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Greg Bolton has written for cbc.ca, The Globe and Mail, 2 Magazine, City Bites and numerous other publications. He also served as Head Writer at UnpluggedTV.com, which received many international awards, including "Best Humour/Satire Site" at SXSW in Austin, Texas. He lives in Toronto. 
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Last Updated: January 20 2010, 11:19 PM
The Downside of Free Speech
In the wake of the latest Haitian tragedy, some people see only an opportunity to advance an agenda.
Last Updated: January 7 2010, 7:09 PM
The Underwear Bomber: The Saga Continues
A definitive oral history of the last big story of 2009. And the first big story of 2010.
Last Updated: December 28 2009, 7:40 PM
A resolution anyone can keep
It's simple: don't celebrate New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.
Last Updated: December 14 2009, 10:12 PM
Copenhopeless
Why Copenhagen should be Harper's Waterloo.
Last Updated: December 9 2009, 1:13 AM
Grabbing the Tiger by the Numbers
Handy stats on the disgraced King of Golf.
Last Updated: November 27 2009, 10:53 PM
What Not to Tweet
Is it too early for end-of-year lists? Maybe. But it's never too early to drop your annoying Twitter habits.
Last Updated: November 16 2009, 10:43 PM
Sarah Palin:Failin' Upward
Failed Vice-Presidential candidate. Talk-show disaster. Best-selling author. Red-hot celebrity. What's wrong with this picture is what's wrong with everything.
Last Updated: November 13 2009, 1:27 PM
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
Chances are, you already are...somewhere.
Last Updated: November 10 2009, 10:16 PM
Wall We Are Saying
It's been 20 years since the Berlin Wall was reduced to rubble, but it remains a potent symbol.
Last Updated: November 4 2009, 12:00 AM
We Are What We Eat
How "cook, eat, swallow" became so darn complicated.
What Not to Wear
Last Updated: October 27 2009, 11:40 AM
What Not to Wear
Hallowe'en costumes to avoid this year.
Last Updated: October 22 2009, 10:50 PM
Truly Grow-tesque
Looking for a guide to some of the world's oddest fruits and vegetables? Of course you are.
Last Updated: October 16 2009, 5:53 PM
Busting Balloon Boy's Bubble
The balloon boy fraud is just more proof that we've become a culture of naive rubberneckers. Can we make it stop?
Last Updated: October 13 2009, 9:09 PM
Recession? What recession?
This week, we go in search of encouraging signs that we're back to doing the same dumb crap that blew up the economy in the first place.
Last Updated: October 7 2009, 12:02 AM
Hey Politicians! Don't Quit Your Day Jobs!
Or wait. On second thought...
Last Updated: September 30 2009, 5:44 PM
Those High-Flying Billionaires
When Guy Laliberté launched into space on Wednesday, he joined two elite clubs. He may only be aware of one.
Last Updated: September 24 2009, 12:59 PM
Canada's Hall of Lame
Sometimes, we Canadians are, well, a bit lame. This week, we were especially so.
Last Updated: September 17 2009, 12:01 PM
Just Visiting
The Conservatives want us to think Michael Ignatieff is "just visiting" Canada. But who else should we be worried about?
Last Updated: September 8 2009, 11:02 PM
Legends of the Fall
50 things to celebrate this autumn.
Last Updated: September 4 2009, 4:44 PM
Conspiracy Corner
Here's what's got the tinfoil-hat set buzzing this week.
Last Updated: September 1 2009, 2:31 PM
Marvel at Disney!
Disney just bought comic book giant Marvel. What could possibly go wrong?
Last Updated: August 28 2009, 12:00 PM
Elected? How 'bout Electable?
A rundown of Stephen Harper's latest assault on democracy.
Last Updated: August 20 2009, 10:21 PM
But...is it art?
And more importantly, is it any good? A dose of culture from around the world.
Last Updated: August 18 2009, 8:38 PM
Seal or No Seal?
