Writings of J. Todd Ring 2013-11-12 19:39:07
Even “the wastes” of nature are never wasted, and never a waste. Time spent among chandeliers and caviar may be a waste; time spent chasing money or seeking status may…
2013
Ontario Court Rules Harper’s Mandatory Minimum Sentences Unconstitutional
Harper Conservatives’ draconian law-and-order agenda is challenged as Ontario court declares mandatory minimum sentences “cruel and unusual punishment”. The post Ontario Court Rules Harper’s Mandatory Minimum Sentences Unconstitutional appeared first…
Gluten, Sourdough, Fads and Ailments
Gluten, that everyday protein found in many grains, has become the health-fad followers’ most recent evil spectre, and many (one in three, stats show) have jumped onto the anti-gluten bandwagon,…
The 2015 Tory Playbook
Step 1: Inherit igloo in working orderStep 2: Break roofStep 3: Write compelling narrative about how you fixed igloo We got a good reminder today of why it would be…
The Not-Ready-For-Prime-Time-Player
Justin Trudeau’s intellectual limitations were on display last week in the remarks about China that have been so widely commented on. The best critique is the column by Andrew Coyne…
I Have No Shame
Not one to take the high road, I will state the obvious here. Clearly, the Rob Ford bobblehead is not built to scale. Recommend this Post
Denier Down: Lindzen Retires
Climate change skeptic Richard Lindzen, most famous perhaps for arguing that global warming would be naturally offset by the Earth’s adaptive infrared iris ( a theory which has been pretty…
The Sound of… Silent?
It occurs to me that the use of the phrase “silent majority” implies some sort of misguided supposition that the person using the phrase is correct and others who constitute…
Globe and Mail: CRTC to consider resale roaming rates
A key ask in our Time for an Upgrade crowdsourced plan to fix Canada’s broken telecom market (https://OpenMedia.ca/UpgradeCanada) is that the CRTC oversee cost-based resale roaming rates to ensure that…
World Energy Outlook 2013 – Executive Summary
Executive Summary from the World Energy Outlook 2013 The International Energy Agency’s authoritative World Energy Outlook provides an analysis of global energy markets highlighting the world’s energy and environmental challenges.…
Another Launch Party!
So tonight it’s out to Pointe Claire on Montreal’s West Island to celebrate Desire Lines: Stories of Love and Geography. Should be fun!
On the road supporting Liberals / Il ne reste que 3 mois avant la convention!
Brian has now volunteered on all four by-elections. He’s getting the work done at the local level that he can bring to the national level next year. With just over…
No more excuses
There is no question: this generation will be held responsible for our actions, and even more, for our inaction. Apathy, complacency and denial are morally unacceptable. In fact, at this…
One Picture Really Is Worth A Thousand Words
Who invited this guy? H/t The Huffington Post Recommend this Post
More cooking joy
In the past week I’ve learned how to make nine new dishes – so joyous! Nothing compares to home cooking. Banana bread and zucchini loaf Both gluten-free, scrumptious and super-nutritious:…
Dumped
Because Margaret Wente quoted me in her column today. This was, according to Warren, the final straw: Sometimes a guy can’t catch a break. “Justin. Unplugged.” read the eye-catching invitation…
Neo-militarism shows up on Alberta license plates
The neo-militarism seeping out of Ottawa seems to be infecting Alberta. The province has announced it is unveiling a new license plate which will bear the “Support our Troops” slogan…
Dreaming of What Might Be
Illustrate! Educate! Organize! The Graphic History Collective (GHC) is pleased to announce the launch of their new comic book about the Knights of Labor in Canada called Dreaming of What…
Nov. 12: How the super-patriots do nothing…
Nobody and nothing could be more patriotic than the Irving press. So it’s no suprise that the First Section and NewsToday are swamped with non-news about Nov. 11 Remembrance Day…
This Is One for the Books
In Texas, a Republican candidate squeezed out a narrow victory in a district dominated by black Democrats – by pretending he was black. Dave Wilson, a conservative Republican running for…