The Failure of "Cobbsville" Part II: Cobb and Dutton Taken Into Custody
Well, that was fast. When we started what we planned as a three part series, we hadn't anticipated this happening so suddenly. Claiming they had been the victims of a…
2013
Defend Our Climate
Today I went to a “Defend Our Climate” rally. There are reports of protests in 130 communities across Canada today, but I take slight hope. With the Harper government praising…
Neurodiversity Cultists Take Note: My Son Is A Joy; His Autism Is A DISORDER
Many in the Neurodiversity cult, which irrationally embraces and worships the autism segment of the autism disorder diagnosis they sought for themselves, or their children, while discarding the DISORDER component…
These Poolish Things…
Poolish. Levain. Banneton. Biga. Autolyse. Retardation. Lactobaccilli. Bassinage. Windowpane test. Crumb. Batard. Barm. A new vocabulary is building in me, one that brings the lore of breadmaking, the etymology of…
OpenMedia McGill is speaking out for their digital future!
You’ve said NO to Internet Censorship (https://OpenMedia.org/Censorship). Now it’s time for you to craft your digital future with our crowdsourced vision tool: https://OpenMedia.org/Crowdsource Check out these amazing photos of McGill…
In Sunday’s Sun: “law and order” and “conservative” don’t belong together anymore
Law and order Conservatives? Don’t make us laugh. After the fall we’ve had, the notion that Conservatives possess even passing acquaintance with “law and order” is a pathetic joke. Conservatives,…
On The Idea Of John Tory As Mayor Of Toronto
Apparently, his nascent bid for mayor is “building steam”. Some might note that steam is all you ever get out of the guy, but that would be mean. And of…
In Ottawa, Hundreds Demand Action To “Defend Our Climate”, Communities
More than 150 protesters gathered on Parliament Hill today as part of the Canada-wide “Defend Our Climate, Defend Our Communities” national day of action against climate change and tar sands…
From The Pens Of Editorial Cartoonists
…some Saturday afternoon wisdom: Recommend this Post
The Failure of "Cobbsville" Part I: The DNA Conundrum
We know that Craig Cobb is in the United States and that we don't usually focus on events south of the border, but owing to Cobb's unfortunate connection to Canada…
Canada’s Conservative Party Is So Fixed On Right Wing Ideology That They Will Tolerate A Crack Smoking, Drunk Driving, Profane, Gang Connected, Bombastic Bully To Stay On As Mayor Of Toronto …
Rob Ford gives us the very best example available of the moral bankruptcy that infects the Conservative Party of Canada. Stephen Harper’s complete silence … and total lack of public…
The Conservatives have just handed the Brandon-Souris by election to Rolf Dinsdale
Here’s why. Quoting It in full. Link here. Online attacks against Rolf Dinsdale cross the line NOVEMBER 16, 2013 BY DEVERYN ROSS A few months ago, I wrote about the…
Federal Liberals have proud record supporting LGBTTQ equality.
All political parties have checkered histories when it comes to supporting LGBTTQ rights. Some individuals in all parties have shown great leadership in promoting equality. Yes there has been some…
Meet the Poster Child for Corporatism and Inequality – Boeing
Perhaps because they’re playing with other people’s money, governments are suckers for corporatist extortion. It’s becoming an old game, especially in the States, for companies to threaten/offer to relocate in…
Michael Mann on Super Typhoon Haiyan
Michael Mann echoing Keven Trenberth’s position that all weather now has a climate change component since it is occurring in an altered atmosphere (one with more GHGs, heat and water…
Rob Ford is Missing the Point – Deliberately
The Bloated Buffoon simply can’t stop apologizing. He’s sorry about this and he’s sorry about that. He wants to apologize, put all his scandals behind him, and get back to…
what i’m reading: nw by zadie smith
If you haven’t read anything by Zadie Smith, I highly recommend finding White Teeth, her debut novel, and diving in. Smith wrote White Teeth while still attending university, and it…
Japan puts global climate change action in jeopardy
WARSAW, Poland – Japan’s decision to drastically scale back its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions could hurt efforts to craft a global deal to fight climate change, delegates at…
Hospital Hosting Coal Event Requests Restraining Order Against Local Activists
A West Virginia hospital made a very unique request earlier this week. Authorities at St. Mary’s Medical Center asked a local judge for a restraining order against the Ohio Valley…
Negative Apple Store experience
I just sent this to Apple’s customer service via their website feedback form.