Predictions of a soft landing for housing a sure sign the jig is up
If you’ve lived through a couple of recessions or more then you know the value of so called expert advice. When the economy starts to slow, financial professionals and politicians…
September 2012
Independent Fundamental Baptist Pastor Jack Schapp enters plea agreement
Hammond Indiana First Baptist Church former pastor Jack Schapp signed a plea agreement in federal court today, the same day prosecutors presented a criminal complaint stating he took a minor…
The Conservative Carbon Tax
Emitting carbon has a cost to Canadians, whether we call it a carbon tax or not. Considering this Conservative government is spending money on increasing health care costs from respiratory…
Climate Change: Coral Reefs Expected To Suffer Greatly, Study Finds
Did you know that coral reefs are home to fully 25% of the world’s marine life? Me neither. This latest report on the state of the world’s coral reefs would…
Rafe: ‘I Support Captain Paul Watson’
I see that all civilization and some uncivilizations, like the USA, want Paul Watson’s hide. Just so there’s no doubt, I’ve known and supported Paul for over 30 years and…
Globe Records Fourth Warmest August Ever as Arctic Ice Melts Rapidly
And so it continues… From Andrew Freedman at Climate Central: “August was the fourth warmest such month on record worldwide, marking the 330th straight month with a global temperature above…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Cats at dusk.
Rising from the ashes – Don’t let life’s setbacks define you
This dusty little corner of cyberspace attracts its fair share of email. I get all manner of messages suggesting topics to write on, causes wanting some promotion and books looking…
An open letter to Prairie Bible Institute, PBI response
On September 16th an outstanding comment appeared below a post here at BDBO which I’m putting into this post for the benefit of a wider range of BDBO readers. The…
Conservatives and Their Media
Earlier today a friend and I were discussing how the Conservatives get away with telling lies all the time. My answer was this: The Conservatives have confidence in the mainstream…
Facing Autism Flexible Inclusion Versus NBACL Extreme Inclusion on CBC Maritime Noon Thursday September 20
This Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 12 pm AT (1 ET) I will be a guest on the CBC Radio show Maritime Noon. I will be discussing and advocating for…
Religion isn’t the problem
I’ve been toying around an idea in my head for a few days or weeks now and I want to flesh it out here, so bear with me. The New…
Trinity Western University wants a law school
Does Canada need more law schools? Does Canada need more lawyers or more socially conscious lawyers without an ideological bent? Trinity Western University wants a law school and wants to…
Mitt’s having a bad week
And it’s only Tuesday! A fun video that speaks to the eternal question…just who is Mitt Romney? It looks like he’s this one. Not good. I am enjoying the waterfall…
Morton’s Musings 2012-09-18 18:02:00
Someone once asked me what’s the difference between ignorance and apathy. I told them: “I don’t know, and I don’t care.”
Look For a Star in the East – FOX News Throws Romney Under a Very Luxurious Bus
Even FOX is losing its patience with Mitt Romney. An editorial takes Romney to pieces for his attack on the 47%, those who don’t pay U.S. income taxes. The governor…
Greens Not "Absolutely" Opposed to Fossil Fuels, Nuclear and Hydro Power
An edited version of the following text was published in the print version of the Northern Life (Tuesday, September 18, 2012) and on their website on Tuesday, September 24/12. The…
Maybe veterans are tired of wearing hats
So the Harper government has finally launched their transition plan for military members moving to civilian life: “Veterans Can Now Apply for Jobs through Helmets to Hardhats Canada.” Yes, from…