Blog Notes

We’re back – for now.

The move to the new server isn’t yet complete, as the techs continue to wrestle with an ornery database. Thus, don’t be surprised if we go offline again as they work their way through the mess.

September 14, 2022: Reader Tips

Tonight we continue on with our music countdown. Here is the 17th most popular song in each of five decades:

Your best tips, musical or otherwise, are much appreciated!

Blog Notes

Those of you who visit regularly will no doubt have noticed the increasing episodes of downtime when the blog has been unreachable.

The host company is currently working at the long-promised migration to a more robust server. It’s not easy, it’s a large move. So if you encounter difficulty reaching the site over the next day or two, that’s why. If they have problems that result in a prolonged outage, I’ll keep you updated as best I’m able via my Twitter feed, @katewerk.

Thanks to everyone for your patience, I know it’s been frustrating for us all.

Bad News Is No News

David Menzies;

On Tuesday, a knifeman is alleged to have entered the premises of Global News Toronto. Allegedly, the knifeman is or was a Global employee. The rest of the story remains murky, although we do know several police cruisers and a paramedic rushed to the scene.

So, what, pray tell, happened? And why is there no news coverage? After all, the age-old saying in the news biz is, “if it bleeds it leads.” But apparently not at Global News. Especially if an insider was the alleged attacker.

The Toronto Police Service confirms there was an incident but, oddly, no charges were laid. Other than that, no comment.

Your Moral And Intellectual Superior

They’re afraid.

Video here.

Update: Damage control

And The Inflation Will Deflate Itself

Money from trees;

The new measures are “sufficiently targeted that we are confident they will not contribute to inflation,” Trudeau said Tuesday in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, where his caucus is meeting. “We are retaining fiscal firepower and at the same time ensuring that those who need support don’t get left behind.”

Economists have already begun to warn Trudeau against measures that could worsen inflationary pressures. Since last week, three of the country’s largest commercial lenders — Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Bank of Montreal and Bank of Nova Scotia — have released reports expressing concern over using revenue windfalls for additional spending. […]

The government’s affordability measures come as the central bank aggressively tightens policy, raising the benchmark overnight interest rate by 75 basis points to 3.25 per cent last week. That move gave Canada the highest policy rate among major advanced economies.

Everything is transitory: New Inflation Numbers Mean the U.S. Economy Is Destined for ‘Hard Landing’

“De-Energization”

Third world status coming right up.

California Public Utilities Commission- Utility Public Safety Power Shutoff Plans

Utilities may temporarily turn off power to specific areas to reduce the risk of fires caused by electric infrastructure. This action is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) or “de-energization.”

Pacific Gas and Electric- Prepare for a PSPS

A PSPS means you could be without power for several days. We know it will be a hardship and want to help you prepare in advance. Use the following tips to get ready for, and stay safe during, a PSPS.

Oh, The Humanity

National Post- ‘Misgendering’ incident plunges Green Party of Canada into renewed turmoil

Just one year after its partial meltdown during the 2021 federal election, the Green Party of Canada is once again in crisis over an incident of “misgendering.”

It all started at a Sept. 3 media event in Vancouver kicking off the party’s leadership contest. In a Zoom appearance, Interim Leader Amita Kuttner was identified using a caption bearing the pronouns “she/elle.”

Devine’s Upgraders, Part 1

Brian Zinchuk’s first in a six part series on the two heavy oil upgraders built in the late 80s/early 90s that have become fundamental to today’s Saskatchewan economy;

If you had followed Saskatchewan politics in the 1990s, you would have thought the world was ending as a result of the Grant Devine Progressive Conservative government’s two signature megaprojects, the heavy oil upgraders in Lloydminster and Regina.

With oil price fluctuations dramatically hurting their economics, the Alberta government couldn’t abandon its investment in the Bi-Provincial Upgrader in Lloydminster fast enough, leaving Saskatchewan holding the bag and eventually selling it to Husky in 1998. Similarly, the NewGrade Upgrader in Regina was also wrought with financial and political peril.

Well researched and well written, I’ll be linking all six parts as they go live.

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Tuesday On Turtle Island

Global Warming Scam News:  China’s UN orders Europe not to use fossil fuels.  Actual white supremacy.

Biden’s America:  The DOJ’s selective leaks.  A Muslim Member of Congress tweets about 9/11.  A friend in China.  The uniparty.

The Queen:  Charles was bullied in school.  A tribute.  Biden and Justin may have to take the bus.   Update:  Biden will not have to take the bus.  Your morning meme.

Trudeau’s Canada:  No such thing as boys and girls.  If it was a mosque, it would be a major story for weeks and a tearful Justin would be rushing to the scene.  Dear Leader is still in New Brunswick, being worshipped by his loyal MPs.  Today he will throw money around and explain to his media, how dangerous the new Conservative leader is.  Death cult demands Alberta’s Human Rights Chief step down.  The Caledonia injunction.

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