Archive | November 2013

“For Beer-hold, I bring you glad tidings!”

Many churches, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, are endorsing "Beer services" such as"Beer and Hymns","Church-in-a-pub", as a way to attract new members

Many churches, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, are endorsing Beer services such as”Beer and Hymns”,”Theology on Tap” and “Church-in-a-pub”, as a way to attract new members

Lulu Lemon Drops

Lululemon  stock plunges after CEO Chip Wilson states that women's large thighs "rubbing" rather than poor quality fabric is to blame for the premature wear and pilling of his yoga pants

Lululemon stock plunges after CEO Chip Wilson states that women’s large thighs “rubbing” rather than poor quality fabric is to blame for the premature wear and pilling of his yoga pants

The Grizzly Truth: Don’t stand up and be counted!

Scientists say that the B.C. Government vastly overestimates Grizzly bear numbers in order to justify trophy hunting.

Scientists say that the B.C. Government vastly overestimates Grizzly bear numbers in order to justify trophy hunting.

Ron Ford sings a new tune, [Cockaigne]

A subdued Rob Ford apologized this morning after a new video surfaced showing him in an intoxicated state swearing and threatening violence.

A subdued Rob Ford apologized this morning after a new video surfaced showing him severely intoxicated  swearing, ranting and threatening violence. [Cockaigne: an Overture by Elgar and a metaphor for gluttony and drunkenness]

Suffering from PMO?

 Senator Pamela Wallin, suspended for expense claim fraud, claims the suspension was a "flawed process" and a "sad day for democracy".

Senator Pamela Wallin, suspended for expense claim fraud, claims the suspension was a “flawed process” a witch hunt engineered by the Prime Minister, and a “sad day for democracy”.

Guy Fawkes Day

"Remember, remember the fifth of November for gunpowder, treason and plot...."

“Remember, remember the fifth of November for gunpowder, treason and plot….”

Ryder takes a fall

Canadian cyclist and tour de  winner Ryder Hesjedal admits to using performance enhancing drugs for a brief period 10 years ago

Canadian cycling hero and Giro d-Italia winner Ryder Hesjedal admits to using performance enhancing drugs for a brief period 10 years ago

The ChangeLNG

Gordon Wilson, a former NDP MLA, now a Clark Liberal supporter, who has been sharply critical of liquid natural gas development, has  been appointed by Premier Christy Clark to the plum position of LNG-Buy B.C. advocate

Gordon Wilson, a former NDP MLA, now a Clark Liberal supporter, who has been sharply critical of liquid natural gas development, has been appointed by Premier Christy Clark to the plum position of LNG-Buy B.C. advocate

“Off with their heads!” says King Stephen

Prime minister Stephen Harper pressures conservative caucus to suspend Senators Brazeau, Wallin and Duffy in expense-claims-scandal.

Prime minister Stephen Harper pressures conservative caucus to suspend Senators Brazeau, Wallin and Duffy in expense-claims-scandal.

Cracked!

Toronto Police Chief announces that they have the infamous video that allegedly shows Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine.

Toronto Police Chief announces that they have the infamous video that allegedly shows Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine.