Thursday, December 25, 2008

I don’t believe in Santa Claus anymore...

I don’t believe in Santa Claus anymore but I’m certainly a sucker for a new year’s wish.



This year, with one of those closest to me facing impending layoffs just two week after the Christmas Holidays and another unceremoniously dismissed just forty-eight hours before Santa’s sleigh took to the sky’s, jobs will likely be at the top of my wish list.



The harsh realities of the 08' economic strain have often had this reporter wondering out loud what he wouldn’t do for a couple of extra tiddlywinks to invest in the dirt cheap real estate of Detroit, Michigan or Oshawa, Ontario but that’s paramount to being an insurance sales man or ambulance chaser, things I was never cut out for in the first place.



This kind of thinking has taken us all by storm, gusts of despair, downpour recession, thunderous "bailout" snicker . . . but a new year represents a chance to enhance the prospects of the future.



Jobs are on the horizon and when they come it wont be Godbama, Saint Biden or any other Heavenly Washington bureaucrat who elopes with the credit, credit will rest squarely on the shoulders of the American people.



I know, Proverbs are so cliché but how could I resist: Where there’s a will there’s a way.



Z.B.


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TSN weighs Canada's chances on eve of World Junior tournament

December 24th, 2008
TSN weighs Canada's chances on eve of World Junior tournament

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Advocates of Change in Food Policy Look to Obama With Hope - NYTimes.com

December 23rd, 2008
Advocates of Change in Food Policy Look to Obama With Hope - NYTimes.com
Kim Severson

More Readers Are Picking Up Electronic Books - NYTimes.com

December 24th, 2008
More Readers Are Picking Up Electronic Books - NYTimes.com
Brad Stone & Motoko Rich

New Congress Likely to Meet Before Ruling in Minnesota - NYTimes.com

December 24th, 2008
New Congress Likely to Meet Before Ruling in Minnesota - NYTimes.com
Christina Capecchi

The Rundown - December 24, 2008; 8:00 AM ET - Political Browser  #more#more#more

December 24th, 2008
The Rundown - December 24, 2008; 8:00 AM ET - Political Browser  #more#more#more
Ben Pershing

President-Elect's Holiday Address Offers Prayers and Praise for America's Troops | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more#more#more#more#more#more

December 23rd, 2008
President-Elect's Holiday Address Offers Prayers and Praise for America's Troops | 44 | washingtonpost.com#more#more#more#more#more#more
Phillip Rucker

Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: Baugh Belongs in Quarterback Conversation - washingtonpost.com

December 19th, 2008
Michael Wilbon - Michael Wilbon: Baugh Belongs in Quarterback Conversation - washingtonpost.com
Michael Wilbon

TheStar.com | Junior Hockey | Team Canada's cruising but questions still remain

December 24th, 2008
TheStar.com | Junior Hockey | Team Canada's cruising but questions still remain
Damien Cox

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

December 22nd, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Star treatment for Hodgson at Hershey

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

December 20th, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Troops' numbers add up to solid start

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

December 18th, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Duchene chosen for Top Prospects tilt

There's no "I" in John Tavares | Terry Koshan | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

December 24th, 2008
There's no "I" in John Tavares | Terry Koshan | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Terry Koshan

Friday, December 19, 2008

Thursday, December 18, 2008

BBC NEWS | Americas | Canada's black gold oil rush

December 10th, 2008
BBC NEWS | Americas | Canada's black gold oil rush
Sarah Shenker

granma.cu - Reflections of Fidel: Sailing against the tide

December 5th, 2008
granma.cu - Reflections of Fidel: Sailing against the tide
Refelection of Fidel
Fidel Castro

In Search of the Next Josh Hamilton - WSJ.com

December 18th, 2008
In Search of the Next Josh Hamilton - WSJ.com
Nando Di Fino

Indie Wrestlers Bleed for Cheers - WSJ.com

December 18th, 2008
Indie Wrestlers Bleed for Cheers - WSJ.com
Marshall Crook

How Cheap Is Too Cheap? - WSJ.com

December 18th, 2008
How Cheap Is Too Cheap? - WSJ.com
Neal Templin

Comment:

