doc watson, 1923-2012
Bluegrass legend Doc Watson is dead at age 89. He was simply a great musician, with a great gusto for life. I saw him perform at several festivals in my…
May 2012
Deny, deny, deny — Syria edition (and why sanctions aren’t enough)
This past weekend’s massacre in Houla, Syria was so uncommonly cruel in its scope that even Russia and Mainland China, which have been vetoing several resolutions due to their arms…
White Nationalists Are Hurting in Canada
So, question for our dedicated readers. Have you noticed how little activity there has been online when it comes to Canadian boneheads? The Internet was a boon to "White Nationalists"…
Parliament in Review – May 4, 2012
Friday, May 4 saw a relatively short day of debate on the omnibus budget bill – but with a few twists on the discussion seen to date. The Big Issue…
Parliament in Review – May 4, 2012
Friday, May 4 saw a relatively short day of debate on the omnibus budget bill – but with a few twists on the discussion seen to date. The Big Issue…
Tree stump gives finger
Near Son Three’s lacrosse practice. Yes, I am a child.
First Ever iPad Wristwatch
The Metawatch is now iPad (3) compatible thanks to Bluetooth 4. It will also work with the iPhone 4S. What other watch can do that? None. No, the soon to…
In Ottawa
…something is clearly afoot. BAH HAH! But seriously folks, this sounds like the CPoC might be in dutch with the alleged Mafia.
Best Article Ever
Call your stockbroker tomorrow and buy shares of the Daily Mail and General Trust. The masses have arrived on the Internet, and that company is taking full advantage. The Daily…
Please Read This
It is a very eloquent and heart-felt rebuttal to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s observation that there are “no bad jobs.” Recommend this Post
Harper’s Environment Campaign Ad
Stop The Environment from Ed Asner
Omnibus Bill Shows Harper’s Contempt for Natural Environment
The following letter to the editor was originally submitted to the Sudbury Star on May 8, 2012. At this time, it has not been published in either the print or…
Demise of Sunday paper sad indeed.
As a newspaper reader, and an old-school newspaperman, it saddens me to hear that the Edmonton Journal will no longer publish a Sunday edition. Having a newspaper to read every…
The voters’ choice: People’s Order of BC winner
“…It was Morton who stunned U.S. scientists last fall with trace evidence found in wild salmon of a virus that killed millions of farmed fish in Chile. “Researchers from Washington…
At Sun News to discuss today’s big Ottawa story
…And here’s the tweet of the afternoon, offered up by CP’s Bruce Cheadle: It was an arch-enemy.
4692…This Is Why Foot Sent To Con HQ
According to one of the comments on the CBC site: “just a first installment on the arm and the leg that the C35s are going to cost” I knew there…
4691…A Foot In The Door At Cons HQ In Ottawa
Breaking news from CBC in Ottawa. Ottawa police say they are investigating after what appears to be a human foot was found in a suspicious package sent to the Conservative…
More Women Riding Bikes in Southern California
Regular readers probably know that bicycles are the best form of transportation imaginable (I may be biased). It’s always good to read of efforts to get more people in North…