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Northern Reflections: He No Longer Knows When He’s Lying

Jun

10

2017

In a bizarre twist at the end of a very bizarre week, the Liar-in-Chief accused James Comey of lying. And he offered to testify under oath — as if raising his hand would make a difference. Ezra Klein’s conclusion is inescapable: The United States government cannot be trusted so long as Donald Trump runs it. ...

Recreating Eden: Saturday Photo: The Beauty of Invasive

Jun

10

2017

Maybe 20 years ago I bought a couple of columbine plants at a time when I wanted to switch to annuals in our small garden. They have thrived, and are now in bloom in front and in back of our house…and also in several other yards along our street. I’ve done a little selective transplanting, ...

Dead Wild Roses: Adrenalin Returns to Gaming – PlayerUknown’s Battleground

Jun

10

2017

Too long it has been, since a gaming post graced DWR. The Battle Royal first person shooter game PlayerUnknown’s Battleground (PUBG), still in early access, has made its way on to my gaming list. First and foremost, like all early access games, there is a dire need for optimization and stability as frame rate ...

Babel-on-the-Bay: Tasking Tenuous Think Tanks.

Jun

10

2017

A friend sent an e-mail recently, attaching a 25-page report from the Broadbent Institute. This study supposedly refutes other think tank reports that say Canadians are overtaxed. He says that I am (inexplicably, he claims) adverse to Ed Broadbent and his institute but I should read the report anyway. In defence, I should explain that ...

Montreal Simon: Theresa May and the Nasty Bigot Party

Jun

10

2017

Uh oh. Somebody call a tow truck. It seem that Theresa May isn't going anywhere. She may have been humiliated by Jeremy Corbyn, she may have lost all those Tory seats.Some of her Cons are drawing straws to see who gets the honour of stabbing her in the back.But she seems determined to try to cling ...

Kersplebedeb | Kersplebedeb: How Hungary Became a Haven for the Alt-Right (repost)

Jun

10

2017

The increasingly illiberal European country offers shelter to a growing number of international nationalists. Read the rest of this post on the original site at How Hungary Became a Haven for the Alt-Right

cmkl: Much pavement in my near future

Jun

9

2017

I’m having a relaxing evening trying to get a decent earworm into my head in preparation for riding 420km from Ottawa to Kingston and back in the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour this weekend. Wish me luck and please, if you can, donate to one or both of my Great Cycle Challenge or Lap the Gats ...

Warren Kinsella: Dear Yasir Naqvi and Toronto Police: wake the Hell up

Jun

9

2017

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Accidental Deliberations: Musical interlude

Jun

9

2017

CHVRCHES – Now is Not The Time

Accidental Deliberations: Friday Afternoon Links

Jun

9

2017

Assorted content to end your week. – Owen Jones writes that UK Labour’s bold and progressive platform was crucial to its improved electoral results. Bhaksar Sunkara rightly sees Labour’s campaign – in both its firm defence of the common good, and its determination to reach young and marginalized voters rather than assuming they won’t turn ...

CuriosityCat: UK Election 2017 Who Won What and Where

Jun

9

2017

This site is a good analysis of the results. One key factor for me is that Labour increased the percentage of younger voters from less than 40% in the last election to 70% this time. If this holds, the Tories are in trouble!

Warren Kinsella: Trump strikes out

Jun

9

2017

Trump just fell into 3 big traps: 1. He accused Comey of perjury. 2. He said he'd testify under oath. 3. He said he'd meet special counsel. — Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren) June 9, 2017

Queer-liberal: U.K.’s Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn delivers…

Jun

9

2017

U.K. Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn Just a quick note about yesterday’s election in Great Britain. Called by Prime Minister Theresa May to grab a huge majority, she instead found herself and her Tory party reduced to a minority government. Why? Her arrogant campaign inspired few, it seems. Polls showed her party started the campaign ...

Mind Bending Politics: Human Rights Appears To Be An Issue In New Ontario Autism Program

Jun

9

2017

Minister of Children and Youth Services Micheal Coteau has been a champion of human rights especially in the black community and around racism, but when it comes to autistic kids it may be a different story. Coteau made an announcement yesterday that was very short on detail regarding the roll out of the direct ...

