Derek's blog about life, the internet, eBay, and world events. (And whatever else I feel like yapping about!) http://babbly.com Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:25:20 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://babbly.com/latest/law-and-order-opp-commissioner-doesnt-show-respect-for-the-law.html I read an article in today's Hamilton Spectator about some of the comments made by Ontario's OPP commissioner Julian Fantino, while addressing the Hamilton Canadian Club.One of them really stuck out in my head, and made me think that the tough law-and-order head of Ontario's provincial police, is showing disrespect... Articles - Latest Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:36:01 +0100 http://babbly.com/latest/panties-for-peace.html OK, I just had to share this story, this is a totally hilarious way of supporting a serious cause.WOMEN in several countries have begun sending their panties to Burmese embassies in a culturally insulting gesture of protest against the brutal crackdown there. It's a strong message in Burmese... Articles - Latest Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:19:15 +0100 http://babbly.com/latest/cybersuicide-uk-man-commits-suicide-live-on-webcam.html OK, now this is seriously disturbed, just as a warning the image below may be disturbing or offensive, as it depicts the final outcome. A UK man, father of twins, apparently committed suicide live on webcam in a chat room on Wednesday March 21st. This event is being billed... Articles - Latest Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:35:33 +0100 http://babbly.com/latest/facebook-in-hot-water-with-moms.html Well, maybe it would be more exact to say, Facebook is in hot milk with moms, specficially, breastfeeding moms.Karen Speed, 33, an Edmonton mother of three boys, ages 9, 4 and 20 months, has had her Facebook pictures and account deleted by Facebook, because her images of her breastfeeding her... Articles - Latest Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:10:36 +0100 http://babbly.com/latest/casino-niagara-is-cheap.html OK, so I decided to hit Casino Niagara a few days ago to try and make a few bucks. (Yeah, I won $100 twice on the quarter slots, came out ahead $100 for the night).OK, but boy, has the casino ever become El Cheapo. Drove down and parked... Articles - Latest Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:09:55 +0100