Quick Links and Warning to Bloggers

Re-posted; new posts below


Warning to bloggers

Jan. 27 I found that someone had been into my old blog site, News Junkie Canada on Jan. 26. I did not open it but I found the next morning that it had been opened and updated with the Jan. 26 date. How very expected. In the East there has been a tendency toward control; nothing appears to be sacred. Need I say more? I do not know who was into my NJC blog site(s) but I do know that it wasn't me and I can make a guess, based on questions I have been asked lately. Jan. 26, I could not open Frost Hits the Rhubarb for hours. Obviously, someone else could. Jan. 27, I found their spoor. It will take a long time in the wilderness to cleanse these guys. May hackers and worms find them.

What is the answer? Perhaps a blogsite in the US. Certainly, no-one's privacy is observed in the East.

Incidentally, do try to find out the student vote results for your riding.

studentvote.ca

http://www.studentvote.ca/federal/index.php



Letters and comments:

Thanks to those who write. If you do not receive a reply, it is because the program indicates that your comments came from a spoofed address. This may or may not be correct, but, given the hackers and attempted incursions, along with the problems of the past with these, I choose not to respond if the email program indicates the address is spoofed. I have had hackers with spoofed addresses, intrusions to add to the one(s) who entered this site Jan. 26.

I love the complimentary comments. Thanks, since this has been less vanity press than a labour of necessity, given what I have seen happening. As for those who write things like "this site sucks" without any indication of what exactly the writer takes issue with, no, I won't post these. Make legitimate criticisms and I probably will. Also, if I make errors I try to correct them; however, a correction months later is not adequate, I realize, if you comment on an old post from months ago. For those who tell me I don't know what I'm talking about, fine, but be specific or you won't be taken seriously, nor will I post your comments. I try to link people to where I have found what concerns me. The comments are pure me and I'm not likely to change much so just go elsewhere.

A few years ago, I set out to explore and to warn after I learned a few things which I considered to be of importance to Canada and to Canadians, news about which I was appalled. My exploration has gone on for more than four years and in the last few I have blogged. I have made mistakes when I was overtired or skimming information too quickly, or I was just plain stupid on a bad day but, in my defence, I have at least tried to explore and to learn -- to correct or to add updates. I prefer dialogue, but that has been sorely missing in Canada. Unfortunately, because of advertising bots, it is impossible to leave comments open; yet that would be so much more satisfactory if others could add reasoned, logical information or a new perspective. If you have anything to add, please do so in the comments.


Update: I have just heard of more election shenanigans. No proof and no links as yet, simply tales of people who feel this is the case, given how they and their acquaintances voted. But didn't y0u instinctively think this? The cynic in me did.


Socialism's hothouse -- South America NatPost, Jan. 28, 06

Note coming up: "Latin America's new left

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez dreams of creating a unifed South America, comprised of socialist states. Part Two of Che's Children in Monday's Post.


Quebec's right wing revolution NatPost, Jan. 28, 06

Andrew Coyne: The Commissioner's selective ethics ... NatPost, Jan. 28, 06

"In fact, the Montreal business community from which Mr. Mulroney received much support isn't too sure yet how to handle Mr. Harper. According to one source, they are at a loss to understand how the 10 newly elected Conservatives, all of whom are from outside the Montreal region, were able to win without their financial clout.

[....] Many are beginning to prepare now for the next election where they intend to play a much more significant role in a party that they believe has the potential to once again become a force in the province. [....]

Colombia busts false passport ring -- There is some discrepancy in the stories but there has been co-operation. Jan. 27, 06

[....] But Justice Department spokesman Bryan Sierra said an indictment unsealed Wednesday in Miami charges 10 foreign nationals with smuggling "people that they thought were members of FARC into the United States."

[....] "The operation was, in fact, a sting operation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement," he said, adding that Colombian law enforcement were "an active and critical part" of the investigation.

Bhutto and her husband now live "in exile in Britain and the United Arab Emirates"

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Interpol has issued international notices at Pakistan's request seeking the arrest of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto and her husband on corruption charges, officials said Thursday.

