2012
Home and community care funding less than promised
The announcements of new "home and community care" funding (which started last week) continue, this time for the Ottawa area. Home care activists First the good news. The $7.15 million…
5309…It Is A Party For Your Face
It is a vampire facelift.The Times Magazine, no I never heard of it either, says that Anna Friel, not sure about her, the star of Pushing Daisies, strike three for…
140Law – Legal Headlines for Thursday, November 8, 2012
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Thursday, November 8, 2012: 'Diamond and Diamond' case offers window into widespread Ontario lawyer referral fee use Judge…
The patent bargain
Teva Canada Ltd. v. Pfizer Canada Inc. 2012 SCC 60 deals with the patent on the well known drug Viagra. The Court holds the patent invalid on the basis proper…
Wow
The Wynne campaign just did a robocall to a bunch of new Ontario Liberals. I wonder how they got their numbers? Also, robocalls: interesting strategy, there.
Canadians: Dear Leader Requires Your Uncritical Attention
To absorb and spread this message. Watch, learn, and heed: Ignore the ugly rumours spread by enemies of the state that Dear Leader advocated this policy in 2008. Recommend this…
RoboCon: Michael Sona – "This entire, massive scheme"
Michael Sona on CBCListen to the Power Panel comments on the Sona interview first – you can find it here.Then listen to his interview – it is here.And here is…
The Thing With Sandra Pupatello Is:
At this point, I like the plain-speaking Sandra Pupatello for the job, and I’m guessing she’s entering the race as the favourite. Should she win, she would, of course, make…
Bill McKibben Kicks Off 350.org Do The Math Tour In Seattle
Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Seattle kickoff of 350.org's Do The Math tour, which will highlight the imperative for action to keep 80 percent of the…
This Youtube link is “War in the East”, a dub…
This Youtube link is “War in the East”, a dub reggae-influenced song by Canadian punk band D.O.A. ——————————————————————————————————- I wear a poppy and commemorate Remembrance Day...
President Obama now runs for his place in history
Robert CaroFor three years, Obama has had dinner with selected American historians, allowing him to ask probling questions.As one attendee now comments, he is focused on his role in history:“He…
Bram Stoker
Always a fan. Honourable Google doodle. (5) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
“Wasted Life” by Stiff Little Fingers This song was…
“Wasted Life” by Stiff Little Fingers This song was specifically written about the Troubles in Northern Ireland, but many of the lyrics apply to almost every military conflict in the…
No more war but class war. Honour the fallen on Remembrance Day,…
No more war but class war. Honour the fallen on Remembrance Day, but also curse the politicians, businessmen and monarchs who sent them to kill and die in conflicts that,…
Aerial Buyer’s Remorse?
Ever buy something with all the bells and whistles only to realize you spent a lot of money on fancy extras you'll never need or even use?Don't blame the sales…
Van Dongen Goes After Christy Clark Over BC Rail Sale!
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes-Political Blogger The long awaited charge levelled against Premier Christy Clark over her role, as then Deputy Premier, in the BCR scandal has finally materialized. Here is…
U.S. election 2012: Rachel Maddow unloads on delusional Republicans
Rachel Maddow is my favorite American television host, political commentator and progressive. She’s the best. In this video, she unloads on Republicans and conservatives for their delusional reaction to the…