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| Epicurus |
Good vid...too bad it's not specific to Montreal only though (and yes, I know this subforum unoffically Montreal + the rest of Quebec, but still)...nevertheless, will add it obviously...actually, I need to revamp the entire original post...so many things to add...will work on it either tonight or tomorrow... |
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| malek |
| i always had a project in mind to do a video like that for montreal... but time is not on my side for now :( |
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| Epicurus |
| quote: | Originally posted by malek
i always had a project in mind to do a video like that for montreal... but time is not on my side for now :( |
Actually, I was just about to suggest that. Who better than the original Syrian pute neg' to do such a video :D As for time, yeah I know what you're referring to, but you'll have no excuses after September :p |
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| malek |
| quote: | Originally posted by Epicurus
Actually, I was just about to suggest that. Who better than the original Syrian pute neg' to do such a video :D As for time, yeah I know what you're referring to, but you'll have no excuses after September :p |
I know I know :D
the worst is that I have the resources (cameras/plane/locations/contacts) and peoples wanting to work on this...
All is needed is coordination and some calls :D |
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| Marcus007 |
| quote: | Originally posted by malek
I know I know :D
the worst is that I have the resources (cameras/plane/locations/contacts) and peoples wanting to work on this...
All is needed is coordination and some calls :D |
I'd be more than willing to pitch in and help realize this. :)
I found a VERY cool site for visitors:
http://www.madeinmtl.com/
Check it out you guys. |
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| SonjaDanceDance |
| Making a trip to Montreal at the beginning of August can't wait to hit the places you have listed. |
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| Boeing777 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Epicurus
BLACK & BLUE
a volunteer-based non-profit organization giving financial support to groups providing direct care to people living with HIV/AIDS. Please donate generously. BLACK & BLUE 2005 will be held at the Olympic Stadium, on October 9th 2005. |
Sadly, that's a living myth, which has no basis today. It was true when it first started over 10 years ago but now, there is no evidence that money is going to the HIV/AIDS research from BBCM. It's more of a scam now to get more money out of people.
I dislike being fooled and I don't wish visitors from outside to be victim of this sad scam.
Peace out |
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| malek |
| quote: | Originally posted by Boeing777
Sadly, that's a living myth, which has no basis today. It was true when it first started over 10 years ago but now, there is no evidence that money is going to the HIV/AIDS research from BBCM. It's more of a scam now to get more money out of people.
I dislike being fooled and I don't wish visitors from outside to be victim of this sad scam.
Peace out |
do you have anything to prove your claim?? I'm not saying your lying, i'm just curious. |
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| Epicurus |
| I think this needs a little updating :D J'fais ca ce weekend. |
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| malek |
5 best shopping streets in Montreal
Montreal is only two hours away from Ottawa, and it's a great place to shop. Here are five great shopping streets -- other than Ste-Catherine Street downtown.
1. Avenue Laurier
This short strip (about eight blocks) in posh Outremont is the place to go for upscale shopping. There's a Tilley Endurables store here, for example, and some wonderful boutiques where your credit card can really work up a sweat. Hungry after your expeditions? Avenue Laurier is home to one of the city's top restaurants, Lemeac. The active section of Laurier is near the intersection with Avenue du Parc; it's also a not-too-distant walk from the Laurier metro station.
2. Avenue du Mont-Royal
If Avenue Laurier is upscale-trendy, Avenue du Mont-Royal, an east-west artery a few blocks further south, is funky-trendy. Think small, think Bohemian, think unique: stylish clothes, for example, or edgy tchotchkes for your home. Get off at the Mont-Royal metro stop and explore both east and west. Oh, and don't forget to check out St-Denis, which crosses Mont-Royal and runs north-south.
3. Boulevard St-Laurent
This street, the dividing line between east and west in Montreal, is the multicultural heart of the city. After having looked a bit frayed around the edges for years, it's come into its own as a fascinating street to walk and a great place to shop. From Sherbrooke Street, all the (very long) way north to Autoroute 40, the street Montrealers affectionately call La Main is full of things to see and buy. Most stores are small and unique -- restaurants, clothing stores, furniture and design, antiques. This street has got it all, in easily digestible bits.
4. Jean-Talon Market
This is not really a street, but if you're interested in good eating, this market is well worth a visit. Way north of downtown, a bit west of the Jean-Talon metro stop near the corner of Jean-Talon and St-Denis, the market offers a massive sensory experience where you will find fruits and vegetables (some of which you'll never see in Ottawa) as well as cheeses and fish and meat, all manner of unusual spices, and special cooking implements. Where else can you shop to buy a tagine, and take your pick among a half-dozen stores offering them for sale?
5. Boulevard Le Corbusier
OK, technically it's not in Montreal -- it's in the suburb of Laval, just north of the city. Le Corbusier runs north-south, parallel to Autoroute 15, and is easily accessible. It offers some of the easiest and best one-stop shopping for furniture you'll find. Many of Montreal's best furniture stores have outlets on or near Le Corbusier. Parking is generally easy and stores are literally a two-minute drive from each other.
© The Ottawa Citizen 2005 |
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