[....] Since her fall from power, Bhutto and her husband have been convicted in absentia in Pakistan on corruption charges arising from her tenure as Pakistan's first and only female prime minister. Several more charges are pending against them.

Bhutto was also convicted of money-laundering in Switzerland [....]

Terrorist nuclear bids concern leaders at forum -- Bono touts Red sales scheme Jan. 26, 06

[....] "We know that terrorists are highly sophisticated and are interested in acquiring nuclear weapons," said Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency. [....]

[....] Suspicions Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons were a source of concern. ElBaradei said a Russian offer to move Iran's uranium-enrichment program to Russia could help find a solution to the standoff.

ElBaradei said he was also encouraged all parties were still talking about a diplomatic solution to meet western demands for assurances Iran's nuclear program is entirely peaceful.

[....] U.S. trade chief Rob Portman, who is meeting with other trade ministers in Davos, said he was encouraged by ....

But wasn't El Baradei instrumental in preventing any UN action, sanctions, against Iran? Lately, I posted something on his keeping this situation away from the Security Council, as I remember it, and hence, there would not be UN sanctions. (as there was supposed to be against Saddam Hussein) (check)

In order to be a Liberal .... Unknown writer, CanadaFreePress -- Enjoy.


Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade Nathan Tabor, Jan. 27, 2006

It is a starting point for discussion, at least, that "all human life has value". The topic is important for the individual to consider, to clarify one's personal views. I am not suggesting it be brought before Parliament, simply that we consider and try to be logical for ourselves. I have considered and I'm afraid I am as illogical about it as are others with whom I speak, and I wax and wane, as well, depending upon the horrors of the situation (e.g. gang rape, pregnant 12 year old, etc.).

Canada Auditor General Expanding Staff - New Job Ads Posted on Election Day! By Lost Budgie lostbudgie.blogspot.com , Jan. 24, 2006

UPDATED: Canada Auditor General Adds Yet More New Jobs Jan 24th! Looking to Hire More Forensic Accountants & Investigators Canadians Call In The Auditor General - Liberals Order Shredders [....]

Terrorist Ducks and Free-Range Sleeper Cells? -- "a "health-building" rather than "exposure avoidance" approach Rob Wallbridge, Jan. 25, 2006

Rob Wallbridge was born and raised on a family farm in Ontario and obtained a Bachelor of Arts & Science Degree from McMaster University in 1995. He currently works as an organic agricultural consultant and operates a diversified certified organic farm near Shawville, Quebec with his wife and child.

[....] Our knowledge of viruses tells us that large, intensive livestock facilities are the perfect breeding ground for the emergence of highly-pathogenic, virulent strains: they house large numbers of birds in close quarters whose immune systems have been compromised by stress, poor living conditions, and feeds medicated with hormones and antibiotics. (Current biosecurity protocols may even aid in their emergence by selecting against strains that are easier to eliminate.) [....]

Weinreb: Congratulations Belinda — Canada needs you Arthur Weinreb, Associate Editor, Jan. 26, 2006



Gremlin sighting

Another link has disappeared; it had been there, but links tend to disappear. Why? Make a guess.

Major Operation by the Cornwall Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit to Dismantle Four International Drug Smuggling Rings

"(Cornwall, Ontario - Thursday, June 17, 2004) – As part of a major operation enlisting the collaboration of 12 police organizations in Ontario, Quebec and the United States, four criminal organizations involved in transborder cannabis smuggling ..... "

The original link could have been any one of these (Google):

RCMP - "C" Division
Major Operation by the Cornwall Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit to
Dismantle Four International Drug Smuggling Rings. PHOTOS (June 18, 2004) ...
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/comm/2004/juin04/040617_e.htm

News Releases
... by the Cornwall CFSEU to Dismantle Four International Drug Smuggling Rings
... In 2002, the Cornwall Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) ...
www.cfseu.org/news48.htm

www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/comm/2004/juin04/040617avis_e.htm
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/ archive/June2004/17/c5838.html?view=print
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/ archive/June2004/17/c5838.html?view=print
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/orgDisplay.cgi?okey=14123

Assume [....] after the last links.