Surette uses the F word
The conservative conscience is in turmoil, Ralph Surette, Halifax Chronicle Herald, June 23, 2012 “Are you among those baffled and alarmed by what’s going on with the Harper government —…
2012
Social Media Over-Nerd Abandons Sun Media For Postmedia, Is Still Headed For Unemployment Line
Sun Media’s one guy that understands social networking has fled to Postmedia…like abandoning The Titanic for The Lusitania, but whatever. PS. I don’t believe that William Wolfe-Wylie is his real…
What’s hidden from the Auditor General ?
Vancouver Sun’s excellent business writer David Baines considers tax implications of government paying $6 million in legal fees for convicted criminals Basi & Virk. $6-million question: Should corrupt aides pay…
More Local Lab Service Cuts
It seems that the government is now using changes in the OHIP fee schedule give more work to the for-profit laboratory corporations. This reduction in patient access is documented by…
CTV Montreal viewers and readers say "No" to La Fête nationale du Québec
La Fête St-Jean or La Fête nationale du Québec is a statutory, provincial, public holiday celebrated annually on June 24, the feast day of St. John the Baptist, a popular…
CTV Montreal viewers and readers say "No" to La Fête nationale du Québec
La Fête St-Jean or La Fête nationale du Québec is a statutory, provincial, public holiday celebrated annually on June 24, the feast day of St. John the Baptist, a popular…
CTV Montreal viewers and readers say "No" to La Fête nationale du Québec
La Fête St-Jean or La Fête nationale du Québec is a statutory, provincial, public holiday celebrated annually on June 24, the feast day of St. John the Baptist, a popular…
CTV Montreal viewers and readers say "No" to La Fête nationale du Québec
La Fête St-Jean or La Fête nationale du Québec is a statutory, provincial, public holiday celebrated annually on June 24, the feast day of St. John the Baptist, a popular…
Summer Memories of the Lake
Today I am at the lake, remembering. Nicholas used to come with us here – to swim in our crystal clear water, to play charades with family (Jim and I…
Liberal leader list
Lord, it’s long! Lotsa good names, too. If you couldn’t win your seat, however, you shouldn’t run. Same goes for those who carry debt from previous runs. See? I just…
While local radio dies
May I recommend BBC Radio for its many worthwhile podcasts and online listening opportunities. Currently, one of the many series available, free of charge, is the 2012 Reith Lecture series…
The Incomparably Incompetent Peter Kent
I have to start this brief entry by invoking an old cliche: the best defense is a strong offense. That certainly seems to be the strategy ‘Environment’ Minister Peter Kent…
There is no Canada, only Zuul
Perspective is everything. When a Canadian citizen looks up at their government, they see a democratic institution being stolen from them through deceptive practices. When an international corporation looks down…
Spread The Outrage, Link To Things You Hate
One of the amusing things you can learn from Blogger Stats is where your traffic comes from. Most of my traffic of late has been coming from the Land of…
Fun with scammers
So I’m sitting at home today watching my toddler run around when the phone rings. I answer the phone and someone with a heavy Indian accent introduces himself as someone…
The Weakness of Tyranny. . . .
It is an interesting irony that Margaret Thatcher is one of the great heroes of many of the members of the Conservative Party of Canada. The irony comes in large…
Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People (in a nutshell)
Dale Carnegie’s book, “How to Win Friends and Influence People”, was first published in 1936. The key advice, in a nutshell is below. After reading the book, I can say…
June 2012 Bits and Bites
Bernie Farber wrote an excellent article on Richard Warman yesterday regarding his campaign against cyber hate and the resulting vitriol directed at him as a result: Vilified Internet hate crusader…
Important speeches of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi during her tour in Europe
Thanks to Tin at CFOB for putting this together,sharing this for your convenience , a collection of speeches by Daw Suu Kyi during her current tour of Europe. Will update…