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Apparently Alden Darby had second thoughts about joining the RedBlacks and has signed with the TiCats instead.

There is a BS article being spread by the anti-vaxxers. It claims that a prestigious university (Johns Hopkins) had found proof that restrictions in movements had any benefit: A Working Paper, Not Peer-Reviewed Published Study The first thing we noticed when we examined the actual study, not the media reports covering the study, was that this was a “working paper” by a group of economists, not epidemiologists. A working paper typically refers to a pre-publication study that has not yet undergone a scientific peer-review process. The authors state as much in a brief description at the top of the study:

The first reports about countries like Russia, Romania and East Germany go back to the mid-70's before a lot of this stuff was archived on the Net. To be clear, the impregnation and abortion stuff was not voluntary on the part of the athletes, but apparently mandated by their coaches.

Others who are let go do not usually go to the media but kvetch to family, friends neighbours or anyone who will pretend to listen.

Harris's feelings about leaving the Bombers are not all that unique. How many people have good things to say about an employer who let them go?

The stupidity has spread to New Zealand. Some 150 protesters who stated that their inspiration came from watching Canada tried to mob the legislature there, but were almost immediately arrest and carted off. In Behaviour Modification, the sooner and more vigorous a negative consequence follows an an act, the less likely that person is to repeat that act. Canada still has not learned this in dealing with the "truckers" protests.

Quantum physics are not theoretical, but have become hard science. Quantum physics were used in designing the electronics underlying cellphones, computers and so forth. BTW, the Catholic Church has acknowledged bilocation for centuries in lives of their saints. There is a wonderful book, "The Holographic Universe" which offers a coherent explanation of not only quantum phenomena, miracles, consciousness, and psychic phenomena.

The PEDs thing in the Olympics is way deeper and wider than is acknlwledged. The Eastern Bloc nations found out some time ago that if a female is impregnated, she becomes flooded with hormones that give her enhanced strength and stamina, So teenage female competitors, some as young as 15, would be impregnated about 3 months before a critical competition and then undergo an abortion a few days before. And that is only one of the manipulations,

Soooo....the stupidity stops at the BC- Alberta border. At least for now.

Apparently it is to those with IQs not easily divided by 2. Stefanson will be only too happy to join the stampede along with the other lemmings.

Teen Skating Sensation Named at Center of Russian Doping Fight at Beijing Olympics. The entire figure skating team could be stripped of Olympic gold because Russia’s brightest young star, 15-year-old Kamila Valieva, reportedly failed a drug test before the Games./ -Reuters The 15-year-old figure-skating sensation whose unprecedented quad jumps powered Russia to the team figure skating gold at the Beijing Winter Olympics was reported today to have failed a drug test before competition. The report from the Inside the Games news website naming Kamila Valieva as the athlete at the center of the latest Russian doping scandal came after the International Olympic Committee twice delayed the formal medal ceremony at which she and her five Russian teammates were to be presented with their gold medals. There was no official confirmation of the failed test, nor details on what substance was involved, but Russian media said it was not performance-enhancing but “used to treat a cardiological problem.” RBC News named it as trimetazidine, which is used to prevent angina attacks but is considered a stimulant by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The failed drug test makes it all but certain that the Russians will be stripped of their gold medal, which would go instead to their American rivals.

The longer this goes on, the more the jackholes will take credit for the loosening of restrictions and the more likely they are to try it again.

The protest is no longer about Vaccinations, if it ever was. It is becoming clear that this is an Ad Hoc coalition of those who feel that their views are not reflected in the governance of the country, in spite of the fact that many of these views are abhorrent to most Canadians, illegal, rooted in the biases and bigotry of the past and reflective of the lunatic fringe which has gained ascendancy in the US. If you want a clear example of how at least the Winnipeg police are defferential to the exclusively white protesters, consider how they went into the squatters' camp recently with no hesitation about enforcing the law and tore it all down. Most of the squatters were native, and it is not difficult to read racism into that.

I still like Ambles and hope we get a boo at him in training camp.

