The federal government has announced that Canada will withdraw the penny from circulation in 2012. This means if someone offers a penny for your thoughts, they will have to pay by cheque.
I think they have not fully considered the ramifications of their decision. For example, anyone selling something that costs a pretty penny will now need to sell a five pack if anyone wants to pay by cash.
If someone usually has to think for a minute before the penny drops, they will be in trouble.
Finally, people who are used to putting their two cents in will need to have opinions that are 2.5 times better.
I was working my company's booth at a trade show last weekend. I know - mistake. But it did provide some excellent entertainment. I had the most interesting customer strut up to me and ask if I believed in the supernatural.
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I hear that some places around the world have banned plastic bags. Vancouver is not included in this, however some stores such as Whole Foods have voluntarily quit giving them out. Others charge for bags to encourage customers to bring their own. And when you think about how many plastic bags probably end up in the trash, I think it's a great idea! So I, being relatively environmentally conscious, bring a reusable bag for my shopping as much as possible.
Of course, me being Mango, and thus more than relatively eccentric, I take things a bit farther than that.
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Lately we've been watching a TV series called COPS. The show follows law enforcement officers during police activities. While watching this show, we have learned a few things:
- If all of a sudden you see a cop, RUN!! As fast as you can! They won't get suspicious!
- If you have a large quantity of illegal substances or weapons in your car, don't bother with stop signs or red lights. It is best to get where you are going as fast as possible.
- If an officer asks if you have any drugs on you, and you have a joint behind your ear, say no anyway. They will never notice something like that.
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*sigh*
I was beginning to think of some of my favourite authors and noted it odd that none of them, as far as I know, have ever published a book. There is something to be said for internet humorists, and I don't believe it's said nearly enough. That said, I'd like to tip my hat to the following very talented people, in no particular order:
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- A female friend tells you she wants you to see her rack and so emails you a picture.
- You open it up expecting to see a picture of a metal frame commonly used to hold servers.
- It actually IS a picture of a metal frame commonly used to hold servers.
I've been in the closet long enough.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
I know plenty of you may be shocked.
Some of you, the ones who know me best and who I'm closest to, won't be quite so shocked. I'm sure you've suspected it for years.
Regardless, I know all of you will understand that this is important to me, and I promise it won't change who I am, or the relationship we have together.
Edit: My wife insists I tell you to keep reading.
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