Stephen Harper wants the EU - and everyone else - to stop picking on the seal hunt. We propose some better targets.
Last Updated: August 12 2009, 10:00 PM
Nobody Beats the Wiz
It's crazy to imagine, but The Wizard of Oz premiered 70 years ago this week. A look at its lasting legacy.
Last Updated: August 7 2009, 1:59 PM
Freaky Friday
The week in weird.
Last Updated: August 5 2009, 3:38 PM
Curtains for Drabinsky?
Canada's biggest impresario has always known how to create a spectacle. Now he's become one himself.
Last Updated: July 29 2009, 9:43 PM
California Babblin'
The Golden State boasts some not-so-silver tongues.
Last Updated: July 24 2009, 9:40 PM
Elvis is Everywhere
Especially at odd festivals.
Last Updated: July 21 2009, 9:20 PM
The Lunatic Fringe
Google seems to be offering definitive proof that the moon landing actually happened. But who is this Google, anyway?
Last Updated: July 16 2009, 5:36 PM
When Slo-Pitch Becomes Hardball
How a Presidential pitch became a political football.
Last Updated: July 9 2009, 10:24 PM
Holy Inappropriate
Did he or didn't he? Stephen Harper's communion gaffe - and a few others.
Last Updated: July 7 2009, 11:33 PM
Mourning in America
America's seemingly endless bummer in the summer.
Last Updated: June 24 2009, 2:39 PM
The Top Banana of Second Fiddles
In honour of the passing of Ed McMahon, we examine other famous sidekicks.
Last Updated: June 22 2009, 8:54 PM
Web Two Point Oh Please Shut Up
Why Perez Hilton shouldn't be allowed near a computer.
Last Updated: June 17 2009, 9:46 PM
Letterman vs. Palin
Why David Letterman is a lazy idiot, and why we should defend him.
Last Updated: June 15 2009, 7:58 PM
Here's the Beef
Paul McCartney want us to go meat-free once a week for the good of the planet. But what can HE do?
Last Updated: June 9 2009, 10:09 PM
Sweet Gigs for Sour Times
Considering a new career? Here are five ridiculously good ideas.
Last Updated: June 1 2009, 10:59 PM
On General Motors and General Malaise
Our free-market sugar-daddies have bought us a couple of car companies. Too bad we can't return the gift.
Last Updated: May 29 2009, 9:03 PM
Our Screwed, Screwed World
Scouring the globe for more proof - as if we needed it - that we're in deep doo-doo.
Last Updated: May 27 2009, 11:06 PM
Secret Ingredients
Cocaine in Red Bull? What else is in all these energy drinks, anyway?
Last Updated: May 21 2009, 9:57 PM
Take Me Out to the Bull Game
Stephen Harper has decided to play hardball against his Liberal opponent. If this is his best stuff, it's only a matter of time before he gets yanked.
Last Updated: May 19 2009, 6:25 PM
Celebs Report, We Deride
The latest must-have celeb accessory isn't a toy dog or an adopted baby. It's an online column.
Last Updated: May 13 2009, 11:24 PM
Today's Special: Mulroney and Cheese
Brian Mulroney doesn't need any more thousand-dollar bills, but he'll say almost anything to get your sympathy.
Last Updated: May 11 2009, 11:02 PM
Toastmaster-in-Chief
Barack Obama has always been known as a dramatic speaker. Turns out he does comedy too.
Last Updated: May 6 2009, 11:17 PM
Sealing Our Fate
After a long battle, Europe has banned seal products. Just who is this Europe, anyway?
Last Updated: May 1 2009, 3:56 PM
Name and Shame
If you've been up to no good, you can run, but you can't hide. The Internet will find you.
Last Updated: April 29 2009, 11:34 PM
And Now For The Good News
Sure, the banks and auto companies may be reeling, but there's good news out there if you look hard enough.
Last Updated: April 24 2009, 12:27 AM
The End of the World (as we might know it)
Earth Month gave us all a warm and fuzzy feeling, but now it's time to go back to fear and despair.
