Hiduism and Rituals
All religion have strange rituals which turn me off of organized religions. In the past I have posted about Judaism and Christianity. Here is an interesting ritual of a Hindu…
Saturday Morning ‘Rider Blogging
Needless to say, last weekend’s result against Winnipeg was far from what ‘Rider fans would have hoped for to start the second half of the 2013 season. And it’s particularly…
Vladimir Putin: ‘American Exceptionalism’
Putin objected to the ‘American Exceptionalism’ in an Op-ed in The New York Times. He is wrong. ‘American Exceptionalism’ does exist. “My working and personal relationship with President Obama is…
Giving
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Saturday Photo: Desire Lines’ Cover
Today’s photo isn’t. Instead its the cover of my new collection of short stories that will come out in November, Desire Lines: Stories of Love and Geography. WhenOberon Press sent…
Saturday morning cartoon
There’s a new Simon’s Cat posted: Mirror Mirror – Simon’s Cat – YouTube: ““ And an oldie but a goodie:
Jeff Wagner, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mayoral Candidate:"WAKE THE F**K UP!": T.V. ad
Eat your heart out Anthony Weiner! Jeff Wagner did not hide behind a cellphone.:)
U.S and Russia reach a deal on Syria
“The United States and Russia struck a deal Saturday under which Syria will allow its stockpile of chemical weapons to be removed or destroyed by next year — easing a…
The New Charge Of The Light Brigade
For the last decade, Stephen Harper has been pitching the idea that he and his party — which has changed its name three times — have given this country economic…
More On Madame Marois’ Mission
Star readers offer their insights on the Quebec Purity Charter. Both sides are ably represented: An outrageous plan, Editorial Sept. 11 Quebec Premier Pauline Marois and her crowd are playing…
Babel’s MPP mentioned in dispatches.
When ‘mentioned in dispatches’ it means a Brit or Canadian soldier has been written up by a superior officer for conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy. We mention…
Your Next Premier?
Angry. Crazy. Union basher. Green job destroyer. This shot is from here, but it doesn’t matter. There are so many of them. Anyone remember that old classic attack ad “The…
Saturday At The Movies
Some inspiring thoughts from Woody Harrelson, for your Saturday morning: *
Pamela Wallin and the Sad Tale of the Monkey Senator
Oh goody. Hooray !!!! We're all more than $100-thousand dollars richer (divided by 35 million). And all thanks to Pammy !!!! Senator Pamela Wallin says she has sent personal cheques…
Friday Night Magic – Chet and Mark
And Les Paul any one? And, because I got his autobio for my birthday (thank you), an all time favourite Crazy Horse – <
Musical interlude
Arcade Fire – Reflektor
To Applaud Putin Or Brace For Another World War?
I was hesitant to write this, but after reading the recent letter addressed to the American people from Russian President Vladimir Putin, I had to issue an article in response.…
Suzuki, Morton headline Monday rally for science
Salmon biologist Alexandra Morton (from “Salmon Confidential”) Over the past several years, the Harper Government has waged an unprecedented war on science in Canada – in favour of advancing its…
There is Absolutely no truth to the rumour that Nigel Wright recently purchased a condo in Manhattan …
Pamela Wallin repays $100K in expenses, blames Senate ‘lynch mob’ Pamela Wallin selling Manhattan condo H/T to @Heyburke on Twitter