Posts by mbriant

I was fortunate enough to get invited to this chic bar opening in Toronto last night by a new friend of mine who's a silent partner in the place.  His fiance is friends with the The Eagles of Death Metal, and they flew up from...

This is a remarkable book on slavery...a selection of interviews of former slaves compiled during the 1930s, before the last of the former slaves died off. Before freedom, when I just can ... - Google Books

I was always told that a wool, navy blue suit was the way to start a business wardrobe. Gray would be the next choice. Something with a subtle pinstripe to it so it's not too flashy but at the same time, not too plain. Also, unless...

I've been nodding in agreement with most of this thread for two days now, but tonight I just finished watching two newly-released DVDs ... "Crazy Heart" with Jeff Bridges and "It's Complicated" with Meryl Streep and...

Quote: It seems like his paypal account is his friends...and he uses it since he dosn't have one himself. That's what he told me Be sure to contact PayPal as well.

Bariatric Surgery? That's the stomach banding technique that's been in the news a lot lately, isn't it. I've heard it's reversible and one of the most effective ways of losing weight. As one who has also been battling the pendulum of...

I have nearly 4,000 feedback responses at 100% positive, snipe every auction I can, and I'm in complete agreement with ericj. Bidding on an auction is a competition ... not only the obvious competition between bidders, but also between...

Tyll leaving Headroom !!! Does this mean my genuine Tyll Action Figure has increased in value?

Quote: Presumably the owners of these signs feel they are less likely to be rammed by another driver. "Lawyer on board" would probably be more effective.

There's a quirky 1985 comedy directed by Martin Scorsese called "After Hours" that IMO never got the attention it deserved.