Cole's Notes - The Sunday Journalist

Friday Fun – as a photographer myself – I really enjoy this type of creativity : And it helps to be a Frog Fan.  Or Kermit.

  Politicians in Washington are convinced that "green" cars are the salvation of American auto companies. There is some circumstantial evidence they may be right. But do we really believe that these politicians know more than hundreds of thousands of car salesmen, working across 50 states of varying terrain, affluence and transportation needs? American Thinker: Is Geithner a Financial Genius? (No, Seriously)

Caution: The following video contains inconvenient reality. No Hollywood climate expert celebrities were harmed during the making of this film.  del.icio.us Tags: Climate Change

From Kate at SDA: Liberals And Conservatives Arguing Over Mulroney Blog Notes: I'll resume coverage on Canadian federal politics if and when it emerges from the current time warp.   Until then, I'll leave that job to the Rip Van Wrinkle media. Thank you. Me too.

Klavan – on the Left’s arguments for all seasons.  It helps because I know I don’t have to browse the lefty blogs.

The Telegraph : Researchers claim food also speeds up the metabolism helping the body get rid of the booze more quickly. Elin Roberts, of Newcastle University’s Centre for Life said: “Food doesn’t soak up the alcohol but it does increase your metabolism helping you deal with the after-effects of over indulgence. So food will often help you feel better. “Bread is high in carbohydrates and bacon is full of protein, which breaks down into amino acids. Your body needs these amino acids, so eating them will make you feel good.” Ms Roberts told The Mirror: “Bingeing on alcohol depletes neurotransmitters too, but bacon contains a high level of aminos which tops these up, giving you a clearer head.” Researchers also found a complex chemical interaction in the cooking of bacon produces the winning combination of taste and smell which is almost irresistible. The reaction between amino acids in the bacon and reducing sugars in the fat is what provides the sandwich with its appeal. M...

Technorati Tags: libertarianism The following is an edited excerpt from Karen Selick's recent presentation to the Manning Networking Conference and Exhibition in Ottawa via the National Post. …We believe in maximizing individual freedom in both the economic and the social spheres. We believe in minimizing state interference in both spheres…. I would argue that when the state assumes the role of moral guardian over the social sphere, we get the same unintended consequences as when the state intervenes in the economy. In an economic welfare state, people become lazy and incapable of providing for themselves financially.  In a “moral welfare state,” they become morally lazy and incapable of determining for themselves what actions are virtuous, or even why they should behave virtuously in the first place. Read it all here.