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About Gabriel

I’ve lived in more than fifty places. I've been paid to pick stones out of fields, take backstage photos of Britney Spears, and report on Internet privacy issues. My photos have been published in several newspapers, and a couple of magazines.

Canadian Inventions — The Pacemaker

Posted on March 12, 2007 by Gabriel

The pacemaker has saved millions of lives, including the man who invented it. Seriously, how weird is that? A guy invents a gadget that keeps a dying heart beating, which then saves the lives of millions of strangers over a … Continue reading →

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Essential Canadian Books — ‘The Invasion Of Canada: 1812-1813’

Posted on March 8, 2007 by Gabriel

Rough Trade: Canadian “High School Confidential”; ‘Avoid Freud‘ (1981) . Essential Books Aboot Canada — Book Two: The Invasion Of Canada: 1812-1813  . Pierre Berton (1980): History repeats itself, over and over again. We repeat it because no one learns. … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Top Three News Stories (CBC Local Montreal, NBC, PBS, NBC Local Detroit, CTV): 03/05/07

Posted on March 5, 2007 by Gabriel

Anik Jean: Canadian “Tendre Sorciere”; Le Trashy Saloon’ (2005) . The First Three News Stories On 03/05/07 CBC Montreal, NBC, PBS, NBC Detroit, CTV . (6pm) CBC Montreal With Michel Godbout: 1) Cop Killer Claims Self Defence: Last week Laval police … Continue reading →

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Canadian Inventions — Instant Replay

Posted on March 2, 2007 by Gabriel

Die Mannequin: Canadian “Autumn Cannibalist”; ‘How To Kill’ [Digital EP] (2006) Canadians think sporting events are so nice we like to watch them twice. And three times. And maybe four in a row. Then sixteen times from every conceivable angle. … Continue reading →

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Things Aboot Me: Froot Loops, A Winter Storm And The Littlest Hobo

Posted on March 2, 2007 by Gabriel

Blue Rodeo: Canadian “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet”; ‘Five Days In July’ (1993) Things Aboot Me: Froot Loops, A Winter Storm And The Littlest Hobo . Before (last week) & During (this morning) . . This isn’t even close to being the … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Top Three News Stories (BBC, ABC, CBC, CTV): 02/26/07

Posted on February 26, 2007 by Gabriel

The Tragically Hip: Canadian “New Orleans Is Sinking”; ‘Up To Here(1989) . The First Three News Stories On 02/26/07 BBC, ABC, CBC, CTV . (6pm) BBC: World News 1) Serbia Didn’t Do It: According to the BBC “Bosnian Muslim leaders … Continue reading →

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