November 30th, 2008
Holiday Guide 2008: Gifts - For the Naughty (washingtonpost.com)
Dave Berry
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
TheStar.com | Ideas | What would FDR do?
November 29th, 2008
TheStar.com | Ideas | What would FDR do?Thomas Walkom
TheStar.com | Ideas | What would FDR do?Thomas Walkom
Friday, November 28, 2008
TheStar.com | sciencetech | 2,700-year-old marijuana found in Chinese tomb
November 27th, 2008
TheStar.com | sciencetech | 2,700-year-old marijuana found in Chinese tomb
Dean Beeby
Comment:
{The 18 researchers, most of them based in China, subjected the cannabis to a battery of tests, including carbon dating and genetic analysis. Scientists also tried to germinate 100 of the seeds found in the cache, without success)
Damn!
TheStar.com | sciencetech | 2,700-year-old marijuana found in Chinese tomb
Dean Beeby
Comment:
{The 18 researchers, most of them based in China, subjected the cannabis to a battery of tests, including carbon dating and genetic analysis. Scientists also tried to germinate 100 of the seeds found in the cache, without success)
Damn!
Grits leaning left -- and right | Christina Blizzard | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
November 28th, 2008
Grits leaning left -- and right | Christina Blizzard | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
Comment:
{We have speed limits. Cops can enforce them if a trucker is driving recklessly. Jurisdictions in the U.S. such as Montana have speed limits of 70 mph. Alberta's speed limit is 110. Trucks from Ontario, though, can't keep up.
All that law does is keep U.S. trucks out of this province}
Call me a Nationalist but this actually sounds like a good idea
Grits leaning left -- and right | Christina Blizzard | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
Comment:
{We have speed limits. Cops can enforce them if a trucker is driving recklessly. Jurisdictions in the U.S. such as Montana have speed limits of 70 mph. Alberta's speed limit is 110. Trucks from Ontario, though, can't keep up.
All that law does is keep U.S. trucks out of this province}
Call me a Nationalist but this actually sounds like a good idea
Thursday, November 27, 2008
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November 27th, 2008
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Battalion's winning streak over in overtime
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Battalion's winning streak over in overtime
Bush Grants His Final Presidential Turkey Pardon - washingtonpost.com
November 27th, 2008
Bush Grants His Final Presidential Turkey Pardon - washingtonpost.com
Manuel Roig-Franzia
Bush Grants His Final Presidential Turkey Pardon - washingtonpost.com
Manuel Roig-Franzia
Dana Milbank - The President-Elect, Talking Turkey - washingtonpost.com
November 27th, 2008
Dana Milbank - The President-Elect, Talking Turkey - washingtonpost.com
Dana Milbank -- Washington Sketch
Dana Milbank - The President-Elect, Talking Turkey - washingtonpost.com
Dana Milbank -- Washington Sketch
TheStar.com | Canada | PM's cutback plan: Choke rival parties
November 27th, 2008
TheStar.com | Canada | PM's cutback plan: Choke rival parties
Les Whittington
Bruce Campion-Smith
TheStar.com | Canada | PM's cutback plan: Choke rival parties
Les Whittington
Bruce Campion-Smith
TheStar.com | Canada | Tories predict recession, offer no stimulus package
November 27th, 2008
TheStar.com | Canada | Tories predict recession, offer no stimulus package
Les Whittington and Bruce Campion-Smith
TheStar.com | Canada | Tories predict recession, offer no stimulus package
Les Whittington and Bruce Campion-Smith
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November 26th, 2008
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Battalion, IceDogs to renew hostilities
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Battalion, IceDogs to renew hostilities
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Much Talk of Cuomo for Clinton’s Seat, but Who’s Talking? - NYTimes.com
November 26th, 2008
Much Talk of Cuomo for Clinton’s Seat, but Who’s Talking? - NYTimes.com
Nicholas Confessore
Much Talk of Cuomo for Clinton’s Seat, but Who’s Talking? - NYTimes.com
Nicholas Confessore
Blue Jays baseball blog
November 26th, 2008
Blue Jays baseball blog
Q&A with Richard Griffin
Richard Griffin
Comment: Nothing like warming up the winter days with a little bit of baseball chat
Blue Jays baseball blog
Q&A with Richard Griffin
Richard Griffin
Comment: Nothing like warming up the winter days with a little bit of baseball chat
TheStar.com | Opinion | Football in the snow
November 26th, 2008
TheStar.com Opinion Football in the snow
Star Editorial
Comment: Get over it, football is meant to be played in inclement weather
TheStar.com Opinion Football in the snow
Star Editorial
Comment: Get over it, football is meant to be played in inclement weather
A Toronto kingpin | Mike Filey | Columnists | Life | Toronto Sun
November 23rd, 2008
A Toronto kingpin Mike Filey Columnists Life Toronto Sun
Comment: Guelph, Ont born Tommy Ryan the inventor of 5 pin bowling
Clip: http://archives.cbc.ca/lifestyle/pastimes/clips/15874/
A Toronto kingpin Mike Filey Columnists Life Toronto Sun
Comment: Guelph, Ont born Tommy Ryan the inventor of 5 pin bowling
Clip: http://archives.cbc.ca/lifestyle/pastimes/clips/15874/
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
granma.cu -
November 24th, 208
granma.cu -
Reflections of Fidel: Stella Calloni
Comment: Stella Calloni; Revolution and Intervention in Latin America
granma.cu -
Reflections of Fidel: Stella Calloni
Comment: Stella Calloni; Revolution and Intervention in Latin America
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
November 25th, 2008
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Grachev: 'Lazy penalties' cost Russians
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Grachev: 'Lazy penalties' cost Russians
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November 25th, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Grachev: 'Lazy penalties' cost Russians
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Grachev: 'Lazy penalties' cost Russians
Monday, November 24, 2008
We're mad as hell and we're ... | Linda Leatherdale | Columnists | Money | Toronto Sun
November 24th, 2008
We're mad as hell and we're ... Linda Leatherdale Columnists Money Toronto Sun
Comment:
{HAVE YOUR SAY:
Liberal MP Dan McTeague promises to take our "Stop the Credit Card Gouging" message to Ottawa, and Catherine Swift, CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business plans to join him to hit home her crusade to stop a huge cash grab credit card companies plan for Canada's small businesses.
