Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Disgusting Apartment
» World’s Most Disgusting Apartment Is In Houston
I've seen worse .... no, wait ... okay, this is gross. I've seen almost as bad. There's clutter, and then there is gross.
Unconvinced that you shouldn't vote Conservative - Here are 100 reasons to NOT vote Conservative
100 Reasons
This is a great bit of resource material listing 100 reasons to not vote Conservative. If you are thinking of voting for them, read this first!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Farscape comes to comics in November.
Farscape: Farscape Comes To Comics With A Boom!
According to show creator and writer of the new comic series Rockne
O'Bannon, fans should expect to find everything that they loved about
the original TV show . . . and more.
The NDP suport the Arts
Peterborough Politics: "Conservatueur"
"One of the key things we must do, before we start giving
$50-billion tax giveaways to banks and oil companies, is to protect and
promote the arts," Layton said.
"One of the key things we must do, before we start giving
$50-billion tax giveaways to banks and oil companies, is to protect and
promote the arts," Layton said.
The Harper Record
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - The Harper Record
This book is one in a series of CCPA publications that have examined
the records of Canadian federal governments during the duration of
their tenure. As with earlier CCPA reports on the activities of
previous governments while in office, this book gives a detailed
account of the laws, policies, regulations, and initiatives of the
Conservative minority government under Prime Minister Stephen Harper
during its 32-month term from January 2006 to September 2008.
The 47 writers, researchers and analysts who have co-written this
book probe into every aspect of the Harper minority government’s
administration. From the economy to the environment, from social
programs to foreign policy, from health care to tax cuts, from the
Afghanistan mission to the tar sands, from free trade to deep
integration, and to many other areas of this government’s record, the
authors have dug out the facts and analyzed them.
The Harper Record was
necessarily researched and written long before an election was called,
but its publication does coincide with an election campaign and thus
may help citizens to make informed choices about the future of their
country. Regardless of the election outcome, its contents will continue
to be relevant between elections. In detailing what a minority
Conservative government really did, or failed to do, it may serve as a
guide and model for future elections.
Jack Layton said no such thing.
Does the Globe and Mail report the news or Invent it ? | Mediabuzzard.com
I had to shake my head when I read the latest headline at the Globe & Mail.
“Layton hints at possiable NDP-Liberal Coalition”
What a load of tripe.Jack Layton said no such thing…
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
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