The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is asking the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge not to engage in any activities relating to the Calgary Stampede when they visit Calgary in July. Spokesman Peter Fricker says the couple should do what all Canadian political leaders do during an election and avoid Calgary altogether.
Peter Fricker, now there is a name that has more double-entendres than Congressman Weiner. And he appears to be nearly as big a dick.
Fricker say the couple should enjoy politically correct Canadian heritage events like riots and has invited the couple to light the opening rag for the Police Car Challenge.
With 2 Irishmen winning the US Open in consecutive years it looks like the Pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow has a putter and 3 iron.
A young Vancouver man who is a nationally ranked water polo player has apologized for trying to light a police car on fire during the annual Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver. The man says he was caught up in the action and now realizes fire and water don’t mix.
The man’s dad is a surgeon in Vancouver so I guess the only advice he could give his son is cut it out.
The NDP is sticking to the word Socialism in their constitution despite objections that the party is really a social democracy. The same discussion was engaged in by Toronto Maple Leaf owners who considered removing hockey team from their description.
I thought the way the NDP handled the new Quebec members was interesting by adopting the view Supreme Court Judges should be bilingual, the separation majority is 50% + 1 and Quebec should get 2 automatic berths into the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Not sure who became a bigger hero after getting his ring this week the Green Lantern or Dirk Nowiski.
The Boston Bruins were at Fenway Park to have a group toss out of the 1st pitch with Red Sox players. All went according to plan until Bruins forward Brad Marchand took offence to a pitch that was a bit high and inside to goaltender Tim Thomas and began to speed bag injured pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka.
The good news for Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is that his wife has accepted $100 million in a divorce settlement with the proceeds coming from the sale of TV rights to Fox network. The bad news the $100 million will be paid out in “Freedom Garden” seeds and Glen Beck memorabilia.
Top 5 tips for wives of the Atlanta Thrashers moving to Winnipeg
# 5 Buy mosquito repellent in bulk
# 4 Water wings make trips to the store less strenuous
# 3 Pick a neighborhood where the gang colours match the team uniform
# 2 Don’t complain remember Louis Riel was arrested for treason
# 1 Count your blessing you are not in Edmonton
If the Conservatives can issue a back to work order for Postal workers can’t they issue a back to playoffs order to the Leafs?
A report out by the Conference Board of Canada says mental illness affects 45% of Canadian workplaces. They went on to say mental illness increases to near 100% at NHL playoff time.
Floods have ravaged parts of south east Saskatchewan with residents reporting they have seen their dogs paddling away for days.
Vancouver Police are looking over more than 1 million pictures of criminal behavior during the Stanley Cup Game 7. In a surprise twist over 500,000 are of Roberto Luongo trying to stop a puck… criminal.
The man who was caught kissing a woman during the Vancouver riot is a stand-up comic who has hired an agent to book him into events. The 1st show is in Syria, followed by a brief performance in Libya and a showcase in Yemen.
Retiring NHL displinarian Colin Campbell figures he gave out $15.3 million in fines during his tenure. As an avid stats fan I calculated this is about the same amount Sunbelt NHL owners lose every year.
The 2011 NHL draft is on Friday and GM’s looking to toughen up their teams are pouring over video of the Vancouver riot. Sources close to a couple of NHL clubs say they saw a few who could light a fire under their teams.
The Florida Marlins have hired 80 year old Jack McKeon to be their next manager. Terms of the deal are 3 weeks with a club option for 4.
Florida residents when asked what they thought of the hiring reserved judgment saying they will give the kid a chance.
Asked how he will handle double headers McKeon replied… depends.
A rookie with the Dallas Mavericks who saw 0 minutes of action had the Larry O’Brien trophy tattooed on his neck. I guess he calls it a Title Neck.
Monday, June 20, 2011
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