Monthly Archives: February 2006

Speedy geezers

Posted on 16 February 2006 by leacock

Calgarian Duff Gibson’s gold medal not only proves that he can hurl himself down an icy chute on a tea tray at higher speed than anyone else in the world, it also revived the Olympic dream for many of us. … Continue reading →

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Toasted almond scandal

Posted on 10 February 2006 by leacock

Think back to the birthday celebrations of yore at 54Leacock, to the times before Le Comptoir de Célestin, before Rahier Pâtisserie, even before Phipps, and you’ll find it hidden in a dusty corner of your memories… the Dufflet Toasted Almond … Continue reading →

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Duran Duran

Posted on 4 February 2006 by leacock

When it comes to matters of consequence, Zev Borow, regular contributor to fine publications such as Spin, The New Yorker and McSweeney’s, knows where it’s at. About his inspiration to “cover” a Duran Duran song for Lit Riffs, he writes: … Continue reading →

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