“It’s About Love”: Life Advice From Star Trek Star
At a convention full of nerds, a new mom got up and asked supreme galactic ruler of geeks and former “Star Trek: The Next Generation” cast member Wil Wheaton to…
August 2013
Whatever happened to Ryan Cleary? #nlpoli
The story is the kind of thing that used to set the arch-nationalist Ryan Cleary screaming about the ignorance of mainlanders and tearing at his clothes over the latest proof…
6298…Classy Conservative
This time it is Laurie Hawn, the Stephen Harperite in Edmonton-Centre. MP Hawn, upon hearing that Paul Bernardo, the psycho killer from Southern Ontario, wants an upgrade in his living…
6297…Buffalo Bills Fan Chokes Again
That would be Fort Erie’s own, if they haven’t disavowed him yet, Tim Hudak. He is the soon-to-be former leader of the Progressive Conservatives in Ontario. He sucks. Five by-elections…
Campaign Diary Volume 5: Praise, political priorities and poetry
Yours Truly visiting the Texas House of Representatives in the State Capitol building in Austin, Texas – and thinking about what to say to Ryan Hastman on EdmontionPolitics.com. Below: The…
McCorkell and Love Update
A week ago we published an article noting the link between Malcolm Ross and the late Robert McCorkell (McCorkill), at least regarding the estate. The main focus of the article…
Kingston Penitentiary no longer housing prisoners in 60 days – Paul Bernardo Needs To Move!
After 18 years in an isolated cell like this in the Kingston Penitentiary, Paul Bernardo is requesting a change to a Medium Security facility. KINGSTON – Schoolgirl killer Paul Bernardo…
Byelection Results Roll In
With most of the results in, it appears the Liberals have held Scarborough-Guildwood and Ottawa South, with the NDP winning Windsor-Tecumseh and London West, and Doug Holyday squeaking it out…
The tragedy of Canada’s environmental denial
Ray Grigg, a weekly environmental columnist and author of seven internationally published books on Oriental philosophy, discusses the “tragedy” of Canada’s environmental denial. The post The tragedy of Canada’s environmental…
Washington double-standard on leaks: ‘if you’re rich, powerful and well-connected the laws don’t apply to you’
When it comes to leaks stateside there is no such thing as a level playing field. Double standards abound. Establishment “insider” journalists such as Bob Woodward publish leaked classified material…
By-election take at 9:48
Horwath’s looking like tonight’s big (surprise) winner. Wow.
Reasons For A Boycott Of The Sochi Games
In light of John Baird’s recent comments regarding Russia’s recently-passed anti-gay laws which basically outlaw any “gay propaganda” (such as two people of the same sex holding hands), I’d like…
Relaxing nature sounds _ piano and flute instrumental music (Farewell)
I found this very interesting video in my collection. Beautiful scenery and very relaxing music.
Public interest considerations for bail pending appeal
R. v. J.P., 2013 ONCA 505 holds: I must also consider the public interest, taking into account the fact that the appellant was convicted of a serious crime against the…
Atheist and Republicans
I haven’t had time yet to deal with a piece of nonsense from last week on Canadian Atheist. The arguments put forward by the Monarchist League of Canada are entirely…
What Big Telecom is really afraid of
Canada’s Big Three telecom giants are sounding increasingly desperate these days – they’re running expensive ads, that you paid for, invoking the bogeyman of foreign investment in growing new Canadian…
BC Secularists who aren’t white men
Inspired by similar lists of diverse secular thinkers, I thought I’d put out there a compilation of some rising secularists – both thinkers and activists – who break the mould…
Kids, Don’t Try This At Home
The multi-talented Pat Robertson offers two solutions to what I am sure is a common household problem: Recommend this Post