Summer Solstice 2011 From Stonehenge … First light
(10 minutes later)First light over the horizon at Stonehenge for Summer Solstice 2011 ... Top pic taken minutes ago and courtesy of John McLaughlin
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Announcement: Slight change to the voting system
I’ve made a slight change to the voting system. Some people have issues with the 1-5 voting rating stars system, thinking it is too much set up as an adversarial…
The Importance of a Technology “Anchor”
Not a long post from me today, but just a link to an article in the Globe and Mail that explains what RIM’s misfortunes could mean for the city of…
Being zen about the pool, part one
I came home today to find my kid and two of my neighbours' three kids swimming in the pool. And the landscapers prepping the area where a stone path will…
US satire site Sadly No! takes on "Four Feet Four Inches of Stupid"
Nice to see an American blog recognizing what we Canuck blogs have known for some time: Kathy Shaidle is a flaming homophobe (among other reprehensible things).Sadly No! paraphrases a classic…
Prescient President
Ronald Reagan, nearly 30 years ago:"I recently learned something quite interesting about video games. Many young people have developed incredible hand, eye, and brain coordination in playing these games. The…
Radio Topics, June 21
Happy Summer! June is coming to an end but the Tuesday Morning Special Blend continues on. At 8:10 I’ll be speaking with a member of the Friends of Lansdowne group…
A province of panhandlers: a myth
Some people believe that Québec owes Canadians and a quick look will lead most to agree. With 23% of the Canadian population, the province receives 55% of the country's equalization…
May Right on Libya; NDP Fails Canadians Concerned About Civilian Casualties
“I deeply desire the removal of Colonel Gadhafi, but not by military means in what appears to be a civil war in which Canada has taken sides.” – Elizabeth May,…
Ottawa’s LandsDOWNe People Pull Wool on Our Eyes
So there was a big announcement today to boost public support for the Publicly-funded, Privately-profiting rebuild of the decrepit crumbling Landsdowne Park.They announced that Ottawa would get a professional soccer…
John Stewart: comedian with a brain
This guy is much more astute and intelligent than we give him credit for.Jon Stewart Appears on FOX News; Calls FOX News Viewers Misinformed .The adventures of a Franco Ontarian…
Arab Spring leads to “Ivory Revolution” in Celesteville
After weeks of unprecedented protests another repressive dictator has been overthrown in the Middle East. King Babar (pictured above fleeing the country in a hot-air balloon with his cousin/wife) was…
Hi, I am Jack, and I am a recovering socialist
Canadian New Democratic Party (NDP) held in Vancouver its fiftieth national congress since its foundation. It is presently Canada’s official opposition in the House of Commons, and arguably one of…
Mad Men explained in 60 seconds
Let’s smoke inside! Scotch! I’m very sad the next season won’t be a for a while yet. Alltop likes smoking scotch inside too.
If you are in a hotel and need a place for dinner…
Don't ask a 19 year old guy working at the front desk. I guarantee you he will send you, sincerely and believing the food is great, to a place that…
By Special Request: My Favourite Canadian Beers
A mysterious request came in from a mysterious man: “Hey all. I’m looking to compile a little information (for reasons I won’t go into) about your tastes in beer. Your…
Canada, Jobs and Morality
As some of you might have seen on your facebook feeds, there are two main sites going around talking about Stephen Harper’s mistakes and another speaking about Canada and Asbestos.…
Corporate Ethics – A Contemporary Oxymoron
To those trusting souls willing to leave their and their country's fate to the market forces of unfettered capitalism, please take a few minutes to read the situation of black…