Obama on Keystone
In an extended interview published in the New York Times today, Keystone was raised with Obama: NYT: A couple other quick subjects that are economic-related. Keystone pipeline — Republicans especially…
6285…You’re Too Black For Me
Italy. Italy. Italy.Reuters reports that on Friday the Italian Minister For Integration, Cecile Kyenge, had bananas tossed at her at a party rally Cervia, central Italy. The bananas were tossed…
6284…You’re Too Fat For Me
Says New Zealand.Fairfax NZ News tells the world that “A South African chef has been told by authorities in New Zealand that’s he’s too fat to be permitted to live…
Arctic sea ice time bomb ticking: the bang’s gonna be huge
by Gareth on July 24, 2013 Reading this press release about a new paper in Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology spoiled my day. It might not be obvious to a casual reader…
6283…Meet And Eat With Premier Wynne
Ottawa, 1901 Bank Street, Sunday at 10 30. Breakfast with Kathleen Wynne, the Premier of all that is Ontario, at the campaign headquarters of Ottawa South candidate John Fraser. Say…
This Is What Engaged Citizenship Looks Like
On Friday, fifty-four members of the global climate movement were arrested in Washington, DC after blockading the offices of an environmental engineering firm responsible for contributing to what protesters see…
In Sunday’s Sun: we don’t give a shit what you think, old chap
“If you don’t care about the royal baby, don’t bother telling the rest of us you don’t care.” That was my personal message to assorted grumps, grouches and anti-monarchists Tuesday…
Six Nations of the Grand River
The Grand River ‘Champion of Champions’ Powwow Committee is a group of highly motivated, community spirited volunteers who have for the past three decades, staged and organized, on behalf of…
Kanata’s Secret Segregated Bike Lane
Yes, Kanata has a secret, or at least unpublicized, segregated bike lane on Huntmar Drive from Maple Grove Road to the Canadian Tire Centre parking lot, even if, for some…
Kanata’s Secret Segregated Bike Lane
Yes, Kanata has a secret, or at least unpublicized, segregated bike lane on Huntmar Drive from Maple Grove Road to the Canadian Tire Centre parking lot, even if, for some…
Kanata’s Secret Segregated Bike Lane
Yes, Kanata has a secret, or at least unpublicized, segregated bike lane on Huntmar Drive from Maple Grove Road to the Canadian Tire Centre parking lot, even if, for some…
Detroit Wants Robocop!
Movies, while providing a source of entertainment, also possess the ability to inspire us, move us and provide an example of the direction our society is moving in. Robocop among…
The scene in the Slocan Valley
This is a bit too close to home. My brother, his wife and my littlest sibling all live in Winlaw, B.C., in the Slocan Valley, right near Lemon Creek. It…
Toronto Centre Liberal nomination race heats up…
It’s now confirmed that author and journalist Chrystia Freeland (pictured) will be seeking the federal Liberal nomination in Toronto Centre for the upcoming byelection to replace retiring MP Bob Rae.…
This Doesn’t Look Quite Right
A knife-wielding man on a TTC streetcar last night wound up on the receiving end of a barrage of police gunfire. A horde of cops had the streetcar surrounded when…
For All the Union-Bashers Out There
Ninety-year-old Joy Taylor asks all of us to ‘be the voice’: Recommend this Post
Fearless
I’ve been listening to this Pink Floyd tune for years and only found out the name of it a week ago:Hippies kill punks, forever and always.