This Ebola thing is going to end badly
The evidence, as they say, is compelling.
October 2014
Ferris Bueller lives
Here’s the proof. A kid named Jeremy Fry at a Celtics game. Boston. Sent the song back up the charts. It ain’t new, apparently, but this is just so awesome.
Canada’s Autism Awareness Month? Not Much Awareness Going On … Once Again
October, for what its worth, is Autism Awareness Month in Canada. You will probably see performances by persons with Asperger’s or high functioning Autism. There will be wonderful success stories…
a war resister connects the dots: canada, is this the war you want to fight?
A U.S. war resister in Canada writes in this NOW Magazine. Very soon you will begin to hear about Canadian planes sending “humanitarian aid” of food and medical supplies to…
People Want BC Corporations to Pay More Tax
…or do they? Every year the BC government consults with citizens on what should go into their budget. Last year over 25% of the online survey respondents said new revenue…
Double-down Locke #nlpoli
“I didn’t see this coming,” Memorial University economist Wade Locke told the Telegram’s James McLeod the other day. Locke was talking about the dramatic drop in oil prices over the…
Ready, fire, aim
Andrew MacLeod provided the title above in a Thursday Tweet linking to his column in The Tyee. Slots on Ferries a Complicated Bet, Warned Finance Ministry: “After Transportation Minister Todd…
Saudi Arabia—beheading capital of the world
Of all the atrocities committed by the Islamic State, the ones that got the most attention were the very public beheadings of two American journalists and a British aid worker.…
Stuart Mackinnon: Green Party of Vancouver Candidate: Vancouver Park Board
Stuart Mackinnon is active in parks and green space issues, with a focus on access, preservation and conservation. He has sat on the boards of many non-profit organizations including Axis…
Alberta NDP use strange voting system to select new leader
TweetOn October 18, 2014 Alberta’s New Democratic Party will choose a replacement for retiring leader Brian Mason, who has held the position since 2004. The three candidates seeking the leadership…
“No airline attendant would wear a blouse two sizes two small.”–On the new Left Behind film
By Rick Hiebert. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission Quite the crash and burn, for the new Left Behind film starring Nicolas Cage, as it were. According to the movie…
Loren Duncan Seeks Re-Election In Glenora-Sahtlam-Cowichan Station
Loren Duncan Incumbent Candidate – Glenora-Sahtlam-Cowichan Station About myself: It has been a pleasure and honour to serve the constituents these past 15 years as Director. I reside in Sahtlam…
Coal One of ‘Greatest Products In History’ Says Australian Coal Industry Figure
THE Australian newspaper has run a free advertisement today for the coal industry in the form of an op-ed column by a leading industry figure that says that coal is…
The in-law chair #2
Actually quite a stylish chair. Filed under: art, digital, drawing, iPad Tagged: chair
Commissioner’s Report Shows Canada Must Do More For Environment
This is a guest post by David Suzuki. Canadians expect to have our environment protected, and to know how it’s being protected. A report from Canada’s Commissioner of the Environment…
The mote and the beam
“Hide witch hide, the good folks come to burn thee; Their keen enjoyment hid behind a Gothic mask of duty.” Jefferson Starship: Mau Mau (Blows Against the Empire, 1970) I…
We’re taking your voice straight to an FCC Commissioner who could stop the Internet slow lane
We just found out we have a rare and unique opportunity to take your voice straight to decision-makers who have the power to stop Big Telecom’s Internet slow lane plan.…
Oct. 16: Sometimes it’s easier to talk about what’s not in the Irving press…
…than to talk about what is. For example… The Wall St. Journal for Oct. 14 says that the reason third world countries lack enough health workers is because Canada, the…
LA REVUE GAUCHE – Left Analysis And Comment 2014-10-16 18:32:00
OBIT FOR FATHER OF AMERICAN MEDICARE Rashi Fein Posted September 17th, 2014 in Uncategorized by Administrator No comments Mass-Care is saddened by the news that our longtime friend and mentor…
Elisa Hategan’s Race Traitor: Now Out In Paperback
Those who did not have a KOBO or Kindle and were not able to purchase Elisa Hategan’s Race Traitor or those who would rather own a physical copy of the…