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Bad Apple?

I’m always shocked by the fickle nature of the stock market, but I have to say I’m doubly shocked by Apple’s stunning overnight meltdown. I mean, the company is very profitable, just less profitable...

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PET, RIP

Although I found out last night, I haven’t yet posted about it. Former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau died yesterday. The greatest politician that Canada has yet produced was 80, but still...

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Warning: Bad Joke

So let me get this straight. Politicians have been telling us for years that there is too much sex and violence on television, in music, and in video games. Then they nominate two guys for President...

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Canadian Election Goes To Pot?

We’re having our own election here in Canada on November 27, and our company is even doing some work for one of the parties. Happily, it’s the party that I support. Most interesting about this election...

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Doris Day for PM!

Canadian politician Stockwell Day, leader of the Canadian Alliance Party, has said that, if elected Prime Minister, he will call a referendum on any subject as long as 3% of the electorate sign a...

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Murder In A Small Town

The Globe and Mail reports on this strange tale of murder in small town Ontario. Creepy. from Consolation ChampsMurder In A Small Town

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Another Liberal Majority?

The CBC and CTV networks are projecting a third consecutive Liberal majority government here in Canada. I’m pleased. We don’t seem to have as much trouble voting decisively here (!). Maybe the five...

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Scared Straight?

Scared Straight? (via Neale) from Consolation ChampsScared Straight?

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So Long, Joey Ramone…

So long Joey Ramone from Consolation ChampsSo Long, Joey Ramone…

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Dumb Politicians

Alas, we here in Canada also have dumb politicians. (via textism) from Consolation ChampsDumb Politicians

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Charles Templeton

Charles Templeton died today. You might not know who he is, but in the 1940s, he was a very well-known evangelist and a close friend of Billy Graham. Eventually he went on to become a respected...

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9/11

I don’t have the words, but today will never be forgotten… from Consolation Champs9/11from Consolation Champs9/11

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Tamim Ansary

Read this letter from Afghani-American writer Tamim Ansary, and then forward the link to everyone you know. Thanks, Caterina, for posting it. from Consolation ChampsTamim Ansary

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Lunacy

“In one cross-country flight, he said, passengers reported two men “plotting” earnestly in Arabic. They turned out to be Jews praying in Hebrew for a safe flight.” Passengers are being removed from...

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CNN Goof?

Salt Lake City Airport workers arrested: The interesting thing about this article is it names Salt Lake City’s mayor as Mel Lastman, who is Toronto’s mayor. Coincidence? Or the work of a stupid person?...

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CNN Goof

Yup, I searched, and Salt Lake City’s mayor is Rocky Anderson. Strange that CNN would goof so badly… from Consolation ChampsCNN Gooffrom Consolation ChampsCNN Goof

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Sentenced To Freedom

92-year old Coval Russell pleaded not to be let out of jail. Days after he was released, he was found dead. What a strange and sad case. It shows us how elderly people need to feel a part of the...

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Reading is Fundamental, President Bush

I know he don’t read good, but I think President Bush should read James Fallows’ article in the upcoming November issue of The Atlantic before he goes off invading. You should read it, too. from...

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“The Guy Who Tried To Kill My Dad”

Dubya reveals his real motivation for wanting to attack Iraq. from Consolation Champs“The Guy Who Tried To Kill My Dad”

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Call Me Blue

Libertarian candidate Star Jones is seeking to be the first “blue guy” to be elected to the Senate. His opponents include someone from the Green Party. from Consolation ChampsCall Me Blue

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