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“You won’t be home for Christmas”

Russian President [Grinch] Putin,  tells the 95,000 workers preparing for the Sochi Olympic Winter Games that they will have no Christmas holiday as they will be expected to work straight through to the March 18th Paralympics Opening

Russian President [Grinch] Putin, tells the 95,000 workers preparing for the Sochi Olympic Winter Games that they will have no Christmas holiday as they will be expected to work straight through to the March 18th Paralympics Opening

Love of Money: Tax Fraud Games

Jim Love, Canadian Mint Chairman and advisor to the Federal Finance Department and to former Prime Minister Arthur Meighan, helped several wealthy Canadians transfer 8 million dollars to off-shore accounts in a tax-avoidance scheme

Jim Love, Canadian Mint Chairman and advisor to the Federal Finance Department and to former Prime Minister Arthur Meighan, helped several wealthy Canadians transfer 8 million dollars to off-shore accounts in a tax-avoidance scheme

Pole-cats?

Bite TV holds auditions for a new reality show, "Battle Cats" in which cats, ["cathletes"] will compete in pole-dancing ,wall-climbing, balance beam and laser ring. [The winner receives a "cat-ass-trophy"]

Bite TV holds auditions for a new reality show, “Battle Cats” in which cats, [“cathletes”] will compete in pole-dancing ,wall-climbing, balance beam and laser ring. [The winner receives a “cat-ass-trophy”]

Pat Pimm: Backing the wrong horse

The B.C Agriculture Minister is rebuked for pressuring the independent  Agricultural Land Commission to allow the development of a rodeo ground, race track and parking lot on high-quality farmland.

The B.C Agriculture Minister is rebuked for pressuring the independent Agricultural Land Commission to allow the development of a rodeo ground, race track and parking lot on high-quality farmland.

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.

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

A load of crocs?

Caimans, [alligators], have invaded ponds in the Olympic golf course in Rio de Janerio. [They breed and thrive in the sewage-rich lagoons nearby. Could Alligator-wrestling be the next Olympic demonstration Sport?]

Caimans, [alligators], have invaded ponds in the Olympic golf course in Rio de Janeiro. They breed and thrive in the sewage-rich lagoons nearby. [Could Alligator-wrestling be the next Olympic demonstration Sport?]

“Roll” models?

A "Pediatrics" study criticizes pro athletes such as Serena Williams who are paid big fees to endorse junk food sending mixed messages to kids.

A “Pediatrics” study criticizes pro athletes such as Serena Williams who are paid big fees to endorse junk food sending mixed messages to kids.

He shoots, he scores?

Andy Warhol's portrait of hockey great Wayne Gretzky is expected to fetch over $200,000 at auction. [Next up, Gretzky's portrait of Warhol?]

Andy Warhol’s portrait of hockey great Wayne Gretzky is expected to fetch over $200,000 at auction. [Next up, Gretzky’s portrait of Warhol?]