Talking real money
One indisputable dunce pursuing a nomination for the coming provincial election praised the B.C. Liberal government for its "prudent fiscal management." Obviously, that person pays no attention to reality. Oxford…
2012
The Full Nissenbaum
So the Nissenbaum , Aramini, and Hanning paper, that purported to show a connection between proximity to wind turbines and a decline in sleep quality, has been given a working…
I get email: Bibles and Abstinence
Posted without comment. TO: Ian Bushfield—B.C. Humanist Association DATE: November 17–2012 FROM: Leonard R., Abbotsford, B.C. SUBJECT: Article in Abbotsford Times — Nov. 8–2012 The article states you have protested…
Hacked by Hacker
My blog is hosted by HostPapa, which up until now has been a fantastic host. Unfortunately, a few days ago (and I didn’t notice until this evening) this host got…
CBC Porn? #CBCporn
Sun News has a reputation for not being very accurate, in an attempt to excite their right wing base. They also employ professional liars. One story told by SUN involves…
Globe & Mail Displays Disturbing Scientific Illiteracy
Here’s a thought for would-be editors of a national paper of record: any time your headline editorial starts with the phrase “in spite of the evidence,” it’s probably a good…
There’s fish in the lake
Two unions are in court to overturn Temporary Foreign Worker Program permits that allow 200 Chinese coal miners to work in northern BC. The labour organizations claim the permits were…
5349…It Is November 18th
Take the damn poppy off.Now.You got your quarter's worth.WFDS
Do the hustle
Awful week at work but I have been enjoying the tangled web that is The Man Called Petraeus and his grifter friends. Here's the latest -- The Wonderful World of…
In Sunday’s Sun: if you lost your seat, you can’t compete
Now that the Liberal Party of Canada’s leadership race is officially underway — and that the party is moving up dramatically in various public opinion polls — here’s what some…
When Governments Lie: The City of Austin and the State of Texas Exaggerate F1 Impact
The lie: Formula 1 will attract 300,000 people to Austin.The reality:120,000 people spending over a hundred dollars for a sporting event is impressive. The fact that many of those 120,000…
Canadian National Debt Growing Faster Than GDP
Canada's debt is growing faster than our ability to pay for it. Since 2008 Canadian public debt has been growing faster than our GDP. Though there are many warning signs…
Deep-seated seething fury is 2016 frontrunner
After Obama Victory, Shrieking White-Hot Sphere Of Pure Rage Early GOP Front-Runner For 2016 H/T Susan H.
No Autism. Today, Conor’s Grand Mal Seizure Scared The Hell Out Of Me
The Joy of Conor Every day with my buddy Conor is a joy because of who he is. Every day with Conor requires extra concern and attention to his well…
Jesus Is Right
...its too soon to declare victory. But maybe not for the reason Mr. Trudeau thinks. What I would be worried about in his shoes is that his "supporters"--those folks that…
Sebastian Vettel
The time zone friendly Austin Grand Prix is tomorrow and Sebastian Vettel is going to have pole position. For your F1 enjoyment, here is a bit of humanizing. Sebastian Vettel…
#skndpldr Roundup
A few observations about the Saskatchewan NDP leadership race in advance of tonight's first debate... The main news over the past week has involved the release of the candidates' October…
Sask New Democrats Hold First In A Series Of All Candidates Debates – November 17th – Regina
Regina All-Candidates' ForumWhen: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pmWhere: Ramada Inn, 1818 Victoria Avenue, ReginaYou can watch live stream of the event HERE at 7:00 pm…
It All Sounds Good Until They Shoot Back
It's no accident that our fondness for resorting to military violence is inversely proportional to the risk that our target might inflict the same violence on us. Put another way,…