things i heard at the library: an occasional series: #17
A customer comes to the reference desk to ask about Zinio. I tell him that Zinio allows him to get full access to hundreds of magazines, all at zero cost,…
2015
wheelchair rugby finals, parapan am games 2015
The 2015 Pan Am Games and Parapan Am Games were held in Toronto and the GTA this summer. Although I regard these events as a ridiculous waste of money, a…
The Vets Are Going To War
http://www.starshipearththebigpicture.com/ The Harper Party used to be be able to count on the support of veterans. That was because they made the right noises. But, as Preston Manning said, “Words…
Go On, Make Her Day
You’ll understand the relevance of my post’s title when you get to the end of the following video, about the efforts of 81-year-old Doreen Routley, a former steadfast Conservative, to…
Justin Trudeau: Meet the GOYA Group.
During his years as Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau would often remind your writer that we were both members of an exclusive club. Its full name was the Get-Off-Your-Ass Group. It…
Stephen Harper’s Nightmare Week in Campaign Hell
I can only imagine Stephen Harper's state of mind, after what must have been for him a week in the hell of his own making.For it was the week the…
The Hairy Question: Why Was Margaret Atwood Censored By the National Post?
We've all seen this absurd clip in that ghastly Con attack ad at least a thousand times. For there is no escaping it.And if you're like me you have no…
Desperate measures for desperate times: Eighty years ago today, Bible Billy had a plan to pay …
PHOTOS: The Edmonton Bulletin reports the stunning result of the Aug. 22, 1935, Alberta general election. It’s striking to observe how well-written and informative the Bulletin’s coverage was, compared to…
Introducing Popular Unity | Jacobin
Introducing Popular Unity | Jacobin. Filed under: Greece Tagged: Eurozone Crisis, Greece, Greek Left, Syriza
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Pirate Party Platform Spotlight (Part 3): Fairness For Independents
Every election people across Canada seek to be elected as independents. Independents face a number of hurdles notshared by their party-nominated cousins. Obviously, they do not benefit from party brand…
Look for Ms Clean to replace Harper as Leader of the Opposition on October 20
Dianne Watts, Leader of the Opposition? With poll after poll showing the most likely election result in our federal election on October 19 will be a majority of seats held…
Musical interlude
Esthero – That Girl
Green Parties Interim President Responds to Steelhead LNG -Malahat Nation LNG Announcement-Audio
The BC Greens Interim leader came out shortly after the Steelhead-Malahat Nation public announcement. Here is a release from Adam Olsen Interim BC Green Leader. Malahat LNG by Adam…
Yahoo: Super-fast gigabit Internet service finally coming to (some) Canadians
Our own Josh Tabish explains in this article the importance of high-speed fibre Internet for all Canadians and why it took Canada so long to adopt this technology. Artice by…
The Hot Nasties reunite after 35 years!
They play I Am A Confused Teenager! They’re not teenagers anymore! The Palma Violets sort of like this song! Four people were there to witness history!
Coming Home
Spent couple weeks in America. Flying home today.
CBC: Senate reports give a glimpse of potential future digital policies: Geist
The government’s next round of anti-terror strategies include measures that extend far beyond Bill C-51. This election is our best chance to repeal Bill C-51. Join us and pledge your…
The Duffy Cover-Up: Why the RCMP Must Explain Itself
Now that we know that Stephen Harper's lawyer believed that Nigel Wright had Harper sign off on a five-point plan to payoff Mike Duffy. That good to go really meant…
If the Past Two Weeks Has Taught Us Anything, It’s That There Won’t Be Any More Debates for Shifty Harper.
Captain LayLow is already far over the horizon and he ain’t coming back. Shifty Steve has undergone his last debate – certainly of this election campaign and, with any luck,…