I got the new BlackBerry Z10. It’s alright, I guess.
Problem: unlike on the reliable old 9900, I can’t figure out how to share Web links on the Z10 directly to WordPress.
Any charter members of Team Propellerhead care to help out? This puppy’s got me stumped.
…but, apparently, it has become a criminal offence in Toronto.
Assaulting a kid with developmental issues, and breaking his collarbone, meanwhile – that should be illegal.
I’m no fan of celebrities, but I thought this story was uniquely Canadian (and Toronto): black, white, Jewish, American, Canadian, and millionaire rapper.
Sounds like us.
Tried to post it on that Vine thing. Didn’t work. So imagine this on a perpetual loop.
Yes, you read that right.
I am never, ever shocked. Honestly, nothing shocks me. But this shocked me.
Back story: a few days ago, my pal Nadwuar got in touch with me via Twitter. Wanted my email. Sent it to him. Didn’t hear anything else.
Then Simon at Ugly Pop sends me this, this aft, about the Palma Violets – one my fave new combos, to whom I was introduced by Jian Gomeshi.
Holy crap. I literally watched that vid with my mouth hanging open. And it was true, too – they cover the Nasties, here, and it has been written about in places like the Washington Post, here.
And so, you might ask, how did I not know this, given that the Palma Violets were in town a few days ago? ‘Cause we were pooped, and we decided not to go. So I missed it. I MISSED IT.
Not again. Next time they are near Canada, we’re goin’.
Wait’ll I tell SFH about this tonight. Maybe now Rolf will agree to cover Nasties’ tunes.
This is starting to look like a ritual humiliation of a veteran reporter who doesn’t deserve it, at all.
Oh, and the “award-winning” guy giving everyone civics lessons? His M.O. is to call at the last minute, and to be as general as possible.
Everyone makes mistakes. Admit ’em, apologize, learn, and move on. This kind of public shaming isn’t necessary, or wanted.
Quote:
In other words, the percentage of people who do not feel aligned with an organized belief has nearly doubled over the past two decades.
Christianity remains the dominant religion in Canada, but all of the Christian faiths, with the possible exception of Orthodox Christianity, are experiencing a decline.
I react to these statistics in different ways.
As a student of politics, it suggests to me that the strategy the Harper Conservatives have pursued – championing Christian Right causes, demonizing Muslims – is not very smart. Demographically, they are effectively putting themselves out of business.
As a church-going Irish Catholic guy, it makes me sort of sad. I’m no missionary – I consider religion to be an entirely personal affair, and detest those who are always lecturing and hectoring others about it – but I know I draw considerable comfort from my faith. It gives a measure of hope to me and, I believe, others. So how do the growing number of non-religious folks get by without hope? I’d find that pretty hard to do.
Finally, as a citizen, these statistics make me pretty happy. We are a peaceful diverse society, and growing more so. We are the envy of the world for this. It’s good.
Anyway, those were my reactions, from different perspectives. Surprise, a bit sad, happy.
What do you guys think?