Massive Black Out In California
There are reports that up to 2 million people are without power around the US-Mexico border. These reports don’t mention that there was also a (probably unrelated) large power outage…
Arctic Ice Extent Near a New Record Low
The most recent satellite data indicate that there is a strong possibility that the extent of ice in the Arctic could be at a new low before melting stops later…
Weekend Fun
Fall in the 'hood means plenty of weekend activity. Miss Vicky will try to keep up but is experiencing hardware difficulties, and as much as she enjoys the Webgeek's Playbook,…
Sanity is overrated
I seriously wonder about my sanity when I get songs like this stuck in my head No related posts.
Western Digital sent me a new hard drive today
All's well that ends well. I have this network attached storage thing in my basement that had a six week old hard disk die on me. That made me sad.…
In capitalism, everything is a commodity…
…be it women: …or children: Yes, that’s right…human beings are now objects to be “won” in stupid radio contests. Incidentally, both these contests are being held by Canadian radio stations.…
Thwap on "Islamicism"
thwap's schoolyard: "Islamicism":Every now and then I'll make an observation about Harper and his continuing stupidification of Canada, but really, when the thwapster brings his A game, no one does…
Obama’s jobs speech
It wasn't a bad speech and it's not a bad plan; but somehow it feels a bit 'same old same old'. Put otherwise, if it hasn't worked before why should…
Tasha Kheirridin embraces the Daddy State
Tasha Kheirridin is a frightened woman. She is terrified of everyday life. She wants a man around to protect her from the inconveniences of life, the petty criminals and especially…
More contempt for the public by public officials
While we consider the subject of contempt for the public by public officials, Damien Gillis provides a definitive view of its existence. In a must read report on testimony at…
Feel Safer Post-9/11? Feel $92B Safer?
Earlier this week, the non-partisan (but left-leaning) Rideau Institute released a report on Canada’s defence spending since 9/11 entitled The Cost of 9/11 and the Creation of a National Security…
Your tree, my hammock, a love story
Dear City Forestry Department, Recently the city pruned the branches off the trees in my neighbourhood, including the tree in my front law. Now I realize you are experts in…
My journey with AIDS…and more! 2011-09-08 20:29:15
This post serves as a reminder of what has ailed me in recent days. On the day of Jack Layton’s funeral I spent an inordinate amount of time on my…
WTF is “Islamicism?
It’s bad enough in any scenario that we’d allow sleazy politicians to twist us around their porky little fingers like we had spines made of overcooked linguini, but now we’re…
@Dalton_McGuinty in Burlington
Nice little event tonight, probably 200ish (I'm horrible with counting though, and I didn't see outside), with McGuinty, plus my local candidate Karmel Sakran, and quite a few area candidates…
If You Missed the Republican Debate…
Don't worry. You can watch it all here in 45 seconds... Except for the even uglier part I told you about last night. The irony? By the standards of today's…
Two Memorial Services For Former Regina NDP MP Simon de Jong
There will be two separate Memorial Services for former, long time Regina Member of Parliament, Simon de Jong:Celebration of LifeMonday, September 12, 2011 | 06:00p.m.Brock House- Terrace3875 Point Grey Road,…
Rob Ford to attend TIFF kickoff
Toronto mayor Rob Ford and his brother, councillor Doug Ford will be at tonight's Toronto International Film Festival world premiere of the U2 documentary From the Sky Down. The Ford…
Credible terrorism threat?
Hmmm? Or someone trying to take the wind out of Obama’s big speech in a few minutes? Good luck with that. The President apparently plans to reveal his his package…