Category Archives: politics
Dylan Ratigan explains what’s wrong with politics
(Yes, it’s money.)
Thanks, Jack
I’m flattered you liked my rally signs:
How to register to vote by mail in Canada
The Elections Canada web site is very confusing. If you wish to register to vote by mail in Canada, download one of two “Application for Registration and Special Ballot” forms: For electors residing in Canada For Canadian citizens residing outside … Continue reading
Why UBB charges are bullshit
Cogeco charges $1.50 per GB. Amazon charges 14¢ per GB. Netflix estimates they pay 3¢/GB. Netflix figures the ISPs’ cost per GB is under a penny. So they’re charging 15,000% markup. 15,000%.
TSA news roundup from Bruce Schneier
Bruce has done a fantastic job summarizing the backlash to the TSA’s plan to take naked pictures of and/or molest you as a precondition of boarding an airplane: There’s humour, outrage, and just a wee bit o’ corruption: Michael Chertoff, … Continue reading
Using Google refine to produce a list of Ontario’s private schools
Last week, I excitedly read the announcement and watched the screencasts of Google Refine 2.0. Today, I used it to transform this hot mess of HTML: Into this structured data goodness:
Oh John McCain, make it stop
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c It Gets Worse PSA www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Rally to Restore Sanity
Good news, Canadian style
Jim Prentice, former industry minister and suckup to american media companies — he authored the horrid copyright “reform” bill — has resigned: “I am closing the door on political life,” he said, stressing his support for Mr. Harper and the … Continue reading