October 2010
Diminishing returns on increased complexity in financial markets…
My brother forwarded me this article in the Financial Times recently. Superficially about the fall of Rome and other civilizations, as chronicled by Joseph Tainter’s Collapse of Complex Societies, it…
Mayor Ford… Ugh
Quick thoughts from a quick election night:I'm putting the over/under on strike days during Rob Ford's four years as mayor at 150 daysToronto's political scene is going to have a…
And my history of prognostication continues to be somewhat less than 30% accurate
But hey, when you're wrong 70% of the time you're right 30% of the time, right?Jesus, this is going to be a long four years.Also, what Chet said.Okay, drinking now.
And my history of prognostication continues to be somewhat less than 30% accurate
But hey, when you’re wrong 70% of the time you’re right 30% of the time, right? Jesus, this is going to be a long four years. Also, what Chet said.…
And my history of prognostication continues to be somewhat less than 30% accurate
But hey, when you're wrong 70% of the time you're right 30% of the time, right?Jesus, this is going to be a long four years.Also, what Chet said.Okay, drinking now.
And my history of prognostication continues to be somewhat less than 30% accurate
But hey, when you’re wrong 70% of the time you’re right 30% of the time, right? Jesus, this is going to be a long four years. Also, what Chet said.…
Let the Finger Wagging Begin
With 97.2% of the votes counted in Toronto's election, George Smitherman's votes + Joe Pantalone's votes total more than Rob Ford's. Offered without comment, but with a picture of Ralph…
How Ford’s Win Could Affect Provincial and/or Federal Politics
Scott has a great post dispelling the foolish notion that Rob Ford is harbinger of doom for Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals. He writes: “Municipal politics are a far cry from provincial…
Mel Knight: To Spud, or Not to Spud — the Sale of Crown Land Yet to be Decided
Although Alberta Sustainable Resource Minister Mel Knight denies the speed at which 13,000 acres of provincial Crown land will be sold to SLM Spud Farms, opposition parties, land owners, conservation…
Francey pants (how the French do…)
"picturesque" "Highway pit stop" "gated community" "Strike" "shopping" "rush hour" "crosswalks" "government buildings" "urban green spaces" "sunsets" "Labour movement" "coffee and dessert" "woman's shoes" "airport food" (it's organic apricot yogurt…
Today, your vote will make a difference. Here’s how.
It’s been a long campaign, and it all comes down to today. Your vote will help ensure we have a city councillor who represents every one of Ward 27′s residents…
TVO’s The Agenda: An Injection of Moralism – Akaash Maharaj Videocast
In this, my second broadcast essay for TVOntario’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin, I argue that the efforts by the federal government to place emotion above reason and shut down…
TVO’s The Agenda: An Injection of Moralism – Akaash Maharaj Videocast
In this, my second broadcast essay for TVOntario’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin, I argue that the efforts by the federal government to place emotion above reason and shut down…
Aries Blue Moon revisited
Ah, the Aries Blue Moon gathering on Friday night… it was a lovely time, as it turned out. Sweet rather than worldshaking, connective rather than shattering. If we’re evolving, Aries…
Waterloo station
Love never dies, does it? It was so good to see hb again. It reminded me what it feels like to really love someone. I think I had forgotten. But…
Bullshit in a China Shop
Yeah, I know I’ve been like an absent father for this blog, but some things need commenting on, such as this bit of stupidity from the National Post. The editors…