Score one for transparency
It was reported back in December that the federal government was refusing to release millions of documents pertaining to the old Indian residential schools system to the Truth and Reconciliation…
January 2013
Corporate Welfare Bums, Not Jobs: $75 Billion in the Bank, But Where’re the Jobs?
The Canadian Labour Congress has just published its report on corporate tax hoarding. The conclusion? Some $75 billion in the bank, but darn few jobs created. Here’s what the report…
Sure, Okay, Now Do It In a Supertanker
Garret McNamara is believed to have become the first surfer to ride a 100-foot (30m) wave. Pretty big wave. But they also record 30 m. waves in the Hecate Strait,…
Info Graphic: The Evolution Of The Job Search
By The Canadian Progressive Reporters | Jan. 30, 2013 via The Daily Muse: We recommend:Fight for Internet freedom, ditch GoDaddy nowOperation Last Resort: Anonymous Declares ‘War’ On U.S. GovernmentWelcome…
Oradour Re-Opened
On 10 June, 1944, troops of the 2nd SS Panzer Division, Das Reich, descended on the tiny French village of Oradour sur Glane. Women and children were herded into the…
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Congratulations – You’re Richer than Zimbabwe
Yes, indeed, if you have more than $217 in your bank account, that makes you richer than the government of Zimbabwe, or at least you were last week. Zimbabwe’s Finance…
Saskatchewan Redistribution Commission’s Report
As noted before, Saskatchewan’s Redistribution Commission has come out with its report, and has actually significantly altered the map, though not too badly and not in any obviously gerrymandered way.…
The danger of religion…
…the harm that Stone Age thinking has done and continues to do. Here is a great article penned by Neil MacDonald, who discusses a new book (Lawrence Wright’s investigative book,…
Harper’s Priorities for 2103 – Environment Missing, Believed Dead
Steve Harper’s priorities for 2013, announced in a “rousing” speech to his caucus, are families, safety, pride and financial security. “Hear me on this, my friends,” the prime minister told…
Do the CRTC cell phone rules go far enough?
The CRTC’s recent draft cell phone rules are a good step toward a more user-friendly wireless market, but require bolder action. What do you think of the draft? What should…
Jan. 30:winter is cold. pennies are useful…
…That’s it. That’s the op ed page of The Moncton Times and Transcript. You know, the op ed page, where two-fisted, crusading journalists give their fearless opinions of the news…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Alison highlights the attempts of Sun TV to rally the most extreme reactionary movements in the country behind its bid for mandatory carriage.…
Aaron Swartz, Intellectual Property and the Public Good
Should academic work be locked up like Disney artifacts? I’ve been quite inspired by this very good analysis of the context surrounding Aaron Swartz’s suicide. As news spread last week…
IRS Tax Collection: Evasion of the US or Invasion of Canada? Green Party of Canada asks
by Green Party of Canada | Jan. 28, 2013: The Green Party of Canada is calling on the government of Canada to stand on guard against the demands of the…
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Eat Early for Best Calorie Burning Results
If you tend to eat early in the day you are more likely to burn weight than people who eat later on in the day. A study recently looked into…
three library issues, part 1: the all-digital library
An enormous number of library-related stories cross my path, either through school or this blog. A few have stayed on my mind and seem worth fleshing out. A San Antonio,…
Canadian Labour Congress says corporations hoarding cash, paying fat compensation to CEOs
CLC report: Corporate Tax Freedom Day is January 30 – Big businesses hoard cash from tax giveaways, not investing in jobs by Canadian Labour Congress | Jan. 29, 2013 OTTAWA…