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  • R Roger Wright

    According to an article in this month's IEEE Spectrum magazine, Ontario consumes 55% more electrical power per capita than either California or New York. What the heck are they doing with it all? Surely it's not all being used to keep their toes warm, and of course, keeping the CodeProject servers running is a national priority. But what are they doing with the rest? Electrocuting baby Harp seals? I think that the rational, kind facade they all present when visiting other places is a myth. In reality they are the world's most accomplished party animals, with every modest home concealing a vast disco-themed electric booze emporium, and they spend every night wandering door-to-door in a drunken stupor seeking ever greater bachanalia experiences. Why else would Chris keep going back there?

    "A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"

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    Roger Wright wrote:

    What Are Those Crazy Canadians Doing Up There?

    Rotating their windmill fans with power as there is a shortage of breeze.:rolleyes:


    Press: 1500 to 2,200 messages in just 6 days? How's that possible sir? **Dr.Brad :**Well,I just replied to everything Graus did and then argued with Negus for a bit.

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      Roger Wright wrote:

      What Are Those Crazy Canadians Doing Up There?

      Rotating their windmill fans with power as there is a shortage of breeze.:rolleyes:


      Press: 1500 to 2,200 messages in just 6 days? How's that possible sir? **Dr.Brad :**Well,I just replied to everything Graus did and then argued with Negus for a bit.

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      :laugh::laugh: Yeah, those things work both ways, don't they?

      "A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"

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      • R Roger Wright

        According to an article in this month's IEEE Spectrum magazine, Ontario consumes 55% more electrical power per capita than either California or New York. What the heck are they doing with it all? Surely it's not all being used to keep their toes warm, and of course, keeping the CodeProject servers running is a national priority. But what are they doing with the rest? Electrocuting baby Harp seals? I think that the rational, kind facade they all present when visiting other places is a myth. In reality they are the world's most accomplished party animals, with every modest home concealing a vast disco-themed electric booze emporium, and they spend every night wandering door-to-door in a drunken stupor seeking ever greater bachanalia experiences. Why else would Chris keep going back there?

        "A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"

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        Roger Wright wrote:

        In reality they are the world's most accomplished party animals, with every modest home concealing a vast disco-themed electric booze emporium, and they spend every night wandering door-to-door in a drunken stupor seeking ever greater bachanalia experiences.

        Damn. Our secret is out!

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        • R Roger Wright

          :laugh::laugh: Yeah, those things work both ways, don't they?

          "A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"

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          LOL! :-D And this cool picture is really from Canada[^]Just know from where MS took there default XP desktop wallpaper. :)


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          • R Roger Wright

            According to an article in this month's IEEE Spectrum magazine, Ontario consumes 55% more electrical power per capita than either California or New York. What the heck are they doing with it all? Surely it's not all being used to keep their toes warm, and of course, keeping the CodeProject servers running is a national priority. But what are they doing with the rest? Electrocuting baby Harp seals? I think that the rational, kind facade they all present when visiting other places is a myth. In reality they are the world's most accomplished party animals, with every modest home concealing a vast disco-themed electric booze emporium, and they spend every night wandering door-to-door in a drunken stupor seeking ever greater bachanalia experiences. Why else would Chris keep going back there?

            "A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"

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            Chris Maunder
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            There was a news item (in Canada) last week about Canada being the most positively influential country in the world. The report was candid, though, in saying that while the rest of the World considers Canada a bunch of great guys who just want everyone to be excellent to one another, not many in the survey could actually give specifics on how Canada actually achieves this, nor in fact, much about the political, social or economic details of Canada at all. But to get back to the question: What does Ontario do with all that power? 1) Heat every enclosed space to 27C/80F in Winter 2) Air Condition every enclosed space to 19C/66F in the other 3 months.

            cheers, Chris Maunder

            CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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              LOL! :-D And this cool picture is really from Canada[^]Just know from where MS took there default XP desktop wallpaper. :)


              Press: 1500 to 2,200 messages in just 6 days? How's that possible sir? **Dr.Brad :**Well,I just replied to everything Graus did and then argued with Negus for a bit.

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              Just as well they didn't take that picture during the annual geese migration...

              cheers, Chris Maunder

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                Just as well they didn't take that picture during the annual geese migration...

                cheers, Chris Maunder

                CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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                RC_Sebastien_C
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                :) I'll think of goosepoop hits the windwill next time I hear s**t hits the fan.

