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Algonquin 2007 3

Last weekend we set out on our annual Algonquin camping/portaging trip. (See 2004, 2005, 2006) Shortly before the trip, we were told that we should all grow a moustache for the trip. Since I would require at least 2 weeks’ notice, I didn’t have enough hair to warrant shaving everything except the stache. But one ...

Hand Dryers: The Straight Dope 2

Over the last 3 years of the Urban Country’s existence, I have often pondered whether hand dryers are better for the environment than paper towels for drying your hands in the bathroom. Well leave it to the smartest man in the world Cecil Adams from the Straight Dope to confirm this theory or to provide ...

Phil Hansen’s Art 1

Today I came across the extremely talented artist Phil Hansen on www.philinthecircle.com. I think Phil’s technique is unique and fascinating, but I’ll let you judge for yourself. Hanson uses the technique of Pointillism to create a larger image of smaller images of different shades or colours. His art skills also include being a performer, as ...

Toronto Island infatuation 1

Today Han and I took our bikes on the Toronto island ferry and biked around the Toronto Islands. We toured extensively through the residential area of the Toronto islands (Algonquin and Ward’s island). I was immediately captivated by this quiet community that resembled something you would only see in a small town 1 or 2 ...

Bomb Muslim Holy sites to deter terrorism? Huh?

Where do you think racism against Muslims in the United States comes from? Sometimes it comes from the media; sometimes from the churches. But in the case I’m describing below, it comes from the government itself. Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo (Who is also trying to run for President) made one of the most ridiculous comments ...