Monthly Archives: July 2003

Warring with words

This is pretty sad. Propaganda being the war of words that it is, this is the Iranian governments public response to the withdrawal of Canadian Ambassador Phillp McKinnon. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi on Thursday condemned killing Iranian national … Continue reading

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Hey blog-people!

Listen up blog buddies. Let’s commit a random act of kindness. And yes, there is something in it for you. I’m going to beg here because I have no sales skills, and I’ve no problem being shameless for a friend … Continue reading

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Diplomat recall

Canada’s embassador to Iran Philip MacKinnon has been told to leave. He will be returning to Canada this week. Pulling an embassador out of a country is the strongest diplomatic signal of dissatisfaction one country can give to another. The … Continue reading

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Liberal leadership

Deputy Prime Minister John Manley has dropped out of the liberal leadership race. That leaves Paul Martin and Sheila Copps. World Meters This is oddly compelling. The worldometers ticking out, births, deaths…. You can click over to how many bicycles … Continue reading

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‘Christian’ Lawyers

My apologies to three of my favorite people who happen to have law degrees and who happen to be believers, for putting the title in quotes. :^) It is one thing to be angry for someone, it is quite another … Continue reading

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Idi Amin Dada

The former dictator of Uganda is near death in a Saudi hospital. Amin is on a respirator in and is not expected to last the night. Idi Amin was president from 1971 to 1979 and is responsible for the deaths … Continue reading

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Discontented Americans and Canada

This article got me thinking, perhaps because it is a bit idealistic. In reading about Americans who are moving to Canada, I find myself wishing I could talk to the ones interviewed for this article. I find myself wondering what … Continue reading

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Honesty

My twin became a tenant advocate the past few years after having the landlord from ****. The last few weeks they have not received any mail. This is the time of year the federal government sends out GST cheques and … Continue reading

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