Morning Brew: March 26th

Amid Afghan chaos, a star is born. "Idol-like TV show underlines clash of cultures". Yeah not the centuries of imperial ambitions from Alexander to the Soviets to America, or the fact that before the invasion diarrhea was the biggest killer in Afghanistan; it's our cultures. They just don't mix. Until now. "No one, it seems -- not even in a country that has endured a generation of heartache -- was going to be allowed to spoil the grand finale of Afghan Star". We win. Pat yourselves on the back, today is a proud day for Canada.

Terrorism act stamps out chocolate factory tours. Chocolate Rain. Seldom mentioned on the radio. Chocolate Rain. Its the fear your leaders call control. Chocolate Rain. Worse than swearing worse than calling names. Chocolate Rain. Say it publicly and you're insane.

The Province: 110 years of truthiness and sensationalism. Oh and the Sports section is pretty good too.

Ready for a Slump? As BC's economy cools, how well are we prepared? Real well. I got my tinfoil hat out of storage you paranoid lefty wing nut. The Economy is invincible.

Parents urged to protest teacher guide on diversity. Catholic Civil Rights League claims guide conflicts with values. Yeah well when your values are rooted in thousand-year-old hatred that's bound to happen.

VPD says poor contribute to "urban decay, blame the "scavenger economy". Isn't that a bit like blaming the smoke for the fire?

Forum tomorrow on Olympics and security

Canada low on gas tax. High on complaining about it.

Vanoc recruiting journalists from schools. Get em while they're young.

When advertisements masquerade as news.

When Dads masquerade as journalists. To some, spring flowers are just pollen. But to thousands of allergy sufferers, they're appallin'.

While Covenant Zone shows their soft spot for Free Masons.

image by Fewmanchu on BR's Flickr pool.