Monday, September 22, 2008
Deregulation - The US did it and crashed. Stephen Harper wants to deregulate here too. I guess he doesn't read the news.
Canadian Election - Quotes from week 2
Dipper Chick: Week Two in Quotes
(Go to the above link for all the quotes)
Best Jack Layton quote this week:
(Go to the above link for all the quotes)
Best Jack Layton quote this week:
The
troubles in the financial markets “are the clearest possible warning
that the North American economies under Conservative governments, both
in Canada and the United States, are on the wrong track,” said the NDP
Leader.
“Conservative governments don't do their jobs. They
don't keep their eyes on the stock promoters and the bond sellers and
the mortgage brokers and bankers. Today, we see the results.”
-Globe and Mail, September 16,2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Led Zeppelin to tour without Robert Plant?
Led Zeppelin plan to audition new singer | The Sun |Showbiz|Bizarre
Plant has not committed to the tour, while the band (Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham (John Bonham's son)) rehearses with stand-in singers for an up-coming North American tour.
Maybe he doesn't want to tour as his voice is not as good as it used to be.
Interesting psychological study of political beliefs
Nervous people 'are likely to be right-wing' - Science, News - The Independent
People who are easily startled by loud bangs or gruesome pictures are
more likely to vote for right-wing policies compared to calmer people
who take a more liberal approach to life, according to a psychological
study of political beliefs.
People who are easily startled by loud bangs or gruesome pictures are
more likely to vote for right-wing policies compared to calmer people
who take a more liberal approach to life, according to a psychological
study of political beliefs.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Advancement in supercapacitor research could improve things for cars
Important Twist in Supercapacitor Research
The team, along with legendary nanotechnology
pioneer Dr. Ray Baughman, developed a means to create supercapacitors
using “paper” sheets of single-walled carbon nanotubes embedded with a
special polymer called polypyrrole.
Imagine if the boxy, heavy car battery morphed into something
light, strong, perhaps paper-thin and flexible that could be molded to
fit elsewhere in the vehicle—even hidden in plain sight. Getting rid of
the weight and bulk of batteries could prove especially helpful in
hybrid car designs, which today rely on a suitcase-sized array of
hefty, metal batteries. And that’s just one application.
The team, along with legendary nanotechnology
pioneer Dr. Ray Baughman, developed a means to create supercapacitors
using “paper” sheets of single-walled carbon nanotubes embedded with a
special polymer called polypyrrole.
Imagine if the boxy, heavy car battery morphed into something
light, strong, perhaps paper-thin and flexible that could be molded to
fit elsewhere in the vehicle—even hidden in plain sight. Getting rid of
the weight and bulk of batteries could prove especially helpful in
hybrid car designs, which today rely on a suitcase-sized array of
hefty, metal batteries. And that’s just one application.
"Are you reading your answers off cue cards?"
Dipper Chick: NDP candidate gets creative
NDP candidate in Don Valley West, David Sparrow (no relation to the ill-fated Sparrow) put together some videos.
NDP candidate in Don Valley West, David Sparrow (no relation to the ill-fated Sparrow) put together some videos.
Coilhouse Magazine - check it out.
Coilhouse Magazine: New Magazine Is Like GQ For Robots And Supervillains
The space-age editors over at Coilhouse Magazine are reviving
the print world with their own beautifully shocking magazine. Each page
includes cutting edge artists, gorgeous futuristic ladies (with a touch
of Victorian class but not steampunky), an excerpt from Samuel R.
Delany's next novel, and articles calling out all those goth-on-chain
human pets to step it up (finally!).
Friday, September 19, 2008
NY Times Highlight Conservative Bungling
Impolitical: New York Times highlights Conservative bungling of the listeriosis outbreak
The editors of the medical journal and others have drawn a parallel between the Harper government’s handling of the listeriosis outbreak and an outbreak of tainted drinking water that killed seven people in Walkerton, Ontario, in 2000. The Conservative government that was in power in Ontario at that time could not overcome a widespread perception that its regulatory cutbacks led to the Walkerton deaths and it was defeated in a subsequent election.
What Dipper Chick Said
Dipper Chick: Awaiting the launch of notanenvironmentalist.ca
So if he's not a leader, can't/won't take on Harper, and he's not actually a green crusader....
what exactly does Stephane Dion have to offer?