Warren Kinsella: Canada One What?

Jun

9

2017

The big day is just a few days away. You’d never know that, however. As noted below, I remember the centennial – I was a kid and living in the United States, for Chrissakes, and I knew all about Expo and Trudeau and everything else that was going on. It was wonderful. Same with the ...

Montreal Simon: Theresa May and the Amazing Campaign of Jeremy Corbyn

Jun

9

2017

When Theresa May called a snap election, I'm pretty sure she was confident her Cons would be able to destroy Jeremy Corbyn. Her campaign manager Lynton Crosby, the malignant Aussie known as the Wizard or Lizard of Oz, must have had her dreaming of making meat pies out of the mild-mannered Labour Party leader. And no doubt also reminding ...

Dead Wild Roses: The DWR Friday Classical Interlude – Mahler 2 – Resurrection

Jun

9

2017

Well, folks let me tell you, listening the the choral finale of Mahler 2 is inspiring, but singing it… Next level experience. We had the Calgary Youth Orchestra and 3 other choirs join my choir to tackle this monumental piece. Every chorister should have the opportunity to sing in this iconic musical experience. Original German ...

Babel-on-the-Bay: The omens are in the ridings Ms. Wynne.

Jun

9

2017

The true politico pays attention to what is happening in the electoral districts. Those readings mean far more than the public opinion polls that are such a waste of time in the year before the election. If you do not grasp what is happening in the field, you are not even in the race. The ...

Mind Bending Politics: New Autism Announcement: Self Congratulatory And Very Short on Details

Jun

8

2017

(Micheal Coteau Announces “Milestones” For New Autism Program With No Details and No Questions From Media) Today the Minister of Children and Youth Services Micheal Coteau made an “announcement” on what the new Ontario Autism Program (OAP) will look like. The announcement was made at one of the regional service providers in Ontario – ErinOak ...

The Canadian Progressive: Edward Snowden defends jailed NSA contractor Reality Winner

Jun

8

2017

The unveiling prosecution of 25-year-old National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Reality Leigh Winner is “a fundamental threat to the free press,” says Edward Snowden. The post Edward Snowden defends jailed NSA contractor Reality Winner appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.

Anti-Racist Canada: The ARC Collective: Muslims Assaulted: Suspect Linked to WCAI and "Million Canadian Deplorables" March

Jun

8

2017

ARC received the following tip from a friend: Muslims Targeted by Oshawa Woman Jun 08, 2017 13:02 ET….On Sunday, May 21, 2017, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the accused approached a couple walking in the Oshawa Centre and uttered threats and assaulted them. The female victim was wearing a hijab and the threats made by the ...

Alberta Politics: Tee times and cowboys trump Pride when jittery Alberta conservative politicians join the parade

Jun

8

2017

PHOTOS: Participants in last year’s Edmonton Pride Parade as it made its way through the leafy streets of Rachel Notley’s Edmonton-Strathcona riding. They don’t look very dangerous, do they? Below: The missing men – Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and Progressive Conservative Leader Jason Kenney (Photo: Wildrose Party), plus Oscar Wilde and a participant in the ...

DeSmogBlog: Suppressed Science Report Questioned Location of Pacific Northwest LNG Plant

Jun

8

2017

By Trevor Jang for Discourse Media. Opponents of a massive liquefied natural gas project proposed for the north coast of B.C. have dug up a scientific report that band members were never shown. In January of this year the Lax Kw’alaams Band signed an impact benefit agreement worth approximately $1 billion over 40 years in exchange for support for the ...

Environmental Law Alert Blog: Canada’s ocean protection ripple could become a wave

Jun

8

2017

Thursday, June 8, 2017 Twenty-five years after Canada proposed the idea of World Oceans Day to the United Nations, people around the world are still celebrating on June 8. It's also a time to reflect. Twenty-five years after Canada proposed the idea of World Oceans Day to the United Nations, people around the world are ...

cartoon life: Spinpadgrip arrives.

Jun

8

2017

Took about a week from the time I ordered it online. Remarkably light. And the perfect solution to holding the iPad in one hand while you are drawing with the other and no more two-thumbed typing mistakes because I can hold the iPad in my left hand and type with my right. Instructions on the back. ...