Post 9/11 Anti-Terror Laws Struck Down

Two controversial measures in the federal Anti-Terrorism Act will disappear from the law books after a vote Tuesday night in the House of Commons that marked the first major political test for Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion.

In a vote of 159 to 124, the combined opposition defeated a Conservative minority government motion that would have renewed the extraordinary legal powers of authorities to detain and interrogate terrorism suspects.

The article goes on to note that the laws were never used. See also the CBC coverage.

Retro Night

Monday was Audra's 29th Birthday. I took her out to Louis' Pizza and to McArthur Bowling Lanes afterwards (both on McArthur Ave near the Vanier Parkway).

Louis' Pizza is extremely tasty. I think they must use egg in their crust and the sauce has this hint is sweetness every once in a while. Highly recommended for the food. Ignore the decor if 1970's wood paneling and old diner seats aren't your style.

I had never 10-pinned before so it was quite the experience. The prices were 2.50/person/game or 10/person/hour. The shoes were in great condition and there was a good variety of balls to choose from. We had a great time and I bowled a miserable 86 and 89. The only sour note was that they only take cash. This forces you to use the ghetto bank machine just to the left of the cash desk. Bring some money and avoid ID theft.

Tapping the Commons

Update:Darth Luau linked up several other community assisted videos. I hadn't realized that these sort of vids were a full blown phenomenon already. Does this mean I should be watching more Much? Am I now out of it? Was I ever with it? I feel like Grandpa Simpson.

Woah!

via Daring Fireball

Of course this is mostly in response to the recent European brouhaha over the itunes monopoly.

We're all going to Hell.