Last Updated: April 21 2009, 5:12 PM
Earth Day Wishes
Wednesday is Earth Day. How can you do your part?
Last Updated: April 17 2009, 5:19 PM
Where's the Party?
Nothing worse that throwing a party and having nobody show up. Last week's Tax Day Tea Party and other epic failures.
Last Updated: April 15 2009, 3:55 PM
All News, All the Time
The biggest news story lately seems to be the news itself.
Last Updated: April 9 2009, 4:13 PM
When Guests Attack!
Billy Bob Thornton may never make the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but he sure made the Awkward Interview Hall of Fame.
Last Updated: April 7 2009, 3:34 PM
The Twittering Classes
Twitter, Twitter everywhere. The explosive social networking platform has had some interesting applications lately.
Last Updated: March 31 2009, 3:53 PM
April Foolishness
Great news! If you're reading this, the Conficker virus hasn't brought the world to a grinding halt. Was it all just a hoax?
Last Updated: March 25 2009, 9:53 PM
Feeding Frenzy
Why we're really so interested in Michelle Obama's garden.
Last Updated: March 24 2009, 4:52 PM
Apology Unaccepted
An open letter to the mouth-breathing bullies at Fox News.
Last Updated: March 17 2009, 11:18 PM
The Notorious AIG
A brief backgrounder on the world's most justifiably despised corporation. And a modest proposal for President Obama.
Last Updated: March 12 2009, 3:30 PM
Don't Go Away Mad, Just Go Away
When public figures promise to hang it up, or at least make themselves a scarce commodity, we sometimes just wish they'd stick to it.
Last Updated: March 9 2009, 11:46 PM
Welcome to the (Really Bad) Dollhouse
The iconic Barbie Doll celebrated its 50th birthday yesterday. Let's take a moment to look at a few less successful creations.
Last Updated: March 5 2009, 4:21 PM
The Week in Jerk, Special Edition
In a week chockablock with obnoxious people, one loudmouth radio personality takes the prize. Hint: his initials are Rush Limbaugh.
Last Updated: March 3 2009, 12:55 PM
The Week in Jerk
Is it just us, or are there more complete jerks than usual in the news this week?
Last Updated: February 26 2009, 10:41 PM
Creative Accounting
Citing financial troubles, superstar photographer Annie Liebovitz is pawning the copyright to her life's work. Have we hit bottom yet? And could there be a silver lining?
Last Updated: February 24 2009, 11:54 AM
Selling the Spiritual
In today's tough economy, even religion has been getting promotional to get people in the door.
Last Updated: February 20 2009, 10:24 AM
A Yahoo's Guide to the Oscars
Headed to an Oscar party? Cutlines presents a handy list of conversation starters.
Last Updated: February 18 2009, 9:40 PM
Harper vs. Obama
President Obama meets Prime Minister Harper today. They're vastly different. What common ground will they be able to find, other than the stuff they're physically standing on?
Last Updated: February 11 2009, 10:53 PM
Love is in the Air
A cheat sheet for the ultimate greeting card holiday.
Last Updated: February 10 2009, 1:17 PM
Homeland Insecurity
On Tuesday, with little fanfare, authorities thwarted a credible threat to President Barack Obama. Was it race-related? For many, that's the immediate assumption.
Last Updated: February 6 2009, 4:02 PM
Phelps' Doping Scandal (and a few others)
After super-swimmer Michael Phelps was photographed smoking a bong, he lost a little respect, but also some mighty lucrative endorsement deals. He isn't the first athlete to derail his gravy train, and he won't be the last.
Last Updated: February 4 2009, 10:34 PM
Sin Taxation
What good can come of celebrities behaving badly? Maybe, just maybe, the solution to the global financial crisis.
Last Updated: January 29 2009, 10:38 PM
Special Report: World Goes Bonkers
Amy Winehouse plays naked Scrabble in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, in Russia, a raccoon devours a man's penis. Then it gets really weird.