Fake Photo Ops

For someone (@LeelaAheer) who's voted against LGBT people since becoming a politician, this is a totally fake "photo op". You have made no "progress". In fact, you rolled back protections for LGBT people We're (mostly) not being fooled. … Continue reading →

the leap manifesto

the leap manifesto "A Call for a Canada Based on Caring for the Earth and One Another" It's time to take action on climate change and on making Canada more like what it COULD be, vs what the right wing / corporations would LIKE it to stay - for the sake of money. How Did the Manifest Come … Continue reading →

The Death of Edmonton’s Indie Music Scene?

On Thursday, November 12, 2015 a meeting hosted by the "Edmonton Arts Council" took place at the Armoury. One bittersweet note, is that in attendance were a lot of people from the local indie music community whose venues don't exist anymore. Not sure if they were there to vent, or as part of a … Continue reading →

Why engagement rings are a scam

A humorous (and informative) video by the very funny College Humor team about diamond engagement rings. Yes, among other things I AM a gemologist - but this is good information - though not particularly for the jewellery … Continue reading →

Chef Jamie Oliver Proves McDonald’s Hamburgers “Unfit for Human Consumption”

OK this is gross! I guess we all knew that McDonald's burgers weren't the best quality in the world or anything, but this video from Chef Jamie Oliver is very eye-opening. Pink Slime? AAK! "Hamburger chef Jamie Oliver has won his long-fought battle against one of the largest fast food … Continue reading →