How Man of Steel should have ended
I love these alternate (more logical) endings. This one presupposes that Superman is actually pretty smart. (Which, I’m not saying he isn’t, by the way. But we all know Batman…
July 2013
Remove “Canadian experience” employment barrier: Ontario Human Rights Commission
The Ontario Human Rights Commission argues that employers’ rigid requirement for “Canadian experience” for new immigrants is, in some cases, “discrimination under Ontario’s Human Rights Code.” The post Remove “Canadian…
Just so I understand…
… because I surely must be confused. The public service is fat, bloated, overpaid and benefits from a pension plan that is second to none (except, of course, that MPs…
6246…Mr. Marilyn Monroe Has Big Day
In 1941 Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak hit 56. 56 consecutive games with a hit. Possibly, probably, the most unbreakable of all sports records. WFDS
6245…Cartoon Worth 1000 Words
Greg Perry in the house. WFDS
July 16: burned yesterday, power lost, no air conditioner all night, no sleep, still no power…
working on a (very) strange computer, lots of aches, depressed, annoyed…THE WORLD MUST PAY ATTENTION, Among lesser issues, the TandT has yet another letter from George (Skip) Wallin. He writes…
6244…Pipsqueak Poilievre Is Now Honourable
That sh*t sticks for ever, eh? Like when it all goes wrong and he is a greeter at Wal-Mart or chasing carts at Costco he will still be the Honourable…
Tools in Understanding the Past: Another Instance of mtDNA Analysis and Dogs
As I’ve said, I’m working on a new non-fiction book, and the research is taking me in all directions. It’ll be called Road through Time. A lot of the book…
Keystone XL Scandal: Obama Attorney’s Law Firm Represents TransCanada’s Pipeline in Alaska
A DeSmogBlog investigation reveals that Robert Bauer, former White House Counsel and President Barack Obama’s personal attorney, works at the corporate law firm Perkins Coie LLP, which does legal work…
What Alison Said
Alison at Creekside on the appointment of Pierre Poilievre as Minister of State for Democratic Reform: Poilievre’s appointment is about a coming battle over election reform and robocalls. It’s been…
Staircase 2
Filed under: photo Tagged: restoration, staircase
What on earth does "fiscally conservative" mean?
Based on current political discourse in Canada, the best I can come up with is “Not the NDP.” Liberals, along with other purported moderates, love the political ideology of “socially…
John Fraser to win in Ottawa South!
That’s been my prediction, and I’m sticking with it. My friend John is in the one Ontario Liberal byelection contest I feel good about. This Ottawa Citizen story, here, suggests…
Suburban Community Considers Higher Taxes for Paved Properties
Toronto and area received massive rain fall last week and one suburban community has decided that the need to encourage better water management through taxes. Basically, if you pave over…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, July 16, 2013: “Psychic sued for failing to lift love curse” New lawyers signal reduced expectations in…
On change #nlpoli
One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen might change the world, as Malala Yousefzai says. The pen and book are of no use, though, if the student and…
Cabinet shuffle question
I’m at the cabin with Son Two and Son Three – so I was unable to check if Michelle Rempel was again asked what hair products she uses by that…
Losing the world, and some sleep, but enjoying it
Brave New World – not the novel of a dystopian future by Aldous Huxley – is the name of the latest add-on for Civilization V, following after Gods &…
Paranoia, Inc.
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