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The BC Conservatives are planning on scrapping the carbon tax, bribing Lower Mainland drivers with a $408 tax credit for frequent toll and ferry users, expanding mining, supporting the Northern Gateway pipeline and Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion, and so on, and so on. Those who know me know that I’m pretty left-wing. That’s why I…

I’m a big supporter of the NDP. I voted for the NDP in the last federal election. I’ve considered becoming a member of the federal NDP. I agree with a lot of the NDP’s policies. But I won’t be voting for them in the 2013 BC election. I really like what they’re doing around electoral…

The people of Hawaii County must be learning, because this week’s list of baby names is filled with awesome. Let’s get started! Kicking off the awesome streak is Falen. Now, I’m not quite sure how this is pronounced, but if it’s pronounced “failin’”, then this kid has an instant awesome nickname: “Can’t Be” Falen! Awesome!…

Mike Folka is running for New Westminster City Council. He answered my questions. Thank you for answering! I’m sure voters will find your answers… illuminating. I shouldn’t have to say that this is all satire. :–) Supporting and growing local businesses will help keep jobs in New Westminster, grow our tax base, provide opportunity for…

Cort Ray Caldwell is running for School Trustee in New Westminster, and he answered my questions. Thank you for answering! Obviously this is all satire, of course. In fact, Mr. Caldwell included this disclaimer: “Disclaimer: satirical responses may not mirror actual policy.” The biggest issue in this year’s election is undoubtedly the replacement of New…

The Have I Been Pwned website lets you check your email address against a large number of data breaches. If it’s in there, then your email address and probably some form of your password are out there to the public, all ready for nefarious use. And security researchers all say that you shouldn’t re-use passwords,…