“Dude!” “Coko!” “Dude!” “Coko!” “Dude!” [sound of engine being gunned, squeal of tires … then the screams] Alltop also has opposable thumbs. Photo via Twisted Vintage.< Originally published May, 2010./h6>
Continue readingthe disgruntled democrat: Oh Canada, How Long Will You Remain an English Settler State?
The latest statistics from the National Household Survey indicate that one out of five Canadians was born outside of the country. The report states that “Canada is a nation with an ethnocultural mosaic as indicated by its immigrant population, the ethnocultural backgrounds of its people, the visible minority population, linguistic
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: WTF Happened In B.C.?
You are asking me? One thing I’ll say is that this did not remind me of last year’s Alberta polling cock-up. The B.C. NDP are not an untried bunch, and the charges of radicalism that were flung at them are par for the course in a B.C. election, so I
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: What I am eating for breakfast this morning
Self-excoriating column to follow at lunch.
Continue readingScott's DiaTribes: BC Libs surprise election win is a warning to pollsters – and to Justin Trudeau
Can you find anyone other then the BC Liberals who felt they were going to win a majority last night (did they even think that?). I would suspect that number is a handful. Nevertheless, when all was said and done, the BC Liberals are back in power (despite Christy Clark
Continue readingThe Happy Wanderer: Gay Marriage is Contagious
On Nov 4th 2012 The U.S made history passing same sex marriage votes in three states altogether. In 2012 Same Sex Marriage was legal in 9 states and the District of Columbia (DC). 2012 was the year with the most legal same sex marriages votes passing in the U.S. In
Continue readingThe Happy Wanderer: Gay Marriage is Contagious
On Nov 4th 2012 The U.S made history passing same sex marriage votes in three states altogether. In 2012 Same Sex Marriage was legal in 9 states and the District of Columbia (DC). 2012 was the year with the most legal same sex marriages votes passing in the U.S. In
Continue readingThe Happy Wanderer: Gay Marriage is Contagious
On Nov 4th 2012 The U.S made history passing same sex marriage votes in three states altogether. In 2012 Same Sex Marriage was legal in 9 states and the District of Columbia (DC). 2012 was the year with the most legal same sex marriages votes passing i…
Continue readingBene Diction Blogs On: Sovereign Grace Ministries – Second Amendment to civil lawsuit
In October 2012, a civil suit was filed against Sovereign Grace Ministries, a small group of neo-reform churches in the US. (2 churches in Canada) Prior posts. In November, SGM stated the suit: “…contains a number of untrue or misleading accusations as well as considerable mischaracterizations of intent,” This complaint
Continue readingThe Sir Robert Bond Papers: The Decline of the Forest Empire #nlpoli
While an official with Corner Brook’s municipal government understandably has to say wonderful things about the economy in the west coast city, a look at some numbers shows the city is feeling the effects of a larger problem in the province. SRBP took a look at newsprint production levels and
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: Conor’s Physiotherapy With CBC’s Terry Seguin
Conor is still recovering from Rhabdomyolysis, an adverse reaction to anti-seizure medication, Lamotrogine and needs phsyiotherapy to rebuild his damaged muscles, balance and co-ordination. Just being home is a huge help for Conor, back home with Mom, Dad, his brother and his familiar routines. One of those routines has been to
Continue readingMind of Dan: Climate Scientist Andrew Weaver wins the first ever Green party seat in BC election
Andrew Weaver, Newly elected Green Party MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head The British Columbia Green Party just made history, voters in the riding of Oak Bay-Gordon Head elected Andrew Weaver, Canada Research Chair in Climate Modelling and Analysis at the University of Victoria, and a lead author for a chapter
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Ghastly Con Cult
As you know I have long believed that Stephen Harper's Cons are not a political party like any other Canadians have ever known.That they are more like a cult than a party.But even as their deranged leader drags us into his ghastly darkness, muzzles the truth, lies about everything, and bullies his opponents, still some of
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Christy Clark Is Unstoppable
Christy Clark is unstoppable. She became Liberal Leader with only the support of one MLA. Members of her caucus criticized her. 17 of them fearing defeat didn’t run for re-election. Practically every pundit and journalist thought Clark was going to lose and so did every single polling firm. But last
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Christy Clark Is Unstoppable
Christy Clark is unstoppable.She became Liberal Leader with only the support of one MLA. Members of her caucus criticized her. 17 of them fearing defeat didn’t run for re-election. Practically every pundit and journalist thought Clark was going to lose…
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Christy Clark Is Unstoppable
Christy Clark is unstoppable. She became Liberal Leader with only the support of one MLA. Members of her caucus criticized her. 17 of them fearing defeat didn’t run for re-election. Practically every pundit and journalist thought Clark was going to lose and so did every single polling firm. But last
Continue readingDriving The Porcelain Bus: BC – NDP Lose The Election, But The Liberals Lose Their Leader
Christy Clark may have led her party to a stunning upset against all predictions, but she lost her own seat to the NDP’s David Eby. Elections BC: Vancouver-Point Grey results. My two cents on why the NDP lost: Conservative party support swung to the Liberals to stop the NDP, and
Continue readingDriving The Porcelain Bus: BC – NDP Lose The Election, But The Liberals Lose Their Leader
Christy Clark may have led her party to a stunning upset against all predictions, but she lost her own seat to the NDP’s David Eby.Elections BC: Vancouver-Point Grey results.My two cents on why the NDP lost: Conservative party support swung to the Libe…
Continue readingDriving The Porcelain Bus: BC – NDP Lose The Election, But The Liberals Lose Their Leader
Christy Clark may have led her party to a stunning upset against all predictions, but she lost her own seat to the NDP’s David Eby. Elections BC: Vancouver-Point Grey results. My two cents on why the NDP lost: Conservative party support swung to the Liberals to stop the NDP, and
Continue readingwmtc: barcelona, day four
After breakfast in our room with our own goodies, we went into the old city – Ciutat Vella in Catalan – to the Museu Picasso. There are Picasso museums in many cities and I’d love to see them all. He is among my very favourite artists. The Barcelona Picasso museum
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