15Jun 2012 by R&O 4 Comments

The plight of poor Lennox

Animals
On May 19, 2010 Lennox, a 7 year old American Bulldog Lab cross, was seized by Belfast City Council Dog Warden in Ireland and locked away in a secret location awaiting euthanization. Lennox is not an aggressive dog and, according to his family, has had absolutely no issues with humans or other dogs during his short life. He's simply a victim of the Belfast Council's war against perceived 'vicious breeds' and falls within their guidelines of animals that must be euthanized for no other reasons than fear and predjudice. Lennox's family was threatened by the Belfast dog warden who advised them over the phone “If you do not sign him over to us to be destroyed then you will most certainly lose your job as we will force a prosecution…
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23May 2012 by R&O No Comments
Gypsie leaves our neighbourhood

Gypsie leaves our neighbourhood

Animals
Gypsie the dog has left the neighbourhood and we'll all miss her, even our buddy Benjamin who was at the receiving end of her bark from time to time. The neighbours who took the time to stop and say hello will miss seeing her walks up and down our street accompanied by the three members of her family. Losing a pet is extremely hard for most of us as they take an important place within the family structure and tend to navigate their way through our lives, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. They become such a part of our families that life without them is unimaginable but, due to their unfairly short lifespans, they leave us far too soon. Gypsie was a sweet little thing, defensive…
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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.
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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…
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