Why is Canada so Stupid?

Did any of you catch the Mercer Report last night? I highly enjoy Rick Mercer's style of comedy, and so I try to watch his show faithfully. Anyway, last night Mercer had a very interesting piece on a little-known Canadian car manufacturer in Quebec (yes, that's right, a Canadian car company designing and manufacturing their own car in Quebec - who knew?!). This car that they make is called the ZENN - Zero Emissions No Noise. It is an electric car, can be plugged in to ordinary outlet, and makes no noise when it drives. It's so quiet you can't even tell it's on. And it's bigger than a Smart Car - it can hold 20 cases of beer according to their test.

It's a truly wonderful car, perfect for city driving. The crazy thing is it's illegal to buy it in Canada. Yes, that's right, illegal. They sell it in the US and Europe. Why is it a no go in Canada - our gov't will not certify it to drive on our roads. There is no apparent reason for it (it meets safety standards, etc.), they just won't allow it. Except in BC - you can drive it there. Apparently, this is a provincial thing and each province must approve it to drive in their particular province.

So, why are we so stupid here in Canada? I don't get it.

By the way, go to the Mercer Report to see this segment for yourself - it's on the website.

I'm on CBC Radio!

So, I made it onto CBC Radio this week - on the tech show called Spark. I made a comment about "The Death of TV" and they used part of it on the show. You can go to the Spark website to here the show that I'm on - just push the play button when you get there.

Actually, you have to listen really closely. I'm near the beginning (1:15 to be exact) of the show and I say "The only thing I use live TV for now is to watch sporting events." Then, at the very end of the show I say my name.

I had a longer comment than that, but they cut the rest of it. Oh well. I still got on the radio.

Mr. Deity, Season 2, Episode 3

Here is the latest installment of Mr. Deity:

From Crackle: Mr. Deity and the Voicemail - Season 2, Ep 3

this just in ...

bizarre story about robot cockroaches.

The Earth Charter Initiative

If you have not heard of The Earth Charter, you need to check out their website and read it. This is very important stuff - Kingdom of God type of stuff. Read it, endorse it, live it, tell others about it.

Mr. Deity Season 2

It's that time again! Here is Mr. Deity Season 2, Episode 2:

From Crackle: Mr. Deity and the Meaning - Season 2, Ep 2

The Forgotten Classics - Ep. #1 (Night of Racial Tension)

I'm just trying to figure out how to post a video on the blog.

Another Video

I feel like I'm posting a lot of videos lately, but here's another one that made me laugh outloud.


NASCAR Coach Reveals Winning Strategy: 'Drive Fast'

Poking Fun

Thought someone might enjoy this little video.


Christian Charity Raising Money To Feed Non-Gay Famine Victims

Some laughing babies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG5rQ3D_Zrw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXXm696UbKY
On this second one, be patient. This is a weird baby laugh...