Blog Navel Gazing – Tweet Heard ‘Round The World
I’ve never had a tweet of mine be ReTweeted so much. It was an excerpt from a Facebook post that got liked and shared by about 15 people by this…
Saskboy
Pizza May Contain Veggies, Boards Contain Nuts
Once upon a time, Saskboy made a pizza. It was not according to the design of the requester, instead it had nutritious onions on it. Saskboy got the cold shoulder…
That Annoying Twitter Access
I’ve seldom seen a journalist whine so much about politicians who are too accessible to the public. Look no further, you can find them in the Calgary Herald. Mayor Nenshi…
Monsanto And Why You’ll Care
I was surprised when talking with some fellow Occupiers the other day that they were unaware of what Monsanto corporation makes, and why it’s a threat to human and plant…
Banks Plotting To Undermine Protesters and Politicians
This should be unsurprising to those familiar with the HB Gary Scandal involving an attempt to smear WikiLeaks. We’ll have to see if this latest plot is smashed by Anonymous,…
Free Egypt, Free Syria from Regina
Protesters are clashing with authorities in Egypt’s Tahrir Square again. This video’s screenshot amazed me. Occupy Regina supported the Freedom for Syria rally in Victoria Park today.
Occupy Regina Marches with Free Syria Rally
A Free Syria Rally was in Victoria Park today, so the Occupy Regina protesters participated in denouncing the violence against Syrian civilians who have been disappearing by the thousands when…
Occupy Regina notes
Some notes from Occupy Regina workshop Nov. 16, 2011 and general meeting at Atlantis. These are NOT MINUTES, they are my notes and related observations. Discussion 1: Identify problems and…
No Engagement – Occupy Regina to be Occupy City Hall
Mayor does not want to engage the protestors Mayor Pat Fiacco maintained on CJME’s Morning News on Monday, he would not engage the protestors. “We’re busy, we’re very, very busy…
Twitter Occupying Time in Real World
I had a great time the other evening meeting many Regina and area Tweeters who took a few hours of their time to get off their computers and into the…
Occupy Regina – Private Security Doing Police Work
While the Occupy Regina protesters were stationed 24/7 in Victoria Park, I felt safe going there. Many people I know do not feel safe in Downtown Regina at night, and…
Occupy Links
Some random links about Occupy Regina and OWS in general: November 17 is going to be a big day in the Occupy Wall Street movement. The stock exchange may never…
Tony Campolo on Monday night
(Written Monday and delayed in posting due to Occupy Regina ticketing story. I found it ironic that hundreds woukd show up at a church to contribute to homeless and poor…
You Can’t Evict An Idea
(Written Nov. 14 or earlier, I thought it was posted, but it was not.) Saskatoon and Regina’s respective City Halls are both going to try to proceed with illegal evictions…
Occupy Regina Fined
- Hat with 99% Occupier signatures. The protesters of Occupy Regina were fined, one being arrested for not having ID on him while the City’s bylaw officer Flaman and Regina…
Five Years Left
The most clear warnings are getting more clear. Either we stop emitting so much green house gas, or we permanently change our climate. Are we screwed? With the people we…
Occupy A Job
There is no shortage of angry people with no civics training, calling for Occupy Regina (Wall Street) protesters to “get a job”. As an Occupy Regina protester, I have a…
I Remember
Lest We Forget — it’s a phrase not well understood by many people any more. Not only does it sound old, but taken out of context it could mean anything.…
Movie Time
I watched “Tower Heist” which was done in the vein of the Occupy Wall Street and Bernie Madoff scandals. I liked it. Meanwhile a real life OWS situation is underway…
Can’t Trespass On Your Own Land
The Occupy Regina protesters in Victoria Park have been told by the City of Regina that they must get out. The City is wasting tax money and resources by creating…