Archive for April, 2009

Let’s all Fear the Swine

By mike - Last updated: Thursday, April 30, 2009

Get off the streets! Wear a mask ! Fear thy neighbour!  It’s a pandemic!
The World Health Organization announced yesterday the Swine flu is at a pandemic alert level of 5 out of 6.  This means at least two countries had cases of human-to-human contact.  A full blown pandemic is imminent according to the WHO.
So what does [...]

Hockey in Vaughn

By mike - Last updated: Sunday, April 26, 2009

Hockey team in Vaughn?  I’m all for it.
I admit I’m not the biggest hockey fan.  I enjoy the occasional game and will hop on the bandwagon.  The idea of having another hockey option excites me nevertheless.
What intrigues me most is the idea that maybe I could afford to go to an NHL game.  The price [...]

Here’s a feel good story

By mike - Last updated: Saturday, April 25, 2009

We left 20 wallets around the GTA. Most came back.
The Toronto Star left a wallet with just under $50 and personal effects in various places around the city two weeks ago.  To date 17 have been returned.
Kudos to the Star for conducting this admittedly unscientific experiment.  I wonder if the family photos left [...]

Wanna be a pirate?

By mike - Last updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2009

I want to be a pirate.  No question.  It looks to be a booming industry.
This is an absolutely a recession proof business.  Let’s look at the elements.   The further the world economy shrinks, the less funds will be available to put into respective coast guards.  Ships will always need to transport.  In addition, the start [...]