My Wet Coast Life

Link: http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/02/11/taliban.html

On the CBC yesterday, they put up a story on how the Taliban feel pinch of world financial crisis.

After reading this article, it makes claims they are paying 5 times for the weapons, Arab donors have cut back support, and it is hampering its fight against NATO soldiers. Now it looks like this would be just another company or group affected, but wait, this is a group of known terrorists. We should be happy they are suffering as they have cause so many others to suffer. I find it funny that they attacked Americans, Americans launched war against terrorism and now the American economy is what could be there downfall, not the constant attacks by NATO and/or American aircraft and solders.

But, I am unsure if this is for the better or worse....For Pros:
1. Less weapons = less death and destruction
2. Less people wanting to join the cause as they have no funds to proceed with their actions
3. Maybe they will find something better to do

For Cons:
1. They could resort to kidnapping and extortion like what is occurring in other countries
2. Instead of numerous small attacks, may make one larger attack(s) to maximize use of current stockpiles
3. May save up funds for stronger or deadlier bombs or possibly a dirty nuke(or something along those lines...)

I like the fact the article points out:

Adding to the difficulties of the insurgency, said al-Muhaciri, there is a shortage of women to cook and clean for fighters on the front line.

Well shucks, you may have to do it yourself like most people do in other countries...quit yer

Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE5195I920090210

Say what now? A French Frie Sommelier? Yup, thanks to researchers in England, they have dissected the aroma of a french frie to find out why they are so irresistible. At least for me, they are a staple when traveling as all countries make them and only Wimpy Burgers in South Africa has been able to screw up french fries (very soggy and not much taste).

When you think of french fries, does aromas of bitter cocoa, butterscotch, cheese, earthy potatoes, onions, flowers...and would you believe ...ironing boards come to mind? Well that's what they found. It kinda sounds like a good wine...except for the ironing board...mine smells of starch

If they ever do offer a course as a French Frie Sommelier, I'll sign up just to say i can professionally diagnose a french frie's aromas. I just hope we don't see vintage french fries or potatoes coming out and people saying potatoes from '91 and '98 were good years and '02 and '05 were bad, for example of course. I guess Ebay can add a new category: potatoes by year

Woke up today with another forecast for possible snow and i cringe at the upcoming commute with bad drivers who do not know how to drive in the snow or the car they are driving has not been winterized. Why winterize when you live on the wet coast where we get more rain and above freezing temperatures during winter than the rest of the country? Maybe because we are not 100% immune to the white stuff and our snow tends to be worse due to humidity and moisture compared to the rest of Canada.

Now for some, they might be smart enough to realize they should not go out and either stay home or take public transit...what a concept! Let someone else drive for you and if there is an issue, it is their fault. But for others, even after repeated snowfalls and them getting stuck on a flat road, let alone a sloped surface, they still venture out to cause harm to themselves, others and jack up your insurance. This is another reason the gene pool could use some chlorine...

I personally think ICBC should reduce or void insurance if they were driving with tires that do not meet road conditions at the time. If not, it would be a nice way to get your car written off. Just make sure it has snowed, your tires suck and go for a drive and throw it into a ditch or another car. This way you can make your claim, get some money and maybe get enough to afford decent winter tires...on that new car.

I spent my fair penny and got snow tires for my truck and it is a night and day difference when it snows now. I got my tires at Kal Tire and they have knowledgeable staff, the best customer service around and have earned my business on numerous occasions. Other tire stores shunned me and wouldn't give me the time of day but that can be for another blog.

Just my 2 bits and more to come when we next get more snow...

Welcome to Wet Coast Life's first day on the net. This will be a place for my points and views on living on the wet coast and interesting thoughts, quotes and useful information i want to pass on to the rest of the world.

I have a varied background from environmental consulting to website design and programming to technical support and customer service in a variety of business categories. I have traveled a fair portion of terraferma and will be sharing my travels as time goes on.

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