08May 2012 by R&O No Comments

Kelly Thomas Beating Video

Of Interest, The Law
Two Fullerton, California police officers were charged in the beating death of Kelly Thomas but the release of graphic audio/video will ensure they serve much deserved jail time. Audio from a participating police officer's recording device has been matched to security camera footage, revealing the events as they unfold in real time. And what it reveals is truly shocking. At one point, 6 Fullerton police officers are piled on top of 130 lb. Kelly Thomas, using tasers, flashlights, batons and fists to reduce him to the latest very-public victim of police brutality. The video made me sick and, much like the Rodney King video, reveals how some cops are bullies with a license to abuse and injure society's weak and defenseless.
Read More
23Apr 2012 by R&O 1 Comment
Thieving Douche

Thieving Douche

Assholes, Of Interest, People
It takes a certain amount of douchiness to rob your employer, especially one that you've only known for a three days. Such is the tale of woe from Chris Parry, part-owner of Vancouver's fabulous Fray Restaurant, when he hired Michael Bothner to replace his departing front-of-house manager. Michael seemed to be keen, motivated and up to the task. But after only three shifts he stopped showing up for work, coinciding with the theft of the restaurant's nightly cash drop. Coincidence? Possibly, but it all points to a douche-bag who would sign on to gainful employment then slip a thieving knife into the backs of honest business owners who did nothing more than offer him gainful employment. Whatta douche. Here's the details lifted from Fray's website: You know you’ve made a…
Read More
19Apr 2012 by R&O No Comments

Rocket Man

Of Interest
I'm not sure how long this video will last on YouTube so have a look while you can. The CBC reported that this clown drove his motorbike at speeds reaching close to 300 km/h through midday Victoria area highway traffic, weaving around and BETWEEN cars, then posting his/her exploits online for all to view. Everyone. Including the police. Speed doesn't matter when you're being tracked on the internet via your IP address so he/whe will eventually be caught and punished. But what can you do with someone that's obviously insane? His/her behaviour is obviously that of lunatic. Really! Like, who would post the video online? UPDATE: Saanich police have seized the blue Yahama motorcycle seen in a viral YouTube video hitting speeds up to 299 kilometres an hour on the…
Read More
27Jan 2012 by R&O No Comments

Glen fades gracefully

Celebrities, Entertainment, Music, Of Interest, People
Glen Campbell has alzheimer's and is slowly fading away. But he's fading away gracefully. A case in point is his last album Ghost on the Canvas, released in September of 2011. It's a masterwork of modern studio-conceived pop songs with enough twangy bits to keep the country fans interested. Some of the tracks are intertwined with hints and vague references to his past hits which makes you feel like you're listening to music you know. This album is probably his last as his memory is fading quickly, so much so that he can't remember visiting the doctors that are treating him or even recording the album. A sad ending to a troubled artist who's had his issues with alcohol, drugs, marriage and the law. To be clear, I don't like…
Read More