Creature's name sparks legal feud Vermont woman claims copyright MIRO CERNETIG QUEBEC BUREAU CHIEF MONTREAL-Just when U.S.-Canada relations seemed to have hit bottom, a new controversy has surfaced from the inky depths of Lake Memphremagog: A nasty custody battle over a monster said to dwell in the lake straddling the border. "I guess it's another international crisis," … [Read more...] about Monster of a border dispute looms over lake

Spaghettini col Erbi e Pomodoro (Spaghettini with Herbs and Tomato) 1 1/2 lbs (675 g) ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced 3 Tbs (45 ml) chopped fresh basil 3 Tbs (45 ml) chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbs (15 ml) chopped fresh sage 1 Tbs (15 ml) chopped fresh rosemary 1 Tbs (15 ml) chopped fresh mint 1/3 cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper to … [Read more...] about Spaghettini Pomodoro

I went to take some excederin pm and a swig of cough medicine. Did right well on the excederin pm; but instead of grabbing the cough medicine; I grabbed the senokot bottle. They both look alike. Sigh. … [Read more...] about Stupid is as stupid does; I guess.

My son and I were on a bridge waiting for a light to change today. I spotted a *huge* grasshopper (or more likely a locust) strolling along the railing. I said "Look at the big grasshopper?" The kid in all his wisdom says "Why isn't he hopping?" … [Read more...] about grasshopper

The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. The Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart … [Read more...] about Speaking English