Physicists Open Up
Results from publically-funded research often ends up in places that the average person can’t access the findings because scientific (and other) journals where results are printed cost an arm and…
September 2012
Great Powers piece on Ambrose
I agree with most of what my brother Powers says: she’s entitled to have a dissenting view, but – given the position she holds, and the position she took –…
Hey, folks, let’s try to get this right…
This morning on short news piece about how RIM did better than expected, but is still losing sales in the US, the announcer pronounced ‘Silicone Valley’ referring to, we’ll, you…
Sept. 28: Big stories in the news…
Headline, p. 1: Read all about it.“Moncton Wal-Mart to become Supercentre”“Moncton Hospital to open area for smoking” ( outdoors).p. A10: “Red Leaf Grill and Lounge set to open”…..and the beat…
Friday Morning ‘Rider Blogging
Like so many games this season, the ‘Riders’ most recent win against Calgary ended up closer than it had to. But at least this time, Saskatchewan emerged on top –…
Dear Honourable Ministers: Conor Has Voted Again for Flexible, Meaningful Inclusion, Alternative Learning Arrangements
Conor, anxious to get to Leo Hayes High School, to the resource center with other challenged kids for socialization, and to his individual learning area for his ABA based instruction,…
How "equal" are the homeless?
Oh irony! A new statue in downtown Toronto says all people are equal under Law. What do I see below the statue? An elderly homeless man. How equal is he?
Campaign Capers: The condensed version
Since I’m on the run today and there’s not really much to report, I’m going to do a briefer than usual summary and leave the links with you. And to…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Althia Raj reports on the Cons’ concerted effort to undermine organized labour in Canada (along with anybody else who might object to putting…
140Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, September 28, 2012
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, September 28, 2012: Motion on when life begins splits Conservative caucus Doctors fight scope of inquest into…
Canada-Russia ’72, game 8: A walk through hell on the way to heaven.
Game 8, Sept. 28, 1972 How do I describe the importance of Game 8 to a young Canadian hockey fan? Let’s try this: remember when Sydney Crosby scored in overtime…
The Waldorf Doctrine
Last night, in accepting the “Statesman of the Year Award” at the Waldorf Hotel, Stephen Harper proclaimed the core value behind Canada’s foreign policy. He clearly views the world in…
Stephen Harper’s Worldview
For those seeking insight into how Stephen Harper and his regime views the world, The Star’s Tim Harper offers some interesting insights. In New York snubbing the U.N. while accepting…
Quebecor Sacks More Staff
From the bottom of a very long memo from the beloved PKP: Unfortunately there are people impacted by the implementation of the new model. We very much appreciate their service…
Ford follies: the noose tightens
Earl Provost, one of Mayor Rob Ford’s top advisors, personally urged Queen’s Park to help bankroll $2.8 million in renovations to Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School’s football facilities, the Star…
Hogsback High
Me in the company of Lord Black. Who woulda thunk it. Of such things is Carleton’s reputation made.
Fight The Right! Book tour begins – Noah Richler and Strombo!
The Toronto Public Library event’s worth attending just because Noah’s going to be there! Oh yeah – and I’m on with Strombo next Monday night! Here is a picture of…
E – Voting – #FF – Guest Post
Online voting IS the future of voting! So, an old friend from my student advocacy days tracked me down last week to see if I would host a quick piece…