First ZipCar Rental Review
November 27, 2010
On Thursday, Mel and I took our first ZipCar for a spin. For those of you who don't know, ZipCar is a company that rents cars by the hour or day, all inclusive of insurance and fuel. The Good - Cheap!
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Arrival in Koh Phangan, Thailand
September 14, 2010
Click above for more pictures We've arrived on the small, tropical island of Koh Phangan, Thailand. After a few days, my initial impression is very positive. The Thai people are very polite and clean.
Copying is NOT Theft!
May 5, 2010
I was a bit annoyed today reading through a few of the comments on this article in the Globe and Mail today. Every time there is a debate about copyright law , there are always a slew of comments like the following: "I...
Why is income tax so damn complicated?
April 7, 2010
I don't understand why the income tax system (in Canada and the US) has to be so bloody complicated . Why can't they just tax gross income -- both on individuals and corporations?
No technological progress in 40 years
July 26, 2009
I was recently watching a series called " Ancient Inventions ". It is hosted by one of the guys from Monty Python and is reasonably entertaining and informative.
Canadian Mobile Phones: Getting the Least for the Most
July 24, 2009
So today I received my Fido bill and noticed a new charge called "Other minutes." I was confused since I have a 150 minute plan and only used about 60 last month.
Conservation or Economics?
June 25, 2009
There seem to be more and more calls to conserve and "save the environment" these days. Now, I'm all for efficiency. I hate to see unnecessary waste, and I love nature. I pick up my trash .
Stop talking and start doing!
June 7, 2009
People love to talk. It's in our nature. We're social creatures. At some point, however, if you want to get anything done, you have to stop talking and start doing.
The real USA healthcare experience
March 28, 2009
I'm tired of hearing Canadians complain about our healthcare system. You know what? We do have to wait longer for some types of treatment -- but not usually anything life-threatening. And you know what else?
Healthcare: Canada vs. USA
February 28, 2009
What are the facts? Total health care spending per person / year: USA: $ 6,717 USD (46% government = $3,089 ) Canada: $3,678 USD (70% government = $2,574 ) Fact: Americans pay almost twice as much per capita for health...