Monthly Archives: January 2007

Arar, Canada, the US and the rest of us

Ottawa will announce a multimillion dollar compensation package for Maher Arar on Friday, CTV News has learned. The package includes personal compensation of more than $10 million, a $2-million payment for Arar’s legal fees, and an official apology, CTV’s Ottawa … Continue reading

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Carl and Vicki Peterson update

On August 24, 2006 I posted the strange and sad story of Carl and Vicki Peterson of Tulsa Oklahoma. She had been a televangelist and musician in the Word of Faith movement, he had been a prominent psychiatrist. The post has … Continue reading

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Northern Voice 2007

For the 3rd year a technology and blogging conference is being held at the University of British Columbia. This year it is being held February 23-24, 2007. The information and registration site is here. Friday night is called Moose Camp.:^) It’s … Continue reading

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New Zealand government goes to Google to shut down controversial blog

I mentioned that a controversial blog that is causing an uproar in New Zealand had incurred the wrath of Children, Youth and Family Services. So much so the Chief Executive of Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand, Head of CYFS … Continue reading

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‘propaganda blitzkreig’:^)

I’ve been reading Mel White’s book, Religion Gone Bad; The Hidden Danger of the Religious Right and I’m surprised. If you got in my face and asked me why I’m surprised, I suppose I’d try to stammer out I had hidden expectations, … Continue reading

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Triumphalism

“Do you love me? Then feed my sheep. Don’t feed on my sheep!” nakedpastor – May 2006 David is a minister, and an artist (some of his artwork is on his blog). He is a man who has walked away … Continue reading

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New Zealand government angry and embarrassed by CYFS watch blog

New Zealand is in an uproar over a website that is naming and shaming employees that work for Child, Youth and Family Services. The blog which has about 54 posts based on emails this month is run anonymously; a whistle blowing, complaint site of sorts. Heartbreaking … Continue reading

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MySpace sues spammer

A guy who has called himself The Spam King is facing the wrath of MySpace. The suit was filed in Los Angeles U.S. District Court and MySpace is asking for damages under the federal Can-Spam law in addition to California … Continue reading

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