My Cyber Trek
Since I’m now laid off for the season (it’s difficult to roof in the winter) and I have way too much time on my hands I thought I would take a leisurely cruise through the interwebs and explore the scenery. However I was not satisfied with taking one of the more traditional routes. No, I did my exploring off the beaten path and what I discovered ranged from amusing to strange to downright creepy. It’s little wonder why few folk venture where I did. So without further delay, here are a few places of interest I stumbled upon during my travels on the internet bush roads. Area 404... continue reading
Life and Death
Although this post is a departure from my usual ramblings on politics it is important nevertheless and I felt compelled to share it. The subject matter is, you guessed it, life and death. This has significant meaning in my case as we recently lost a dear family friend – a kind and gentle soul – whose passing I’m still trying to come to terms with in my own way. At the beginning of the month the Guardian ran a series of photographs (click image above to enlarge) by German photographer Walter Schels and his partner Beate Lakotta. The series involved photos of subjects both before and... continue reading
Interesting Net Facts
Maintaining an online presence can be hard work at the best of times but more often than not it is quite rewarding. I’ve made many friends during my travels through cyberspace and came across some very interesting sites. All of this made me think about the internet in general and how much it has changed over the years. Remember those silly table-based HTML pages that were so popular when the web was young? Have you ever wondered what was the very first DOT COM? Yes, I do in fact have that answer. The Domain Name system (DNS) which translates computer host names into IP addresses was created... continue reading
Dr. Feelgood In the House?
Motley Crue wasn’t the only performance taking place at the MTS Centre here in Winnipeg last Friday night. The topic of discussion round these parts hasn’t concentrated so much on the action on stage as it has on the action that took place in the stands. It seems a couple of concertgoers, egged on by the crowd, threw caution to the wind and engaged in some … how shall I say … amorous behaviour. Not only that, it was captured on video and posted to YouTube. The video depicts a blond woman grinding her hips while on top of her partner. While looking at the footage it’s... continue reading
SI Interviews Stephen Harper
As the Winter Olympics draws near, Michael Farber of Sports Illustrated conducted an interview with PM Stephen Harper. Of course we all know that in addition to being a student of history and political science, PM Harper is also a huge hockey buff. One day he may even find the time to finish that book on the topic he loves so much. Did you know that he had dreams of playing in the NHL? Did you know that if given the chance he would trade politics for playing pro hockey? Here is a little snippet of the excerpt of their conversation that unfortunately didn’t make it to print. SI.com: Given... continue reading
Shelter Me 36-Hour Outdoor Challenge
Sean Goulet works with the Lighthouse Mission and he has come up with a unique way to bring attention to the plight of the homeless … he’s going to join them. From February 4-6th Sean will be spending 36 hours living on the mean (and bitterly cold) streets of Winnipeg. He will also spend 2 nights sleeping outside in a tent pitched on the roof of the Lighthouse Mission. The goal of this exercise is to not only raise awareness of this important issue but hopefully raise some much needed funds as well. They have even set up an account on Twitter so that you can follow Sean during his daily... continue reading
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