Trump Wins Presidency
Nov09

Trump Wins Presidency

For all intents and purposes, this blog is at rest. But it’s worth placing a brief summary of the astonishing announcement that Donald Trump has won the race for president of the United States of America. It really goes to show you that anything can happen. Anyone who can cut through red tape for their entire life can cut through the red tape that stands in the way of them becoming president. Also, this is pretty frightening...

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Siriusly?
Aug06

Siriusly?

I’ve been a SiriusXM subscriber for over 4 years now, I have a radio in both vehicles and I pay an extra $5/month for the Internet subscription so I can listen to the app or online if the mood strikes. That’s why my latest conversation with a SiriusXM customer service representative completely baffles me. Yesterday the trial subscription on my new vehicle was due to expire, so I called SirisXM and was promptly greeted and...

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Driving; You’re doing it wrong
Mar03

Driving; You’re doing it wrong

On the way home yesterday I watched what was possibly the most stupid and preventable accident ever take place. There was much more traffic than usual at the red light at the corner, there’s a gas station on the right and typically you don’t have to wait for the light to turn right, there’s normally only a car or two in the right lane and you can get by and turn right. I arrived a the light and waited patiently to...

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Paper Beats Rock
May12

Paper Beats Rock

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Sandos War-dialing Scam (aka: 260,000 Air Miles)
Dec05

Sandos War-dialing Scam (aka: 260,000 Air Miles)

I received yet another call today from a familiar number.  The number is familiar because it’s almost like mine.  This call centre is hammering calls around Ontario with the same area code and exchange as yours and making up a random 4 digit number to slap on the end. They start the call with an automated system reading that they’re calling from Air Miles Canada and you’ve won 260,000 Air Miles! Press 1 to claim...

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A person is smart, people are dumb
Oct29

A person is smart, people are dumb

In my neighbourhood we’re getting a new garbage collection “cart” system.  You’ve definitely seen the large garbage bins on wheels I’m talking about, retail outlets have been using them for ages.  They’re unique in that they can be picked up with a machine arm from a truck so the driver doesn’t need to get in and out and sacrifice his joints to do his collections. Over the last few months...

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