This was inspired by lawiscool.com’s previous post about LOTR as property law. We tried to break down different methods of possession and discussed who we thought was the true lord of the ring. Speakers are Colin Brown, Heather Sagar and Joy Wakefield of Queen’s University. Thank you to Omar for the permission and to CFRC […]
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Law is Cool: International Intervention in Libya
By David Olevson and Ekaterina Perchenok With the conflict in Libya and throughout the Middle East escalating every day, we must keep conscious of the inherent bias of our news outlets. While our hearts go out to civilians caught in the line of fire in this wave of unrest, collective international reaction must be carefully […]
Continue readingTaylorOwen.com: Foreign correspondents in an age of Twitter
My friend Mike Ananny and I have been chatting lately about the changing role of the foreign correspondent. As the evolving democratic movements in the Middle East have shown, the way we learn about, and add context to, international events is rapidly shifting. As the way we consume information changes, so too must the tools […]
Continue readingbastard.logic: Of Patriarchy and Paradox.
So, um, Happy New Year, kids. We at bastard.logic are proud to kick off 2011 with the debut of our newest co-blogger, Amy Lauren, whom you’ll no doubt be seeing quite a bit of as the year progresses. – mb … Continue reading →
Continue readingReasonable caps for reasonable prices?
Usage based billing. It is a term that most Canadians had probably never even heard of until quite recently. I had, but that is because I handle most of the technological aspects of my family, and my family is a … Continue reading »
Continue readingBlevkog: It’s been two months, and still no documents…
Some background: On April 27 last year, the speaker of the House of Commons, Peter Milliken, ruled that the government had to comply with an Order from the parliamentary defense committee to allow said committee unfettered access to documents regarding…
Continue readingLIVE BLOG: Kitchener Open Mike Event
Real Canadian Politics is happy to be Live Blogging this event live from Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener, Ontario. Unfortunately, I have a hockey game at 2:00pm this afternoon so I will have to leave the event early, at about … Continue …
Continue readingTaylorOwen.com: A new model for public policy debate?
Rudyard Griffiths and I wrote the below for the Guardian the week after the Munk Debates, and I forgot to post. I have worked on the debates for a couple of years now, and they have grown and evolved significantly. It has been an incredibly fun project to be a part of, and it will […]
Continue readingPop The Stack: I’m Dreaming of a Drenched Christmas
I’m dreaming of a drenched Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the sidewalks glisten, and children listen To hear rain-gear squeak below I’m dreaming of a drenched Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be dry I’m dreaming of […]
Continue readingCarbon49 - a blog on sustainability for Canadian businesses: Top Five Posts of 2010
As 2010 draws to a close, I look back at all the blog posts in the first year of Carbon49. Judged by the highest view counts, here are the top five. They cover a range of topics including solar, sustainability as the next big trend, feed-in tariff for renewable energies, greenhouse gas professionals, and investors’ growing concern with climate change risks.
Continue readingPop The Stack: The Future is Full of Moderate Possibilities
So it sounds like Iggy is building up the courage to strike out on his own and risk sending the country to an election in the spring. Well I say, it’s about time. After three years of Conservative disregard for the institutions of democracy, embarrassing delinquency on climate change and international diplomacy, debasing of rational, […]
Continue readingPop The Stack: The First Annual Holiday FFriend Shout Out
Cross-posted to Computationally Thinking This is the time of year when we all make a little effort to send a gift to our family and close friends. Other friends get maybe card and no gift and that’s fine too, we aren’t all made of money and getting good gift for people we know really well […]
Continue readingbastard.logic: RIP Bruce McDonald, Progressive Blogger
Just heard the devastating news about the recent untimely passing of Bruce McDonald of Canuck Attitude. Brucie was a mensch, pure and simple. The fact that his passion and warmth were snuffed out by his own hand…well, I’m no mind … Continue reading →
Continue readingbastard.logic: Montreal Massacre: “Remember, then organize.”
by matttbastard Record snowfall may have forced the cancellation of local commemorative events, but the memories of December 6th, 1989 remain fresh, regardless of where we wrestle with them. Though we take time today to reflect on the untimely murders of 18 … Continue reading →
Continue readingThe Quantum Buddha's Blog: Carole James Resigns
Ding dong the bitch is gone! I always liked BC NDP Leader Carole James’ resume. I liked her less than I liked her resume. She sounded like exactly the kind of person we would want as Premier. But that was the problem too–she’s trying to be someone. Carole James
Continue readingTaylorOwen.com: Oped in Macleans on Wikileaks
I have an opinion piece in Macleans on Wikileaks. In short, I think we need to think carefully about whether we really want Wikileaks to make our national security decisions for us, and what the implications are when they do. Why Wikileaks will lead to more secrecy, not less Wikileaks has struck again. This week’s […]
Continue readingDear Afghanistan, we’re not going anywhere yet!
The Conservative Government has finally unveiled the plan for our troops in Afghanistan, and surprise, surprise… we aren’t going anywhere. Canadian troops will no longer be used in active combat roles after 2011, rather the 950 troops will …
Continue readingDo we deserve to be Canadians?
Voting is a concept that many people just don’t understand anymore. At one time, it was regarded as an honour and privilege to vote. Now, most people regard it as a chore… A voluntary civic duty that they can partake in … Continu…
Continue readingTaylorOwen.com: Review of The Canadian Century
I reviewed The Canadian Century for the Globe and Mail in August, but I forgot to post. Didn’t get very much feedback on it. Curious what people think, as it (like the book), is a bit provocative… Some Century Must Belong To Us In The Canadian Century, Brian Crowley, Jason Clemens and Niels Veldhuis have […]
Continue readingPop The Stack: Who’s the Boss?
Congratulations to our new Governor General David Johnston. I hope you serve the office as well as Michaëlle Jean, I’m sure you will. As our new GG undoubtedly knows, he now has some reserve powers for extraordinary circumstances. It seems that when our previous GG had cause to exercise these powers on that long morning […]
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