You go, Paul Martin
Yeah they did: “Tories made a ‘major mistake’ in their approach to the euro crisis, Paul Martin says.” “The major mistake that the government has made is the way that…
2012
4779…Ottawa U Grad Has Heart Attack
That would be Alec Trebek. The 71 year old Jeopardy host is resting comfortably at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. WFDS
Jerry Sandusky guilty, now what?
In the hours following the conviction of their once-revered Jerry Sandusky, Penn State is most anxious to move on. After my exclamation on Facebook of “Yes! Yes! Yes!”, attached to…
Sunday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for a sunny Sunday. – Paul Wells offers some theories as to why the Cons haven’t yet launched attack ads against Thomas Mulcair. But I’d think the more…
And Speaking Of Community…
May I recommend an excellent article by Murray Dobbin on how Harper’s policies have been attacking our sense of community and the challenges we face in rebuilding it? Recommend this…
Stéphane Dion, He’s Everywhere!
I read in the Star today that Stéphane Dion is going to be a speaker at the Green Party of Canada convention in August. This might surprise some but you…
1812 and All That: the Bicentenary of Dr. Charles Smallwood, Canadian Scientist (1812 – 1873)
Charles Smallwood 1872.jpg This is a guest post by Andrew McLaren With all the present glorification of the 1812-15 conflict being promoted by Canada’s Federal Government, another important bicentennial is…
Random Egypt-related questions
1. I’ve known some guys who were affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, here in Canada. Most moderate people I’ve ever met. I suppose that puts me on the side of…
Why Our Special Needs Family Loves Technology
Recently, I was asked to contribute a piece on the subject of technology and parenting a son with disabilities for the blog http://vancouvermom.ca. Here is what I wrote: Article by…
Carbon 400 and How Denmark Became and Emissions Cutting Success
Denmark is thought of as the “wind technology capital of the world”. Indeed, it may be. But its thousands of huge turbines produce only 20 percent of its power. The…
On timeless recipes
Alice offers a thorough discussion of the ingredients behind the NDP’s Quebec gains in 2011. But the most important part of the story may be that one of the key…
It’s not abuse, it’s politics
For good or for bad, politics is a rough and tumble world. It’s like extreme sports for those of us adrenalin junkies who have an aversion to physical pain. Last…
Political Communications Strategy: The Chimpanzee Gambit
In the last week, I received at least 13 press releases from the Liberal Party. Of these, 4 were noting a milestone, like the anniversary of the Air India tragedy.…
Mechanics of Dysfunction
When I read about towns in the US that are incorporating and privatizing (such as in the New York Times this week), my first reaction is horror at this latest…
4778…Happy Jean Baptiste Day/Fete National
For those of you from the ROC let me make you aware that today is the big summer holiday in La Belle. Being from and in Ottawa gives me the…
It’s not abuse, it’s politics
For good or for bad, politics is a rough and tumble world. It’s like extreme sports for those of us adrenalin junkies who have an aversion to physical pain. Last…
Treat the Patient Not the Disease
Abscesses and wounds, and especially abscesses and wounds which are infected, suppurative, purulent, and generally awful, are embarrassing for patients and difficult for nurses. Embarrassing for patients because they are…
Sleeping cat 3
Filed under: art, digital, drawing Tagged: 100 cats
Blogging for a good cause/fundraiser, Project #1
I’ve had a couple of good causes/fundraisers brought to my attention, & I decided I’d give each one their own unique blogpost. The first one is for a project called…