Wow, Neal Templin a reason to read the Journal

Obama's Basketball-Playing Cabinet Has Everyone Wanting In on Game - WSJ.com

December 18th, 2008
Obama's Basketball-Playing Cabinet Has Everyone Wanting In on Game - WSJ.com
Amy Chozick

The Denouement of Howard Dean? - The Fix#more#more

December 18th, 2008
The Denouement of Howard Dean? - The Fix#more#more
Chris Cilliza

Magazine Preview - Between Obama and the Press - NYTimes.com

December 17th, 2008
Magazine Preview - Between Obama and the Press - NYTimes.com
Mark Leibovich

Obama and the Transparency Trap - The Fix#more#more#more

December 18th, 2008
Obama and the Transparency Trap - The Fix#more#more#more
Chris Cilliza

Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush asks for pardon - washingtonpost.com

December 18th, 2008
Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush asks for pardon - washingtonpost.com
Qassim Abdul-Zahra

Linda Diebel - Political Decoder

December 18th, 2008
Linda Diebel - Political Decoder
Linda Diebel

PART 12: Native inmates face 'systemic discrimination' | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 18th, 2008
PART 12: Native inmates face 'systemic discrimination' | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

Quinn to return to 'special place' | Mike Zeisberger | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

December 18th, 2008
Quinn to return to 'special place' | Mike Zeisberger | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Mike Zeisberger

Aid for homeless is street legal | Michele Mandel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 18th, 2008
Aid for homeless is street legal | Michele Mandel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Michele Madel

Toronto's Transit Commission: Answers Just a Rap Beat Away





After several viewing’s of Toronto’s latest You Tube sensation, a music video titledI get on (the TTC) a thought of epic proportion flew from the dark caverns of my mind through the dilapidated keys of my aging laptop,perhaps Scarborough Rapper, Randal Paul should challenge TTC Chair Adam Giambrone to an all out battle with Giambrone Commissionaires seat on the line. It appears at least from the video as though the young man from Toronto`s eastside known as Randal Paul has a sharp head on his shoulders, modern ideas in his head and an entourage of one, and that more than we can say about the TTC`s current Commish.




Zee






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Tis the Season . . . for Taxi Robbery

On Wednesday evening at around 10:00 p.m. in an overflowing suburb somewhere north of the Peace Bridge a veteran taxi driver escaped with his life following an encounter with a knife welding female and her boyfriend, the apparent puppet master and ring leader.



Two females accompanied by one volatile male with his hood pulled over his eye’s jump into a cab outside of a local supermarket.



The veteran hack, luckily, caught the "play" slammed on his breaks and made for the door handle before, upon the male passenger request the female directly behind the drive produced a large kitchen knife which was used to subdue the driver when it was placed under his troat.



The taxi driver escaped without injury and managed to wrestle away the hoodlums only leverage (the knife) which was left behind for review by the counties finest.



Cab drivers have long known the Holiday Season to be not only the most rewarding time of year to be behind the wheel but also the most dangerous. Money, for everyone is at a paramount during the "festive" season and cab drivers often make quick victims too hungry, spin-less Cretan’s look to make a quick buck. It’s easy for the hoodlum, who does not need to worry about things like security, vigilantism or coincidence which could get him/her caught during a bank robbery or convenience store heist, taxi robbing is more of a one on one affair, except when it’s a one on three like Wednesday evening. This year the International Financial crisis that grips almost the entire planet has created an elevated risk for neighbourhood taxis’, robberies are up, thefts are up, gas prices are high and price, physical, emotional and financial of doing is business is just too high.



A Wiseman once said "never look a gift horse in the mouth" and it’s probably a good idea but I suggest not pissing of the guy that going to be driving your drunk ass home on New Years Eve.