Let your voice be heard. Help us fight back by sending in the coupon.
---
STOP CREDIT CARD GOUGING
Please stop the gouging rates of interest charged on credit cards.
I want Ottawa to hold a new inquiry into the record spread between the Bank of Canada rate and what's charged on outstanding credit card balances.
I want Ottawa to cap credit card rates.
Name: ____________________________________
Phone number: _____________________________
Send the coupon to Linda Leatherdale, Money Editor, Toronto Sun, 333 King St. East, Toronto, M5A 3X5, or fax 416-947-1664, or e-mail: stopthegouging@sunmedia.ca }
We're mad as hell and we're ... Linda Leatherdale Columnists Money Toronto Sun
Comment:
{HAVE YOUR SAY:
Liberal MP Dan McTeague promises to take our "Stop the Credit Card Gouging" message to Ottawa, and Catherine Swift, CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business plans to join him to hit home her crusade to stop a huge cash grab credit card companies plan for Canada's small businesses.
Let your voice be heard. Help us fight back by sending in the coupon.
---
STOP CREDIT CARD GOUGING
Please stop the gouging rates of interest charged on credit cards.
I want Ottawa to hold a new inquiry into the record spread between the Bank of Canada rate and what's charged on outstanding credit card balances.
I want Ottawa to cap credit card rates.
Name: ____________________________________
Phone number: _____________________________
Send the coupon to Linda Leatherdale, Money Editor, Toronto Sun, 333 King St. East, Toronto, M5A 3X5, or fax 416-947-1664, or e-mail: stopthegouging@sunmedia.ca }
General silence | Peter Worthington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
November 24th, 2008
General silence Peter Worthington Columnists News Toronto Sun
Comment:
{zipper-lipped -- a good thing at times, but leadership sometimes needs the public informed and supportive.
But those days of (relative) military openness are becoming memories.
If so, too bad, because it's our military's effectiveness in Afghanistan that has given Canada increased credibility on the world stage. }
General silence Peter Worthington Columnists News Toronto Sun
Comment:
{zipper-lipped -- a good thing at times, but leadership sometimes needs the public informed and supportive.
But those days of (relative) military openness are becoming memories.
If so, too bad, because it's our military's effectiveness in Afghanistan that has given Canada increased credibility on the world stage. }
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
November 24th, 2008
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Tanski powers Troops' 16th win in a row
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Tanski powers Troops' 16th win in a row
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
George F. Will - George Will on the Supreme Court's Abortion and Gun Rights Conundrum - washingtonpost.com
November 23rd, 2008
George F. Will - George Will on the Supreme Court's Abortion and Gun Rights Conundrum - washingtonpost.com
Comment:
{And as Lincoln said (sort of), a house divided against itself is really interesting}
George F. Will - George Will on the Supreme Court's Abortion and Gun Rights Conundrum - washingtonpost.com
Comment:
{And as Lincoln said (sort of), a house divided against itself is really interesting}
TheStar.com | Boxing | Molitor tastes his first defeat by `better man'
November 22nd, 2008
TheStar.com Boxing Molitor tastes his first defeat by `better man'
Morgan Campbell
TheStar.com Boxing Molitor tastes his first defeat by `better man'
Morgan Campbell
Apologies we'd like to hear | Ted Woloshyn | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
November 22nd, 2008
Apologies we'd like to hear Ted Woloshyn Columnists Comment Toronto Sun
Comment:
WoloshynEmbezzled From Christmas Carolling Fund
Bob Rae could curb "out of control" unions like the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
{ apologize, on this Grey Cup weekend, for not watching more CFL and less NFL. I love the CFL, but the NFL hype, the marketing, the betting lines are constantly running through my mind. I apologize for this, and I'm also sorry for sounding so easily manipulated.}
Apologies we'd like to hear Ted Woloshyn Columnists Comment Toronto Sun
Comment:
WoloshynEmbezzled From Christmas Carolling Fund
Bob Rae could curb "out of control" unions like the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
{ apologize, on this Grey Cup weekend, for not watching more CFL and less NFL. I love the CFL, but the NFL hype, the marketing, the betting lines are constantly running through my mind. I apologize for this, and I'm also sorry for sounding so easily manipulated.}
granma.cu - The meeting with Hu Jintao
November 20th, 2008
granma.cu - The meeting with Hu Jintao
Reflections by comrade Fidel: The meeting with Hu Jintao
granma.cu - The meeting with Hu Jintao
Reflections by comrade Fidel: The meeting with Hu Jintao
Deborah Howell - Ombudsman -- Traits of a Good Reporter - washingtonpost.com
November 22nd, 2008
Deborah Howell - Ombudsman -- Traits of a Good Reporter - washingtonpost.com
Comment: A read for every Reporter
Deborah Howell - Ombudsman -- Traits of a Good Reporter - washingtonpost.com
Comment: A read for every Reporter
The Friday Line: Ten Republicans To Watch - The Fix#more#more
November 21st, 2008
The Friday Line: Ten Republicans To Watch - The Fix#more#more
Chris Cillizza
Comment: Bobby Jindal #1 choice, Sarah Palin does not make the cut
The Friday Line: Ten Republicans To Watch - The Fix#more#more
Chris Cillizza
Comment: Bobby Jindal #1 choice, Sarah Palin does not make the cut
Friday, November 21, 2008
Price Fishback: What Do the New Deal and World War II Tell Us About the Prospects for a Stimulus Package? - Freakonomics Blog - NYTimes.com#more-3329
Op-Ed Contributor - Obama’s First Fumble - NYTimes.com
November 21st, 2008
Op-Ed Contributor - Obama’s First Fumble - NYTimes.com
Bryan Curtis
Comment:{But if Mr. Obama is willing to listen to the appeals of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Hugo Chávez during his first year in office, surely he can make time for the argument of a sports fan who opposes the talk-radio consensus}
Op-Ed Contributor - Obama’s First Fumble - NYTimes.com
Bryan Curtis
Comment:{But if Mr. Obama is willing to listen to the appeals of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Hugo Chávez during his first year in office, surely he can make time for the argument of a sports fan who opposes the talk-radio consensus}
Pass a Bad Budget - Go Directly to Jail? - NYTimes.com
November 21s, 2008
Pass a Bad Budget - Go Directly to Jail? - NYTimes.com
William Neuman
Comment: 3 strikes and your out
Pass a Bad Budget - Go Directly to Jail? - NYTimes.com
William Neuman
Comment: 3 strikes and your out
Obamas Pick Sidwell School, Ending a Washington Guessing Game - NYTimes.com
November 21st, 2008
Obamas Pick Sidwell School, Ending a Washington Guessing Game - NYTimes.com
Rachel L. Swarns
Comment: President-Elect Barack Obama finally select a school for the new runts of the White House Sasha and Malia (Quaker run Sidwell Friends School)
Obamas Pick Sidwell School, Ending a Washington Guessing Game - NYTimes.com
Rachel L. Swarns
Comment: President-Elect Barack Obama finally select a school for the new runts of the White House Sasha and Malia (Quaker run Sidwell Friends School)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
27 horses killed in blaze at western Ky. stable - Other Sports - MiamiHerald.com
November 20th, 2008
27 horses killed in blaze at western Ky. stable - Other Sports - MiamiHerald.com
Bruce Schreiner - AP
Comment:
Filly Kept Lady (Won @ Churchill Sunday), 2 year-old filly Countless Katie (Survived, burns only)
27 horses killed in blaze at western Ky. stable - Other Sports - MiamiHerald.com
Bruce Schreiner - AP
Comment:
Filly Kept Lady (Won @ Churchill Sunday), 2 year-old filly Countless Katie (Survived, burns only)
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November 18th, 2008
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Trio of Troops receives NHL mention
Comment: Matt Clark, Brandon Foote and Matt Duchene
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Trio of Troops receives NHL mention
Comment: Matt Clark, Brandon Foote and Matt Duchene
Japanese Are Irked by U.S. Interest in Pitcher - NYTimes.com
November 19th, 2008
Japanese Are Irked by U.S. Interest in Pitcher - NYTimes.com
Alan Schwarz & Brad Lefton
Japanese Are Irked by U.S. Interest in Pitcher - NYTimes.com
Alan Schwarz & Brad Lefton
Online Sites Are Waging Preholiday Price Wars - NYTimes.com
November 20th, 2008
Online Sites Are Waging Preholiday Price Wars - NYTimes.com
Claire Cain Miller & Brad Stone
Online Sites Are Waging Preholiday Price Wars - NYTimes.com
Claire Cain Miller & Brad Stone
The Case Against Hillary - PostPartisan - Quick takes from The Post's opinion writers
November 17th, 2008
The Case Against Hillary - PostPartisan - Quick takes from The Post's opinion writers
Ignatius
Comment: Team of Rivials? Sounds silly
The Case Against Hillary - PostPartisan - Quick takes from The Post's opinion writers
Ignatius
Comment: Team of Rivials? Sounds silly
November 20th, 2008
Mary Ann Akers
Washington Post
Convicted Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), fresh from his defeat in a belabored reelection race, gave his last ever Senate floor speech today, bidding farewell to his colleagues and the chamber he has served in since 1968.
Stevens, who was defeated Tuesday on his 85th birthday by Democrat Mark Begich, acknowledged leaving the Senate a wounded man, convicted this month of seven felony conspiracy counts.
"I don't have any rear-view mirror, I look only forward. And I still see the day when I can remove the cloud that currently surrounds me," the often irascible senator said. "My motto has always been 'to hell with politics, just do what's right for Alaska.' And I've tried every day to live up to those words."
Stevens expressed confidence that God has more work for him to do, adding, "I look forward with a glad heart and with confidence in his justice and mercy."
The senator's speech prompted a standing ovation, tears and a stream of farewell speeches from colleagues on both sides of the aisle. The most poignant speech came from legendary fellow earmarker Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.), a dear, longtime friend of Stevens - and the longest serving member of the Senate - who turned 91 today.
Byrd, who lately has been using a wheelchair, rose on the floor as best he could to recite a personalized version of a famous Irish poem in honor of his friend: "May all the roads which you have built, Ted, rise up to meet you."
"Bless your heart, Ted," Byrd concluded. "I love you."
