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Enigma no more

Alan Turing, who cracked the German Enigma code in WWII, thus shortening the war and saving thousands of lives, who was then convicted of being gay and committed suicide, at last receives a posthumous Royal Pardon.

Alan Turing, who cracked the German Enigma code in WWII, thus shortening the war and saving thousands of lives, who was then convicted of being gay and committed suicide, at last receives a posthumous Royal Pardon.

Breaking Badder!

A fan of "Breaking Bad" who won a contest to watch the Series Finale with the Cast, has been arrested for making illegal drugs in a cement mixer and running a large drug distributing company.

A fan of “Breaking Bad” who won a contest to watch the Series Finale with the Cast, has been arrested for making illegal drugs in a cement mixer and running a large drug distributing company.

Opposing Views of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

Disgraced, crack-smoking, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford defiantly announces he will run for re-elction in 2014, claiming he is "the best mayor this city ever had" !

Disgraced, crack-smoking, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford defiantly announces he will run for re-elction in 2014, claiming he is “the best mayor this city ever had” !

Canadian Senators should expect “House Calls” from Auditor

"It doesn't add up: 105 Senators and 210 official residences claimed!"

“It doesn’t add up: 105 Senators and 210 official residences claimed!”

The truth about cats and dogs?

A recent study of children age 3-6 revealed that young kids show a marked preference for dogs over cats. [and that suits cats just fine, thank you!]

A recent study of children age 3-6 revealed that young kids show a marked preference for dogs over cats. [and that suits cats just fine, thank you!]

The final passing of the VW Bus

Volkswagon has discontinued production of its iconic Van and the final bus rolled off the assembly line  on December 31st. [Apparently Westfalia failed in the East, South and North as well.]

Volkswagon has discontinued production of its iconic Van and the final bus rolled off the assembly line on December 31st. [Apparently Westfalia failed in the East, South and North as well.]

Happy New Year

The Annual "Penguin Plunge" at Rocky Point.

The Annual “Penguin Plunge” at Rocky Point.

New Year, New Meaning to “Penguin Plunge” in Antarctica

Travellers on a Russian ship stuck in ice at Antarctica since Christmas Eve will have to wait at least until New Year's Day for rescue.

“I assume the Penguin Plunge will be a spectator sport this year!”  Travellers on a Russian research ship stuck in ice at Antarctica since Christmas Eve will have to wait at least until New Year’s Day for rescue.

Rocking the boat

The family of famous American artist Norman Rockwell object to a new biography which claims he was gay.

A new biography of famous American artist Norman Rockwell titled “American Mirror”, claims he was gay.

Give your head a shake!

Hundreds line up for hours to buy a Bobble head doll of disgraced crack-smoking Toronto mayor Rob Ford

Hundreds line up for hours to buy a bobblehead doll of disgraced crack-smoking Toronto mayor Rob Ford