Zee






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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

How Apple Could Survive Without Steve Jobs - WSJ.com

December 17th, 2008
How Apple Could Survive Without Steve Jobs - WSJ.com
Justin Scheck and Nick Wingfield

granma.cu -

December 16th, 2008
granma.cu -
Reflection of Castro
Fidel Castro

Win could put Big Drama in Derby field - Horse Racing - MiamiHerald.com

December 14th, 2008
Win could put Big Drama in Derby field - Horse Racing - MiamiHerald.com
Jim Freer

Out-of-town horses excel at Calder - Horse Racing - MiamiHerald.com

December 14th, 2008
Out-of-town horses excel at Calder - Horse Racing - MiamiHerald.com
Jim Freer

Fort Erie faces no racing in 2009 - Horse Racing - MiamiHerald.com

December 16th, 2008
Fort Erie faces no racing in 2009 - Horse Racing - MiamiHerald.com
The Sports Network

Ex-WWE star Lashley wins MMA debut - Wrestling - MiamiHerald.com

December 14th, 2008
Ex-WWE star Lashley wins MMA debut - Wrestling - MiamiHerald.com
Rodolfo R. Roman

Assets Seized at Company Suspected of Funneling Money to Iran - NYTimes.com

December 17th, 2008
Assets Seized at Company Suspected of Funneling Money to Iran - NYTimes.com
Anahad O'Connor

Holyfield, 46, Will Soon Fight for His Fifth Title - NYTimes.com

December 16th, 2008
Holyfield, 46, Will Soon Fight for His Fifth Title - NYTimes.com
Mike Tierney

2010: The Year of the Dynasty? - The Fix#more#more

December 16th, 2008
2010: The Year of the Dynasty? - The Fix#more#more
Chris Cilliza

Michael Wilbon - Zorn, Redskins Shouldn't Panic Over a False Start - washingtonpost.com

December 16th, 2008
Michael Wilbon - Zorn, Redskins Shouldn't Panic Over a False Start - washingtonpost.com
Michael Wilbon

PART 11: Native treatment in jails a 'national disgrace' | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 16th, 2008
PART 11: Native treatment in jails a 'national disgrace' | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

PART 10: Aboriginal policing | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 15th, 2008
PART 10: Aboriginal policing | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

PART 9: Refuge for homeless | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 12th , 2008
PART 9: Refuge for homeless | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

PART 8: Traditional medicine | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 14th, 2008
PART 8: Traditional medicine | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

PART 7: The elder and the Native artist | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 12th, 2008
PART 7: The elder and the Native artist | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

PART 6: Victim of the streets | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 11th, 2008
PART 6: Victim of the streets | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

Monday, December 15, 2008

Friday, December 12, 2008

Whither McCain? - The Fix#more#more#more

December 12th, 2008
Whither McCain? - The Fix#more#more#more
Chris Cilliza
Is the man in the arena gone? Or just on a temporary hiatus?

IL-Senate: Between Rod and a Hard Place - The Fix#more

December 12th, 2008
IL-Senate: Between Rod and a Hard Place - The Fix#more
Chris Cilliza

TheStar.com | Junior Hockey | Ottawa routs Generals 10-0 in OHL

December 12th, 2008
TheStar.com | Junior Hockey | Ottawa routs Generals 10-0 in OHL
The Canadian Press

TheStar.com | Sports | Toronto FC acquires Dwayne De Rosario

December 12th, 2008
TheStar.com | Sports | Toronto FC acquires Dwayne De Rosario
Cathal Kelly

TheStar.com | GTA | Why some city taxis refuse short trips

December 12th, 2008
TheStar.com | GTA | Why some city taxis refuse short trips
Kenyon Wallace

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

December 12th, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::: "Extent of Eriksson injury still unknown"
Extent of Eriksson injury still unknown

Blue Jays for sale? | Bob Elliott | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

December 12th, 2008
Blue Jays for sale? | Bob Elliott | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Bob Elliott

Having troubles deciding what gifts to give family and friends this holiday season? Why not donate to amateur sport instead | Alison Korn | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

