further thoughts on why i blog: a clarification
My recent post about no longer voting in US elections caused some dismay and upset among some of USian readers. At least one friend interpreted that post as encouraging others…
November 2012
Obama Won, But Romney Had a Point
While I'm happy that the better candidate won last night's closely fought race, both in the popular vote (Obama now has more than 50%), and the obvious electoral college vote…
Whither Israel?
Benjamin Netanyahu did everything shy of stuffing ballot boxes for Mitch Romney. He gambled, and lost. Now Benny will have to wait to see what his odious efforts have earned…
The new new Senate power nexus: Senators Warren and Rubio?
Senator Elizabeth WarrenA breath of fresh air entered the Senate last night with the election of Senator Elizabeth Warren. I expect her to join forces with rising Republican star Senator…
Time for Obama to "Move to the Center"?
Just Be Grateful His Embalmer is Skilled with Make-up.Mitch McConnell epitomizes everything that's wrong with and will bring down the Republicans in Congress. Were he any older they would remove…
Collateral facts rule
R. v. C.L., 2012 ONCA 752 deals with the collateral fact rule. In general the rule provides that a party may not impeach the credit of their opponent's witness by…
On delayed releases
I'll have plenty to catch up on over the next few days. But I'll start by pointing out the background behind what's become one of the most-discussed stories of the…
CBC News: Superstorm shows value of endangered pay phones
In the midst of our push for Canadians to share their CellPhoneHorrorStory.ca to enact a new wireless code, we are reminded of the importance to have basic and affordable communications…
Will Seattle Become Amsterdam on the Pacific? America Turns a Page.
Washingtonians approved same-sex marriage and marijuana decriminalization last night. This won't exactly trigger a stampede of Vancouverites to Seattle, it's already effectively decriminalized in Vancouver, but it might draw tourists…
Message for the RIghtwing. . .
A moment of frivolity -My message for the Rightwing in the US today -A moment of seriousness -My message to the Rightwing in Canada tomorrow -And this is when -
Common sense inferences may not always apply
The recent decision of R v McConnell, 2012 ABQB 263 points out that the "common sense" inference that someone intends the natural result of their actions may not always apply…
Multimedia Storytelling Research Update
As I’ve mentioned earlier, I started working at a Graduate Research Assistant here at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in September. I’m working for assistant professor Seth Gitner…
5304…Those Amazin’ Mets
Len Berman's That's Sports reports on the sports injury of the year."Mets outfielder Lucas Duda underwent surgery on his right wrist after breaking it while moving furniture in his California…
Cat rests still
Filed under: art, digital, drawings Tagged: Cat, paper53, procreate, sumi
5303…Senator Ponytail Makes A Funny
Not funny ha-ha but funny the other way and sadly not only is it funny but it is true. Mia Rabson of The Winnipeg Free Press opens her story this…
At The End Of The Day ‘Batshit Crazy’ LOST OUT!
-Donald Trump Calls For Revolution ... (then deletes his more offensive tweets) -Right wing Rocker Ted Nugent Blows A Gasket-Ezra Levant simply can't understand why people want 'free stuff' like…
Maine, Maryland, and hopefully Washington!
Yes, yes, Obama won, and I'm relieved. But perhaps more historic is the fact that on the four ballot measures dealing with equal marriage for same-sex marriage, supporters of marriage…
Maine, Maryland, and hopefully Washington!
Yes, yes, Obama won, and I’m relieved. But perhaps more historic is the fact that on the four ballot measures dealing with equal marriage for same-sex marriage, supporters of marriage…
Maine, Maryland, and hopefully Washington!
Yes, yes, Obama won, and I'm relieved.But perhaps more historic is the fact that on the four ballot measures dealing with equal marriage for same-sex marriage, supporters of marriage equality…