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                • C Chris Maunder

                  There was a news item (in Canada) last week about Canada being the most positively influential country in the world. The report was candid, though, in saying that while the rest of the World considers Canada a bunch of great guys who just want everyone to be excellent to one another, not many in the survey could actually give specifics on how Canada actually achieves this, nor in fact, much about the political, social or economic details of Canada at all. But to get back to the question: What does Ontario do with all that power? 1) Heat every enclosed space to 27C/80F in Winter 2) Air Condition every enclosed space to 19C/66F in the other 3 months.

                  cheers, Chris Maunder

                  CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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                  Chris Maunder wrote:

                  1. Heat every enclosed space to 27C/80F in Winter 2) Air Condition every enclosed space to 19C/66F in the other 3 months.

                  :laugh:

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                  • R Roger Wright

                    According to an article in this month's IEEE Spectrum magazine, Ontario consumes 55% more electrical power per capita than either California or New York. What the heck are they doing with it all? Surely it's not all being used to keep their toes warm, and of course, keeping the CodeProject servers running is a national priority. But what are they doing with the rest? Electrocuting baby Harp seals? I think that the rational, kind facade they all present when visiting other places is a myth. In reality they are the world's most accomplished party animals, with every modest home concealing a vast disco-themed electric booze emporium, and they spend every night wandering door-to-door in a drunken stupor seeking ever greater bachanalia experiences. Why else would Chris keep going back there?

                    "A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"

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                    Ravi Bhavnani
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                    Hey, who you callin' crazy, eh? :) /ravi

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                    • C Chris Maunder

                      Just as well they didn't take that picture during the annual geese migration...

                      cheers, Chris Maunder

                      CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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                      Eytukan
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                      :laugh::laugh: Btw,they've taken it. Just check the wallpaper when you select & apply the "Bloody Red!" theme in Vista.:-D


                      Press: 1500 to 2,200 messages in just 6 days? How's that possible sir? **Dr.Brad :**Well,I just replied to everything Graus did and then argued with Negus for a bit.

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                      • C Chris Maunder

                        There was a news item (in Canada) last week about Canada being the most positively influential country in the world. The report was candid, though, in saying that while the rest of the World considers Canada a bunch of great guys who just want everyone to be excellent to one another, not many in the survey could actually give specifics on how Canada actually achieves this, nor in fact, much about the political, social or economic details of Canada at all. But to get back to the question: What does Ontario do with all that power? 1) Heat every enclosed space to 27C/80F in Winter 2) Air Condition every enclosed space to 19C/66F in the other 3 months.

                        cheers, Chris Maunder

                        CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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                        :laugh::laugh:

                        Chris Maunder wrote:

                        Air Condition every enclosed space to 19C/66F in the other 3 months.

                        They could just open a window, no?

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                        • R Roger Wright

                          According to an article in this month's IEEE Spectrum magazine, Ontario consumes 55% more electrical power per capita than either California or New York. What the heck are they doing with it all? Surely it's not all being used to keep their toes warm, and of course, keeping the CodeProject servers running is a national priority. But what are they doing with the rest? Electrocuting baby Harp seals? I think that the rational, kind facade they all present when visiting other places is a myth. In reality they are the world's most accomplished party animals, with every modest home concealing a vast disco-themed electric booze emporium, and they spend every night wandering door-to-door in a drunken stupor seeking ever greater bachanalia experiences. Why else would Chris keep going back there?

                          "A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"

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                          For Ontario specifically it's likely the extra power required to light up the goal light over the Toronto Maple Leafs goal when they get outscored by damn near anyone who plays them. Aside from that Ontario has a far more extreme climate to deal with than California or New York and a much less dense population so there is a lot more redundancy.

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                          • R Roger Wright

                            According to an article in this month's IEEE Spectrum magazine, Ontario consumes 55% more electrical power per capita than either California or New York. What the heck are they doing with it all? Surely it's not all being used to keep their toes warm, and of course, keeping the CodeProject servers running is a national priority. But what are they doing with the rest? Electrocuting baby Harp seals? I think that the rational, kind facade they all present when visiting other places is a myth. In reality they are the world's most accomplished party animals, with every modest home concealing a vast disco-themed electric booze emporium, and they spend every night wandering door-to-door in a drunken stupor seeking ever greater bachanalia experiences. Why else would Chris keep going back there?