December 12th, 2008
Having troubles deciding what gifts to give family and friends this holiday season? Why not donate to amateur sport instead | Alison Korn | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Alison Korn

Doc had sex with patients | Mike Strobel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 12th, 2008
Doc had sex with patients | Mike Strobel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Mike Stobel

1,000 kids, but only 6 toys | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 12th, 2008
1,000 kids, but only 6 toys | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Joe Warmington

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

December 11th, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Barrie whitewashes Battalion 4-0

Thursday, December 11, 2008

At the Last Subway Stop, a New Exit Strategy - NYTimes.com

December 11th, 2008
At the Last Subway Stop, a New Exit Strategy - NYTimes.com
William Neuman

Bettie Page, Queen of Pinups, Dies at 85 - Obituary (Obit) - NYTimes.com

December 111th, 2008
Bettie Page, Queen of Pinups, Dies at 85 - Obituary (Obit) - NYTimes.com
Robert D. Mcfadden

E. J. Dionne Jr. - Worried on the Left - washingtonpost.com

December 11th, 2008
E. J. Dionne Jr. - Worried on the Left - washingtonpost.com
E.J. Dionne Jr.

Charles Krauthammer - Obama's Plan for a Domestic Transformation - washingtonpost.com

December 11th, 2008
Charles Krauthammer - Obama's Plan for a Domestic Transformation - washingtonpost.com
Charles Krauthammer

RNC Field Sorts Itself Out - The Fix#more

December 11th, 2008
RNC Field Sorts Itself Out - The Fix#more
Chris Cilliza

TheStar.com | GTA | Robot 'not really' his girl, man says

December 11th, 2008
TheStar.com | GTA | Robot 'not really' his girl, man says
Raveena Aulakh

TheStar.com | Sports | Boston Red Sox unveil their new 'Hanging Sox' ball logo

December 11th, 20008
TheStar.com | Sports | Boston Red Sox unveil their new 'Hanging Sox' ball logo
AP

In Hogtown, football fever has gone with the wind and in its place a toxic tonic of ambivalence, indifference and apathy has grown | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

December 11th, 2008
In Hogtown, football fever has gone with the wind and in its place a toxic tonic of ambivalence, indifference and apathy has grown | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun
Steve Simmons

PART 5: First Nations School teaches 'who we are' | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 10th, 2008
PART 5: First Nations School teaches 'who we are' | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
Mark Bonokoski

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Cigar Aficionado | Web Features | Cigar Aficionado Lounge, Humidor Opens in New Cigar Inn

December 2nd, 2008
Cigar Aficionado | Web Features | <i>Cigar Aficionado</i> Lounge, Humidor Opens in New Cigar Inn
David Savona

Cigar Aficionado | Web Features | Federal Judge Overturns Cohiba Case — Again

December 3rd, 2008
Cigar Aficionado | Web Features | Federal Judge Overturns Cohiba Case — Again
Gregory Mottola

Referee makes unique impact in TNA - Other Sports - MiamiHerald.com

December 11th, 2008
Referee makes unique impact in TNA - Other Sports - MiamiHerald.com
Jim Varsallone

Is Illinois the Most Corrupt State? - Capitol Briefing#more#more

December 10th, 2008
Is Illinois the Most Corrupt State? - Capitol Briefing#more#more
Ben Pershing & Paul Kane

Obama Selects Nobel Winner Chu to Run Energy Dept. | 44 | washingtonpost.com

December 10th, 2008
Obama Selects Nobel Winner Chu to Run Energy Dept. | 44 | washingtonpost.com
Steven Mufson & Philip Rucker

Michael Wilbon - Redskins Don't Put Enough on the Line - washingtonpost.com

December 9th, 2008
Michael Wilbon - Redskins Don't Put Enough on the Line - washingtonpost.com

TheStar.com | Opinion | Change of leader just a beginning

December 10th, 2008
TheStar.com | Opinion | Change of leader just a beginning
Star Ed

