There's a headline you won't hear on talk radio. But it is true:  •  The US Treasury has sold its remaining stake in Citigroup, in a deal which it says will make a $12bn (£7.6bn) profit on its overall investment. Citigroup was one of the worst victims of the financial crisis, and the US government …

Man am I Christmassy. I am way more full of the cheer than you. The beer blog Christmas photo contest, now in its fifth year, is actually winding up already. It's a fun tradition. Fun. I seem to be more and more interested in fun. It's way better than exercise, diligence or thoughtfulness …

The Electoral College system of US Presidential elections, that's what:  •  Mr. Putin said several American presidents had been elected through the electoral college system even though they did not win a majority of the popular vote, but that Russia does not press the point. “When we are talking …

Take a day off and what do you get? No bullets until the second half of the afternoon. Hard to write bullet points when you are not all that conscious. That's all I can say. Punishment? The Wiggles are on now. Not having a plan leads to such things. I had a plan but when I booked the time off to … read more »

Did I mention I like Peter MacKay? I think he is the guy that will call Harper out. The cap was a good call. Maybe it's the long game. Nova Scotians have long memories. I would vote for him. I know people that know him. That isn't bragging. Cottage neighbours. Classmates. Campaigners. Real humans …

So, I stayed home and did not take up the invite to go to Watertown, NY like last year. To a certain degree I am kicking myself as I would have known folk in the Democratic celebration party, the GOP celebration party and in the media covering both. People I know and like will be losing their jobs …

Here is Jon Stewart's speech:  •  By the way, what a game.

It's off to North Country Public Radio again today. I took the day off to pretend to answer phones as I chat with the staff and volunteers who keep the great ship of radio afloat. I have to deliver the Kingston prizes, too, so I beter get over there. I have been doing this for a whle now: 2005 …

I love elections. And we have one in our own fair city on Monday as we do throughout Ontario. I have the opportunity to see behind the set up of the event and it is one of the more interesting, good will based aspects of the whole democratic process. And unlike a Federal or Provincial election … read more »