RIP

She seemed restless as portrayed on TV.


I hope her family finds peace.


RIP Alexis Cohen.


For the story on what happened, CLICK HERE.



Found this tribute for her, uploaded after her rant on AI:





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What the "TOOT"?

I find it amusing that a group of researchers have actually spent time studying "swearing" as a factor that could reduce physical pain. It is pretty obvious that it is part of the fight-or-flight response and I don't think swearing would do any good if you actually cut your finger off compared to just submerging it in ice water.

Here's the actual abstract of the research:











































Here's one of the researchers trying to explain the results of the study:





Now, just for pure amusement...here's Christian Bale and Napoleon Dynamite in a heated discussion...




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Can't Stop, Won't Stop: Toronto Pride Celebration 2009

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Originally uploaded by shutternewbie 

How do you take great pictures in an event if you don't have a press pass? Well, you don't.

It's hard enough to focus on moving subjects, and when I had to stay outside the barriers during the pride parade, it made it even more of a challenge. But I managed to take some quick snaps in between a puffy mane of a shemale and a seven-footer princess.
















It was, mostly, a wet celebration but spirits were high as always. Each year, a large number of people come to share with the fun but I do hope all the bright lights and deafening music won't make us forget of why there's even such a celebration.

To see more pics...CLICK HERE

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