"Stand tall," Stevens' good friend and fellow octogenarian Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) said.
Retiring Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho), famous, of course, for his airport men's room arrest, told the story of how he came to call Stevens "Uncle Ted." Craig said he was in a cab, on his way to the Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, when he pulled up to the curb and said out loud, "Oh my, Ted's got an airport. That's neat."
The cab driver, according to Craig, said "Do you know Uncle Ted?" Craig recalled the driver saying, "I know of no other person who has done more for my state than Uncle Ted."
"Ted Stevens now knows why I call him Uncle Ted more often than not. I view that as a much more affectionate term than Senator Stevens," Craig said, adding as he leaned over to Stevens, "I'm gonna miss you, Uncle Ted."
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called Stevens "a lion" and subtly acknowledged the Alaskan's uncanny ability to steer mounds and mounds of earmarked federal funding to his state. "He has been an advocate for his state, and that's an understatement," Reid said. "I wish nothing but the best for Ted, Catherine [his wife] and his daughter, who I've known since she was a little girl."
Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), whose reelection contest against comedian Al Franken has now become a closely watched recount, talked about the "love" inside Ted Stevens - "the love that's in his heart." He added, "This nation has been blessed by his service."
Besides his knack for earmarking, Stevens became well known two years ago for his rambling, bizarre "series of tubes" speech about the Internet, prompting entrepreneurial online DJ's to make this unforgettable techno remix of the speech. Though no one mentioned the episode during today's lengthy farewell fest.
Surprisingly, Stevens didn't wear his signature lucky tie for his final floor speech. But the tie was not forgotten.
"I always got a kick out of it when he wore his Incredible Hulk tie," Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said, adding, "I even liked his crankiness."
Despite his many heated tangles with colleagues who tried to kill his various attempts to steer many millions of dollars to his home state for pet projects such as the infamous "Bridge to Nowhere," Stevens and his colleagues parted ways on a high note.
"I bare no ill will toward any member of this body," Stevens said.
And by all accounts, the feeling was mutual. As Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) explained during her floor tribute to the surly Alaskan, "He's all bark and no bite."
Mary Ann Akers
Washington Post
Convicted Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), fresh from his defeat in a belabored reelection race, gave his last ever Senate floor speech today, bidding farewell to his colleagues and the chamber he has served in since 1968.
Stevens, who was defeated Tuesday on his 85th birthday by Democrat Mark Begich, acknowledged leaving the Senate a wounded man, convicted this month of seven felony conspiracy counts.
"I don't have any rear-view mirror, I look only forward. And I still see the day when I can remove the cloud that currently surrounds me," the often irascible senator said. "My motto has always been 'to hell with politics, just do what's right for Alaska.' And I've tried every day to live up to those words."
Stevens expressed confidence that God has more work for him to do, adding, "I look forward with a glad heart and with confidence in his justice and mercy."
The senator's speech prompted a standing ovation, tears and a stream of farewell speeches from colleagues on both sides of the aisle. The most poignant speech came from legendary fellow earmarker Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.), a dear, longtime friend of Stevens - and the longest serving member of the Senate - who turned 91 today.
Byrd, who lately has been using a wheelchair, rose on the floor as best he could to recite a personalized version of a famous Irish poem in honor of his friend: "May all the roads which you have built, Ted, rise up to meet you."
"Bless your heart, Ted," Byrd concluded. "I love you."
"Stand tall," Stevens' good friend and fellow octogenarian Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) said.
Retiring Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho), famous, of course, for his airport men's room arrest, told the story of how he came to call Stevens "Uncle Ted." Craig said he was in a cab, on his way to the Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, when he pulled up to the curb and said out loud, "Oh my, Ted's got an airport. That's neat."
The cab driver, according to Craig, said "Do you know Uncle Ted?" Craig recalled the driver saying, "I know of no other person who has done more for my state than Uncle Ted."
"Ted Stevens now knows why I call him Uncle Ted more often than not. I view that as a much more affectionate term than Senator Stevens," Craig said, adding as he leaned over to Stevens, "I'm gonna miss you, Uncle Ted."
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called Stevens "a lion" and subtly acknowledged the Alaskan's uncanny ability to steer mounds and mounds of earmarked federal funding to his state. "He has been an advocate for his state, and that's an understatement," Reid said. "I wish nothing but the best for Ted, Catherine [his wife] and his daughter, who I've known since she was a little girl."
Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), whose reelection contest against comedian Al Franken has now become a closely watched recount, talked about the "love" inside Ted Stevens - "the love that's in his heart." He added, "This nation has been blessed by his service."
Besides his knack for earmarking, Stevens became well known two years ago for his rambling, bizarre "series of tubes" speech about the Internet, prompting entrepreneurial online DJ's to make this unforgettable techno remix of the speech. Though no one mentioned the episode during today's lengthy farewell fest.
Surprisingly, Stevens didn't wear his signature lucky tie for his final floor speech. But the tie was not forgotten.
"I always got a kick out of it when he wore his Incredible Hulk tie," Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said, adding, "I even liked his crankiness."
Despite his many heated tangles with colleagues who tried to kill his various attempts to steer many millions of dollars to his home state for pet projects such as the infamous "Bridge to Nowhere," Stevens and his colleagues parted ways on a high note.
"I bare no ill will toward any member of this body," Stevens said.
And by all accounts, the feeling was mutual. As Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) explained during her floor tribute to the surly Alaskan, "He's all bark and no bite."
TheStar.com | Opinion | Liberals stuck in the last century
November 20th, 2008
TheStar.com Opinion Liberals stuck in the last century:
Bob Hepburn
Comment: "one-member, one-vote system"
TheStar.com Opinion Liberals stuck in the last century:
Bob Hepburn
Comment: "one-member, one-vote system"
No Rae to avoid disaster | Lorrie Goldstein | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
November 20th, 2008
No Rae to avoid disaster Lorrie Goldstein Columnists Comment Toronto Sun
Comment: Take it from a sadder but wiser Ontario, folks. Canada doesn't need more Rae Daze.
No Rae to avoid disaster Lorrie Goldstein Columnists Comment Toronto Sun
Comment: Take it from a sadder but wiser Ontario, folks. Canada doesn't need more Rae Daze.
Welcome back! | Mike Ganter | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
November 20th, 2008
Welcome back! Mike Ganter Columnists Sports Toronto Sun
Comment: Calderon's return means ball control for Raps
Welcome back! Mike Ganter Columnists Sports Toronto Sun
Comment: Calderon's return means ball control for Raps
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
McCain's Next Step: Re-Election in 2010 - The Fix#more#more#more
November 19th, 2008
McCain's Next Step: Re-Election in 2010 - The Fix#more#more#more
Chris Cillizza
Comment: {If a McCain-Napolitano race comes to pass, it would almost certainly be a marquee -- if not the marquee race -- of the 2010 Senate elections}
McCain's Next Step: Re-Election in 2010 - The Fix#more#more#more
Chris Cillizza
Comment: {If a McCain-Napolitano race comes to pass, it would almost certainly be a marquee -- if not the marquee race -- of the 2010 Senate elections}
Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: When Obama Talks, the BCS Should Listen - washingtonpost.com
November 19th, 2008
Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: When Obama Talks, the BCS Should Listen - washingtonpost.com
Comment: Obama weights in on BCS controversy; favours playoff system
Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: When Obama Talks, the BCS Should Listen - washingtonpost.com
Comment: Obama weights in on BCS controversy; favours playoff system
TheStar.com | Canada | Throne Speech pledges help for auto industry and jobless
November, 19th 2008
TheStar.com Canada Throne Speech pledges help for auto industry and jobless
Les Whittington, Bruce Campion-Smith
Comment: Check out "facts about the thron speech:" side bar
{History: The last time a monarch entered the Commons was in 1642, when King Charles I and armed supporters tried to arrest five MPs in the British House of Commons. He was rebuffed without finding the MPs and was later arrested, tried and beheaded.}
TheStar.com Canada Throne Speech pledges help for auto industry and jobless
Les Whittington, Bruce Campion-Smith
Comment: Check out "facts about the thron speech:" side bar
{History: The last time a monarch entered the Commons was in 1642, when King Charles I and armed supporters tried to arrest five MPs in the British House of Commons. He was rebuffed without finding the MPs and was later arrested, tried and beheaded.}
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Brampton Guardian: Providing Local Community News for Brampton, Ontario 24/7
November, 18 2008
The Brampton Guardian: Providing Local Community News for Brampton, Ontario 24/7
14... and still counting
The Brampton Guardian: Providing Local Community News for Brampton, Ontario 24/7
14... and still counting
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
TheStar.com | News | Photographer captures Afghanistan graffiti
November, 15th 2008
TheStar.com News Photographer captures Afghanistan graffiti
Photo Essay by Louie Palu
TheStar.com News Photographer captures Afghanistan graffiti
Photo Essay by Louie Palu
George F. Will - George F. Will on Bipartisan 'Socialism' - washingtonpost.com
November, 16th 2008
George F. Will - George F. Will on Bipartisan 'Socialism' - washingtonpost.com
Comment:
{Hyperbole is not harmless; careless language bewitches the speaker's intelligence. And falsely shouting "socialism!" in a crowded theater such as Washington causes an epidemic of yawning. This is the only major industrial society that has never had a large socialist party ideologically, meaning candidly, committed to redistribution of wealth. This is partly because Americans are an aspirational, not an envious, people. It is also because the socialism we do have is the surreptitious socialism of the strong, e.g., sugar producers represented by their Washington hirelings}
George F. Will - George F. Will on Bipartisan 'Socialism' - washingtonpost.com
Comment:
{Hyperbole is not harmless; careless language bewitches the speaker's intelligence. And falsely shouting "socialism!" in a crowded theater such as Washington causes an epidemic of yawning. This is the only major industrial society that has never had a large socialist party ideologically, meaning candidly, committed to redistribution of wealth. This is partly because Americans are an aspirational, not an envious, people. It is also because the socialism we do have is the surreptitious socialism of the strong, e.g., sugar producers represented by their Washington hirelings}
Advice From the First Pooch - PostPartisan - Quick takes from The Post's opinion writers
November, 15th 2008
Advice From the First Pooch - PostPartisan - Quick takes from The Post's opinion writers
Jackson Diehl
Comment: The real minister of mayhem
Advice From the First Pooch - PostPartisan - Quick takes from The Post's opinion writers
Jackson Diehl
Comment: The real minister of mayhem
The Laughs Are on Comedian Stephen Colbert at the 20th Annual Roast for Spina Bifida - washingtonpost.com
November, 15th 2008
The Laughs Are on Comedian Stephen Colbert at the 20th Annual Roast for Spina Bifida - washingtonpost.com
Manuel-Roig-Franzia
Comment:
The working stiff journos in the room are more like threats. They have been warned: Stay away from Colbert.
"Stephen does not want the media to approach him," a public-relations woman says.
"Stephen asks that the media not approach him," the man at the check-in table warns.
The Laughs Are on Comedian Stephen Colbert at the 20th Annual Roast for Spina Bifida - washingtonpost.com
Manuel-Roig-Franzia
Comment:
The working stiff journos in the room are more like threats. They have been warned: Stay away from Colbert.
"Stephen does not want the media to approach him," a public-relations woman says.
"Stephen asks that the media not approach him," the man at the check-in table warns.
Friday Senate Line: The 2010 Landscape - The Fix#more#more
November, 14th 2008
Friday Senate Line: The 2010 Landscape - The Fix#more#more
Chris Cillizza
Comment: "Hardball" Host Chris Matthews very serious about running as a Democrat against Pennsylvania incumbent (R) Arlen Specter in 2010.
Friday Senate Line: The 2010 Landscape - The Fix#more#more
Chris Cillizza
Comment: "Hardball" Host Chris Matthews very serious about running as a Democrat against Pennsylvania incumbent (R) Arlen Specter in 2010.
Leparoux ties Churchill Downs single day mark - Horse Racing - MiamiHerald.com
November, 11th 2008
Leparoux ties Churchill Downs single day mark - Horse Racing - MiamiHerald.com
Comment : Jules Rules
Leparoux ties Churchill Downs single day mark - Horse Racing - MiamiHerald.com
Comment : Jules Rules
Friday, November 14, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
November, 14th 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Troops' comeback extends winning streak
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Troops' comeback extends winning streak
Clinton Is Among Obama's Top Picks to Lead State Department - washingtonpost.com
Novermber, 14th 2008
Clinton Is Among Obama's Top Picks to Lead State Department - washingtonpost.com
Anne E. Kornblut and Michael D. Shear
Comment: Book: Team of Rivals
Clinton Is Among Obama's Top Picks to Lead State Department - washingtonpost.com
Anne E. Kornblut and Michael D. Shear
Comment: Book: Team of Rivals
TheStar.com | Canada | Tories see ethnic voters as key to future majority
November, 14th 2008
TheStar.com Canada Tories see ethnic voters as key to future majority
Tonda Maccharles
TheStar.com Canada Tories see ethnic voters as key to future majority
Tonda Maccharles
TheStar.com | GTA | Jockey gets 2 years of house arrest for drunk driving death
November, 14th 2008
TheStar.com GTA Jockey gets 2 years of house arrest for drunk driving death
Debra Black
Comment: Jockey David Clark Sentenced
TheStar.com GTA Jockey gets 2 years of house arrest for drunk driving death
Debra Black
Comment: Jockey David Clark Sentenced
Audit report is bizarre - and a little bit chicken | Rob Granatstein | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
November, 14th 2008
Audit report is bizarre - and a little bit chicken Rob Granatstein Columnists Comment Toronto Sun
Comment:Education Minister Kathleen Wynne, defender of the greater good.
Audit report is bizarre - and a little bit chicken Rob Granatstein Columnists Comment Toronto Sun
Comment:Education Minister Kathleen Wynne, defender of the greater good.
granma.cu - Launch of Peace in Colombia, an essential reference book
November, 13th 2008
granma.cu - Launch of Peace in Colombia, an essential reference book
Deisy Francis Mexidor
granma.cu - Launch of Peace in Colombia, an essential reference book
Deisy Francis Mexidor
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Make Her Stop - PostPartisan - Quick takes from The Post's opinion writers
November, 13th 2008
Make Her Stop - PostPartisan - Quick takes from The Post's opinion writers
Capehart
Comment: It hurts, it hurts; more Palin bashing
Make Her Stop - PostPartisan - Quick takes from The Post's opinion writers
Capehart
Comment: It hurts, it hurts; more Palin bashing
George F. Will - Kentuckian in the Breach - washingtonpost.com
November, 13th 2008
George F. Will - Kentuckian in the Breach - washingtonpost.com
{Mitch McConnell, leader of the Senate Republicans. They did, making him Washington's most important Republican and second-most consequential elected official. This apotheosis has happened even though he is handicapped by, as National Review rather cruelly says, "an owlish, tight-lipped public demeanor reminiscent of George Will."}
Comment:Mitch McConnell, Republican lonewolf
George F. Will - Kentuckian in the Breach - washingtonpost.com
{Mitch McConnell, leader of the Senate Republicans. They did, making him Washington's most important Republican and second-most consequential elected official. This apotheosis has happened even though he is handicapped by, as National Review rather cruelly says, "an owlish, tight-lipped public demeanor reminiscent of George Will."}
Comment:Mitch McConnell, Republican lonewolf
44: A Transition to Power -- The Obama Presidency
November, 13th 2008
44: A Transition to Power -- The Obama Presidency:
Carol D. Leonnig
As official Washington speculates about who will be in Obama's Cabinet, lobbyists are the taking the speculative game to a whole other level -- after all, for them, such decisions are a matter of business significance.
And so it is that the six-page transition score card above -- readable in full here -- is circulating among D.C. lobby shops, detailing names believed by the insider's insiders to be under consideration by the Obama transition team.
The memo should be treated at this point as highly speculative, though it is some of the most up-to-date speculation around.
Posted at 1:46 PM ET on Nov 13, 2008"
Comment:Thanks to the Washington Post for the six-page lobbyist transition score card
44: A Transition to Power -- The Obama Presidency:
Carol D. Leonnig
As official Washington speculates about who will be in Obama's Cabinet, lobbyists are the taking the speculative game to a whole other level -- after all, for them, such decisions are a matter of business significance.
And so it is that the six-page transition score card above -- readable in full here -- is circulating among D.C. lobby shops, detailing names believed by the insider's insiders to be under consideration by the Obama transition team.
