Unmediated Passion For Libraries – A Cure For Cynicism
I defy anyone to remain untouched after reading this story and watching the accompanying video in which 14-year-old Anika Tabovaradan makes a passionate plea to Mayor Rob Ford not to…
2011
Ezra On The Jewish Defense League
Frankly, the JDL is pretty much one guy, Meir Weinstein...You don't really have to read the rest.
Triumph of the Brand Will
From one of the most successful political brands of modern times comes the secret of branding. Forget what you learned in school. Brand is not about qualities, values or indeed…
Rascism is Still There!
In the United states we all knew that racism was still there, but the ratio between white and minorities has gotten bigger. In fact a white households make 20 times…
"Load of crap". More Conservative muzzling. NDP locked out of NL airbase.
It never stops. In fact it's getting worse. Disagree publicly with Harper? Put a muzzle on it.The control the Conservatives have over this country is scary. It was once just…
Did Horwatch Step Into Toronto School/Mosque Debate?
Actually, given her earlier statement here, I think not. But some guy up in Orangeville is on about the Islamist menace and yada yada yada and says:“Timid” Tim Hudak’s response…
MacBook Air At Par!
Finally, Apple is selling something at par in Canada! Now, if only they could do the same with their iPads and accessories. Also, note that even at par, it means…
Federal sciantist unfairly silenced, union says
Inspired by this headline: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/07/29/fish-scientist-muzzled.html
Little Victor Update | Like a fish
We finally took Victor swimming in the Rouge River. There’s a public beach in Quebec right at the place where the Rouge runs into the Ottawa River, so technically Victor…
Well, that was weird
I posted a little item about an elderly woman in Ontario who needs to get the governor general's office to award her the Order of Canada, and the rest of…
1812 Reasons to Drive Across Northern-Ontario
If you enjoy this view, will you love it 20 hours (plus pit stops) from now when you get to Manitoba? Agrandir le plan Twenty hours later, Manitoba! Agrandir leStrangers…
Ballad of Springhill Nova Scotia
U2's Bono sang a verse of the Ballad of Springhill tonight at Magnetic Hill in Moncton. And rightly so, as Springhill, Nova Scotia, is only 95km away. Deep coal mines…
Obama and the Teabagger Taliban
It's a scary and surrealistic spectacle. The most powerful nation on earth being held hostage by a group of fanatical teabaggers, who are dragging the President, the country, and the…
get well jack
In case you haven't already, you can send Jack Layton your good wishes.
at last, the search is over
Quite possibly the world's cutest puppy.
Thoughts on Specific Land Claims
A few points about specific land claims in light of the “take-it-or leave it offers” the federal government is planning to offer 60+ First Nations. Minister John Duncan released a…
Thoughts on Specific Land Claims
A few points about specific land claims in light of the “take-it-or leave it offers” the federal government is planning to offer 60+ First Nations. Minister John Duncan released a…
Thoughts on Specific Land Claims
A few points about specific land claims in light of the “take-it-or leave it offers” the federal government is planning to offer 60+ First Nations. Minister John Duncan released a…
Thoughts on Specific Land Claims
A few points about specific land claims in light of the “take-it-or leave it offers” the federal government is planning to offer 60+ First Nations. Minister John Duncan released a…
How Can We Stop The Codswalloparians In Their Tracks?
ThisIsNotANewMediaThingIt'sHappenedAllBeforeVilleHow?Just call them to account for their codswallop. And then, if they insist on spouting serial codswallop over and over, just cut them off.Because a debate built on lies is…