                            "A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"

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                            Roger Wright wrote:

                            But what are they doing with the rest? Electrocuting baby Harp seals?

                            Not exactly, the extra electricity is used to light the Saskatchewan seal hunt at night. Astronauts have complained about it ruining their view of the sun. ;) Phil

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                              Roger Wright wrote:

                              But what are they doing with the rest? Electrocuting baby Harp seals?

                              Not exactly, the extra electricity is used to light the Saskatchewan seal hunt at night. Astronauts have complained about it ruining their view of the sun. ;) Phil

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                              I have a very fine pair of Saskatchewan seal skin boots that have kept me from frostbite over the winter in my igloo on Vancouver island for many winters now. :)

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                              • C Chris Maunder

                                There was a news item (in Canada) last week about Canada being the most positively influential country in the world. The report was candid, though, in saying that while the rest of the World considers Canada a bunch of great guys who just want everyone to be excellent to one another, not many in the survey could actually give specifics on how Canada actually achieves this, nor in fact, much about the political, social or economic details of Canada at all. But to get back to the question: What does Ontario do with all that power? 1) Heat every enclosed space to 27C/80F in Winter 2) Air Condition every enclosed space to 19C/66F in the other 3 months.

                                cheers, Chris Maunder

                                CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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                                Chris Maunder wrote:

                                not many in the survey could actually give specifics on how Canada actually achieves this

                                That's the point, they don't trample on others.

                                The tigress is here :-D

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                                  Al Gore has a winter house up there. :-D

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                                  :laugh::laugh: I suppose he spends his winters there inventing things...

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                                  • R Roger Wright

                                    According to an article in this month's IEEE Spectrum magazine, Ontario consumes 55% more electrical power per capita than either California or New York. What the heck are they doing with it all? Surely it's not all being used to keep their toes warm, and of course, keeping the CodeProject servers running is a national priority. But what are they doing with the rest? Electrocuting baby Harp seals? I think that the rational, kind facade they all present when visiting other places is a myth. In reality they are the world's most accomplished party animals, with every modest home concealing a vast disco-themed electric booze emporium, and they spend every night wandering door-to-door in a drunken stupor seeking ever greater bachanalia experiences. Why else would Chris keep going back there?

                                    "A Journey of a Thousand Rest Stops Begins with a Single Movement"

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                                    Bassam Abdul Baki
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                                    Al Gore has a winter house up there. :-D

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                                    • C Chris Maunder

                                      There was a news item (in Canada) last week about Canada being the most positively influential country in the world. The report was candid, though, in saying that while the rest of the World considers Canada a bunch of great guys who just want everyone to be excellent to one another, not many in the survey could actually give specifics on how Canada actually achieves this, nor in fact, much about the political, social or economic details of Canada at all. But to get back to the question: What does Ontario do with all that power? 1) Heat every enclosed space to 27C/80F in Winter 2) Air Condition every enclosed space to 19C/66F in the other 3 months.

                                      cheers, Chris Maunder

                                      CodeProject.com : C++ MVP

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                                      Chris Maunder wrote:

                                      1. Air Condition every enclosed space to 19C/66F in the other 3 months.

                                      ... but leave the front doors to the store wide open, so people can just stroll in. :sigh:


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                                        For Ontario specifically it's likely the extra power required to light up the goal light over the Toronto Maple Leafs goal when they get outscored by damn near anyone who plays them. Aside from that Ontario has a far more extreme climate to deal with than California or New York and a much less dense population so there is a lot more redundancy.

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                                        John Cardinal wrote:

                                        it's likely the extra power required to light up the goal light over the Toronto Maple Leafs goal when they get outscored by damn near anyone who plays them.

                                        touché :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


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                                          For Ontario specifically it's likely the extra power required to light up the goal light over the Toronto Maple Leafs goal when they get outscored by damn near anyone who plays them. Aside from that Ontario has a far more extreme climate to deal with than California or New York and a much less dense population so there is a lot more redundancy.

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                                          I thought about that but they won 3-0 at my first and only visit to the ACC last week. Plus my Habs don't put me in a good position to joke about any other team these times, not even the Leafs :)

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