A Good-Looking Couple of Canadians

What do Wayne Gretzsky, Bret Hart, Pamela Anderson and Nortel Networks (NT Quote) have in common?

They're all Canadian natives that the U.S. has adopted as its own. And, after watching these four perform, do you really think anyone will blame us? I didn't think so. After all, Gretzsky is "The Great One," Bret Hart is "The Hit Man," Pamela Anderson is, quite simply, feminine pulchritude, and Nortel has been and remains bullish.

I thought it would be a good idea to focus on Canada this week, for a couple of reasons. First, I could never figure out why Canada, despite the fact that it is the bestest buddy the U.S. has, comes up less often in conversation than Mexico. Think about it: Has anyone ever said, "Don't drink the water," when you visit Canada? ...