Everyone once in a while I like to include from general ignorance updates on the blog. Some of you have actually learned some things from it. There are things with names we never learn... there are common misconceptions that never seem to go away... I try to take these things and teach you all a little something about the world around you. Today's installment, is straight from the heart:

This image might look a little funny to you. You might be thinking, "why is that man's heart so centered... isn't it supposed to be off to the left?" Well you wouldn't be alone if you're asking these things. It's a general misconception that the human heart sits to the left of the body. The truth is that the heart is actually very central to your being.

The reason we are taught that it sits to the left is the main beating muscles that cause us to sense the heartbeat happen to the left of itself. The mass of the heart is actually 90% centered though. 

Cheers to the things we think we know and how often they aren't what we think at all.
-D-

As a Canadian citizen you're probably familiar with the voting process. In the last 5 years we've been to the polls twice and are gearing up for another. You've probably even voted provincially in that timespan. You might be thinking then, what's new? What is different about this election...

There are a few things. For one there's the platforms on which the politicians are running, but that's mostly old news; so what about the rules? Yeah, the rules of the vote. No, we didn't finally pass voting reform. There will be no proportional representation in this election, but there is an important rule that has changed...

That's right! There will be not ballot eating this time around. Now, you might be asking yourself, "do we really need to have this as a rule?" and the answer is yes! In During the 2000 Canadian federal election, a number of voters (chiefly in Edmonton, Alberta) ate their ballots, as part of what they dubbed the Edible Ballot Society, to protest what they saw as inherently unfair elections. The stunt led Elections Canada to propose that there be legislation allowing federal ballots to be officially refused.

So there you have it; you can still enjoy eating your provincial election ballots, but don't try those games at the federal boxes. I should, however point out that it is legal to spoil your ballot. My favourite thing to do is make clever use of the 4 circles they give you. I'm sure you can find a four letter word that might accurately sum up your feelings for a federal election... Just remember that a spoiled ballot is counted, but a refused ballot is simply a "no vote" and doesn't account for a thing.

Cheers to the wacky Canadians, they'll have to be more creative in fighting democracy!
-D-

It's another week gone by and I want to say Happy Caturday to everyone. Sorry for the lack of blogging but the weather is great and I've been busy. 

Cheers, go outside! Do it, now!
-D-

This election season there really is no excuse to not vote. 

Cheers to telling it how it is. Mark May 2nd on your calendar. There's no excuse not to vote!
-D-

The Le Mans series kicked off to a nasty start this morning as the green flag dropped. A multi-car pile-up followed only seconds later as the "Safety Car" (the equivalent to NASCAR's pace car) made a grave error in judgment. The start/finish line of the track at La Castelette, where the 6-hour inaugural race was held, is on a slight hill. The grade of the hill was just enough that the GT3 pack, about mid-way down the line-up, could only see the green lights. Typically, when the lights go green the cars ahead gun it and clear the way. Unfortunately this morning the safety-car did not remove itself from the track and caused the front cars to not Go. The GT3 pack opened the throttles and quickly found resistance causing a mass bunching of cars.

Cheers to millions of dollars of damage caused by just a single error in judgement. Guess who won't be driving the safety car anymore...

-D-
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Bogotá, Columbia is home to the most interesting billboard I've ever seen. I really don't need to write much here... just check out the awesomeness :)

Cheers to Hotwheels still be awesome after all these years! Check out more images here,

-D-
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In journalism the importance of editors is very very important...without editng sometimes things just don't make cents... On that note! Epic headline for the win!

I'm not entirely sure what they meant to say here. I believe maybe there should have been an "on" between agree and sex.

Cheers to epic headlines!
-D-

I usually don't post very serious things on here, and I try to keep it up beat. Unfortunately this isn't the time to be making jokes. We, Canadians, need to take a close look at just what the "Harper Government" has done to our global image. Canada is a place of peace and a place envied and cherished. We have long been the voice of reason, the calm and collected masses. 

By re-electing Stephen Harper we okay this sort of behaviour. We say to the world that we are just as good as this video makes us. Don't stand for "Harper's Canada"... take back Canada for Canadians!

Cheers to Canadians, the real ones!
-D-

The original YouTube video was disabled by CBS, but it's back up (for now at least). Just skip to 40 seconds in and enjoy the epicness that is Stephen Colbert singing everyone's favorite song "Friday"! This honestly shames Rebecca Black.

Cheers to Colbert!
-D-

Voter apathy has long been a problem in Canadian elections. Last election, in 2008, only 58.8% of eligible voters actually cast a ballot (and that counts the ones who spoiled their ballots!) So I was thinking about what sort of things Canadian politicians might do to get voters into booths nationwide. 
It appears the only thing that can get bored Canadians excited about voting is a really good controversial topic... I figured, since we haven't rioted much since prohibition... I'd try to rile you up a bit...

The easiest way I can spark some interest in you is probably a really provocative image... CLICK HERE!
If that doesn't remind you why the Harper Government should be questioned, then I don't know what will.

Cheers to Canadian Apathy. Remember that last election, 21% of the country spoke for 100% of Canadians. Let's get it right this year!
-D-

P.S. If these paragraphs and pictures didn't help you want to vote, then let Rick Mercer convince you: