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Margaret Thatcher arrives at the Pearly Gates

"I certainly see room for improvement here!"

“I approve of the Pearls, but I think some other improvements are necessary”

Merchant Cooks the books

Lawyer Tony Merchant and wife Senator Pana relax in their Tax Haven in the Cook Islands

Lawyer Tony Merchant and wife Senator Pana Merchant relax in their Tax Haven in the Cook Islands

Harper “Padaring” to China

Internal memo shows that Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper acquiesced to China's demand that he announce in person that 2 Giant Pandas will be loaned to Canada; [which will cost Canadian zoos $10 million over the next 10 years]

Internal memo shows that Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper acquiesced to China’s demand that he announce, in person, that 2 Giant Pandas will be loaned to Canada; [which will cost Canadian zoos $10 million over the next 10 years]

A woman needs a bicycle…..

Religious police in Saudi Arabia now allow women to ride bikes and motorcycles, but only in specific recreational areas.

Religious police in Saudi Arabia now allow women to ride bikes and motorcycles, but only in specific recreational areas and and accompanied by a male relative.

“King of Cat-Burglars” reaches end of 9 lives

Britain's Peter Scott, who targeted the rich and famous, dies at age 82

Britain’s Peter Scott, who targeted the rich and famous, dies at age 82

Scenes from the Evergreen Line, [in honour of St Patrick]

Mayor Robertson wish to make Vancouver North America's  "Greenest City" comes true, at least for today!

Mayor Robertson’s wish to make Vancouver North America’s “Greenest City” comes true, at least for today!

Turn-Coat!

Scientists say that changing climate and habitat could cause Polar Bears to turn brown

Scientists say that changing climate and habitat could cause Polar Bears to turn brown

One-in-hole: sinking the putter.

Golfer in  disappears into large sink-hole, giving a new meaning to the phrase "sand-trap"

Golfer in Illinois disappears into 18 foot sink-hole, giving a new meaning to the phrase “sand-trap”

Paté de “Faux” Gras?

Eating responsibly

Billionaires, including Bill Gates, invest in plant-based food technologies which create imitation meats and eggs

After the heavenly election….

The job from Hell

The job from Hell              ” Let’s hope this one stays for life!”