Sometings Missing at the Canadian Mint... Gold, Silver and more

So the Canadian government is trying to figure out where all the lost gold, silver and other precious metals. The government is calling in the RCMP to look for it. The news is that there is a computer glitch which would account for the discrepancy. Then they've tried to balance the books claiming more gold content in the slag ( material bubbled up in the process of making bars of precious metals later to be refined to reclaim any precious metals within it). The government claims they underestimated the amount of gold in the slag and that helps balance the discrepancy, but not nearly enough... so then they talk about the gold that's floating around in the buildings air filters and ducts... unlikely story gentlemen.

No one wants to admit the possibility of a theft. They claim the quantities could never go undetected. But an inside job to the highest level could be the case. Maybe the government needed to borrow a little to pay off some debt, and later backfill. We'll probably never get the true answer... unless Natural Resources Minister Raitt is caught on tape again in the near future...

Canada to Cut Ties with Chaulk River and Cancer Isotopes

It is with great sadness that the Canadian government is looking to shut down Chaulk River Nuclear facility. This facility provides 1/3 of the worlds cancer detecting isotopes. Without this critical resource, the capability to detect early cases of cancer will be severely hindered. Wait times at Cancer clinics will increase leading to increased health care costs for the Canadian government. I am always amazed at how poorly our politicians can't see the ounce of prevention to rid us of the pound of cure.

It gets even further ridiculous when listening to politicians (Raitt) outpouring of sorrys for making statements caught on tape. We all know that politicians have these conversation on a daily (probably hourly basis)... you got caught, you feigned ignorance, then you say your sorry and the world goes on. Well in this case, the world will go on with more and more cases of cancer being diagnosed late. The cost of cancer treatment when in the advanced stages is so much more than at the early detection stage.

The Canadian government should look at how the isotope business can end up as a not for profit venture. While this is always easier said than done, the value of the resource, and Canadas contribution should not be lost.

Stanley Cup Final Set, Pitsburgh versus Detroit

Did you ever wonder why some first and second round series in hockey are over in 4 games... but the last series inevitably lasts right up to the bitter end. Think about ticket sales. If the series was over in 4 games, how much money would the teams lose not stretching it out to that pivotal game 7. Not only that, but how much more excitement is raised when you are forced to go the distance. Well it all comes down to Friday... and it seems that Detroit has the upper hand, each team has won at home. Will we see back to back crowned champions... I guess we'll find out on the weekend. Till then, we get to watch Conen on NBC, thanks for messing up the game schedule NBC for the big debut of the Tonight Shows 4th host.

Britney, Britney, Britney

Britney Spears... what are you doing. So we find out that Britney has posed semi-topless in her video. A waning career move? Who knows.. She says she's tired of the circus tour, and it's only half done. I give her full credit for working so hard to get her life back together, but can it really last. Some people are destined to make poor choices. I think that without a positive family influence, she will always fall to the dark, and not to the light... check out the pictures here

Detriot Red Wings 2 times Champions?

So the Red Wings spanked Pitsburg in Game 5 last night. Will it be two in a row for the Red Wings... only time will tell. Ask my brother in law and he'll tell you right away, it's a done deal. The Red Wings have shown resolve, patience, and skill that shows why they are Stanley Cup champions. I think they'll make it two in a row. It's a pretty awesome story for the Red Wings. I am more than happy that during the season, ticket prices for Joe Louis Arena could be had for a mere $9. The global recession reaches even as far as professional hockey. If they pull off a second year win, we can only hope for next years final in which Jim Balsillie might have a contender to dethrone the mighty Red Wings.

Go Detroit