Seems that both the Canadian and American governments are providing of budgeting even more money to the ailing Auto Industry. Specifically for GM and Chrysler.
One columnist at the Globe and Mail estimates that in Canada this budget translates to $1.4M for each saved job. If true (does it consider collateral damage?) that is obscene.
This grandpa [...]
The Governor-General of Canada, Michaëlle Jean, participated in a traditional Inuit seal hunt recently. Part of the event involved Ms. Jean helping to cut up the seal carcass. She also eat a piece of the seal’s heart – raw!
Her stated purpose? To show support for a traditional way of life amongst the Inuit. The gesture [...]
I had to commute to and from my daughter’s place yesterday. About 80 km. Took over 90 minutes!
Why?
Problem # 1. An accident in the opposite lane of a large divided highway. Not even in our way, but people just have to slow down and look.
Problem # 2. A building fire a block away from the [...]
I do not understand the need for a poor country to spend the effort required to build a nuclear weapon. Why not take that energy and spend it on making your country better for its residents?
One comment on the Globe and Mail’s site said so much.
“Does news like this ever make anyone here take a [...]
“Hyundai has put Toyota and Honda in the crosshairs as it vows to become the world’s top maker of fuel-efficient vehicles.” A quote from a Globe and Mail online article.
I have owned 4 vehicles. My first was a used Honda Civic 1300, with 5 speed manual transmission. Got over 50 miles to the gallon [...]
I can not believe that a woman needs to ask this question. Can you imagine a guy at a bar eyeing a gal, and she comes over and suggests that she is interested in him, and he rejects her because she spoiled the dating hunt?
Read more at the Globe and Mail site by clicking here.
One of the founders of Pirate Bay, who was handed a fine of over $3 million, has proposed an interesting way of paying the fine and getting back at the “system”. He is asking millions of followers/fans to help pay the fine in little tiny chunks. Specifically about 13 cents (or 1 SEK, a Swedish [...]
Here is a very interesting quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln.
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
Stop and ponder that for at least a few seconds.
(quote borrowed from http://affirmationtalk.com)
A Globe and Mail article says the top 5 reasons that people leave for other opportunities (jobs) are:
1. Lack of trust in senior leaders
2. Insufficient pay
3. Unhealthy/undesirable culture
4. Lack of honesty/integrity/ethics
5. Lack of opportunity for training and development
Managers perceive a different list. Read the entire article (and some interesting comments from readers) by clicking here.
Want to watch a hummingbird in super slow motion? Likewise, a bumble bee? Use a special high speed digital camera.
Here is a cool article about these new cameras, and how they are used in scientific and industrial situations. Includes a 3 minute movie of a hummingbird eating from a feeder. Click here.
