ABCs: D-
Abbott, B.C Education Minister, vows to make reading a top priority; appoints Dockendorf “Superintendent of Reading”, but fails to mention specifics or consult teachers.
The Solution to London’s Olympic Transit Woes?
Chitty, Chitty Bang Bus
Pay the piper! B.C. Premier Christy Clark asks Alberta Premier Alison Redford for larger share of oil revenues in exchange for Pipeline crossing B.C.
“Pipe Dreams”: Alberta Premier says not a chance
Downward Mobility?
Hell’s Angels intend to relocate from White Rock to Surrey.
[White Rock, Black Angels]
Double-Double Duty? G.I. [Cup of] Joe
Canadian Military advertises job post for “coffee commando”: clerk who’s main duties are to “prepare coffee orders, set up commanding officer’s coffee and control coffee inventory and revenue “
British Bus drivers get lost taking American and Australian Athletes to the Olympic Village
Could this be part of Britain’s strategy to win the lion’s share of medals at the Games?
Drones vs. Cranes
Over citizens’ protests, Britain installs rooftop missiles on residential buildings for Olympic security.
In other news, Texas moves to protect Crane nesting sites on Private land.
Wei, “The Mistress-Killer”, China’s best-known Private Eye, is also a violinist and Dvorak enthusiast
sung to the tune of Dvorak’s “Humouresque”
Latest studies show that children who live with dogs and cats are sick less often
“A poodle a day keeps the Dr. away”
“Ask not for whom the bridge tolls…”
B.C. Liberal Government spends $400,000 advertising Port Mann toll bridge.
In related news, 8 high-profile MLA’s won’t run for Christy Clark’s Liberals in next election.
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 