Archive for June 2007

The grass is always greener on the other side

The other side being my neighbour’s yard. And do you know why his is greener? I do. He uses chemicals, which can seep into the soil and into the drinking water.
Next time your grass does not look so good, put up a sign that says “Chemical Free Yard”.
(for more environmental funnies, see this [...]

Will it ever end?

No.
Two levels of government are investigating potential mismanagement of money by the former lieutenant-governor of Quebec, Lise Thibault.
Politicians!!!

Why I Lost the Race

This has to be a new one. Formula One racer Anthony Davidson is blaming a Ground Hog for his poor 11th place finish in the Montreal Grand Prix. While we will never know if that is the reason Anthony only managed 11th, it is true that a ground hog collided with his race car on [...]

The Seven Wonders of the World

It seems that only one of the original seven wonders is still out there for us to see. Why not vote for the new set of wonders. Just go here to vote. Voting ends July 6, 2007.

Let’s Party

Paris Hilton is one of the queen’s of party. Seems that daddy is trying to arrange a get-out-of-jail party for his little girl. You can host it for a mere $50,000 fee.

Hamas and Fatah

I have always thought that this is cool, in a negative way. Shouldn’t these 2 groups be trying to find agreement on the best way to make their citizens more prosperous? But it seems that history is filled with people who would rather hate their neighbour with a fierce burning hatred and expend lots of [...]

Pam turns 40

How time flies. How is one of the western world’s best known swimsuit gals (Baywatch) aging?

United States $ vs. Canadian $

Here we go again. Different scenario, same arguments.
The Canadian Dollar’s value against its southern neighbours greenback has increased dramatically in the last number of months. Exporters say they are hurting badly because their industries tend to use U.S. $ as a benchmark. In the meantime, the importers say that prices have stayed high because deals [...]

Women still making less despite learning more

That is a title from today’s Globe and Mail. The article is based on a Stats Canada study, and along with dozens of readers who left comments, it is a simple case of comparing apples to oranges. Where I work, you are paid based on your responsibility levels and lots of women make good money. [...]

Marriage is 50-50

Many of you probably have figured out that I am a grandpa without a grandma by my side. My wife of 22 years left me in 1998. I subsequently learned how the laws of our land treat these situations, without any regard to cause and effect. I don’t want to start down that road of [...]