http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/home.aspxRenee's Blog!en-usCopyright 2012, CJOT-FMFri, 18 May 2012 20:23:14 GMTThu, 17 May 2012 19:37:59 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comall about SMOKEY..  i am an 8-year old brown brindle boxer. i love to be around people, and i am a silly, social girl. i have had a lot of dental work and will be a ‘foster me first’ adoption as i’ll have to go back and visit the vet at the ottawa humane society to make sure my mouth is healing well. i get along well with other dogs that are respectful and more on the quieter side. i'd rather not be alone too long, as i am an older girl and need to go out more often. i need to be in a detached home as i can be a little vocal. if you’d like to learn more about me, visit the ottawa humane society online, www.ottawahumane.ca – or pet me in person, weekdays from 11a-7p, saturdays 10a-5p, at 245 west hunt club road.http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10384527renee@boom997.com. (Renee Madden)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10384527Thu, 17 May 2012 19:37:59 GMTchipotle’s 'back to the start' ad, in which we see an animated farmer industrialize his operations, suffer a crisis of conscience, and then revert to older, simpler ways. the spot is beautifully made, backed by an excellent willie nelson cover of the coldplay song 'the scientist.'it highlights chipotle’s admirable effort to support sustainable agriculture.watching those cute animated pigs sorta cramps any pork cravings.. and an ad exec behind the spot admitted as much as he accepted his statuette, labeling this a victory more about politics than commerce -- 'the industrial ag guys got pretty angry about this ad,' he said from the stage. 'i’m not sure if it’ll sell any burritos. but if it pisses those guys off it’s a step in the right direction.' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMfSGt6rHos&feature=player_embeddedhttp://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10384326renee@boom997.com. (Renee Madden)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10384326Thu, 17 May 2012 13:31:09 GMTa solar eclipse is set to take place this sunday night!! those on the west coast will be treated to a "ring of fire"..   while we'll just see a partial solar eclipse (DON'T LOOK with your naked eyes!!!!).. space.com, says it'll begin just as the sun is going down at 8:19p sunday night and will end at 8:40p.http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10384008renee@boom997.com. (Renee Madden)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10384008Wed, 16 May 2012 17:28:51 GMTcanadian tulip festival -- may4-21.. spring comes alive in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the festival. www.tulipfestival.cavictoria day festival -- may11-21.. celebrate victoria day with us at queen juliana park, at the corner of carling avenue and preston street. make a day of it, incorporating ottawa’s beautiful tulip festival, in neighbouring commissioner’s park. this is a family event with something for everyone: midway rides; petting zoo; food, drink, and dessert concessions; buskers; children’s activities; and live musical performances. the festival wraps up with a spectacular fireworks display on monday, may 21. best of all, admission to the entire festival is free!  www.victoriadayfestival.comnew moon rabbit rescue's annual garage sale & bake sale -- may18-19.. harry craig centre (6045 prince of wales dr.) huge garage sale, bake sale & plant sale!! toys, entertainment & electronics, seasonal, pet supplies, linens, new & used items… and more!! 100% of the proceeds will ...http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10383507renee@boom997.com. (Renee Madden)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10383507Tue, 15 May 2012 16:50:57 GMTin case you missed it, uk's nationwide talent search resulted in the the epic win of a teenager and her dog who perform adorable dance routines on stage!! together, ashleigh and pudsey beat favourites pop-opera duo jonathan and charlotte as well as dance troupes, synchronised swimmers and a welsh choir in the final. judge simon cowell even said the pair were one of his "'avourite ever acts'. along with the big cash prize of $800k, the two are already fetching million dollar offers with deals rolling in non-stop for dog food endorsements, television shows, stuffed animals, dog toys and even a children's book revolving around the talented canine!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGt_6foIZDU&feature=player_embeddedhttp://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10383036rmanning@astral.com (Renée)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10383036Mon, 14 May 2012 15:33:35 GMTguinness world records is acknowledging a 44-year-old hawaii pro surfer for catching a 78-foot wave off the coast of portugal.big-wave surfer garrett mcnamara of haleiwa, said the ride of his life was a fluke.