Spy agencies are blurring the line between average citizens’ democratic activities—organizing petitions, attending protests, and expressing dissent—and genuine terrorist threats. Article by Adam Kingsmith of DeSmog Canada for the Huffington…
A nice metaphor for software updates. Flu shots attempt to immunize people from the influenza virus, by exposing their immune systems to small doses of weakened or dead virus molecules.…
First the good news. Robert Mugabe is almost certainly on his final term as president of Zimbabwe. If he manages to serve his full, five-year stretch, he’ll be 94. Now…
I have been assured that no animals were hurt during the production of this cartoon: Recommend this Post
I’ve never been fond of those nature shows that get you to watch the beautiful gazelle going about its business and then pull back to let you see the pride…
Seasoned comedians Andy Cobb and Mike Damanskis have decided the Alberta government’s invitation to ‘come and see’ the tar sands is just too tempting. After all, the province’s tagline, they…
A study by the University of Zurich has found heatwaves can get one’s bowels in an uproar. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease are at greater risk of relapse during heat…
Stephen Taylor has a theory re CPC MP resignations: Just heard news about Merv Tweed.Honest man. Makes me think that people who run for Speaker are looking for new employment.…
On July 16, 2013, Goldman Sachs, the fifth largest US bank by assets announced its second quarter profits doubled the previous year to $1.93 billion. J. P. Morgan, the largest…
My Mother was killed by a drunk driver when I was 16. Her accident has had a significant impact on my views of our justice system, but probably not in…
My Mother was killed by a drunk driver when I was 16. Her accident has had a significant impact on my views of our justice system, but probably not in…
Spotted this elegant young woman riding her bike in Paris. Filed under: art
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy A convicted fellow’s family pays $72,000 and his prison term becomes vacation. “With a jail in California that…
Bike streets. Cars are guests. The bike is right. This BBC News item makes me sigh: Why is cycling so popular in the Netherlands?. Of course, the bicycle is the…
Sen. Pamela Wallin responds to damning Deloitte report on the Senate expense scandal, which alleges she may have tried to cover up her $140,000 fraudulent claims. The post Senate expense…
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Jacob Goldstein discusses how one-time, no-strings-attached funding for the poor in developing countries can produce lasting improvements in their standard of living…
Well, a new school year is about to begin, so it’s time to analyze just how much destruction the 1% will visit upon public education this year. Defunding, corporatization of…
I was attending a meeting with Maine, U.S, counterparts. The meeting included a few Mayors from the Canadian side including a Minister and Mayors and other officials from the U.S…
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Lovebots are a fun art project that aims to fill Toronto with little concrete robots. The goal is to remind people that the city is a lovely place filled with…
