Mrs. Klein
One of the oddest things about death is that there’s no way to reach that person by their usual phone number. We can call people in Antarctica, in space, in…
November 2012
In Sunday’s Sun: picture this
Acts of God, the insurance industry calls them. Acts of God are events that are beyond human control — like a big earthquake on the West coast, or a big…
What? Tourist have free medical insurance in Panama?
I am in Panama City right now. I am staying here overnight and then tomorrow, I am taking the plane to Buenos Aires, Argentina where I am spending a couple…
What? Tourist have free medical insurance in Panama?
I am in Panama City right now. I am staying here overnight and then tomorrow, I am taking the plane to Buenos Aires, Argentina where I am spending a couple…
What? Tourist have free medical insurance in Panama?
I am in Panama City right now. I am staying here overnight and then tomorrow, I am taking the plane to Buenos Aires, Argentina where I am spending a couple…
Katharine Hayhoe on the Sandy/Climate connection
Katharine Hayhoe on Twitter (or rather the service TwitLonger since 140 characters is obviously not enough) explaining climate change’s influence on Sandy, and the difficulties in communicating the nuances involved…
5296…President Obama Is Pulling A Tim Hudak
One poll says he is going to win, the next poll says the other he is going to win. Seriously no matter how Tuesday’s Prez Elex turns out somebody at…
Clocks go back tonight
You’ll lose an extra hour of light but gain an hour back this weekend as daylight saving time officially ends. As standard time resumes at 2 a.m. Sunday, it’s time…
Glen Murray almost certain to announce Leadership Bid – see the notice I just got…
It will be an interesting race with some very solid candidates! Special Announcement by Glen Murray MPP Toronto Centre Join Glen Murray, MPP for Toronto Centre for a special announcement…
URGENT FIPA UPDATE: Public Comment Period Still Open for Canada-China Trade Deal
The final Environmental Assessment report for the controversial Canada-China FIPA trade deal has not been completed AND there is still time for input from Canadians! We urge our readers to…
Excessive bail conditions
R. v. Thomson, O.J. No. 1873 (S.C.J.) has a very thoughtful analysis on appropriate terms of release: 55 The Crown’s position was that, if Thomson is released, she should have…
Video ad contrasts Romney climate change jokes with Sandy devastation
A video ad put out by Citizen Engagement Lab makes a powerful statement about Romney’s cynical attitude toward climate change by juxtaposing his climate change jokes with scenes of devastation.…
…but it’s my right to drive like a moron…
Earlier this week, the police forces of Alberta suggested that they should be allowed to impound cars of people who are excessively speeding (going more than 50+ km/h over the…
Irving Andre raised to Superior Court
Justice Irving Andre, has been appointed as a judge of the Superior Court of Justice, in Brampton. KUDOS!!!!! The OCJ's loss is the SCJ's gain!
And the Basis For the Lemire Appeal Is….
…. sort of pathetic. For those readers who don’t have fantastic eyesight, here it is broken down: We’ve said it before here and we’ll say it again. Gotta love public…
Canada’s corporate media “boycotted” PowerShift 2012 conference
by Obert Madondo | Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/obert-madondo/aboriginal-canada_b_2062293.html The media largely boycotted the youth-led Power Shift 2012 conference, which took place in Ottawa and Gatineau last weekend. The four-day conference brought…
I think we have reached peak stupid
Via Tbogg THOMAS JEFFERSON, a denunciation of slavery, 1785 The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous passions, the most unremitting despotism on…
U.S. military is the single biggest oil user in the world.
U.S. military is the single biggest oil user in the world. As both Obama and Romney continue to support this inherent institution of violence, reducing the use of fossil fuel…
Media Democracy Day 2012
The Politics, Respun crew is at Media Democracy Days today – we’ll provide some ongoing updates through our liveblog below. 11.55 Hello all – we’re setting up at MDD, and…
Mitt Romney’s Election Platform
Romney will help you and your family.