RCI // Not all Canadians 'fascinated with pandas’, CBC readers say
PANADAMONIA
"$10 million for cute pandas. World-class fresh water research not so much," said Merkin Muffley.
Many other readers complained about the price tag, but the government says it isn't paying anything to host the pandas in Canada. Henry Nicholls, author of The Way of the Panda, says zoos will typically pay $1 million per pair per year, although the figure can vary. The Toronto Zoo has spent $8 million on a new enclosure and is expected to spend $2 million a year on maintenance.
Friday, 29 March 2013
Monday, 11 February 2013
The Leibowitz Society: Edge of Reality
The Leibowitz Society: Edge of Reality: I won't spend much time commenting on the news, but wanted to mention the manhunt for Christopher Dorner . The whole episode itself is surr...
Friday, 1 February 2013
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Harsanyi: Al Gore is (very) rich and he thinks you're (very) stupid
Harsanyi: Al Gore is (very) rich and he thinks you're (very) stupid I watched Jon Stewart last night and got the same impression. He evaded the question of why he is in bed with the very people he has been condemning. His credibility is now zero, but his bank account now has 8 zeroes. And yes, he is very rich, and yes he does think you are all stupid. He knows he had you at "fear" and "consequences". The great human frailty.
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
John Furlong faces explosive new allegations
John Furlong faces explosive new allegations Oprah is coming town...maybe John can sit down with her.
Monday, 21 January 2013
Sunday, 20 January 2013
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