and go with “Captain George”.

#2. My personal favourite, “Curious George”.

#1. We could take our lead from that big time singer/songwriter from the 80′s and 90′s and go with — “The City formerly known as Prince”.

Famous birthdays – February 21st

February 21, 2012 Birthdays No comments

Ashley Greene at the Comic-Con 2011

Actress. 5′ 5”. She won a Teen Choice award for Fresh Face in 2009. Alice Cullen in the Twilight movies. Ashley Greene 25

Actress. 5′ 1”. She won a best actress Oscar in 2008. Also in 2008 she made Time’s Most Influential People list and FHM’s Sexiest Women in the World list. She was Juno in Juno. Ellen Page 25

Actress. Nickname: Love. From Party of Five to Ghost Whisperer. Jennifer Love Hewitt 33

Actor. Everyone’s favourite psychiatrist. AKA: Frasier Crane. Kelsey Grammer 57

Why is Tim Hortons so successful?

February 20, 2012 Top Five No comments

Donuts, is there anything they can't do?

Roll up the Rim starts today and that has some people thinking, why is Tim Hortons so successful? They are still making huge profits even in this global economic turmoil. Mike’s top five real reasons why Timmy’s is so successful.

#5. Let’s see – it’s addictive, it tastes good and it’s cheap.

#4. $74 million in free advertising alone, from that morning show begging for coffee all the time.

#3. You get to line up for 20 minutes in your car to get something you could easily make at home.

#2. It’s food you can spell! BITS, BELTS, BAGELS, BISCUITS (Okay – I have a tough time with Biscuits)!

#1. [Homer was right] “Donuts.. there really isn’t anything they can’t do.

Famous birthdays – February 20th

February 20, 2012 Birthdays No comments

Rihanna 2008 - Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards.

Singer. Songwriter. Born Kevin Brereton. He won the Juno for Single of The Year in 2005 (Crabbuckit) and the MMVA for Best Pop Video for the same song. Best known as k-os 40

Actress. Nominated for 2 Prime Time Emmys. Best known as Claire Fisher on HBO’s Six Feet Under. Lauren Ambrose 34

Singer. Born Robyn Fenty. Born in Barbados, moved to the US when she was 16. In 2005 she released her first album “Music of The Sun”. Rihanna 24

Model. Celebrity. She was #3 on the list of Hottest Hotties from the 90′s. She was married to Richard Gere for a bit in the 90′s. She also had a string of workout videos in the 90′s. Cindy Crawford 46

#RollUpTheRim starts next week

February 17, 2012 Top Five No comments

Please play again. Again!?

Mike Benny presents Roll Up The Rim etiquette. With Tim Hortons Roll Up The Rim starting next week, there are a few points to remember before you start rolling.

#5. No using teeth on cups found in trash.

#4. If you paid for it, the prize is yours; take it. If you don’t, even the small prizes, you’ll just make it harder on yourself later. “Oh you said I could keep the free muffin I won with your cup; so I assumed you were setting historical president for future prizing.”

#3. If you throw it away, it is no longer yours (Bridal bouquet rules apply).

#2. Roll up the rim applies only to Tim Hortons coffee cups, not other household items and sundry bathroom fixtures that may or may not have rims!

#1. That whole looking surprised as you roll up the rim and then saying “hey I won a play again”, ya that’s funny, really funny.

Famous birthdays – February 17th

February 17, 2012 Birthdays No comments

Denise Richards Photo by Glenn Francis of www.PacificProDigital.com

Actress. Singer. Celebrity. 5′ 8”. She played hockey while in high school. She has won the worst actress Razzie 3 times, including the Razzie for worst actress of the decade for The Hottie and The Nottie. Paris Hilton 31

Comedian. Born: Daniel Whitney. He’s been nominated for the worst actor Razzie twice. He is Mater in Pixar’s Cars. He was here in 2010! Larry The Cable Guy 48

Actress. Best known as Kimber on Nip-Tuck. Kelly Carlson 36

Actress. 5′ 6”. Her parents own a coffee shop called Jitters. She was a cheer leader and kick boxer in high school. She won the worst actress Razzie for The World is Not Enough. Denise Richards 41