Guest Column

Stephane Dion’s 10 reasons to pull the plug

Liberal Party Leader Stephane Dion is facing a tough choice.

Detainees belong in Gitmo

As if the Americans didn't have enough controversy over their Guantanamo Bay detention centre for Islamic terrorists, now they want six of the most dangerous al Qaida plotters sentenced to death.

The Archbishop and Sharia

There are an estimated 1.6 million Muslims in Great Britain. By some estimates, more people attend mosque than go to Anglican churches every week. Judging by recent comments by the Archbishop of Canterbury, it is easy to see why.

They hate us for our immorality, right?

In the mainstream media's never-ending quest to ignore or downplay the jihad imperative within Islam, and to attribute the present global jihad to some other factor or factors -- any factor, as long as it's external to Islam, few farragos have been as ridiculous (or as successful in bamboozling those aching to be bamboozled) as Dinesh D'Souza's contention that they hate us because of the immorality of Western pop culture.

Raul Castro’s Long History of Crimes Against Humanity

The Cuban National Assembly has named longtime Minister of Defense, Raúl Castro, President of Cuba. As second-in-command of a 49-year old dictatorship, he is directly responsible for crimes against humanity on countless thousands in Cuba and worldwide.

The Secret To Obama’s Success

Europeans are scratching their heads trying to figure out how Barack Obama – until recently a relatively unknown politician outside the borders of the United States - has become not only the Democrat front-runner, but also a serious contender to become what is arguably the most powerful political leader in the world.

Mexicans Electing Each Other Right Here In California

Remember what Los Angeles mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, said in May of 2006 while addressing the illegal immigration raid? He said: "We clean your toilets" (see [1]). Does it leave any doubt whom he considers "we" (the Mexicans) and "you" (the Gringos)? He couldn't have been any clearer than that.

Why Does Popcorn Cost so Much at the Movies?

It is an age old question, and one that has sparked many tempers; just why is it that cinemas charge so much for popcorn (and other various other treats)?

Blu-Ray wins the Battle, Loses the War

If you haven’t already heard, Sony’s Blu-Ray won the high-definition video format war. If you didn’t know, then you probably don’t care; I sure don’t. But as the resident technical expert around these parts, I feel it is my duty to enlighten you to why it is I didn’t care.

The Earth to be Vaporized by the Sun

We all had such high hopes that our planet would survive the ultimate destruction of our Sun. Alas, thanks to new research it has been shown that when our Sun does go to wherever dead stars go to, the planet Earth will follow.

Fox News Stoops to New Lows

As a gamer, a nerd, and all ‘round geek, it isn’t a question of whether I play video games; it’s a question of how much.

Barack Obama criticised over ‘cult-like’ rallies

For many it is simply a sign of his charisma. But for a growing number of Barack Obama sceptics, there is something disturbing about the adulation with which the senator and Democratic presidential frontrunner is greeted as he campaigns for the White House - unnervingly akin to the hysteria of a cult, or the fervour of a religious revival.

Coming next: Potato Chip Rage?

By now you have all probably seen the latest: Muslims in Britain are outraged that some potato chips contain trace amounts of alcohol that was not listed on the packaging.

Quiet crusading vs. soft jihad

Roger Kimball at Pajamas Media makes a modest proposal for resisting the spread of Sharia in Britain.

Denmark’s Happy Muslims

Last Sunday, I was watching 60 Minutes and saw Morley Safer report that Denmark is the happiest place on earth.

Pakistani view of U.S. nuclear weapons

"The [U.S.] Air Force has made substantial changes in its handling of nuclear weapons in the wake of a B-52 flight last August during which the pilots and crew were unaware they were carrying six air-launched cruise missiles with nuclear warheads." -- "Air Force Alters Rules for Handling of Nuclear Arms," Washington Post January 25, 2008.

Flowserve Corporation to pay $4 Million penalty for kickback payments

Flowserve Corporation (Flowserve) has agreed to pay a $4 million penalty as part of an agreement with the U.S. government regarding charges brought in connection with an ongoing investigation related to the United Nations Oil for Food program, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division announced today.

Virtue in a Jack Boot

Anthony Browne’s The Retreat of Reason—Political Correctness and the Corruption of Debate in Modern Britain is just one of a long litany of books written about the scourge of left-wing McCarthyism that has seized control of every important institution in the Anglophone world.

Provincial Governments Should Use Their Constitutional Powers On Immigration

Two provincial governments have recently announced that they will use Ottawa's provincial nominee programme to recruit foreign workers. Before going any further,both should be taking a sober look at the questionable "worker shortage" statistics they have been given.

Gaming Just Got Exciting; Brain Control Headset

Apparently we’ve just arrived in the future, because coming soon to store shelves near you is a headset that lets your brain control the movement and actions in a video game.