Morning Brew: February 19th

Protesters more interested in tearing things down than in building them up. No, its just that we're not just mindless cheerleaders who believe things like "those who have nothing useful to add to the real work on homelessness that is being done should be ignored". Yeah, because as a wise man once said, "You're either with us, or you're with the enemy".

VANOC associate faces trial for uttering threats. Was he threatening to keep its promise that no housing would be lost because of the Olympics?

On eve of budget day, Taylor marches to her own (green) drummer. So any anger over new 'green' taxes should be directed to her new address, Tahiti. On the flipside, if you like the green themed budget, you can send all your glowing recommendations to the remaining members of the Liberal Party. Or just re-elect them. Hmmmm.....

Corruption trial delayed yet again. Meanwhile, a corruption trial has been launched into the delay of corruption trial.

Poisonous politics hurt Vancouver's image at a critical juncture. But what if Vancouver's image is poisonous politics? Its in our history.

Rather highlights city's 'underside'. And no, he's not talking about the small-dog epidemic that has been ravaging Yaletown.

Apparently shooting some talented young artist skateboarder in the face after misfiring and being found with cocaine shouldn't be reason be taken off our streets for 16 years, According to those soft on crime bleedin' heart liberals over at The Vancouver Sun. Instead our jails should be filled with people who grow a weed that actually chills peeps out. "If you ask me, the justice had his eye on the public gallery and not on the law". What the fuck is justice for then? Is it not to serve as an example to the rest of society?

Oh yeah I forgot, these guys' idea of justice is letting the American's execute Canadians. Yes, that's exactly what they meant. By wanting Canadians to be tried the way Canada does is basically the EXACT saying its okay to murder a bunch of people.

Star power will replace Ledger in Vancouver-based fantasy film. "Filming had just finished in London and had moved to Vancouver when Ledger died." Hey, maybe the prospect of spending a duration of time in Vancouver made him do it. And if you think that's insensitive, check out what buddy says "We all expected it to die," Mitchell said. "It's good news for crews, it's good news for suppliers and it is good news for the industry to have high-profile actors of any kind, especially a Johnny Depp". Yup. Good news.

I don't know if its sort a sort of fright of the day feature they have going but they follow up yesterday's "Baker's Gonna Blow" bit with, What Happens if There's a Chemical Spill????!!! Get out of the city now!!! No seriouslly, get out of the city. Now.

Sky Wars are coming. Beware of the Deltasat OmegaCon 11. It is coming. Resistance is futile. Surrender to telecommunications. We have your data. You gave it to us. On Facebook. Just now. Just then. You lose.

Pollution lowers IQ. Finally a scientific explaination for the Fraser Valley.

Obesity study too narrow: ActNow boss. Oh come on, why not just say it: Obesity study is too skinny.

photo by Otto. Make sure you check out the entire set. Its mindblowing.