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Friday, 02 October 2009 07:58 |
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Regular Ramblings  Is there anywhere in Winnipeg where everyone knows your name? Look around you. Some of you, perched atop your bar stools, may think “everybody here knows my name” in which case, you’re a regular. If it’s not you, chances are you can pick out that one guy or girl who’s in the same spot day in and day out.
Why are we such creatures of habit? We all like having a familiar face smile and say “What’ll it be?” even though they already know the answer to that question. We like being able to tell our stories and jokes, or talk about other people in our lives in a way that makes us feel a little bit more superior. Oh come on admit it...you know you do.
We, at Urban Diversion, have a special fondness for one rambling regular and we thought we’d share some of his finest moments with you. (Since you and he are so very much alike.)
Cliff Notes
Some insights from Clifford Clavin, the memorable mailman from Cheers.
(We did a bit of research, and most of what he says here is false.)
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Last Updated on Friday, 02 October 2009 08:03 |
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Friday, 02 October 2009 08:30 |
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They're on the Prowl 
What do the Palomino, Courtney Cox, and the Assiniboine Park Zoo have in common? You guessed it: Cougars. The nickname “Cougar” -- or “Coug” [coo-gh] for short -- has been around for a long time, but we’re seeing a sudden resurgence in popularity these days.
The reality TV show The Cougar -- filmed a la The Bachelorette, but with an older woman seeking younger men -- premiered its first season in April. True to TV trend patterns, the Cougar pack is growing with Courtney Cox playing the lead character in the new sitcom Cougar Town that launched last week.
So what’s the deal? Is the once derogatory name suddenly acceptable and maybe even cool? We wondered where the nickname come from and if there is any real basis for comparison so we spoke with Dr. Robert Wrigley, Zoo Curator at the Assiniboine Park Zoo to find out a little bit about the wild cats and their typical mating habits.
With regards to their typical mating habits Wrigley says, “Cougars can be out hunting anytime of the day or night, but generally are most active at night...The cougar spends most of its life alone, coming together mainly during the mating season.”
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Last Updated on Monday, 19 October 2009 14:50 |
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Monday, 14 September 2009 16:07 |
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Socials…it’s a love hate relationship between the cheap and the cheaper. The people organizing the socials want money, and the people who go to them want to spend even less. It’s always the same hook and liner for them, “Come on, cheap drinks and TONS of prizes!! AND you get a free meal!” The “Free Meal” usually consisting of rye bread, cheap cold cuts, pickles, and little squares of cheese. I, personally, despise socials. The long rectangular tables make it impossible to talk to anyone but whoever is beside or across from you, 90% of the time the music is terrible, and half the time they run out of beer so everyone is forced to slam back really cheap vodka or whiskey and get subsequently annihilated. The idea of a social is great, just like Communism (everyone is equal! Hooray!), but somehow the idea of it gets miscued along the way. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 14 September 2009 16:27 |
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Tuesday, 15 September 2009 07:48 |
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The Ultimate Urban Update from Urban Diversion on Vimeo. Check out this vid we made of our day out making over Marc! Enter our contests and you too could become a superstar!
Do you like the music we used in this video? Sweet, then check out Grand Analog and All of Your Friends on their MySpace pages! Special Thanks goes out to all of our sponsoring companies: Boutique Unique, Ozeri, Provici Cosmetics, Urban Glow, Village Streetwear, Tripwire Media and, of course, thanks to us! We're quite pleased with ourselves, you know! |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 September 2009 07:56 |
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 11:47 |
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FALL FOR FASHION
If you find yourself low on cash then you’re in luck. Seem absurd? Well, it isn’t. You can have all the fall fashion trends at your fingertips and you only need to add a few key pieces to your wardrobe to make it happen. Don’t get us wrong, you should still be shopping your little heart out! But with a few simple purchases, you’ll find you don’t need to break the budget to fit in this season. We scoured the web to see what’s hot and we’ve compiled a fashion cheat sheet for the upcoming season so you don’t get swept away with the leaves.
Why this season is affordable: First and foremost, we are seeing a lot of the same colours and inspirations from last fall. Lots of solid classic colours, and yes, you can still wear high boots. In fact, if you want to be right in style, wear boots that come over your knees or even thigh-high. (Warning: if you’re rocking the thigh-highs, try to avoid going “Pretty Woman” with the patent leather.) |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 September 2009 11:56 |
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