F$@rd Really F#@?!!ked Now?
As Dawg notes, at least one of the 911 operators at the other end of Ford's ranting has filed a grievance. And he points points to this:There are now also…
October 2011
New technology and medicine
Via kevinmd.com, an article by medical student Alex Chamessian on how he uses his iPad as part of his education: I’ve tried to incorporate iPad into patient care and education…
Brigette DePape, iconic images, and Occupy
While establishment journalists muck around in muddy waders searching for a clue about the Occupy movement, condescending in their attitudes because they do not understand, I look back on perhaps…
Lessons from Iceland: Paul Krugman on How to Get out of a Crisis by Not Listening (Much) to the Right
For a long time I had a sticker from the Icelandic social democratic party, brought back by a young friend who'd spent some time in that small, rugged country in…
Wildrose Push Poll?
I got an automated polling call last night and out of curiosity listened to it all the way through. It very quickly became clear I was probably listening to a…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for October 28, 2011
Here are Friday's leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter: Rob Fu&%$king Ford UnF%#$king Cut! Did He Leave Before 911 Showed Up? - http://goo.gl/KxZsS Rogers violating internet rules, CRTC…
I got the snake
Last night GC and I went for dinner at my son and his girlfriend’s place. James made a delicious chile in the slow cooker. One of the best chiles I’ve…
And That Has Made All The Difference
Paul Krugman has been arguing against the doctrine of "epansionary austerity" for sometime. That doctrine holds that, if governments make deep budget cuts, the economy will expand. It has become…
Brigette DePape, iconic images, and Occupy
While establishment journalists muck around in muddy waders searching for a clue about the Occupy movement, condescending in their attitudes because they do not understand, I look back on perhaps…
SchadenFord
Man, I wish I could take credit for the term and the concept, but honour dictates that it go to commenter Christine over here. The article itself is none too…
"Canadians expect their government to respect their fundamental rights and freedoms"
Two things here today on freedom of the press and privacy rights.Dean Del Mastro and his Conservative confreres on the access to information parliamentary committee are trying to get up…
Who leaked mayor’s 911 call?
Remember Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity. I doubt the 911 Call Centre said "it's Mayor Ford - respond slowly" or "gosh it's…
Save Our Climate Act Introduced in U.S. Congress
It’s been an interesting few weeks on the climate front in North America. With the backdrop of the “Occupy” movement, there were some small changes introduced that hopefully signal the…
Nash, Chisholm Likely Round Out Dipper Field
Both Peggy Nash (Parkdale-High Park) and Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth-Cole Harbour) have announced their intentions to enter into the increasingly crowded NDP leadership race, with Chisholm's announcement coming up this Sunday,…
Should We Be Concerned With Those Harper is Passing the Pipe With?
In 1911, the United States Supreme Court broke up Standard Oil, then the largest multinational corporation, because it was simply becoming too big and powerful. The company's battles with former…
Occupy Canada: media pundits vs reality | Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Occupy Canada: media pundits vs reality | Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Filed under: Progressives
Check out Harper’s Gun Bill Sets Canada Back Decades, CAW says | Canadian Auto Workers | CAW
Check out Harper’s Gun Bill Sets Canada Back Decades, CAW says | Canadian Auto Workers | CAW Filed under: Progressives
The full-time MP of Parkdale-High Park
Looking forward to the many hours of full-time MPing to come while she's out there on the leadership trail. Hey, I don't set the standards. Peggy does.
Historic change for Quebec.
Since confederation Quebec has always held it's fair share if not even more political power in the house of commons. Now for the first time in history Quebec will have…