Live Long, And Prosper – Nimoy Dies at 83
Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock on Star Trek, is dead from COPD. He quit smoking 30 years too late. Of the original Star Trek cast, Scotty and Bones have also…
2015
Spock is Gone
Leonard Nimoy has died at age 83. His death has been blamed on many years of smoking even though he quit three decades ago. I can think of no finer…
I grokked Spock
I am so, so sad. Spock gone. I can’t believe it.
Something All Canadians Need To Hear
Many thanks to The Salamander for alerting me to this video, which Richard Hughes posted on his blog, Cowichan Conversations. I am reposting it here, and encourage all progressive bloggers…
Ars Technica: Internet saves net neutrality
Here’s a great recap of the big net neutrality win yesterday. If you haven’t had a chance yet, go to https://stoptheslowdown.net to share your victory message and celebrate with thousands…
Wheat a Minute – Sez Who?
Wheat Belly arguments are based on shaky science, critics say Scientists dispute claims in best-selling book, fifth estate finds CBC News Posted: Feb 27, 2015 11:00 AM ET Last Updated:…
And Now, For the TFSA Switch!
Following up my blog post of 4 years ago about Harper’s tax break for the wealthy are stories on CBC and elsewhere regarding the TFSA folly. The increase benefits only…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Friday, February 27, 2015
Your news links for today: FCC votes for net neutrality, a ban on paid fast lanes, and Title II – Ars Technica Dear FCC: Thanks for Listening to Team Internet!…
More Debates, Not Fewer Debaters
The unethical fools at the Broadcast Consortium will probably gladly keep Elizabeth May away from the debates this year too. Especially amusing is the Conservative spokes-tool saying more participants would…
An Early Election?
http://www.evidentia.net/ Two days ago, rumours were circulating that we were in for an early election. So far, nothing has materialized. But, having mastered the art of fear and smear politics…
Tory Plett’s bullying of trans people continues in Ottawa
Wednesday was Pink Shirt Day in Canada, a day to stand up against bullying. But in Ottawa, where Tories act like bullies most of the time, attacking anyone who can’t…
Who’s Watching The Spies?
This from the folks at leadnow.ca: Recommend this Post
My cartoonish take on yesterday’s social media trends
Personally, I think the llamas leave the dress behind in the dirt.
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Frank Graves writes that we’re seeing the end of progress for all but the wealthiest few – and that we all stand to…
Cause and effect
Cause. Cause. Cause. Effect. I’ve written a couple books that deal with this subject, here and here, so forgive me for asking (what should be by now) a wholly rhetorical…
Meet the Don Quixote of Chatham-Kent—Essex.
This guy could only be from South-Western Ontario. Richard (Rick) Nicholls is the Progressive Conservative MPP for Chatham-Kent—Essex in the Ontario Legislature. He also claims to be an evolution denier…
Bill C-51: Is Stephen Harper Feeling the Heat?
You could tell by just looking at him that Stephen Harper hated the very idea. He was angry he was vicious. He went after the opposition like a rabid hyena…
Language Problems #nlpoli
“Increasing taxes is not about solving the deficit, it’s about maintaining our programs and services that we have.” That’s what Labrador and aboriginal affairs minister Keith Russell told the handful…
Stephen Harper and his New Separatist Friends
Yesterday I wondered whether Stephen Harper was helping to bring the Bloc Quebecois back from the land of the dead.By fanning the flames of xenophobia and bigotry, and replacing the…