“i was really beat-up that morning,” he said. “this day, i did not want to get out of bed.”he changed his mind at the urging of friends, once they got into the ocean and he helped others catch a few waves. “everything came together,” mcnamara said thursday. “everything felt right.”http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=58a9xYOweU8video of the run shows a minuscule 5-foot-10-inch mcnamara against a wall of water as he lets go of a tow rope and begins riding down the wave at praia do norte. he briefly disappears into the break about 10 seconds into the run, then speeds up and remerges from the wave’s tube as the swell quickly dissipates.mcnamara, who began surfing at ...http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10382533rmanning@astral.com (Renée)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10382533Sat, 12 May 2012 03:07:03 GMTthis monster cab ride sees a trio of mid-20s men pass through 50 countries in 15 months!! and the group journey clocked up a world record £80,000 cab fare.. also reaching the highest point in a taxi when they parked at base camp, everest!!the three friends set themselves the daunting task of completing the world's longest, most expensive taxi journey, which would take them across the globe past some of the world's most iconic landmarks.finally, 15 months after setting off from london in their faithful £1,500 black diesel cab 'hannah', the three university friends have triumphantly returned, having finished their record-breaking round the world trip and come back in one piece, all while helping to raise funds for the british red cross!!http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2142963/Around-world-80-000-taxi-fare-Trio-return-home-record-breaking-trip-black-cab.htmlhttp://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10382565rmanning@astral.com (Renée)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10382565Fri, 11 May 2012 18:12:53 GMTSomething happened during the Very Pagan Olympic Opening Ceremony Extravaganza Spectacular in Greece: the Olympic flame went out, like, immediately after they lit it. That ain't supposed to happen. The moment is made all the funnier by the BBC announcer's narration of it in the video. The flame goes out at 0:22, but it's worth watching the whole clip just to see everyone, guys and girls, flitting around in flowy white dresses.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoby5n8WB5Uhttp://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10382418rmanning@astral.com (Renée)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10382418Fri, 11 May 2012 18:04:51 GMTall about PEARL & LILY..  pearl and lily are two female abyssinian swirl guinea pigs who are currently available for adoption at the ottawa humane society. these adorable little creatures are a bonded pair, and would love to find a forever home where they can stay together. like most guinea pigs, pearl and lily are very social and they have become wonderful companions for one another. if you’d like to learn more about these cute little creatures, visit the ottawa humane society online, www.ottawahumane.ca – or pet them in person, weekdays from 11a-7p, saturdays 10a-5p, at 245 west hunt club road.about guinea pigs..  guinea pigs make delightful pets for families. once settled in their new home, guinea pigs are inquisitive, friendly and talkative. the average life span for guinea pigs is 4 to 8 years but, with proper care and nutrition, guinea pigs they can live up to 10 years.http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10381168renee@boom997.com. (Renee Madden)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10381168Thu, 10 May 2012 17:22:36 GMTWatch Prince Charles as he presents a special weather forecast during a visit to BBC Scotland's headquarters in Glasgow!!http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-18018232 This month, Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will tour New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan from May 20-23 as part of the diamond jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II. The royal couple will arrive in Fredericton on May 20, with a stop the next day at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown in Oromocto, N.B., where the Prince of Wales and Camilla will meet young veterans before heading to Saint John to join the crowds celebrating Victoria Day. The couple will head to Toronto that night, where they will be greeted by emergency services workers and their families before taking in the Victoria Day fireworks display over Lake Ontario. They will arrive at Queen’s Park on May 22 for a visit that will include meeting the national leadership of the Assembly of ...http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10382004renee@boom997.com. (Renee Madden)http://www.boom997.com/Blog/Renee/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10382004Thu, 10 May 2012 16:55:04 GMT