With that size, Rene would seem to be a natural at safety, but picking up the Canadian game may be a bit of time.

Eli may yet be back, but Desjarlais looks to be able to stick in the NFL for at least a year. What what I've been able to garner about Dobson, he looks like he would be able to start in the CFL, but may stay in the NFL cloud for a bit. Lord knows he has the size, mobility and attitude to make an impact in the CFL.

I believe that Harris made the best decision for him in terms of money, but he will not have the same O-line nor the same quality of QB throwing the ball or calling the type of running play to take advantage of the defence being shown. He is gonna get beaten up a lot.

the Triad has gotten us here- two Cup victories in a row and well positioned to challenge again at the very least. Sempre avanti!

From SCOTUS to "critical race theory": There's no law or fact the GOP feels bound to respect now. The Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act while conservatives erase the history that necessitated its passage Two stories straight out of Alabama this week really encapsulate how the panic over "critical race theory," the war on schools and the war on democracy itself are all a piece of a singular racist right wing movement. Last week, AL.com reported that school officials across the state say parents are freaking out over the very existence of Black History Month, accusing schools of promoting "critical race theory" by mentioning it or honoring it in any way. And on Monday, the Supreme Court declined to enforce the 1965 Voting Rights Act in response to a plainly racist gerrymander in Alabama, on the grounds that doing so would interfere with the state's control of their elections systems. Yes, even though federal oversight of state election systems is literally what the Voting Rights Act was designed to do. It's been 13 months since Donald Trump incited an insurrection on the Capitol, one that was clearly driven by white supremacy and the belief that the votes of Black Americans simply shouldn't count as much as those of white people. There continues to be a struggle between various factions of the GOP over how to portray the violent insurrection itself — to call it a glorious MAGA revolution or pretend it was a random event unconnected to the larger party — but these two stories show the sentiment that drove it has now taken root in every corner of the GOP. From the school board to the Supreme Court, Republicans are determined to stomp out anything that stands in the way of white supremacy, from history to the law to democracy itself. From SCOTUS to "critical race theory": There's no law or fact the GOP feels bound to respect now | Salon.com

As the cream rises to the top, it gets skimmed off. Inevitable, really. Damned if you do and damned if you don't .

As per the 'Stones, "You don't always get what you want". Walters had to make a difficult decision and handled it as well as it could be under the circumstances.

Ack! Justin Dunk is confirming that Andrew Harris has signed with the Argos.

There are a couple of European countries which mandate that all bonuses have to to paid out of future earnings.

Fatboi Thomas is like the Energizer Bunny- keep on going, but his battery cannot last forever. Can it?

A Manitoba Homegrown Patient Safety Initiative: The E.R.I.K.® October 20, 2021 The Emergency Response Information Kit (E.R.I.K.) provides important medical information about you should first responders arrive at your home during an emergency. First developed by Manitoba paramedics and seniors resource coordinators, E.R.I.K. is now maintained by Support Services to Seniors at the Dakota Community Centre. This bilingual kit is ideal for seniors, people living with chronic illnesses, those who live alone or who have caregivers, and others who have difficulty communicating. The “It’s Safe to Ask” Medication Card fits inside the E.R.I.K. The E.R.I.K is available from local Senior Resource Council and from Fire and Paramedic Stations. Call 1-800-665-6565 to find out the phone number of the Senior Resource Council nearest you. The kits used to contain paper organ and tissue donor cards, but paper cards are no longer the best way to record your donation decisions. In E.R.I.K., you will find a signupforlife.ca card with contact information and details about how to register on Manitoba’s organ and tissue donor registry. Tips for E.R.I.K. users Keep E.R.I.K on your fridge Take your “It’s Safe to Ask” medication card with you to medical and dental appointments Return it to E.R.I.K. when you get home Take a copy of E.R.I.K. with you: when you travel when you go to the hospital In an emergency, paramedics will open the kit on your fridge and know: What medications you take If you have a Health Care Directive or Living Will