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A selection of progressive bloggers form Saskatchewan
A Turning Point in the History of Israel? - Joel Kovel speaks in Regina
In which I seek to make Justice Iacobucci's job much easier
Let's note that despite the obvious problems with the Cons' efforts to box in Justice Iacobucci, they do seem to have left open one key opening for him to make reference to the proper role of Parliament despite it having been left out o ... [read more]
On insufficient terms
Impolitical has a detailed review of the Cons' finally-revealed terms of reference for Justice Iacobucci. But the quick takeaway is that it's the bad joke expected from the beginning, featuring an explicit declaration that the executive ... [read more]
Save on Packaging
Cisco System is apparently reducing its packaging, and saving millions of dollars as a direct result. They pay less in materials, postage/shipping, and make better environmental sense. [read more]
For Those Who Don't Think That Texas Is 'Right Wing' Enough ...
The Governor of Texas is a Republican. Both Texas senators are Republicans. Of the 31 federal House Representatives, 20 are Republican and 11 are Democrat. [read more]
David Ahenakew, RIP
Former First Nations leader David Ahenakew has died of cancer. (Globe and Mail) He leaves behind a huge and confusing legacy. RIP. Left: A tale of two Indians: David Ahenakew looks at his awards in 2005. [read more]
The reviews are in
Susan Riley rightly notes that at least one federal party has actually been offering positive ideas for Canada, and notes that it's only unfounded assumptions that have led to those receiving less attention than they deserve: A noble e ... [read more]
So-called "Right-to-Work" advocates oppose democracy
Here's a video clip of a U.S. member of congress taking on the Vice President of the National "Right-to-Work" Committee. Notice how the Right-to-Workers detest the concept of democracy. [read more]
In and Out of Crisis
The Global Financial Meltdown and Left Alternatives Greg Albo, Sam Gindin and Leo Panitch [read more]
Deep thought
Frankly, I'm surprised the Cons haven't taken up wearing team Canada sweaters everywhere they go and using the visual effect to accuse anybody who criticizes them of hating Canada's Olympians. [read more]
Canadian Actor's Belongings Sold On Ebay In Order To Pay For Travel and Funeral
I don't know much about Canadian actor, Corey Haim. I don't think I ever saw any of his movies. I do know that he was 38 when he passed away this week and that he died broke. I guess I find it unfortunate that his mother has bundled up ... [read more]
Saturday Sarah.
By her own admission, Sarah "zoomed over the border" for "socialist" Canadian healthcare. [read more]
High Loonie boon to travelers to the US
However as the article also notes the high loonie will also hurt exporters. While travelers to the US will benefit so will Canadian consumers since the cost of imported goods should decline as our dollars will purchase more in other co ... [read more]
No useful purpose
While I agree with Greg's assessment James Travers' odd conclusion, I'd think it's worth focusing on a couple of other aspects of Travers' concluding words: Iacobucci's document review serves the useful purpose of putting on hold a tes ... [read more]
Christie Blatchford Defends Poor Old Rahim Jaffer - Claiming He's Persecuted ONLY Because He Is A Conservative!
If you have a couple of minutes of your life that you are willing to toss away and waste, you could read Christie Blatchford's idiotic defense of Rahim Jaffer ... [read more]
Saturday Morning Cartoon
Michael E. Uslan has produced a lot of comic book movies. The Swamp Thing movies, the Batman movies (that’s all the Batman movies – good and bad), the Batman Animated series, Catwoman, Constantine and The Spirit. He’s also written some ... [read more]
Pick of the Day: Haircuts By Children
Curtain Razors theatre company has a new series called The Moveable Feast. Today and Sunday at The Room (2115 Retallack St.) from 1-4 p.m., it’s hosting Haircuts by Children. The brainchild of Darren O’Donnell, Artistic Director of Tor ... [read more]
Friday Fun Link - Visualiy Representing the Top 100 Sites on the Internet (March 12, 2010)
A pretty cool visual representation of the Top 100 Sites on the Internet.  [read more]
Former Grand Chief of the Federation of Sask. Indian Nations Seeks New Democrat Federal Nomination
I have to say that I am happy to hear that Chief Lawrence Joseph is seeking the NDP nomination for Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River. The riding is currently held by Conservative MP Rob Clarke. [read more]
Flu
Sorry for the lack of posts -- I've had a horrible flu since Wednesday and finally starting to feel human again tonight, sort of anyway. More soon. [read more]
Ecosocialist to speak in Regina
Joel Kovel will be speaking  on the most pressing issue facing us today. Please forward this information to all who are concerned with our future. [read more]
Death Race 2010 Update
Here’s a link to an article that ran in the Toronto alt-weekly Now a couple of weeks ago. In the first month and a bit of 2010 in Toronto 14 pedestrians were run over and killed by automobiles. That’s insane. Even in Regina, I find, it ... [read more]
March 12-Jacqueline Berting glass sculpture
This panel is from an installation of 200 similar glass panels located in the food court of the Dr. William Riddell Centre at the University of Regina. [read more]
Musical interlude
Orbital - Halcyon and On and On [read more]
Review: Alice in Wonderland
Just read through the prairie dog’s review of Alice in Wonderland, and I can agree on this much: this movie falls flat. Burton seems to have just given up on making a film that’s even entertaining. When Alice is amusing, he fouls it up ... [read more]
How Sad Is That?
This resource is good to have (if you’re homeless in Regina), but it’s a shame it needs to exist at all. For a province and city with a jobless rate of less than 5%, we’re doing something wrong if there are people living on the streets ... [read more]
Friday Afternoon Kitty: Sexy, Sexy Not Safe For Work Edition
What could cheer a person up more than two of babies’ favorite things?  Tits and Kittens! (via The World’s Best Ever) Bom chicka-meow-meow! [read more]
Deep thought
I know a large-C Conservative pollster's survey for an all-caps HYPERCONSERVATIVE propaganda tank is the first place I'd look for accurate information about Canadian public opinion. [read more]
Wendy Sullivan as mental illness?
"Islam indoctrinates its followers to run around the globe murdering people. Examples are September 11, Ecole Polytechnique, gay bashing in the Netherlands, the stoning of women in Somalia… the list goes on. [read more]
Six In The Morning: FNUniv, Mississipi Proms, Oilberta
1 TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations made governance concessions and politicians, faculty and staff flew to Ottawa to plea for the reversal of cuts but the feds say First Nations University’s federal fund ... [read more]