The memo should be treated at this point as highly speculative, though it is some of the most up-to-date speculation around.
Posted at 1:46 PM ET on Nov 13, 2008"
Comment:Thanks to the Washington Post for the six-page lobbyist transition score card
44: A Transition to Power -- The Obama Presidency
November, 13th 2008
44: A Transition to Power -- The Obama Presidency:
Al Kamen and Philip Rucker
There's increasing chatter in political circles that the Obama camp is not overly happy with the usual suspects for secretary of state these days and that the field might be expanding somewhat beyond Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) and maybe former Democratic senator Sam Nunn of Georgia.
There's talk, indeed, that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) may now be under consideration for the post. Her office referred any questions to the Obama transition; Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor declined to comment.
The pick of the former presidential contender and Senate Armed Services Committee member would go a long way toward healing any remaining divisions within the Democratic Party after the divisive primaries. Also, Clinton has long been known for her work on international women's issues and human rights. The former first lady could also enhance Obama's efforts to restore U.S. standing amongst allies worldwide.
And Obama could put her in his speed-dial for a 3 a.m. phone call every morning.
Posted at 2:46 PM ET on Nov 13, 2008"
44: A Transition to Power -- The Obama Presidency:
Al Kamen and Philip Rucker
There's increasing chatter in political circles that the Obama camp is not overly happy with the usual suspects for secretary of state these days and that the field might be expanding somewhat beyond Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.), Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) and maybe former Democratic senator Sam Nunn of Georgia.
There's talk, indeed, that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) may now be under consideration for the post. Her office referred any questions to the Obama transition; Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor declined to comment.
The pick of the former presidential contender and Senate Armed Services Committee member would go a long way toward healing any remaining divisions within the Democratic Party after the divisive primaries. Also, Clinton has long been known for her work on international women's issues and human rights. The former first lady could also enhance Obama's efforts to restore U.S. standing amongst allies worldwide.
And Obama could put her in his speed-dial for a 3 a.m. phone call every morning.
Posted at 2:46 PM ET on Nov 13, 2008"
44: A Transition to Power -- The Obama Presidency
November, 13th 2008
44: A Transition to Power -- The Obama Presidency:
Biden Talks with Israeli and Jordanian Leaders
Updated 6:13 p.m.
By Glenn Kessler
Vice President-elect Joe Biden has been holding calls with world leaders to express 'his thanks and appreciation for their congratulations on the election,' the Obama-Biden transition office said this afternoon.
Tuesday, the future No. 2 spoke with King Abdullah of Jordan, according to the transition team. On Monday day he held calls with:
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak
Israeli Likud Leader Binyamin (Bibi) Netanyahu
Polish President Lech Kaczynski
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair
Afghan President Hamid Karzai
Biden has frequently described himself as one of Israel's best friends in Washington. During the vice presidential debate, for instance, he said, 'Gwen, no one in the United States Senate has been a better friend to Israel than Joe Biden. I would have never, ever joined this ticket were I not absolutely sure Barack Obama shared my passion.'
In this case, he managed to make sure he spoke to the leaders of three key parties competing in Israeli's elections in February -- Livni of Kadima, Barak of Labor and Netanyahu of Likud -- apparently making sure that no matter who wins, that person will be a friend"
44: A Transition to Power -- The Obama Presidency:
Biden Talks with Israeli and Jordanian Leaders
Updated 6:13 p.m.
By Glenn Kessler
Vice President-elect Joe Biden has been holding calls with world leaders to express 'his thanks and appreciation for their congratulations on the election,' the Obama-Biden transition office said this afternoon.
Tuesday, the future No. 2 spoke with King Abdullah of Jordan, according to the transition team. On Monday day he held calls with:
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak
Israeli Likud Leader Binyamin (Bibi) Netanyahu
Polish President Lech Kaczynski
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair
Afghan President Hamid Karzai
Biden has frequently described himself as one of Israel's best friends in Washington. During the vice presidential debate, for instance, he said, 'Gwen, no one in the United States Senate has been a better friend to Israel than Joe Biden. I would have never, ever joined this ticket were I not absolutely sure Barack Obama shared my passion.'
In this case, he managed to make sure he spoke to the leaders of three key parties competing in Israeli's elections in February -- Livni of Kadima, Barak of Labor and Netanyahu of Likud -- apparently making sure that no matter who wins, that person will be a friend"
Democrat takes lead in Alaska Senate race - washingtonpost.com
Gene Johnson - AP
Democrat takes lead in Alaska Senate race - washingtonpost.com
Democrat takes lead in Alaska Senate Race
Democrat takes lead in Alaska Senate race - washingtonpost.com
Democrat takes lead in Alaska Senate Race
The Plum Book: How Do I Apply for a Job? - Federal Eye -
November, 13th 2008
The Plum Book: How Do I Apply for a Job? - Federal Eye -
Washington Post
Ed O'Keefe
The Plum Book: How Do I Apply for a Job? - Federal Eye -
Washington Post
Ed O'Keefe
TheStar.com | Opinion | The grassroots' revenge?
November, 13th 2008
TheStar.com Opinion The grassroots' revenge?
Star Editorial
Comment: The roots of Reform
TheStar.com Opinion The grassroots' revenge?
