News of the World – You Shan’t Be Missed
Today saw the end of a century-and-two-thirds old British tabloid known as News of the World, publishing its very last issue with the sad spectacle of a headline, "Thank You…
July 2011
Kate Middleton: A Charismatic Royal Display
The Duchess of Cambridge leaves Calgary Friday, ending a royal tour of Canada. (ANDRE FORGET/QMI AGENCY)Wow! Wow! Wow! Now you know why people were charmed and fell in love with…
Cut, Cut, Cut
Stephen Harper would like to cut 4 billion dollars in spending in order to help balance the budget. knowing Harper these cuts of course attacks agencies he is against like…
How Minister For The Environment Peter Kent Got Hacked: He Clicked On The Ass!
An explanation of the Peter Kent Facebook hack:Actually, that's thanks to a well-known weakness in the FB apps API. It ends up allowing people to post a link to an…
The State of Journalism
Thanks to Dr. Dawg for posting this link to an essay by Kai Nagata, who writes about why he recently quit his job as a reporter for CTV. His observations…
Always listen to your mother
This is why your mother always told you to wear a slip under a dress, no matter how warm it is.And the idea that this photo is lèse majesté is…
50% Of PublicEye Panel Polled Say Christy Clark Is Doomed…
.....If she doesn't go to the polls, for real, this fall.______Pod will show up here, soon.'Twas actually more like 62.5%, as a third member of panel out of four kinda/sorta…
Independent Panel Tells Alberta To Clean Up Tar Sands Impacts On Water
e711d3cd27039d8eaf7aa821c12f_grande.jpg The much anticipated findings from the Alberta Environmental Monitoring Panel, appointed to make recommendations on how to fix Alberta’s failin...
Kate Middleton: Another Nice Pic
Another Marilyn Monroe moment. Duchess of Cambridge speaks to soldiers as she arrives at Calgary Airport on July 7, 2011. Photograph by: Chris Jackson, Getty Images
The Bridge Builders: Cultural Survival in Bosnia
This is as close to a eulogy and an ode as I can write for a place with which I struggle every day. As I write this, a now yearly…
Follow the Eastern Region Policy Parliament online!
I'm liveblogging right now from the Eastern Region Policy Parliament, we've got dozens of great Young Liberals, great special guests and great policies.If you can't make it, you can still…
Casey Anthony: The Travesty of the Case
According to some media reports, she has been offered a million dollars for an exclusive interview. She could be getting book offers too. These are horrible examples to set. Does…
Sunday Morning Links
Assorted material for your weekend reading.- He's a bit too shy in pointing out exactly how thoroughly the Cons' position on the Canadian Wheat Board has been rebuked in CWB…
U2 in Montreal!
What. A. Show. If you have never had the opportunity to see Bono and the boys, find the time… 80,000 folks in Montreal last night would have enthusiastically agreed with…
Toulouse Le Grandfig
Born in Sarlat (France) in 1895, Toulouse Le Grandfig was a minor painter and surrealist writer who’s most important contributions are the dadaist works: “Le singe de vol mange le…
3921…Yasir Naqvi Cup Today In Ottawa
It is the annual game between St. Luke's Miscreants and the Ottawa Coppers.Tip is one ish and the food is free.St. Luke's Park, Frank Street near Elgin/Gladstone.WFDS
Thoughts on a Filibuster
Can I get a “WOW”? Just look at all those women! I couldn’t stop grinning as woman after woman after woman rose and spoke. What happened to all the arrogant…
The Truth of the matter
The real reason books are dangerous is because people care so much about them.
Conservative values are not Canadian values
This is total bullshit. 60% of Canadians did not want Stephen Harper as P.M. 60% of Canadians did not want a Conservative federal government. I would suggest that Harper not…