New Zealand Herald – tipsy 11pm dash to Liquorland – except maybe the cops waiting in the booze bus. 3) Blow Up: Good parties usually include at least one inflatable item. A roomful of helium balloons if it’s a glamorous soiree, a bouncy castle if it’s a family barbie.
Life on the soggy side
News.com.au – Roddy is a house mouse who spends his day hanging out with his mates Barbie and Ken, who don’t seem to say much but have really neat clothes. But Roddy’s world is turned inside-out, or perhaps that should be upside-down, when he makes the journey
the Year’s Best Champagnes and Sparkling Wines
Austin Chronicle – Just think of all those times you could have been enjoying it with sushi or roast chicken or shrimps on the barbie. That being said, one of the best times to buy champagne or sparkling wines is now. Every store in town has them on sale, with some
Bits & Pieces
Montreal Gazette – I read this week that Hilary Duff’s image is going to be used on a new Barbie doll. Not sure what the big deal is; hasn’t Tie Domi’s likeness been inspiring Cabbage Patch Kids for years? Not much ink From T.J. Simers of the Los Angeles Times: “If