Star Editorial
Comment: The roots of Reform
TheStar.com | Canada | Ottawa eyes assets sale
November, 13th 2008
TheStar.com Canada Ottawa eyes assets sale
Tonda MacCharles, Bruce Campion-Smith
Comment: Ok, So I think I understand
This selling the CN Tower thing is kind of like the 407 ETR highway. If you think paying the Spanish to travel on a highway on Canadian soil spoil your lunch just wait until the next time you visit a Canadian monument such as the CN Tower and your admission fee goes directly into the coffers of Sheikh’s in Dubia. I have nothing against Sheikh’s in Dubia. What I do object too however is the idea of paying anyone other than Canadians themselves for the privilege of visiting such integral part of our history.
TheStar.com Canada Ottawa eyes assets sale
Tonda MacCharles, Bruce Campion-Smith
Comment: Ok, So I think I understand
This selling the CN Tower thing is kind of like the 407 ETR highway. If you think paying the Spanish to travel on a highway on Canadian soil spoil your lunch just wait until the next time you visit a Canadian monument such as the CN Tower and your admission fee goes directly into the coffers of Sheikh’s in Dubia. I have nothing against Sheikh’s in Dubia. What I do object too however is the idea of paying anyone other than Canadians themselves for the privilege of visiting such integral part of our history.
TheStar.com | Atkinson 2008 | It's never too late to grow your brain
November, 13th 2008
TheStar.com Atkinson 2008 It's never too late to grow your brain
Judy Steed
Comment: Book:iBrain: Surviving the Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind
TheStar.com Atkinson 2008 It's never too late to grow your brain
Judy Steed
Comment: Book:iBrain: Surviving the Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind
TheStar.com | Canada | Tories kick off Winnipeg policy convention
November, 13th 2008
TheStar.com Canada Tories kick off Winnipeg policy convention
Bruce Campion-Smith, Tonda MacCharles
TheStar.com Canada Tories kick off Winnipeg policy convention
Bruce Campion-Smith, Tonda MacCharles
TheStar.com | Canada | Ignatieff wants Liberal crown
November, 13th 2008
TheStar.com Canada Ignatieff wants Liberal crown
Les Whittington
Comment: Ok, so now Iggy's in for sure but there may be some question about Rae's willingness to run against his good friend and former school mate. Notice the article final statement -- The only other declared leadership candidate is New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc.
TheStar.com Canada Ignatieff wants Liberal crown
Les Whittington
Comment: Ok, so now Iggy's in for sure but there may be some question about Rae's willingness to run against his good friend and former school mate. Notice the article final statement -- The only other declared leadership candidate is New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc.
TheStar.com | Canada | Ignatieff poised to enter Liberal leadership race
November, 13th 2008
TheStar.com Canada Ignatieff poised to enter Liberal leadership race
The Canadian Press
Comment: Three hats commited, Michael Ignatieff, Bob Rae and New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc
Two hats pending, Martin Cauchon, a former cabinet minister from Quebec and
Brampton MP Ruby Dhalla
TheStar.com Canada Ignatieff poised to enter Liberal leadership race
The Canadian Press
Comment: Three hats commited, Michael Ignatieff, Bob Rae and New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc
Two hats pending, Martin Cauchon, a former cabinet minister from Quebec and
Brampton MP Ruby Dhalla
TheStar.com | World | Texas man blogs about waiting for execution
November, 13th 2008
TheStar.com World Texas man blogs about waiting for execution
Richard Cowan
Reuters
Comment: http://deathwatchjournal.wordpress.com/
TheStar.com World Texas man blogs about waiting for execution
Richard Cowan
Reuters
Comment: http://deathwatchjournal.wordpress.com/
Conflict in media ethics | Connie Woodcock | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun
November, 13th 2008
Conflict in media ethics Connie Woodcock Columnists Comment Toronto Sun
Comment: Interresting! I also wonder what else the CBC's been hiding from Canadians?
Conflict in media ethics Connie Woodcock Columnists Comment Toronto Sun
Comment: Interresting! I also wonder what else the CBC's been hiding from Canadians?
Daily Racing Form - News
DRF.com November Newsletter
Daily Racing Form - News
IEAH lining up its mares for Big Brown
Frank Mitchell
Daily Racing Form - News
IEAH lining up its mares for Big Brown
Frank Mitchell
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
November, 9th 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Battalion wins battle of division leaders
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Battalion wins battle of division leaders
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
November, 8th 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Torrid Troops rollpast quarter mark (Stan Butler)
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Torrid Troops rollpast quarter mark (Stan Butler)
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Ryan for the Republicans - WSJ.com
November, 8th 2008
Ryan for the Republicans - WSJ.com
Wall St Opt-Ed
Wisconsin (R) Paul Ryan : Road map for America's future
www.americanroadmap.org
Ryan for the Republicans - WSJ.com
Wall St Opt-Ed
Wisconsin (R) Paul Ryan : Road map for America's future
www.americanroadmap.org
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
TheStar.com | Crime | 43 arrested in Woodbridge gambling raid
November, 7th 2008
TheStar.com Crime 43 arrested in Woodbridge gambling raid
Sunny Freeman
Toronto Star
TheStar.com Crime 43 arrested in Woodbridge gambling raid
Sunny Freeman
Toronto Star
TheStar.com | Canada | Tories 'not seeking confrontation' in Commons
November, 7th 2008
TheStar.com Canada Tories 'not seeking confrontation' in Commons
The Canadian Press
Toronto Star
TheStar.com Canada Tories 'not seeking confrontation' in Commons
The Canadian Press
Toronto Star
TheStar.com | USElection | Harper, Obama find 'common ground'
Novemver, 7th 2008
TheStar.com USElection Harper, Obama find 'common ground'
Bruce-Campion Smith
Toronto Star
TheStar.com USElection Harper, Obama find 'common ground'
Bruce-Campion Smith
Toronto Star