Toronto Mike

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We're Suckers in This Country

The CBC headline didn't surprise me in the least, but it still pissed me off.  "Canadians pay more than Americans for Canadian-made vehicles." CBC News looked at the relative prices of 24 models made in Ontario by the five big automakers — Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda and Toyota — and found that
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Urinal Dividers

At my former place of employment, I worked on the 10th floor.  The men's bathroom had urinal dividers between the urinals.  It felt nice and private when taking a leak beside a colleague. At some point, I was moved to the 9th floor.  It was nicer on the 9th floor,
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Goon Poster Offends and I'm Surprised

Toronto has removed 38 posters for the hockey comedy Goon, deeming them as inappropriate, according to Alliance Films. Here's the controversial poster. It's a guy sticking his tongue out between his V fingers to make the international sign for cunnilingus. It wouldn't surprise me one bit to learn this poster
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The Only Argument Required

For my visually challenged friends, here's the quote from Sam Harris. Water is two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. What if someone says, "Well, that's not how I choose to think about water."? All we can do is appeal to scientific values. And if he doesn't share those values,
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My Way Late Angry Birds Rant

I meant to write this entry about 18 months ago, but I forgot.  I've got something to say about Angry Birds... I don't get it.  Angry Birds has been absolutely everywhere since 2009, with several people I know and love claiming addiction to the game.  My kids, for example, love
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I Never Got Jackass, Did You?

Ryan Dunn died today.  I had never heard of him, but he apparently starred in "Jackass". I wished no early death for Ryan Dunn, but I hated his show.  I once listed "Jackass" as one of the things everyone liked that I hated.  "Jackass" seems so popular, but the allure
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Help Me Rename Victoria Day

Here in Canada, today is Victoria Day.  This holiday is in celebration of Queen Victoria's Birthday. Hold on just a moment.  We get a holiday devoted to some Queen of Britain who's been dead for over a hundred years?  Surely we can do better than that.  Where is our Canadian
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Why Earth Hour Isn't A Joke

People love to hate Earth Hour.  As with last year and the year before, I found myself in several heated debates tonight with people who think it's a big joke and enjoy flaunting their refusal to participate in my face.  You know the type... from 8:30 to 9:30
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