TheStar.com | Ontario | Labour groups seek 'immediate' $10 minimum wage

December 10th, 2008
TheStar.com | Ontario | Labour groups seek 'immediate' $10 minimum wage
Tracey Tyler

Obama a Marlboro Man? | Lisa Van Dusen | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

December 10th, 2008
Obama a Marlboro Man? | Lisa Van Dusen | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

Be a Good News Bear | Mike Strobel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 10th, 2008
Be a Good News Bear | Mike Strobel | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

PART 4: Hero to the Native children | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 10th, 2008
PART 4: Hero to the Native children | Mark Bonokoski | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

Daily Racing Form - News

December 1st, 2008
Daily Racing Form - News
Frank Mitchell
DRF December Newsletter

Daily Racing Form - News

December 1st, 2008
Daily Racing Form - News
Steve Crist
DRF December Newsletter

Daily Racing Form - News

December 1st, 2008
Daily Racing Form - News
Byron King
DRF December Newsletter

Daily Racing Form - News

December 1st, 2008
Daily Racing Form - News
Alan Shuback
DRF December Newsletter

Daily Racing Form - News

December 1st, 2008
Daily Racing Form - News
Steve Davidowitz
DRF December Newsletter

Thursday, December 4, 2008

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

December 4th, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Saginaw hands Battalion home-ice loss

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

December 4th, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Hodgson, Grachev receive OHL honours

In a Cold Garage, Minnesota's Senate Recount Drags On - washingtonpost.com

December 5th, 2008
In a Cold Garage, Minnesota's Senate Recount Drags On - washingtonpost.com
Eli Saslow

MSNBC 'Hardball' Host Chris Matthews Mulls Run for U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania - washingtonpost.com

December 5th, 2008
MSNBC 'Hardball' Host Chris Matthews Mulls Run for U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania - washingtonpost.com
Howard Kurtz

Red Carpet Rolled Out for the Poor - washingtonpost.com

December 5th, 2008
Red Carpet Rolled Out for the Poor - washingtonpost.com

Bar Hours Worry D.C. Police Union - washingtonpost.com

December 4th, 2008
Bar Hours Worry D.C. Police Union - washingtonpost.com
Theola Labbe-DeBose

Dana Milbank - 'And Tell Me, Mr. CEO, Did You Buckle Your Seat Belt?' - washingtonpost.com

December 4th, 2008
Dana Milbank - 'And Tell Me, Mr. CEO, Did You Buckle Your Seat Belt?' - washingtonpost.com
Dana Milbank

Dion should read his own book | Lorrie Goldstein | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

December 4th, 2008
Dion should read his own book | Lorrie Goldstein | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

Worst side of hockey | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

December 4th, 2008
Worst side of hockey | Steve Simmons | Columnists | Sports | Toronto Sun

Suspend Parliament. Let them cool down | Peter Worthington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 4th, 2008
Suspend Parliament. Let them cool down | Peter Worthington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

Voices in the gallery | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 4th, 2008
Voices in the gallery | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

December 3rd, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::: "Battalion duo invited to Canadian camp"
Battalion duo invited to Canadian camp

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

December 2nd, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::: "Swedish selections disappoint Eriksson"
Swedish selections disappoint Eriksson

-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::

December 1st, 2008
-:: Brampton Battalion Official Website ::
Torrid Tanski chipping in on offence

TheStar.com | Opinion | Coalition deserves chance

December 2nd, 2008
TheStar.com | Opinion | Coalition deserves chance

TheStar.com | Opinion | Harper invokes Bloc bogeyman

December 2nd, 2008
TheStar.com | Opinion | Harper invokes Bloc bogeyman

TheStar.com | NBA | Raptors fire coach Sam Mitchell

December 3rd, 2008
TheStar.com | NBA | Raptors fire coach Sam Mitchell
Doug Smith

Politicians playing with fire | Christina Blizzard | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

December 2nd, 2008
Politicians playing with fire | Christina Blizzard | Columnists | Comment | Toronto Sun

How will soap opera end? | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun

December 2nd, 2008
How will soap opera end? | Joe Warmington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun