trivia question

What's the most a Presidential candidate can loose the popular vote by and still squeeze out a majority in the Electoral College?

Toronto's Crack Using Mayor triggers spat in cabinet of scandal-plagued Harper government

Bitter divisions inside Stephen Harper's cabinet over Toronto Mayor Rob Ford recently erupted on the floor of the House of Commons and triggered a profane battle between two of the prime minister's most powerful ministers.

Long time Ford friend and apparent enabler Flaherty may best known right now for his connection to tax evasion expert Mint. Flaherty was never on Second City; Rob Ford and Mayor Tommy Shanks are different people.

They are not really trying with this one

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Jade Rabbit lands safely

China on Saturday successfully carried out the world's first soft landing of a space probe on the moon in nearly four decades, state media said, the next stage in an ambitious space program that aims to eventually put a Chinese astronaut on the moon.

Now remember: for China the approved reaction is paranoia. It's India where westerners are supposed to ask if they can really afford it.

And now, from 16-yr-old David Thibault of Quebec

"David Thibault - Elvis - Blue Christmas" (Watch on YouTube)

Two thoughts that passed through my brain in rapid succession last night

"Oh, god. He's reciting the Blue Lantern oath before attempting a driving test."

"Oh, god. I recognize the Blue Lantern oath."

(On the plus side, referencing the Red Lanterns would been a much worse sign)

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Enjoy it before the ReformaTories kill it.

This community is for people who love the CBC.

Crap

Dropped my CPAP. Still works but now the lid to access the reservoir cannot open.