I want science in my milk
While opposition to wi-fi, Smart Meters, and wind turbines annoys me, nothing is more absurd to me than those who oppose milk pasteurization. Schmidt said the danger in unpasteurized milk…
Alison Redford pulls a Christy Clark
In a huge upset win last night, Alison Redford pulled ahead of favourite Gary Mar to win the Progressive Conservative leadership and became the next premier of Alberta. Mar was…
On October 6…
… vote for an MPP who stands with a party that will NOT GUT CHILD CARE in Ontario! But if you want Harris redux and the cuts to child care,…
Ontarians, Are You Getting a Sense of Deja-Vu?
It seems that Timmy Hudak is pulling a Stevie Spiteful. When in doubt, bring out the evul coalition bogey man! Speaking at a Toronto hockey arena, Mr. Hudak repeatedly lumped…
Woman Premier of Alberta
Congratilations to Alberta Progressive Conservatives for choosing a Red Tory and a woman to lead their province.The first order for the woman Premier is to reverse the cuts in education.YEE-HAW!Allison…
Saturday Photo: Sid Ingerman Wins Gold for Canada!
I've mentioned before our good friend Sid Ingerman who was part of the Canadian team in the recent Triathlon competition in Beijing.Sid, who will turn 83 Nov. 8, placed first…
Jesus and the Dinosaurs
A wonderfully illustrated version of Eddie Izzard’s great comedy bit, this one covering dinosaurs, Jesus, and communion.
Libya’s Missing Missiles
The good news is that the new guys in Libya have accounted for about 15,000 SA-7 missiles from Gaddafi's arsenal. The bad news is that Gaddafi was known to have…
When we go to the polls we have but one option- Neoliberalism
And that is the problem, the only options we have when we vote these days no matter where we are in Canada is the degree of neoliberalism we get. So…
Criminal Teachers And Those Who Protect Them
As a retired teacher, I cringe when I read about wrong-doing by those in the profession. It enrages me that people occupying positions of trust and care would violate their…
Take Time To Renew Your Spirit
Those who wish to play a meaningful role in influencing public policy or changing its institutional base must begin with honest inquiry, in community with others if it is to…
Mercer and Holmes install solar panels
They hit a rooftop in Oshawa where it appears a bunch of the neighbourhood homes have solar panels as well. A solar installer is on hand to explain this particular…
The Mumpsimus Blog – Back from England
Spent the past two weeks in and around London, England, on my first vacation to that country. Visited a lot of fascinating places, mostly historical, others more contemporary: museums, historic…
Sunday WTF
What kind of country allows Dick Cheney into it, but not Russel Brand?
CBC torques poll coverage #nlpoli #nlvotes
Think of it as another form of poll goosing. As an example of how news media can take a piece of information and make a false statement out it, consider…
Surprise! Alberta Tories pick Alison Redford as leader and next premier
Alison Redford meets the press a little after 1:30 this morning at Edmonton's Northlands Centre. Below: Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach says farewell this morning.Word didn't arrive until the wee hours…
Alison Redford to become Premier of Alberta
Redford has defeated Gary Mar to become the new PC Leader, and default, Alberta Premier. I knew there was some backlash after all 3 lower-placing candidates all endorsed Mar, despite…
alison redford is alberta’s new premier.
Former Justice Minister Alison Redford won a surprise victory today to become leader of Alberta’s Progressive Conservative Party and Premier-designate of Alberta. Ms. Redford, first elected as the MLA for…