Doug’s Dynamic Drivel

The CBC has been holding this contest for the past couple of months asking people to nominate who they thought was Canada’s Greatest Canadian of all time. There were some ridiculous suggestions, not the least being Don Cherry. I am gratified to see that Tommy Douglas ended up winning.
Over 1.2 million votes, out of [...]

Sadly today Canada lost a great Canadian, Pierre Burton. Berton is the author of many books, most on Canada, died today at age 84. He was a passionate Canadian and a fine journalist.
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So G.W.Bush arrived in Canada today. He was met by lots of waving people along the route. When interviewed by CBC radio he commented:
“the reception we received on the way in from the airport was very warm and hospitable, and I want to thank the Canadian people who came out to wave — with all [...]

If you are a diehard Winamp fan you are now using the last version of it. Nullsoft has closed its doors and all you’ll get is a few minor revisions in the future. Yet another AOHell folly. See the whole story over at BetaNews

The last members of the original Winamp team have said goodbye to [...]

Are you tired of being the victim of Spammers? Do you want, for lack of abetter word, revenge? Well hit them where it counts, their pocket books. Bandwidth is expensive, very expensive; if you aren’t in the business, just take my word for it.

Screensaver tackles spam websites

Internet portal Lycos has made a screensaver that [...]

Those who jump off a bridge in Paris are in Seine.
A backward poet writes inverse.
A man’s home is his castle, in a manor of speaking.
Dijon vu - the same mustard as before.
Practice safe eating - always use condiments.
Shotgun wedding: A case of wife or death.
A man needs a mistress [...]

Why reporters are not more careful with their research. There is a pretty good piece Forecast Frosty for U.S.-Canadian Ties in the Washington Post today. For the most part it seems accurate until I read:
Gay marriage is legal in three provinces,
Now keep in mind this article was written by a reporter (Doug Struck) for the [...]

For my American friends and readers have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. While you’re at it have some fun dressing up your turkey dressing your turkey
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Marijuana Use Doubled Over Past Decade: Study
The survey found that 45 per cent of Canadians have used marijuana at least once in their lifetime. About 70 per cent of those aged 18 to 24 reported using the substance.
At last the real reason Canada didn’t joint the War Against Iraq and why backbenchers offhandedly call George [...]

Jeneane’s dog Diva died. Diva was a lucky dog to have found the family she did and she repaid that fortune many times over the 14 years they shared this world with each other by her love and companionship for Jeneane and family. I’m truly sorry for your loss Jeneane. At least you were [...]