1950’s film on atomic energy
A wonderful old animated movie showing what an atom is, how atomic energy is released, the peacetime applications of atomic energy and the byproducts of nuclear fission. Worth a view:Russia…
July 2011
Using real figures to show something…
I commented on Twitter yesterday that some were taking the Oslo tragedy as an opportunity to push forward certain right-wing agendas. And please don’t tell me that open carry and…
we like lists: list # 10: six things going on with me
Remember we like lists?? It's been a long time! This list will answer the burning question: What's up? What's happening in your life? Doing anything interesting? Enjoying doing something mundane?…
Take Time To Renew Your Spirit
This is a time to hold Norway and Norwegians, especially the victims of the horrific bombing and shooting rampage, in our thoughts and prayers. Extremism of any kind is a…
Celine Dion: My Heart Will Go On
After posting the funny pictures I will like to say that Celine Dion is indeed a great artist and great singer. I enjoyed the movie Titanic and especially her song…
The Triumph of the Small Minded
This week America’s last space shuttle landed for the last time. There will be no genuine replacement. NASA hoped to replace the shuttle with Orion, capable of traveling to the…
I’m No Soothsayer But I Warned You
It doesn't take a genius to predict what will happen when hatred becomes policy. After the Norway attack became public, Peter MacKay suggested that it is still a volatile world.It…
The Politics of Public Spending
Check the local media for the past week and you’ll see a sudden bunch of stories about the series of fire truck announcements provincial politicians of the Tory persuasion are…
The Case of Nerene Virgin
We were sent a message concerning the case of Nerene Virgin, a former CBC journalist and candidate in Hamilton for the Liberal Party of Ontario. Since our lead writer has…
Someone Deserving Of a Smack or Two
I've never been a big fan of Michael Coren. Actually, to a point, I think he's an utter asshole. But his recent comments on the shooting and bombings in Norway…
Life, Summer, and the Death of Amy Winehouse
Lordy. If it wasn't for one glorious day at the beach, I don't know how I would have made it to Sunday.Because it was a brutal week. The suffocating heat,…
Oh, i’m definitely paying attention to the sister wives and their patriachal priesthood holder….
he doesn't at all pay attention to the dynamics between the sister wives. i think he's immature and self centred. having said that, i figured they were going to launch…
Is WordFest muzzling a popular author to keep the Calgary Herald happy? Sure sounds like it
Brian Brennan, at left, on the picket line during the Calgary Herald lockout and strike in 1999. Behind him, in the centre of the photo, is Canadian author Margaret Atwood,…
Happy birthday, High-Tc. I miss you.
Twenty-five years ago, the first so-called high temperature superconductor was discovered — unexpectedly, almost out of nowhere. Suddenly, the interest of physicists all over the world in the phenomenon of…
Tales From The Project – #1
I’m in the projects! BC Housing came through, finally, after enlisting the help of an NDP MLA who addressed my physical and mental health concerns to the health branch of…
From the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg
12 Holberg Suite op. 40 - Sarabande by Orwell's Bastard Some hauntingly beautiful stuff from Grieg, who might be better known for Peer Gynt. If I recall correctly, though, the…
A word from the Norwegian Party
As I said, not going to jump into that cesspool. Just trying to help make the Norway conversation about something else. Not like the assholes are going to change their…
Isn’t it good, Norwegian wood …
It's all been said. Nothing to add.How about we just ignore that hateful bald fuckhead?Related posts:From the Norwegian composer Edvard GriegA word from the Norwegian Party
The debate begins
Earlier this week, Gary Mason asked whether there would be any serious debate over the CETA. In case there were any doubt, Robert Chisholm provides the answer:These deals can create…
Wankers of the Week: Oslo Burning edition
Crappy weekend, everyone! And a special shout-out to my dear readers in Norway, which is the 20th most-frequent country of origin for visits here, according to my ClustrMap. Damn, it…