08Nov 2009 by R&O 2 Comments

The Invisible Candidate

Politics
Diana Dilworth, the New West-Coquitlam candidate in the byelection campaign, is being referred to by The Vancouver Sun and NDP candidate Fin Donnelly as The Invisible Candidate. Why? Because she won't participate in all-candidate debates or media interviews which is odd behaviour for someone that's been a public official since 1999. The Conservative Party appears to have told Dilworth and other Tory candidates in the four federal byelections being held Monday to steer clear of reporters and other candidates. Isn't that an odd request for a party looking for votes? Dilworth seems to be running on her party's brand name which has enjoyed a strong performance over the past year. That's fair enough but what does it tell us about the candidate? Little or nothing. Her web site is chock…
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06Nov 2009 by R&O No Comments

Death Star Canteen

Silly Stuff
I've not had much to say over the last few days. Let's just say I'm having some 'alone' time, OK? Meanwhile I suggest you watch the video for some hearty laughs. Be warned that it contains that nasty 'F' word.
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02Nov 2009 by R&O No Comments

Brainy Burglars

Of Interest
The following is probably the best definition of complete idiocy I've ever encountered. Have a look at these bumbling idiot's pictures and read the following Associated Press article from October 28 2008 originally posted on accessatlanta.com. CARROLL, Iowa — Police had no trouble identifying two men accused of trying to break into a Carroll apartment. Police were responding to a call about an attempted burglary when they pulled over a car matching the alleged suspects' vehicle. Inside the car, officers found two men with their faces blackened with permanent marker. Police said the caller described two men with painted faces attempting to break into an apartment Friday night before driving off. Matthew McNelly, 23, and Joey Miller, 20, were arrested at gunpoint after officers were told they might be armed.…
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28Oct 2009 by R&O No Comments

Healing

Cancer
It's been 4 weeks since my surgery and my body is healing merrily as I grit my teeth and endure daytime TV and cabin fever. I'm still unable to sit for an extended period of time and driving is out of the question so I spend most of my time lying on the couch or bed and doing whatever I can to keep myself entertained. It seems like years since I was originally diagnosed but the last 4 weeks have flown by at an incredible speed as I sit in my home and watch the world go by from the living room window. I've gone for a few short (very short) walks but I live in a very hilly neighbourhood and it can be a tad challenging to scale the…
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