So if he's not a leader, can't/won't take on Harper, and he's not actually a green crusader....
what exactly does Stephane Dion have to offer?
Conservatives are Fiscal MIS-managers.
Accidental Deliberations: Myth-busting
The Cons' claim that their combination of reckless tax cuts and
politically-motivated spending hikes somehow qualifies them as
responsible fiscal managers has been laughable at the best of times.
But can we finally put the myth to rest when even Stephen Harper admits that his government has been throwing around more money than it should?
The Cons' claim that their combination of reckless tax cuts and
politically-motivated spending hikes somehow qualifies them as
responsible fiscal managers has been laughable at the best of times.
But can we finally put the myth to rest when even Stephen Harper admits that his government has been throwing around more money than it should?
Conservatives to continue to expose Canadians to fatal health risks
Une femme verte: Conservatives to kill meat inspection in Manitoba: Ag Union
The government of Stephen Harper has steadily cut funding for food safety programs and shifted responsibility for safety assurance to the food companies themselves.
Remember the lysteria outbreak already!? Many people died because of the Conservative government reducing on-site inspections. And they want to do it out West now too.
Another good reason to NOT vote Conservative - they will make it easier for you to get killed by un-safe food.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Knight Rider - I figured this would be cake...
Knight Rider Review: Not Even Naked Cast Members Can Save Knight Rider From Itself
But overall the new Knight Rider is so shockingly awful I was almost laughing
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Another empty promise from Harper
The Galloping Beaver: Harper's latest promise is empty
Before you get carried away, this isn't a $5000 return to you. It's
a tax credit, so it's only really about $750 at best. And it's not
applied to the cost of a house - it's applied to the closing costs - the fees associated with completing the sale such as paying for lawyers, mortgage fees, etc.
Then of course, there was a little more information flowing from the cavities of Harper's entourage. (Emphasis mine)
Conservative
advisers travelling with Harper say the homebuyers tax credit is a
modest proposal that will be phased in over four years which means, should Harper win another minority, there is little guarantee his govern
Before you get carried away, this isn't a $5000 return to you. It's
a tax credit, so it's only really about $750 at best. And it's not
applied to the cost of a house - it's applied to the closing costs - the fees associated with completing the sale such as paying for lawyers, mortgage fees, etc.
Then of course, there was a little more information flowing from the cavities of Harper's entourage. (Emphasis mine)
Conservative
advisers travelling with Harper say the homebuyers tax credit is a
modest proposal that will be phased in over four years which means, should Harper win another minority, there is little guarantee his govern
10 Favorite Actors from Geeky Movies and TV
Our 10 Favorite Actors from Geeky Movies & TV | Geekdad from Wired.com
Our criteria are simple: to make this list, an actor must have been in two or more classic geeky movies or TV shows, be they science fiction, fantasy, super-hero, horror/monster, or whatever. They must have made an indelible impression with their work. It helps if their characters spouted some really quotable lines, and it really helps if at least one of their roles went on to develop true "cult" status.
McCain advisor helped cause the Wall Street failure
MotherJones Blog: McCain Blasts Wall Street Failure, Neglects To Mention His Adviser Helped Cause It
If McCain wants to hold someone accountable for the failure in transparency and accountability that led to the current calamity, he should turn to his good friend and adviser, Phil Gramm.
Repo! The Gentic Opera
Repo The Genetic Opera: Paris Hilton's Blood-Crusted Cinderella Fashion in Organ-Stealing Opera
Repo! follows the story of a man hired to do the dirty work
for a future corporation, Genco, who loans out organs (human organ
failure being the number one killer of future humans). But when you
miss a payment, Genco sends out the repo man to get its product back.
Harper's Hidden Agenda of Service Cuts
The Harper Index - Hidden agenda of cuts could follow Harper win
Funding for public services will dwindle due to corporate tax cuts - CLC economist.
Remember the Harris Government in Ontario? The same thing will happen to Canada if you re-elect the Conservatives to run the federal government - deficit (they've already put us into a deficit by giving away too much to large corporations, especially to foreign oil companies), increased debt, and cuts to services (which means less money for our healthcare, less for senior support, etc).
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